Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

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Clarissis tears, opening his mouth several times but never calling out for his mother.

He had never felt safe with this woman.

At such a young age, he seemed to already know the truth-sooner or later, he was going to be abandoned.

"You're just going to leave without a word?" Kelly's voice was low and cold as she stepped in front of Clarissa, blocking her way. "You're abandoning him, aren't you? Hand over the custody rights, sign the adoption agreement, and submit it to the authorities. We'll go through the process, and everything will be official."

Clarissa narrowed her eyes and sneered. "You want to adopt him?"

Zev and Wade both froze, looking at Kelly with surprise.

It was Kelly who had been so opposed to adopting Shane in the past.

Kelly took a deep breath, her fists tightening.

Adopting Shane was a risky decision, but the child's situation was heartbreaking.

Kelly didn't want to get involved. After everything she had been through, she didn't want to play the hero, didn't want to give in to sentiment.

But something inside her, a weight she couldn't shake, was pushing her in this direction.

At this point, the only thing she could rely on was human nature.

same traits from the Lynches, that he wouldn't grow up to be as

of your concern. You said you didn't want him, so now you need to sign over the custody rights, sign the adoption papers, and stay out of his life,"

smirked, her lips curling in a condescending

had been waiting for-Kelly's offer to

Zev, or if Wade

taken away. He was nearing the end of his life and felt guilty for Shane,

pressure in the right places,

was going to take over the Lockhart Group, he

had abandoned the child just because Shane wasn't his

but I have one condition." Clarissa turned to

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over the years, and I want to

human being, you should've at least acted like one. Who do you think you are, demanding to take over the project department?" Zev's anger was clear; he was

out.

shot him a mocking glance. "Without me, what do you have? Zev, you're so full of yourself. Do you think you're some kind of financial genius? If I don't help you, how will

aimed directly

exactly what Clarissa

Lockhart Group was in a transition phase, and Zev, with his military background and lack of business experience, wasn't the right fit to lead. Wade

chosen

was weaker than the last. When Wade had opposed Sylvester's choice of Helena, at least she was a capable and powerful woman. But with Zev... she

use a child as a pawn for your own interests, Clarissa, you really have no shame," Kelly said, her brow !furrowing as she glared

a child for nine months. If I'm giving up the kid for a little benefit, what's the big deal? Don't act like you're the only one who's noble," Clarissa shot back, her voice

darkened as

decision was now in

said quietly, waving his hand dismissively. He was clearly tired and just wanted this matter settled. He turned and headed back toward the living room, gesturing for the butler to take Shane