Chapter 99 Waving the White Flag (Anj‘s POV) 

“On business...” 

My eyes flickered on the TV when it flashed a familiar face that even my children stopped playing with Nitro on the floor. Our old television did not do justice to giving my children a clear picture of their father, whom we had not seen for almost two weeks. Yet, their faces lit with joy upon seeing his face, and they all focused on the screen. He called once, but I let Leyanne answer the phone, and with three girls to talk to before I had my chance to hold my cellphone, he had to say goodbye because his meeting was about to 

start. He promised to call again, but he never did

When the screen flashed a video of Sky, catching him walking and talking sweetly with Lalaine, although it was a few seconds video, three pairs of eyes widened and looked at me. Dylan rose to his feet; not bothering to take the remote control on the center table, he pressed the power button and turned off the TV

Daddys busy,Dylan hissed as he walked back to the single sofa

I gave him a sullen look. Girls, time for homework,I said, pretending to look at the wall clock. “Kiss Uncle Dylan good night, girls.” I stood up. Mommy will follow you in a bit.Leyanne and Lyra Helene stood up, kissing Dylan on his cheek, while Selene picked up Nitro before going to him. Like the two, she kissed him and left the puppy on his lap. The three girls wrapped their arms around me as I kissed each on the forehead. I glanced at Dylan walking to the kitchen

We had to talk. We need to clear things out because I hated seeing him and Anya repelling each 

other whenever the two of them were in the same room

Daddy‘s house?” Leyanne asked. “Our bed‘s so small; Nitro can‘t sleep with

I could voice it too. I also love to be in Daddy‘s

don‘t mind where Nitro sleeps. As long as I‘m with Mommy,

Mommy, that‘s all.” “Enough, girls,” I said, kissing them again, in their cheeks

bedroom quietly. When I entered the kitchen, my tea was already prepared on the countertop as if it was just waiting for me to pick it up and enjoy it, but I hesitated since Dylan was

talk to me

He asked but looked

flickered at his bedroom door. It would be easy

 

bench, I felt my heart in my throat,

my beer. “What‘s with you and Anya?” I asked when he didn‘t speak. “Make me understand, Dylan. We‘ve all been together since I was twelve, and I knew you and Anya better than anyone else.” “Nothing,” He heaved a deep sigh, then looked at me and smiled sadly.

me or ask me,” I smirked, sipping my beer but careful not to

what I said to myself when I first saw you, Anj?” He lowered his gaze to his

All I needed to do was wait for you to

as a whisper because Dylan suddenly

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