Shackled (The Lord Series) by Amy T

370. Tyson - Reunion

Stars flicker in Olivia's eyes as she says, "Angel, I'm pregnant."

She's going to keep the baby. Maybe she doesn't know it herself, but it's more than obvious that she wants the pregnancy. Taking her on a vacation was the best thing we could have done for her.

Olivia shrieks, scaring the shit out of me. I quickly scan the people around us, thinking that someone is about to shoot us or detonate a bomb when I hear Olivia say, "You are having the baby? It's about time. You've been pregnant forever at this point."

I step away from Olivia because I want to take another look at the message Ciro sent me.

**I found out where Olivia's grandparents live: Malta.**

What were the fucking odds that they would be here? Ciro also sent me the address, and they live in Valletta. Taking Olivia to the other island with some excuse shouldn't be hard.

Olivia talks a little more with Angel before ending the call. "Let's have lunch," she says.

We find a restaurant nearby that serves spicy food. Jasper is the only one complaining, but I like spicy food. My thoughts turn to the baby. I wonder if he will like sweet or spicy stuff.

Strings pull at my heart. I'm going to be a father for the second time. We need to make something in Spencer's memory. Maybe plant a tree next to our house. Olivia always liked cherries. I'm sure she'll love the idea.

After we eat, we return to the hotel to take a nap. Olivia and Mose fall asleep the moment their heads hit the pillow while Jasper goes to take a shower. He asked me to join him, but the idea that I finally know where Jon and Khloe are makes me feel restless. Olivia is going to be so happy.

Ansel and Rueben are the only ones who notice my agitated state. "What's going on?" Ansel asks.

"Olivia grandparent's are here, in Malta," I say in a low tone. I don't want to say anything to Olivia until I've spoken to them.

Rueben's eyebrows shoot up. "What are you planning to do?"

I make sure my phone and wallet are in my pocket. "Pay them a visit. I might be late. Make some excuse as to why I'm out," I say and leave before Rueben or Ansel can stop me.

Since there's no airport in Gozo, the fastest way to get to Valletta is by ferry. I rush to catch the next one and buy a two-way ticket online.

An hour later, I'm in Valletta. I take a taxi from the port to Jon and Khloe's house. They live relatively close to the port. I knock on their door while thinking what to say to them. Jon must be mad at me for how I treated him.

The voice of a woman speaking in Maltese comes from inside.

time I was so nervous was when I asked

I saw her. Only now do I notice the uncanny resemblance between her and Olivia. They both have the same eye and

when she throws her arms around me. "Tyson. Is

"Yes," I reply.

her left palm against my cheek. "Look at you; you

I

me, but deep down, I knew you were a good lad and you truly cared about my Olivia." She sounds so heartbroken when she says Olivia. "It was only natural to be hurt by her actions, but I knew you

frown. "What do

with tears in her eyes. "You don't know? Olivia died in labor. She had placenta previa, and she didn't

"I don't know

hand against her

cheeks as she looks at the photos of Olivia. "For six years, Olivia was abused and drugged. She was kept in the Celestial Heaven. Her parents and Jason knew. Hell, Jason even let his friends rape her." I shouldn't be so crude, but Khloe needs to know, to

Olivia. The things she must

see how strong Olivia is. "Olivia is amazing. She refuses to let the past destroy her. It was by chance that she returned to me." I feel like the walls are closing up on me. "I need

"What for?" Khloe asks.

I was hurt and said many hurtful things. I thought that Olivia had betrayed me. Now that I know the truth, I know how awful I've treated her. I...hit her. Hurt her many times."

"Why are

hated Olivia so much? "Because I was a fool for a long time. But life gave me another chance with Olivia, and I don't want to blow it. I want to ask you and Jon for your blessing to propose to

to believe she will kick me out of the house for what I did to Olivia, but she finally says, "Did you beg for forgiveness." "More than that. I showed her that she can trust me. That I'll never hurt her

will forgive you, though. He was very hurt by your actions, and if he learns that you

exhales softly. "Does

never said so, I'm sure she does. Otherwise,

bonded?" I nod. I want to tell her about the baby, but I refrain myself. "Can

my watch. "I'll call my

good

buy some flowers and a bottle of wine. Jon won't be happy I showed up here with my

for me." Khloe leads me to the entrance. "Thank you for being

not listening to Jon and removing you from my life. But what I regret the most is

never thought Khloe would be so understanding. "I will." I kiss her cheek. "I'll return

long." Her voice

I promise before

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