The CEO's Amazing Ex-Wife Is Back! by H. Dally

Chapter 213 Chapter 213

While he was still hugging his son, Kris's phone rang. Annoyed by the interruption at such an important moment, Kris reluctantly released Alex and pulled out his phone.

Seeing that it was his lawyer, he excused himself, stood up, and walked a short distance away to answer the call.

Thalassa also noticed the caller ID, and her eyes followed him. She could see the tension building in his expression as he spoke to his lawyer.

When the call ended, she stood and met him halfway, concern etched on her face. "Is something wrong?" Kris sighed. "It's my mother. My lawyer has been trying to arrange for her transfer to prison and to push her cases to court, but he's been meeting resistance. I have to go back to Baltimore to sort it out." Though his voice was emotionless, Thalassa wasn't fooled. She could see the pain in his eyes. This was affecting him more than he wanted to admit.

She gently cupped his face in her hands, looking into his eyes. "Kris, I can have my lawyers handle it, or I can go back and take care of it myself. You don't have to do this. She's still your mother, and-"

"A mother who tried to destroy my life and hurt the woman I love?" Kris gave a bitter smile. "A mother who caused the death of my child-our child? She might be my mother, but she'll face justice for every crime she's committed. I have to do this. For us, and for our child."

Thalassa nodded slowly, realizing she couldn't change his mind. Though she had a bad feeling about him handling this himself, knowing how much it would affect him, she knew that this was what he needed to feel closure. She couldn't stop him.

"When are you leaving?" she asked softly, already missing him though he was still with her.

"Tomorrow morning," Kris replied. Noticing the disappointment in her expression, he quickly added, "I'll be back as soon as it's taken care of. I promise. I can't wait to spend more time with you and our son." He cupped her face and kissed her gently on the lips before pulling her into a warm embrace. Thalassa leaned against him, wondering what the hell was this uneasy feeling that had settled in her chest.

had hidden at her mother's house, and Henry had made her realize why it wasn't safe there. The

The lights were on, but she was certain her mother was

her key, Karen stepped inside. Bridget, the maid, emerged from

past her and

her

her

drawer where she had hidden the bag. A relieved smile

her purse, knelt down,

drawer opened... and

her ears. The space where the bag should have been was empty. Her breath hitched. This couldn't be

shut and yanked open the other drawers. They were all empty. "No, no, no!" she whispered, panic bubbling

clothes aside,

the

evenes, and looked behind

the bag bad somehow slipped out of place.

knew she had hidden it in that drawer. This wasn't a mistake. Someone had

and stormed downstairs. Her eyes darted around wildly until she spotted Bridget about