Chapter 286

The man at the front looked troubled, glancing over his shoulder at Lysander standing in the doorway. "Sir?"

Lysander raised an eyebrow. "Your mother?"

A cold, almost cruel smile played at his lips. "Isn't your mother in—"

"Lysander!"

The sharp shout cut him off before he could finish.

A hand shot out, grabbing his shoulder and yanking him into the hallway. The next moment, a fist landed hard across his jaw.

Nathaniel was breathing hard, his face contorted in anger as he hissed through clenched teeth, "What the hell were you about to say?"

It was spring-the time of year when families went out for fresh air and

wildflowers. Nathaniel had planned to take Mila and the kids for a picnic, but she hadn't answered his calls all day. Worried, he'd come over himself.

And walked right into this mess.

If he'd arrived a minute later, what would Lysander have said to the child? Told him his mother killed his father and was now in prison?

Was he out of his mind?

the corner of his mouth with his thumb,

Nathaniel's anger flared.

nothing. He lunged forward, fist raised.

him aside.

it me who's crazy, or are you, Nathaniel, just hopelessly naïve?" His voice was cold, each word deliberate. "Nathaniel, Mila is my wife. My wife. What are

Nathaniel's face went pale.

you know what Julian's going through. What choice did I

at him for a long moment, eyes hard. "It

turned

the Forrest house.

into the studio and scooped up

"Mommy! Mommy..."

red as he tried to soothe him. "It's okay, Julian, it's okay. Your

situation felt

never realized

had the last seven

indifference, the rumors, the dismissiveness, the smears...

It made no sense.

Had everyone gone mad?

...

night, Lysander's people nearly tore Bamboo Grove

to dig

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255