Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 102

“I’ve had it up to here with the rumors swirling outside. I’m giving you one more month?

The paparazzi had already snapped pictures of Madelyn coming and going from the Majestic Meadows Manor. Nestled in the city center, where real estate was worth its weight in gold, the manor was home to a select few households, each dripping with wealth. The gossip about him and Madelyn had become grating to his ears,

Nate was growing up fast, becoming more perceptive by the day. Even if Natalie refused to acknowledge them as family, he couldn’t let Nate grow up thinking some other woman was his mother.

Brian carefully wiped the blood from Nate’s shin, cleaned his face, and was about to clean his little hands when he noticed Nate’s right hand was firmly pocketing something.

He glanced at Nate’s bulging pocket, which seemed to hide a secret treasure,

“What’s that, son? Can I see it?” he asked softly, looking into Nate’s eyes,

Nate pursed his lips. With a thoughtful frown, he finally pulled out a flat, little velvet box and handed it to Brian. “It’s from Natalie.” he said.

Brian paused, opening the muddy box to reveal a Black Diamond Pendant with a lucky knot tied around it.

note was also inside that read, “Wish little Nate all the best

was Natalie’s handwriting, somewhat rushed but beautifully penned.

when he’d torn Natalie’s dress, and she had pleaded with him, explaining that

but she was

Natalie’s gift in the flowerbed?” Nate asked, holding the delicate charm the size of his little finger.

said absently, looking up at his child. “But… I made a

replied, “If you know it’s wrong, just fix it. Isn’t that what

lifetime for the grave mistake he

rushed over when he heard from Rosie that Natalie had been

about to discharge herself from the hospital

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when Gavin walked in. Seeing her trying to get out

no need. I’ve already had Sofia replaced. The new