When There Is Nothing Left But Love

Unbeknownst to them, I only refused because I wanted my kids to have a carefree life. I never expected them to misunderstand my actions or even go as far as to feel grief. So after some pondering, I spoke into the phone, “Alright, see you tonight.”

My gaze shot back to the school gate once I hung up. There, Jared and Summer held hands as they skipped into the school. Call me a softie, but I couldn’t help feeling a hearth-like warmth after seeing them hop away like father and daughter among the other children.

Though that feeling lasted for a brief moment because everything that Jared did in the past was unforgivable—he would always be a despicable piece of scum in my eyes, even if he spent a lifetime begging on his knees.

I understood that Ashton allowed Jared to meet Summer because he felt sorry for Jared as a friend. However, I personally disagreed with trusting or forgiving a horrible man like Jared. So for the sake of my children’s health and safety, I decided to take additional precautions.

On my way back to the law firm, I texted Holden to find a nutritionist; preferably someone certified and licensed.

All I had to do now was wait.

Arriving at the law firm, I opened my office door and saw Bryson waiting inside.

“Mr. Queen, what brings you here?”

hundred and fifty million to Bryson. Yet, Bryson had unexpectedly taken the initiative

into boisterous laughter as he stated, “I’m obviously here to

he shove me a check with a large sum scrawled on it last night? Did

In a matter of seconds, the assistant pulled out

From today onwards, your law firm will be in

eyes rounded at the thin document. Oh my

estimated to be far more than mine and Ashton’s combined. If

struck gold. Although a beaming delight smeared across my face, I still couldn’t

that he gave me last night, might bite me in the ass someday.

to him. “We were only doing our jobs by settling your case. Moreover, you’ve already over-compensated us for our

being since your current

No one’s that nice

“Go on.”