Chapter 32 Thirty two
Alexandra gasped as her phone fell down from her hands and she picked it back quickly.
"What did they say? Can we get it back?" She asked.
"No, ma'am. It's not even seen yet." Doreen replied.
"How can this happen at a critical moment? What the hell is this?" Alexandra fisted her hands as she ended the call and immediately called Cassidy,
"Cassidy, please can you come the hospital and stay with the-"
"What do you need Cassidy for when I'm here?" Liam asked as he took the phone out of her hand and pressed the red button, ending the call.
"You don't have any right to end my call." She shot as she dragged the phone angrily, her eyes fierce.
"But I believe I can stay with my kids when you need that. What is wrong?" He asked, his demeanor calm as he stared at her worried face and she hissed, collapsing on the chair.
"I have to go to the office right now."
"I can drive you there."
"Stay with the kids and bring them home later." She said as she stood up, leaving the hospital and getting into her car. She drove out of the hospital immediately, her hands calm and steady as she drove into her company.
"Ma'am," Doreen came out immediately and Alexa sighed.
"Put a call through to the shippers." She said calmly as she walked into the elevator and up her office.
"Hi, good afternoon, Mr Johnny. It's been nice to finally talk to you..."
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"Jade," Liam called as her eyes opened and she stared at him, "Daddy."
He hugged her slowly and patted her back, "How do you feel, are you okay?"
"Do you still feel hot?" Jace asked as he touched her head and she shook her head slowly.
"I feel better. Daddy, stay with us" She said, "I won't fall sick if you are living with us, Daddy. Move into our home."
"That would take some time, darling. I'm actually trying to do some things right now, that's why I can't live with you, but I promise." He said.
"Pinky promise," Jade stretched her small finger and when Liam was about to seal it, Jace put his hand in between.
"Aren't you fine seeing him like this? Don't you see that mum isn't always happy when you mention his name. I feel you are being selfish by wanting him to stay with us against mom's wishes." He said.
"Mom's going to later agree to this. If I tell her, that I want dad to live with us, she won't be mad."
"Tell her first before you make promises that might fail. He can't stay with us if mom doesn't agree." Jace said and the fight ended.
"Kids, stop fighting, okay? I'll go talk with the doctor, so I can take you home." He said as he walked out of the room.
"Jace," Jade called and he looked at her,
"Do you hate dad?" She asked with doe eyes.
"I don't hate him. But I don't like him either. There must be a reason mom doesn't like him and that's why she kept us hidden from him... because he is a bad man."
"How do you know dad is a bad man?" Jade asked.
"Aunt Cassidy is good, just like Grandma. Mum never keeps us from good people. But she's desperately trying to hide us from dad, what does that mean?" Jace asked.
"Where's mum?" Jade asked.
"She asked us to stay with him, that he would take us home." Jace said and Jade smiled cunningly.
"See, if dad was a bad man, mummy would never leave us with him. It means dad is actually good but maybe they had a fight. Sally is good but we fight some times, just like you and me. We are good but we still fight, maybe that's why Mummy doesn't like daddy. " Jade said and Jace sighed, scratching his head.
"You are right." He muttered.
"I'm always right. What do you think? Let's help mommy and daddy solve their fight?"
"I'm against it. Adults should learn how to settle things between themselves. We are not to butt in."
"Well, if you say so. But I think it's be interesting for you to interfere. You can watch while I go ahead." Jade said as she laughed, getting down from the bed and running outside.
"Hmph!" Jace folded his hands but suddenly, panic attack set it and knowing Jade, she could suddenly get missing, so he immediately followed after her, screaming her name.
Jade stopped as her head hit someone's knees and she hissed in pain, moving backwards as she raised her head to look at the man whose shadow enveloped her completely.
"Jace," She called and Jace who was just running stopped immediately. He paused for a second before rushing towards his sister and pulling her behind him. His little act made the man's neck turn as he looked at the kids.
"Really adorable, are you trying to protect your younger sister?" He asked as he bent down to their level and Jace nodded.
"Yes, my mom said to protect her from strange people." He said.
"Who is this your mom? I would like to meet her some day." The man smiled at them and Jace frowned.
"Why would you want to meet her?"
"I want to see the person who gave birth to theses adorable cuties."
"Mommy won't want to meet you." Jade retorted from behind Jace immediately and Jace folded his hands, his eyes fierce.
"Why do you think so?"
"Because you look scary." She said and the man laughed.
"I do, so bad." He muttered and Jace and Jade turned as they heard Liam's voice.
"Kids," He called and they immediately rushed to him. Jade climbed him immediately and he held her tightly, while Jace stood beside his leg, not clinging but definitely not too far away.
Recognition set in the man's eyes as he stared at Liam,
"Are these your kids?" He asked.
"What are you doing here, Mr Welland?"