Chapter 7
Julie POV
ed at the room, wondering where I was
I stared at
“Mum. Avery said as she hugged me
“You are finally awake,” she said.
I tried to get up, but each movement felt as if it could tear my cheeks apart.
“Damn,” I cursed. Then I saw him standing close to the wall, his eyes red.
Damn, I cursed. Then I saw him standing close to the wall his eyes were red.
-You go
got us all worried” He said.
1 had a million hurtful things to say to him, but the sight of Avery made me think otherwise.
JAvery, dear, can you be a sweet girl and get mummy some cookies from the canteen downstairs?” I asked gently.
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No, I just want to stay with you.” She said.
“Avery, please!” I said. She grumbled but eventually stood up and left. As soon as she closed the door, I threw the pillow I had been resting on in his direction.
“Do you have any idea what you’ve caused?!” I screamed. “Because of you, my daughter held a knife, threatening to stab herself?” “I am sorry.” He muttered
“Seriously, Alex, you disgust me, and I promise I am going to make your life miserable–not just because of what you did to me, but because of what you did to my daughter.
“Are you serious about getting the divorce?” he asked as he walked closer to me.
“You know we promised each other, for better or worse-” he started, but I cut him off.
“You really are delusional You should have thought about this when you cheated on me or when you dragged our daughter into your mess. Please, for the sake of our daughter, can you just leave?” I said as I touched my cheek, wincing from the severe pain caused by every word I spoke
“I am barely trying to respect the fact that you are my daughter’s father, so please leave
“My love,” he said as he tried to touch my hand, but I pulled back.
“Alex! Get out, get the hell out I screamed,
He looked at me as if he wanted to say something but didn’t, then he headed toward the door.
“You will hear from my lawyer tomorrow, and trust me, for every pain you’ve caused me and my daughter, you will feel worse,” I said as he walked out the door.
As soon as he left, I heard Maria’s voice from outside; it seemed as if she was speaking with Alex. After a short while, she entered. “Great, just the person I wanted to see. I muttered under my breath.
“Oh, poor thing, you look so battered. Don’t tell me be did this to you?” she asked as she came closer, then touched my hand, but I moved away
T’peed some fresh air. I
as I struggled to get ujk
“Let me help you.” She offered.
“I don’t need your help”
“Do you know Alex has been cheating on me?” I asked her.
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4.59 PM
Chapter 7
“Oh my!” she exclaimed. “You don’t mean it?” She acted so surprised
I let out a smile. She really was going to play dumb about this. Maybe we would all just play dumb about it. Let’s take us.
s see where that would
“I will be heading out. I just need to clear my head and I want to be alone,” I said as I walked out of the room, not waiting for her response
I stared at the hallway, wondering where I would go, but the s
sound of my stomach made
As I headed toward the canteen, I saw Avery. She was talking to a stranger with teary eyes,
As I headed towards the canteen, I saw Avery she was talking to a stranger, with teary eyes.
realize where I needed to be–the canteen.
I quickened my pace, my maternal instincts kicking in as I noticed Avery’s teary eyes and her timid posture. The man standing in front of her seemed to be speaking softly, his expression kind and visibly concerned.
“Avery,” I called, catching her attention. She turned toward me, wiping her cheeks with her hands as she walked toward me.
“Mom,” she whispered, her voice shaky.
What’s going on?” I asked, looking between her and the stranger. My protective instincts screamed at me to shield her from him, though he didn’t seem threatening
“She she was upset,” the man said hesitantly. “I just wanted to help.”
“And who exactly are you?” I demanded, stepping between him and Avery.
“I’m Damien,” he replied, extending his hand for a handshake, as if to show he meant no harm.
“I saw her c
crying near the vending machine. She said she didn’t want to go back upstairs.”
“Why were you crying, Avery?” I asked softly, bending down a bit to meet her eye level.
Avery hesitated as she wiped away her tears. “I… I just got my period, Mom. I was so embarrassed. I was stained, and I didn’t know what to do. Everyone was staring at me..” She couldn’t continue as the tears choked her words.
Her reaction earlier now explained her fussy attitude.
“It’s okay, sweetheart. You don’t need to be embarrassed,” I said, pulling her into a hug. “Well take care of it, I added as I patted her back.
Let’s get you cleaned up.” I said
Damien cleared his throat awkwardly, drawing my attention back to him. “She said she didn’t have anything to… um, you know.. so I gave her some tissues and told her it’s normal. I hope that was okay”
His sincerity softened my initial hostility. “Thank you,” I muttered.
“You’re welcome,” he said with a small nod. “If you need anything else-”
Before he could finish, a loud voice echoed from behind us.
“Darient”
We all turned to see a tall woman walking toward us. Her expression was anything but pleasant. She was stunning; her lips were red, and her tight gown visibly showed her figure.
“Wh
“You
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