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“Nadine, the shares have already been signed over. All that’s left is the public notice. You’re acting way too eager. You and your father are definitely keeping something from me.”
Nadine’s lips curved into a quick smile that barely reached her eyes. “Mom, that’s ridiculous. What could Dad and I possibly hide from you?”
She leaned across the seat, pulling the belt firmly across Kylie’s chest as if she feared her mother might break free at any second.
“Stay home and wait for us. There’s no reason for you toe to the office.”
Her posture shifted until her shoulders blocked Kylie’s view of the passing street. Only when she spotted the familiar ck car sliding into the underground garage did she finally let out the breath she had been holding.
<i>Honestly</i><i>, </i><i>I </i><i>can’t </i><i>believe </i><i>Dad</i><i>. </i><i>He </i><i>told </i><i>Mom </i><i>to </i><ie </i><i>over </i><i>right </i><i>after </i><i>the </i><i>papers </i><i>are </i><i>signed</i><i>. </i><i>Yeah</i><i>, </i>we <i>have </i>no <i>reason </i><i>to </i><i>butter </i><i>up </i><i>to </i><i>Kylie </i><i>anymore</i><i>, </i><i>but </i><i>that </i><i>doesn’t </i><i>mean </i><i>we </i><i>can </i><i>let </i><i>our </i><i>guard </i>down now.
A tight pressure wrapped around Kylie’s chest. Years of swallowing words and keeping her head down pressed her into silence.
“Fine. Go help your father with whatever he needs.”
The words slipped from her lips as she forced down the unease wing at her.
Nadine’s smile softened, almost convincing in its warmth. She stood still, watching Kylie’s car roll away, then turned toward the
garage.
The moment she stepped into the cool dimness, her phone buzzed. Henry’s voice poured out, filled with urgency.
“Nadine, is she gone? I only mentioned the transfer, and your mother already wanted to rush over. Meet her at the garage.”
Nadine let out a small sigh ofint. “I already saw her out. If I hadn’t blocked her, Kylie would have noticed. You two are moving too fast.”
“Of course we’re moving fast. I’ve already booked tickets for you overseas. Tonight you’ll meet your mother’s son. We’ll reunite as a family and then take a trip together.”
Hisughter rippled through the phone, rich with delight.
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In that instant, Nadine could see her future gleaming bright before her eyes. The joy inside her rose so sharply that her smile became impossible to hide.
“Forget it. You haven’t even seen your mother yet. I’lle get you myself.”
His voice brimmed with energy. Papers rustled faintly on the other end as he prepared to
leave.
By the time Nadine arrived, Shannon had already taken her hand. Tears shimmered across hershes as she whispered, “Nadine, after all these years, I finally get to see you.”
The face was familiar yet strange, and Nadine’s body stiffened. Still, she leaned forward and hugged her. “Mom, once you leave this country, you won’t ever have <i>to </i>struggle again.”
Henry’sugh broke the moment. “Struggle? Your mother hasn’t been struggling.”
He draped his coat gently over Shannon’s shoulders and rubbed her hands between his palms. “The air is cold. You should’ve worn moreyers.”
Shannon’sshes fluttered, and she tilted her face toward him, melting into his chest. “I was shopping nearby. The moment I saw your message, I hurried here. I had no time for clothes.”
Her softness and the glow in her eyes washed away the faint me Henry had carried.
“You really do know how to make me give in.”
He tapped her forehead yfully, and the two of them looked as though they lived in a world that belonged only to them.
Nadine stood off to the side, her eyes darkening. Tess shed through her mind, and the thought dug sharp into her.
Tess was just like her mother.
Always unwanted. Always pitiful.
A cruel smile tugged at Nadine’s mouth.
“Where’s Kaleb?” Henry asked suddenly.
Shannon answered softly, “He fell asleep. The mall wore him out. He was out the moment hey in the car.”
Nadine tilted her head and pecked inside. A little boyy sprawled across the seat, his shirt a rare designer piece that only a few children in the world could own. Even his tiny bow tie
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Her mind returned to Tess. Tess had grown up in nothing but a in white cotton dress.
“Kaleb, wake up. Your father and sister are here.”
Shannon’s voice was tender as she nudged him awake. His eyes cracked open, and he exploded into irritation, his voice sharp and wild. Only after Shannon and Henry soothed him together did he finally quiet down.
“No work for me today. I’m taking all of you to dinner in the sky in Aetheris‘ biggest joint.”
Henry swept his hand through the air, and Kaleb burst into a shriek of joy. The cold and empty garage suddenly carried a spark of life.
The luxury car rolled forward, its polished frame glinting under the dim light. In one shadowed corner, a figure stood with a camera.
The screen lit up, capturing every detail in clear precision. The silhouette was pleased with their work.
“How does it look?”
“Perfect. Every shot is clear.”
The restaurant glowed high above the city.
Night had wrapped itself around Aetheris, but streaks of fading gold still lingered across the horizon like ribbons caught in the air.
“Dad, try this.”
Kaleb’s spoiled temper had disappearedpletely. He leaned forward and ced a slice of salmon into Henry’s te with care.
Henry’s grin widened, his voice tumbling out with praise that never seemed to stop.
Shannon leaned close with a yful smile. “You two need to quiet down.”
“Nadine, try this.”
Her eyes lingered on Nadine as she slid a cup of steaming haute chocte toward her.
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Life abroad was nothing but leisure, but whenever she returned to Aetheris, this very restaurant and its haute chocte always stood as her greatest indulgence.
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Sara Lili
<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.