Lahat ng Kabanata ng Her Return, His Regret : Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

***~~Soren~~***I branded the locket, it was me and my mom's picture in it.I really do not remember much from when she was here, but now I have something that'd remind me of her.Julian called me once. I don't take his call.I have nothing to say to him.The bouncer nods at me and pushes the door open. I head toward the VIP. As usual Knox is there, eyes on his phone, a drink in hand.“It beats me you're still alive,” he says. “Normal people don't hide for two straight days,”His voice carries easily in the space, but he doesn't look up. I walk toward him, each step echoing.“I wasn't hiding,” I quip back. “I just got tired,”Knox finally lifts his head. That smug smile he always wears when he knows he's being an ass is already in place. “Of your father?”I stop in front of him. “That man really hates me,” I let out. “He's not even hiding how much he does,”“He doesn't. At least he can't be worse than my own father,”I drop onto the couch beside him. “Your father won't lie to you, Kn

***~~Soren~~***I'm seething with anger, every nerve in my body buzzing.I was in a middle of a meeting when Dahlia's call popped up, my brows rose.I didn't think she'd call. I nod at Sam to carry on while I step out a beat to take the call.I had a clear guess in my head.Maybe she realized she was a bit too hard on me, maybe she wanted to explain her sudden attitude earlier.But it was none of that, instead her high-pitched tone hit me hard.“What sort of a father forgets his kid in school?”I could still hear her voice even now.When I got there, she smiled at June, waved at her and left with Liam.Not saying a word to me.Now, I'm wondering why Ashley left June in school.My blood is boiling, it's so intense it almost knocks me off.I've put up with Ashley this long because she… she saved my life. It was something dear to me.I try to excuse her excesses, try to give her the benefit of doubt, one chance after another.But all she does is misuse it knowing she'd plead and I'll l

***~~Soren~~***Ashley’s stunt isn't lost on me.I noticed it the second she walked in— the bandage, my eyes lingers on it, catching on the edges, the way it sits too perfectly against her skin.But suddenly, her whole face changes.She inches closer with this look that could fool anyone.I keep my gaze on her, wanting to know how far she'll go with this“I— I know you're mad about June, but I wouldn't intentionally leave her in school. I got into an accident, broke my arm and the clinic…they insisted I stay a little to monitor me,”My head swims.I haven't seen anyone who'd lie with such ease.I swear anyone would believe this, but that arm gave her away.They didn't even put a sling, for an arm that bad?Who the hell tied that crap.When l don't say a word, her face crumples and she stiffens. “You don't believe me?”“I'm trying to,” I shoot back, my eyes scanning her. “I'm trying to understand why this happened and you didn't call anyone,”“My phone was dead. I had no one to conta

***~~Soren~~***Two hours before…..My phone vibrates on the bed stand as I tuck June in.I ignore it, pulling the sheet over her tiny frame. She's been a little off this week. Maybe coming down with a virus.But her doctor said she'd be fine after taking her meds.I kiss her forehead and grab my phone, walking to the door and carefully shutting it close behind me.My phone is still vibrating.It's Steve, Bsg lead supervisor.I take the call.“There's good news boss,”My brows rose. “Shoot,”“So the locals have finally agreed to evacuate the opposite land, which means the extension is possible,”I halt, stunned.I wanted to buy the opposite lands, just so I could extend the units. But the locals wouldn't sell.I tried to talk to them, to negotiate but no.It surprises me.Did Grandpa intervene or did they just realized I wasn't there to rip them off their lands?First it was when I wanted to second the large piece of land for Bsg project.Apparently they were three interested buyers

***~~Soren~~***I don't know why I'm this mad. I don't. It makes no rational sense. I know about the memory thing. That it's normal for her to go on dates. To introduce me as her client. But none of that dulls the ache of watching her leave with him.I can't confront her either, it'll set things off in a direction I don't want.I don't even have the right to.But— we're still married even if she doesn't know it yet.Hunter knows.I still can't wrap my head around why he told me, what his motive was.To see me hurt?Or was he concerned?I don't dwell on it. And somehow I can't even bring myself to resent him for it.Logan Kings.That's what Drake said his name is.That name isn't familiar, not among the socialites, not the elites, not even in business.No photos. No gossip blogs. No scandals.His social media accounts has been inactive for almost five years.The only thing remotely public is his Hinge profile— a dense, impersonal list that says he just moved to Manhattan a couple of