He was such a sensible child. Even now, he had never once asked about his worthless father and never questioned me about what was happening between us.
“Mommy,” he said softly, his big eyes fixed on me, “if you and Daddy divorce, I’ll stay with you.”
Suddenly, my heart melted into a puddle.
“Alright,” I whispered, brushing his hair back, “then Mommy will give Daddy one last chance.”
After my warning, Cormac made sure to guard Hillerin like she was a national treasure, keeping her hidden away as tightly as possible.
While I stayed at the hospital with my son, Cormac stayed with his mistress, basking in their sweet little love affair.
He knew me well. As long as Hillerin didn’t parade herself in front of me, I wouldn’t bother with her.
He thought he had it all figured out. But he underestimated just how badly Hillerin wanted to take my place.
She broke away from the bodyguards one day and came straight to me, her face glowing with the arrogance of a victor.
She deliberately flipped her hair so I could see the fresh hickeys on her neck.