Chapter 73
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“You can’t be serious?” I asked sarcastically.
“On the contrary, I have no time for jokes, ire.”
I clenched my fist, trying to hold back my anger. I know he’s cruel, but I never imagined that he could
be this cruel. “I’m not leaving this ce without my son,” I insisted.
“Then, you are free to stay for as long as you, love,” he replied.
“Don’t call me that!” I roll my eyes at him in annoyance.
“Why? You don’t seem to have a problem when I call you that while you were beneath me, moaning my
name,” he teased.
I rolled my eyes in response. I shouldn’t let charm affect me the way it usually does. This wasn’t just
about us anymore. If I don’t y my cards well, I might end up losing the game that we were ying. I
need to be smarter and wiser.
“If you’re after ze, then be prepared to battle it out in court. Until then, he stays with me,” I asserted
before pivoting away. Staying in close quarters with Sebastian longer than it should wasn’t the best
idea. I need to maintain my distance from him.
“Are you sure about that, ire? Do you really want to fight me in court?” he challenged.
“I may not have much chance of winning against you, but I’d rather fight and lose than do nothing at
all,” I answered bravely.
“Motherhood seems to suit you, ire. You’ve grown even braver and stronger than usual,” he
remarked.
“It’s because I was left with no options. I have to be brave and strong for the both of us,” I replied.
“I’m sorry,” he said, barely a whisper.
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I immediately saw the changes in his eyes. What was once full of arrogance and now filled with sorrow
and regret. For a brief second, I felt the urge tofort him. He may not be the best husband that I
could ever have, but there’s a chance that he could be a good father to ze. Despite my reservation,
I’m still more inclined to protect my son than to take the risk and let him enter my son’s life. I don’t care
if I get hurt along
the
way, but I can’t afford to risk my son going through that pain of abandonment and rejection.
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“If you truly regret it, Sebastian, you’d allow us to leave,” I countered.
He remained silent for a minute, staring into my eyes as if he were meticulously weighing all his
options. I’m silently praying that his answer will be in my favor.
“This house is big for the three of us. I’m not taking ze away from you. I’m actually offering you to
stay with us,” he said when he finally answered.
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I blew out an exasperated sigh. What am I expecting? Of course, he wouldn’t back down that easily.
“My answer is no.”
“If that’s the case, then you are free to go, ire. But ze will stay in this house whether you’re here
or not,” he said with finality.
“We’re leaving. You can try and stop me, but I’m bringing ze with me,” I replied. before barging out
of the room.
I’m kind of bothered that Sebastian remained calm as I walked out of the room. He was just watching
my every move. His actions sent off the vibe that he was not bothered at all. It was as if he were telling
me that no matter how hard I tried, I had no other option but to stay.
“ze, we’re leaving!” I announced. I offered my hand to him, which he quickly’ epted. We walked
together towards the door, but as soon as we reached the door, Brad blocked our way. “Really?” I
squinted my eyes as I turned towards the stairs, where Sebastian was currently watching us from the
railings like a g od, and we were at his
mercy.
“As I said, you are free to go, ire,” he reminded me.
“Brad, get out of the way,” I asked Brad calmly.
“I’m sorry, Miss ire. I’m afraid I can’t do that,” he responded.
I was ready to fight him with myself when I felt a gentle tug on the hem of my shirt. “Mommy, what’s
happening? I’m scared,” he said with his eyes filled with fear and
confusion.
I nced at Sebastian, noting the raised eyebrow and the slight tug at the corner of his lips, as if he
were daring me to make my next move.
It frustrates me that I can’t be so careless with ze around me. He still had no idea who Sebastian
was, and by making a scene, I’m afraid that it would raise questions that he might not yet be ready to
hear. Aside from all of that, he just got out of the hospital, and it hadn’t been long since he got out of
surgery. The stress of this situation might
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cause him harm.
I picked up ze and hugged him tightly. If I have to push Brad as hard as I can to get past him, I will.
ze wrapped his arm around my neck as he whispered, “Mommy, I’m scared.”
“Hold on, baby.”
As I moved to push Brad aside, a pair of men in ck suits suddenly appeared, seemingly out of thin
air, effectively barricading our path forward. Their imposing presence sent a shiver down my spine, and
I instinctively took a step back, my heart pounding with apprehension. There’s no way I can get past
this group of men blocking
our way.
“Mommy, I can’t breathe,” ze whispered while clutching his chest.
My eyes widen in panic. I turned to Sebastian with horror in my eyes. I was too shocked to speak, but
it’s a good thing that he managed to read my face
He quickly grabbed ze from my arms and assessed him for a second. He then turned to Brad and
gave him an order. “Call Magnus and bring him to ze’s room,” he said.
“Yes, Mr. Foster,” he said before moving immediately.
Sebastian quickly went upstairs, carrying ze. His lips were starting to get pale, and he couldn’t even
lift his head. I’m starting to panic right at that moment.
As soon as we reached the room, I was surprised when the doctors were already here. The room that
we went to was full of medical equipment, as if Sebastian had brought the whole hospital to his house.
Sebastian gently ced ze on the bed, and without dy, the medical team sprang into action.
They swiftly assessed ze’s condition, swiftly connecting him to an oxygen supply and a monitoring
device to track his vital signs.
“What’s happening to my son, doctor?” I asked, growing increasingly anxious. “Can somebody please
answer me?!” Despite raising my voice, the medical team remained focused on their urgent task,
leaving my questions unanswered.
“Let’s go outside, ire. Let them do their job. They will do everything to make sure ze is okay,”
Sebastian said as he gently grabbed my arm and pulled me out of the
room.
As soon as we stepped outside, I yanked my arm away from his grip. “Don’t touch me,” I snapped
through clenched teeth. “This is all because of you!” I shouted, directing my anger squarely at him. “If
you hadn’t taken my son from the hospital, none of this
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would be happening! Are you satisfied now? Is this how far you’re willing to go just to make my life
miserable? What did I do to you to deserve this?” I’m pouring out all my anger and frustration that’s
building inside me towards Sebastian.
“I didn’t take him out of the hospital, ire. Can’t you see? I brought the hospital here to make sure
that he’s well taken care of. Do you really think that I will put my son’s life in danger just to spite you?”
I was taken aback. It took me a moment to register that he had converted his guest room into a safe
haven for ze,plete with medical equipment and standby doctors.
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“We may have our differences, but I would never put my son’s life at risk just because of our
unresolved issues from the past,” he said. “I understand your concern, but rest assured, ze is in
capable hands,” he reassured me, attempting to soothe my anxiety. “I know this isn’t what you had in
mind, but let’s be honest, ze will be safer here than wherever you’re nning to take him.”
It seems like Sebastian won the first round. What he said makes perfect sense. But the game hasn’t
ended. I still have a few tricks up my sleeve. I just need some time to think about my next move. For
now, I agree that it’s best for ze to stay where he can be attended, given his current situation.
“This isn’t over, Sebastian,” I warned him.
He just chuckled as a response, as if he wasn’t even bothered by my threat. “I’m looking forward to it,”
he said, shing his ever-dashing smile that can melt a thousand hearts.
We exchanged silent nces for a moment, assessing each other’s expressions. The quiet was
interrupted by the creak of the door opening, and the doctor came out of the door. It’s the only time that
I manage to get a good look at the doctor who has been taking care of my son. I noticed how charming
and handsome this doctor is.
“ze is doing fine for now. We still need to monitor his condition, but he’s already out of danger. I
suggest that we avoid exposing him to any stressful situations and refrain from doing strange
activities,” the doctor advises. “That includes traveling,” he quickly added while staring directly at me.
“Again, no stress,” he continued, but this time he was looking at Sebastian.
“Why are you looking at me?” Sebastianined, frowning.
“We both know you’re the one who’s giving stress to these two,” he replied.
“I’m paying you a hefty amount of money to take care of my son, not give your unsolicited opinion,”
Sebastian said.
“Whatever, bud! I’m just here for the gossip!” he said with a yful smirk on his lips.
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“Nice meeting you, ire,” he said as he turned in my direction before reaching out his hand.
Though I was a little bit confused, I epted his hand. “Nice to meet you, doc,” I replied.
“Magnus. Please call me Magnus. And I’m the most incredible cardiothoracic surgeon in the whole
world.”
“Stay away from her if you still want to live,” Sebastian threatened.
“I want to see you try, buddy,” Magnus responded.
I rolled my eyes while listening to their banter. I can’t tell if they’re good friends or the opposite. I can’t
stand listening to them, so I took the liberty of getting inside the room to check on my son.
“Hi, mom,” ze greeted me with a weak voice upon seeing me.
“Hi, honey. How are you feeling?” I asked him.
“I’m feeling better now, mom.”
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“I’m d you’re okay now.” I felt relieved knowing that my son was finally out of danger.
“Mom, who are those men? Are they bad? Are we in trouble?” ze asked, his eyes reflecting a mix of
curiosity and concern.
I took a deep breath before I gently leaned closer to him. “Everything is fine, honey,” I assure him as I
gently caress his cheeks. “How do you feel about staying here for a little while?” I inquired, hoping to
soothe his nerves.
“We can stay here, mommy,” he asked as his eyes immediately lit up. It seems like ze grew fond of
this ce during the short span of time that he was here.
“Only for a few days,” I told him, forcing a smile on my face.
“That’s okay, Mommy! As long as you’re with me, I’m happy wherever we go!” He eximed, wrapping
me in a warm embrace.
I didn’t notice Sebastian walking toward us. “How do you like your room, ze?”
We both turned at once in his direction. “Are you a friend of my mommy?” ze asked curiously.
Sebastian and I looked at each other, weighing the situation. “You could say that,” Sebastian answered
without giving ze much context.
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I let out a sigh of relief upon hearing his answer.
“Your house is huge and beautiful,” hemented.
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“Thank you. But being in a house thisrge can sometimes make you feel lonely when you’re here all
by yourself. Would you like to apany me?” Sebastian asked him.
ze frowned and pouted his lips as if he didn’t understand what Sebastian was talking about. “How
do you mean you’re alone? You have a lot of people working for you who leave here,” he said
innocently.
I can’t hold my chuckle. Sometimes, I forget how clever ze is for someone his age. He possesses
knowledge and understanding that sometimes surprise me.
Sebastian red at me when he saw meughing. “But they are not my family,” he responded, trying to
salvage the argument.
ze pouted even more, “But we’re not your family either.” He’s more confused than he was before.
“ire, a little help here?” he said, asking for a rescue.
“Friends are family, right, honey?” I uttered.
“Oh, yes! You’re right, mommy!” ze chimed in, his agreement apanied by a wide, infectious
smile. “Okay, mister. We’ll stay with you for as long as my mommy wants to be here,” he added, his
enthusiasm evident in his voice and expression.
It appears that my only choice at the moment is toply with Sebastian’s ns. I must devise a n
swiftly, or else we’ll both fall into Sebastian’s trap.