Chapter 78: Chapter 78

He came to me furiously and clenched my elbow.

“Don’t slap me again.’

“And don’t follow me again. Whatever stupid sex we had five years ago was nothing but a mistake. And Nolana is not your daughter. Stay away from me and my family or else you will have yourself to blame.’

I forced my elbow off him and walked out on him, but he stood in front of me, blocking my path.

I didn’t want to see his face right now.

“Let me go, Valarr.’ I shouted at him.

“You’ve lost a lot of weight, Oceana.’

“It’s not any of your business.’ I sneered. What the hell is wrong with him? I just want to leave here and go home.

“What is it, Oceana?’

“Get out of my way.’

“How long are you going to keep being a puppet for these people?!’

“These people you speak so badly off, are my family. You have no audacity to speak against them.’

“Oceana.’

“Don’t let me spit on your face before you get the fuck out of here.”

He quietly stepped out of my path and muttered. “Suit yourself, Oceana.’

I got home safely and saw my daughter playing with her best friend Chloe, in the middle of the living room, playing house with each other.

I guess they both loved the penthouse we moved in.

My daughter was the first to see me. She quickly stood up from the floor and ran towards me, giving me a hug even though she was short.

I bent down, hugged her back, and kissed her forehead.

“Mom, you are late.’ she playfully scolded.

“Oh, really.”

“Yes, mom.’

“I’m sorry, I’m late. I went out for a walk, sweetheart.’ I lied and kissed her on the cheek.

She looks so much like Gerard.

His smile. His laughter featured a girl version. It makes me feel like I’m looking at his twin sometimes.

Gerard sure left a part of himself behind for me to treasure.

“Welcome home, Mom.’ Chloe came to hug me as well and I kissed her too.

“When is your dad coming home?’ I questioned.

She is Carmine’s daughter.

I’m supposed to be her aunt. I don’t know why she loves calling me “Mom” . Sometimes I forget that I only have one daughter because of her behaviour.

It could probably be because my daughter calls me that name. She just wants to be part of the family and not feel left out.

“He said he was going to pick me up in a few minutes.’ she replied.

“Okay, but it’s time for bed. Could you two go to your room first, so I can make dinner for everyone?’

“Alright, Mom.” They both responded in unison and ran upstairs.

I then changed into my clothes, feeling relieved that Garold wasn’t home yet.

After Gerard abandoned me, I almost died…

The bond and the curse on my body almost killed my wolf and me.

We needed the wolf stone to cure the curse and the bond Gerard had inflicted on me when he marked me.

He was nowhere to be found. I shifted into my wolf form and suffered so much screaming and roaring in agony to get rid of the pain.

Since Valarr was my second mate, he was called to help me with my rut.

That’s when we slept together to get rid of what Gerard had left in me. I keep trying to forget about what happened five years ago, but that jerk keeps bringing back my memories.

This is making me sick to the bones.

I just want to push aside my stupid thoughts and focus on these kids.

I went to the kitchen to cook something for the kids.

I came out of the kitchen taking my apron off to get some air when my daughter interrupted my quiet moment.

“Mom! Mom! Mom!”

In her nightgown and holding up a remote, my daughter ran downstairs yelling.

I smiled and bent down to collect the remote from her.

“What is it?’

“I tried using the remote, but it isn’t working, mom.’ She waved her hands in the air with a sigh.

“Then you would have to wait till tomorrow. You know the battery isn’t good. It’s just a new pair of batteries.”

“But Mom, I wanna watch my favourite show. Please let me watch it, mom.’

“I can’t help you Nolana, just wait until tomorrow and don’t use any powers on that Tv and go to bed. It’s late sweetie.’ I sighed and took off my red slippers.

She sighed and rolled her eyes. “Okay, can I get an ice cream before going to bed?” I walked to the living room and faced my stubborn daughter, who didn’t want to let me off the hook.

“No, Mrs Nolana. It is late and you can’t have ice cream.’

“What!’ she shouted.

“Will you stop shouting?’

“Mom, I’m not Mrs Nolana. I’m Nolana Boris.’ she whined. “Just please a little ice cream mom, and stop being so mean.’

“What? Did you just call your mother a meanie?’

“Yes, Mom, because you wouldn’t let me have ice cream.’

“Seriously.’ my mouth opened.

“Yes, and I’m reporting you to Dad. I’mma go tell him how you denied me ice cream.’

“Nolana, come here.’

“No, I’m not coming here. I will tell Dad about you.”

“It is not good for your teeth and for your sleep. You can take that as your lunch tomorrow, but not late at night.’

“No way.’

“Yes, way.’ I said.

“Who says my daughter can’t have ice cream?’

“Mom said so,’ Nolana confirmed happily and ran towards her dad with a hug.

My heart skipped at the sight of Garold.

Garold hugged and swung her around, kissing her forehead.

“Don’t worry, I’m back. My baby girl can have ice cream now.’

“Hyaah.’ Nolana jumped happily as Garold ordered the maids to get some ice cream for Nolana.

“Thanks Dad.’ she beamed.

“You are welcome, sweetie, so go to the dining table and wait for me. I’m coming to eat with you, okay?’

“Yes, Dad.’ she nodded and ran off to the dining table.

Garold dropped his bag and faced me.

“So, you can’t greet your husband?” he rudely asked.

‘Nolana is here. Please reduce your tone.’

“Really?”

“And welcome back from work.’ I hurriedly said to avoid him from talking any further.

‘Where are Chloe and Damien?’ he hissed.

“The maids told me that Damien is taking his bath and Chloe hasn’t gone home yet. It seems like Carmine will run late today.

“I see,” he uttered and walked past me. “Make sure you do the right thing as of tomorrow. Let’s see if this baby in your womb will last this time.’

So he knew I was pregnant.