Said I didn’t Love Him But I Lied

“Daddy!”

Theodore’s eyes flickered.

He thought Adrienne was awake. Unexpectedly, she merely glanced at him absentmindedly. She pouted before turning on her side to close her eyes again. Shortly after, he heard her snore before she started breathing quietly again.

Theodore was somewhat relieved.

He found it hilarious that the little girl was sleeping soundly. From the corner of his eyes, he noticed that the little boy on the sofa was up.

The little girl was murmuring in her sleep, and she woke her brother.

“You’re awake?” Theodore sat upright on the bed and stared at Alastair. There was only a short, fluffy grey rug between them.

“Yeah.” Alastair’s eyes were unfocused, and he seemed a little drowsy.

A child his age would have yawned and gone back to sleep. Yet, Alastair checked his watch, and he was wide awake when he looked up again. “It’s late. I need to go back with Adrienne.”

Theodore nodded. “Let’s wait for her to wake up.”

Alastair glanced at his sister, who was sleeping soundly next to Theodore.

Theodore spotted the hesitation in Alastair’s eyes and pointed out, “You haven’t eaten, right? I’ve ordered some food, so you can eat now if you’re hungry. After Adrienne wakes up, I’ll send you back home.”

After a few moments, Alastair nodded and hummed in response.

The lounge was connected to the office. There was an array of food placed on the coffee table. Earlier, Moses ordered dinner, but the children were fast asleep. Hence he did not want to wake them.

Theodore had yet to have his dinner too. He was worried that he would wake Adrienne. Thus he went to the office with Alastair to eat.

Evidently, the boy was more mature than his peers. He was quiet and solemn. According to Moses, Alastair stayed with his sister the entire afternoon. It seemed like he could not be bothered with anything but his sister.

“You should eat more.” Theodore cut half of the steak on his plate and gave it to Alastair.

“Thank you.”

Theodore recalled what happened at Selena’s birthday party. Back then, Alastair asked him for help calmly, and he was a little confused.

“The other day, why did you say that I’m your father?”

Theodore’s voice rang in the large office.

Alastair blinked and stopped eating. He raised his head slowly and replied, “My aunt framed Mommy, and she needed help.”

The answer was very brief. It made sense, but it was not very precise. It even sounded like he was avoiding the topic. However, it made sense for a seven-year-old to say that.

Yet, Theodore knew that the child was very sharp and perceptive. He even suspected that the child knew something but gave a suggestive answer deliberately. Therefore, Theodore asked, “There were so many people at the birthday party, so why did you ask me for help?”

“Because I only knew you.”

Theodore’s eyes froze as he fixed his gaze on the boy.

He dated Everleigh for five years. They were together since high school. Thus they had countless pictures together. Even though he destroyed most of them after the break-up, he still kept a single photo. He tore it into pieces but ended up sticking it back together again…

Maybe she did the same…

“You knew me?”

Alastair stared at him and answered, “That rainy day, Adrienne and I met you at the pharmacy.”

The delicate voice echoed in the office.

Theodore’s expression stiffened. “The pharmacy…”

“Anything else?” Alastair was composed.

“Nothing.” Theodore frowned, and his eyes darkened. “You should eat.”

He thought that there were some other reasons behind it.

He imagined various scenarios where Everleigh would tell the kids about him. She might even mention his relationship with the kids. Yet, it was ridiculous that he even made those assumptions. Why would he not let go?

He was caught in his own thoughts when he heard a commotion in the corridor.

“Who are you? You can’t go in.”

…

“Security! where are the security guards?”

…

There was a loud bang, and the office door slammed open. A slender figure staggered in. She wore a pair of jeans and a white T-shirt. There was an anxious look on her face.

After barging in, Everleigh spotted Alastair on the sofa. She immediately rushed over and cried, “Alastair!”

Alastair put down his cutlery and stared at her in surprise. “Mommy.”

“Alastair.” Everleigh panted and shot Theodore a stern look. She asked her son solemnly, “Where is Adrienne?”

“She’s in the lounge.”

Everleigh immediately went into the room without a word.

Mia came running from the corridor. She explained hurriedly, “Mr. Godfrey, the young lady suddenly barged in. I…”NôvelDrama.Org © content.

Theodore waved his hand and dismissed Mia. His gaze remained fixed on the man who came in with Everleigh, and Theodore’s eyes turned cold.

Stainley returned the gaze. His handsome face was no longer amiable as he frowned.

The air was still, and no one spoke. A dangerous aura surrounded them, and they looked like they were going to pounce on each other.

Everleigh carried Adrienne out of the room, and her face was pale.

Alastair got up from the sofa and ran to her. “Mommy.”

Everleigh held his hand and turned to leave without sparing a glance at Theodore. “Stainley, let’s go.”

Theodore knew that the children snuck out on their own. Therefore he could understand Everleigh’s reaction. However, she was going to leave without even thanking him. More importantly, she was ignoring him, and that upset him.

Furthermore, Stainley appeared with her. Immediately, that added salt to Theodore’s old wounds. His resentment was hiding under his cold face.

“Hold it right there.” His icy remarks froze the office.

Everleigh paused at the door with Adrienne in her arms. She did not look back, and her voice was cold too. “Mr. Godfrey, what else do you want?”

Theodore got up from the sofa and stood upright. His tone was cold and grim. “Everleigh, you barged into my office, and you’re leaving without a word? You’re even asking me what I want?”

Everleigh gritted her teeth and turned to face him slowly. She suppressed her anger and hissed, “Theodore, I just got home from work to find that my kids were missing. If it weren’t for the GPS, I would’ve called the police. What else do you want me to say?”

Theodore immediately understood what she was implying. Anger crept into his cold eyes, but he did not plan to explain himself. Instead, he scoffed, “What do you think I’m doing?”

His nonchalant attitude made Everleigh even angrier.

“Theodore Godfrey!” She suddenly raised her voice, but she realized that the children were around. Therefore, she held out her hand to cover Adrienne’s ears and held the latter tightly. She lowered her volume and warned in a choked voice, “Theodore, I told you that the children have nothing to do with you. Stop making a fool of yourself!”

The twins were around. Hence, Everleigh could only suppress her emotions, and she glared at Theodore with her bloodshot eyes.