Chapter 118. Staggered

Maverick POV

How could I stay angry when he looked about to break down before me? As stupid as it may sound, I felt the sincerity in his apology, and on top of that, he had a lot on his plate the other night. I understood what physical, emotional, and even financial struggles meant. I went through that for years.

When I found out Nana was sick and I couldn’t help her even financially, it broke my heart. I felt like my world stopped at that moment, and she was the only family I considered at that time.

After I ate the ice cream, I went to my room and brushed my teeth. Then I tucked myself in bed. My phone buzzed.

TERZO: You left with your dick husband.

I rolled my eyes.

MAVERICK: My husband is also the father of my child, Terzo.

TERZO: How could you stay with that guy?

MAVERICK: He was mad the other night. He just found out his dick father is sick. He lied, btw. He did not cheat on me nor file a divorce.

TERZO: So