Chapter 15

STRIKER

London had not said a word other than crying in my arms. What had gotten into Linus’ head to put his only daughter into this tough and ridiculous situation? I had no doubt he loved London—she was his life, but he went too far.

I’d seen how much that horrible incident affected him. And why on the green fucking earth he chose me of all the capable men in the world? He could have chosen someone with financial stability, an excellent moral compass, a good pedigree, and a place in society.

I knew myself. I was nothing special. In fact, I didn’t deserve to be her husband. London deserved a good man who could give her the world, the attention, and the love she deserved.

When her breathing became even, I slowly placed her down on the couch and covered her with the throw.

This house was the first property I bought when the sperm donor’s money made lucrative profits from my investment.

Since high school, I never spent a penny from his child support.