Book 5: Clarifications

“No, you have no rights over us. It’s none of your business what I do with my life, Maddox. You lost me the day you married Lucille. Why are you here anyway? Go live with your wife and children and leave me alone.” She shoved him away and held the door open for him to leave.

Maddox frowned at her allegations, refusing to budge. He wouldn’t leave without clearing the air between them. He wouldn’t leave without them. “Lucille is serving a prison term. Who told you I married her?” He watched the confused look on her face.

Soon she recovered and scoffed at his question. “Whatever! Lucille gave me ample proof. So, don’t even try denying it. I know you were planning to marry her.”

Maddox groaned in agony. He didn’t want this fight in front of his baby daughter. “How did you believe a criminal so easily, Iris? I’m here to take you and Esme home with me. So pack up. Now!” He strode towards Esme’s room.

Iris rushed after him in a state of panic. “Stop ordering me around, Mad