Chapter 271

But the next day, instead of waking up to an empty bed and feeling sorry for myself, this time, I was ready to put in the effort and dress my best for my son.

They had gone to school first. The parents were to come in later, my instincts telling me Nico would disappoint; I had gone out of my way, ready to prove I could be both parents for him, even if only for a while.

So instead of wearing my regular black suit to work, I wore a pair of trainers and a tracksuit, my hair in a ponytail, and my only makeup was a lip gloss. Staring at myself in the mirror, I nodded with satisfaction; I looked like I was about to run a marathon.

Noah had left with Nico, so this time, I was taken by Nico's bodyguard, driving Nico when Noah was busy with me. The advantage was the car was quiet, without anyone peering at me from the rearview mirror.

When I stopped in front of La Belle, I was surprised to find no journalists in sight, holding microphones and struggling to sneak past the lin