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CHAPTER 20
-Snow’s POV-
Just as I felt our tongue collide, her sweet taste mixing
in my
head and mind as her scent washed over me, intoxicating Glacier, the door burst open and a small voice echoed through the room. “Daddy! Daddy!”
I blinked, caught off guard by the familiar voice. I wasn’t expecting this–especially not now. Zara instantly pulled back, her wide eyes reflecting her shock and confusion as she stared at the boy.
I could feel her emotions shift. She glanced at me briefly, her gaze flickering with something that clenched my heart.
I panicked. Without waiting for an explanation, Zara stepped back, muttering an excuse before bolting for the door.
I raised my hand, intending to call her back, but seeing her hurry away, I hesitated, letting my arm drop. I
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watched as she threw one last look at the boy–at me- before disappearing behind the closing door.
My chest tightened. I didn’t even realize how much it hurt seeing that flash of vulnerability in her eyes. But I didn’t have time to dwell on it.
“Daddy!”
The young boy leaped into my arms, interrupting my spiraling thoughts. His small arms wrapped around my neck, pulling me back into the moment.
I hugged him tightly, my heart softening at his presence. But as I lifted my gaze, I caught Zara peeking through the door one last time before it shut
completely.
She was gone, leaving an inexplicable emptiness behind.
Glacier felt it too, whining from her absence but now was not the time.
“Daddy, I’m back!”
I forced a smile, ruffling the boy’s messy blonde hair. “Hello, little Storm,” I greeted, doing my best to focus on him.
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“I’m not little!” Storm puffed out his chest, trying to look tough. “I’m a grown man now!”
I chuckled at his adorable attempt at maturity. “Oh, is that so? When did you become a grown man?”
He crossed his arms, his small face serious. “I’m almost
eight now. Grown men don’t need to go to school
anymore.”
I raised an eyebrow, amused. “Almost eight, huh? Well, let me tell you, even grown men need to finish their
school.”
Storm huffed in frustration, clearly not pleased with that response. Before we could continue, my chauffeur burst into the office, bowing deeply.
“I’m terribly sorry, Alpha,” he apologized, breathlessly. “Young master Storm insisted on seeing you before heading home. He wouldn’t stop crying.”
I glanced down at Storm, who was already pouting, giving him a disapproving look. “What did we say about coming to see me at work?” asked in a firm but gentle
tone.
Storm’s face scrunched up in a mix of defiance and
coilt “It’e mid–torm hrank Daddul I didn’t want to an
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home. I wanted to see you first.”
My heart softened immediately. He was always stubborn like that. I sighed, running a hand through his hair again. “You should have gone straight home, but I understand. You’re just too stubborn.”
“Sounds like somebody I know.” I glared at my
chauffeur knowing who he meant. Ignoring him, my focus went back to Storm.
“Aren’t you supposed to be in boarding school? Why are you here?”
Storm’s gaze dropped, his shoulders slumping in defiance. “It’s mid–term break, Dad,” he muttered.
I raised an eyebrow. “And you decided to sneak off to see me without warning?”
Storm’s eyes flashed up, a hint of rebellion sparkling within. “I wanted to see you first. My fault for missing you so much.”
My expression softened, remembering the countless times I’d wished for similar surprises during my own. tumultuous childhood.
“Well, you’re here now,” I said, my voice gentler. “But
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next time, let me know. I worry about you, kiddo.”
Storm’s face didn’t relax a bit. “Sorry, hmph!”
Seeing the sad look on his face, I couldn’t stay mad. I smiled ruffling his hair. “Missed you too, Storm. Now, how about we catch up?” There was no reply. “Okay, how about we go to the amusement park this
weekend?”
Storm’s eyes lit up instantly. “Really? You promise?”
“I promise.” I patted his head, relieved to see him smile again. Just as I was about to ask him something, a sharp knock interrupted the moment.
The door opened, and a tall, red–haired woman walked in, her high heels clicking against the floor. She wore a designer dress, her makeup flawless. A familiar
coldness settled in my chest as I recognized her.
Zoe.
Her smile was warm, but it did nothing to thaw the icy mood her presence brought. “Hello, Snow,” she greeted sweetly.
I didn’t return the warmth. “What are you doing here, Zoe? It’s not time to pick him up yet. Besides, Storm
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will be brought to you when it’s time.”
She pouted, ignoring the sharpness in my voice. “Aren’t you happy to see me? I heard he’d be leaving school early, so I came to see him. He was eager to see you, just like I was.”
My expression didn’t change. “Fine. You can go home. Storm will visit in two days.”
Zoe’s smile faltered slightly, but she tried to mask her disappointment which I ignored and she turned to Storm, caressing his cheek.
My mistake. I should never have allowed her. Tsk.
“How about we go watch a movie and get some ice cream together, sweetheart?”
The spoilt brat grinned but quickly added, “Only if Daddy comes with us!”
Zoe shot me a glance, her eyes twinkling with mischief. “Well, aren’t you going to please your son?”
I grunted in annoyance. I was about refuting her when Storm stared at me with those puppy
goody–two–shoes eyes that I couldn’t refuse.
“Fine, but I’ll join you at noon. I have meetings and
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important deals to close today. Father needs.
everything sorted.”
Zoe’s smile returned, and she leaned down to kiss
Storm on the cheek. “Alright, then. We’ll wait for you. Right, Storm?”
Storm nodded eagerly, already excited about the
prospect of spending time together. Before they left, he hurriedly jumped into my hands once more as I led
them to the door.
“Now be a good boy.”
“Always, Daddy. I’ll be as good as you.”
My chauffeur coughed behind me. Yeah, an obvious bad choice cause even I knew how mischievous I was
at his age.
Zoe reached for Storm and I handed him over but not before she pressed a kiss on my cheek, shocking me and turned towards my secretary and…
Storm did the same, waving bye to me as they both left with my chauffeur trailing behind them.
I felt eyes bore through my skull but I didn’t turn knowing full well who it was- Zara.
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My mind wandered back to that flash of hurt in her eyes, over and over, gnawing at me.
“Daddy,” Storm’s voice called close to the elevator, pulling my attention. “Don’t forget your promise, okay?”
I smiled. “I won’t forget, little man. Go on, I’ll see you
soon.”
They stepped into the elevator and left and I turned back, heading into my office. I felt something stir in my heart about Zara.
I knew she was probably expecting an explanation but I refused to give it.
Not this topic. It was too sensitive and important.
“I don’t owe anybody anything about my personal life,” I assured myself before another knock landed on my door, reminding me of the meeting.
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