son's

ce he last used that name, and it still sounded so different coming from his lips. I shook my h

as soon as I turned away, Scott rushed forward and grabbed my wrist. His grip

ignorance. His jaw dropped slightly, but what did he expect?

ce uncertain, as if I needed reminding who

eplied, my voice sharp. Guilt flickered inside me, but I quickly reminded myself of h

ifornia. Didn't he marry the woman he lef

"How have yo

on. "I'm doing great. And if you don't mind, I have so

s. Six years ago, I would've acted sweet and naive around

s if trying to coax out the person I used to be.

't expect them to stay the same. Have a nice day, Mr. Scott." I t

ur child

g to stay civil, but he had crossed the line. How da

he looked away briefly. "Which child are you asking about, Scott?" I spat. "T

ll

cott!" I interrupted, my

didn't go through with it." His gaze lingered, and I felt his scrutiny. I had gained a little weight a

u wanted," I shot back. "And my son is doin

ed out before I

racking. He looked at me as if he had expe

in my life. Still, since I had already claimed th

ng over you?" I paused, then added firmly, "I'm enga

t. I saw the hurt on Scott's face as he stared at me. But

ter-Scott didn't deserve the truth. "I have to go now. My fiancé is waiting for m

. It was wrong to lie about being engaged, but with that lie planted in his mind,

chool. The moment he saw me, he ran and jumped int

nice, but you'll always be th

you okay?" Liam asked, his little voice filled with

to let the thoughts of Scott drag me down. "I'm fine, Liam

later. Aunt Hilda and my brother Alex came to support m

company, and now it was finally happening. Celebrities and models

o turn around to know it was Scott. The last thing I wanted was for my aunt or brother to see him. They

y at me. I shot him a deadly glare before grabbing his hand and le

doing here?" I hissed o

his has been your dream, and I'm glad you achieved it. Congratulations, All

he was wealthy? "I don't need your support. My company

ing as he gestured for me to look down. That's when I realized I

back. Now leave," I snapp

ed with doubt. For a moment, I didn't know wh

y he couldn't make it," I lied, h

don't have a fian

t this?" I held up my hand, showing him the ring on my finger. I had

h sadness. I felt a sense of satisfaction at

blue eyes on mine. I quickly looked away, afraid I

ged, Scott

could say anything, a familiar voice interrup

anted Liam to cross paths with Scott. "Mummy, I've been loo

ott. "Mummy," he said with a bright smile