Divorced Heiress
Chapter 46

Saying what I had kept for years was liberating, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, b who was tense and trembling with fear.

At that moment, I realized how selfish I had been for not letting him know about his son, I was very w If someone had hidden my own son from me for more than three years, I would have gone crazy. "He...." The words barely came out of his mouth, he was in a state of shock without taking his eyes off "He is my son? But... But, why didn't you tell me?" His voice came out almost in a whisper and a tear e Before, I hadn't imagined that I would be telling the truth to Alexander, and now that I was doing it, I f A knot formed in my throat and my vision blurred with the tears that welled up in my eyes, remember "We both know how it happened, the only day in six months of indifference that you dared to touch m surprised." I said with anger, stirring up old wounds that I thought had healed completely, but they ha Now I felt like I was still raw, not because I still felt something for Alexander, because no, but because

me.

If he wasn't capable of being faithful or if he didn't feel the same way I did, why did he propose to me "So, did you do all this for revenge? Is that what you're telling me?" Suddenly, his voice became harsh I couldn't help but let out a laugh without any enthusiasm, which served to wipe away the tears that h "Revenge? If I wanted to get back at you, I would do it in a different way, not by using my son who wou depressive feelings that would make me appear weak.

ng appeared in my chest when I saw the surprised face, full of disbelief and pain at the same time, his gloomy and crystallized gaze settled on Tristan's back, think it was the best thing to do.

I his eye, but it was quickly wiped away by his finger. Seeing him like that, for the first time in my life, my heart shrank in my chest. shock and unease as if it were my own.

day the pregnancy test came out positive, my excitement to go and tell him, and the disappointment I felt when I arrived at his office. ourse I was going to tell you, why do you think I came back early from my vacation week in Orlando? I was going to surprise you, but I was the one who got

poorly he had treated me despite my loyalty, my dedication, all the love I gave him, how good of a girlfriend and wife I was, yet he ended up cheating on

e took a step towards me. umulated in my eyes.

the most affected by all this. It's a shame you didn't get to know me completely, I'm not the type of person who seeks revenge." I said, putting aside the latter swallowed what he was going to say when he saw his son's face.

Tristan shifted in my arms and without letting go of my neck, he looked shyly and fearfully at Alexand On my part, I didn't say anything else in front of my son, even though he was young and there were the didn't understand, I didn't want to give him another bad impression of Alexander by seeing me arguing with him. "What's his name?" He asked as he slowly approached him with his hand, but he stopped before even ng him when Tristan moved aside, avoiding his hand with fear.

My son had never been afraid of anyone before, and Alexander had earned that fear.

"Tristan."

Alexander looked at me, his expression was no longer as harsh as before, rather he seemed affected by Tristan's rejection.

"My boy, look, he's not bad, he wants to say hello." I said to my son to make him lower his guard with Alexander, his sweet gaze lingered on me for a few seconds and then traveled to the man in front of him. When I thought he would agree, he clung to my neck again without taking his eyes off Alexander.

"I...I had no idea that he...." Alexander soon became embarrassed, because he knew what he had done to make him react that way.

Before I could say anything else, Paul appeared after getting out of the van, which I didn't realize when he arrived. He stopped beside me and shot a sharp look at Alexander.

"Is everything okay?" He asked, interrupting the heartfelt moment, earning a unfriendly look from Alexander.

He caressed Tristan's hair, and upon realizing Paul's presence, Tristan squirmed in my arms with a smile from ear to ear.

"Papau!" He stretched out his arms, showing his eagerness to go with him. I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable with how my son called Paul, especially in front of his real father. Alexander looked at Paul with disdain, and I noticed his tense muscles.

"Hey, little one, come here, look what I brought you." Paul said, receiving Tristan in his arms, showing him a box of dinosaurs of all sizes and colors.

"It's all right, Paul." I looked at Alexander, who looked furious with Paul's unexpected presence, and I thought it would be appropriate for them to leave with Tristan to talk without any limitations. "Could you take him inside? Tell Maga to prepare him some chopped fruits, I'll join him in a moment."

"I'll prepare it, honey."

"No."

All eyes turned to the dark-haired man who was not pleased with Paul, including the curious Tristan, who stopped admiring his new toys.

"Take him, please." I asked Paul again, and he left with Tristan, not without casting a scornful look at Alexander.

"Look..."

"No, listen to me, Sarah." He interrupted.

"First, you hide the existence of that child from me for years and let him call another man dad. I won't allow that. As his father, I have the right, and yet you don't even let me get to know him. Three years! Sarah, you kept it from me for three damn years. Do you know what could happen if I decide to fight for custody?"

I remained calm until he mentioned the last part.

My breathing became heavy, and I felt a stabbing pain in my chest that made it hard for me to breathe.

No, he wouldn't dare.

"Alexander, it's evident that there is much to discuss, and this is not the appropriate place. I just want you to know that I wouldn't let my son call another man father, and if I kept it hidden from you for so many years, it was for the reasons that we both know. Now I ask you, wouldn't it be detrimental to Tristan if you take away his custody? Do you know how he will be treated by your family? Do you want to do that to your son? He has grown up in an environment of love, and it is more than evident that he is not accustomed to mistreatment, judging by the fear he has of you with just a look." I paused, thinking of a solution for Alexander to abandon that idea.

He let out a sigh, and I didn't see it coming when his hands gently grabbed my shoulders, causing a tingling sensation that ran through me to the tips of my fingers. I furrowed my brow, looking at him as if he had lost his mind.

Just moments ago, he was furious and implying that he would take away custody of our son, and now he looked at me with warm and teary eyes.

"Sarah, it's not fair what you've been through because of me. You don't know how much I regret not giving you your place or realizing what you were going through with my family and Rachel. God, there's an explanation for that."

I let out a slight laugh and averted my gaze to anywhere but his face.

"We owe ourselves a conversation, at least to peacefully coexist for Tristan's sake. Let's do it for him."

I nodded, agreeing, looking back into his eyes, which seemed nostalgic. I didn't want to touch on past issues, especially if they had to do with Rachel. There was nothing that justified his infidelity. Still, I accepted for Tristan's sake, because he was the only thing we had in common.

"It's too late for regrets, but I accept. Tomorrow at three, I'll send you the location. I'll be waiting with Tristan." I said without adding anything else and let go of his hold, which was starting to make me uncomfortable.

"Please, tell him that I am not bad, it hurts me that he rejects me in that way, I... I want to meet him, I want to approach my son without him being afraid of me. I'm sorry for scaring him, but I had dirtied my pants and I was about to attend a meeting. It wasn't my intention, I... I."

"Alright, I'll see what I can do, after all, I suppose you both need to make up for lost time, if that's what you prefer." I interrupted him when I saw that he didn't know what to say. He was embarrassed by the incident. "That's what I want the most right now." He said with a warm voice, with tenderness and a sparkle in his eyes that I had never seen before.

I nodded my head and without further ado, I entered the house with a racing heartbeat.

I reached the kitchen, calming the beating of my heart and the nerves that were still bubbling in my system.

I had accomplished what I thought would be the most difficult part, Alexander already knew about Tristan, earlier than planned, and he loved him, I knew because I had never seen him so moved.

Now, there was a small detail that I had to solve. I had to find a solution for Tristan to stop fearing his father because tomorrow, he would finally spend time with him, he would meet the man who would soon be called dad.