Five Lost Angels: My Husband's Fatal Deception novel Chapter 104

Biting my lips, I hid my naughty smile as I deliberately included Bright in this custody discussion, it wasn't my intention to send Jane with Leo. My little girl had just recovered from a grave illness, she needed my undivided attention and care. She wasn't collateral damage of our fights.

From the very first moment, I predicted that Leo would definitely use his father-daughter relationship as a weapon against me. And quite expectedly, he tried to drive a wedge between Bright and me multiple times.

So, when he brought up the topic of the weekend's stay, it didn't take me a moment to guess his true motives. Leo wasn't a fan of parenting my little girl. He only wished to avail this chance to be closer to me so that he could win me over again, tempting me with the lure of a happy family I always yearned for.

The biggest disadvantage of our past relationship was the secrets that we shared with each other. Leo was well aware that I had been a neglected child since childhood.

Like a typical billionaire household, a nanny had raised me, whereas my parents were busy working day and night, never sparing a moment for me.

My brother Henry also grew up in the same house, but he wasn't super sensitive like me, so he was far more resilient than me. In fact, I was an emotional fool, my weakness made me waste all my energies for unrequited love. I dreamt of having all the love and care from my future husband.

But Leo was a self-centered man, he leveraged my weakness against me, keeping me on his mercy. Now, that narcissist was antagonized to see that I had freed myself from the shackles of self-pity, trusting Bright wholeheartedly.

After tasting the bounty of a healthy relationship, there was no way back for me. I was ready to do anything to continue my relationship with Bright.

As we didn't agree on the weekly stay, Leo started visiting us daily, he also brought Zoe with him and introduced him to Jane.

"Listen carefully, Zoe!

Jane is your younger sister. Now, it's your responsibility to protect her from danger.

You must take care of her."

Jane and Zoe were already best buddies, so this sibling bond strengthened their relationship. Their happiness was the only reason that I endured Leo's unheralded arrivals.

He tried to annoy me by invading my privacy in the mornings, afternoons, and even at nights. Like, he came to see Jane at dinner tonight.

"Actually, Zoe wanted to share this delicious chocolate ice cream with Jane."

Smiling sheepishly, Leo handed me the box of ice cream and said,

"I know that cold weather and ice cream aren't a good match, but you can't argue with a kid, Laura.

They just want to enjoy their lives."

"You are so lucky, Jane. I have never celebrated Christmas like this."

Seeing Zoe in tears, I felt immense pity, that delicate kid didn't deserve to be in loveless surroundings. However, this was Leo's ploy, so I swiftly recovered from the high tide of emotions as Jane responded to him.

"Oh, so sad, Zoe!

Why don't you ask your dad to arrange everything for you? My mommy told me that he is free for the next three months."

My daughter played the role of a reporter, broadcasting the information we discussed and outclassed Leo with facts and figures. He had no option but to leave helplessly.

The festivities of Christmas started, and we decided to celebrate it extensively because of Bright, he was indeed a present from Santa Claus for us. He came and filled our lives with love.

He actively participated in all the holidays' rituals like an exemplary partner and even took us shopping. Jane was on cloud nine to be with him.

We were decorating the Christmas tree when Leo called Jane, his query took us by surprise.

"My little angel, can you please come and spend Christmas Eve with us?"