Chapter 122 wright .
Her confident stride and the sharp click of her heels are constant reminders of how out of shake her I cant help but wonder if she can see right through the mask Im desperately anges her ties , her ryn weep the room , landing on Niko briefly , then Mason , before they senle back on me.
Theres a certain intensity to sar me , like she s already disected me in her mind .
Its fucking unnerving , but I refuse to let it show , calord blazer , she crosses her legs with practiced poise Nika , be a dear and make me some tra , will you ? Her tone is polite but munen duppearing back into the kitchen She definitely has a dominant personality , I can already see why King wouldnt get along with her .
So , what the hell was Christine talking Probably just trying to piss me od .
Eke Ionally thought mx back to me , pulling a sleek leather binder onto her lap .
Lets get started .
Isaacs next move is likely already in motion , and I have no intention of letting him get away with any of this I nod , my voice barely above a whisper .
Okay Before Marinu can continge , King strides into the room , filing it with his usual commanding presence .
Dressed in a black cut off and jeans , his hair falls loosely around his shoulders .
My breath hitches Holy shit .
He never wears it down like that .
The way his lips twitch into a smirk sells me he inows exactly what hes doing why is be doing Without a word.
he crosses the room , scoops me up effortlessly , and settles me onto his lap .
His arms wrap securely around my waist , his touch grounding me even as Marina lets our an audible sigh of mild irritation Maybe the was firing with Gray yesterday , but there is absolutely no sexual tension between her and King .
Unless Im missing something King she says , arching a single , unimpressed brow Marina he replies smoothly , a hint of amusement in his voice .
Havent see you in a while .
Iri a miracle youre staying out of trouble for once .
King & hand brushes over my stomach , his fingers lingering in a way that makes my mbrari i Butter .
Just keeping it quiet for her Her gaze shifts to my stomach before returning to him .
Does ac know shes pregnant yet ? No , he grunti .
Good .
Keep it that way .
They dont need any more motives : I dont need to ask to know what she means .
When Base is finally dealt with , all fingers will point to King, and theyll already have a long list of reasons for why hed be the one to do it .
Niko reappears , setting a steaming cup of tea and a plate of breakfast on the coffee table .
He plants a quick kiss on my forehead .
Eat slow , okay ? he murmurs before retreating to the kitchen with Zuri in his arms .
Marina watches the exchange with a raised eyebrow but says nothing , refocusing on her binder .
Alyssa , do you have your copy of the summons ! I reach for the document on the end table , handing it to her .
She skies it quickly , her pen tapping against her notepad .
You have thirty days to respond .
That means we need to act fast .
The court will want to see evidence that theres no reason to remove Zuri from your care .
1 nod again , the reality of the situation hitting me like a ton of bricks What do I need to do ? First , we need to establish your pele as Zuris primary caregiver Marina says , her tone straight to the point .
Photos , receipts , medical records anything that shows youve been there for her day in and day out .
Do you have access to those ? She pauses , her pen poised above her notepail waiting for my respons Inod .
Yes I took everything when I escaped Good Her pen movely across the page Next , what do you u know about Isaac s finances Assels , property , income ? I chew on my lips .
hesitant .
Umm , well first off .
Im not a gold digger Chapter 122 Isaac accused me of that plenty of times not that it was ever true .
I didnt give a damn about his money.
Marina shorts .
Noted I honestly didnt know he had an inheritance or just how wealthy his parents were were until after we got married .
Like theyre old money i rich Dirty money from who knows where .
Her brow arches .
An inheritance ? I nod , forcing the words out .
A million dollars .
Marina takes a slow sip of her tea her expression thoughtful Interesting .
And the inheritance came with a marriage stipulation ? Yes .
But I never touched it .
I had my own job until he made me quit after I got pregnanc Her lips press into a thin line .
And he provided living expenses ? Three hundred dollars a week .
Marina scoffs .
What the fuck is that ? I spend twice that just walking out my front door .
I bet .
Her shoes look more expensive than my entire wardrobe .
I shrug .
I made it work .
It was just enough to take care of me and Zuri y belly .
Kings touch remains a steady anchor , even for himself .
I can feel the rage radiating from him , but his hand continues to gently caress my And how was his relationship with Zari ? Marina asks .
1 sigh deeply , knowing how foolish Im about to sound for staying with him so long .
He didnt want anything to do with her , even though he gave me no choice but to have her .
Never changed a diaper .
Never went to an appointment .
Every time she cried around him , hed threaten to shut her up if I didnt stop her .
The first time he said that , I had to start sleeping in front of her door to protect her .
Marinas pen pauses , but her face is unreadable .
1 guess , at least sh there any reports filed ? Any records of his abuse ? not openly judging me .
I shake my head .
No.
11 He checked my phone every day .
He controlled everything Fuck , she mutters under her breath .
This complicares our case .
I wrack my brain for anything that could be useful .
Unin , I did go to the police once..a Inng time ago , but they didnt really do anything Her eyes narrow .
Tell me exactly what happened .
I take a shaky breath , trying to keep my voice steady .
1 called the police once and went to the station with them .
A young female officer took pictures .
Had two black eyes , a busted lip , and bruises on my ribs .
Then the chief walked in and told me luar was on his way .
For a second , I thought maybe he was coming to tum himself in Tears gather in my eyes , but I quickly blink them away .
But when Isaac got there , he slapped me so hard I hit the wall .
The other officers just laughed .
The woman looked like she wanted to help , but she couldnt .
Isaac handed the chief a wad of rash , like he was paying for goddamn coffee , and they let him drag me out .
I screamed .
Begged .

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So loud I thought someone would step in .
No one Kings entire body stiffens beneath me , his hand tigluening around my waist .
The grinding of his teeth rumbles deep in his chest cach grind a promise of violence .
I glance up , meeting Masons searing gaze , while Niko stands frozen in the doorway , his face twisted in fury.
When Marina sets her pers downs , her gaze softens just for a second before she looks back at me .
Im so sorry that happened to you Thats absolutely horrifying All of it I laugh nervously , the sound hollow .
Um , its okay .
My fault for actually expecting them to do something .
Its like asking your closeted gay husband to locate your g spot Tormige internally .
Why the fuck did I say that ? She chicks her tongue against her teeth .
Humor is your defense mechanism , Well work on that Do you remember the the date and precinct Maybe we can get that officer to talk .
I do , but what if it puts her in danger ? Task , chewing on my lip again .
Marinas tone sharpens .
Ill ensure it doesnt put her in harms way .
But we are getting Isaxe , Alyssa .
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Well also need condensing minesses , it possible .
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He made sine to one mumble his chicle kurw he was a monster ? What about the video ? Mason win , how jaw tight with anger .
We could them as leverage , get those se prople to turn against him Marina smuks family , a ghink of anmisement in her eyes Legally , I cans advise you to do But when have you guys ever followed the rules ? Then , het expression shifts , het gare landing findly on King King , you absolutely cannot go anywhere near his linse , workplace nothing Well , supone of you should do that , but especially not you Fuse King grunts at acknowledgement , but the tension rolling off his makes it clear hes not
happy about it .
Alyssaches ky her watch , already wenching gears .
TI begussdrafting the paperwork tonight .
Alyssa , I need you to start wor Ing on your statem and gather those soxurment , we talked abou .
Can you do that ? | ww allow hard and not Okay Good Tilbe mooch within the next few days She stands , gathering her files .
Her heels click against the floor as die heads towards the door , pasang at the thursheld to glance back .
A small , reasoning saule softens her features .
And Alyssa ? Yes My vower wANTIS woww wavers just slightly Dont underestimate yourself .
Youve already survived the worst , , and youre going to survive this too Before I can respond , she leaves , the door clicking shot belsund her , but her works linger long after shes gone .
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