Chapter 59
Being a Saxon came with perks. But it alth came with shackles.
Thate being controlled,” Aria said
Caleb knew she wasn’t trying to comfort him. Deep down, he understood this was just how it had to be,
Even if Caleb found out where Aria had been during those missing ten years, it wouldn’t change anything. There was nothing he could do.
When Caleb got off the elevator, he ran into four familiar faces Logan, Zor, Silvia, and Nathan.
Seeing him in such a wrecked state, all four were stunned, “Caleb, what happened to you?”
“Are you here to see Aria? Caleb asked.
Zoe nodded. “It’s your dad’s fault Aria got hurt and didn’t even tell me. I only found out when I got home. Did you see her? How’s her hand? Does it still
hurt?”
“She’s resting now. No need to bother her.” Caleb walked past them, but Logan blocked his way. “Caleb, apologize to your mom.”
Caleb looked up, his tone calm. “What exactly am I apologizing for?”
Logan frowned, confused how a simple trip to the countryside had changed his son so much. “You disappeared without a word and didn’t check in with anyone. We’ve all been worried sick, and now
“Dad,” Caleb cut him off. “Didn’t Jeffrey keep in touch with you?”
Logan was at a loss for words.
Caleb took a deep breath. He didn’t want to take his anger out on his family, so he softened his tone. “Aria likes peace and quiet. If all of you show up out of the blue, she won’t be comfortable. After all, we never really cared that much before, did we?”
Caleb said it with a self–deprecating smile, and no one had a thing to say in response.
In the two years Aria had spent with the Cole family, aside from Caleb, no one had truly interacted with her.
The tension was thick. Silvia stepped forward, gently tugging on his sleeve, her eyes a little red. “Caleb… you’re really upset right now, aren’t you?”
“I’m fine.” Caleb looked at the sister he shared no blood with, his expression conflicted.
Caleb just couldn’t look at her the same way anymore.
ng to you?”
Nathan caught the shift in Caleb’s attitude right away and instantly thought of Aria. “Did Aria say something
Caleb glanced at him coolly, voice laced with sarcasm. “Someone listening to it might think you were Luke’s son the way you always assume everything
is Aria’s fault.”
It was the first time Caleb had ever snapped at him like that. Nathan’s face darkened.
Sensing Caleb’s bad mood, Nathan didn’t fight back. He muttered, “Fine, she didn’t. No need to bite my head off. As if Luke could have a son as good- looking as me.”
Right now, it felt like
(now, it felt like Caleb had a mountain pressing down on his chest. He was exhausted. Even thinking took effort.
Zoe noticed something was off with Caleb. Her tone turned fum, “Since Aria’s fine, let’s all head back.”
Once a rift formed, it never really went away, no matter how many people pretended.
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Chapter 59
The five of them walked under the streetlights, each lost in their own thoughts.
Ana stood on the balcony, watching their silhouettes fade Into the night. Then she pulled the curtains closed,
Just as she sat down, Aria’s phone rang. It was the manager of the s
The sales office. “Ms. Saxon, your apartment at Mayen Garden is ready to move in
Last time, her tour had been interrupted. But Aria had gone back and visited again.
The place had a minimalist design and great soundproofing exactly what she wanted.
even sketched out a renovation plan on the spot and handed it to the
Aria planned to turn the second floor into a training and research room. She’d ev manager, which delayed the process.
“Would you like to come see it in person? We offer free moving services,” the manager asked.
“No need, I trust you. Can you move gym equipment too? There’s a lot,” Aria replied.
“Of course,” the manager answered.
Aria said,
“I’ll send you
the address. Sorry to trouble you. The training room on the fourth floor has all my stuff. Not a single piece is to be left behind.”
“Okay” Caleb gave a small nod.
Early the next morning, the manager personally led seven or eight employees to the Cole residence.
Liam woke up to the noise. When he found out what was going on, his head throbbed in frustration.
Then Liam called Aria immediately and snapped, “Are you serious, Aria? You brought a whole crew to the house at the crack of dawn and woke up my grandfather!TM
The manager calmly explained with a smile, “Mr. Cole, this was my decision. Since you and Ms. Saxon are getting divorced, isn’t it better to move her stuff out sooner?”
The manager thought, ‘Aria bought that apartment and even asked if credit was given to the staff member who helped her that day.
“She clearly has a good heart.”
The manager
was used to dealing with rich families and had heard plenty about the Cole family. He had zero sympathy for this cheating heir.
Truthfully, he’d come early just to be petty.
Aria said, “Just let them move my things from the fourth floor.”
Liam sneered. “That equipment was bought with my money. What gives you the right to take it?”
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