Focus on Revenge A Photographer’s Killer Shot novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30

“Yes!” Rowan shouted in frustration.

But the anger quickly faded–replaced by a flood of tears.

“She’s a bad mommy! She doesn’t want me anymore, does she? I didn’t even say I didn’t want her after I got a new mommy… how could she leave me like this? She’s mean! A bad woman!”

Vincent knelt beside him, gently ruffling his hair.

“It’s okay to be upset,” he said quietly. “But even when you’re angry, you shouldn’t speak that way about people.”

“But why…”

Rowan clung to his father, his small frame shaking with sobs.

“Why doesn’t Mommy love me like she used to? Is it because I have a new mommy now? Does that mean Isolde Mommy has to leave me?”

Vincent pulled him into his arms and sat down on the sofa, grabbing a few tissues to dry his tears.

“Your Isolde–Mommy is just busy right now,” he said.

“Even if you and Doris–Mommy are together again, Isolde will still care about you. Just like before.”

“… Really?” Rowan sniffled.

“Daddy wouldn’t lie to you.”

Rowan nodded slowly, the worst of his hurt soothed by his father’s reassurance.

Still, he missed her.

He didn’t have much appetite from the fever–but the soup Isolde made was warm, fragrant, and made him feel safe.

He wanted her to make soup for him every day.

“Daddy… I still miss Isolde–Mommy.”

Vincent thought for a moment.

“Then finish your soup like a good boy, and I’ll take you to see her.”

Rowan’s eyes lit up.

“Okay!”

Isolde had gone straight back to her studio after leaving the Moonlight Villa.

Her mother would be released from prison in three days.

The Lunar New Year was only a couple weeks away.

The new apartment was already fully furnished.

She’d scheduled housekeeping to clean tomorrow.

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There was one last restoration project to deliver before the holiday.

After that, she planned to take her mother to Sanya for the New Year.

But now… she was pregnant.

Isolde rested a hand on her lower belly.

She hadn’t yet decided whether to keep the child.

What would Vincent do if he found out?

Would he care?

Would he treat this child the same way he treated Rowan?

She scoffed bitterly at her own thoughts.

Of course not.

Vincent only loved Rowan because he loved Doris.

It was always about Doris.

Isolde covered her face with both hands.

Stop it.

Stop dreaming like a fool.

Don’t humiliate yourself again.

Knock knock.

She wiped her face quickly.

“Come in,” she said.

Betty poked her head in.

“Isolde–Rowan’s here.”

Isolde frowned.

“He’s still sick. Why is he here?”

“Vincent dropped him off at the door. Told me to bring him in.”

Before Betty could finish, Rowan walked in, hugging his cartoon backpack.

“Mommy!”

Isolde walked over and touched his forehead. Still warm.

“Where’s your dad?”

“He’s working. He said he couldn’t take care of me. And I missed you…”

Rowan looked up at her with pitiful, watery eyes.

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Isolde picked up her phone and dialed Vincent,

No answer.

Again.

Still no answer.

She clenched the phone tight.

He was doing this on purpose.

Her expression grew cold.

Rowan noticed.

His face fell.

“…Mommy, are you mad at me?”

“If you don’t want me anymore, I’ll leave…”

Tears began to fall down his cheeks.

Isolde’s heart softened instantly.

“No, baby. Of course not.”

She pulled him into her arms. “You’re still sick. I just didn’t know if I could take good care of you right now.”

“I’m not sick anymore.”

Rowan grabbed her hand and pressed it to his forehead.

“See? No fever. I promise I’ll be good and not bother you. Please let me stay…”

He pouted.

Isolde let out a long sigh.

She touched his warm cheek.

“Did you drink the soup I made?”

“I did!” Rowan grinned proudly. “A whole big bowl!”

“Did you bring your medicine?”

“Yep!” He patted his backpack. “I also brought my toys and bedtime storybooks!”

Isolde tapped his nose.

“You never forget those books, do you? Alright. But go lie down now. You need rest. I still have work.”

“Okay!”

Isolde worked late–past midnight.

When she returned to the studio’s rest area, Rowan was already asleep.

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