Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 I’m Getting a Divorce

Finn’s

gaze fell

upon the woman lying quietly on the bed.

Tess still had her eyes shut, as if she were peacefully asleep.

Her pale face looked serene, almost delicate.

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Something tugged at Finn’s heart–an invisible hand pulling gently at his chest. He sat down beside her, trying not to make a sound.

Layla had noticed her mother ignored her; the little one turned her attention to Finn and giggled at him.

Why? Why did he feel so close to this child, even though she wasn’t his?

As if guided by instinct, Finn slowly reached out and touched Layla’s cheek. His fingertips brushed over her soft skin.

Layla didn’t resist. She simply looked up at him with her big, curious eyes, studying him quietly.

“Who’s your father?”

Finn murmured before he could stop himself. The question escaped his lips, and he blinked at himself, letting out a bitter chuckle. What am I doing, talking to a baby?

Layla gave no answer, of course–just tilted her head and gnawed on her fingers.

Finn couldn’t stop himself from gently tugging her hand. “Would you like to go home with your mom?”

“She wouldn’t, and neither would I.”

The husky voice cut through the stillness.

Tess struggled upright, her eyes wary as she quickly pulled Layla’s hand back into her arms.

Finn tensed. His face returned to its usual calm, composed state. “You’re awake.”

He glanced over, and when his eyes met Tess’s guarded gaze, a strange heaviness settled in his chest.

Tess tapped her head, trying to recall the moments before she passed out.

It started after a waiter bumped into her–then came the dizziness, the heat coursing through her body.

“Was it you who helped me?”

She glanced at him uncertainly, her arms tightening around Layla.

“Yes.”

Finn stood. His tall frame blocked out the overhead light, casting a long, heavy shadow across the room.

The pressure in the air was unmistakable.

Tess looked conflicted.

Silence crept in between them again, thick and uncomfortable.

“Thank you,” she finally muttered, her voice scratchy.

She turned her face away, visibly awkward.

“No need to force yourself, Finn replied with a cold buff, clearly unimpressed.

“If that’s all, Mr. Lock. I’d like you to leave.

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Chapter 71 I’m Getting a Divorce

“And do I need to remind you?” Tess shot back. “I already had the divorce papers drawn up; the only thing missing is your signature.”

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