His Mate, His Girlfriend (Love and Ellis) novel Chapter 70

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Chapter 70

Lilac

My father was the first to walk into the dining room. I could smell the alcohol on his breath.

“My child! I missed you so much. You hate your papa these days,” he said, spreading his arms. I sighed as I forced myself out of the chair to hug him. He held me dearly, kissing my hair.

“I missed you!” he pinched my cheeks like he did when I was a child. He was delighted to see me. Nat came, too. My half-sister was giving me an attitude but soon lightened up and hugged me

After dinner, I told them what happened between Jace and me. They were disappointed, especially Nat since she loved him. However, Dad and Shawna were only disappointed because he was crazy rich.

“You can’t let a man like him go because he made a mistake, Lila,” Shawna said. “To err is human, to forgive is divine,”

“It stopped being a mistake when he kept going to her and don’t speak to me about forgiveness,” I hissed.

“Okay, how do I put this? Jace Bailon is a wealthy and powerful man. He’s good-looking and chose you as his mate. You need to be grateful and stick it out. Do you know how many women would kill to be in your position?”

“I’m not getting back with him,” I declared. I wasn’t ready to be with him or see him. I came here to be away from him. It was out of sight and mind, but it seemed these two would make it difficult.

“It’s not about money, Mom. He hurt her!” Nat snapped at her mother’s incessant rant about how good of a man Jace was. He was good, and I knew it. However, he cheated on me. Not once or twice, but several times.

“Oh, don’t backchat. I’m still angry at you, you little brat!” Shawna hissed at Nat. I sighed, already mentally exhausted. I looked at Dad, but he had a smirk on his lips that made me worry.

“Enough!” Dad growled, and the two bickering stopped instantly.” My love, Shawna. If my daughter says she doesn’t want to be with a cheating bastard, let’s not force her. Has Jace Bailon helped me many times? Yes. He even made the recent huge investment in the factory, but he betrayed her, and I can’t force dear Lilac to stay with him because of money,” he said. I was surprised he was being supportive.

“Thank you, Dad,” I said until his words registered,” What do you mean he is giving you money?” I glared at my father. He nervously touched his beard, unable to meet my eyes.

“Yes, he even paid for this house and both our cars,” added Shawna, touching her diamond bracelet. He got her that, too! My family had no shame whatsoever!

“You’re all shameless!” I spat.

“I’m sorry, daughter, but we have been having it rough, and I threw my pride off the window long ago. Jace Bailon was always willing to help us, and I accepted his help,” Dad told me shamelessly. I wondered why Jace didn’t tell me about all this. I felt embarrassed. What must he have been thinking of me? Oh, goddess.

“Dad,” I called softly, something coming to my mind,” When I was at university, who paid for my tuition?”

He faced the floor. This time, his gaze was filled with shame. I shook my head.

“It was Jace. He told us not to tell you,” he answered quietly.

“Oh goddess,” I whispered on the verge of tears. Jace had done everything for me and didn’t even want acknowledgment. He has taken care of me since I was sixteen years old.

“Is that why you allowed me to stay with him because he said he’d care for me financially?” I asked. I wanted to stay with Jace, but they couldn’t let me, making things difficult.

“Yes,” Shawna answered, and I got up. I went straight to my old room and threw myself on the bed.

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My phone rang continuously. It was Jace calling me, but I refused to answer. I didn’t know what to say to him, so I cried myself to sleep. I woke up when I felt sunshine on my skin, and I fluttered my eyes open. I sat up and stretched my limbs, only to gasp when I saw who was sitting tiny love seat, watching me: Jace.

“Why are you here?” I asked, bored as I got out of bed. I felt arms around my waist and a kiss on my shoulder.

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