Stepbrother Mine A Son For Alpha Zoren (Ciara) novel Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Ciara

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I felt shaken up to the core as I left the room, my hands shaking so I shoved it into my pockets. I was trying hard not to think of all the conversations that just went down between jetro and us, concerning our son, cause I knew constantly talking about it wouldn’t help me at all.

“Ciara?” A voice called out and I stiffened on turning around and meeting none other than Greg, Zoren’s father.

My heartbeat instantly accelerated. This is the first time we’ll be meeting without Zoren since we crossed paths again and I was well aware that he still hated me so much.

“Yes?” I breathed out, searching for a glare on his face. It was missing.

“Can I have a word with you?” He asked, shocking me further. I nodded fast. “Of course you can!”

“This way, please.”

He led the way into a spacious looking sitting room and nodded at one of the couches. As I sat, my nerves worsened as I tried to figure out why he suddenly wanted to speak to me.

“Well, I’m not even sure of why I’m doing this,” he breathed out after taking the seat in front of me. “It certainly isn’t cause my son urged me to make an attempt into becoming nicer to you, he can’t tell me what to do even if he’s now a king,” he grumbled and surprise filled my insides at those words,

So Zoren told him that?

That made warmth filled every inch of my chest.

“But you do understand why I’m always hostile towards you, right?” He asked and I nodded without hesitating.

“Yes, absolutely and I don’t blame you, I’ll think the same if I was in your shoes. I’m just gald you’re not taking your hatred for me out on kai.”

He waved me off. “I couldn’t ever do that, he’s a sweetheart and I love him so much. You did a good job bringing him up by yourself.” He breathed out and my chest tingled as I regarded him with surprise. He keeps surprising me more and more.

“Thank you.” I breathed out and he watched me silently for a few moments.

“It still surprises me to think you were in on than plan Witt your mother, cause you were so different from her back then. I liked you instantly and looked forward to having you as a daughter after meeting you. I believed your personality would rub off on Zoren and make him less angry at the whole world back then,” he paused to let out a snort. “I never expected that you two would get closer than I anticipated.”

My face flamed and mortification filled my chest.

“That’s why I felt more angry, that I really fell for not just your mother’s act but also yours.” He continued, bitterness in his

voice.

“I’m sorry.” I breathed out before I could stop myself. “Even though I didn’t do anything, I always felt guilty this whole time. I was vehemently against this when I found out what my mother did to you, but by then it was too late. I refused to leave with her at first but she told me you’ll never believe I wasn’t in on the plan Witt her and would lock me up.”

Greg had a grim expression on. “That’s not a lie. I’d have really locked you up.” He stated and I glanced away, my mind deep in thoughts.

“You know what? Maybe I do believe you, that you had nothing to do with the theft.” He began all of a sudden, completely

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Chapter 54

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My eyes widened as I glanced at him, sitting up. He held up a hand. “I’m not saying I fully believe that, but I’m guessing that now that im thinking about it, it’s unfair to just assume you were in on the plan Witt no proof. You were still a kid then after all. It’s just like zoren wringing me now and I assumed Kai was in on it as well just cause that’s his son.” He breathed out. “So, yeah.”

My mooth opened and closed. I feel at a loss of what to say, but I also feel relieved. So relieved and I still can’t believe what he just said.

“So, I guess what I’m trying to say is that… I wanna start over with you, if not for anyone’s sake but for my grandson’s.” He added after a few moments and I felt emotional as I nodded.

“That’s… that’s wonderful.” I breathed out.

After a few more exchanges, he pointed out. “I still hate your mother by the way. This doesn’t mean I’ve forgiven her for what she did to me.”

A small laugh left my throat. That I can relate to.

After we spoke for a little more while, I was able to slowly relax. I was still skeptical cause I could remember how he almost had me thrown out last night. When he got to his feet, I sprang up as well, my heart pounding hard against my ribs.

“Relax, I’m just gonna rip your throat out.” He huffed as he walked towards me but I still took a tentative step back, scared to trust him. He was in front of me almost immediately, his hand reaching out to me. I let out a yelp, my eyes falling close but I ended up stiffening when I felt his arms come around me.

“For raising such a fine son, thank you.” His voice was surprisingly soft against my ear and I swallowed emptily as the hug broke.

“Ah, it’s nothing.” I muttered but he waved me off.

“I’ve not fully accepted you, take note.” He began, eying me slowly. “However, because of my son and grandson, I’m willing to tolerate you and see if you’re really as innocent as you claimed.” He stated and I wanted to be mad, but at the same time, I felt relieved, cause this was a pretty great start.

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