We Want Mommy Not You Daddy (Cedar) novel Chapter 135

Chapter 135

Cedar’s POV

The Sterling mansion stood majestically in Chicago’s Gold Coast

neighborhood, the epitome of wealth and privilege. As my Uber

pulled up to the wrought iron gates, I couldn’t help but gawk at the

prawling property that must have been at least 30,000 square feet. A

magnificent swimming pool stretched across the front, while

extensive gardens and what appeared to be a custom–designed

playground occupied the back.

The nearest neighboring estate was at least a quarter mile away. I bet

it would take me half an hour just to walk from one end of this place

to the other. The world of the wealthy truly existed in a different

dimension.

I stepped out of the car, carefully balancing on my rarely–worn heels as I made my way toward the entrance. I had expected a grand affair for the evening, but noticed only six vehicles parked in the circular driveway. Just as Ridley had said, this was an intimate gathering- likely only for close family members celebrating his mother’s

birthday,

Someone like me didn’t belong in a place like this. But I wasn’t one to be easily intimidated. I walked confidently toward the mansion. Just

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as I approached the entrance, I spotted two familiar figures–Daisy

and little Aria.

Seeing Aria standing there, seemingly unharmed, released days of

anxiety that had been building inside me. I quickened my pace, eager

to greet the little girl, when-

Daisy’s icy voice carried through the evening air.

“…I’m telling you one more time, I don’t care what method you use,

but you need to stay overnight here…”

“…Stop looking down and ignoring me. I know you understand what I

mean. Answer me now…”

Yet Aria kept her head down, silent.

Aria’s silence only seemed to fuel Daisy’s anger. She grabbed Aria’s arm, her porcelain–white fingers reaching under the child’s armpit`

and pinching hard.

“What are you doing?” I shouted, horrified.

Secretly pinching a child–how cruel could this woman be? And her movements were so practiced–clearly this wasn’t the first time.

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I rushed forward and pulled the motionless Aria into my arms. The

child, who had been standing like a small statue, suddenly

transformed in my embrace. Her eyes lit up like sunshine breaking

through storm clouds.

Daisy’s POV

Idn’t miss the way Aria’s face lit up when she saw Cedar.

My irritation intensified. How dare she?

“Someone get over here and remove this woman!” I commanded, my

voice sharp with authority, my expression fierce.

She’d tried to take Aria from me multiple times already. Did she really

think she could just waltz in here and challenge me? I’d been part of

the Sterling household for ten years. All my connections and relationships were rooted here. And now this woman had the audacity

to invade my territory?

“Aria, come here,” I ordered coldly, my voice carrying an unmistakable

threat.

The child in Cedar’s arms trembled noticeably.

Cedar held Aria tighter and looked directly at me. “Is this how you

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treat the Sterling family’s daughter?” she asked, her voice frigid.

“How I treat Aria is none of your business,” I replied harshly. “Charles! Where are you?”

“Yes, Miss Black? What can I do for you?” the butler Charles appeared with four security guards, his manner respectful as he addressed me.

“Can’t you see someone is trying to abduct Aria? Take her back inside

immediately!”

“Right away, Miss Black!”

Charles had served the Sterling family for decades and knew my

position well. Though I was officially only Aria’s dance instructor, the

family matriarch clearly intended for me to become the future Mrs.

Sterling. He wouldn’t dare disobey someone who might soon be his

employer.

Charles moved quickly. “Miss, please release Miss Aria. Don’t force us

to take physical action.”

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