The CEO's Return (Tracy and Alex) novel Chapter 32

Tracy

I didn't mean to eavesdrop on James and Alex's conversation, but I heard them, James gave Alex something and there was silence for a while.

"It is a letter from my mum," Alex said his voice already different

"What does it say?"

"My Dad, he is coming here."

"What?, What are you going to do? Are you going to take Tracy and the kids away from here?" James asked his voice laced with concern.

"No, I know my dad, he won't do anything to them, he might try to convince me to go back to New York but he won't do anything."

"How sure are you?, Why don't you just take them on a vacation?." James asked

"Trust me, James, he can't do anything to them, I made sure of that before I left New York," Alex said and there was silence for a whilea again.

"If you insist, I'll strengthen the security instead," James replied

Maybe my father-in-law is a cruel person, why would he coming to Philadelphia cause Alex to worry? I couldn't continue to listen in on their conversation so I concentrated on the kids, James left an hour later and I went back to the sitting room.

I was not expecting Alex to tell me about his father coming, but he did, he told me to get ready that his father might come at any time.

The rest of the day was uneventful, I cooked a simple dinner and we all ate before going to bed.

I woke up early the next morning to prepare the kids for school, I realized I had a message and when I checked I knew for sure who sent it.

'You embarrassed me in front of who I love, I feel like you've forgotten how it is, don't worry, I promise to make your life hell, I promise to make you regret every single thing you said to me, and I promise to make sure you don't forget everything I do you.'

It was a message from Nora, and that message ruined my morning before it even started, I made breakfast and we all ate.

"Please pass me the butter," Alex said and I passed it.

"Tracy?"

"Yes?"

"Are you okay?"

"Of course," I said but he kept staring at me.

"What?"

"I said pass me the butter."

"Yeah and I...." I was trying to defend myself then I realized I passed him the juice instead.

"Oh, I'm sorry, here," I said passing him the butter.

"Are you sure you are okay?" He asked looking concerned.

"Yeah."

"I think you are tired how about you let me take the kids to school today?"

"Don't worry, I have to go to our former place to pack the remaining things there."

"Okay just, take care of yourself."

"Yeah, thank you."

We finished breakfast and I took the kids to school, I dropped by Cole's house to pick Tiana then I drove to my former house.

We were packing and sorting the things in the house but Tiana must have noticed how gloomy I was.

"What's wrong Tracy?"

"Huh?"

"I mean you don't look yourself, neither are you acting how you normally do."