Revenge After Divorce by Black Rose

Chapter 227 OLIVIA I wasn't sure what I was hoping for. When Nick and my dad walked in, I found myself looking past them, almost expecting to see Marcus right behind them. I had told the man I needed tto myself, yet deep down, I still hoped to see him. How pathetic, wanting one thing but wishing for something entirely different.

But then, seeing the baby, it shattered me. It was the first tI laid eyes on her, and I hadn't realized she would look so fragile. She was so tiny, like she might break if I even touched her. It didn't take long forto notice that my father seemed uncomfortable around her. I understood, though; it was also my first tseeing such a small baby. Still, I felt a sense of relief hearing the doctors say she was doing well. They gaveinstructions on how to care for her, and one of them stayed behind at my father's request to assist with her.

I was grateful for the help. Being in a foreign country with a baby who had medical needs wasn't going to be easy, even with all my father's wealth. I needed the doctor's support, and I needed Lupita.

"So, this is your baby?" Xander asked, standing next toand gazing at the baby, who was sleeping soundly in the incubator.

"I still don't understand why you're here," Nick muttered, his voice sharp. He was standing near the door with Ethan and Samuel. I could feel my body light up with a mix of emotions from seeing the baby, but Nick didn't seem to understand why she was so tiny or why she slept so much.

Xander completely ignored Nick, as though he wasn't even there, and I knew that was only going to fuel Nick's anger. Nobody ever ignored Nick Jones.

"You're not family. We need stalone, as a family, to talk. Please, give us the room," Nick said sharply.

I decided to tune them out. I had a baby to focus on, not a bunch of grown men acting like children.

"From what I've heard, you're not family either. So, we can leave together," I shot back.

"He's not leaving, he is my dad!" Samuel suddenly piped up. We all turned to look at him, surprised. I hadn't told him that Nick was his father, how did he know? Nick wore a foolish grin on his face.

I knelt down in front of Samuel.

"Sweetheart, who told you that Uncle Nick is your dad?" I asked gently.

Samuel grabbed Nick's hand, standing in front of him like a little protector.

"Grandpa told me. He showedpictures. He said my dad was busy but would cback when he was done with work. Dad cback tonow. Don't send him away.' A wave of relief washed over me. Luke had done the right thing, and I was thankful he'd told Samuel that story. "Grandpa was right. Your dad did cback to you. No one is going to make him leave, okay?" Sarnuel nodded, then turned to Nick with a big smile on his face.

"You don't have to leave now Dad. You can stay here with me." Nick's face shifted in a way I couldn't quite read.

"Yes, boy, I won't leave. How about we go shopping tomorrow? Dad didn't bring any clothes." Samuel's face lit up, and he nodded eagerly.

My heart ached. Why had I kept them apart for so long? I had been focused on my own needs, neglecting my son +25 BONUS Chapter 227 and his feelings. I was thankful that my dad had noticed this and stepped in to help.

"Isn't he your father?" Xander asked, curiosity in his voice, as he pointed to Ethan.

Samuel nodded proudly. "He is! I have three dads, my daddy Nick, my daddy Ethan, and daddy Marcus. Grandpa says I'm blessed because other kids only have one dad, but have three." He beamed with joy as he spoke.

"Yes, boy. You have three," Ethan said, lifting Samuel up and spinning him around. "And no one can bully you because your dads will always be there to protect yo The room was filled with Samuel's laughter, his giggles ringing through the air. Nick glanced at me, his eyes red and swollen, as if he was holding back tears.

"Thank you," he mouthed, and I gave him a soft smile in return.

"You have such an interesting family, Olivia. How about I take you out to dinner so I can hear more about it?" Xander asked.

I raised an eyebrow, surprised. I had thought the situation would make him run for the hills, which would have been just fine with me.

I didn't feel that way about him, I missed my husband.

"What's wrong with you?" Ethan asked, clearly puzzled by Xander's offer.

Nick, without a word, took Samuel's hand and walked out of the room. I appreciated that he was thoughtful enough to remove him from the tension that seemed to be building.

Top of Form Bottom of Form "What do you mean?" Xander asked, his hands shoved deep into his pockets. Ethan let our a chuckle and shook his head.

"Olivia is a married woman, not here to entertain other men. You can clearly see she just had a baby, and yet you want her to leave her newborn and go out with you? Who does that?" Xander stepped closer, closing the small gap between them

"The problem is you thinking I'm like you guys," he said coolly. "I would never take her away from her baby. I'll cook dinner here for her, and we'll eat while looking after the baby. And don't talk toabout her husband. If he was so perfect, he'd be here with his family."

Ethan's expression hardened. "That's enough. You don't know anything about this family, so don't you ever spew nonsense about Marcus again. And if you were the better man you claim to be, you'd know when to step back and let the family handle its own matters." Nick, now without Samuel by his side, spoke with authority "I don't know who you are or what makes you think you have the right to interfere in this family. But let this be the last tyou do something like this, or you'll regret it. Now, get out."

I raised an eyebrow, unsure whether to be offended or amused that they seemed to think I couldn't take care of myself, or if I should be grateful for the way they were protecting my husband. Their actions made it clear, though, they had both accepted that they would never have me, and that Marcus was my husband. "Xander, I don't think now's the right tfor us to get to know each other," I said, my voice steady. "I have my Chapter 227 +25 BONUS baby here, and my focus will be on her, nothing else. But thank you for the company." L He similed at me, then walked over and kissedon the forehead. That was enough to get him swiftly escorted out of the room by Nick and Ethan. Chapter 228 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1