Leap OF Fate
Chapter 79
Justin kicked the door to Serene’s studio. He’s glad that he did not hastily ask for this room to be repurposed. It had remained the same over the years. This had been his sanctuary and a silent witness to his struggles.
He knew Serene would not easily give him a chance to be with their children. He expected that and was in fact happy that she did that, after all the wrongs he did to her, he expected her to not want him near their children.
However, what he hated most was how he pushed her to Crystal. Did she really want him to build a family with somebody else? He hated Crystal even more. She just added another hurdle for him to cross. It’s hard enough to gain Serene’s forgiveness. Add to that Crystal who did nothing but flaunt that he’s her fiancé. Fiancé my ass!
He fished out his cell phone and dialed his secretary’s number.
“Joseph, I need something done.” He coldly said and gave out his instructions to Joseph, who intently listened.
He had not touched cigarettes for a long time, but today was an exemption. He inhaled the pungent smoke and let it linger in his throat before puffing it out.
The cheerful faces of his children, especially Felicity, etched in his brain. He recalled how her high-pitched voice echoed in Serene’s studio. Even Pax’s excitement when he ran towards Mary. They would liven up any place. Suddenly he felt his villa become quieter than it already was, further highlighting his loneliness.
“Serene,” he whispered. He looked up at the painting that hung on the wall. It was the painting of a sunset she drew. The couple looked out to the orange orb as it kissed the horizon. They leaned against each other, sharing a moment in silence.
promised to spend the rest of his life with her.
empty smile appeared on his lips. Can he still do
more he doubted the possibility. For the past five years, he wanted nothing but to see her. Thinking that when he does,
held her and kissed her, but
Fate cheated him. Fate lured him with the hope he and Serene could
used to paint or read in this room. Her face would light up at the sight of him. It felt like no one else existed in her
give her a chance? Had he
protecting himself from getting hurt. Ha, am I not hurting more now? He sarcastically chided
breath and looked at the small mountain of ash in the paint palette. He had to get them back. Serene and
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in front of her. As expected, it’s exceptionally crafted. She drew the dress on paper and painted on it. She painted three designs which she would give to Mary
people whom she would commission a dress for, it had to be Crystal, Justin’s fiancée. And of all the events the gown would be worn, it