Chapter 73

Chapter 73

BLAIRE

“You can't be serious?” I asked sarcastically.

“On the contrary, I have no time for jokes, Blaire.”

I clenched my fist, trying to hold back my anger. I know he’s cruel, but I

never imagined that he could be this cruel. “I'm not leaving this place

without my son,” I insisted.

“Then, you are free to stay for as long as you, love,” he replied.

“Don’t call me that!” I roll my eyes at him in annoyance.

“Why? You don't seem to have a problem when I call you that while you

were beneath me, moaning my name,” he teased.

I rolled my eyes in response. I shouldn't let charm affect me the way it

usually does. This wasn't just about us anymore. If I don’t play my

cards well, I might end up losing the game that we were playing. I need

to be smarter and wiser.

“If you're after Blaze, then be prepared to battle it out in court. Until

then, he stays with me,” I asserted before pivoting away. Staying in

close quarters with Sebastian longer than it should wasn’t the best

idea. I need to maintain my distance from him.

“Are you sure about that, Blaire? Do you really want to fight me in

court?” he challenged.

“I may not have much chance of winning against you, but I'd rather fight

and lose than do nothing at all,” I answered bravely.

“Motherhood seems to suit you, Blaire. You've grown even braver and

stronger than usual,” he remarked.

“It's because I was left with no options. I have to be brave and strong

for the both of us,” I replied.

“I'm sorry,” he said, barely a whisper.

angst is

I immediately saw the changes in his eyes. What was once full of

arrogance and now filled with sorrow and regret. For a brief second, I

felt the urge to comfort him. He may not be the best husband that I

could ever have, but there's a chance that he could be a good father to

Blaze. Despite my reservation, I'm still more inclined to protect my son

than to take the risk and let him enter my son’s life. I don't care if I get

hurt along

the

way, but I can't afford to risk my son going through that pain of

abandonment and rejection.

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“If you truly regret it, Sebastian, you'd allow us to leave,” I countered.

He remained silent for a minute, staring into my eyes as if he were

meticulously weighing all his options. I'm silently praying that his

answer will be in my favor.

“This house is big for the three of us. I'm not taking Blaze away from

you. I'm actually offering you to stay with us,” he said when he finally

answered.

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I blew out an exasperated sigh. What am I expecting? Of course, he

wouldn't back down that easily.

“My answer is no.”

“If that's the case, then you are free to go, Blaire. But Blaze will stay in

this house whether you're here or not,” he said with finality.

“We're leaving. You can try and stop me, but I'm bringing Blaze with

me,” I replied. before barging out of the room.

I'm kind of bothered that Sebastian remained calm as I walked out of

the room. He was just watching my every move. His actions sent off the

vibe that he was not bothered at all. It was as if he were telling me that

no matter how hard I tried, I had no other option but to stay.

“Blaze, we're leaving!” I announced. I offered my hand to him, which he

quickly’ accepted. We walked together towards the door, but as soon as

we reached the door, Brad blocked our way. “Really?” I squinted my

eyes as I turned towards the stairs, where Sebastian was currently

watching us from the railings like a g od, and we were at his

mercy.

“As I said, you are free to go, Blaire,” he reminded me.

“Brad, get out of the way,” I asked Brad calmly.

“I'm sorry, Miss Blaire. I'm afraid I can't do that,” he responded.

I was ready to fight him with myself when I felt a gentle tug on the hem

of my shirt. “Mommy, what's happening? I'm scared,” he said with his

eyes filled with fear and

confusion.

I glanced at Sebastian, noting the raised eyebrow and the slight tug at

the corner of his lips, as if he were daring me to make my next move.

It frustrates me that I can't be so careless with Blaze around me. He

still had no idea who Sebastian was, and by making a scene, I'm afraid

that it would raise questions that he might not yet be ready to hear.

Aside from all of that, he just got out of the hospital, and it hadn't been

long since he got out of surgery. The stress of this situation might

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cause him harm.

I picked up Blaze and hugged him tightly. If I have to push Brad as hard

as I can to get past him, I will.

Blaze wrapped his arm around my neck as he whispered, “Mommy, I'm

scared.”

“Hold on, baby.”

As I moved to push Brad aside, a pair of men in black suits suddenly

appeared, seemingly out of thin air, effectively barricading our path

forward. Their imposing presence sent a shiver down my spine, and I

instinctively took a step back, my heart pounding with apprehension.

There's no way I can get past this group of men blocking

our way.

“Mommy, I can't breathe,” Blaze whispered while clutching his chest.

My eyes widen in panic. I turned to Sebastian with horror in my eyes. I

was too shocked to speak, but it's a good thing that he managed to

read my face

He quickly grabbed Blaze from my arms and assessed him for a

second. He then turned to Brad and gave him an order. “Call Magnus

and bring him to Blaze’s room,” he said.

“Yes, Mr. Foster,” he said before moving immediately.

Sebastian quickly went upstairs, carrying Blaze. His lips were starting

to get pale, and he couldn't even lift his head. I'm starting to panic right

at that moment.

As soon as we reached the room, I was surprised when the doctors

were already here. The room that we went to was full of medical

equipment, as if Sebastian had brought the whole hospital to his house.

Sebastian gently placed Blaze on the bed, and without delay, the

medical team sprang into action. They swiftly assessed Blaze's

condition, swiftly connecting him to an oxygen supply and a monitoring

device to track his vital signs.

“What's happening to my son, doctor?” I asked, growing increasingly

anxious. “Can somebody please answer me?!" Despite raising my

voice, the medical team remained focused on their urgent task, leaving

my questions unanswered.

“Let's go outside, Blaire. Let them do their job. They will do everything

to make sure Blaze is okay,” Sebastian said as he gently grabbed my

arm and pulled me out of the

room.

As soon as we stepped outside, I yanked my arm away from his grip.

“Don’t touch me,” I snapped through clenched teeth. “This is all

because of you!" I shouted, directing my anger squarely at him. “If you

hadn't taken my son from the hospital, none of this

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would be happening! Are you satisfied now? Is this how far you're

willing to go just to make my life miserable? What did I do to you to

deserve this?” I'm pouring out all my anger and frustration that's

building inside me towards Sebastian.

“I didn’t take him out of the hospital, Blaire. Can't you see? I brought

the hospital here to make sure that he’s well taken care of. Do you

really think that I will put my son’s life in danger just to spite you?"

I was taken aback. It took me a moment to register that he had

converted his guest room into a safe haven for Blaze, complete with

medical equipment and standby doctors.

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“We may have our differences, but I would never put my son's life at

risk just because of our unresolved issues from the past,” he said. “I

understand your concern, but rest assured, Blaze is in capable hands,”

he reassured me, attempting to soothe my anxiety. “I know this isn’t

what you had in mind, but let's be honest, Blaze will be safer here than

wherever you're planning to take him.”

It seems like Sebastian won the first round. What he said makes

perfect sense. But the game hasn't ended. I still have a few tricks up

my sleeve. I just need some time to think about my next move. For

now, I agree that it's best for Blaze to stay where he can be attended,

given his current situation.

“This isn't over, Sebastian,” I warned him.

He just chuckled as a response, as if he wasn't even bothered by my

threat. “I'm looking forward to it,” he said, flashing his ever-dashing

smile that can melt a thousand hearts.

We exchanged silent glances for a moment, assessing each other's

expressions. The quiet was interrupted by the creak of the door

opening, and the doctor came out of the door. It's the only time that I

manage to get a good look at the doctor who has been taking care of

my son. I noticed how charming and handsome this doctor is.

“Blaze is doing fine for now. We still need to monitor his condition, but

he's already out of danger. I suggest that we avoid exposing him to any

stressful situations and refrain from doing strange activities,” the doctor

advises. “That includes traveling,” he quickly added while staring

directly at me. “Again, no stress,” he continued, but this time he was

looking at Sebastian.

“Why are you looking at me?” Sebastian complained, frowning.

“We both know you're the one who's giving stress to these two,” he

replied.

“I'm paying you a hefty amount of money to take care of my son, not

give your unsolicited opinion,” Sebastian said.

“Whatever, bud! I'm just here for the gossip!” he said with a playful

smirk on his lips.

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“Nice meeting you, Blaire,” he said as he turned in my direction before

reaching out his hand.

Though I was a little bit confused, I accepted his hand. “Nice to meet

you, doc,” I replied.

“Magnus. Please call me Magnus. And I'm the most incredible

cardiothoracic surgeon in the whole world.”

“Stay away from her if you still want to live,” Sebastian threatened.

“I want to see you try, buddy,” Magnus responded.

I rolled my eyes while listening to their banter. I can't tell if they're good

friends or the opposite. I can't stand listening to them, so I took the

liberty of getting inside the room to check on my son.

“Hi, mom,” Blaze greeted me with a weak voice upon seeing me.

“Hi, honey. How are you feeling?” I asked him.

“I'm feeling better now, mom.”

“I'm glad you're okay now.” I felt relieved knowing that my son was

finally out of danger.

“Mom, who are those men? Are they bad? Are we in trouble?” Blaze

asked, his eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and concern.

I took a deep breath before I gently leaned closer to him. “Everything is

fine, honey,” I assure him as I gently caress his cheeks. “How do you

feel about staying here for a little while?” I inquired, hoping to soothe

his nerves.

“We can stay here, mommy,” he asked as his eyes immediately lit up. It

seems like Blaze grew fond of this place during the short span of time

that he was here.

“Only for a few days,” I told him, forcing a smile on my face.

“That's okay, Mommy! As long as you're with me, I'm happy wherever

we go!" He exclaimed, wrapping me in a warm embrace.

I didn’t notice Sebastian walking toward us. “How do you like your

room, Blaze?”

We both turned at once in his direction. “Are you a friend of my

mommy?” Blaze asked curiously.

Sebastian and I looked at each other, weighing the situation. “You could

say that,” Sebastian answered without giving Blaze much context.

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I let out a sigh of relief upon hearing his answer.

“Your house is huge and beautiful,” he commented.

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“Thank you. But being in a house this large can sometimes make you

feel lonely when you're here all by yourself. Would you like to

accompany me?” Sebastian asked him.

Blaze frowned and pouted his lips as if he didn’t understand what

Sebastian was talking about. “How do you mean you're alone? You

have a lot of people working for you who leave here,” he said

innocently.

I can't hold my chuckle. Sometimes, I forget how clever Blaze is for

someone his age. He possesses knowledge and understanding that

sometimes surprise me.

Sebastian glared at me when he saw me laughing. “But they are not my

family,” he responded, trying to salvage the argument.

Blaze pouted even more, “But we're not your family either.” He's more

confused than he was before.

“Blaire, a little help here?” he said, asking for a rescue.

“Friends are family, right, honey?” I uttered.

“Oh, yes! You're right, mommy!” Blaze chimed in, his agreement

accompanied by a wide, infectious smile. “Okay, mister. We'll stay with

you for as long as my mommy wants to be here,” he added, his

enthusiasm evident in his voice and expression.

It appears that my only choice at the moment is to comply with

Sebastian's plans. I must devise a plan swiftly, or else we'll both fall into

Sebastian's trap.

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