Chapter 179: A girl at the Orphanage

He pulled her to himself, letting her rest her head on his chest. His chin on her hair, calming himself and he guessed Genesis would be doing the same too.

He brought her to sit on his thighs and held her hand “I’m sorry for everything, Genesis. I treated you unfairly and said unpleasant words to you, I’m sorry.

I didn’t premeditated to cheat on you with Tessa. I swear I didn’t. After I left your place that evening, I was sad so I went to the bar. I got drunk and struggled to get home.

When Tessa arrived, I only saw you. I was hallucinating and remembered I said “glad you came” and everything else happened.

I’m sorry Gene, really sorry. I won’t let this shameless act ever repeat itself, I promise” Richard pleaded.

Genesis just glared at him without a word. If she can let that intimate act of his and Tessa go, what about the aspect of his words of Humiliation?

He said she forced a kiss on him. How can he say such words to her? That’s humiliating and embarrassing. Is he going to apologise on that as well?

“Say something, Genesis. Why are you quiet?” Richard asked, holding both of her hands and giving it a soft squeeze.

“What do I say? You once said I forced a kiss on you and you are still in love with Tessa. I really don’t know what to say or how to accept your apologies and begin again with you” Genesis stuttered.

Richard felt guilty. He sighed softly and said “I’m sorry about everything in the past. When I say everything, it’s indeed everything”

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Jace stayed awake all night. Arianna was sleeping next to him. He would soon find out the truth about that night. What actually happened that night. Somehow, he felt Arianna was no longer attractive to him anymore. He’d been feeling that way for a few days now.

He remained in his study, his mind was flying in the clouds, he was eager. Knowing the truth should make him feel relaxed but no, it’s on the contrary making him feel agitated.

His son’s birthday was that day. Eli would be celebrating his fifth birthday and he feels proud that his son was growing. How amazing it would be for him to get a sibling.

The next morning, at the Rachel Tasha’s Orphanage, Eli was dressed in a designer suit.

His uncle Chase was handling the entire ceremony. All the children came out to take photography with Eli. They cut cake and everyone had a bite.

The birthday party will take place at Jace’s Mansion. But since Arianna wants him to mark his birthday with less privileged children, they came there for it and would return home for the party.

Among the children at the orphanage was a beautiful four year old girl. Her eyes were blue like Jace’s and her skin white. She seemed to be an introvert. Her hair was blonde and her lips thin and pinkish. She’s a little beauty among the rest of the kids.

Her eyes were fixed on Chase. Immediately she saw the man, she liked him. She wished he was her daddy. She has no daddy and wished she could have one in Chase.

All the kids were given a present and had a sumptuous meal with Eli. They saw Eli as if he was the son of a god or goddess. His skin was glittering, white and he looked fragile and handsome.

His suit was an expensive one. His pair of shoes were a leather custom designer made. It was shiny and many of the kids fixed their gaze on it.

Was the boy also born by his parents the same way they were also born? Such great love was poured on him by his parents and uncle.

Eli took a few bites of his meal and pushed the rest aside. He was no longer interested in it. An action that impressed the children more.

Arianna was all smiles. Her toil of the past had been forgotten. She remembered her past struggle, her pain and the effort to give Eli a good life.

She worked hard to save money to enrol him in a school and even at that, she couldn’t meet up. But as soon as Jace knew Eli was his, her toil and struggles came to an end.

The boy is a spitting image of him. The resemblance was much. If she didn’t identify herself as Eli’s mother, a lot of people would never guess that she’s his mom.

But that cannot be with Jace. Once a person sets his eyes on Jace and then sees Eli. He already knows the relationship between them, it’s so glaring.

“Thank you my love” Jace stuttered.

Arianna turned abruptly and faced him “For what?” She asked with a shrug.

“For Eli” Jace replied, turning to glance at her with a romantic wink. “Eli is the best thing I’ve ever got and thanks to you for giving me this amazing son,” He added.

Arianna blushed. How admirable he loves his son.

Chase gave a vote of thanks and was about to leave when a little girl came from behind him and placed her little palm in his.

He turned and saw the little girl. For the first time in a while, Chase felt a flush of adrenaline gushed through his spine. Who is this girl and why this sudden feeling?

She bears a slight resemblance with Eli. Her eyes and lips were like Eli which invariably was like Jace.

“Will you be my daddy?” The little girl asked with moist eyes.