Chasing Shadows Of Love

ing to concentrate in spite of her racing thoughts. Up u

able voice boome

up. Austin was standing at the doorway

her voice beginnin

itive looks, he strode toward

d around, hissing, "

d enough waiting. When we speak,

guide him out of sight. "Pl

g my son from me," he said, his voice rising.

the office as coworkers e

embarrassment. "Lower

e had years to tell me the truth, Joan.

n shouted, her

m fell

tood her ground. "This isn't about

Austin asked, his voice lo

ps squeezed into a thin lin

e and hurried out of the off

there, his hands clenched. "Joann, th

wall without any intention. Ethan looked at her ever

re interrupted by the

le, she answered,

next to her and asked, "Wh

"Ethan, I'm not depressed.

th a tilt of his head. "Did

n blinked. "Wha

amed at you during the celebratio

't worry about it, will

ed. "Is he

Her mouth opened and closed as she searched f

that?" she manag

familiar expression. Additionally, unli

rs. "Ethan, all that matt

mmy, why don't we live

y dear, you're too little to comprehend. However,

momentarily satiated as he

e clutched him. For what length o

a sly smile. Joan Carter's most recent g

coffee and whis

the headline. A grainy picture of Joan and Ethan at the e

er helper. "Did you ensure that it

he answer. "Everyon

t. Pay attention to the comments. I'd li

r that day with her head lowered. As she pushed t

her?" Someon

ld of the billionaire

eight of their looks. Tears were running down her face

against the door and banged

ted it up hesitantly. The cruelly worded

for her?" Joan sank t

nthouse. With a voice full of satisfaction, she said, "Joa

ight. Austin was standing there when she op

ng for an invitation, sa

she continued, "Austin,

swered in a strong voice. "Joann,

as she froze. "You'r

ng it. Because of you, I have lost out

mply enter his life and insist on be

retorted. "I have rights

r arms. "What

. Joan, I'm ready to fight for shared custody. I'll let the ju

her knees shaky. "That's not

y but determined as h

rned to go. "You have to dec

ing in her chest as

as she fell to the grou

u can't hide forever, Joanie," she read,