Finally Found You (Paradise Bay Billionaire Brothers Book 7) by Claudia Burgoa

Author:Claudia Burgoa [Burgoa, Claudia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-06T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Three

Camilla

A knot of unease twists in my stomach, but I remind myself that Kenzy isn’t my child, and I have no jurisdiction over this exchange. She has the right to see her mother, and Lysander knows what’s best for his daughter. I swallow the bitter taste of helplessness and stand nearby, ready to step in if she needs me.

“Why is she here?” Elsie narrows her eyes at me, her tone venomous.

“Stick to what we discussed,” Lysander says with practiced calm, but there’s an edge of anger hiding in his tone.

“She’s a bad influence on my daughter,” Elsie snaps, her smirk dripping with malice. “Are you trying to see if you can have your own daddy?”

The way she says the word, it sounds dirty and wrong. It takes a lot of my control not to snap at her—or leave the room.

Elsie clucks her tongue, looking me up and down. “Obviously you have daddy issues.” She turns her gaze toward Kenzy, her expression darkening. “Be careful. She might want to steal your father.”

“Elsie,” Lysander warns, his patience wearing thin.

With a huff, she plasters a saccharine smile on her face and pulls Kenzy into a tight embrace. “You’re so tall and beautiful, Kenzington.”

I cringe at the name she calls her, but I don’t say a word. I’m just here to… why am I even here? I should leave, but I don’t because I fear this woman might try to hurt Kenzy before she disappears from her life.

“Are you coming to stay with us, too?” Kenzy asks, her hopeful gaze tugging at my heartstrings.

Lysander clears his throat, his glare piercing Elsie like a knife.

“My life is too hectic,” Elsie says, rubbing her eyes as if she’s clearing some tears. She’s a good actress. I will give her that. “Though I would love to stay as part of your life, I can’t.”

“But maybe we could try being a family. Unless… Are you married?” Kenzy questions.

“No, I don’t have a family. You’re the only person who owns my heart,” she purrs, spewing lies as easily as breathing. “But I’m not fit to be a mother. I mean… it’s a family trait. Look at Camilla’s mother. She killed herself after giving birth to her little bastard.”

“Elsie,” Lysander growls, the muscles in his jaw clenched, his anger simmering just below the surface.

“Right. All I wanted was to hug you and tell you how much I love you. But it’ll be best if you stay with your father. He has money, and I can’t support you.”

“Maybe Dad can give you a job like he did with Camilla,” Kenzy suggests, her innocence shining through.

“Huh. You gave her a job?” Elsie narrows her gaze. “She’s really trying to take away your daddy, isn’t she?”

Lysander looks at Finnegan Gil, who’s been observing patiently from the entrance. “You can take her away. We’re done here.”

“I’m not,” Elsie refuses. “I need more time with my daughter.”

“You pushed too far, and if you say one more thing, you might end up wearing an orange jumper,” he warns, his smile deceptively inviting.

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