Chapter 26
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“Mommy, was I wrong for doing that just now? I shouldn’t have flipped the table, right?” Bambi’s voice was small, yet burdened by guilt. She was still so young and thought that by flipping the table, she had caused them to be kicked out of the Jones residence.
Elara asked gently, “If you had the chance to do it over, would you still flip the table?”
Bambi nodded without hesitation. “I wanted to protect you, Mommy.”
Elara’s smile softened. “Bambi, you did what you could, and you’re my hero.”
“Mommy is my hero!” Bambi said as she nestled into Elara’s embrace,
Hearing her mother’s praise made her eyes shine with pride. Yet, a hint of shyness crept in as she added, “But… I used so much strength. It wasn’t very ladylike.‘
You were born a girl, but girls can be anything they want to be. No one gets to define what a girl should look like or how she should act,” Elara said while pulling Bambi close.
“You were born strong, with the ability to protect yourself. That makes me happy and proud. A girl doesn’t have to be fragile to belong, but I also hope you never abandon your identity as a girl.
“You’ll still be a girl however you choose to be.”
Elara’s words lit a spark of courage in Bambi. “Mommy, I’ve always wanted to learn boxing. I want to become even stronger!”
Bambi had once tried to join Beau in soccer and combat lessons back at the Fisher residence but had been stopped by Ethel, who insisted that girls shouldn’t run and shout like boys.
“Well, it’s perfect timing. Your uncle runs a gym. I’ll ask him to find you a boxing coach,” Elara said.
“You’re the best, Mommy!” Bambi exclaimed as she snuggled deeper into Elara’s arms.
Looking up with curiosity, she asked, “Where are we going now?”
Elara stroked her silky dark hair. “We’re heading to Azure Shores.”
After finalizing the divorce agreement, Elara had secured not only a cash settlement but also houses and retail properties. It was her rightful share.
While she was already scouting for a new hoine to move into once her investments in the stock market paid off, she would make use of one of Harvey’s properties for now.
Not to mention, Azure Shores was one of the most exclusiv residential areas in the Capitol.
When Elara and Bambi stepped out of the taxi, the community manager, Frank Page, approached them promptly “Welcome home, Mrs. Fisher.”
Elara smiled as she said, “You’ll need to address me differently now.”
Frank sighed and corrected himself. “Ms. Jones”
Elara nodded and walked inside while holding Batubi’s hand. As they entered the villa, Frank watched their retreating figures in silence.
It wasn’t long before Harvey received news of Elara moving into Azure Shores. He glanced at a stray tennis ball left in the corner of his study, and irritation flickered acros his features.
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Chapter 26
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Beau had forgotten to tidy up his things again.
Picking up the ball, Harvey threw it against the wall. It bounced back, landing neatly in his hand.
A smirk tugged at his lips. Elara was like this tennis ball, and she was still tethered to him. She was living on his property, likely waiting for him to make the first move and apologize.
Unfortunately for her, Harvey wasn’t the type to appease others. In his mind, buying her a sapphire bracelet and delivering it personally was already the greatest concession he could make.
He had given her a way to reconcile, yet she had refused to take it. If she wouldn’t step down gracefully, then she would have to crawl back here on her own.
“Mr. Fisher, your bath is ready,” a maid’s voice called from the door.
Harvey removed his clothes and entered the bathroom. His skin was smooth, and his physique was sculpted from regular workouts. He had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and sharply defined abs.
He stepped into the bathtub with his long legs leading the way, only to be met with scalding water that made him jerk back in shock.
After hissing through clenched teeth, Harvey immediately turned on the cold water faucet.
