Chapter 30

Six Months Later

Georgina West

Six months had passed since the day I stormed out of Archer's life, and in that time, I hadn't spoken to him or even caught a glimpse of him. Instead, Steve, his loyal bodyguard, had taken over the task of shuttling the kids between our houses.

Initially, the children had struggled to adjust to the new arrangement. There were tears and protests, but eventually, they came to accept the new routine. They understood that despite the changes, both Archer and I remained constants in their lives.

As for me, I found myself settling into a newfound sense of calm and contentment. For the first time in years, I wasn't plagued by confusion or overwhelmed by petty grievances. I focused on my work and cherished the precious moments with my children.

Though I was initially unhappy with Jason's blunt words, his reality check had ultimately allowed me to make positive changes in my life. I had distanced myself from the chaos and violence that had once consumed me, deter