"Alice, he's going to fight Arkan's custody in court!"I sniffed and couldn't think of what to do when that happened."Shh! You're making noise. Arkan might wake up. Maybe he's just scaring you," she said indifferently while continuing to eat ice cream."No. You know that monster. He is not holy," I repeated my litany."Probably. That's why he's a monster, silly," she replied dismissively.I was irritated by her answer, so I threw the tissue with mucus at her."Mayu, right! Do I look like trash?"I cringed when she artfully removed the tissue and actually sprayed alcohol on her hands."Why don't you seem interested?" I raised an eyebrow, which made her frown."Maybe it's because he's just scaring you. Maybe he wants you to get together at his house. Do you get it?"I shook my head because I couldn't imagine that Aldo would think that."That's vague. Also, Arkan doesn't want him. You can't force the boy if he doesn't want to." I snorted but slumped my shoulders, leaning against Alice's

I don't know where I should go. Arkan climbed on the bed first, then called me."Mom, here!" He even tapped the place next to him.I let out a sigh and lay there. I immediately hugged him and covered him with the blanket. I didn't look for or wait for Aldo, who had been talking to someone on his cell phone."Daddy isn't done yet?" Arkan asked weakly."Don't wait for him, baby. Sleep now, it's already late."He nodded a little, but even so, I knew he would still be waiting for him, so I couldn't sleep either. I just closed my eyes, but I wasn't asleep yet. I even heard Aldo's approaching footsteps."Why are you still awake, Buddy?" asked Arkan."Shh, Daddy. Keep quiet; Mommy is asleep," he whispered.I'm not sure if Aldo answered. The only thing I know is that the bed screeched on the other side of Arkan, and someone placed a strong hand on my arm while I was hugging Arkan."Sleep, kiddo," he whispered.I couldn't help but frown after feeling his sweet caress on my arm. He didn't seem

"Miss, eat now. You shouldn't be hungry," said the police officer.He placed a tray with food and orange juice on the side, as well as a glass of water.I raised my eyebrows. I didn't know there was special treatment in prison. I was not even sent out to socialize with others. Even the clothes they gave me earlier were bought at the mall."Uhm, hasn't your friend called yet?""Not yet, Miss. Eat now. When you need something, just say it. Just call any policeman there."My forehead furrowed, and my eyes narrowed. I think there is something wrong with the events, but I will not act anymore. Maybe I can use this chance to take advantage of everything.When night came, I couldn't sleep. Besides Alice not calling, I was worried for Arkan. I would like to call them, but I'm shy. I don't even know what to say to my son.I gently hugged my legs and leaned my forehead there. I want to cry. I don't even know where to find help. I can think of Apollo and Gueco, but I think it is unlikely that th

"Don't worry, I'll give you some time to bond with Arkan before I get him. I am more deserving of being his mother than you, Mayu." Addison smirked before turning to leave them there.My eyes narrowed, but I couldn't do anything. I just looked at Mommy without emotion.She arched her brow and then moved aside to let the policeman open the jail."I hope now you keep your word. After all, you and Aldo are not on good terms; leave Arkan to Addison so that Aldo will choose her. I will send you home. I hope one week is enough to say goodbye to Arkan." I wanted to answer and protest, but for my son, I remained silent. What is important to me now is to be free, even if only temporarily. I miss Arkan so much.I don't know what connection Mommy has to that day I was released. She accompanied me to the car, but I was silent, as was she. When she got to the apartment, she immediately stopped my wrist."If you agree with me, I promise you won't live alone anymore. I will claim you as my daughter

"Please, Daddy. Don't push Mommy away," Arkan begged sadly.My throat hurts, and I don't know how to speak. I managed to glance at Aldo, but his eyes were on Arkan. I couldn't read his reaction, but I could see the slight tension in his jaw.I didn't know he needed to think about that. I thought that I would automatically live here too, but it seems that he decided differently.He didn't answer yet, which made Arkan's eyebrows cross as he stood up."If you won't let my Mommy be with me, then we're leaving—""Of course, she will live here too. She'll be with you. I didn't say anything that she wouldn't live here," Aldo responded.Only then did Arkan breathe a sigh of relief. He shrugged then gave me a wink that made me frown. I don't know what Arkan is planning, but I'm glad he's not abandoning me like before."I have lots of rules, Daddy. I hope you know that just because I said I liked it here doesn't mean we're completely good. There's more you need to comply with before we're final