Chapter 76: DINNER DATE 4
Alanis seated on a chair now, watched his wife stare at the ocean through the glass. She looked genuinely happy staring at the ocean. He had no idea How loved the ocean this much.
There were just so many things about his wife that he was only learning in this life. Things he should have never ignored in the first place. But in his past life, he had let Claudia’s manipulative whispers cloud his judgment.
Claudia.
The thought of her brought a flicker of anger to his features. She had been the true demon, weaving lies that drove a wedge between him and Harlow. He had believed every word she said, that Harlow was cunning, deceitful, and unworthy of his trust.
Even when Alex was gravely ill, Claudia had gone to shocking lengths to manipulate him. She’d arranged for him to speak with the doctor, even presenting forged hospital reports to convince him that Harlow was lying about their son’s condition. And Alanis had fallen for it.
Now, having relived it all, he saw the truth with painful clarity. Harlow wasn’t the villain Claudia painted her to be. She had never been scheming or malicious. All she had ever wanted was his attention, his love, to be cherished the same way she loved him.
And for their child to have a father.
Something he hadn’t been.
"Welcome to L’Éclat du Palais," A waiter walked in. He was in a uniform, a white shirt and black trousers. A white apron was tied around his waist. Harlow took note of everything as she went over to finally sit in the chair reserved for her.