Chapter 5 - Leaving The Chicago Restaurant Before Chaos Explodes Entirely
Flashbulbs suddenly sparked near the private dining entrance as a local gossip blogger caught the entire confrontation on camera.
“We are leaving right now, Luca, and if you follow us, I will call the police,” I warned with lethal calm.
I grabbed our coats, scooped Maya’s coloring book into my bag, and grabbed both children by their little hands.
“Nia, wait, please, we need to talk about this!” Luca pleaded, reaching out a trembling hand toward my shoulder.
I slapped his hand away with a fierce glare, marching past Evelyn without sparing her a single glance.
The restaurant erupted into furious whispers the moment the heavy glass doors swung shut behind us.
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We hurried into the chilly Chicago afternoon wind, hailing a waiting black cab parked near the curb.
Inside the safety of the backseat, I pulled my children into my arms and finally let the hot tears fall.
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