Chapter 5 - William Refuses To Back Down From His Mother
The chilling threat hung in the air between them, silencing Eleanor completely as she stared at her son in absolute shock.
William turned his back on her, kneeling down once more to carefully gather the scattered tiny baby clothes from the marble floor.
He folded each tiny onesie and blanket with tender care, placing them back into their wicker storage basket without another word.
“Come with me, Chloe,” William said softly, holding out his hand to his wife with an expression of deep, unwavering devotion.
Chloe took his hand, letting him guide her away from the grand staircase and toward the private elevator at the back of the hall.
Eleanor stood frozen on the landing, realizing that her lifelong control over her son had finally and permanently snapped in half.
“You’re making a massive mistake, William!” Eleanor screamed after them as the elevator doors slid shut with a soft metallic chime.
Inside the quiet compartment, Chloe leaned against William’s chest, listening to the steady, reassuring beat of his heart.
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“Do you really think she’ll ever accept us, William?” Chloe asked quietly, her voice laced with lingering fear and exhaustion.
“She doesn't have to accept us anymore, sweetheart,” William kissed her forehead tenderly. “We are our own family now.”
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