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“I wanted to protect you from Addison. I saw that woman for the demon she was. I hadn’t known how far she would take her treachery, but I knew she would be an issue.
“I didn’t know I was too late when I set things in motion for you to find your way back to Chloe. Although I’m well aware that I failed the two of you well before Addison entered the picture. I’m truly sorry, Gregor.
“I wish I could do it all over. I was so wrong. I deserved my losses, you did not.”
“And Clay, you knew about Sidney?”
His eyes light up. “I did. He was going to lose her with that contract foolishness. It was my hope a marriage would force him to see what was in front of his eyes. Everything else just happened to work in my favor. Wade has done well looking after you all.
“I never kept the truth about him from you boys to hurt you. Your mother wasn’t ready to accept him into our family. I did the best I could to respect her wishes and take care of my boy.
“Evelyn had no children of her own. She was close enough, yet far enough to help me make things work. You are lucky to have Cee. Her love for Chloe is rare.”
I stumble to a chair and flop down. I want to hold on to my anger, but my mind turns to Cee. I know the things I’d do to keep her safe and happy. I don’t know if I can hold a grudge against my father.
I narrow my eyes at him. “But why are you insisting we all run the company?”
“It was how I planned to reveal Wade. I want the four of you to do this as brothers. Oh, and don’t worry. I still have one more son to push to the alter.”
I lift a brow and grin. “Payback is a bitch. You let me know how I can help with that.” I chuckle.
“I’m proud of you, son.”
“I love you, Dad.”
“I love you too. Now go home to your wife and make me another grandchild.”
My chest burns. No matter how much I think Chlo and I have moved forward tonight, I don’t think we’re there yet. However, I get up to get those strawberries and her ice cream so I can get back home to her.
