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A Journey from Bitterness to Truth (Matilda and Yvan) novel Chapter 8

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Was this kid coached by Matilda? Teaching him to play twofaced games like this

Yvan, seething with anger, stormed into the living room and caught sight of Matilda standing there. All the emotions from their fiveyear separation surged to his heart in an instant

Matilda’s eyes held a deeprooted fear and pain that made Yvan involuntarily clench his fists

It’s been a while,he said tersely

Matilda didn’t respond

Logan, unable to stop Yvan, ran to his mother’s side, took her hand, and said, Don’t worry, Mommy. Let’s go to bed.” 

Mother and son turned to leave, intending to ignore Yvan completely

Stop right there!” 

The angry voice from behind made Matilda shiver, and even Logan could feel her hand. trembling

Yvan, his anger turning into a bitter laugh, said, Aren’t you going to explain this kid to me?” 

What’s there to explain?Matilda’s voice shook as she faced Yvan. I’ve served five years. Why can’t you just let me be?” 

Five years. Five years that had demolished all her love and hope for him

Yvan narrowed his eyes, dissatisfied with her reaction. You got what you deserved. Why play the victim?” 

Tears welled in Matilda’s eyes as she turned away and said bitterly. Right? So what are you doing here, throwing yourself at a woman with a record like mine? Am I really worth entering your grand home?” 

You? Worth it? Hardly.Yvan reached out and grabbed Logan’s hand. But he is!” 

Matilda fought back tears, but Logan was unexpectedly calm. He looked straight at Yvan and said softly, Mr. Boyd, please let go.” 

That polite pleaseand Mr. Boydwere like needles to Yvan’s heart

Call me Dad,he demanded

I don’t have a dad.” 

Logan looked up, a smile playing on his lips. I just have a mom who spent five years in jail.In that moment, Yvan had to admit he was bested by a child

Matilda hadn’t said a word, but Logan’s single sentence pierced him with a thousand arrows

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Five years in jail for what? For destroying his child and his love! How dare she now wear the face of a victim

Suddenly, Yvan remembered what Matilda had said as she was taken away five years ago

If you ever realize how wrong you’ve been today… 

A tightness gripped Yvan’s chest, and he looked at Logan, asking a stupid question, When were you born, kid?” 

Do you need to ask? In prison, of course.” 

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