She sighed in relief after e-mailing the document to her boss and turning off the laptop. Finally, the important contract was completed which was left unfinished due to her taking the off early today. She closed her eye leaning back on the chair and relaxing for few moments. As much as she wanted to stay like this, she couldn’t do it, as she needed to go downstairs to Gwen and Jace whom she had left playing with each other before coming upstairs, thinking about them, she got up from her chair picking up her phone. Just as she was on 1st step of the stairs, she saw her husband picking up their son in the hallway, he looked happy but as soon as he saw Gwen, his smile disappeared, seeing that she frowned and hurried down the stairs however, Mark’s loud voice startled her, quickly realizing the situation, she rushed to Gwen.
“Mark!” what is wrong with you?” asking in anger and confusion she embraced frightened Gwen. He didn’t answer and instead, putting down Jace he walked past her completely ignoring. Seething inwardly, she forced a smile towards Jace who was looking at her with a puzzled expression.
“Wow! this painting looks so pretty; did you draw this or Winnie?” asking excitedly about picture of scenery Jace was holding she tried to divert their attention and she was somewhat successful as she saw his face lit up and Gwen also lifted her head up.
“We both draw this Mama but drawing Barry’s (their dog) house was my ideas” Jace happily informed her pointing to a triangle shape with a dog face in between.
“Its really good and this picture looks exactly like Barry” She said getting impressed.
“I painted Barry, hearing her praise, Gwen also participated.
“That is amazing sweetie, now why don’t you guys draw mama’s picture and draw me in a princess’s dress okay?”
"Really Mom? then can I draw you in queen Alsa's dress?" asked Gwen excitedly.
"Sure sweetheart, just as you like it" ruffling their hair, she sent them to lounge again she went upstairs. Burst opening the door she questioned.
“What the hell was that Mark? why did you shout on Gwen? She was trying very hard to contain her anger after seeing how he yelled at Gwen.
"No, you tell me why she is still here? She should have left by now?" Mark Eastwood asked, ignoring her question again. He was very happy when she texted him to remind about their outing plan which they had made few days ago, but his mood was completely ruined after seeing his wife's daughter from her previous marriage.
“And I am asking you, why she shouldn’t be here? and why are you treating her like an outsider? She is my daughter and has every right to stay with me for as long as she wants to. I don’t give anyone the right to object about it, don’t you feel ashamed getting jealous to an 11-year-old kid? I don’t understand why you hate her so much?”
"Why? you wanan know why? I hate her because you love her, it’s because she is "that man's" daughter, and you, you always bring her in whenever we make plan to go out, you prioritize her happiness more than our, you love her more than us, doesn't this proves..
"Stop it Mark! how could you say something like that? this is just so absurd; how can you think like that? she is just an innocent child.” Mandy replied and tried very hard to keep her from shouting at him, the main reason was that she did not want to prolong their argument because of Jace and Gwen who were already quite upset from earlier incident, and secondly, it would end in both of them shouting at each other which was the least she wanted.
“So, what if she is just a kid, she is flesh and blood of that bastard whom you couldn't forget even after so many years, and I know very well that you want to be with her to reminisce your loving past with him
"Mark! She shouted at the top of her lungs as she couldn't keep her anger after what he said.
"Now you have taken this too far, I am warning you Mark, this should be the last time you bring him up in our conversation or speak ill about Gwen otherwise we would have our next discussion through my lawyer"
clinching her fists, she said glaring at him, at this point she was could barely contain her anger and talk reason with him when all he ever does was to bring her ex in their every little argument.
“And I would suggest you stay here with your petty jealousy and disgusting thoughts, I don’t want to see your face and ruin my time" With that she closed the door with loud noise but she did not go downstairs immediately, she stayed there trying to calm herself but it didn't help as she could hear Mark cursing, greeting her teeth she walked away.
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