Zero Below

Summary

The day I left the Northwood estate, Julian was leaning against the doorframe.

He watched me pack, a smirk playing on his lips. “What’s this?” he drawled. “Finally realized that even having my child wasn’t enough to make me marry you? Decided he’s useless now, so you’re not even going to take him with you?”

Before I could answer, Leo, who had been eavesdropping just outside the door, crept into the room. He carefully tipped his piggy bank upside down, pouring a handful of coins and crumpled bills into my palm.