The Son You Kicked Away
Language: en

I spent three brutal years in the underground fight rings before I finally made my way back to the Hayden estate, a fragile child clinging to my chest. But the homecoming I had pictured didn't exist. Instead, I walked straight into the engagement party of my fiancée, Amelia, and my adoptive brother, Eric. My eyes were bloodshot, my chest heaving as I limped forward. But before a single word could escape my cracked lips, Amelia stepped forward, shielding Eric behind her like he was the one who needed protection. "Jude, what is that look in your eyes?" she spat, her voice dripping with…