Chapter 141: Chasing Her A Piece of My Love 

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Chapter 141: Chasing Her A Piece of My Love 

Ruby’s POV 

A sharp pain struck my head. 

I never imagined that man would dare to come and see the twins. I didn’t like the implications of his presence. He had no business interfering with my new life, Whatever was between us was over. 

I leaned my forehead against the steering wheel, eyes closed, trying to push away any lingering memories of him. Enough thinking about him. The twins couldn’t see me in a bad mood. I checked my phone and sighed. Still plenty of time left. I could finish that work later tonight. 

A few minutes later, the final school bell rang in the distance, my signal that my little girls would be in my arms again within moments. 

I stood outside the school gates, hands tucked into my coat pockets, pretending I wasn’t still trembling from facing Killian earlier. When the doors opened and the twins emerged with the crowd, every noise in my head fell silent. 

“Alice, come on! There’s Mommy!” Anna called out. 

“Hi, Mom!” Alice chimed in. 

They waved at a few classmates, their tiny hands fluttering under the afternoon sun, then ran straight toward me. I crouched down and caught them both at once, one in each arm, burying my face between their warm little necks. They smelled like crayons and sunshine and a kind of happiness I’d feared I’d never feel again. 

“Did you girls have a good day?” I asked, kissing their foreheads. 

Anna nodded. “I got a star sticker during reading time!” 

“And I shared my apple slices!” Alice added proudly. 

“That’s wonderful,” I said with a tender smile. “You’re both amazing.” 

They beamed. For a moment, I thought about using this free time for something just for the twins. It had been so long since I’d taken them out for fun. The last time was when I was still with Mikael. 

“Want to go on a little adventure?” I asked, standing up and brushing off my knees. 

Their eyes lit up and they shouted in unison, “Where to?” 

“You’ll see.” 

I guided them both to the car and buckled their seatbelts. Anna and Alice couldn’t stop exclaiming how this was the best day ever. If only Mikael were here. He would have loved spoiling his daughters. We ended up at a mall; a small one in the heart of the city. I took them for ice cream first; two scoops, of course, because who says sorrow and joy can’t share the same table? 

Alice chose strawberry swirl. Anna picked mint chocolate chip, even though she always forgets halfway through that she doesn’t like “green food.” 

I watched them from across the table as they licked their cones, giggling between bites, smearing pink and green across their cheeks. My heart felt full. 

They are my reason to keep going. My strength when I smile through the pain, laugh through the emptiness, and feel moved when I’m on the verge of fainting. 

After the ice cream, we walked around. I let them each pick out a small toy–something simple and sweet. A plush fox for Anna, a sparkly unicorn keychain for Alice. They walked side by side next to me, chatting about anything and everything. 

“Mommy, we saw Uncle Killian at school,” Alice suddenly blurted out. 

Anna hugged her plush fox and nodded. 

“He came to our school!” Anna chimed in. 

I tensed the moment I heard that man’s name come from my daughters‘ lips. I forced a smile and tried to act as though nothing was wrong. 

“Really? What did you talk about?” I asked, squeezing Alice’s little hand. 

“So many things!” 

Anna held onto the tip of my finger and gave me a mischievous grin. “And we have a secret. Right, Alice?” 

“Right! A secret that we’re going to hear another dragon story!” 

“Alice! You weren’t supposed to tell!” she scolded. 

Alice quickly covered her mouth with one hand. “Oops!” 

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Chapter 141: Chasing Her – A Piece of My Love 

“All right, all right. Mommy will pretend she didn’t hear that.” 

I shook my head, chuckling at my daughters‘ antics. My hands took turns ruffling their hair as I gently led them back to the 

car. 

By the time we got home, the sun was already beginning to set. 

Golden light spilled through the windows as I opened the door. Inside, Luna Karina was sitting on the couch with Elias perched on her hip. He squealed when he saw us, his little legs kicking wildly. 

“Luna Karina? Sorry, I didn’t know you were stopping by.” 

Karina rolled her eyes. “Please, Rosalyn, our houses are just steps apart. Relax” 

I gave her a crooked smile and walked over. 

“Looks like someone missed you,” Karina said with a grin. 

The twins rushed forward, cooing and patting Elias’s chubby hands. His nanny stood nearby, effortlessly gathering his things. 

I stepped inside and set my bag by the door. “Thanks for watching him, Karina.” 

“No problem,” she said, then narrowed her eyes 

at me. “You look tense. Something wrong?” 

I forced a smile. “No, just a long day. The usual chaos.” 

She didn’t buy it, but she didn’t push either. A message pinged on her phone. 

“Gamma’s calling me back to the estate.” 

I nodded. “Take care of yourself.” 

She kissed Elias on the cheek, then the twins, and left with concern quietly hanging on her shoulders. I pretended not to notice. I didn’t need that kind of attention. I was still strong. 

After dinner, I bathed the twins, braided their hair, and read them their favorite bedtime story. 

A tale about a wolf princess who saved her village by listening to the moon. Elias nursed and drifted to sleep in the cradle of my arms. 

I did everything I was 

supposed to do. All the things Mikael and I used to do–together. 

But when the house finally went quiet, I found myself standing in my bedroom with that damned letter in my hand. The letter Killian had given me. Addressed to me, my name written clearly across the front of the envelope. It made me angry. Why had Mikael left this with Killian instead of his own brother? 

I sat down on the ed 

Mikael’s Letter: 

My Dearest Rosalyn, 

If you’re reading thi 

the bed and opened it, my hands trembling. 

it means I didn’t make it back. 

Truly, you were always home to me. I swear, I always wanted to return to you–wherever you were. Every part of me longed to come back to you, our children, and the life we built together. 

But if I couldn’t then I had to leave this behind. 

I want you to know: I love you. From the very first moment we met, through every storm. Even when you were still trying to forget someone else’s name. 

You are the best thing that ever happened to me. You gave me everything–your love, your trust, our children. And I die full of gratitude for it. 

But now I have 

on 

hing to ask of you. Don’t do this alone. You don’t have to. 

If Killian finds his way back to you, don’t shut the door just to protect my memory. I trust him. I asked him to look after you. Because if there’s anyone else in this world I’d trust with your heart besides myself–it’s him. 

And you deserve to love again. 

Live, Ros. Not just for the kids. But for you. And maybe, one day for someone else too. 

Forever yours, 

Mikael 

I didn’t realize I had been drowning in tears until the paper crumpled in my grasp, wet and trembling. The pain tore through my heart once more. I fought the urge to scream, clawing at my chest in hopes that my soul wouldn’t shatter completely that I could just follow him. 

Chapter 141 Chasing Her A Piece of My Love 

I jolted at the sound of Anna’s voice. I quickly wiped away my fears as best I could. The twine stood sleepily in the doorway so small in their pajamas. Alice was the first to run over, climbing into my lap 

“Why are you sad?” 

Anna followed, wrapping her arms around my waist. 

“Is it about Dad again?” 

“Oh, the usual. I just miss him,” I said with a laugh between sobs “You know your dad, he used to play little pranks on the sometimes” 

They both laughed, even though I knew they were doing exactly what I was holding onto the beautiful memories, and learning to live with the fact that the one we loved was gone. 

“Someone told us it’s okay to cry, Alice murmured softly. 

“So, it’s okay if you’re sad in front of us, Mom.” 

That broke the dam. 

I pulled them into a tight embrace, holding on as the weight pressed harder against my shoulders. And I reminded myself that I was lucky to still have them; pieces of Mikael and me that are still alive in this world 

I’m not alone, no matter what the voices in my head try to whisper. 

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