Chapter 12 Five years of freedom , and Talia had absolutely zero interest looking back . She scooped up Isabella and turned to walk away . Of course Trevor stepped into her path . He looked like hell - older , worn down , with bloodshot eyes like he b hadn't slept in weeks . Part of her felt a flicker of satisfaction at that . " Talia , do you have any idea how long I've been searching for you ? Why do you keep moving ? Why are you running from me ? Why won't you just talk to me ? " Same entitled bullshit , just different day . " Im not running from , Trevor . " Talia's voice was flat , emotionless . I'm living my own new life . You should try it sometime . " She spoke to him like he was a complete stranger - which , honestly , he might as well have been . Trevor stared at her , something desperate flickering in his eyes . Then his gaze shifted to Isabella , and when he saw that little face - a perfect mirror of Talia's features - he went completely still . " Talia . You really were pregnant when you left . " His voice cracked . " Why didn't you tell me ? Why didn't you- He looked dazed for a second , then suddenly frantic Come home . Both of you . I'll do whatever it takes - we can get married tomorrow , you everything- " He reached toward Isabella , but Talia stepped back quickly " Trevor , are you out of your damn mind ? What fantasy are you living in ? I take care of my own child . I don't need you for anything . " ril give " But she's my child too ! " The words ripped out of him like they were bleeding . Tve already lost five years . I can't lose any more . Just give me one chance to fix this . " Talia was about to tell him exactly where he could shove his second chances when Isabella piped up . " You're not my daddy . My real daddy is super nice and he buys me gelato and reads me stories . " She waved her little hand behind her . " Daddy ! This scary man is being mean to Mommy ! " Trevor's face went frozen with shock . He looked past Talla as Luigi approached , a flicker of recognition in his eyes . " Luigi fucking Marrone . " His voice was pure venom . Talia was stunned - they knew each other ? " What the hell is this ? Luigi calmly lifted Isabells into his arms , his voice steady , " That depends . What do you want it to be ? " " Daddy ! " Isabella snuggled against him happily . Trevor's hands clenched into fists , his face twisted with rage . He took a step forward , but Talia moved between them . " Don't . " Her voice could have cut glass . " Trevor . I have my own family have . " now . T My o own life . Don't you dare try to destroy what I've built , or I swear to God I'll fight you with everything I You Wanted Her Happy WITH MY GLORY ? I Made You Childless WITH YOUR BLOODLINE 52.416 Chapter 12 She took Luigi's free hand , completing the picture of a happy family . " That's my kid you're carrying around ! Or were you screwing him behind my back five years ago too ? " 52 The accusation hit like a slap , but Talia didn't flinch . She was so done with his drama , his assumptions , his need to make everything about him... She let him think whatever he wanted . It was easier than the truth . " You cheated on me ... " Trevor's voice was barely a whisper , like he couldn't believe it . " How could you do that to us ? " He stepped closer , something dangerous flickering in his eyes - the old Trevor , the one who solved problems with his fists and his money . Talia stumbled back , but Luigi's arm came around her immediately , solid and protective . The two men stared each other down in tense silence . Trevor looked like he wanted to throw punches , but he also looked like he knew he had no right to , Finally , Isabella rubbed her sleepy eyes and wrapped her arms around Luigi's neck . " Daddy . I'm really tired . Can we go home now ? " The simple words hit Trevor like a physical blow . His eyes filled with tears , and he took a shaky step backward He just stood there , broken and defeated , watching them walked away . On the way home , Talla finally asked what had been eating at her . " You knew him . Which means you knew who I was from the beginning , right ?" Luigi didn't try to deny it " Yeah , we did some business together a few years back . I saw you with him a couple times . You probably don't remember me we never actually met . Running into you here was just coincidence . " It all made sense now . Why he'd known her name without asking . Why he'd been so comfortable with her from day one , like they were old friends . They'd crossed paths before , in another life .