Chapter 19 Soraya- " Hahaha ! " Soraya had to fake a laugh . For crying out loud , why had Amanda suggested Jacob Steel !! Of all people ! " Mom ? What are you talking about ? Let's leave Mr. Steel out of this , " Soraya said . " But it's true , " Amanda responded . " No , Mom . I - I- " Lost for words , Soraya could only think of one defense . " Jacob is not my type , Mom . Haha . " " Jacob is not your type ? " Amanda questioned . " But he's like Calum in almost every way ! And my son is your type ! " " Oh my god ! " Soraya screamed in her head . She turned to Jacob and found him staring at her , unreadable . " Mr. Steel is a fine gentleman and businessman , but I've changed my preferences , Mom . So , Mr. Steel is not my type , " she claimed . " One Calum is traumatic enough for me . Haha ." " I think we've learned the hard way that it's not good to play matchmaker , " Philip jumped in . " Let's have Soraya figure out for herself who she ends up with . Besides , she's still young . Even if she has Sage , my niece is a beautiful and smart woman . " " Thank you , Uncle ," Soraya said , exhaling slowly . Amanda looked defeated . Her blue eyes bore no life whatsoever . She said , " If only we had been able to prove your innocence back then .. Calum wouldn't have disp- " It's in the past ," Soraya cut in , gently squeezing Amanda's hand . " You tried everything . But I've accepted that some truths will never come to light . " Sult holding Amanda's hand , she said , " I want to move on , Mom " And I'm done with my visit ," Jacob said , getting up . " Get well soon , Mrs. Montclair . " " Now you've scared Jacob away with your matchmaking tendencies , Cedric teased his wife , lightening the mood in the room . Jacob gave a half - smile . " It's alright I understand that Mrs. Montclair truly cherishes Soraya " Turning to Amanda , Jacob added , " Regardless of Calum and Soraya's upcoming divorce , relationships aren't formed by blood - they're built through bonds " The message was clear : even without Calum , Soraya could still have a relationship with Amanda . Jacob's words impressed the older people in the room , and even Soraya looked at Jacob , stunned . She had never known this man was so emotionally mature , considering he had previously judged her . " Thank you for visiting Jacob , Amanda said . " We know now what we must do . " Then , unexpectedly , Amanda winked at Jacob ! Cedric Montclair held his laughter in . Her uncle and aunt were confused - but as for Soraya ? She was mortified ! Fortunately , Jacob did not react . He simply walked toward the door . However , when he opened it , two people were standing there It was Calum and Sage . Calum was frowning , whereas Sage was caught by surprise . " Mommy ! " Sage tanto her and hugged her " Mommy , are you still mad ? You didn't answer my messages Soraya gasped at Sage's hold , stunned . Then , recalling the last time she was with her daughter , her gaze dimmed . Her expression Suraya caged her heart . She looked down at Sage and said , " I was as taisy " Greet your grandparents first , especially your grandma Amanda Soraya ungest , and Sage did precisely that " Grandma , get well soon ," Sage greeted with a smule 11/3 3.56 PM Chapter 19 Soraya did not give Calum a second glance , but she assumed he and Jacob had stepped somewhere else to talk . Upon Calum's return , Sage was already done greeting her grandparents . She had also hugged Philip and Emily . She returned to Soraya and said . " Mommy , I'm hungry . " It was an opportunity to stay away from Calum , so Soraya took it . Without a smile , she excused herself . " I'll take Sage to the cafe downstairs . " Soraya gave no regard to Calum . She walked out of the ro room . hand in hand with Sage The hospital had a café on the second floor . Soraya took Sage there for a snack . She didn't say anything at first and simply ordered pancakes . As Sage ate , she said , " This doesn't taste like the pancakes you make me , Mom . Soraya said nothing . " Aunt Rose has been visiting me at home . She tried to cook me pancakes , but they don't taste the same , " Sage added . That revelation stung . So , Rose has been playing house already . It shouldn't have surprised her . She had expected it , but it still hurt . Isee , Soraya said . " So , your Aunt Rose has been staying at our house ? " " She only visits sometimes , but last night , Aunt Rose slept in your room with Daddy because it suddenly rained ," Sage said . Then she paused , realizing too late that she shouldn't have mentioned it . " In our room , Soraya repeated in her head . Then , she scoffed inwardly . They slept together in our room . me " I'm sorry , Mommy , " Sage said . " Daddy told not to tell you , but I forgot . Yet again . Soraya caught sight of the charm bracelet around her daughter's wrist . She also noticed how Sage's clothes were different . They weren't the ones she had bought for her . Clearly , they were from Rose . - too fashionable , just like her . Her daughter was indeed .. changing . in ? Wh Then , Sage changed the topic , " Mommy , will you cook me pancakes again ? When will you come home ? " Soraya sucked in a deep breath and suggested , " You can ask your Auri ! Rose to try a buttermilk pancake recipe . That's what makes the difference . I won't be coming home to make pancakes for you - at least for now . You now have your Aunt Rose " Besides , I'll be very busy from now on ," Soraya added . " On " Sage pouted . I'll tell Aunt Rose . That's okay , I guess , If I don't like Aunt Rose's cooking , she takes me out to my favorite cafes ." " Aunt Rose has taken me to Daddy's office ," Sage shared , suddenly smiling . " I was really happy . It was the first time I've seen Daddy's meto office ! Soraya froze For the entirety of their marriage , Calum had never once allowed her to take Sage to his office . And the reason ? Questions would arise . Calum wouldn't be able to stop Sage from calling him " Daddy ." It would reveal that he was married - and Soraya was his wife Yet he allowed Rose to take Sage to his offer In Calum's world . Rose belonged more than she ever did . Soraya could only imagine that the employees at Montclair Group assumed Rose was Sage's mother . And together with Calum , they were a perfect family She clenched her jaw , whispering silently , Control , Soraya , control . Feelings pass Feelings pass Control " 2-3 354 PM Chapter 19 Calum - " We agree for you to divorce Soraya , " Amanda said while holding Cedric's hand . " She deserves better . " " And you think Soraya deserves Jacob ? " Calum said in an icy tone . " I overheard your conversation outside the room . Please , Mother , Do not humiliate me . Jacob is my friend , and he dislikes Soraya . " " It didn't seem that way to me ! " Amanda shot back . " He was just being polite , " Calum pointed out . " I've had enough of you looking down on Soraya ! " Philip interrupted . " Soraya s ready ? We need to get this done ASAP ! " " You don't deserve Soraya ! " Philip added . said you've amended the divorce . When are the papers . Calum gritted his teeth . He no longer retorted . After all , the Azars were bitter . It was natural for them to think their niece deserved someone better . As for his parents , he had never truly understood what they saw in Soraya . Ever since they were young , his mother had always talked about the idea of him marrying Soraya . Back then , he never took her persistence seriously . He didn't mind Soraya's presence . She was nice to talk to . But after one reckless night - a party , too much to drink , and a setup that was never fully uncovered he was forced into marriage . He began to resent Soraya . But now , things were different . Since last year , Calum became the company's major shareholder . Moreover , he met Rose . " The documents are done . I'll be sending the divorce papers to Soraya next week , " Calum said . " You better give her a fair share , Calum - for all the sacrifices Soraya has made - for raising Sage and for putting up with you ! " Amanda snapped . POWER Calum only shook his head . " I'm giving Soraya fifty million dollars . That should be enough to give her a comfortable life ." His parents seemed amenable , but his mother's following words shocked him . " I was personally responsible for pushing you and Soraya to get married , so I'd also like to compensate Soraya . " Amanda looked at Cedric and revealed . " I'd like to give Soraya all my shares at the Montblair Group . " Calum's expression hardened . Was this just another excuse to keep Soraya close 宙