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SHADOWS OF THE PAST
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"Daddy?" The small voice stopped Logan Hayes in his tracks, and his heart skipped a beat. He turned to face the boy staring up at him with wide eyes, eyes that reflected his own. "What did you call me?" Logan asked, his voice thick with disbelief and surprise, he has been waiting all his life for someone to call him a dad. "You're back?" Maya Dawson’s voice cut through the air, tense with shock and an unmistakable hint of anger. Logan turned slowly, meeting the gaze of the woman he had spent five years dreaming of. "I never wanted to leave." His words came out as a plea, filled with emotion. Maya shook her head, with a cold tone. "You didn't just leave, Logan. You disappeared." Logan stepped closer, narrowing his eyes. "You think I abandoned you? It was your family, Maya. They forced me out. I fought my way back for you only to find you married to someone else." Her voice wavered as she whispered, "You have no right to come back and disrupt my life now. Richard is my husband." Logan's voice dropped to a low, intense whisper. "Is he my son?" Maya’s silence told him everything. Five years ago, Logan Hayes was forced out of Maya Dawson’s life, pressured by her powerful family into walking away from their marriage. Once a struggling dock worker and the illegitimate son of the Carlton family, Logan left without a word, leaving Maya heartbroken and convinced he had abandoned her.
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SHADOWS OF THE PAST SILENT PROMISE
The next morning, the air in the house was heavy with quiet. Ethan was still asleep upstairs, the early sun casting long shadows across the living room. Logan sat at the kitchen table, his fingers drumming lightly on the surface, waiting for Maya to come down. His tea from the night before had gone cold, untouched, but he barely noticed.Maya appeared in the doorway, her hair loosely tied back and dressed in her usual casual clothes. She paused when she saw Logan, clearly surprised he was up so early."You're up early," she said, crossing the kitchen to make herself some coffee.Logan shrugged. "Couldn't sleep much."Maya nodded as she poured her coffee, not pressing the matter. They stood in the same space, but it felt like they were miles apart.After a long pause, Logan finally broke the silence. "I've been thinking... about what you said yesterday. About trust."Maya glanced at him, her face unreadable. "And?""I know it’s not something I can fix overnight," Logan began, his voice
SHADOWS OF THE PAST CROSSED LINES
The sun was beginning to set as they drove back from the zoo. Ethan had fallen asleep in the back seat, his head resting against the window, worn out from the excitement of the day. The car was quiet, the only sound coming from the gentle hum of the engine and the occasional chirp of birds outside.Logan glanced at Maya from the corner of his eye. She seemed relaxed, her hands loosely gripping the steering wheel as she drove, her eyes focused on the road ahead. It had been a good day, a break from the tension they usually lived with, but the silence between them felt different now. Less strained.“You didn’t have to drive, you know,” Logan said softly, breaking the quiet. “I could’ve taken over.”Maya smiled faintly, keeping her eyes on the road. “It’s fine. I wanted to.”Logan nodded, unsure of what to say next. He glanced at Ethan, his son sleeping peacefully in the back, completely unaware of the quiet tension that always seemed to linger between his parents.“You really made his d
SHADOWS OF THE PAST NEW BEGINNINGS
The next day, Logan stood outside Ethan’s school, nervously glancing at the entrance. His hands fidgeted with the keys in his pocket as he waited. It was his first time picking up his son, and he wanted everything to go smoothly. He checked his watch again, making sure he wasn’t too early or too late.As the bell rang, children started spilling out of the building, laughing and shouting. Logan’s eyes scanned the crowd, searching for Ethan. Finally, he spotted him, holding his teacher’s hand and walking slowly toward the gate.“Ethan!” Logan called out, waving.Ethan looked up, his eyes widening when he saw Logan. He let go of his teacher’s hand and ran toward him.“Daddy!” Ethan shouted, his small feet racing across the pavement.Logan knelt down, arms wide open, as Ethan jumped into his arms. “Hey, buddy!” he said, lifting Ethan up and hugging him tightly.Ethan pulled back slightly and smiled. “You came!”“Of course, I did,” Logan said, ruffling Ethan’s hair. “I promised, didn’t I?”
SHADOWS OF THE PAST UNCOMFORTABLE CONSORT
The next day, Logan found himself standing in front of Maya’s apartment. He had spent all night thinking about the zoo trip, about how Ethan had laughed and held his hand. For the first time, he felt like he might actually be making progress, but there was still something weighing on him. He needed to talk to Maya.He knocked on the door and waited, his heart racing. When Maya opened the door, she seemed surprised to see him.“Logan?” she said, stepping aside to let him in. “I wasn’t expecting you.”Logan nodded as he walked in. “I know. I just… I needed to talk.”Maya closed the door and leaned against it. “Is everything okay?”Logan ran a hand through his hair, feeling the weight of what he was about to say. “It’s about Ethan. Yesterday was great. It really was, but… I’ve been thinking.”Maya crossed her arms, looking at him carefully. “Thinking about what?”Logan took a deep breath. “I don’t want to just be the fun guy who takes him to the zoo once in a while. I want to be more tha
SHADOWS OF THE PAST THE ZOO TRIP
Logan was pacing nervously outside the zoo entrance, glancing at his watch every few minutes. Today was the day. He was finally going to spend some real time with Ethan, and he didn’t want to mess it up. Maya had suggested the zoo, knowing Ethan loved animals, and Logan hoped it would be a good chance for them to bond.A few minutes later, he spotted Maya’s car pulling into the parking lot. His heart raced as he saw Ethan hop out of the car, his little face lighting up when he saw the zoo entrance. Maya smiled at Logan and waved.“Hey!” Logan called out, trying to keep his voice steady.“Hey, Logan,” Maya replied as she walked over with Ethan. “Ethan’s been excited all morning.”Logan smiled down at his son, who was clutching a small stuffed T-Rex. “Hey, buddy! Ready to see some real animals today?”Ethan nodded eagerly, his eyes wide with excitement. “Yeah! I wanna see the lions and the tigers! And the monkeys too!”Logan chuckled. “Well, we’ve got a whole zoo to explore, so we’ll se
SHADOWS OF THE PAST CHAPTER THREE: THE FIRST STEPS
A few days later, Logan found himself standing outside a small café, nervously tapping his foot. Maya had agreed to meet him for coffee to discuss what would happen next. He was grateful for the chance, but the weight of the situation was starting to sink in. They had a lot to figure out, and Logan knew it wouldn’t be easy.Maya arrived a few minutes later, looking tired but determined. “Hey,” she greeted, giving him a small smile. “Hey,” Logan replied, holding the door open for her. “Thanks for meeting me.”They found a quiet table in the corner and sat down. For a few moments, neither of them spoke. The silence was thick with the tension of everything unsaid.“So,” Maya began, fiddling with her coffee cup. “We need to talk about how we’re going to handle this.”Logan nodded. “Yeah, I’ve been thinking about that. I don’t want to rush things, but I also don’t want to waste any more time. Ethan deserves to know who I am.”Maya sighed. “I know, Logan. But we can’t just drop this on him
SHADOWS OF THE PAST CHAPTER TWO: AN UNEXPECTED REUNION
Logan sat at the edge of the park bench, his eyes scanning the playground nervously. He hadn’t felt this anxious in years. Today was the day he would meet his son for the first time. Maya had agreed to bring Ethan to the park, allowing them a chance to connect. The idea of seeing the boy who had his eyes, his blood, made Logan's heart race.Maya had asked for patience. “Ethan doesn’t know anything about you yet,” she had told him on the phone. “We need to take things slow. He thinks Richard is his father.”Logan had gritted his teeth at that. He respected Richard for stepping in, but it didn’t change the fact that Ethan was his son. He was the boy’s real father. And now it was time to build that bond.Finally, Logan saw them Maya and a small boy with messy brown hair, running toward the swings. His heart stopped as he watched Ethan laugh, his tiny face lighting up with joy.Maya caught Logan’s eye and gave a small wave, leading Ethan toward him. “Ethan, this is my friend, Logan,” she
SHADOWS OF THE PAST CHAPTER ONE: A RETURN TO SHADOWS
Logan Hayes stood at the door of Dawson Industries, his heart pounding as he took a deep breath. It had been five long years since he last saw her, but today, everything was about to change. He wasn’t the same man who had left poor, broken, and desperate. Now, he was a decorated general, a man with power and purpose. But none of that mattered as much as the question burning in his mind.He took a step forward and entered the building, making his way to the top floor where Maya’s office was. The elevator ride felt endless, and when the doors opened, he felt the tension grip him tighter. He approached the receptionist and said firmly, “I’m here to see Maya Dawson.”The receptionist looked surprised but nodded. “Do you have an appointment?”“No,” Logan said flatly. “But tell her Logan Hayes is here.”Her eyes widened, and she quickly picked up the phone, speaking in a hushed tone. After a moment, she hung up and gestured to the door. “You can go in.”Logan pushed open the door to her off
