There's No Turning Back (Elara and Harvey) novel Chapter 26

Chapter 26

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“Mommy, was I wrong for doing that just now? I shouldn’t have flipped the table, right?” Bambi’s voice was small, yet

burdened by guilt. She was still so young and thought that by flipping the table, she had caused them to be kicked out of the

Jones residence

Elara asked gently, “If you had the chance to do it over, would you still flip

Bambi nodded without hesitation. “I wanted to protect you, Mommy.”

Elara’s smile softened. “Bambi, you did what you could, and you’re my hero.”

“Mommy is my

Hearing her mother’s n

my hero!” Bambi

i said as she nestled into Elara’s embrace.

table?”

praise made her eyes shine with pride. Yet, a hint of shyness crept in as she added, “But I used so

much strength. It wasn’t very ladylike.”

“You were born a girl, but girls can be anything they want to be. No one gets to define what a girl should look like or how she should act,” Elara said while pulling Bambi close.

“You were born strong, with the ability to protect yourself. That makes me happy and proud. A girl doesn’t have to be fragile to belong, but I also hope you never abandon your identity as a girl

“You’ll still be a girl however you choose to be.”

Elara’s words lit a spark of courage in Bambi. “Mommy, I’ve always wanted to learn boxing. I want to become even stronger!”

Bambi had once tried to join Beau in soccer and combat lessons back at the Fisher residence but had been stopped by Ethel,

who insisted that girls shouldn’t run and shout like boys.

“Well, it’s perfect timing! Your uncle runs a gym. I’ll ask him to find you a boxing coach,” Elara said.

“You’re the best, Mommy!” Bambi exclaimed as she snuggled deeper into Elara’s arms.

Looking up with curiosity, she asked, “Where are we going now?”

Elara stroked her silky dark hair. “We’re heading to Azure Shores.

After finalizing the divorce agreement, Elara had secured not only a cash settlement but also houses and retail properties. It was her rightful share

While she was already scouting for a new home to move into once her investments in the stock market paid off, she would make use of one of Harvey’s properties for now.

Not to mention, Azure Shores was one of the most exclusive residential areas in the Capitol.

When Elara and Bambi stepped out of the taxi, the community manager, Frank Page, approached them promptly “Welcome home, Mrs. Fisher.”

Elara smiled as she said, “You’ll need to address me differently pow

Frank sighed and corrected himself. “Ms. Jones.”

Elara nodded and walked inside while holding Bambi’s hand. As they entered the villa, Frank watched their retreating figures

in silence

It wasn’t long before Harvey received news of Elara moving into Azure Shores. He glanced at a stray tennis ball left in the corner of his study, and irritation flickered across his features

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