Karen Luis, diagnosed with cardiorespiratory disorder, has a year left to live. Pushed into an arranged marriage with the blind son of the most influential family in Willow-ridge, Karen thinks her fairytale romance has just began however she finds Kevin Kord anything but the man of her dreams. Despite his arrogance, his cheating nature and his love for another woman Karen sticks to him hoping for a change of heart however, Kevin: I'll do anything you ask; just don't ask me to love you. Karen: I'll die anytime soon, I don't need you to love me anyways.
view moreSome business associates stopped Elliot and Mr Kord and so Kevin and Selene were alone at the far end."It's true," she told him "It looks like after your father's ultimatum, Karen has lost the will to continue. She was only after your money and now that she will have to carry a child for it, she's backing out. She has surrendered you to me. Aren't you happy?"Kevin gritted his teeth, he did not believe a word that Selene said. "Karen is not like that."Selene hissed, "You've only known her for three months, Kevin and you're defending her? Well, find out yourself! She told me this morning that I can have you back.""Get away from me," said Kevin as he slipped out his phone and dialed Karen's number. Although it rang, the call was not picked."Kevin, don't be stubborn will you?" said Selene as she was getting fed up, "We can have a baby together. Wasn't it your dream to get married to me and have a family?"After looking at her with a cold gaze, Kevin said, "You are married to Elliot,
Since the Kords we're fixing the disruption caused by the company's financial manager, Sam and Karen were free for the day. Until the issue is settled they might have only less work to do. Both women were not in their best forms. Although they had headed out for an ice cream, they watched it pass by them without buying."I need to tell you something, Sam." Karen said after finding a place they could sit. "Mr Kord wants an heir."Sam pursed her lips, "Is he forcing you to have one?"Karen shook her head, "He's given Kevin and Elliot another ultimatum. He said the first to give him an heir will have a greater part of his will."Sam rolled her eyes and sat back, "Why do the problems never finish??!"Karen sighed, "I don't think I can carry a child, Sam. I'm afraid I'll die quicker than I should and even worse, with the child."Sam felt sorry for her friend, "What are you going to do now?"Karen sighed again, "I have to let Selene have a child for Kevin instead."Upon hearing that Sam sn
Meanwhile, Amelia and Mrs Smith had gotten first hand news on the manager that embezzled money from Kord industries. "That should have been us, mother!" shrieked Amelia as she applied lip gloss on her lips "He took millions! I doubt he will ever be caught." "What's more important is that the position for manager is vacant." said her mother "You have to clinch that position before it will be given to someone else." Amelia rolled her eyes, "Ian is really being a pain in the neck, mother. I have no idea what's wrong with him. He wouldn't give me a job there because of a woman we bumped into when we met at the cafe." "A woman?" Mrs Smith repeated "Who is she to him?" Amelia shrugged, "I really don't know." "Listen baby," Mrs Smith held her daughter, "You can't let any woman push you aside. No matter who she is, you must exert your hold on Ian! You need him!" Amelia sighed, "I don't know what to do, mom! He doesn't seem to interested in me anymore." "Don't give up just yet," she he
The next morning, Karen woke up to an empty space beside her. After having her bath, she walked downstairs for breakfast. It was still too early and she wondered why Kevin wasn't home.After breakfast, Mrs Kord called for her and she walked into the woman's room."Sit, Karen." she patted the bedside and Karen obeyed. Considering her puffed eyes, it seemed that she cried all night. What could be the reason?"What's wrong, mother? Are you sick?""It's just a small fever," Marie dismissed it and then looked up at Karen. "You must wonder why no one is home except for the women, of course."Karen nodded."Well, there was an urgent meeting concerning the finances of the company. The previous manager just catered away some of the profit without any trace."Karen nodded and said a simple, "Oh,"Marie took Karen's soft hand in hers and said, "We barely know each other but you have done so much for me and my son. Even for my entire family. If you had not agreed to marry him, I don't know where
Sam refused to go with the bearded man. Since she was drunk, her rejection was quick and sharp angering the man and hurting his pride. He tried to pick her up and force her into his car but Sam was fighting back.When she took a blow to the belly, all her strength was sapped out of her. The man picked her up and placed her on his shoulder but was stopped by a voice Sam thought was familiar."Let her go," Ian ordered firmly.The man turned to him and frowned, "Who do you think you are? I found her first, go get yours." Before Ian could reply, the man turned and began to walk away.Suddenly, a hand grabbed him and a punch landed on his face. Ian caught hold of Sam before she hit the ground and hurried out of the bar to his car where he dumped a drunk Sam and started the car.He hit the accelerator when the doors of the bar flew open and the men piled out seeking to beat him up however he fled.Out of danger zone, he stared at Sam who was murmuring something under her breath."What do yo
Sam did not feel okay. She was far from fine and couldn't stop thinking of Ian and that woman. Since she called herself his girlfriend and he did not object, he played her for a fool. If he had a girlfriend studying abroad why did he get into a relationship with her?! Sam blamed herself, she fell easily for his charms! Ignoring her mother's calls, she stepped out of the house so late at night and strolled through the snowing streets of Willow-ridge. It was still lively with people enjoying the snow and others going home from work. Sam did not have an idea where she was heading. She just walked down the lane and admired a young couple watching their kids play in the snow. She stopped under a tree for a moment and smiled at the family while thinking about her own ruined life. Her father was nowhere to be found. Her mother had raised her all on her own. It was the reason Sam found it hard to love men. Since she came of age, she saw them as hypocrite, liars and didn't regard them as h
"Get your hands off me!" Elliot pushed Kevin off of him "We were here together! After dinner she went up the stairs, how could I have kidnapped her?"Mrs Kord added, "Don't act rash, Kevin. I don't think Elliot kidnapped her. The guards already showed us the footage. Since you walked into the mansion with Karen, no one has left the house.""The guards have searched everywhere for her, mom! She's not in the house!"Mrs Kord turned to the guards standing behind her, "Did you check the bathrooms??"They paused as if uncertain.Kevin snapped his head towards their direction. As if understanding their silence, he did not wait for their reply and immediately took to the stairs.Mrs Kord yelled after him, "Slow down, you'll miss your step!"However, Kevin was already out of sight. Selene thought aloud,"Since the footage showed she didn't leave the house then she must be in the bath and Kevin," she paused and continued "And Kevin just went up there."Her eyes widened realizing that he might
"Kord!" Mrs Kord sprang up to her feet, red with rage "Why do you always create rifts?!"Mr Kord stared at her and said calmly, "Don't interrupt me."He turned to both his sons, "The first of you to give me a son will have a greater share in my will.""You're not sick! You're healthy and strong, why are you suddenly talking of death? Why do you want to create a will now?!" Mrs Kord whined but Mr Kord was not in the mood to argue.Having said his piece, he rose up on his feet and said before leaving, "Enjoy your dinner."Marie was not satisfied. She left the dinner table and followed Mr Kord up the stairs. At her departure, the dinner table suddenly turned quiet and no one was eating anymore.Karen would have given anything in the world to protect Kevin from his father's cruel ways however, this is impossible.She didn't think Kevin would want to have a baby with her. Besides, she was not sure if her condition will let her carry a baby successfully. Meanwhile, there was Selene. Just th
Karen couldn't help but cry whenever she remembers her incoming death. It was just nine months left and soon she wouldn't get to see Kevin again.Unable to control her emotions, she wrapped her hands around him and hugged him. Kevin hugged her too."You're trembling, are you okay?" he said as he held her and stared at her face.Karen nodded."Let's take a walk," he said as he entwined their hands together, "It's snowing and you'll love it."Once they were outside, Kevin turned to her."You didn't wear a coat," "It's not that co-" Karen started to speak however Kevin had pulled off his coat and placed it on her. Nearing the garage, Sam waved at Karen and got into the car suggesting that she will be leaving without her. Kevin and Karen walked past the garage and began their walk.* * *Ian shut his office door with a thud as he let go off Amelia's wrist. She turned to him, hurt by his reaction."I can't believe you dragged me all the way from there, just because of that-""This is
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