CHAPTER 192
ADDISON’S POV
I woke up with a stretch as I checked my phone for any calls. “What the heck was happening?” I asked no one in particular. Shrugging, I checked on Adele who was still sleeping soundly. Not going to deny it, Florida has been nonstop fun for me. Going away from the troubles in North Carolina besides Florida was more interesting than there. I couldn't wait for Chloe to join us here, with her it would be very interesting.
I didn't know anyone here and it was quite boring talking to myself, Adele was just always there to chip in. I was quite angry that Chloe still wanted to do anything for Nathan. She still loves that man and It pisses me off every time. That man was trouble and didn't even deserve Chloe. After he cheated on her, I had started growing a special dislike for him. I didn't want to see him or anything that has to do wi
CHAPTER 193 CHLOE’S POV Pain! That was the word I could use for what I had been feeling these past few days. Trying to ignore the pain I felt in my chest was almost impossible. After what had happened with Nathan, I felt my world crumbling down. It felt surreal and I still wondered if everything was a dream. I had sat down and gently scanned through my memories, trying to recollect where exactly I had gone wrong but I couldn't find any answer. Several questions that I had, I wanted to ask Nathan what I had done to deserve this from him. This past few weeks, everything I had done was for him. I was even willing to neglect my problems all for his safety, I was ready to sabotage my chance of ever getting my rightful property all for him and this is what I get. He couldn't even say goodbye properly, he had nothing to see. All he did was rant and call me all names. Addison was right all along, I felt so ashamed to call her. I couldn't get myself to call her and tell
CHAPTER 194 CHLOE’S POV “What…?” I stuttered in confusion. “You have to be kidding!” I said to David in shock. This felt like a joke to me, I had never imagined this day will ever come. David was threatening me, he was using my daughter as a bait! “Are you willing to agree or not?” he asked quite harshly. “Are you crazy?” I screamed over the phone. “I can't believe this!” I was baffled by all that I was hearing. “I can see the safety of your child isn't pertinent to you,” he mumbled. David knew how much I cared about Adele, I was willing to do anything for my daughter. She was everything I had and I would do whatever to make her happy and safe. “You know I care about her safety, but what you are saying…” I stuttered trying to explain to David. “Just do what I asked, else forget about your daughter!” he replied. Not knowing what to say, I left my mouth wide agape. It felt surreal, David had to be joking. “Am I speaking with David?” I asked to be sure. He sounded so
CHAPTER 195 CAMERON’S POV I walked out of my hiding place immediately I saw Chloe walk out. Glancing at the video on my phone, I left the place hurriedly. I had to show this to Nathan as soon as possible. I had come to check for something when I sighed Chloe coming in with her lawyer, I had to use that opportunity to get a video clip of them, Nathan was right then. Chloe was working with Eduardo but it kind of baffled him, if she was working with him why did she help them to escape all those times? This was all a mystery, I didn't know why but I suspected foul play in all of this. I felt like Eduardo was playing with all of us, we were just a pawn in his game. I had to warn Nathan, we had to be careful. As it is, even the prison is not stopping Eduardo from doing anything, he was too powerful and dangerous! We had succeeded in getting him into prison, the best thing we could do was to end him else Eduardo was still a threat. Disguising myself as I walked back to t
CHAPTER 196 NATHAN’S POV Staring at the building that brought so many memories, I felt conflicted about what to do. Deciding to make a decision, I had no choice but to shrug. Life was a risk itself, I had to retrace my steps and find something meaningful to do apart from brooding over Chloe. I pressed the doorbell as I waited patiently like a gentleman for her arrival. It didn't take up to minutes when she opened the door ajar, her mouth widely opened as she gazed with disbelief which was soon replaced with grief. I felt bad for ignoring her all this while, Chloe was always there and I didn't realize when I forgot about Lily. She was carrying my child and the least I could do was support her. She glared at me as I stood there watching her every move. “Seriously Nathan, you left me all by myself despite my condition!” Lily shouted at me as she started crying. “Good evening baby,” I rather say with a forced smile. Why was I feeling like this wasn't right? “Get over wi
CHAPTER 197 NATHAN’S POV I rushed into the hospital and I paced around anxiously, seeing some doctors announcing to other men outside, I couldn't wait for my turn. Trying to keep my calm till the doctor came out, I said a few prayers before sitting down on a bench. Seeing a nurse rush out of Lily’s ward, I ran after her to ask what was happening. “What is going on?” I asked worriedly as the nurse ignored me. I hated this, why do they have to keep me in the dark? Searching for my phone, I finally brought it out as I dialed Cameron’s number. Cameron was the only person I could call in times like this, he was more like a brother to me than a friend. His encouragement had made me come this far especially with Eduardo’s case. “Urghh, what is it, Nathan?” I heard Cameron groaning from the other side of the phone. “Lily is about to give birth, she started having contractions early this morning,” I started saying as I explained everything to him. “I am really panicking, a nurse
CHAPTER 198 CHLOE’S POV I heaved a long breath after the movie came to an end, I had decided to watch a movie just so I could relieve myself from all the stress. I had decided to move on, dwelling in the past wasn't going to fix anything. I wished all of this was a dream, praying silently for Nathan to call back and apologize. I was staying back in North Carolina, wishing Nathan would call back but he hadn't. He really did mean what he said, pushing the thoughts away. I decided to start packing some of my stuff. I needed to be out of this environment, even my room had turned against me. My room keeps reminding me about the last nights I and Nathan had together. His touch, kisses, everything was still fresh in my head! Trying to take it off was pointless, I couldn't stop thinking about everything. It was stuck and I had to realize how much I love Nathan. My phone vibrating loudly made me glance at the phone screen, seeing it was Addison’s number I hesitated to pi
CHAPTER 199 CHLOE’S POV Rushing out of the house, I drove speedily to only God knows. “That bastard!” I cursed as I hit my car angrily. I loathed Tristan with everything I own, he didn’t deserve to be called a human. He was such a coward, using my friend against me, no real man would do something as despicable as this. I grabbed my phone as I checked the address he sent to me. Not knowing where it was located, I connected my phone to the car just so I called use Google Maps. I tried to ignore the feeling of anger that was brewing in me. “I just hope Addy is fine,” I prayed silently before calling David. David picked up his phone at the second ring as I heaved a long breath. “Hey,” he greeted. Ignoring his pleasantries, I went directly to the point. “Tristan has struck!” I said with anger as David went silent on the other side of the phone. “What do you mean by that?” David asked confused as I scoffed angrily. “I just got his call now, he has taken Addison in the capture,
Nathan Mahn, I had no idea labor took so fucking long. I thought I would lose my damned mind with each passing meeting, standing outside the labor room. I couldn't hear a thing unlike shit I saw in movies because the room was soundproof, but hell that was even scarier. I was terrified as hell. How was Lily doing? Now that I thought about it, her belly was pretty swollen. Could have contained four large watermelons easily. Was that normal? Ah fuck. I was doomed. I should have asked a long time ago if that was normal. She'd had to carry all that weight for some four months and dear God that's crazy stuff. If that baby pops out and grows up to have a shitty personality, I'd tan his hide! Okay, calm down Nathan, fucking breathe. If I was this anxious, then Lily must be losing her mind in there. Was this how it was for Chloe when she had Adele? A twinge of guilt in my chest made me grimace. Chloe had nobody to stay with her. I missed the birth of my daughter and missed her first two ye
220Chloe"Dada!" Adele's screams echoed through the air as Nathan swung her all over the place. I smiled at the sight. Her giggles were contagious. I watched through the window. Watched him spin her around, laughing his head off with her and for a minute I allowed myself to get lost in the moment with them. This was the life I had wanted all along. A happy home, a happy place, a perfect family. My eyes fell on my trembling hands and I retreated, allowing the blinds to fall. Except for the fact that we were the furthest from perfect. It had been three months since the accident. Three months since the truth of... Well everything was exposed. Mahn my life was a fucking rollercoaster. The more I thought about it, the more impressed I was that I had survived it at all. And it seemed it all started from that crazy one night stand. The world, my world, cracked and shook around its edges right from the day that I had met Nathan. If he hadn't gotten me pregnant, I most likely wouldn't hav
CHAPTER 219 NATHAN’S POV I headed to the doctor's office to collect discharge papers and a few other documents. Chloe was finally certified to be discharged and I couldn't be as happy as I was now. I was finally getting what I wanted. Signing something on the discharged paper, we started preparing for her departure. When I meant we, I meant Addison and Cameron and it was a very chaotic event. “Stop hissing, it's irritating!” I heard Cameron’s disgusted voice yelling at Addison. “Don’t you dare speak to me,” Addison warned. Feeling very embarrassed, I could see the several burning eyes on the scene happening. They had started with their annoying banter. Couldn't they just get along? I understood that Addison was annoying but Cameron had to behave like a man and stop whining like a child. I was getting angry with their actions and was only trying to cover it up with a smile. Women just loved arguing and that was it for Addison. She wouldn't miss a chance to argue with yo
CHAPTER 218 NATHAN’S POV I got to the hospital parking lot with a smile on my face. Walking into the hospital, I was very excited. Nothing was stopping me from getting her now, both Eduardo and Tristan were rotting in jail and that was all I could ask for. Pushing the don't open, I mentally groaned to see who was there with her. I was about to barge in when something stopped me. Chloe was sitting up while facing Addison and Adele with the widest smile I had ever seen. She was speaking gently and was even laughing. It felt like ages since I have seen that bright smile on her face, Chloe was the most beautiful person I had ever seen. She was always smiling and helping everyone regardless of her problems. She had a heart of gold and was always reaching out to others, losing her would be the biggest mistake I would make if I allowed it. I had already lost my loved ones once, I wasn’t going to allow this one again. Not again, she was mine alone! Seeing this just made m
CHAPTER 217 NATHAN’S POV I walked casually with Cameron beside me as we met with Officer Alex. “Good morning,” we exchanged pleasantries as he welcomed us into his office. We couldn't interrogate Eduardo a day before because he had been taken to hospital because of some minor injuries. “Are you ready?” Alex asked as we walked to meet Eduardo. “Never been this ready, I had been ready for this my whole life,” I added as I put on a forced smile. Wishing that Chloe was here to witness this, my mind drifted to her. I was going to make sure I call the nurse after this. I was also worried about her safety and had stationed two private guards for her. As far as Eduardo is concerned, he could strike anyone. I was very wary of that man and didn’t want any accident to repeat itself twice. I was never going to allow Eduardo to get to my family again, especially when I was still alive! Even if it means killing him, I would gladly do so without hesitating. He had done more than enoug
NATHAN’S POV I walked casually with Cameron beside me as we met with Officer Alex. “Good morning,” we exchanged pleasantries as he welcomed us into his office. We couldn't interrogate Eduardo a day before because he had been taken to hospital because of some minor injuries. “Are you ready?” Alex asked as we walked to meet Eduardo. “Never been this ready, I had been ready for this my whole life,” I added as I put on a forced smile. Wishing that Chloe was here to witness this, my mind drifted to her. I was going to make sure I call the nurse after this. I was also worried about her safety and had stationed two private guards for her. As far as Eduardo is concerned, he could strike anyone. I was very wary of that man and didn’t want any accident to repeat itself twice. I was never going to allow Eduardo to get to my family again, especially when I was still alive! Even if it means killing him, I would gladly do so without hesitating. He had done more than enough already! “Go
NATHAN’S POV I walked into the police station with Cameron as he discussed something with them. “You are back again?” I heard a policeman ask. “Yes, I want to reopen the case of Noah Nathan and his family,” I said as the cop went through the file. “A murder case,” I added again as they searched for it before finding it. Going through it, he nods his head. “I assume you have several pieces of evidence now?” He asked as I nodded my head. He invited me into his office and I started discussing everything with him. “That’s fine, let me arrange for an arrest,” he said before calling a junior officer. Everything was finally falling in place, I was going to get my revenge and also get my girl back. Eduardo shouldn't have played those silly games and thought I wouldn't get him. Though it was difficult, he shouldn't have messed with me. I was going to teach both him and Tristan a very good lesson. “Arrange for an arrest, Mr. Tristan, owner of….” I heard the cop saying b
NATHAN’S POV “Focus man!” I heard Cameron’s frustrated voice as I failed to carry the heavy weight for the fifth time. “I am not in the mood for this shit!” I said angrily before walking away. Not knowing why I was angry, I tried calming down my nerves. Cam was just trying to help, I shouldn't have snapped at him in that way. Everything was only because of her, it's been days since I last visited Chloe. Calling the nurse to ask if she was doing fine. I understood if Chloe wanted space and that was what I was giving her but it wasn't easy for me. My heart yearns for her presence. I was slowly going crazy with everything that has been happening lately. Every thought was connected to her, now that I knew she was innocent of everything I feel so stupid for even doubting her. She was the mother of my child and the least I could do was trust her but I had failed woefully. I had one job to do, to trust and love her but I had failed. Remembering how I had spoken to her that night
NATHAN’S POV I groaned as I went to the kitchen to search for something to eat. My mind wandered off to Chloe. “I am sure she will be fine,” I said to myself as I grabbed some cookies and a glass of juice. Walking to my office, I settled down and started some serious work. I was planning an event for models, actors and everyone in the entertainment sector so it had to be perfect. I started my work and didn’t know that time had passed, I was so buried in my work that I hadn’t noticed. Time flies as they always say, you wouldn’t believe it till you start experiencing it yourself. I went down the memory lane of how everything started. My meeting with Chloe, our relationship, everything was just so fast and now we were here. Judging by Chloe’s action I don’t think she can forgive me. I have been trying to deny that for a long time but it is getting obvious daily. She doesn’t say much and would rather ignore me. Sighing heavily, I rubbed my temples anxiously. Her being with
NATHAN’S POV “I don’t still support you buying her these flowers,” Cameron argued as we walked into the hospital. “Ohh please, Chloe is my wife and I know what she wants,” I announced angrily. “Technically, she isn't, you are only trying to win her over,” Cameron said with sarcasm. I wanted to strangle him, when you are friends with someone like Cam he does everything to annoy you. Facing him, I gave him a hard glare before storming out of his sight. “Wait, I am sorry,” I heard him say but rather chose to ignore. “I need to use the restroom,” he said but I still ignored him. “Dickhead!” I cursed before entering the hospital room. Looking bewildered, I couldn’t believe the person I was also seeing. Someone who despised me with her whole heart. “Hey Addison,” I greeted with a crooked smile as she scowled at me. Addison was always with a scowl, I wondered how Chloe was friends with her. Chloe was always happy while Addison was always the opposite. So uptight and annoying! Breathi