> a stranger's message appeared on Johanne's phone as she waited for her husband to finish work. She was surprised and stunned, reading the message repeatedly while trying to suppress the pain inside.She called the number back but couldn't get through; it was switched off. This had to be a joke. They had been married for three years, and she was pregnant.Suddenly, the door opened."Why are you so late? I don't like being left alone, especially when our baby is about to be born," she said."Johanne, I've already told you I don't care about that baby. You have no idea how much I wish you weren't expecting it," José replied, walking straight to the room, completely ignoring his wife."José, wait. Dinner is ready. I waited for you to eat. Please, sit down," Johanne desperately followed him, but her husband remained indifferent.Her heart shattered; she sat alone at the dining table and decided to speak only to her womb.The hope of having her child
“Yes, Mr. Collen, there was a shameful incident here, but let's go, I apologize," Marianne continued to look disdainfully at Johanne, who was blushing with embarrassment in front of the man.Eduard Collen, the powerful president of Collen Industries, came to the supermarket every day to buy coffee. His gaze was cold and devoid of any emotion. Unconsciously, he looked at Johanne, who, at first glance, appeared fragile to him. He was moved to see her with her baby in her arms, and he found her very beautiful. Although he didn't know what was really going on, he quickened his pace."George, good afternoon. Sorry about my secretary; she always interferes in everything.""It's okay, young man," George replied with a smile, while Marianne continued to show displeasure. "Go easy, Marianne; I'll take care of her."Marianne and Eduard left the supermarket as they were running late for a meeting. However, Eduard couldn't resist asking about what had happened in the store. He wanted to distract
“Marianne, I need your help to find a nanny. The housekeeper can't handle both the mansion's duties and taking care of him anymore, especially with the big contract coming up with the Ferragamos. My time will be even more limited." "Mr. Collen, I've already told you, you are very demanding when it comes to the nanny's profile. I don't know who else to talk to. Besides, agencies don't want anything to do with Jhin anymore; all the nannies have stayed away because of his behavior." "But there must be someone in the world who can take care of him. Post the job offer and, if necessary, double the salary. I don't understand why no one wants to care for my son." Marianne barely rolls her eyes. "Sir, as I said before, Jhin needs psychological help." "He is getting that help. His trauma from losing his mother has been hard to overcome. I need someone who cares for him and sees beyond his personal care." "Sir, that's very difficult. I advise you to look for someone less professional and m
Johanne starts working at Collen Mansion, where only the father and his young son lived. Although Jhin continued with his whimsical airs and spoiled attitude, she filled herself with patience to keep her job, trying to handle his outbursts and lack of acceptance. She wanted to give him the love she couldn't provide to her own little one during the day, as she had to leave him at George's house, in the care of others.A week had passed since her routine began, and though she felt like she was going crazy, there was one thing that motivated her: seeing her beloved Angel's eyes again. "How was your day, dear?" George hands her her child. "Hi, George, all good, thank you very much," she receives her son and covers him in kisses. "I don't know how long I can handle this, but I'll try to make it work for a good while.""Dear, you have to understand that Jhin and Eduard went through a huge loss, it's still relatively recent. Stay there, with time the boy will grow affectionate towards you."
Johanne is ready to escape for the weekend after her embarrassing encounter with Bruno. All she wants is to see her baby, Ángel, who is about to turn 3 months old. But she spends most of her time with George and his wife, only getting to enjoy her son on the weekends.As she's getting ready to leave, Eduard stops her. "Johanne, I need your help with Jhin this weekend. I have an exclusive event, and I can't take him. I'll pay you extra for the days," he says without even asking if she's available. "Sir, I'm sorry, but you know I have a little baby I can't neglect, and these two days are for spending time with him." "Didn't you read the fine print in your contract?" he asks with seriousness and apathy. "No, what do you mean?" "As Jhin's nanny, you must be available 24/7 for his care whenever I require it," he states, making her pale. She hadn't read the fine print of her contract. "I'm sorry, but I can't, Mr. Eduard," she says, determined to leave. But she stops when she hears his
However, she couldn't resist the weight of his eyes and fell asleep. In the cold of the early morning, she felt like she was being watched, and she wasn't wrong. When she jolted awake, she felt a cold, nauseating breath in front of her. When her eyes opened, she tried to scream, but a hand covered her mouth. "Shh, little one, don't scream, or you'll wake the children, and I don't need them awake for what we want to do," he said. She only shook her head, and her eyes indicated a refusal.Bruno grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the room. She tried to break free but felt something pointed at her stomach. "What... what is that Bruno?" "Today, you're going to be mine, whether you want it or not," he said, and she looked terrified, not just because of the gun but because of what he intended to do. The mere idea of abuse, especially with the children in the house, filled her with the worst fear. "No, Bruno, please don't hurt me. I beg you, let me go to the children's room." "No, Joh
Eduard went straight to Bruno's room without even knocking on his door; the noise woke him up. "Good morning, little brother!" Bruno was still groggy. "What's so good about it? Can you explain to me why you took my son without my permission?" "Because I'm his uncle. I thought I could do it. Plus, he was feeling a bit lonely. The nanny was asleep while she was feeding her baby. I didn't see anything wrong with taking the kid," Bruno replied as if it were entirely normal. "So, Johanne had no idea that the child was with you?" Eduard's anger flared even more. "No, but we didn't take long. It was my fault, not the nanny's. I know you, don't take it out on her." "I'm going to fire her right now, and I suggest, no, I demand, that you stay away from my son. Do you understand?" "What's with all the distrust, little brother?" "I know exactly what kind of man you are, and I don't trust my own shadow. By the way, please leave my mansion as soon as possible." Eduard's words were sh
George had decided to go on a trip to visit one of his children, unable to bear the absence of his wife. This left Johanne completely alone. He had become her support, and his absence was keenly felt.The days passed, and Johanne knocked on every door she could to find a job, but no one would accept her with her baby. Resigned to the idea that she wouldn't find anything, she decided to do what a determined woman would do."Let's see, little one, we have to go to work. Do you know what your grandmother's dream was? She wanted to have a big flower shop. Well, we're going to fulfill that dream," Johanne told her son. Angel only smiled; he had no idea what his mother was talking about. However, she bundled him up against the cold. She had bought a small cart and a bunch of simple flowers to sell, investing her last bit of capital with the hope of making enough money to eat.At some point in her life, when her husband was around, going out to sell on the streets would have been utterly emb