Drew was thinking about his intentions while he was sitting in the rear of his car. The way he approaches Jenny could either help or hurt him. He feared offending his wife Lily and didn't know how she would feel about it. If possible, he wanted their relationship to remain as harmonious as possible for the duration of their one-year agreement.
During his trip, he thought of calling Finn to ask for advice.
Kenneth gritted his teeth while clenching his fist in anger. Because Victor is presently in jail, he goes to their hangout to see Jericho and Brian, two of his friends. Besides trespassing, Lily accused Victor of attempting a homicide. And because of a positive drug test, the man could not post bail and flee from custody. Brian Mendoza
"What are you doing here?" Lily asked Kenneth sternly. She had to show Kenneth that she wouldn't tolerate his insults any longer. Despite her terror regarding her stepbrother, she said, “It was you who did this to Drew! You, you... It's your fault that Drew got hit by the car!” Tears flowed uncontrollably from Lily's eyes. She wanted to lash out at Kenneth. He was the one who had confessed to the terrible things he had done to her husband. This was too much—way too much! "Lily, calm down... I'm a doctor. Where else should I be? Mr. Walton had a mild fracture in his legs and ribs, and I recommend he stay in the hospital for a few more days. We need to monitor his health for the time being." "No! I'll get Drew out!" Lily exclaimed, battling the anxiety of her husband being in the hospital with Kenneth nearby. "I'm going to take Drew out of this hospital to get him away from you!" Drawing attention from passers-by, some of them started looking at them. Suddenly taking on a big b
A month had elapsed, and Drew's leg had significantly improved under the guidance of his therapist. He seldom ventured beyond the confines of their home, primarily dedicating his time to recovery, even though he occasionally attended business meetings. While Lily attended school, Orion took charge of her safety, and a new security guard now kept a watchful eye on Drew. Upon her return from school, Lily was startled to encounter an attractive woman exiting their residence. She furrowed her brow and scrutinized the woman, unable to shake the unsettling notion that the woman's intentions might not be entirely innocent. The woman's striking resemblance to the type of individuals Drew used to associate with stirred discomfort in her heart. "Hi! You must be Mrs. Walton," she said, offering a teasing smile. "Yes, I am. And you are..." Lily asked, her curiosity piqued. “Jenny Cordova. I am Drew's new secretary. I brought and took some documents for him." ‘Cordova?’ Could the woman
“Are you okay?" Drew asked Lily while having dinner. Her thoughts were still in Danica's message. Brian is her boyfriend! "Are you still jealous?" teased Drew.
Apart from the project they were working on in class, Brian would be Lily and Danica's first client as interior designers. She will therefore see her young friend more frequently.Although Lily believed Brian was the person who dealt her the final blow and caused her to stop studying, she knew he was the safest among his friends.He sat seriously on
"You, stupid wench!" Mr. Martin yelled with his eyes glaring at Lily.“Keep in mind that there would be a cost associated with every freedom, Lily… You are naïve!”"A fool like you can't escape from me!" her father&rsquo
When Lily awoke, night had fallen over the entire city. As pain shot through her flesh, she winced. Her body was covered in bruises, and the pain was spreading to her heart, making her uncomfortable. She forced herself to get up and then soaked her body in the tub filled with ice. Even as a small child, after she received a beating from her father, she used to take an iced-water bath as an immediate remedy. She shut her eyes, trying to feel her numb body. The pain in her heart ached too much, causing her tears to begin to pour. She had consumed too much anguish to be able to sense how chilly the water was.
After the visit to the Walton Mansion, Lily stayed at home. While resting, she caught up on her schoolwork and the project she collaborated on with Danica. "Are you okay?" Danica inquired over the phone. She lay on the reclining chair beside the pool, watching the orange sky with a hint of blue turning nighttime.
Months before Lily and Drew's wedding, With Kael's assistance, Lily and Drew moved to a new home near Burnham's villa. It was more spacious than their previous residence, but Lily had already embraced the idea of living in a larger home than her husband desired. She began the process of registering her business with Danica's help, while her sister had decided to focus on their newly opened resort on the island. Drew was reluctant to utilize Kael's services, but Lily had no one else she trusted more than him, despite his issues with her sister. "I've accepted your dad's offer to lead the engineering team for his project in Melbourne, Australia," Kael informed Lily as they toured their completed new home. "I didn't inquire about what transpired between you and Danica because I'm also concerned about Carmela and Kenneth's situation. What happened, Kael?" "Lily, I didn't betray your sister," Kael retorted. "But that doesn't mean you didn't hurt her," she casually obse
Lily observed through the bedroom window that Drew and Mr. Walton were engaged in a serious conversation. Danica approached her, saying, "By the way, sis, here are the items you asked me to purchase," as she handed her a brown paper bag taken from her purse. "Did you inform Orion?" Danica shook her head. "Good! If you tell Orion, he will surely inform Drew." "Why don't you want to tell Drew? He's your husband, right?" Danica asked, furrowing her brow. "I don't want to pressure him. Besides, I want to be certain first." Danica rolled her eyes. Lauren and Kori were occupied with their child, while Orion, Finn, and Brett were by the pool, conversing with Mr. Arvesso. Lily quietly entered the master bedroom, with Danica following closely behind. In recent days, she has been experiencing morning sickness. There were even moments when the car’s scent on her way to work made her feel nauseous, and she ended up vomiting at the office. She retrieved the pregnancy test
The police identified Keith, the person who attacked Drew and Lily's house, just a few days later. Brian's car's dash cam was on, as he had thought he was only going to be at Drew's house for a few minutes, and it captured Keith on his motorcycle, including his license plate. After investigating Keith, they discovered he had been sending nasty messages to Brian. Carmela's case was reopened, and Faye apologized to the nurse after speaking rudely during their last meeting. Just as Lily had suspected, Carmela was under immense pressure from the public, the court, her family, and her job at the hospital. Most people didn't believe Carmela, which only added to the pressure she was feeling. She had indeed been lying and sought Kenneth's attention, but couldn’t believe she would end up being a victim. As Lily knew, Carmela had a strong attraction to the doctor. Many complicated things happened, but Lily achieved her goal. She knew that Kenneth's group was in trouble, especially with
Danica continued to tremble with fear, sadness, and heartache, overwhelmed by everything that had unfolded that day, until Kael arrived, accompanied by Faye. Her tears flowed even more freely because it appeared as if they were confirming what Lily had told her. She had believed the man was still in Hong Kong. The woman radiated unwavering confidence as if she were prepared for battle at any moment. They all entered Lily's house to inspect the contents of the USB drive provided by Brian. Sitting on the bench, tears welled in her eyes, and she couldn't bring herself to look at Kael. In reality, she sensed something unusual in his demeanor. It was as if he was weary at that moment. Kael approached her while they were outside. "Are you okay, Dan?" She shook her head as she wiped away her tears. "Is there something bothering you?" Kael asked. She stood up; her need for the truth pressing. "All I want is the truth, Kael. Did you have a relationship with Attorney Faye?" Th
[This chapter may be unsettling for some readers due to the uncomfortable situations encountered while uncovering the truth in the evidence.] Lily has yet to recover from the assault by an unknown assailant. Brian was rushed to the hospital, even though he was already lifeless. When they spoke to the investigating officers, they explained Lily had asked Brian to come over, despite a restraining order preventing him from approaching her. "Ms. Lily, isn't Brian a suspect in the recent case involving Ms. Carmela? Why did you agree to meet with him?" the investigator inquired of Lily. "I know... He's my sister's ex-boyfriend. He requested a meeting with us, claiming he had something to share... I personally chose to meet at our house because my husband and my brother Orion are here. I didn't consider the restraining order because I wanted to know what he had to offer." "And is that the USB your companions are referring to?" Lily nodded. "Do you mean that Mr. Brian Mendoza cam
Danica invited Lily to go out after being feel devastated with Carmela’s case. They were shopping for clothes when they talked about Kael. "Do you have a crush on Engineer Kael?" Lily asked the young woman. "Huh? No way! Why would you ask that?" Danica replied, with her cheeks turning red, clearly avoiding the question. "Because I wouldn't blame you if you did. Kael is kind, handsome, and has a good life, and a strong family relationship... Most importantly, I want to know if I need to protect your feelings. He's still in love with Faye Burnham." Her sister froze in her tracks. "T-the lawyer?" Lily nodded. "But doesn't she have a fiancé? Isn't Faye getting married? And how did they even start a relationship?" She gently ran her fingers through Danica's hair. Lily was aware that her sister was beginning to develop feelings for Kael, even though she denied it. "Unfortunately, they have a history. Lauren's family was overly meticulous due to their family issues in the pas
Kael met Faye in another country and listened to all her complaints. He allowed himself to silently grieve for the man she was planning to marry while Faye sobbed. Now, he understood why Faye no longer wanted to go back to America. In a little while, he ordered food to be delivered to the room because he doubted whether Faye could eat at the hotel’s restaurant. She barely touched her own order either. Kael joined her in watching a movie on the television before informing her that he was going back to his room. It was already midnight, and they both needed to rest. "Can you stay?" Faye asked. "Faye..." Concern etched on Kael's face. His mind was now firmly set that it would be wrong if something were to happen between him and Finn’s sister. "Faye, I am dating someone," he stated firmly. The shock was written all over Faye's face. She pressed her lips together and didn't know what to say. "Danica? The woman you were with at the birthday party? Is it her?" "Yeah...
Lily felt sad when Carmela withdrew the case, leading her sister to stay at home with Drew.Danica had a surprise in store for Kael, who was about to move into the house next door; a gift from her father. She was thrilled because she would be the one to decorate and arrange it.As some belongings arrived, she started arranging the furnitu
A lot transpired in Carmela's case, and it was quite chaotic. However, what Lily didn't anticipate was Carmela, the woman who had filed the case, withdrawing her case against Kenneth's group. This came as such a shock to Lily that it was emotionally painful. She felt the urge to cry out of frustration."I'm going to Faye's office," she told Drew. They had been resting at home for a couple of days, and she felt within herself that she was ready to confront whatever the problem was. She needed to face this before she could truly accept it.