Hello, my lovely readers. I know must of you must have be wondering why I didn't post for days. And most of you must have taught I abandoned the story but that wasn't true at all. For days, I was sick and couldn't write or type. That was why I couldn't update. I haven't recovered fully yet but at least I can now pen down something. I'm sorry if I kept you guys waiting for so long. It wasn't intentional 😓😓. I will try to make it up as much as I can but I won't promise to update 3 or four chapters a day. Like I said before, I haven't recovered fully yet. But I will drop two more chapters today to make up a little but I know it won't be enough. I hope you guys can manage and please, bear with me. Don't forget to vote 💜
🏵️ CHAPTER 91 🏵️Denzel was surprised to know that Lena has already left work without waiting for him like she normally does. He need not be told that his wife was angry with him. Well, who wouldn't after seeing another woman hugging her husband in his office?Ever since Lena left his office earlier after throwing Harley out, she has been avoiding Denzel like he was a plague. She would come into his office, do what she came to do, and leave without even sparing him a glance. Her cold behavior toward him was making Denzel worry.On getting home, Denzel was happy to see Lena in the kitchen, cooking. He tiptoed to her and hugged her from the back, placing a deep kiss on her neck."You left without waiting for me, " He asked but to his shock, Lena squeezed out of his hold and left to get something from the cabinet without answering his question. Denzel let out a sigh and hugged her from the back again."Are you ok, Lena? "Lena only slipped out of his hold and continued with
🏵️ CHAPTER 92 🏵️ "Sometimes I can't help but think about it though. And I'm terrified whenever these thoughts come into my mind. And today when I saw Harley hugging you, I thought that..." Lena's voice broke and she looked down to fight back her tears but they failed her and rolled down freely. "I thought that maybe you will start regretting leaving her. I thought that maybe you will leave me and go back to her " Denzel pulled Lena into a tight hug immediately and shushed her. Lena hugged him back like she was scared of letting him go. Well, truthfully, she wasn't just scared, she was terrified. Denzel buried his face in Lena's neck and kissed it deeply. "To me, you're perfect, Lena. But if you think Harley was a perfect wife then I don't want a perfect wife. I want you. You and you alone " A smile drew up Lena's lips and she pulled out and looked at Denzel. "Really? " "Yes " Denzel cupped her face and wiped away her tears with his thumb. "You know how much I hate seeing yo
🏵️ CHAPTER 93 🏵️The door of Ian's office flung open and was slammed close almost immediately and without looking up, Ian let out a scoff, already knowing who it was that entered. He could hear her angry puffs as she paced to and fro his office angrily before dropping her bag on his table, more like throwing it."How was your journey to the land of humiliation? ""It was incredible, no thank you " Harley hissed, pissed off to the higher order."Well, welcome back " Ian snorted, almost laughing in mockery."You know, as far as I can vividly remember, nothing is going as per how you told me it will when you were still starting with this journey of getting your ex-husband back ""Come to think of it, you haven't even made a single move yet and the possibility of Denzel accepting you back is a total of zero. As for online, no one is even talking about you and only a few of your obsessed-stricken fans still talk about you and Denzel getting back together. It's obvious you d
🏵️ CHAPTER 94 🏵️ FAST FORWARD It was a cold Saturday morning, Lena and Denzel were together in a bathtub, having a hot bath. Lena leaned on Denzel as they both let the hot water soothe their tensed body. Lena let out a sad sigh. She lost was lost in thoughts. For some time now, with the help of Denzel, she has been investigating Dragon's Empire, and a few days ago, her secret spy just informed her that her father's company has gone completely bankrupt and was even into debt. A debt of approximately thousands of millions. Lena became very furious. She couldn't understand what Charlotte and Eloise have been doing ever since they took over. Have they been eating her father's money without even trying to at least make up for it? Is she just going to stay and watch her father's hard work fade away in vain? "You have to do something, Lena. Seeing how all of this is going, those two idiots will eat up everything. A time will come when they will even sell everything that
🏵️ CHAPTER 95 🏵️"Are you done yet? " Denzel asked Lena who was seated by her dressing mirror and doing the final touching of decorating her ears with earrings. She gave herself the last look, more like checking herself out in the mirror to make sure she was looking good before answering,"Yep! I'm ready " She turned to see Denzel standing by the door with folded arms and raised eyebrows like he was so done with her."That took you almost half of the day " "Hey! That's how we women are. We take our time in everything. Don't you know I have to look good? Not just good, I have to look amazing. First impression matters "Denzel rolled his eyes at Lena's remark."So, tell me. How do I look? " Lena turned around for Denzel to check her out."You're looking ok, Lena " He almost groaned and Lena frowned."Just that? I'm looking ok? Is that really all you have to say? " Lena was starting to get annoyed. "I spent hours getting ready and all you have to say is that I'm ok? "
🏵️ CHAPTER 96 🏵️"Richard?! ""Lena?! ""Oh my God! Richard, is this really you? " Lena exclaimed in disbelief and the guy standing before her chuckled happily. Without even thinking it twice, they both hugged each other."Wow, I can't believe this " Lena chuckled and they both pulled out."I can't believe it either, Lena. I can't believe this is you " Richard mumbled and took her hands, making Lena laugh."It's been so long, Richard. How have you been doing and what brought you back to New City? ""I've been doing just fine, Lena. I just decided to you know, branch in a little bit. I've missed my hometown; my friends and my family so I decided to pay them a visit. And so happy you're the first person I met after coming back " "When did you come back? ""That was... there weeks ago. Almost a month approximately " Richard chuckled."So tell me, Lena. What about you? How have you been? ""I'm fine, like perfectly fine ""Yeah, I can see that. You're looking... more beautif
🏵️ CHAPTER 97 🏵️"Denzel, my son. Is that you? " Hearing his father's voice after more than decades was like an electric shock to Denzel. A shock of emotions. He couldn't even remember the last time he heard him call him 'son'. He couldn't even remember the last time he even saw his face.That would probably be after that day he found out the truth and ran away from home. The same house he was in now and standing on his two feet.Denzel stared at the almost-dying man on the bed and couldn't believe he was his father. He has changed so much, so much that he wouldn't have even recognized him if not that his mother was seated beside him.From where he was standing, Denzel could see that he has immaciated a lot from how he was the last time he saw him. His eyes were weak and he could barely keep them open. His skin looked old and saggy and his face was already decorated with wrinkles. All his hair has already fallen out with only a few barely still visible.Seeing all
🏵️ CHAPTER 98 🏵️"For years I was hurting because of what you did and even though I wanted the pain to go away, it didn't. It got to a point where I had to give up trying. I gave up trying to move on " A strand of tears finally rolled down Denzel's face but he quickly wiped it off..."I taught that hating you the more will make the pain go away or make it stop somehow but then I realized that it didn't solve anything. It only made the pain worse ""Then someone helped me realize that I was the one slowly killing myself. I was the one causing myself pain because I refused to let go of the past. It was only then did I realized that if I want to be truly happy, then I have to let go of the hatred I had for you or anyone who has ever wronged me " Denzel bit his lip and looked down."So you're wrong, Hanks. I didn't come here because I was forced or compelled to. I didn't come to see you just to fulfill all righteousness ""I came here because I want to move on. I came her
🏵️ EPILOGUE 🏵️ FAST FORWARD TO MONTHS LATER Lena stood by the sea at the beach, watching as the wind ruffle her hair and hailed the water in her direction. She was lost in thoughts, while the quadruplets were busy playing with the sand. They had all come to the beach to spend the summer together as a family. Thinking about all that has happened in her life, Lena couldn't help but feel fulfilled. When her father passed away, she thought her whole life was coming to an end. And having to grow up with Eliose and Charlotte was a nightmare. But despite everything, she refused to give up. Despite what happened to her that night, it didn't stop her from pursuing her dream of getting back everything that was rightfully hers. But who could have believed that one mistake will change her life drastically and turn into the best mistake of her life? Because of that one mistake, she was blessed with four adorable and smart kids that are ready to do anything to make her happy. And t
🏵️ CHAPTER 115 🏵️ While everyone was busy celebrating with Lena and Denzel, Gavin grabbed Aria's hand and pulled her to a secluded area in the house, somewhere where only the two of them could stay all alone. "Hey! Why did you bring me here? " Aria snapped the moment Gavin let go of her hand. "I didn't force you here, did I? So why are you yelling at me? " "What?! " Aria glared at Gavin who scoffed with an eye roll. "Keep your voice down, Fiery Princess " "You don't tell me what to do! " "I'm out of here " Aria huffed and made to walk away but Gavin held her and pulled back. She let out a groan. "What do you want, Gavin? " "I want to tell you something " "Well, I'm not interested in whatever you want to say... " "Please, hear me out. It's important... Very important " Aria gave Gavin a suspicious look before letting out a slight cough and looking away. "What is it? " Letting out a breath, "The thing is... erm... I will the leaving New City... tomorrow " Aria's face
🏵️ CHAPTER 114 🏵️ A MONTH LATER Lena stepped into the house and was surprised at what she encountered. The whole house was very dark and she couldn't see a thing.Denzel had sent her a message to meet him at his Penthouse for something very important so she didn't expect everywhere to be this dark.Confused about what was going on, she called Denzel on the phone."Hun, the whole Penthouse is in darkness and I don't know where to switch on the lights ""Don't worry, Lena. Just take a step forward " Was all Denzel said before ending the call.Even though she didn't understand what was going on, Lena complied and took a step forward. Almost immediately, all the lights turned on.Startled a bit, Lena looked up and saw the most beautiful thing she has ever seen in her life.Everywhere was glittering with pictures of her hung everywhere. Everywhere was glowing with sparkle blue light and decorated with Jasmine flowers.Lena looked around and saw a huge banner w
🏵️ CHAPTER 113 🏵️ THREE MONTHS LATER Lena can be seen, all alone in a cemetery, standing before an encrypted grave. It was raining and even though she was holding an umbrella, she let the rain drench her, her tears not seizing to flow."Why? " Her shaky weak voice finally came."Why are all of these happening to me? Why did you leave and ruin my entire life? ""Ever since you left me, nothing seems to go right. Nothing seems to make sense anymore ""You promised me, that you will stay with me forever but you left me to suffer the pain of having to live without you. Why?! " "And after what seemed to be forever... " Lena sulked back the tears she couldn't control."I thought I was finally going to be happy. I thought I found happiness once again and now, you're just going to stay and watch my life being taken away from me... again? ""You promised me that you will always protect me no matter what. So tell me why you want to take the most important person in my li
🏵️ CHAPTER 112 🏵️ "So if try to act ridiculous, not only will you lose your wife... " "BUT ALSO YOUR UNBORN CHILD... THAT BASTARD GROWING INSIDE HER WOMB " What Ian said felt like a huge bomb was dropped on Denzel's head and it exploded immensely. He felt an electric shock run through him and he stiffened and didn't even realize when the briefcase in his hand plunged to the ground. His protruded eyes traveled from Lena's face down to her belly before looking back at her. Lena was already crying uncontrollably. "Lena... you... " "Yes. Your darling wife is pregnant. Probably with another set of quadruplets " Ian scoffed with a loud hiss. "Lena... is it true? " Lena nodded with a proud smile though still in tears. "Yes, Denzel. I'm two weeks pregnant. I've been trying to tell you all along but so many things kept happening and I... didn't get the chance anymore " "Believe me, I wanted to tell you after you come, back from the interview. I didn't mean for you to find out this w
🏵️ CHAPTER 111 🏵️ Lena finally opened her eyes. Ignoring all the pain she was feeling all over her body, she tried to move when she realized she was in an unfamiliar place but was even more shocked when she realized she was tied to a chair. "Who did this and where am I? " She couldn't help but wonder. "Denzel... " "Denzel are you here? " "Denzel... " "You know he can't hear you, right? " Lena was even more shocked to the bones when Ian walked in. He nonchalantly walked up to her, his hands lazily tucked into his pocket. "Your heartbeat isn't here, Lena. He is far, far away... probably six miles away " He snorted. "What is the meaning of this, Ian? " Lena glared at the man before her, struggling to break free from the grip of the rope. She let out a wince at the pain than ran through her body. "It's useless trying to break free Lena. I made sure of it " Grabbing her jaw tightly, Ian continued. "Now if I were you, I will just shut up and let your prince charming come to sav
🏵️ CHAPTER 110 🏵️The interview was yet to begin when Denzel's phone rang. He answered seeing it was Lena but before he could say anything, the call was abruptly interrupted.Denzel frowned and called back. He was surprised when he was told that the number he was calling was not reachable at the moment. He tried Lena's number over and over again but still got the same reply.Denzel was already dead worried. He was so worried that he had to put the interview on a hold until he hears Lena's voice. With his heart beating hard against his chest, he phoned Mrs. Amelia."Hello, ma ""Denzel, my dear. How are you? ""I'm fine, ma'am. Erm, is Lena there with you? ""No, my dear. She went out to get something from the grocery store. She isn't back yet. But the kids are here with me ""Ok, thank you " Denzel ended the call without hesitation.If Lena isn't back yet then where the fuck did she go? Didn't she tell him she was done buying what she needed? How far is the store from M
🏵️ CHAPTER 109 🏵️ DAYS LATERDenzel was in his dressing room together with Lena who was helping him mold his tie. They both were discussing and laughing about something."The kids and I want to visit Ma'am Amelia. It's been a long time since we went to her house. She's already missing us like crazy " Lena decided to change the topic. Denzel nodded in approval and replied,"Frankly, I would have joined but I need to attend this interview... ""I understand " Lena flashed him a smile."We can figure out another time to visit her, probably when you're less busy ""I'm done " Lena has successfully knitted the tie perfectly. She turned to get Denzel's coat lying on the chair when he pulled her back. "You're owing me an answer to a question, remember? "Denzel was talking about yesterday. Lena had fallen sick two days after the award ceremony and even though she didn't want to, Denzel forced her to go for a checkup. And yesterday, she returned with the result but ref
🏵️ CHAPTER 108 🏵️ Ian got home with his hand still bleeding from the punch earlier. Waiting for him in the sitting room was Harley, who stood up and walked up to him. "So you're finally back? " "What are you doing here? " Ian hissed in irritation and Harley looked down at his bleeding arm. "You got into a fight with Denzel? Let me guess... he won and you lost? " She scoffed only to get a hard glare from Ian who grabbed her wrist. "Do you think I'm that pathetic? " His grip on Harley's wrist tightened making her hiss in pain. "Get lost!! " Ian let go of her hand and made to head upstairs when, "I'm leaving New City tomorrow " Harley's words made Ian pull a brake on his legs. Slowly he turned and look at Harley. "Why? " "Cause my job here is done. I'm done shooting the commercial I came here for so I'm leaving " Ian stared at Harley like she had grown two horns. "Just like that? What was all the 'I need to get my husband back at all cost' speech all about then? You're going