AliceI tried to comfort her, feeling a pang of guilt. "It's not your fault, Lily. These things happen. I'll make sure to make preparations for your mother's burial. I'll tell my husband to arrange everything. We'll have a suitable ceremony for her."Lily's sobs slowed, and she sniffled. "Thank you... thank you so much.""No, don't thank me. It's all our fault," I said softly. "And don't worry, Lumber has been arrested. The police will investigate everything, and we'll get to the bottom of this.""I hope so," Lily said, her voice barely above a whisper.I nodded, letting out a sharp sigh. "Me too, Lily. Me too."Just as I thought she was about to end the call, she said, "Wait, please."I felt a surge of worry. "Why? What is it?""I need to know where you guys are right now," Lily asked, her voice urgent."We're not at home. I'm actually at the hospital," I replied."Why? What happened?" she asked, a hint of worry in her voice."I'm fine. It's just my husband, Xavier. He had a little b
AliceI lay on the hospital bed, anxiously waiting for the doctor's verdict. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Brown," he said gently. "But you are not pregnant. Those are just symptoms of stress, and I advise you to take a rest from work."I swallowed hard and nodded my head."But... did you find anything wrong with me?" I asked, my voice shaking slightly. "Is there anything wrong with me? Why can't I get pregnant?""You're alright, Mrs. Brown," he said, his tone sympathetic. "We've checked, and your body is quite okay. We don't know the reason why you're unable to get pregnant, but I advise you to bring your husband in for a check-up, just in case."My thoughts swirled as I processed the doctor's words. I wondered what my husband's reaction would be. Would he want to do it? Would he even care?Lately, I'd noticed a change in his behavior, and it filled me with worry. We were three years into our marriage, and this sudden shift was unsettling, leaving me feeling sad and uncertain.I still needed to p
AliceI wiped away tears, trying to calm myself down. "So, what about us?" I asked, my voice shaking. "Do you think I can just...accept some kind of polyandry relationship? Hell no."My husband and step-sister exchanged glances, and then burst into laughter. I frowned, feeling more confused than ever. Why were they laughing? Nothing was funny here.He shook his head, still chuckling. "Wait a minute, did you actually think that I would even want to be with two women at once?"I raised an eyebrow, my heart racing. "What are you even saying? Isn't that what you wanted? Isn't that what you've been doing!"I wish I realized that I was talking nonsense, but I was too troubled to accept reality.He shook his head again, his expression cold. "I'm throwing you away, Alice. Don't you get it? I want your step-sister, not you."I clenched my teeth, wiping away my tears as I struggled to compose myself. "Don't expect me to leave," I said, my voice firm. "I'm not leaving. That husband snatcher is t
AliceI snapped my eyes open, and the morning sunlight danced across my face. As I quickly sat up, my gaze swept around the unfamiliar room. That's when I saw him - the man from the one-night stand, lying beside me."What have I done?" I whispered to myself as I hastily threw off the covers and swung my legs over the side of the bed, reaching for my clothes. But before I could grab them, the man's hand closed around my wrist.Startled, I gasped and turned to face him. "What...?" I began, but he cut me off."Do you think this is some cliché romance movie where you can just run away?" he asked, raising a brow.I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself despite the embarrassment I was feeling. "I...I'm sorry about last night. I was just out of it. I'm really sorry."Without waiting for his response, I grabbed my clothes and dashed into the bathroom.After getting dressed, I stepped out to face the man standing before me. He wore only his underwear, and I quickly averted my gaze."I'l
AliceI walked to the door, still trying to process the doctor's news. Then, my mind started racing with thoughts of what to do next. I couldn't shake the feeling that my life was going out of control.As I entered the house, I noticed something was off. The door was unlocked, and Naomi was nowhere to be found. I remembered she was supposed to be at home since she had resigned from her job. I also noticed that her bags were missing.At that moment, I felt uneasy. Where was she? And why had she left without saying anything?I called out her name, but there was only silence. Something was definitely wrong.I stood there, wondering if Naomi had traveled. She had gotten her visa last week, and it was possible she had left today. But without saying goodbye? It seemed so sudden, so unfair.I felt a pang of disappointment and hurt. Why hadn't Naomi told me she was leaving?But that was when I remembered I had a baby inside of me. "I'm sorry... I just can't keep you," I said, shaking my head
XavierAs we stepped out of the helicopter, I assisted Alice down, mindful of her delicate condition. Her eyes widened in awe as she took in the grandeur of my mansion.And I couldn't help but smile, a gesture I normally reserved for rare moments. Alice's wonder was infectious, but I quickly suppressed my emotions, reverting to my usual stoic demeanor."Wow, it's so beautiful," Alice breathed, her gaze roaming over the mansion's facade.I nodded curtly, gesturing for her to follow me. As we walked toward the entrance, I informed her, "I'll show you to your room."Before we reached the grand staircase, Alice suddenly grasped my hand, halting my stride.I turned to her, my voice detached, "What is it?" My eyebrow rose in question, betraying a hint of curiosity.Alice's eyes locked onto mine, her expression uncertain. I waited for her to speak, my gaze unwavering."What's it, Alice?" I finally asked, breaking the silence that was about to devour us.Her eyes sparkled with curiosity as sh
AliceI sat on the bed, my mind racing with thoughts. Why was Xavier so mad? Did I do something wrong? I kept replaying our conversation in my head. I told those men I was pregnant... Was that wrong? Perhaps Xavier didn't want anyone to know that I was carrying his baby. All men are totally the same, isn't it? I should have really known better, especially since I was a divorcee. Trusting men was supposed to be the last thing I should think of.My thoughts swirled, making me feel restless. I needed to talk to Xavier, to clear the air. I decided to call him, my heart racing with do. I brought out my phone and hesitated for a moment. What if he yelled at me? What if he replied in his typical arrogant and cold manner?I took a deep breath, bracing myself for the worst. I pressed the call button and closed my eyes tightly, waiting for him to answer.Xavier finally answered the call, and after a brief silence, I said, "Hello," my voice gentle and subdued."I can hear you, Alice. Just get st
Xavier Wendy turned to me with a frown on her face, yanking her arm away from mine. "Eww, gross, Xavier! Why can't you quickly deny the statement that I'm your fiancée and tell her that I'm your little sister?" she asked, her voice laced with annoyance. I frowned, taken aback by her outburst. Wasn't she the one who blurted that out senselessly? She should be the one to correct herself. "Can you even speak up for yourself, Xavier?" she asked, clearly exasperated. I finally found my voice, my tone firm but calm. "Can you leave? We'll talk later." Wendy raised an eyebrow, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Alright, bro," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Before I could even react, she smacked me squarely on the ass, laughing as she walked away. I watched her leave, my expression stern, emotions in turmoil. I was embarrassed, completely caught off guard by Wendy's unexpected behavior. She was out of her mind—no question about it. As I turned back to face Alice, I coul
AliceI tried to comfort her, feeling a pang of guilt. "It's not your fault, Lily. These things happen. I'll make sure to make preparations for your mother's burial. I'll tell my husband to arrange everything. We'll have a suitable ceremony for her."Lily's sobs slowed, and she sniffled. "Thank you... thank you so much.""No, don't thank me. It's all our fault," I said softly. "And don't worry, Lumber has been arrested. The police will investigate everything, and we'll get to the bottom of this.""I hope so," Lily said, her voice barely above a whisper.I nodded, letting out a sharp sigh. "Me too, Lily. Me too."Just as I thought she was about to end the call, she said, "Wait, please."I felt a surge of worry. "Why? What is it?""I need to know where you guys are right now," Lily asked, her voice urgent."We're not at home. I'm actually at the hospital," I replied."Why? What happened?" she asked, a hint of worry in her voice."I'm fine. It's just my husband, Xavier. He had a little b
AliceI stood frozen, my eyes fixed on Xavier's pale face. His mother's wails and my own ragged breathing filled the air. I felt a hand on my shoulder, but I didn't flinch. I couldn't tear my gaze away from Xavier, and when I did turn, I saw Wendy.Xavier's mother glared at me, her face contorted in anguish. "It's all your fault!" she shouted, her voice echoing through the hospital room. "Ever since you came into Xavier's life, he's been having problems, suffering from this and that. Look at what you've done! You've landed my son in the hospital!"She burst into tears, her body shaking with sobs. Xavier's father tried to calm her down, holding her close. "It's not Alice's fault, dear. Let's not blame her for this."But Xavier's mother pushed him away, her eyes blazing with anger. "No, it's her fault! She's the one who's been causing all these problems!"Wendy stood frozen, her hand still on my shoulder, trying to offer me some comfort. I felt a lump form in my throat as I watched Xavi
XavierAs we stepped out of the car, Alice walked away without sparing me a glance. I knew why she was upset. I had refused to listen to her concerning what she referred to as Lily's situation, and now she was holding a grudge against me.I tried to catch up with her, asking, "Are you angry because of Lily? Do you trust her that much?"Alice stopped and turned to face me, her eyes flashing with annoyance. "Don't talk to me unless you're ready to hear me out," she said, her voice firm.I sighed deeply. "We found evidence against her, Alice. It's not that simple." I hesitated before adding, "Fine, I'll listen to all you have to say, but make it brief.""Yes. Please," she nodded, with a smile on her face.We entered the house, where my parents were waiting. Alice greeted them politely, but my mother barely acknowledged her, turning away instead. My father, on the other hand, welcomed us warmly.Alice sighed deeply and headed to our bedroom, with me following closely behind. Once inside,
AliceI walked into Xavier's office, my eyes scanning the spacious room with its sleek, modern decor. He gestured for me to take a seat, and I sat down in one of the leather chairs in front of his desk.Xavier sat down opposite me, his eyes locking onto mine. He leaned back in his chair, his expression serious."So, you're probably wondering what's going on with Lily and the camera," he began, his voice low and measured."Yes," I nodded.Xavier took a deep breath, recounting the events. "It happened a few days ago. I was feeling stressed at the office, so I decided to take a cold shower to clear my head. But as I was showering, I felt a strange sensation, like something was off."He paused, collecting his thoughts. "I looked around, trying to shake off the feeling, but it only intensified. That's when I noticed a small crack in the wall facing me. You see, I was quite relieved that I hadn't undressed completely. Anyway, out of curiosity, I inserted my hand into the crack and found a s
XavierMonday morning arrived, and the atmosphere was already hot. Anyway, the invitation cards had been sent out, and everything seemed to be falling into place. A big relief for me.I stood in front of the mirror, adjusting my tie and scrutinizing my reflection. Suddenly, I saw Alice emerge from the dressing room, looking stunning in a beautiful white short gown, black heeled shoes, and carrying a black designer bag. Her hair was tied back with a scrunchie, and her face glowed with a subtle makeup look. Her lips were painted a vibrant cherry pink, and she looked absolutely breathtaking.I couldn't help but move closer to her. "And where are you going?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.Alice smiled mischievously. "I'm following you to work for the first time.""Following me to work?" I chuckled, then raised a brow. "We never planned that, did we?"She shrugged. "It's not bad if your wife follows you to work, is it?"I smiled, shaking my head. "Hm. I guess not."She smiled, touching her b
Xavier"No, Xavier!" my mom spat, looking at Alice with disapproval. "My son won't marry a woman he met one night at the bar."I was about to tell her that Alice had my baby, but before I could say the words, Alice grasped my arm and pulled me away to the other room."Please, don't tell them I'm pregnant," she whispered urgently. "Don't tell them I have your child.""Why?" I asked, confused. "My mom is already not agreeing to us getting married, so why not?""I think you should find another woman," she said bluntly, looking away.I stared at her, incredulous. "Are you crazy? You've already signed the contract.""I know, and there's something called breach of contract," she replied calmly. "I can breach it and pay all the damages. It's better that way."I felt a surge of anger and possessiveness, and I could tell that my voice was betraying me by letting out how I was feeling."You think you can just leave me and take my child away? I don't think so.""I'll take care of the baby," she
AliceI stood by the door, waiting for Xavier's car to pull up. I had seen his car from the window and heard the honk, so I rushed down. As soon as I saw him step out of the car, I smiled and hurried over to him. Then, I quickly took his briefcase and jacket, greeting him with a warm "Welcome home."Xavier raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by my sudden display of affection. "What's with the sudden behavior?" he asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.I just smiled and replied, "Just come in, I have something to tell you."He nodded with furrowed brows, and we walked in together, passing by the grand staircase and entering his bedroom. As we stepped inside, I finally got a good look at him and noticed the white shirt he was wearing."Why is this shirt so tight on you?" I asked, tugging at the fabric slightly. The shirt looked out of place on him, and I couldn't help but wonder where it came from."Something happened at work," he replied, and my eyes widened."What's that?" I asked,
XavierI stood up, trying to compose myself, and Lily quickly looked away, her face flushed with embarrassment."It's okay, accidents happen," I said, trying to reassure her.But Lily still looked mortified. "I'll get you a new shirt, sir. And I'll clean up this mess."I nodded, still trying to process what had just happened. "It's okay, Lily. Just...just be more careful next time."She nodded, with her gaze down, and quickly exited the room, leaving me to wonder what had just occurred. Then, she came back and cleaned up the mess. When she was done, she scurried out.As I stood there, trying to keep away the documents from my table, I couldn't help but think that this day was already off to a strange start. Just then, Lily returned with a crisp, white shirt, and handed it to me."Please, sir, wear this," she said, with a small smile."Hmm. Thank you…" I said softly, my voice trailing off.Lily's expression turned slightly wistful. "Don't worry about this, sir. It's actually mine. I've
XavierAs I walked out of the bedroom, I covered my face in embarrassment, my back against the door."What the fuck did I do?" I muttered to myself.Hold on. Did I just kiss Alice's forehead? I recalled the kiss, wondering why I did it. Because that made no sense. I also wondered what could be going on in my head. She must be wondering why I kissed her in such a sensitive area without any explanation, and it's not like Wendy was there with her usual staring, annoying eyes."She must think I'm a psycho," I sighed, shaking my head in frustration, but I composed myself upon seeing a few maids walk past me, bowing their heads.I pushed the thought aside and rushed off, entering my room. Then, I laid down on the bed, but the memory of the kiss lingered, echoing in my mind.What have you done, Xavier? Why was I too impulsive? Or was I just stressed? Should I really stay off work like Alice has advised?Just as I was trying to shake off the thought, my phone rang. I checked the screen and sa