Deep into the night, Yvonne lay curled in a fetal position in the middle of her bed. Sweat and tears soaked the mattress beneath her as her body burned with fever. The relentless scenes of the day she gave birth replayed in her head hundreds of times, each memory stabbing her with a fresh wave of pain. Earlier that day, an event had triggered her trauma, opening old wounds she thought had healed. Despite finding Michael's situation pitiful, she couldn't help but be amused until Lily and Jack settled into the classroom for the day's lecture and activities. The twins looked happier than Yvonne had ever seen them. They even ignored the teasing from students who found amusement in asking if their mommy would pick them up instead of some nanny. The twins kept smiling and waving at her, their innocence and joy palpable. It was adorable, but then things took a turn for the worse when they approached her after school. Some students still lingered, but Lily and Jack walked up to Yvonne an
As soon as David ended the call, Sammy slumped onto the bed and suddenly began to sob.David gritted his teeth in frustration before sitting next to her, attempting to hug her, but she pushed him away. “Don't touch me, David. You clearly still love her,” she accused.“Of course not. I stopped loving her three years ago, Sammy,” David said, his voice firm but gentle.Sammy looked up to gaze at him, then motioned at his phone with her reddened eyes. "Then what was that all about?”“I was worried. Her mental health is fragile,” David explained, his tone softening.Sammy rolled her eyes. “That was not the point, David. Did you see your face when you were receiving the call? That doesn't look like worry to me. You still care about her romantically. You nearly exposed the fact that you are still in town to her.”David sighed, his shoulders slumping. “What do you want me to do now?” he asked, his voice laced with exhaustion.Sammy suddenly hugged him tightly and said, “Tell me you do not lov
A few days after her full recovery from depression and hallucinations, Yvonne was finally ready to return to school. As she stepped onto the school premises, the hurt in Lily and Jack's eyes surfaced in her mind, making her heart sink.Her thoughts drifted to her sessions with Amy. Amy had helped her realize that the children were essentially strangers. While she had the free will to love them, she shouldn't let them be a source of pain and torment. Amy also pointed out that the twins wouldn't be happy to know they had hurt their beloved teacher.Yvonne gulped, bracing herself to face the children, but to her relief, they weren't in class. At first, it was a comfort. The children chanted her name in excitement, pleased to see her return. However, as soon as they started discussing how the twins wouldn't be a reason for their sweet teacher to scold them anymore, Yvonne grew confused. She checked the children's records, only to realize that Lily and Jack had been absent since the day af
David had just registered at a gym in the district where he and his soon-to-be wife had recently bought their home. He walked with a content smile on his lips, savoring the life he had always craved. The area was filled with luxurious houses owned by wealthy individuals, a stark contrast to the small apartment he had shared with Yvonne. The difficult life he had endured to become what he currently was now seemed worth it. A man set for life, David no longer worried about money and held an unshakable position in the Langston Corporation. This prestigious position had been awarded to him by the Madam of the Langston group herself. Not even the CEO could remove him.In short, David was set for life. His next biggest move was to finally marry the woman who had been the brains behind his success. Yvonne had once been useful to him, but now, in his eyes, she was no longer valuable.Upon arriving at the gym, David easily socialized with the gym instructors and his neighbors. However, his sm
Michael Langston was back in the city, his mind preoccupied with the monumental task ahead. The weeks of packing and preparing to take over his family's sprawling corporation had passed in a blur. Now, there was another equally pressing matter on his mind. His children needed a mother, and he needed a contracted wife who would love them unconditionally. His solution? A pragmatic one: enlist his personal assistant, Sandra, to find a suitable candidate.Michael had given Sandra explicit instructions. The ideal wife should be kind-hearted, compassionate, and, above all, genuinely affectionate towards his children without being swayed by his wealth and status. Another important part of the deal was the fact the woman will be his wife in name only. No marital affairs will be necessary between them, but all motherly affairs will be needed for his children.When he found that most of the candidates were interested in his wealth more than his children, Michael decided to hide his real identit
Michael Langston walked into his office to start with the day's activities, but his mind was still preoccupied with the earlier encounter with Yvonne. He found Sandra, his efficient personal assistant, engrossed in her work at her desk.When Sandra noticed her boss, she was taken aback that Micheal had arrived at the office instead of being with the woman she had arranged to meet with him.Without having to say a word, Sandra knew her boss needed some answers and quickly got up and followed him to his office.Once they were in, Micheal removed his suit jacket and took a seat at his desk, before his deep blue eyes glanced up at Sandra."Where is the woman you arranged for me to meet?" he asked, his voice tinged with impatience and slight annoyance.Sandra looked up, a puzzled expression crossing her face. "Didn't you meet her?""No, I didn't," Michael replied. "I even mistook someone else for her."Sandra frowned, quickly flipping through her phone to once again confirm the last messag
Later that evening, Yvonne waited outside the small apartment building she shared with David. Her intentions were simple; she needed explanations for the way he treated her that morning.Soon enough, he arrived in a surprisingly luxurious car. Someone had driven him over, but Yvonne couldn't see through the tinted window. The sleek vehicle, a sharp contrast to their modest lifestyle, hinted at secrets David had been keeping from her.She watched as David's sweet smile towards the person in the car turned into a scowl as he caught sight of her. The transformation was jarring, a painful reminder of the emotional distance that had grown between them.David sighed in exasperation. “Women should greet their men in sexy clothing,” he muttered under his breath, clearly irritated. Yvonne, however, preferred simplicity. She wore a simple knee-length floral-pattern pyjama set, comfortable and familiar.David mentally scoffed, comparing Yvonne to his soon-to-be wife, who went to any length to lo
Yvonne Lawrence stared out the classroom window, her eyes following the gentle sway of the playground swings. The kindergarten was quiet now, the laughter and chatter of children replaced by the soft hum of the air conditioning. The children she had been watching over had all been picked up, except for two. Lily and Jack sat at a small table, coloring patiently.Despite her resolve the previous night, here she was again reminiscing. Yvonne sighed, her thoughts drifting back to the past. Life had not been kind to her. She had worked tirelessly to support her fiancé, David, juggling three part-time jobs alongside her modest salary as a kindergarten teacher. She had always believed in their future, but since David had started working at the big company, things had changed.There was a time when David loved everything she cooked, savoring every meal she prepared. But those days seemed like a distant memory now. He had become distant and critical, his once affectionate demeanor replaced by