LEAH’S POV"It seems like we haven't made our intentions clear to you." Hudson’s voice carried a low, dangerous tone, almost a growl.But… how could it be? Why are they suddenly saying this to me?“What do you… mean?” I chuckled nervously, avoiding their gaze. “I’m just stating the fact. Though our companies are in partnership, the issue was within our own premises…”“Stop it,” Brixton snapped at me, and I slightly jumped off my seat. Seeing my reaction, I somehow witnessed how his gaze softened, but his eyes remained serious.“You know that this isn’t just about business matters.”My heart raced, the dread slowly consuming me. They both wore serious expressions on their faces, and I felt like a criminal under their scrutiny.“Haven’t we made it clear enough?” Brixton continued speaking, his expression somehow unreadable. "You keep asking us what we want, but you knew clearly what we wanted in the first place.”I stilled on my spot. Hearing those words come out of his mouth made me fe
LEAH’S POVThe next day, I feel like I was not on my proper state of mind. Hudson and Brixton’s words last night seem to keep echoing in the back of my mind, constantly reminding me that they were serious about uncovering the truth. And that scared me more than anything else.Despite having the relief that somehow, I manage to come up with an excuse and finally drawn a line between us, it left me feeling even more troubled instead.After sending the kids to school, I drove to the company in a somewhat absentminded look. The anxiety in me kept growing each minute that passes, and I know I can’t keep this bottled up any longer or else I’ll definitely grow paranoid.The thing I needed the most right now was some advice, and there was only one person I could turn to – Marina.“You look pale! Is everything alright?” Marina’s concerned voice greeted me as soon as I walked inside her office.With heavy steps, I finally manage to sit on the couch across from her table with a dejected look on m
THIRD PERSON’S POVTWO MONTHS LATERIt was a holiday at school, so the triplets found themselves at home with the whole day ahead of the. Their mom, Leah, had left for work early in the morning, leaving them at home and trusting them to be well-behaved. The triplets were obedient and assured their mom that they would stay home and be responsible. So far, they were keeping that promise.Calvin was nestled on a single sofa, holding a thick biology book in his hands. His handsome little face looks serious – his brows furrowing in concentration as he absorbed every detail from the pages.Across the room, Clyde was sprawled on the floor, his sketch pad open in front of him. He was busy drawing a detailed image of spaceship flying through the stars. Meanwhile, Bella was sitting on the couch watching her favorite TV show. She was wearing a cute bunny headband which made her pretty little face even more endearing. Her large eyes were glued to the screen while she occasionally giggle at someth
LEAH’S POVI was currently at work, just finished a meeting with our company’s higher ups which dragged on longer than expected. During the meeting, I was feeling somehow restless and distracted. I couldn’t shake the bad feeling in my gut. Something doesn’t feel right. So, as soon as the meeting ended, I rushed back to my office, my instinct telling me to check my phone.And when I finally had my phone in my hands, my heart skipped a beat seeing the three missed calls, all from Calvin.I frowned, this time, I was the one to try to call him. But then, no one answered. I tried again, and again. As the call went unanswered each time, the growing dread clawed at my insides. I bought a tablet for my babies, they share it sometimes, but most of the time, it was Calvin who uses it. And every time I call, he always picks up. Always.Cold sweat broke out on my forehead as I held my phone tremblingly in my hands. I didn’t bother to waste another second as I grabbed my bag and dashed out of my o
LEAH’S POVFor a moment, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It has been two months since I last saw them, and I never expected our paths to cross again. In fact, I hadn’t even allowed myself to think about it. I had already convinced myself that they had completely forgotten that someone like me existed.But now, they were here. They were oozing such commanding presence in a way that made it hard for me to breathe.They continued watching me together with the kids, their eyes never leaving our form. And that made my heart beat wildly.The shock and fear were still there, but I knew that I had to do something right now. They helped my babies and I know I should settle things and at least thank them.“Stay here with your sister, okay?” I instructed Calvin and Clyde with a soft yet firm voice, quickly glancing back towards Hudson and Brixton.“I need to talk to these gentlemen outside for a moment.”My little boys nodded in understanding. I ruffled their hair, taking one more look at Bella who
LEAH’S POV“Uncle!” Clyde exclaims as soon as he saw the person who entered the room.My eyes wandered towards Hudson, feeling my heart pounding loudly as our gazes met for a moment. I was filled with question. Why is he here again?I felt as if the air had left my lungs when I saw how he looked at my boys with such gentleness… which I never expected from him. The more I thought about it, the more my heart raced.I also noticed how Calvin and Clyde’s faces lit up as soon as they saw Hudson coming back inside the room, and it left me feeling even more complicated.But I knew I had to do something, as to not give away something very obvious. I cleared my throat, facing my two little boys as I instructed them gently.“Go thank him, darlings.”They obediently nodded at me before trotting towards Hudson who was standing a few feet away from us. They stopped in front of him, their height only reaching to the middle of his thighs as they raised their heads to look up at him.Something seemed
LEAH’S POVI realized they were already piercing things together… things I wasn’t ready for them to know. At least not now.“Boys,” I began softly, calling their attention as I tried to change the topic. “I want to know what exactly happened before Bella got sick. Can you tell me?”This time, their attention finally shifted after hearing my question. They started explaining everything with their innocent and sweet voice as they recounted the events that happened earlier this morning. Each word made my heart ache painfully, the worry and guilt came crashing back to me as I listened to their explanation.“Next time, you can’t go with strangers, okay?” I gently reminded them as soon as they finished explaining everything up to when Hudson and Brixton came to help them.“Not all people are like those… uncles you’ve met earlier.” I pressed my lips in anxiousness. “There are bad people out there who might take advantage of little kids like you.”“Yes, mom.” They both nodded and replied in u
LEAH’S POV“Mommy, who was the uncle just now?” Bella asked as she gazed up at me, curiosity was evident in her eyes.I stilled, but only for a second. She was asking about Brixton, but just as I was about to answer, Clyde, who was also standing beside the bed near their sister, beat me to it.“That’s Uncle Brixton, sister! He’s one of the uncles who helped us bring you to the hospital.” His voice was proud as he continued explaining along with Calvin beside him.Bella nodded slowly as she listened, taking in the information her brothers were telling her. I stood there, watching them talk until I saw how my baby girl’s face turned guilty.She turned her head and looked up at me, “I’m sorry, mommy… I didn’t mean to make you and my brothers worry.”My heart clenched, hearing the pitiful tone in her words. I sat beside her on the bed before leaning in to kiss her forehead.“You don’t have to say sorry, sweetheart. It’s not your fault, okay? No one’s at fault here.” I spoke to her gently,