Evelyn's POV Liam needs my help?....why could he need it?...I can't help sneak Ryan out of the house anymore. "What's that sir" I responded."This might come as a shock to you or it might not but I think I'm Ryan's father " Liam responded. What was Liam going on about? Its obvious he's drunk....a drunk lonely billionaire, that was what Liam was. "Evelyn are you there?" He called out over the phone. "Yes sir I am but I don't quite get what you mean sir" I responded . "Look I know it may sound crazy but trust me I'm not. I'm almost a 100% sure Ryan is my son. I'm a normal person and I have things to do. I can't call you by this time of the night to tell you something I'm not sure of" he continued . This man still maintained his ego while talking nonsense. "If you're so sure, what then do you need my help for, Avery is Ryan's mother not me , shouldn't that be private business between you and Avery?" I asked like I believed him. "That's why I need your help Evel
Evelyn's POV Liam is Ryan's father?.... I find it so hard to believe, but then the evidences were there, Liam was Ryan's father. Why would Avery lie to me?... so that was why she left New York City for Chicago?.... why would Avery lie like that? . She could have just said something, she could have told me she finally had a one night stand with my boss she admired so much. I might be mad at her for a while, but I would never say things to hurt her cause of it. I always knew Evelyn was a person who lover adventures but this, this was her biggest one. Now Liam wants me to help confront her....how do I help Liam without feeling guilty? "I'm sorry sir, giving you information is the best thing I could do for you. I have no intention to be involved in your plan sir..I'd help you in the best way I can " I responded. "Please Evelyn, you've not even heard my plan yet. It's something I trust you can do Evelyn, just please listen to me , hear me out" Liam begged. "I'm sorr
Evelyn's POV "Avery I'm sorry" I apologised as Avery walked passed me. "I'd be in the car " Avery said storming out of the hall.Liam really needs to know what he wants. Does he want Ryan ? Or he wants to keep having arguments with Avery . I thought he was going to apologise and Avery would accept his apology, then Ryan has a father again, which now that I think of it seems very unrealistic . "Avery I'm sorry " I kept saying as I followed her to the car. "Avery please listen to me" I pleaded again."What is it Evelyn!!" She shouted."I'm sorry" I pleaded."Sorry for what exactly Evelyn, sorry for tricking me into coming here? Or sorry for allowing Liam say hurtful things to me... which Evelyn, which is it" Avery shouted as tears filled her eyes."Avery Ryan needs his father in his life and you're preventing him from having that" I pressed futher."Ryan doesn't have a father, he's my son , not yours and I decide who I want him to see " Avery continued shouting ha
Liam's POV Avery is quite stubborn isn't she? The evidences are there , so are the facts , so why didn't she want to admit that Ryan is my son? I'd carry out a paternity test. At least when I do that there'd be no contradictions about the fact that Liam is my son. Why did Avery have to be so difficult?. Or is she hurt?, but she didn't even let me know she was pregnant. I had no idea it was her I had a one night stand with...oh my. I wished things could be better. Now I urgently need to do a paternity test. How do I go about it?......... Yes I know the perfect person ,I'd call doctor Richard. "Good afternoon doctor Richard" I greeted as he picked up the call. "Mr Liam...Good day sir, to what do I owe this call sir?" He asked. "I actually want you ask you a question. It might lead to doing something later, but I need to know sir, if I want to perform a paternity test,can it be done even if one party is not physically there? I asked. "Sir I don't quite get w
Avery's POV My heart ached. My life is falling apart and all I can do to stop it is scream.Liam is gradually getting closer to reveal that Ryan is his son. Confronting me was just the first step. Was did he have in mind to do next, hire an investigator or what? And Evelyn's isn't helping matter, she just keeps making matters worse. She tries her best to help Liam. She could kill for Liam not caring the consequences. Ryan is my life, the only person that was mine. Ryan was the reason I worked so hard to get myself out of shackles when I Ieft for Chicago. No one was there when I gave birth to him, when I struggled to give him food, but now Liam thinks he had the right to be part of his life now. Ryan knows his father to be dead and that is what he would remain. "Why do you keep denying the truth? Even when it's right in front of You " Liam's words ringed in my head like a bell. I am not denying the truth, I am hiding the truth, protecting Ryan from being hurt by the
Liam's POV "Are you sure of this doctor Richard?" I asked the doctor in disbelief. "Yes I am sir" he responded."So it's confirmed?" I asked again."Yes sir it is, the genetic material from you and the boy , proved that he's your son." He said as he laughed . "Doctor Richard, so I have a son?" I asked again laughing slightly. "Yes sir you do" he responded. "I have a son doctor...I have a son, Ryan is my son" I said excitedly. "I'm very happy for you sir" doctor Richard said."I'm happy for myself doctor richard" I said as I let out a big laugh. Ryan is my child, Ryan is my son it is confirmed, now I'd be part of his life, I'd be there for him, and make up for the moments I wasn't. "So I can leave now right?" I asked the doctor again. "Yes sir you can , unless you want your Copy of the test results " he said. "Ofcourse I want it doctor, how else am I going to back up my claim about my son?" I replied. "Alright sir , here it is" he said bringing out a brown
Evelyn's POV Why did I feel hurt?, I was suppsed to be happy for Liam wasn't I? So why do I feel hurt by this discovery?. I felt terrible infact , a part of me didn't want Ryan to be Liam's son. But why?..... and now that the truth had been revealed, I was supposed to be happy that Ryan actually had a father, or even mad at Liam for leaving Avery to cater for Ryan all alone, but now I didn't feel any of that. "Momma, what are we going to have for breakfast this morning" Ryan voice interrupted my thoughts. "I'd be there in a second" I replied."But momma, are you fine?" Ryan asked."Of course I am" I said faking a smile. Ryan was indeed one to notice a change in mood of a person, something he had in common with Liam. Looking at Ryan just had a way of reminding of Liam. If I was told years ago that Liam would have a son from my twin sister, I'd never have believed . I know I didn't say this often, and now is even more of a bad time to consider it, but I
Evelyn's POV. "Morning sir" I greeted Liam as I entered his house. "Morning" Liam sounded cold."I'm here to see you sir....""I'm not dumb, you sent a text message, so only a dummy won't understand what you sent to me" he said."So what do you want to see me for" he continued ."I'm getting to that sir" I replied"Well hurry up, I don't have all day." He answered. "Oh wow.....anyways I'm hear to firstly apologise to you for walking you out of the apartment that day, but I expected you to show Avery the results in a better way ."A better way?" He asked raising his eye brows."Yes sir..."What better way Evelyn? What do you people want from me? All I want is a relationship with my son and you guys are making it more difficult that getting an international investor " he shouted."Its not also a bed of roses for me sir , I have arguments with my sister everyday due to how badly you guys interact " I raised my voice. "Seems you've lost your regard for me , I am your boss Evelyn,
Avery's POV.... The city outside peris office looked beautiful, each building with tons of glowing lights, a reminder of the life I wanted to give Ryan. I sat in one of the leather chairs, holding tightly a cup of coffee that had long gone cold. My reflection in the wall looked small, disturbed and confused, but I wasn't going to let that define me. This wasn't about me, it was about Ryan. "What are you pondering on beautiful?" Peris voice interrupted my thoughts. "I just don't want to make the wrong choice" I whispered softly. Peris moved closer to me, putting his hands on the glass desk between us. Everything about him, his suit, his face , the calm authority in his voice, everything about him showed nothing but confidence. He always made seem so clear, he said it was simple, but nothing about this was or felt simple. "Avery, you're not making a mistake" he said, his tone soft but firm. "The mistake you would be making is letting Liam be in cont
Evelyn's POV. The corporate dinner was already in full swing. The beautiful hall was glittering with lights, you could see the expensive clothing, suits and gowns. When Avery fled to Chicago, I had no choice but to learn how to behave or interact at events like this, with grace. Hiding behind a smile like everything was okay. But tonight, the clicking of glasses, and the soft music playing in the background, did little to nothing to distract me from the noise in my head. I kept my eyes fixed on the table before me, trying to pay attention to the conversation going on between 2 colleagues seated beside me, but my mind was elsewhere. It had been like this for days, these same thoughts couldn't just leave my head. My body present at the event, but my heart and mind were elsewhere. With Liam. I know it's inappropriate, and isn't the right time, but I couldn't stop thinking about him, even if I tried. The more I tried, the more intensely I wanted him. The way h
Evelyn's POV.... I hadn't heard the knock on the door, until it echoed again, interrupting my thoughts. Who was it? I certainly wasn't expecting anybody , not even at this hour. My thoughts had been going through the same thing- Avery, Ryan, Liam and moving out of New York city. I wasn't expecting anyone, not after the emotional trauma that had been happening the last few weeks. I looked through the peephole, and the masculine figure I saw was a familiar one, a man in black tuxedo and well tailored pants. He looked affluential, influencetial even. Was it Liam? Or who is this person?. I opened the door, and it was Liam's rival and Avery’s boss Peris, waiting with a smirk on his face. "Evelyn Evelyn Evelyn " he said with a smile, he sounded like he had reharshed that line a lot of fime. "I hope I'm not disturbing you". There was something scary about his voice. I think I know why Avery felt so insecure about him. My hands couldn't help but shiver, but I was too tir
Avery's POVNew York city had been my home for as long as I can remember. The city lights, the busy atmosphere, everything had just been like that since I and Avery were little. But this night, something seemed different . It's not like it used it. And it's in a very bad way. I don't feel as happy as I used to . It just seemed way too annoying.I leaned against the railing of my apartment's rooftop, the cool night air hitting my skin, in an attempt to remind me what exactly it was I loved about new york city, but it didn't just seem to clivk this timemI had always been able to handle stress, to to be strong for others. But now? Now, I was beginning to hate it. I was tje one who caused all the problems they said.I had tried to convince myself that I could be the peacemaker, the one who kept everything together. But whatever I did, however I tried, it only made things worse.The war between Avery, Liam, and me was wearing me down. Avery’s trust in me was no longer there and I coul
Liam's POVThe room was filled with conversation, and the smell of expensive wine, the clicks of glasses. But I wasn't here for any of that.I saw him.. Peris.... I wasn’t here for small talk or handshakes. I was here to confront the man who had been systematically poisoning Avery’s mind against me and Evelyn, all while pretending to be her confidant.Taking a deep breath, I crossed the room, weaving through the crowd with purpose. Peris noticed me before I reached him, his smirk widening as if he’d been expecting this. He excused himself from his group, turning to face me with an air of mock curiosity.“Well, if it isn’t Liam Rockwell,” he said sacarstically. “To what do I owe the pleasure?” he continued.“Cut the act, Peris,” I shouted.....keeping my voice low enough to avoid attracting attention. “We both know why I’m here.” I continued. He knew why I was here, and his laugh, his slight laugh, proved that too.“I’m afraid you’ll have to enlighten me,” he said,“What exactly are y
Avery’s POVI could hear Ryan's laughter from the hallway. His laughter made me smile... it made me remember how much I loved him... I sat in the corner of the house, while trying to finish Peris's report.But my thoughts refused to stay on track.Ryan. Liam. Evelyn.The names circled in my head like a storm I couldn’t escape.Since Evelyn started working for Liam, she made sure she defended him no matter the action, she was like his own fairy God mother even.Liam wasn’t just Ryan’s father. He was the man who had broken me, even if he didn’t realize it. And now? Now, it felt like Evelyn was slowly taking my place in a story that should have been mine.I closed the laptop, I needed to see Evelyn, we need to sort things out, and we need to do it now.When I reached Liam’s office building, I thought for a while before going in. It wasnt ljke me to show up unannounced, but I had to do this... “Good afternoon, Ms. Lockhart. Are you here to see Mr. Rockwell?” The receptionist asked.“No,”
Evelyn’s POVThe day had been long. Too long. By the time I finished wrapping up files and preparing Liam’s schedule for the next week, the office was quiet. Most of the employees had left hours ago, but I stayed behind, preferring the stillness of the empty building.It gave me space to think.Avery’s harsh words from the other morning still lingered, carving wounds deeper than I cared to admit. Her accusation that I was somehow taking Liam’s side had left me shaken. I had always been her protector, her confidante. And now? Now she looked at me like I was nothing to her. The endless argument is causing a rift between us, a rift I didn't know how to fill.The ding of the elevator interrupted my thoughts. It was Liam .He looked exhausted.“Still here?” he asked softly.“I could ask you the same,” I replied, forcing a smile. “I thought you had left hours ago.”“I was about to, but I remembered I had some reports to review.” He replied, walking ove rto the coffee machine to get coffee.
Avery's POV It's been weeks since Liam started making effort to "make me like him" . At first, I told myself it was for the best. But later on, with every action Liam did, I began to question his intentions Was this really about Ryan, or there was more to it?. I tried my possible best not to think about it, but anytime Liam came around to take us out to dinner or some other event, I felt like my son was forgetting he had a mother gradually. Nothing piseed me off like the way Ryan warmed up to him, Liam achieved that in less than a month. And the way Liam just crept into our lives?.... And then there still Evelyn. My sister had always been my support system, the one I could count on when things went bad, the one I'd come home to see when the outside word faced me with challenges. Evelyn was more like Liam's puppet now. I know I've been spending time with Liam now, but Evelyn was still in Liam's control. There's something she's hiding from me, I might just be paranoid , but I f
It all started off like a typical day in the office. I had lot of paperwork to do , routine checks for Liam, and basically normal duties that would normally take place in the office. I tried my best to focus, but my thoughts kept bringing me back to people whom my life was basically centered around, ofcourse it was Liam and Avery. For weeks now, I’d been trying to ignore the newly found chemistry between them. Liam had been making a noticeable effort to spend more time with Avery, and while I kept telling myself it was for Ryan’s sake, my doubts and insecurity said different things. I didn't know what it was, but there was a way he looked at Avery that made my anger multiply. I didn't know what it was , but it made me annoyed by the minute. I wasn't jealous , i lied to myself. I had no right to feel jealous. After all, Avery was my sister, and Liam—well, Liam wasn’t mine to claim. But my increasing anger said otherwise. It was almost afternoon, and the work load had really tak