Her eyes open with a bit of dizziness and exhaustion. The AC of the room is giving her another sort of headache. The coldness seems to be stabbing into her skin from time to time. She doesn't know how she ended up at the hospital. After a bit of struggle, she just sits up. Looking around, glancing at the curtains that have been dancing with the wind, she puts the slippers on her feet.The coldness of the slippers makes her feel uncomfortable but her empty gaze is out of the window. The blue sky looks kinda red. Not blue, not beautiful, as if each of those clouds are wearing a floral dress of blood. The flowers are red, dripping off her heart. The pain is subtle, the numbness is dominating. A life that she thought would be fulfilled once she would secure her father's hardwork’s results. She didn't know that she was a subject. Subject to be tested. Her entire life became an exam to prove that she fit as their daughter.While she has been staring at those lonely clouds, her attention
Derek has been in the ICU for a while. The cops checked the CCTV footage and announced that he was trying to block Mrs wordsworth. The first bullet hit the left side of his belly but the second one hit Mrs Wordsworth while he tried to stop her from shooting once again. The cops have arrested the couple, Sandra and Anusha. Anusha reported Zach for physical assault and doing substances.“ How did she get the video?” Rowan walks towards her room and asks Kai who has been in a phone call. “ Liam gave her. Anusha stupidly gave it away. I informed you about It before.” Kai responds while hanging up. “ That boy loses his temper when it comes to her.”“ He did the right thing, though. Honestly speaking, I am hating that Gwen's parents have left such a lousy will. As if he didn't mind that it could throw her into danger!” Kai's muscles feather in his jaws as he clenches them. “ Her father had been a very ambitious person. He prioritized his work more than anything. There was a moment when
After having an argument with Kai, Liam opens the door of Gwen's room and walks in. She has fallen asleep, tucking herself under the blanket. Grabbing the withering flowers from the vase, he puts new hydrangea flowers in it. He sighs deeply, and looks at her. Liam just wants to be a big brother that she can rely on. What's wrong with that? She has been having lots of problems. Now another one has been added. While he feels so sad for her, the vibration of his phone gets his attention. To not disturb her sleep, he walks out immediately and receives the call. “ Yes, Doc!” He responds in a low tone while heading inside his room.“ Mr Wordsworth! I have sent the report to your email.”“ Already done? I thought it would take at least two days!” He looks shocked since the doctor said it would take time. “ We ran the test as soon as possible since you urgently requested it!” The Doc replies with a soft chuckle. “ Thank you. The payment will be sent to your account. Don't worry about it
During breakfast, Gwen is as silent as ever. She’s stopped talking out of necessity, making the morning unexpectedly quiet and tense for everyone in the house.Kai, however, is doing everything he can to take care of her—ordering the chefs to prepare her favorite meals, instructing the servants to set out comfortable clothes suitable for the weather—everything.Unlike other days, Liam is particularly observant of his brother’s behavior around Gwen.The way Kai gives her his undivided attention, the way his hand reaches out to gently caress her hair—Liam can’t help but feel uneasy.After breakfast, Kai tells Gwen to take the day off so she can start working again next week. No one dares to bring up her pregnancy, and she remains unaware of what’s happening to her body. She’s just lost, and everyone is respecting her need for space.After assuring her that he’ll handle everything, Kai heads toward the staircase, but his attention quickly shifts to Liam, who’s standing there with a serio
" How did you create such a mess?" Carlton peeling the apple for Derek asks. " I don't know. At that time, I thought I needed to do it!" Derek looks outside the window, staring at the sky with blank eyes. " Still hurting her wasn't a good idea!" " it wasn't intentional and I didn't know she was my wife in the first place!" Derek turns his attention to Carlton. " How is she now?" " Fine. Wordsworth's family is moving in that mansion." " That will be great. I tried to protect as much as I could. Dad should have told me about it from the beginning!" " Maybe because he didn't know that he would have to die because of his wife!" Carlton places the apple close to him and releases a meaningful sigh. " She was the best woman we ever knew. But unfortunately Greed destroys people!" Derek scoffs a bit, " How could she be the best woman when she was eyeing a small company that didn't even earn a million per year? From the beginning, she was with Dad for something else. I
" Pregnant? You must be joking!" Gwen scoffs after Kai tells her about her pregnancy. Her lips hold a smile but her eyes are teary and cold. " I am not!" Gwen's hand slowly slides on her belly, before sitting on the edge of the bed. She looks around, trying not to shed tears in front of her brothers. Obviously, she didn't expect to be pregnant at this moment. " Should I be happy or sad!? I don't know!" She says, feeling puzzled and conflicted. " What do you desire? Whatever you want, we will help you." Kai assures, knowing she would feel worse if there is no one to support her. Gwen remains silent with her deep thoughts. Her fingers grip around the unfolded blanket as she chews her bottom lip. She can't feel happy or sad at this point. The deep creases on her forehead give away her thoughts. Kai patiently waits, watching her thinking and mumbling something. He knows she has been going through a lot. Now this unexpected news has added more trouble than she should
Gwen sits on the rocking chair in her new room. Two hours ago, she returned to her real home, where she has thousands of memories of her parents before she left the country. Her hand subconsciously reaches to her stomach. Probably a subconscious caring for the small life that has been growing up. She watches the wind hitting the curtains. They move rhythmically with the wind. But in those eyes, the shade of guilt and sadness reflects distinctively. Guilt for thinking about aborting her own child and sad because she doesn't want to become a good mother. She is alone. A kid needs its entire family. She won't be able to give it to her own kids. A soft sigh escapes before she closes her eyes. The scent of flowers hasn't been making her feel better recently. She is slightly concerned about her pregnancy as well. People say they get to see lots of symptoms but she doesn't have any symptoms of being pregnant. She is as normal as usual. " My Lady! I brought some fruit for yo
" Bringing him to move in with us? What were you two actually thinking? Brother Kai, at least you shouldn't have supported it!" Liam shows disappointment once he learns that both his father and brother personally asked Derek to move in with them. " I know that you are upset. However, there is nothing more we can do! He risked his life to save Gwen. Even got arrested for this." Rowan explains, while taking of him tuxedo. " It's not her responsibility. She is pregnant and now bringing the last person she wants to see now is too far!" Liam feigns calmness as he remarks. " Liam! Calm down!" Kai said in a commanding tone, " Right now, Except for his new Assistant, there is no one who would probably help him at the house. We can't let him be with those maids either. They're being investigated by Detectives. If something happens to him, there's a high chance that he won't be fine. Don't forget that the bullet damaged some important orphans!" " You can just hire a nurse for -!" "
Liam's tension mounts as he watches the tightened security around the house. Guards shadow him everywhere, a constant, silent reminder that he's being closely monitored. Every time he tries to make a move toward the hospital, they're there, thwarting him before he even gets close. Gwen is still missing, and the pressure is suffocating him.Three days have passed since Derek’s death and Gwen’s disappearance, but Liam has found no relief. Despite his repeated attempts to slip past the security, he’s getting nowhere. Tonight, he's exhausted, drained by the weight of his worry and the demands of caring for Gwen’s newborn—his niece. The baby, so small and fragile, is completely dependent on him. He calls her Gwen too, as a way to keep her mother’s memory alive. He holds her gently on his chest, lying back on the bed, her tiny body pressed to his heart.From the moment she was born, he refused to let anyone else near her—not even a nanny. Feeding, cleaning, every little need, he handles him
The blood drains from Liam's face as he sees familiar men arriving at the hospital. They used to work with Sandra before fleeing once she was caught. From the beginning, it was clear his father had been the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.One day, Derek had told him he preferred keeping Gwen with him, close and in front of him. Did Derek know someone else had orchestrated everything? Did he know it was their father—and that was why his father hadn’t hesitated to kill him?As thousands of questions storm through Liam’s mind, Mr. Rowan turns to him with a grin. "Son! You know Gwen's life and the baby’s life depend entirely on your actions. If you think you can betray me with your foolish kindness, remember there will be a price, and you’ll regret it!"Liam swallows hard. It’s becoming more difficult to digest everything. He thought he was proud of his father, a kind and sweet man.His mind races with uncertainty. What if Kai knew everything? What if he knows their father is n
Derek feels his pulse pounding in his throat as the nurse reappears, her expression urgent and tense. “Dr. Jean isn’t here yet! The patient is losing too much blood—get her to the ER!”Time stretches thin as Derek takes in her words. Gwen, his Gwen, is slipping further away with every passing second. Now the doctors are rushing her into surgery. He watches, helpless, as the nurse gestures firmly toward the hallway. “Sir, please, you need to leave now.”Reluctantly, he steps back, watching the delivery room doors close with a finality that chills him. Gwen and the baby they’ve waited for with so much hope are beyond his reach now. Three agonizing hours have passed since she went into labor, but the quiet fear he’s felt all along has erupted into full-blown panic. Everything is spiraling out of control.How did it come to this? He arranged everything, hiring the best doctors, securing the safest hospital, making sure Gwen had every comfort. But now, standing alone in the sterile hallway
39 weeks! Gwen has been struggling enough to move around. She will leave for the hospital this afternoon to prepare for her labor. She will give a natural birth but wants to keep her situation under control without any delays. " Derek! Can you get my shoes please? I'm cold suddenly!" Gwen asks, while trying to get her shoes but fails. She wants to walk around for a bit. It's been difficult for her to handle things herself. She is not having good sleep either. Each time, Derek keeps rubbing her back, her swollen legs, cooking her something delicious -- She is grateful for having such a loving husband and feeling sad for disturbing his sleep. Handling work from home and helping her around has become a huge deal. When she asked him to hire some staff, for some reason, he looked adamant not to hire. She still doesn't know what's the reason behind it. But he is handling everything in his own way. " Sneakers!" He puts them on her legs and gently pecks her stomach over her dress,
After that day, Gwen practically makes herself comfortable living there sometimes on weekends or anything she wants to be with her dearest husband. Derek, trying to be the best husband, of course with flaws, has been doing everything to support her and the pregnancy journey. Sometimes they have arguments, sometimes a bit of misunderstanding or a bit of extra love. But like other couples in love, they have found their lives on the track, next to each other. Time goes fast, within a blink, leaving full gray and white memories with happiness and exhaustion. Pregnancy has never been as easy as it looks in movies and dramas. Not as romantic as the feelings sound like. Sometimes Gwen feels everyone's presence around her is suffocating. Even Derek's presence. Sometimes she couldn't get a hold on herself without Derek. Having him around her is like having a therapist who understands her more than anyone. When she becomes busy with her work, he attends the new parents class online, op
Gwen gently rests her hands on his face, grinning widely. He is literally shaking, his eyes filled with desperation and hopelessness. This is not new for her. Because she was once that desperate, to tell him how much she loves him. But seeing her feelings being reciprocating, she can't help but chuckle a bit. " Thank you!" She whispers, disclosing their distance and looking into his eyes, " I know how it feels. Each time I thought of ending things, I was like this. Because I didn't want to lose this Man I adore so much. Thank you for loving me so much, Derek. So continue to love me like this." Tears drop as she speaks, her thumbs brushing his bearded face. She loves him so much. And now listening to his confession, it makes her relieved. Probably the distance between them that has grown up over time, will finally disappear. Derek smiles widely, like a kid who feels relieved and feels acknowledged after working hard to get something perfect. He wraps his arms around her waist,
People say when they are in love, everything becomes gray but the person they're in love with. Derek holds the camera up, watching the favorite person through his phone, capturing each and every single moment. He wants to create a whole album of her for old days, when probably both of them will be worn out and have nothing to do. They'll sit on the porch, in a hot summer, reminiscing about their rollercoaster lives. He used to find romantic movies cringe, but now he knows why people become so desperate to love each other. Maybe he isn't some kind of hero, protecting her from evil step mother. But he knows he wants her. Even in silence, he wants her present around him. After seeing her pale complexion on that day when Anusha exposed his secret, he felt like a criminal who killed thousands of innocent people. Since that day, he is scared of hurting her. Not anymore, not even in his death - He says, his heart can't forgive him. " What are you doing?" She asks, kicking her legs
" These reels are funny! But I don't like pranks." She keeps talking and laughing at the funny reels in her phone while Derek preparing the dinner. " Do you think everyone is happy? They look so perfect and happy. Like novels!" She rests her chin on the table and keeps mumbling, asking questions. Derek glances at her while chopping the vegetables. A few seconds later, Taking out some of strawberries that he put beforehand, he pours a glass of warm milk and takes them to her, " It's life. People are intend to show off their happiness in front of people hiding their own pain. Everyone has their own problems. Not everything is true in social media!" Gwen nods, pouting, " Do you think we will be happy?" She asks, looking at Derek who pauses for a second. He nods, " I will try my best to make you happy!" He smiles. " But I said ' We' Not me!" She looks at him, her expression is serious. " If you are happy, then I am ha-!" " Liar!" Derek frowns narrowly while trying to unders
His hand slips and reaches to her thigh. Gwen flinches and looks at Derek who is driving home. She thinks he is trying to touch her thigh but instead, he holds her hand and keeps driving. " What do you want to have for dinner?" He asks, " Anything is fine. Can I cook today? It's been a while since I last cooked!" She says, her eyes are on him, admiring. " I would love to. But I think you shouldn't do it today. You will feel sick!" He says, kissing her hand. "I am alright. I don't have any problems with smells." She says, eager to cook. Derek gives a smile and nods, " As you wish!" The night seems to have added the sweetness more. Derek who has been hiding his agony of losing his last parent, seems to have found his home. The warmth of her hand, the scent of her cologne, her voice, her smile, everything feels like eternal experience. He admires her serenity while he is in chaos. The car heads its own way, while his heart enjoys every single beat with her. Gwen from