52. Father and SonThird Person's POV:Wynter had returned from the hospital and was now back at her home—the one she had built for herself and Storm. She had left Jackson Tower without ever stepping foot inside again.Finally easing into her routine, today was one of her rare days off. She lounged comfortably in her living room, the garden sliders open, allowing her to watch Storm, Hunter, Bella, and Elli playing outside. The cheerful laughter of the children brought a faint smile to her lips.At first, she found herself enjoying the view, but she didn’t realize when her thoughts began to drift. Her mind wandered back to her confrontation with Shadrach, replaying his accusations. Despite her best efforts to move on, the memory still stung deeply, piercing her heart every time it surfaced.Harris had told her that it was Shadrach who brought her to the hospital after the incident. He’d been furious, demanding to know what had happened. Though Harris hadn’t confronted Shadrach directly
53. Dilemma Wynter's POVI was still deeply moved by the words Mama Iris had shared with me, but I wasn’t sure what was right or wrong anymore. Every time I had expectations from someone, I ended up getting hurt. I didn’t think I had the strength to handle another wave of stress."Mommy!" Storm’s voice broke through my thoughts, and I looked up to find him standing in front of me.Now it was just me and Storm in the house. Ellie was with Hunter, and Mama Iris... well, I felt alone, and it made the overthinking worse."Yes, cupcake?" I asked, lifting him into my arms.Storm had been insisting on going to Mama Iris' house, but I’d had to emotionally blackmail him into staying here."Mommy, why are you worried? Did I do something?" He asked, his big eyes full of concern."No, sweetheart, Mommy was just thinking about work. I’m not worried about anything, alright?" I lied, trying to push away the storm of emotions swirling inside."Mommy, why did you send Dad away?" Storm asked, his voic
54. Clarity Wynter's POVI could see that Shadrach was a little taken aback by my unusually sweet demeanor, but I was simply following through with my decision to hear him out. I couldn't very well do that while he was standing there, so I motioned for him to come inside."Thanks," he nodded, stepping in and taking a seat on the sofa. He placed the toys he had brought for Storm on the side, perhaps a way of easing the tension between us.I wanted to tell him that he didn’t have to buy Storm anything, but I held my tongue. This might just be his way of showing he cared."Dad!" Storm came running toward us, his towel wrapped tightly around him."Storm, you didn’t change yet?" I quickly moved to stop him, but he was faster than me, jumping right into Shadrach’s arms."Hey, champ," Shadrach smiled, catching him effortlessly."Let him change first," I rolled my eyes, though a small smile tugged at my lips."It’s okay. He looks cute in a towel," Shadrach shrugged, planting a quick kiss on
Blurb Wynter Grizelle King, a billionaire, defies her parents' expectations and chooses to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian instead of inheriting the family business. Despite losing her birth mother in a tragic accident, Wynter finds love and support from her stepmother, Sabrina, who raises her alongside her half-brothers. Despite her intelligence, Wynter falls victim to a manipulative man who only uses her for her body and abandons her when she becomes pregnant. With regrets about not heeding her parents' warnings about this man, Wynter considers aborting the child but ultimately decides to raise the baby alone. As Wynter navigates the challenges of single motherhood, she encounters new possibilities for love and happiness. But what if the man she falls for is blind? Will she take a chance on him despite the added complications of her pregnancy and past heartbreak? As Wynter's story unfolds, she must also confront the demons of her past, including a potential t
1. Happy FamilyWynter's Point of view:"Ewww," I scrunched up my nose as I noticed Daddy kissing Mama Iris on the neck.These two can't keep their hands off each other, and they occasionally forget they have three children and start doing everything openly.Mama Iris is in the kitchen right now preparing my breakfast, and Daddy has his hands around her from behind, as if his life depended on her. It does, and no matter how cute they appear, Harris or Hunter may barge in at any time, and I enjoy teasing them every time."Princess," Daddy said, not letting go of mom Iris. How adorable are these two, however he had to let her go quickly since Mama Iris was embarrassed and stabbed her elbow on his side, as she always did."Ouch," Daddy grumbled, and I burst out laughing."You like taking her side, don't you?" Daddy grumbled. "And why did you hit me, Sab?""Because you wouldn't let me go, and I've told you so many times that kids roam the home, but you don't have to listen to me, and you
2. SeanSean eagerly awaited Wynter's arrival, as was his routine, to catch a glimpse of her before heading to their lessons."Hey Sean," greeted Wynter cheerfully as she embraced him. Sean reciprocated by gently rubbing her back."You seem quite cheerful today," Sean remarked, noticing Wynter's upbeat demeanor."Oh, just Hunter and I having our usual fun teasing Harris," Wynter chuckled, reminiscing about the morning's events. Her mornings typically involved banter with Sabrina, followed by affectionate gestures.Sean chuckled, "Poor guy, always getting into trouble because of you two."Although Sean had never met any of Wynter's family members, he was familiar with the 'Kings.'Despite Wynter's persistent invitations to introduce him to her family, Sean consistently declined, leaving everyone puzzled about his reasons."Come on, we're running late," Sean urged as he grasped her hand and led the way to their classes.Their public displays of affection, like holding hands and occasiona
3. Off Vibes"What's going on here?" Sean and Wynter stepped back at the sound of Sabrina's voice.Sabrina was taken aback to find an unfamiliar person in her daughter's room, especially in such an intimate setting."Mama Iris!" Wynter's eyes widened as she realized Sabrina had caught her in this situation. She disliked keeping secrets from Sabrina, and the way Sabrina had discovered the truth made her stomach churn.Sabrina turned to Sean, who sported a proud expression rather than one of guilt."Mrs. King, I'd like to introduce myself..." Sean started, but Wynter cut him off."We'll talk later," Wynter signaled.Sabrina clasped her hands and gazed at Sean with a discerning eye."Wynter, show him the way out, then come to our room. Your father and I would like to have a word with you," Sabrina said, heightening Wynter's worry. She had never seen her Mama Iris, so furious.Sabrina, being a logical and supportive person who would encourage her daughter in anything, sensed something amis
4. BreakupWynter was shocked to see Sean with Suzy by his side as he exited the car, and fear gripped her, worrying that something terrible had happened to him. The situation took an even more surprising turn when Sean openly kissed Suzy in the middle of the college, seemingly unconcerned about being seen. This behavior was in stark contrast to how he usually avoided being near Wynter at college and emphasized the risk of being noticed.Wynter, paralyzed by shock, struggled to comprehend what she witnessed. Tears welled up in her eyes, and her heart broke into pieces. Despite her initial shock, she mustered her courage and decided to confront Sean. Even as Wynter approached, Sean remained with Suzy, unmoved."S-Sean, what's happening here?" Wynter questioned him, her voice filled with a mix of confusion and anger. However, Sean stayed silent, offering no explanation to Wynter's probing."Sean, come with me. We need to talk," Wynter stated firmly, leading the way to a secluded area whe
54. Clarity Wynter's POVI could see that Shadrach was a little taken aback by my unusually sweet demeanor, but I was simply following through with my decision to hear him out. I couldn't very well do that while he was standing there, so I motioned for him to come inside."Thanks," he nodded, stepping in and taking a seat on the sofa. He placed the toys he had brought for Storm on the side, perhaps a way of easing the tension between us.I wanted to tell him that he didn’t have to buy Storm anything, but I held my tongue. This might just be his way of showing he cared."Dad!" Storm came running toward us, his towel wrapped tightly around him."Storm, you didn’t change yet?" I quickly moved to stop him, but he was faster than me, jumping right into Shadrach’s arms."Hey, champ," Shadrach smiled, catching him effortlessly."Let him change first," I rolled my eyes, though a small smile tugged at my lips."It’s okay. He looks cute in a towel," Shadrach shrugged, planting a quick kiss on
53. Dilemma Wynter's POVI was still deeply moved by the words Mama Iris had shared with me, but I wasn’t sure what was right or wrong anymore. Every time I had expectations from someone, I ended up getting hurt. I didn’t think I had the strength to handle another wave of stress."Mommy!" Storm’s voice broke through my thoughts, and I looked up to find him standing in front of me.Now it was just me and Storm in the house. Ellie was with Hunter, and Mama Iris... well, I felt alone, and it made the overthinking worse."Yes, cupcake?" I asked, lifting him into my arms.Storm had been insisting on going to Mama Iris' house, but I’d had to emotionally blackmail him into staying here."Mommy, why are you worried? Did I do something?" He asked, his big eyes full of concern."No, sweetheart, Mommy was just thinking about work. I’m not worried about anything, alright?" I lied, trying to push away the storm of emotions swirling inside."Mommy, why did you send Dad away?" Storm asked, his voic
52. Father and SonThird Person's POV:Wynter had returned from the hospital and was now back at her home—the one she had built for herself and Storm. She had left Jackson Tower without ever stepping foot inside again.Finally easing into her routine, today was one of her rare days off. She lounged comfortably in her living room, the garden sliders open, allowing her to watch Storm, Hunter, Bella, and Elli playing outside. The cheerful laughter of the children brought a faint smile to her lips.At first, she found herself enjoying the view, but she didn’t realize when her thoughts began to drift. Her mind wandered back to her confrontation with Shadrach, replaying his accusations. Despite her best efforts to move on, the memory still stung deeply, piercing her heart every time it surfaced.Harris had told her that it was Shadrach who brought her to the hospital after the incident. He’d been furious, demanding to know what had happened. Though Harris hadn’t confronted Shadrach directly
51. The Weight of a NameShadrach's POV:I was super pumped to see Wynter there. I just knew she was my Griz as soon as I laid eyes on her. That familiar pull towards her, like she's the only one I feel it for. But first, I had to make sure she was really my Griz. If she wasn't, I'd be so disappointed in myself for not recognizing her.I stood there, taking in the sight of her. She was wearing this stunning golden gown, her hair up in a messy bun, and the gown's shimmer was giving her skin this beautiful glow. She was exactly how I had pictured her, even more stunning in person.My heart was telling me to go hug her tight, to pour out all my emotions, but my joy turned to concern when I saw a man next to her. I thought, Maybe that's her friend Ethan she mentioned. But something felt off. This was a business event, and both she and Ethan were vets, not really supposed to be here.I could sense she was also feeling a bit out of place. I made up my mind that I needed answers. To do that,
50. Reclaiming Every AssetShadrach's POV"I am Wynter's brother," Harris King informed the receptionist, and that's when I knew that if he was telling the truth, then I messed up big time when I accused Wynter, especially when she was pleading with me to give her some time to explain, but I wasn't willing to listen, going solely by a stranger's words. As Harris' steps drew closer to me, my heart raced wildly in my chest. Each step felt like a ticking time bomb ready to explode on me."Ris..." Just as my doubts seemed to confirm, Storm rose from beside me and rushed towards Harris King."Storm... What's wrong, baby? Where's your mommy?" Harris picked him up, embracing him closely, feeling his anxieties, and soothing him by rubbing his back."Mommy isn't waking up, so we brought her here," Storm explained as best as he could."And who helped bring your mommy here?" Harris inquired."Dad helped her," Storm replied simply.Harris frowned, then his eyes locked with mine, causing my heart
49. Brother"Oh sh*t," Shadrach exclaimed, frustration evident as he grabbed a handful of his hair, realizing he had been caught the moment he called Wynter by her name."Now tell me, Mr. Shadrach Hunter, do you still want to continue with your act?" Wynter turned around, folding her arms across her chest and raising an eyebrow, challenging him to be honest.Shadrach, accepting defeat, knew there was no point in hiding anymore. "First, tell me what happened to Bella, and I'm ready to answer all your questions," he conceded, understanding that the truth needed to come out.Wynter, strategic in her approach, knew how to coax the truth out of him. She felt a pang of regret for involving Bella in the situation, especially seeing the tension on Shadrach's face."Bella is fine and at home with my family. It was just an unknown call, which I dismissed. And before you comment, I'm sorry for dragging Bella into all of this, but I felt I had no other choice since you weren't willing to confess
48. Caught Third Person's POVAfter Storm finally drifted off to sleep, Wynter carefully rose from beside him, ensuring he was snug before wrapping a comforter around him. She stole a final glance at her slumbering son, his unanswered questions echoing in her mind, urging her to seek a confrontation with Shadrach."I need to speak with you now, and I won't leave until we have this conversation," Wynter declared, arms crossed over her chest."I tried to intervene, but Miss wouldn't listen," the guard excused himself.Shadrach fixed his gaze on Wynter, from head to toe, but she stood her ground. "You may leave. Once we're finished, you can escort the lady out," Shadrach dismissed the guard.Wynter's suspicions deepened. If this wasn't Shadrach, then someone who bore a striking resemblance. It wouldn't be challenging for an individual of his stature to involve the authorities or forcibly remove her. Yet, there lingered an unmistakable aura, a presence unique to Shadrach. She could sense
47. Jackson TowerThird Person's POV"I want a flat in Jackson Tower," Wynter asked while everyone was having dinner at King's Mansion."And why is that, princess?" Travis asked, placing his spoon on his china plate, the sound echoing in the thick tension growing at the dinner table."Because..." Wynter paused, reconsidering the plan she thought would go smoothly, but lying to her father was never easy for her. "I have a camp..."Seeing Wynter falter, Sabrina stepped in on her behalf, "because there is an animal rescue camp nearby, and it would be difficult for her to travel every day. So, she has requested to stay there for a month or two, and we have already discussed everything with Nio and me. I hope that's not a problem since we already have one flat there."Sabrina, aware of the truth, had been there with Harris when Wynter returned, demanding an explanation. Despite wanting to keep Shadrach hidden from them until she knew the truth, Wynter couldn't hold back for long, relying o
46. Mountain Of DoubtsWynter's POVI decided to follow him quietly without giving away my presence. However, as I approached the scene, another nightmare awaited me on my way. While passing through the crowd, my shoulder accidentally bumped into a man. When I turned around to apologize, the color drained from my face as I saw who it was—a sinister smirk on his face.My eyes widened in shock, and I didn't bother hiding my surprise. His sick grin only intensified my shock. Sean stood there, looking at me with a mocking grin. What was he doing here? He had no business being in the same place as me; he shouldn't even breathe the same air as me."What are you doing here?" I dared to ask. I could sense his intentions were not good; it was evident in his demeanor. If he thought I was the same fragile and naive girl he could manipulate as he pleased, he was mistaken. I had to shatter his assumptions and show him that I was not the same Wynter he had left behind; I had changed, and for the be