Avery’s POVI woke up feeling tensed just knowing Liam would be back from his trip today, it was enough reason for me to feel nauseous. Quickly I got down from my bed and ran into the bathroom, holding my stomach I retch in the sink.Washing my mouth afterward I had a quick bath since today was the day I had an appointment with Barr. Micheal. Unfortunately, Jamal would be quite busy today so I’m going with Emma. I booked a ride and was notified when the driver arrived, taking one last look at myself in the mirror I walked out of my room holding my Louis Vuitton bag.It was one of the gifts I cherished when Liam got it for me as my birthday gift, sighing I almost bumped into Maria. “Good morning my Lady, won’t you stay for breakfast?” she inquired softly.Smiling said, “No Maria I would have brunch instead, I don't feel so good I'm still feeling nauseous. Wish me luck I'm meeting my lawyer today.”She grinned and pulled me into a warm hug, “It would be successful.” Maria replied. One o
Avery’s POV Jamal silently drove us to my favorite restaurant, I felt so frail after staying hungry for so long and crying profusely. I stared out the window blankly while Emma held my hand gently massaging it, he parked carefully and turned off the ignition. Emma held me as we made our way into the restaurant with Jamal walking briskly ahead of us, a chaperone ushered us to the VIP session, and we had our seats comfortably. Jamal placed our orders, I requested a bowl of chicken noodle soup with marinated crab and lobster. My cravings were spiked when I saw someone having marinated crab and lobster while walking into the VIP session, “What?” I asked with my eyes when Jamal gaped at my order. He kept his mouth shut while we waited for our order, Emma was always a light eater she ordered pasta and chicken nuggets. The waiter served our orders specifically and bowed slightly before walking towards the kitchen. The food was so tasty I wanted more. Lately, I realized I'm always wantin
Avery’s POVThe next day,Caressing my baby bump slowly, I paced around my room trying to calm my nerves, Maria left my room a while ago to check on Laim and Laura since I planned to leave the house to attend a meeting with Barrister Micheal at his office.Sighing I could not get my emotions under control, massaging my neck with my right hand I recalled how Maria saved me yesterday from Liam’s wrath. It still baffles me how she tactfully got him distracted with his Nana and I slowly slipped away from the sitting room.Adrenaline coursed through my body just thinking of how much pain I longed to inflict on Liam and Laura, suddenly my door opened and Maria walked in bowing slightly, “The sitting room is clear My lady, It seems Sir Liam and Laura went for an early morning jog. You should go now before he comes back.” she said calmly.“Thank you so much, Maria, it might get messy from now. I would certainly repay your act of kindness.” I said softly before walking out of my room briskly.
Avery’s POVClutching the file so tight I tried to control my heartbeat while sitting in the back seat of Liam’s Mercedes, Emma stroked my back softly saying, “You can do this Avery, think of everything you have been through all the years you gave to Liam and what he rewarded you with, that should be your motivation.”Taking in a deep breath, I closed my eyes and allowed all the images and emotions of all the abuse, maltreatment, damage Liam inflicted in my heart. I knew instantly that Emma was right, “I would go inside now and get Liam to sign these papers. In twenty minutes, I will be out of his house.”I stepped out of the car walking into the mansion with a new sense of hope, this was the beginning of my fight with Liam Galloway. Avery, you got this! You can do this! I whispered, pushing the door open.Walking into the sitting room I met Maria serving Laura and Liam a bowl of fruit, “Babe there is this pair of shoes I want, scrolling through Instagram earlier I noticed all the mod
Liam’s POVImmediately Avery walked out of the sitting room leaving the divorce papers with me, I became frantic as Laura edged closer to me on the couch. “Babe, this is for the best, just sign the papers and forget that you made such a terrible mistake with Avery being your wife. Your life is going so well, simply settle things amicably with her, and then we can move further in our relationship.” she sounded so insensitive right now.“Laura, if you have nothing else to say can you please just keep your mouth shut and refrain from saying anything else? I think it would be best if you go back home for a few days.” I retorted sternly.Standing up from the couch, I paced around the sitting room, What did Avery mean by being pregnant with my child? I don’t make love to her regularly, so how did she end up pregnant for me? Diverse questions flooded my mind.Just like a flash I recalled the last night I felt aroused sexually and forced myself on her, I did not make use of any protection whi
Avery’s POV Breathing heavily while Jamal drove down to Emma’s house I was in so much pain but tried to hide it from Emma and Jamal. Emma continued to pat my back slowly saying, “It's alright Avery we are here for you,” I rested my head on her shoulders slowly and closed my eyes, right now, my priority is my baby and not Liam or anyone else. Suddenly, I thought of Nana, She would be so heartbroken to find out about everything that had been going wrong. After all these while and how I tried to keep this away from her, she would have to find out in such a cruel way as divorce headlines. My heart sank to the pit of my stomach as a tear streamed down my cheeks, I sobbed silently on Emma’s shoulders. At least I was not alone anymore I had Jamal and Emma with me. “We are here, Avery!” Emma said barely above a whisper while she dabbed my cheeks carefully. “Thank you, Emma.” I muttered before stepping out of the car. I stole a glance at Jamal and his countenance was so dark I cringed at
Avery’s POVA month later I was sitting in Emma’s car while we drove towards the high court in the city, she kept glancing at me at intervals while massaging my hand slowly. I had a mixed feeling imagining how the whole event would unfold.Staring at the road ahead of me, the court building came into view as Emma drove into the parking lot. The last few weeks had been the best of my life, my bond with Emma and Jamal grew stronger as we spent more time together. Jamal showed me what it meant to truly care for someone, the baby has been growing rapidly, and I wasn't ready for an ultrasound since I would love the gender to be hidden until everything was over.Smiling, Emma inquired calmly, “Are you ready Avery?” staring at my friend I replied, “Let's do this!!”We both stepped out of the car happily and proceeded into the courthouse, suddenly I missed Jamal. He told us earlier he might not be able to make it for the trial, but surprisingly, he was sitting in the front row with a warm smi
Avery’s POVThe case was adjourned for two weeks and finally, the witnesses came to court, but the funny thing was Lisa bailed on us last minute. It was quite obvious Liam got to her before we could, I could not believe it earlier when she stood in the witness box and attested to the fact that I was delusional. Tears threatened to flow from my eyes, but then I fought the tears back while sitting silently in the back seat. It all felt surreal when Liam gained another upper hand at the court today, Liam locked Maria up in the house and asked his bodyguards to prevent her from coming out. Despite everything I tried I could do little, Liam kept making it look like I was truly insane. Right now, I don’t even know whom to trust anymore or what to say. My mind felt numb as Emma kept stealing glances at me while Jamal stopped the car at the company. She had some business to take care of, “Avery, please don't look so pale, it would be fine. Eat something when you get home, I will rush up w