Chapter 86 DNA ResultROBIN FAMILY HOME, LOS ANGELES.Ethan kissed his teeth in anger as he stared at the paper in his hand. He looked livid. Leo sighed tiredly throwing his head to the back, as he caressed a sleeping Sinclair in hand. The room was dead silent as the men looked lost in thoughts. They were seated in the study."I can't believe this shady bloggers." Ethan bellowed breaking the silence. "They just had to go to this length for content?"Leo sat up as he stared at the DNA test result in his father's hand. Just as Anthony had advised they had done a paternity test and it was delivered the next day after Anthony pulled strings for an urgent result. Just as they all know, Leo is Sinclair's father. He had come to show it to his father to seek advice if there is a better way to handle the situation without making the media houses have an upper hand."I didn't want to dad. But I just had to do it for Darby and Sinclair's sake. It's so crazy that our business has to be all out in
Chapter 87 The ArrestMILLER’S HOME, LOS ANGELES."Do you really have to go?" Abigail asked Harold as he had his traveling bag in his hand ready to leave.Harold snorted. “You told me yourself that I need to go get a job and have a life. Why then are you against me leaving now?"She huffed. “As hard as it is for me to admit, I am going to feel so lonely here. Dad is nowhere to be found and there is you leaving for only God knows where."He chuckled ruffling her head, "You have some good cash with you, call your friends to come around. I am sure dad would be back soon. I really need to leave now before I miss my flight."Pouting her lips, she leaned into him for a hug hiding her teary eyes. "Let me know when you get there. Do take care of yourself.""I'm amused to see you act so mushy towards me. It's nice to see." Harold teased.Abigail rolled her eyes. “Just go, your taxi is waiting."She didn't bother to follow him outside to avoid crying shamelessly. The past few days has been quit
Chapter 88 His conflicted thoughtsDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Staring out at the cool sky, Darby curled herself up into the resting chair she laid on. She had just returned from her aunt's house and suddenly felt all alone. Sinclair and Isabella are at Leo's place and he would bring them back tonight. Zac on the other hand seem to have gotten more busy after the whole ruckus of the paternity fraud. Even though it's all been settled, she still can't seem to get over the shame she was subjected to that day. It took her back to the time in high school when she had to defend herself over the pregnancy she was carrying.Tears rolled down the side of her eyes. Every time she thinks she is devoid of the past, something seemingly drags her into the limelight to shame her to death. Darby felt guilty for the harassment her son had to face. If she didn't hang around Zac too much, Abigail wouldn't have had anything to use against her. Darby couldn't understand the hate her stepsister possesses to
Chapter 89 The settlementLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Chloe exhaled tiredly as she walked down the stairs to the kitchen, her body felt heavy. When she told Desire about it, she had mentioned it's the fatigue that comes with early morning sickness. She doesn't like the feeling that comes with it and she finds herself craving for more food to eat. It's barely morning but she already craved for something spicy, thankfully their in house chef is one of the best at what she does, she doesn't have to worry about not getting what she wants.She looked back at the door that leads to the room she shares with Leo. Chloe misses him badly, but knowing the situation of things between them, she is trying hard to work the courage and probably tell him the truth about the pregnancy just like her godmother had advised. Even though it was hard for her to swallow, she just had to accept the consequence of her action.Cheating on Leo in the first place was something she never should have done no matter how
Chapter 90 The good motherDESIRE’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Desire handed Chloe a full glass of smoothie that she had prepared to welcome her. "I am so glad you finally decided to leave the confines of your comfort zone. You look really better now."Chloe smiled shyly as she took a sip of her drink. "I didn't think Leo would act so kind towards me."Rolling her eyes in annoyance, Desire flicked her tongue. It's obvious Leo just wants whatever it takes to get rid of her goddaughter. He definitely would have been glad at the news. "I am sure he is doing all of this to get you off his hands.""Come on, godmother. Even if Leo doesn't really love me, you know he wouldn't do anything to hurt me. I should have just listened to you and not go ahead with the marriage. Those few days that I had to myself gave me the chance to reflect on everything I have been up to with myself. I practically have nothing to be proud of. My design career seem like it would go really well if I can just push myself a l
Chapter 91 Can it be fixed?SHRIMPS BED RESTAURANT, LOS ANGELES.Zac tapped his feet on the hard floor anxiously, he couldn't put his mind in place after Leo came to meet him at his workspace. He had been a bit distracted with the tabloid mess and having to meet with Essence director on what would become of the dress designs they were working on. It had been a crazy couple of weeks and even though he tries hard not to think about it, he finds himself worrying about Chloe. If the child is his, he wouldn't leave her to it.He is more responsible than his father, Zac has always promised himself to never end up like his sperm donor whom is also referred to as his birth father. He never showed up and when he did it was just to show off that he is there for his son. Gallivanting around the country with the excuse of living his best life and not wanting to be tied down by family. Zac had thought he would never be the type to want a family too as he feared he might become like his father.Ho
Chapter 92 The Free BirdLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Walking down the stairs slowly like he had something plunged up his ass, Leo massaged his nape slowly. He had slept in a wrong position and it's wrecking his body. Making his way to the kitchen, Chloe was by the dining wolfing down the content of her piled up plate. The pregnancy is beginning to take a toll on her as she eats nonstop. He smiled at how cute she looked, sitting down next to her."You would stuff your face at this point." He told her.She giggled amidst mouthful, "I just can't help it. It feels like the only way I can savor the taste properly is to eat it greedily. Whatever this baby wants I don't have a choice but to feed it."Stretching out his hand, he ruffled her hair. "Eat as much as you want. No one will stop you." Leo told her.Pausing abruptly with her meal, Chloe turned to look at him. "Are you hurrying off to work now?""Today is Saturday, Chloe. Didn't you check your time?" He joked. "Actually I intend to go s
Chapter 93 Closed upDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES."Do you think I overreacted?" Darby asked Isabella while she got Sinclair dressed. He has a birthday outing with Scarlett. She had asked if she could take him along with her to one of her cousins birthday who just turned six.Isabella exhaled while she arranged the clothes in the closet. "I wouldn't be able to tell since I am not the one in your shoes. But then, Zac did wrong by sleeping with her. Even if they had been under the influence, he still could have held down control but he didn't."Darby snorted, she hasn't been able to get over the talk she had with Zac. It made her wonder how Leo might be feeling at such outright betrayal. On a second thought she wondered what sort of relationship he had with his wife for her to carry someone else's child when they are barely three months married. It has been a week since Zac told her about his sexual escapade and she finds herself worried about the turn out of the whole situation."I don't
Chapter 105 EPILOGUE: Happy EndingsTWO MONTHS LATER —- LEO’S HOMELeo looked around the large dining table and a pleased smile appeared on his face. Darby had insisted on a small wedding where only their family members are in attendance. He would have loved to show her to the world but he had to oblige to her needs. Seeing everyone's familiar happy face made him appreciate her decision. He smiled widely at Sinclair running around the open space stressing out both of his grandfathers."What are you looking at?" Aaron questioned in a taunting voice next to him.His eyes had been on Darby who seem to be having a good time talking to all of the women in attendance. Zac and Chloe were in attendance too, it surprised Leo when Chloe had told him about their new found friendship. It made him delighted that Chloe wasn't doing the pregnancy alone. Something he wished to have done during Darby's pregnancy with Sinclair.Leo grinned cheerfully. "I am staring at my beautiful bride. I can't believe
Chapter 104 Heart to heart confessionDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES."Hey, baby." Leo spread out his arms as Darby rushed towards him. "How was your day?"Darby hummed as she leaned into his embrace inhaling his smell. "Hectic. Thank you for breakfast. It was amazing.""I'm glad you liked it. Are you ready to go home now?""Yes, please." He opened the door for her to get in before rounding the car. Darby looked around the car hurriedly. "Where is Sinclair?"Leo gulped, chuckling nervously. "I dropped him off with your parents. I hope you don't mind.""Why?""It's just for the night. I thought you needed to relax." He seemed worried that she isn't pleased with his decision.A mischievous grin appeared on her face. “Does this mean we would be spending the night alone?" Leo nodded in response. "Sweet!" She bellowed in excitement.He laughed in delight. "I'm glad you aren't angry."Darby reached for his hand. "I'm most delighted, Leo. Thank you. I love my son, but I love you too.""You are so
Chapter 103 The IntruderDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Darby giggled into Leo's chest as he tickled her side while placing wet kisses on her face and nape. Her hands roamed his body hungrily. The past three days since he moved into the house, her sexual desire had gotten on a wild increase. Because it has been a long while, she couldn't bring her body to open up just yet. But there is something magical about Leo's touch that makes her want to lose control.Locking lips with her, Leo held her closely to himself moaning at the feel of her delicate skin. Darby grabbed a handful of his hair kissing him passionately. When he flipped her to be on top, his hands squeezed her breasts gently and she felt pleasure juices splatter out of her pussy. Slowly she began to grind against his already hard dick. Her hand found its way into his trouser until she was holding onto the shaft like her life depended on it.Leo moaned as her finger trailed his length. Flipping to change their position again, he p
Chapter 102 Family HangoutDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Yawning loudly as she stepped out of her room, Darby scratched at her eyes when she saw Leo doing a pushup in the middle of the living room with Sinclair seated on his back and laughing heartily. Her heart melted at the sight, she was wondering why she got to sleep like a baby all through the night. It had almost skipped her mind that her man was around."I see you two are burning enough calories." She said."Mummy!' Sinclair called out getting off his father's back to meet his mother. She lifted him off the ground and kissed his cheeks.Leo stopped halfway to look at her. "Good morning, baby."Darby walked closer to him, placing Sinclair on the floor and she caressed Leo's hair. "How was your night?""Very fine, thank you." He grinned resting his head on his hand as his eyes trailed her face. "You look so beautiful."She blushed shyly. “Stop trying to appease me. I know I look a mess.""You know one thing I don't do is tell a lie
Chapter 101 Field TripLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.A large smile appeared on his face as he stared at the phone screen talking to Chloe. ‘Pregnancy sure looks good on you. How has it been working in that condition?’ He inquired, pulling his suit over his shoulder.Chloe's laughter sifted through the phone speaker. "It has been nice. My dad and godmother seem to have nothing else to do but fuss over me. It can be too much sometimes but I really can't complain.’He grinned, ‘I'm glad you have them with you.’‘How is Darby and Sinclair? She called to check on me few days ago.’At the mention of his girlfriend and son, he couldn't hide the sheer joy he felt. ‘They are doing really well.’‘I should go now. Work is about to start.’‘I need to leave home now, too. I would call you later. Do take care.’ He said, waving at her as he hung up the call.Whistling a happy tune to himself, Leo typed a quick message and sent it to Darby. Her reply came in almost immediately. It made him feel giddy know
Chapter 100 Apologies acceptedANTHONY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES."Wow!" Maureen exclaimed at the sight of Anthony’s house. It's no surprise that he appears lonely. She feels it's absurd for a single person to live alone in such massive space.Darby nodded alongside her mother, her father is no doubt doing very well for himself. "We should hurry. It's bad enough that we arrived late.""Blame Maureen for using up our time." Emma chuckled.She flipped her hair in response. "I never can tell who I will be meeting here. I want to be prepared just in case.""It a close knitted family gathering, aunt." Isabella chipped in her eyes laughing.As they got to the door Anthony had his arms wide open to welcome them, Sinclair ran towards him not minding that his legs are just healing from the shock of the accident. He lifted the little one up. "I almost thought you wouldn't make it. Everyone is here." He said.They all turned to look at Maureen, she made them forty minutes late to the event. "What? No
Chapter 99 Love historyLEO’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Scarlett nudged Aaron on the side, motioning towards her brother who sat with his back arched like someone who has lost his chances at life. "He has been like this for more than a week. Not even Sinclair's presence would cheer him up much."Aaron exhaled tiredly, he had only just returned from ending a successful basketball season delighted to share his wins with his friend but instead he met him looking out of the world. "I have been trying to reach him, it's almost like he is far away.""Whenever you ask him, he says nothing is wrong and hold up a very weak smile. But his eyes say something entirely different." She said sounding worried. After getting discharged from the hospital feeling very better, Scarlett had offered to stay with her brother for sometime considering the fact that his supposed wife was no longer with him all in an attempt to keep him company.However Leo didn't seem to notice anything around him as he has been movi
Chapter 98 What she wantsDARBY’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Breathing heavily as she stared out at the early morning sky, Darby sipped on her black coffee. She didn't know why she chose to subject herself to such uninteresting caffeine but then the heart want what it wants. It was a bit late when she returned to the house with her mother. Leo had waited for her, Sinclair was already asleep by the time they returned. Maureen who had been waiting up anxiously for Emma was forced to retire to bed when the latter didn't say a word to her.She and Leo on the other hand got to act normal with each other. Even though Leo obviously wanted to discuss more on why they had argued in the first place, Darby was over it and she didn't want to be dragged to the past again. It has been a long couple of weeks and all she wants to do is rest and get back to the pile of orders from clients awaiting her at the fashion house. Drumming her nail on the side of the cup, she hummed absentmindedly. Isabella stepped o
Chapter 97 The visitMAUREEN’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.It took a while for Darby to get a hold of her mother. When she stepped out of the restaurant, Emma was nowhere to be seen and she wouldn't pick her calls. The police arrived and whisked Noah away from disrupting the peace of the restaurant. Since their lunch was ruined they had all practically lost their appetite. Unable to leave her mum wandering on the streets of LA, Darby pleaded with the rest to go back to the penthouse while she tries to find Emma.She went to the hospital just incase Emma ran into the arms of Anthony but he didn't see her either and has been trying to reach her. Since Darby didn't come with a car, Anthony drove them to Maureen's house. If Emma isn't there then they would have no other choice but to report her missing to the police. They didn't need to go to the police as she was found curled up on the porch bawling her eyes out.Darby stared at her mother pitifully, wondering how hard it must be for her to take