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 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 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 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 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 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 1 A Mistake MILLER’S HOME, LOS ANGELES.Darby curled herself up into the duvet trying hard to block out the noise from the living room. It would have been fair if her room was upstairs, at least she wouldn't get subjected to the happy family moment ongoing outside her room. Sitting up, she slammed her hands on the bed in frustration and tears pricked at her eyes as the rest of the family howled in laughter.Moments like this are when Darby wished she had other alternative of belonging somewhere. Even if the affection is as little as the crumbs of bread, she would gladly hold on to it like life itself. Laying back, she placed her head on her folded arms and let the tears fall freely. Her belly growled hungrily. If she knows what was good for herself, she would have to wait for everyone to leave before stepping out.After what seems like forever, the noise quiet down and obviously signifies the retirement of the family into their various rooms. A small smile appeare
Chapter 2 The Famous Basketball PlayerGREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, LOS ANGELES."Catch the ball, Leo!" One of the teammate yelled throwing the ball in Leo's way.Catching it swiftly with his sturdy hands, Leo ran forward dodging every of his opponents, stretching out his hand he tossed the ball in and it fell right into the hoop. A loud jubilating yell resounded in the entire basketball court. The TIGERS of Greenville have won against the guest players from a neighboring school.Surrounded by his teammates Leo got thrown into the air in excitement. After some minutes of jubilation, he let himself down and he ran out of the court rushing towards the restroom to ease himself. The tension had gotten to him so much while on the court that all he wanted to do was get a relief so bad. Getting done with his business, he stepped into the gym to find the rest of his teammates undressing and congratulating themselves."You, my man, is the best basketball player ever." His best friend, Aaron complim
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