Marcus's POVI stood there frozen, unable to move, but when I heard Lillian calling me, I ran towards her, not minding the guns pointed in my direction.I pulled her into a tight hug. "It's okay...don't cry, I'm here."Lillian looked at me, her eyes filled with tears. I brushed off her tears and smiled at her, reassuring her, "Don't cry...everything will be okay."Their footsteps were getting closer. I hid Lillian behind my back and faced the police."Marcus Sullivan, I need you to let go of the hostage's arm and come with us," a police officer said, pointing his gun towards me."He didn't kidnap me. We eloped. He didn't kidnap me...Dad is lying," Lillian butted in between her sobs.I gently squeezed her hand and faced her once again, brushing away her tears and cupping her face. "Stop crying, please Love, it won't be good for Amari. We have to be strong, okay?"Lillian stared at my face for a while, then nodded her head. I leaned in, planting a soft kiss on her forehead before gazing
Marcus's POVSitting on a cold floor, leaning my head against the cold bar became my position for hours.I patiently waited for an update about Lillian's condition but nothing came. They didn't give me any answer so my only hope now is Matthew.Probably by now, he is getting Lillian's statement. I hope he won't stress her though since it won't be good for our Amari.I know we will get through this. We have to get through this.After a few hours, I saw Alice instead of Matthew. I felt anger surge in my system so instead of facing her I directed my gaze on the wall and acted like I didn't see her."I know you are mad at me," she said but I didn't bother to look at her.I remained sitting on the floor ignoring her presence."Lillian was taken by her father," And by hearing those words I stood up and faced her."What do you mean Alice?" I asked and held her wrist. I saw pain cross her eyes so I loosened my hold. "You promised you will give her protection," "I did. I tried protecting her
Marcus's POVDying without shedding any blood is the most painful death of all.They just know that I am grieving...that I am in pain little did they know I am already on the verge of dying but no one noticed because instead of blood I am shedding tears.I want to be deaf so I won't hear the painful truth. I want to go back in time because I felt like I didn't do anything to save my child.There are so many things that I want to do but I can't because all I can do now is to mourn for the child that I have lost. The child that I haven't held but already taken from me.Lillian didn't even give me a chance to see what Amari looks like. I didn't even feel her tiny little hands holding my finger. I didn't even see her smile. I didn't even hear her cute giggles. I wasn't given a chance to hear her little voice calling me Daddy."You're lying," That's all I can say and that's what I want to believe in that she is lying but when she handed me a paper which serves as proof that she had an ab
Lillian's POVThe sound of shattered glasses and my father's thunderous voice echoed in the entire house.I woke up from my nap and slowly get off from bed. I stood up holding the wall to support my weight since I am still too weak to walk on my own.When I finally reached my door I immediately stepped out.The voices are coming from the living room so I carefully climbed down the stairs."Maam Lillian you might fall," When I heard Rose's voice I turned my head on her. "Help me get down,"Rose looked at me with her eyes filled with worry and immediately assisted me in climbing down the stairs.When we finally reached the living room I saw Victoria kneeling on the floor while Dad is shouting at her."Dad!"My eyes widened when Dad forcefully grabbed Victoria's hair. I want to help Victoria but Rose held me tightly."I need to help her," Rose shook her head. "Your father might hurt you too. You have to be careful,"I turned my head to Victoria once again. Tears fell from my eyes when I
Marcus's POV"President's Fiancée Victoria Sullivan Evades Arrest Amidst Accomplice Allegations in Housemaid's Murder Case"My eyebrows furrowed as I listened to the news.Did she run away or Gabriel made her disappear?Before I could even get answers to my question I heard my doorbell ring and upon opening the door my eyebrows furrowed when I saw police outside my unit."What do you need?" I ask.The police who arrested me back in Brazil took a step forward and took my hand putting a handcuff on my wrist."Marcus Sullivan you are under arrest for killing Martha Clark and for abducting and raping Lillian Hawthorne. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?""I am innocent,"The police officer let out a deep sigh. "Tak
Lillian's POVThey looked at me with their eyes filled with pity and it added to the guilt that I am feeling. In their eyes I am innocent and nothing but a victim. I want to tell the truth and shout to this room that Marcus is innocent but I know it will cost me a lot.I will lose everything once I did that. I no longer own my voice because everything that will come out of my mouth came from my father.I became his puppet once again. I thought I am finally free from him but it turns out that he is still holding my string and my movements are still controlled by him."After reviewing all the presented evidence and verifying the witness's statement, Marcus Sullivan is found guilty for killing Martha Clark and for abducting and sexually abusing Lillian Hawthorne and is sentenced to five years, four months, and twenty-seven days of imprisonment,"I heard a violent reaction from the audience saying that Marcus deserves the death penalty. They tried protesting but the judge already sealed
Marcus's POVShout from prisoners welcomed me as I walked in the congested aisle of the prison."This will be your cell," The police officer opened the cell door. I roamed my eyes in the four-cornered room and I felt my chest tighten just thinking that I will live here for more than five years."Get inside,"The officer pushed me when I remained standing unable to move.The moment I stepped inside they locked the door behind me leaving me with strangers who looked at me with their piercing eyes.When a man bigger than me stood up I should feel fear but I didn't feel anything at all. His body is covered with tattoos and his dark aura made the surroundings feel heavy but I just watched him as he walked towards me."Why are you here?" he asked as he looked at me from head to toe."False accusation," I said.He laughed at me and then shook his head. He held my shoulder and looked at me directly in the eyes.His hold on my shoulder tightened and it hurts but I refused to show any emotion.
Lillian's POVI once dreamt of walking down the aisle while holding my father's arm.I once dreamt of wearing a beautiful white gown as I walked on the red carpet with scattered petals of white roses.I used to dream of a wedding like what I saw in my favourite fairytales and I always find myself smiling as I imagine myself being the bride who walks towards her prince charming.I always thought that wedding means happily ever after.I thought I will be the happiest when that day comes but I was wrong because while walking down the aisle with white petals scattered on the floor and holding my father's arm tightly the happiness that I thought I will feel can't be found. I am filled with fear and pain rather than excitement and love.I am filled with agony and misery and the tears that fell from my eyes didn't come from joy but from sadness.When we reached the altar Dad gave my hand to Alexander.They smiled and they looked happy while I am in deep misery."Take care of my daughter Alex