Lillian's POVWhen he fell silent I already know his answer and that made me feel bitter.Why am I expecting him to help when I am the reason for all his suffering?I left him when he needed me so who am I to ask for his help now?I harshly wiped my tears and let out a deep breath to calm myself. "Dad isn't here. He flew to Singapore a week ago to attend an important meeting, I have no idea when he will come back," Marcus stared at my face intently and it looks like he no longer cares for my father. All I can see in his eyes is concern."Where's your husband?" he asked anger evident in his tone."He left to meet someone," His jaw clenched as he looked at me darkly. I saw anger in his eyes and I have no idea if that is for me.Instead of dealing with him, I signalled the guard to take him away and this time he just let them drag him away.His gaze never leaves mine and that relives the hope that once dies. I know it will be impossible but something inside me believes that Marcus will
Marcus's POVI stared at the glass window blankly.Lillian's face filled with bruises still lingers in my mind.When I heard a knock on my door I was pulled out from my thoughts and turned my swivel chair towards the door to see who it was.I saw Alice looking at me with a sweet smile plastered on her face."Hi," she greeted as she showed the paper bag she was holding."I brought us dinner, let's eat at the rooftop?" she invited.I smiled at her and then nodded my head.I fixed some of the files first before I walked towards her. I took the paper bag in her hands as she clung her arms to mine.Alice leans her head on me like she always does."How's your meeting with the investigator? Did he have any update about your Mom?" "Gabriel put her in a psychiatric hospital...five years ago. S-S he's dying according to my investigator,"Alice stopped walking and looked at me intently. Worry filled her eyes as she looked at me."I tried calling the psychiatric hospital but they refused to give
Lillian's POVI felt blood dripping from my forehead.My vision got blurry and I was on the verge of passing out but Alexander didn't seem to care instead he pulled my hair tightly and made me look at him."I am your husband Lillian! I own every inch of you! I can fuck you whenever I want!"Sex. That is the reason why I am one step away from death.I failed to fulfil his needs as his wife. I can't no longer bear it. I felt disgusted every time he touched me."Why did you refuse?! Because you saw that man again?! Because he promised you something?!" he asked his tone filled with anger.My weak hands reached for his and tried removing his hold but he was too strong like he had no plan of letting me go."P-Please stop," I weakly pleaded.I saw anger in his eyes as he looked at me after a while he let go of my hair forcefully and my head hit the wall making it ache even more.When Alexander stepped out of the room I curled myself in the corner. I hugged my knees tightly and buried my fac
Lillian's POVIt's been three days since I received Marcus's message and up until now I am still waiting for the right time to meet him.I can't leave the White House since Alexander has been guarding me. He is watching my every movement and I know once I leave he will have me tailed."I will be gone for a week for campaign preparation. I will leave later this evening,"Happiness surged in my system when I heard his news. It seems like my prayer was heard. I had been waiting for this moment to happen.I wanted to smile and jump out of joy but I stopped myself from doing any of that because Alexander was watching me.I didn't show any emotion and just looked at him blankly. "Just tell me if you need my help,"He looked at me intently as if assessing if I meant saying those words but after a while, he nodded his head and continued drinking his coffee.It was a quiet breakfast. I let him mind his own business while I am busy feeding Amari.Once done eating he headed towards his office le
Lillian's POVAll I can see is red.Tears are falling from my eyes and I can feel my body shaking as I look at the blood on the floor."I-I'm sorry,"I turned my gaze to my father who was looking at Alexander's body. He looks scared and regret is evident in his face."I-I didn't mean to kill him,"I want to comfort him and hug him but I can't move. I stood there frozen in place clueless about what I should do.I feel lost.I am still processing everything that has happened.Everything happens so fast.After a while, I felt a warm hand caressing my arm and when I turned on the side I saw Rose looking at me with her eyes filled with worry."Where's Amari?" That's the first thing that I asked when I saw her.She brushed away my tears using her thumb and pulled me into a tight hug. "She's in her room Maam. Don't worry I told her to stay there and don't go outside,"I nodded my head as I held the hem of her shirt tightly.I can still feel my body shivering in fear.Rose guided me out of th
Lillian's POVI was caught off guard.Matthew looks like he already knows the truth so there is no point in denying it.Will he tell Marcus about Amari?I didn't voice out my thought but it seems like he can tell what is going on inside my mind."You are on the verge of downfall again Lillian," he said as he took a step closer and looked at me with his cold gaze. "Is that why you called Marcus? You will use Amari to save you from this mess?"I shook my head aggressively to deny his accusation. Using my daughter to get Marcus's help didn't cross my mind. All I want is for Amari to be safe...nothing more."I just want my daughter out of this chaotic place Matthew, that's all,"Instead of listening to my words he shook his head and let out a sarcastic laugh. He looked at me in disbelief refusing to believe the words I had uttered."You can't fool anyone here Lillian. I know you. You will do everything to save yourself even though it will wreck other people," he paused and looked at me fr
Marcus's POVI felt my chest clenched as I stared at Amari peacefully sleeping.I felt happy but for some reason...I feel pain maybe because she reminded me of Amari...my Amari.I always wonder what she would look like if she ever got the chance to live. I always wonder who will she look like more. Will she look like Lillian or will she look like me?"She's already asleep?"When I heard Alice's voice I looked at her and stood up."Yeah, she must be tired,"Alice stared at my face intently then she reached for my hand."Why are you looking at me like that?"I can see worry in Alice's eyes which made me confused.She shook her head and smiled at me before taking a glance at Amari."She's not your daughter Marcus,"I know that but when she said those words I felt like being stabbed in the chest. "I know," I replied, weakly."I can see it in your eyes. You look at her full of love."My eyebrows furrowed as I listened to her words. "What's your point, Alice?"She smiled and met my gaze. "
Lillian's POVI was released after giving my statement and the moment I stepped out of the police station I grabbed a taxi to bring me to Marcus's condominium.After a few minutes of driving the taxi finally stopped at a tall building where wealthy people live.I handed my fare to the driver and walked towards the building but before I could step in the guard stopped me."Excuse me Maam but we don't accept visitors-""It's okay Mr. Smith, I know her," It was Alice's voice who interrupted the guard and upon turning my head I was right. Alice is standing behind me."H-Hi," I awkwardly greeted.She didn't say anything and just passed by me and I had no idea if I should follow or not."Aren't you coming?" she coldly asked when she noticed I wasn't moving."Y-Yeah I'm sorry," I said and immediately followed her.I quietly walked behind her and the entire elevator ride was quiet."This way," she said the moment we stepped out of the elevator.I followed her until we stopped at the only roo