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
Marcus's POVLonging.That's what I felt the moment they stepped out of my unit. I felt like something was taken from me."Do you want to follow them?" When I heard Alice's voice I turned to her.I am hurting her, I can see that. My unintentional actions caused her pain.I held her shoulder and locked her gaze with mine. I smiled and shook my head. "This will be the last time I will help Lillian, I promise,"She stared at my face and after a while, she let out a deep breath."Am I being too much?" she asked worry evident in her tone. "No, Alice, I understand. I know you have doubts in me but I promise I am over Lillian."I cupped her face and planted a soft kiss on her lips. I leaned my forehead on her and closed my eyes."I love you Alice and I will spend the rest of my life proving that,"We stayed in that position for quite some time before we decided to get ready for work.When we arrived at A&M Law Firm gossip about the incident that happened in the White House filled the halls
Lillian's POVOur life changed drastically and I don't know where to start.We left the White House, the place where I grew up.All of our properties were taken by the government. They froze all of our accounts and now I don't have any idea where I should get money to support our living expenses.Rose insisted on staying and helping me build a new life but I know she is also struggling financially. She has a family to support so I can't selfishly take her with me.But before she left she helped me find an affordable apartment where Amari and I could stay in the meantime.It was just a small apartment with one bedroom and a small kitchen but it's fine, I guess we can live here."Mommy I'm hungry," Amari said the moment she woke up.I smiled at her and gently caressed her face. "What do you want to eat?""Croissant," My smile faded because we didn't have that. It was a simple request but it weighed heavy because it made me realize that our life is indeed different from what we have bef
Marcus's POVPanic filled her eyes as she looked at me."Daddy lives here Mom?" Amari innocently asked looking at Lillian whose gaze is fixed on me.Lillian shifted her gaze to her daughter and let out an awkward chuckle."N-No." she nervously responded then turned her gaze back on me and then to Alice."W-We have to go," She hurriedly left while Amari kept on throwing glances at us. I can also see the confusion on her daughter's face.I watched them as they walked away. Lillian grabbed a taxi and before getting inside the vehicle she looked at us quickly before they disappeared."What's wrong with her?" Alice confusedly asked also looking at where they disappeared.I looked at her and shook my head having no idea what was happening. "I don't know," I responded even though Amari's words triggered something inside me again.The moment we stepped inside my unit Alice volunteered to cook our dinner while I headed towards my room to call Matthew.After a few rings, he finally answered t
Lillian's POVI can feel him throwing glances on my side but I ignore it and focus all my attention on mopping the floor.He already finished his coffee but he's still sitting at the table.When he stood up I felt relieved because I thought he would leave already but I was wrong.After a while, he came back holding a coffee in his hand.I looked at him...confused and when he caught me looking he raised his eyebrows so I immediately looked away.Why is he still here?It's been an hour.Doesn't he have work to do?Or maybe he wants to watch how miserable my life turned out?When I was done mopping the floor I started cleaning the table.I could feel my back aching but I ignored it and continued doing my work.I need to leave a good impression on the owner of this coffee shop...this is the only store that accepted me after I applied countless times.While I was wiping the table I heard Marcus's voice. I don't want to eavesdrop but I unintentionally heard the conversation."I'll visit her
Lillian's POVI froze when I heard Amari's question.I felt my hands getting cold and the pressure to answer her question suffocates me."Amari go to your room please," I said but she remained standing in front of me waiting for an answer."Amari please," I pleaded.Before she could even run to her room the guards that Alexander's mother brought pushed me aside and carried my Amari."No please don't!" I tried stopping them from taking Amari but they kicked me and pushed me on the floor.I turned my head at Mrs. Montgomery. "Please Ma'am don't take my daughter away," I pleaded but she flashed an evil smile."Your family took my son and it's only right to take your daughter. I don't care if she's Alexander's daughter or not, I will take Amari with me. She will be the payment for killing my son!"Tears cascaded from my eyes as I watched them take my daughter away. I ran after them and used all my strength to chase their car but I ended up falling on the road.I felt a sting on my elbow a