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
Marcus's POVShould I trust her?Is she telling the truth?If she is then why would Matthew lie to me?"Where are you going?" she asked when I was about to step out of my unit.I turned to face her. "Just stay here," I firmly uttered as I stormed out.While walking in the empty hallway I took my phone and dialled the number of my private investigator."Track the location of Alexander Montgomery's mother," I said the moment he answered the call."Noted Sir," he said and after that, I dropped the call and headed towards the parking lot.I stepped inside the car and waited for a few minutes for the location of Alexander's mother. After, a while I received a message from my investigator.They are currently in Montgomery's mansion.Without wasting any time I pulled my car out of the parking lot and drove full speed towards Montgomery's mansion.After a few minutes, I arrived but the guards didn't allow me to set foot inside.They are loaded with guns but I am trained inside the prison. I
Lillian's POVI waited for his return.I watched as the clock hands moved and every second felt like an eternity.I can't do anything.All I did was wait and pray that once Marcus returned, he would be with Amari.When I heard the door swung open I immediately ran towards it and there I saw Marcus carrying Amari."Mommy," Tears fell from my eyes when I heard my daughter's voice calling me."Mommy," she said as she hugged me tightly.I caressed her back to calm her down. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry baby," I keep apologizing to my daughter.I failed to protect her from those people. I let them take her away from me.When her sobs subsided I broke off the hug and made her look at me.I wiped the tears from her eyes and removed the few strands of hair that covers her face."Mommy I'm scared," she said pouting her lips.I smiled at her and gently caressed her cheeks. "I'm sorry I failed to protect you. I'm sorry."I hugged her once again as I blamed myself for what happened to her.She ended u
Marcus's POVI lay on the couch wide awake.Thoughts run inside my head and I can't let it rest.I have so many questions but I don't know how to voice it out or should I voice it out?I want to know why she hid the truth that Amari is our daughter.I want to know why she made me believe that she aborted Amari.Why did she turn me into a criminal?I want to ask those questions but I am afraid that once I hear her reasons I will come running back to her...and leave everyone behind.I am afraid that I will risk everything again just to be with her.I don't want to hurt Alice...and for that to happen I should keep on hating Lillian.I must settle with the fact that she used and abandoned me because that is the only reason that stops me from chasing her again.I looked at the clock and it was already four in the morning.Sleep will no longer visit me.I gave up forcing myself to rest instead I walked towards my room planning to take a shower.Upon stepping inside I saw Lillian lying on my