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
Lillian's POVSilence enveloped us once again and I almost thanked all the saints that I knew when our daughter's voice interrupted the deafening silence."Mommy look at me," she said as she spun showing her pink dress.I smiled and wiped my hands as I walked towards her. bent down making our eyes level. I stared at her face and gently pinched her nose. "You look pretty my love," I said.She showed me her cute smile and then turned her head to her father. "Do I look pretty Daddy?" she cutely asked.Marcus chuckled and then walked towards us. He kneeled with one knee as he looked at Amari. "You're the prettiest Amari,"Amari giggled when she heard her father's compliment. "They said I look like Mommy, so Mommy is pretty too?"I felt embarrassed when I heard that question When I turned at Marcus and our eyes met I felt my cheeks flush.He stared at my face and there goes my heart again. It started beating in a crazy rhythm.When he smiled at me it made my heart beat even faster. I felt
Marcus's POVLost.That's what I feel right now.Words of Amari still lingers in my mind.My daughter wants us to be a complete and happy family but in making that happen someone will get hurt."Are you okay?"It was her...Alice.She is smiling at me as she waits for my answer.I stared at her face finding the courage to tell everything.I let out a deep breath and reached for her hand. I saw how her smile faded and it was replaced by a confused look. "What's wrong?" she asked worry evident in her tone."Amari..." I started. "She's my daughter, Alice,"It was followed by a long pause. She stared at me and it somehow scared me when she fell silent.Is she mad?"H-How? I thought..." She is having a hard time processing everything. I can see it. I gently caressed her hand and smiled at her."She's my daughter Alice. Lillian told me,"I saw pain cross her eyes when I mentioned Lillian. I know she hates her for everything she has done.She witnessed how Lillian turned me into a criminal
Lillian's POVI waved my hands at Lucas and when his car disappeared from my sight I turned around."Shit." I flinched when I saw Marcus. His arms folded on his chest while looking at me as if I committed a crime or something.Is he mad at me for sending Lucas off?"Where's Amari?" I asked instead."Is he the reason why you didn't reply to my message?" he asked coldly."You texted me?" I have no idea. I left my phone in the room and I didn't get a chance to check it.Is that the reason why he rushed here? Because I didn't reply to his message.He didn't say anything but his piercing blue eyes made my body shiver in fear.He's mad I can see it.I bowed my head and started playing with my fingers. "I'm sorry," I apologized without looking at him.I can't look at him. He looks mad and anger in his eyes brings fear to my system. Angry people tend to be violent...I'll end up getting hurt."Sorry?" he sarcastically asked.I bit my lower lip to stop my tears from falling. I don't want to
Lillian's POVMy memories are still blurry but one thing remains clear.My feelings for him.I know that I love him. My heart feels happy whenever I am with him.I can't remember some memories I have with him but that won't stop me from marrying this man.When the door of the art gallery opened I felt my heart beating loudly against my chest.My hands went cold so I held the bouquet tightly trying to find some strength and ease the nervousness that I was feeling.I roamed my eyes around.I saw art hanging on the wall and everything looked familiar to me but I can't tell when I exactly saw it or what particular memory it holds.As I took a step forward all eyes were on me. People who are close to us are watching my step closely and it made me even more nervous so I fixated my gaze on him...to the man who can calm my storm.He smiled at me but he wiped something on the corner of his eyes as if he was crying.Seeing him cry made the corner of my eyes water as well but I suppressed it so
Marcus's POVI felt my heart swell in happiness as I wrapped them in my arms.The emptiness that I had been trying to battle for a year was now gone.Everything feels complete again.She's finally here.She came back just like what she promised."I told Daddy, Mommy will come back just like what she promised,"A soft chuckle escaped my lips when I heard Amari utter those words.We broke off the hug and my gaze drifted on Lillian again.She's smiling genuinely. A kind of smile that reaches her eyes indicating that she is truly happy."Thank you for not giving up," she uttered.My hand reached for her face and gently caressed her cheeks.I still can't believe it.It feels like a dream seeing her stand in front of me looking at me with her eyes filled with love and happiness."Thank you for coming back," I whispered as my hands gently caressed her cheeks.She leaned her face on my palm and closed her eyes as she found comfort in the warmth of my hand.She looks peaceful to watch.I alway
Lillian's POVI saw happiness glistening in his eyes as he looked at me.He looked happy when I told him about the glimpse of memory that I had but I wasn't sure if it was mine or if my mind was playing tricks on me.I was confused if I was Lillian or if I was just forcing myself to believe that I was Lillian just to fill the memories that I had lost.Up until now I still can't remember anything and it frustrates me.I am slowly doubting my parents wondering if they are telling the truth or making me believe in lies.But why would they do that? Why would they lie to me?Why am I doubting them just because of this man in front of me whom I barely knew?His happiness was replaced by confusion when I fell silent.He was about to hold my hand but I hid it behind me afraid that if he touched me I might feel something again.Pain crossed his eyes when I refused to be touched by him."What's wrong?" he asked pain filling his voice.I shook my head and avoided his gaze. I focused my eyes in f
Marcus's POVI finished my work early so I headed home.I searched the house to look for the kids until I heard giggles coming from the garden.I followed the laughter and there I saw Amari sitting on a small chair while painting a flower on the canvas while Augustus was on his stroller playing with his toy.My gaze then shifted to Isabelle.She's smiling while putting some colours on the canvas.She's painting the same sunset that she ruined.Her every stroke reminds me of Lillian.I was taken back to that moment when I watched Lillian draw the sunset.The way she put colour on the canvas is the same way Lillian coloured the sky.I watched her every moment intently and as I watched how she mixed different colors I felt my heart ache.She's Lillian.I am sure she's Lillian but why is she lying to us?Why is she hiding in the name of Isabelle?Does she forget about us?Or maybe I am just being drowned in longing once again making myself believe that Lillian is still alive?Maybe I am j
Isabelle's POVMy heart started to race.When I stepped inside the cab I held my chest tightly and let out heavy breaths, panting as if I came from a long run.After giving my address to the driver I leaned my head against the window and focused my attention outside.Why am I acting this way?Why did my heart race when he kissed me?"Maam we are already here,"I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard the driver speak.I immediately handed my fare and stepped out of the cab.I stared at the house standing in front of me.It was a white house just enough for a small family.I grew up here they said but this place doesn't feel familiar.I can't remember any memories I have in this house. Even fragments.It's been a year since the accident happened but I still can't remember anything.They are telling me stories but it doesn't ring a bell. I can't find it inside me, the memories they telling.I let out a deep breath and walked towards our house.The moment I stepped inside I heard my
Marcus's POVI can't look away.I am having a hard time processing everything.She looks exactly like Lillian.Her hair is a bit different since it was cut short but her other features resemble Lillian.The only difference is that she looks at us differently.She looks confused as if she's looking at a stranger."Your name is Isabelle?" I asked still having a hard time accepting that she's not Lillian.She slowly nods her head. "Yes Sir," she politely responded.I saw her gaze shifted to Amari. Her gaze lingered before she looked at me again."My Mom left for a while to process some documents for my father's operation so she told me to look after your son for a while. I am sorry she's in a hurry so she failed to inform you,"She talks so gently.Her voice sounds exactly like Lillian and while I listened to her I felt pain surge in my system.She reminds me of Lillian and it hurts."I'm sorry if we scared you. You look exactly like my late wife so we thought you were her,"I swallowed
Marcus's POVIt's been a year since she left but I am still mourning. Everything still feels empty and I have no idea if I will ever recover.If Amari isn't here I bet I already killed myself. She's the only reason why I chose to survive each day.She needs a father so I have to be strong and act like I am still okay even though my insides are shattered into pieces."Daddy, where's my uniform?" I heard her shouting from her room.I immediately wiped my hands and hurriedly ran towards my daughter.Upon opening her room I saw her searching her cabinet."It's here. I ironed it earlier," I said as I got the uniform hanging on her cabinet."Once you're done here head to the kitchen and eat your breakfast okay?" She smiled at me and nodded her head.I stared at her face for quite some time before I smiled back.I always do that whenever I miss Lillian. I always stare at our daughter's face because I can see a glimpse of her in Amari.Whenever I look at Amari it feels like she's still here.
Marcus's POV"Daddy,"It was that soft call that made me lift my head.When I saw my daughter standing in front of me with tears streaming down her face I felt my chest tightened.I can see Lillian in Amari. She looks like her and that made everything feel heavy.I tried to act strong in front of her but when her small arms pulled me into a tight hug the tears that I had been suppressing fell non-stop.I cried on my daughter's shoulder, releasing all the pain and heaviness inside me.I thought after crying the pain and heaviness inside my chest would vanish or somehow lessen but nothing happened.My tears already dried out but the pain didn't subside. It still feels too much.When Amari broke off the hug she cupped my face and smiled at me."Let's go home, Daddy. Let's wait for me Mommy in our house. Let's wait for her in our home,"I bit my lower lip when tears were about to fall once again.I stared at my daughter's face and I can't help but blame myself for what happened.If I just
Lillian's POVDays after what happened Amari finally decided to come with Marcus.I don't want to let her go but for now, I have to but I'll make sure to work hard so I can get my daughter's custody.Carrying all my things I stepped out of the house and grabbed a taxi to go towards Marcus' place.I still have things to do. I need to finish the artwork because he already paid for it. I can feel that Alice doesn't want my presence but she has no choice.When I arrived at the house it was awfully quiet so I started searching for them.I put my things first in the living room before I started roaming around.After a while I heard voices coming from the room upstairs so I traced it.I didn't want to eavesdrop but curiosity filled me especially when I heard my daughter's name.I recognized their voices. It was Alice and Matthew's voices."Why can't we just tell them the truth? Just come with me, Alice. Why do you have to go crazy over Marcus when he is treating you this way?" I hear desperat