[Matilda]"What did he mean by seeing you in court, why is he taking you to court?" Leo asked and I took a deep breath trying to calm the way my heart thumped hard in my chest by recalling that statement from LeoI stared up at Leo biting down on my lower lip"He wants the full custody of the kids,""That fucking bastard," Leo growled out, his jaw clenching as he lowered his gazeHe stared up. "Was he aware that you were pregnant?" Leo asked and I shook my head, taking another sip from my wine"I didn't tell him about it,""Why?" Leo asked and I knew that there was no other way around this, I had to tell him everything, the one memory I hated to recall for the past six yearsI stared up at Leo and then lowered my gaze, swallowing the sudden lump that made its way to my throat"If you don't want to talk about it Tesoro, it's fine, you can...,""No I want to," I mumbled fidgeting with my hands. "Our marriage did not start on a good note, I would say he was forced to marry me by his fath
[Matilda]"You mean he's not yet back?" I bit down on my lower lip as Julia, my best friend asked on the phone. I nodded as if she could see me, pressing my lips into a thin line."He's not back Julia, it's been a week, I'm scared I don't even know if he's okay!" My hand moved to my eyes as I wiped off the tears that were rolling down my cheeks "Don't tell me you're worried about that asshole of a man, you fucking know that he's having the best time of his life right now with that whore he calls a mistress. Tilda listen the man who made you enter that disgusting marriage is dead, don't you think it's time you leave that asshole of a husband!" Julia snapped, I shut my eyes for a moment, allowing the tears to fall freely.Yes, Mr. Black Donovan, my father-in-law, passed away a week ago, and he was the reason why I got into this marriage. Even though I knew Kaden hated me so much up until now because of what happened three years ago. Even when I was innocent of his accusations, that did
[Matilda]"Kaden, why aren't you saying anything? What is she doing here and whose bags are those?" My voice wavered, my heart clenching painfully as I searched his face for answers. Kaden looked up at me, scoffing, shaking his head like I was nothing more than a joke"And who are you to ask me questions in my house, Matilda?""Your wife, of course," I shot back, my voice trembling with defianceKaden scoffed, tilting his head as his gaze shifted to the maids who were taking the bags upstairsTheir movement didn't distract me from the mocking laughter ringing behind me, the two uninvited women in my house, basking in their audacity as if my house were some stage for their entertainmentKaden signaled the maids to take the last luggage that he had in his hands that I hadn't even noticed earlier before he turned towards me, his silver orbs staring right into mine"Does that give you the right to ask stupid questions here? Do you even know how much a house costs, and how dare you questio
[Matilda]My heart was pounding in my chest, the ache so sharp that it hurt with every beat. Tears streamed down my face, but all I could see was darkness. I was too weak to moveTaking a slow deep breath I slowly opened my eyes, but quickly shut them as the blinding light hit my orbs"Ouch!" I winced in pain as a loud headache exploded in my temples as if a thousand knives had been stabbed into my brain all at once. Taking another deep breath, I opened my eyes again, trying to take in the environment I was in. My eyes darted around, and within a few minutes, I recognized the room. One of my guest bedrooms"What am I doing here?" My brows creased together as I attempted to stand up, only to halt as the door opened revealing my husband's private doctor"Mrs. Donovan you're awake!" The doctor said softly, taking steady steps towards me, making my brows furrow even more. What is he doing here?I watched in silence as he walked toward me, his hand moving over to my forehead as if checkin
[Matilda]"Should I remind you of it for the umpteenth time?" Kaden smirked, taking steady steps towards me with his jaw clenching hard. I stumbled back, my body trembling as I fought to steady my breathing."Kaden I...I..." My voice trailed off as my back met the cold wall. Kaden hovered over me, his silver orbs fixed deeply on mine, I tried to say something but my words got cut in my throat, all I could see was a man I love with my life. A man I would do anything for"I asked you a fucking question, would you like me to spell it out again?" Kaden snapped, his silver eyes pinning me down. He smirked and took a step back, arms crossed over his chest.My heart raced as my gaze shifted to his powerful arms, his muscles flexing with every movement, I quickly looked away, swallowing hard against the intense tingling that spread across my stomach"Matilda, let me remind you one more time, that you are nothing but a nightmare," Kaden paused, dragging his tongue across his lips. "A nightmare
[Kaden]"I'm very proud of you, baby!" Cherry approached me and sat on my lap, buck naked, biting down on her lower lip. "I can imagine how happy you are now, that she's out of your life," Cherry said softly, swirling her ass around my cock.I was supposed to be happy right? I was supposed to smile and be happy as Matilda walked out of the room with the divorce papers, right? But why was...?"Kaden..." Cherry's voice pulled me out of my thoughts making my eyes shift back to her. "What's wrong? Are you okay?""Sure baby, why won't I be?" I leaned in, pressing a soft kiss on her lips."Well, I'm the happiest woman on the planet right now!""Tell me about it!" I bit back a chuckle, watching Cherry circle her tongue over her lips, she straddled me, rubbing her bare pussy on my clothed cock. A moan slipped from her lips as I stared right into her eyes."Well I'm happy I have you back, having Matilda take you away from me for three years was...""She never took me away from you baby, you ha
[Kaden]My lips curled into a smirk as I stormed down the stairsI growled, shoving my hand into my pocket as I walked straight out and towards the gate. I bet she's out there begging my security guard to let her friend in. What is Matilda thinking, that I'll change my mind if she calls her friend to beg me?My eyes darted around as I approached the gate, and I couldn't see Matilda anywhere close I pressed my lip into a thin line as Remo, my security guard, approached me."I'm sorry, boss, but she refused to leave and has been banging on the gate nonstop..." His words trailed off as the gate banged even louder."Open the gate," I orderedRemo walked towards the gate and pulled it open. I stared at the redhead, as she stood there with her car parked to the side. I tilted my neck staring at her, and within seconds, she was walking toward me"Where's Matilda?" She roared, standing right in front of me, staring at me like she was looking at the most disgusting thing ever.I never liked
[Matilda]I felt utterly humiliated and insulted to my core. What did I ever do to Kaden to deserve this? Did I want to leave this minute, without entering that room or touching anything in there, of course I wanted toBut I knew I had some important items that belonged to my late parents in my closet. I took a deep breath when I suddenly felt a warm hand on my shoulder."It's fine," Julia cooed next to me. I was surprised when I saw her walk in here because I knew Kaden had specifically banned her from entering his house.I wiped my teary eyes and turned towards her. "How did you get in?" I asked softly"I don't think that's what we should be discussing right now, go pack your bags, and let's leave this place!" Julia said. And my eyes shifted as I noticed someone running towards me from the other direction"Ma'am, are you alright?" Zia, one of the maids asked me, breathing heavily as she stared back and forth, her brows creasing in a deep frown. Zia was one person I was a bit close
[Matilda]"What did he mean by seeing you in court, why is he taking you to court?" Leo asked and I took a deep breath trying to calm the way my heart thumped hard in my chest by recalling that statement from LeoI stared up at Leo biting down on my lower lip"He wants the full custody of the kids,""That fucking bastard," Leo growled out, his jaw clenching as he lowered his gazeHe stared up. "Was he aware that you were pregnant?" Leo asked and I shook my head, taking another sip from my wine"I didn't tell him about it,""Why?" Leo asked and I knew that there was no other way around this, I had to tell him everything, the one memory I hated to recall for the past six yearsI stared up at Leo and then lowered my gaze, swallowing the sudden lump that made its way to my throat"If you don't want to talk about it Tesoro, it's fine, you can...,""No I want to," I mumbled fidgeting with my hands. "Our marriage did not start on a good note, I would say he was forced to marry me by his fath
[Matilda]"Please just hear me out Leo," I said softly. The men who had walked out with him made their way leaving and LeoI made to speak but he cut me off"Matilda, I don't want to hear anything from you, is that fucking too much for you to register into your head," Leo snapped. I bit down on my lip, staring at Leo like I was suddenly looking at a different person entirelyI locked my gaze on him, I opened my mouth to speak but shut it back. I wanted to speak with him, I wanted to make him understand, but standing right in front of him, with the way his eyes darkened, I suddenly felt speechless"Since you have nothing reasonable to say then I will take it that I should leave," He flashed me a smile that did nothing to hide the anger In his eyesI bit down on my lip, watching as he made to take a step out"If you leave right now, then I'll take it that you do hate me and love seeing me like this," My voice wavered as fresh tears poured down my eyesLeo stood frozen in the spot, his b
[Matilda]I walked down the stairs, my heart skipping with each step I took down. It was barely 9 am but I was already dressed up to leave! Not to my store or any other place but to meet Leo! I couldn't get a wink of sleep last night. The anger In Leo's voice and face couldn't get out of my mind no matter how hard I tried"Mummy, are you going out?" My eyes shifted to my kids who were seated with their teacher in the living room. I walked towards them placing a soft kiss on their foreheads, before bidding them goodbye"I'm leaving," I said to their Nanny, and she gave me a firm nod. A look of worry flickering in her eyes, she made to speak but I flashed her a smile before turning and making my way outI glanced at my phone for the umpteenth time since last night to know if Leo had at least replied to my message but it was still exactly like that! And the worst part is that he read every message I sent and still didn't utter a word. I tried explaining to him that I didn't mean to lie t
[Kaden]"When did you start smoking, Cherry, and who was that?" My voice was low as I asked. I wasn't shocked seeing Cherry smoking because lately, it has felt like I didn't know my wife anymoreShe opened her mouth to speak but shut it back"I don't know what you're talking about," She said, dropping the cigarettes on the floor using her leg to put off the cigarettesI just wasn't in the mood for this anymore, I was beginning to regret coming here to get her in the first place"We're going home, haven't you stayed enough?" I asked, my arms crossed over my chestHer eyes lingered on mine, biting down on her lower lip. "You...I...I mean, no I'm not coming home," Her voice was low, her eyes still not leaving mine, locking her gaze on mine"You are because I'm not leaving here without you," I brushed past her making my way into the room. My eyes moved over to the table, a glass with two bottles of wine and almost three packets of cigarettesI plopped down on the bed, dragging the bottle
[Kaden]"Is that the Leo guy, that handsome tall dude?" Ryan asked as we walked out of the hall towards the lotI glared at him and I knew he caught it as a sign to shut up"If you have nothing to say just shut the fuck up," I gritted out, making my way to my carSo She also didn't tell her little lover about me? I raked my hand through my hair as I pulled my car open and slipped in taking a slow deep breathMonster? The dude's voice echoed all over my head. If I was doubting whether I had crossed paths with him, then his attitude tonight confirmed it allTilda didn't tell him about me! Which meant he had no reason to hate or call me such names. I saw the look in his eyes when he gritted out my name like I had hurt his ego or probably done some hurtful things to himWell, I've done some hurtful things to so many people but I was very sure I don't lay my hands on people who aren't traitors! But Leo, how the fuck can I still not picture where I've seen that dude?"Are you going to star
[Matilda]"I said you should get the fuck out of my car you liar" Leo growled out making me flinch. Tears gathered at the corners of my eyes and before I could say a word tears rolled down my cheeks. Leo's eyes immediately turned towards me, I watched as his eyes softened but were quickly masked up immediately"Matilda kindly step down," He grumbled yet again, I stiffened back my tears reaching out to his hands"I won't leave," My lips quivered as I took a slow deep breath. "Just hear me out please I didn't mean to lie to you, I wanted to tell you I fucking swear and that was the reason I've been trying to see you and I...,""If you could understand that none of these things you're saying are making its way to my ears then I would rather you save your time and step down," Leo snapped, flinging my hands off and the next minute he was pulling the car door open and stepping outI watched as he rounded the car. My heart skipped as Leo reached the passenger seat and pulled it open"I need
[Matilda]"Get the fuck out of my way nuisance," I snapped at the bastard in front of me that wore a smirk on his face. He chuckled, raising his hand as he stepped out of the door. I pushed the door open, raising my eyes to step out only for me to stop in my tracks at the sight before meLeoThe fuck? How?"Leo... Leo?" My heart skipped as I called out his name. His eyes weren't on me Instead he had his eyes fixed behind me watching and just then Kaden walked right out nudging me and I watched Leo's eyes widen"The fuck?" Leo growled out, his eyes snapping from me to Kaden who decided to fucking stop beside me instead of getting the fuck outI watched Leo's eyes darken, his jaw clenching hard as he locked his gaze on Kaden's. The same look he gave him the very first day he saw him at the event"Tesoro, what did I just hear right now?" Leo's voice was laced with anger. I didn't need anyone to tell me he had heard every one of our conversation"Leo...I...is not what you think?" I bit do
[Kaden] I tilted my neck to the side and the first person my eyes met was Tilda as she walked in, her fingers locked with that bastard. My jaw clenched hard, taking my eyes off her, I turned back to the stage even though nothing was making sense in whatever they were saying up there My fingers dug into my palm as that one image that always clawed to my mind whenever I looked at that Leo guy, came rushing back The bastard on top of her, balls deep banging her... Fuck "I'm out of here!" I growled out and Ryan shot me a look "Are you going to congratulate her?" The fucker beside me, uttered, biting back a chuckle. I don't fucking blame him, do I? Before he could say another word I was already on my feet making my way out. I walked down the hall and instead of heading toward the exit, I walked down the hallway by the left heading to the restroom "What exactly does she even see in that bastard," I growled out, my finger raking through my hair as I increased my pace walking through t
[Matilda]"Congratulations once again," Daisy said as she side-hugged me. My lips stretched into a big smile. She was such a sweet person."Thank you so much," I said softly, picking up my bag once I was done getting myself together."We'll contact you, just like they said if the need arises," she added, and I nodded, offering her a warm smile.I made my way out through the back door we had used earlier, responding to a few fellow chefs who congratulated me along the way. My cheeks were already aching from smiling so much, but I didn’t mind.As I pushed the door open, I wasn’t surprised to see the first person standing right in front of it. My lips curled into a big smile, and without a word, I walked straight into his open arms."Congratulations," Leo murmured, his arms tightening around me."Thank you.""I knew you’d make me proud. You should have seen their faces when they walked up to your station," Leo pulled back, his eyes locking onto mine, pride written all over his face."You