Chapter 71Nate’s POVIt’s been weeks since I travelled to Italy for an important surgery that was scheduled and there is no way I can turn it down. I miss my wife so much and I can’t wait to see her, I texted her when I was free, “I am sorry I haven’t texted you, I hope you are well. Take care.” She replied saying, “Yes I am okay.” I smiled and kept my phone wishing for everything to come to an end quickly so I could go home to my wife then we could live in happiness and love forever.At night, I was sleeping at the hotel when one of the female doctors came knocking at the door, I opened and she said to me, “Hey Nate, sorry for disturbing you, I just can’t sleep.”“It’s fine, you can sit,” I replied sitting on my bed, I was shocked when she sat on the bed with me and opened her nightwear jacket, she was completely naked with her nipples standing so hard.“Wha….wh..what are you doing?”“Come on doctor Nate, you are handsome and everyone is dying to be in bed with you.”I..I. I am marr
Chapter 72*Canada*Layla’s POVI safely arrived in Canada and I saw Andrew waving at me with a smile on his face, he is still as cute as ever. We hugged and he said to me, “So happy to see you again Layla.”“Me too Andrew, you look more handsome than the last time.”“You mean the time you chose to marry him and said no to me?” He asked with a wink and I hit his legs.“Ouch, I was just kidding, how could you do this to the man who cares for you so much.” He yelled out of pain and got everyone's attention. I laughed saying, “I really miss you.”“Me too, pretty face, let’s get going.” He said, I walked with him and his driver and bodyguard carried my luggage to the car. Wow, I never knew he had gotten bodyguards, I always knew he would be great as a kid.“What are you doing with bodyguards? Are you into the Mafia business?”“No, I am not but I can be a Mafia boss if that will make you choose me.” I hit him again.“Can you stop hitting me, what a woman.” We giggled and zoomed off to his
Chapter 73Nate’s POVI was called by the disciplinary committee at the hospital and the owner was also present as well, “Congratulations first of all for the family that dropped the case against you.” They said.“Thank you, you said you wanted to see me for something really important, do not tell me it’s because you wanted to tell me congratulations,” I replied.“You are right, that’s not the reason, you assaulted your fellow colleague, and you know the rules that guide us here.”“I was angry and I didn’t mean to hit him.” I tried explaining myself.“Well, we don’t need your apology, you need to apologise to Doctor Michael but too bad he left already and not just that, your wife is the actual reason your ex-lover who happens to be our attorney lost her baby.”“Do you have to go into details?”“Well everything that took place in this hospital was all connected to you, I believe you have seen the scandals and still you are one of our very best.”“Wait a minute, are you still going to s
Chapter 74Layla’s POVHe went on his knees and tears left my eyes, what am I going to do? should I turn him down again?Amanda was right, I need to be loved and stop begging for love, I miss her so much and when I am ready, I will contact her because now I just want to pick up the pieces. I really have no feelings for Andrew but maybe if I should give it time, maybe I can start developing feelings for him but I do like him, he knows so much about me because we grew up together and I am also free with him.“Please stop kneeling, yes I will let you in but you can’t rush me into things.”“I promise to take it slow, I will shower you with love you have never experienced before.” He said standing on his feet and hugging me.“Thank you so much, Layla, can I call you dearest?” He said and I smiled and nodded my head.He screamed out of excitement saying, “She said yes to me.”I cleared my throat saying, “I haven’t said yes like yes but just with time.”“I don’t care how long I will wait bec
Chapter 75*FOUR YEARS LATER*Layla POV“Ladies and gentlemen in a standing ovation, let us welcome Doctor Layla, the best surgeon of The Lilly Hospital to the stage.” The speaker said and everyone stood up at once with smiles written all over their faces, I am happy this is happening, I always wished to be successful in this field and look at me today, everyone is happy to have me. “You got this dearest,” Andrew said to me with a wink.“Don’t be silly.” I stood up and walked directly to the stage wearing a beautiful smile and waving at the people.”Thank you, thank you all.” I said“You are so beautiful, Doctor.”“I love your dress.” So many good comments from everyone and I felt so special and loved, look at me standing in the spotlight. Andrew actually got me this dress from Paris and I will say the dress is everything and I will always cherish it.“Thank you very much, everyone,” I said on the mic and they applauded with a loud scream of excitement.“Also we have in our midst, Mr A
Chapter 76[Note: This chapter contains sexual language and scenes and I recommend you listen to a cool song or soundgasm by rema]Layla’s POVThe following day, I took my son to school, “Mom, I didn’t see Dad this morning.”“Oh, Dad got a busy schedule at work but don’t you worry, we will be having dinner with your dad tonight.”“Ok Mom, I can’t wait.”“You sure love your father more than me,” I said to my son.“Mom, I love you both equally but Dad is the best gift I got, most of my class mate are wishing to have a father like him.”“Yeah, I think we are both lucky,” I added. I am still waiting for the perfect time I will tell him the truth about who his real father is but I can’t break his little heart, he loves Andrew so much, what else am I looking for?“Okay, mom.” I walked him to his class and kissed his cheek saying, “Pay attention to your tearcher okay?”“Yes, mom.” He smiled at me. I met with his teacher, “Good morning Doctor Layla.”“Good morning, I trust you had a great nig
Chapter 77Nate’s POVEveryone gathered in the conference room waiting for me, gosh I have so much engagement to do today, once I leave the company I will be on my way to the hospital, I have an operation to carry out at exactly 11 am meaning I need to leave the company from 10 am.My life has been full of work and work, I know I am stressed about it but I had no other issues, it was the only way to avoid depression, my father is still yet to wake up, and my mother lost so much weight thinking of it and worrying, I kept trying my best to make her happy all the time.But everynight, I always think about Layla, and I wonder how she is fairing, I always wish she was not married because I later realised that we both actually had love for each other but lack of communication ruined so many things. I can’t see myself loving another, I rather die single but I was the person who destroyed my marriage with Layla, I was the one who called her and accepted the divorce. I was so foolish to let he
Chapter 78Layla’s POVImmediately I got to the country, the driver picked me up at the airport and we headed to one of the top hotels and my things were moved to my room, I will be spending a little more time here before returning to Canada, I miss my son so much.I fully settled in and called the nanny on FaceTime to see my son, “Hi Mom.”“My cute son, how are you.”“I am fine mom, Daddy bought me some new toys.” He said with happiness.“Really? That’s good.”“I want to play with my new toys, bye mom.” He said and I could not stop laughing, “Hey beautiful.” Andrew took the phone.“Oh, I didn’t know you came home already.”“Yeah, I just wanted to gift our son his toys, he misses you already and I also miss you.”“Same here.”“Are you comfortable at the hotel?” He questioned.“Yes, I am.”“If you are not, please tell me and I will ask my team over there to book a better one.”“Trust me I am good, I will be heading to the company tomorrow to sign the deal but the bodyguards, are they n
Chapter 91Andrew's POV Amanda is pregnant and now they are both in danger, I have failed woefully.What am I going to do now?"We have no choice,” Romeo said to me and I felt so bad because it's all over, I don't know where to start again."Just call it off, I will be going home.”"I will do that now but you wait for her, make sure you don't do anything stupid okay.”'"Fine I will watch someone take Mrs Susan home.” I assured him and he took his leave.I sat in my chair like a failure. My wife is pregnant and I have no means to save her, what if he changes his mind and kills her this evening? What am I going to tell Mrs Susan Beets after I promised her, would protect her and her daughter?Father, I tried my best but it turned out that it's not working at all, what should I do? You told me to act smart and I did, maybe I am not smart enough. I don't think I will be able to do what you want. I have failed as a husband and a son and also as a father to my unborn child.Romeo retu
Chapter 90Amanda's POV I opened my eyes and found myself in an empty room, I felt so weak and it took me some seconds to realize that I had been kidnappedI started banging at the door screaming, "Let me out of here, please let me go.” I continued hitting the door but got no response.I fell to the ground in tears wondering what my fate would be. Are they going to kill me or what?A few moments later, the door opened revealing a guy in a mask and he gave me some food, "Eat.” He said and trying to leave I begged him."Please let me go, you got the wrong person, I haven't done wrong to anyone.”"Your fate will be decided by the boss but for now, the boss wants you to eat, I will return soon to check on you.” He added walking away and locking the door from the outside.What if this food is poisoned? I am not going to eat anything from it, I rather remain starving than eat what Is going to make me meet my early death.I noticed I was feeling sick again, and also about to fall asleep ove
Chapter 89Amanda's POV Daddy, I am sorry once more, can you ever forgive me? I suddenly felt sick and passed out after two days.The day I turned on my phone, I got a call from Layla, I never told her what was going on, what if I shared this with her so she could also advise me?Damn, this is so insane, I would say."Hello Layla,” I said feeling so weak."Hey you, you are sounding so weak, are you sick?” She asked of me and I nodded my head."Not at all, I am okay.”"Okay, I want to invite you for dinner and I won't take no for an answer.”"I am sorry, I will pass.” I replied, what if she gets troubled seeing me this way? It's really not good, I love Layla and she is my best friend, can I avoid her forever when she did nothing wrong?"Are you serious right now?” She asked again and I gave a conclusion of coming to have dinner with her and her family.She ended the call when I told her I needed to get a little rest before I started coming. I looked at a few pictures on my phone and
Chapter 88Andrew’s POV“Just tell me why I am here.”“I want us to bring down those guys together and you are the only living witness,” I stated.“You are crazy, I wonder what my daughter sees in you, if you are going to get yourself killed, count me out, I am not interested in dying,my daughter already lost her father, and I don’t want her to lose me.”“That won’t happen, I won’t let you die,” I assured her.“I want to sleep now, I am tired.” She rested on the bed ignoring me, I guess I finally understand where Amanda got her toughness and stubbornness from.I guess it’s time to retreat, at least things are getting better, she knows the truth now and I know she needs time to process everything.I am fully confident she will have to join me in bringing those enemies down, they were the ones who exposed the truth to Amanda knowing it would hurt the most since we never expressed it to her.I returned to my room and ended up being drunk before dozing off.I woke up very late the next mo
Chapter 87Andrew’s POVI never knew I was on the floor for more than ten minutes and even the lady who brought the divorce papers already left.“What happened?” Romeo inquired from me.“She wants to end the marriage,” I replied.“That’s not possible, maybe it’s a prank, where is the camera?” He asked checking around the premises.“It’s not a prank at all, the lady who came in was her lawyer and the painful part of it all, she didn’t bring it herself, does she hate me so much that she is finding it really difficult to face me?” I questioned myself over and over again.“She doesn’t hate you, I guess she is acting based on her emotions, we will look for her and sort everything out.”“I will call her again, give me your phone, if she blocks my number,I believe I will be able to reach her with yours,” I suggested and he gave me his phone immediately.We walked to the living room together, I placed a call to Amanda but it kept disconnecting, don’t tell me she has turned off her phone.I tr
Chapter 86Andrew’s POV“Okay, fine. This is the plan, Plan A. We need to kidnap Mrs. Susan Beets from that mental home,” I said, looking at Romeo with determination.Romeo’s eyes widened in shock. “WHAT?!” he exclaimed, his voice echoing off the walls.I stood my ground, knowing this was the only way. “That’s the only option we have now.”Romeo shook his head, incredulous. “Are you crazy? Do you know what’s required of us to take out Mrs. Susan Beets from that place? Are you on some drugs or what? I’m lost here. I guess Amanda leaving has really made you insane. Just give me some time, and I’ll talk to her so she can give you a chance.”I sighed, frustrated. “I’m perfectly normal, and I’m not on any drugs, okay? This is the only way out. Something tells me they’re going to hurt her. I really don’t want anything to harm my mother-in-law.”Romeo threw up his hands. “Oh, sweet Lord, help my friend, for he is crazy and out of his damn mind! I’m not supporting you in any suicide missions.
Chapter 85Andrew’s POV“Please son, forgive me, don’t hate me as your father and for my lovely wife, if you are still alive please forgive me but if you don’t also make it, I will forever never forgive myself because I brought all these upon us, I miss us so much mostly when we all go on vacation, I will always cherish the good memories, I need to go now, I hope you find this recording soon.”I cried my eyes out when the video finished playing, a hand touched my shoulder to calm me down, it was Romeo.“Stop crying, now we have the truth in front of us and also a prove that your father is not a killer, he just got carried away for some time, he tried to do the right thing but was killed by that bastard, we are going to take him down with the others, now we have the names.” He said clutching his fist.“Yes you are right and I am just crying because I didn’t have much faith in my father, I actually believe he was a killer, yes he is the founder but I am glad he never killed with his han
Chapter 84Writer’s PovYears ago.Andrew's father went inside his secret room to make a video,he set the camera and took a deep breath before he started recording."Hey son,how are you? Confused right? Don’t worry this video will answer everything and I hope you forgive me after watching it. I will possibly be dead by then, I was one of those who actually founded the Dark Circle.“He took a deep breath after saying that and looked at the lens of the camera recording, “I am so sorry, I didn’t mean to leave such a terrible reputation behind, I was carried away with greed without bringing myself to reason like how you would expect your father to act ”Tears left his eyes and he wiped them off, “I have failed you and your mother, I really want to protect you two, that’s my greatest wish so far, will I be alive to do so? My son In case I don’t make it, it’s okay if you can’t forgive me but I need you to promise me you will destroy the evil I created with my hands.” He brought out a file i
Chapter 83Andrew’s POV“Thank you so much, Layla,you are the best, I knew I could count on you.”“That’s why we are family, so eat up and you are going to stay for dinner as well.” She said to me and I nodded.“Your cookies are nice as always.”“I am glad I haven’t lost my touch yet.”I finished having cookies with her and then she told me I could relax in the guest room while she tried to talk to Amanda to cover over for dinner.I was so happy about it, finally I am going to see my wife, I hope she gives me a chance to talk so I can set things right with her.I didn’t know when I dozed off in the room,I was awakened by Nelson telling me mom wanted to see me in the dining.I had to wash up my face immediately then stepped out of the room,” Hey man, how are you feeling? Layla told me everything.” Nate said to me after shaking hands with me.“Thank you for hosting me even if it was impromptu.”“Oh come on, we are one family.”“So you are not going to avoid me since my father is a kill