Kelly’s POVI took a deep sigh for the nth time today. I’m waiting for Pierce and Snow in my office. I couldn’t process everything that Attorney Lee had said. I’m confused and curious at the same time. I know everything about mom’s family except from the fact that she’s adopted. Does she know about that?Mom was an heiress. She was abducted when she was young. I suddenly got interested about my mom’s real family. Foster. She was Eva Foster before she became Kate Peterson.Dad might know something but he’s gone. I have no one to ask about mom but her real family. Attorney Lee said Madam Foster is dead and the only relatives left are mom’s siblings.“Mommy!” Snow entered my office. She looked very happy as she walked towards me and climbed on my lap.I smiled at her and kissed her hair. “Hmm! How’s your company visit, madam?”She giggled. I saw Ana drop her body on the couch. She looked exhausted while Pierce sat on the chair in front of me, watching us.I don’t know if this is the righ
Kelly’s POVKlay’s threat changed my mind. It brought me to a decision that I don’t know if I would regret later or not. I’m standing in front of the law firm where Attorney Lee was working. I called him early this morning after I thought about everything for almost three days.It’s too much. I feel sinking. Klay’s threat is scaring me because he talked about Snow now, not just me. I’m not scared for myself and he must’ve realized that. He’s obsessed with me. He might not hurt me but he will hurt my daughter. All because she’s Pierce’s daughter.Heaving a deep sigh, I entered the law firm and went straight to the information desk. I gave my ID to the staff and she immediately assisted me to the elevator while telling me directions to Attorney Lee’s office.My heart was beating so loud and fast. When I reached the office, the good lawyer greeted me with a pleased smile.“Good morning, Miss Monroe. Have a seat.”I nodded and sat on the chair in front of his desk. I put my bag on my lap
Kelly’s POVWhile watching Snow eating ice cream with Ana, I’m standing on the balcony while talking to Pierce on the phone. He called to ask if I’m okay and he told me that he was almost harrassed by the media while jogging early in the morning.“How about Phoebe? The issue might affect her too.”[Dad hired some bodyguards for her. She’s fine. I’m more worried about Snow. She won’t have the freedom to go out and roam around freely anymore.]I took a deep breath and held onto the railing. “Yeah. I’m worried about her too.”A deafening silence reigns us. I don’t know why I’m just standing there while listening to his breathing. Perhaps because the circumstances are pushing us away from each other. There’s Klay and then this issue. I can just end this by telling the truth to the public, but I don’t owe them the truth. This is my personal life. I have the right to keep this privately. I want my family to be private.[How about you? Are you okay? You can do everything you want to end this
Kelly’s POV“Mommy, why is daddy Pierce not visiting?”It’s the 6th time Snow asked that question today. She doesn’t seem to notice it for the past few days but now she’s starting to think about it. Pierce is calling everyday, but he’s not visiting.I know I can’t stop her from wanting to be with her dad. Her heart knows but for now, I need to focus on her and not on anyone else.I still love Pierce. I fell in love with him for the second time, but I won’t trade my daughter’s safety for a man’s love. I’d live but unhappy without Pierce, but I don’t think I could ever survive a day if I lose my daughter.“Daddy Pierce is busy, pumpkin.”“I saw him on the news, mommy. Why are the people following him? They are asking him about you. Does daddy Pierce love you, mommy?”I bit my bottom lip. “I don’t know, sweetie.”“On my birthday next year, can I invite daddy Pierce and my friends, mommy?”I finally smiled at her while chopping ingredients. “Of course, sweetheart. Who are your friends?”S
Kelly’s POVMy vision is spinning. I don’t know why. I just had a few drinks but I feel so drunk already. I’m standing by the exit of the event hall. Everyone was having fun, but I excused myself after I suddenly felt uneasy.I swallowed the lump in my throat as my lips parted and I panted. My body…feels like burning. I suddenly felt hot even when the wind was wild and cold.“Hi!”I lifted my face. A man with a blurry face was standing in front of me. No—they’re four men. What?“We were assigned to send you home, Miss. Let’s get you home.”Home? I can’t go home tonight. I’m staying in a hotel because it’s a very long drive.I shook my head. “No…thanks.”“No, miss. You’re coming with us.” There’s danger in his tone and I don’t want to go.I tried to push him away when he touched my arm but my body feels weak and…hot. A mere touch from him even when I didn't know him made my body burn.What the…Why am I feeling this? d*mn it! Was I drugged inside?I wanted to run away because I could s
Kelly’s POVI opened my eyes slowly and the first thing I saw was Pierce’s brown eyes looking at me with love and admiration. The gentleness in his eyes always makes my heart race. The soft expression on his face that always makes me weak.“I was too rough last night. I’m sorry,” he whispered while staring at my face.I faced him and put my pressed palms between my cheek and the pillow. “Thank you.”He smiled and gently caressed my shoulders. “Feeling better?”I nodded and bit my bottom lip. “Those guys…last night…”“I already reported them. They’re at the precinct now and I’ll make sure they’ll be punished.”“I think someone else was involved. The drug was from the party.”His jaws clenched. “Just as I thought. Don’t worry. Whoever is behind this, I’ll make sure they’ll be punished too.”I squeezed my eyes closed. I felt his fingers gently caressing my arm and it went to my cheek, gently brushing his fingers on my skin.“I called Ana. Snow is still asleep. So you should sleep more si
Kelly’s POV“You paid them…to frame me up,” I said as I stared blankly at the woman in front of me. Her eyes widened in panic. She even paled. Her fingers trembled which she immediately hid under the table between us.“What are you talking about?”I tilted my head. “That is also the reason why you came here alone when I told you to bring your husband. You know that the people you hired are caught.”She gritted her teeth as her eyes sharpened. “My husband deserves the inheritance more than anyone! He worked so hard for that and you’ll come into the picture to steal everything?”I smirked. “Come on, Diane! We both know who the real heiress is. I’m just claiming what’s rightfully mine—”“You gold digger!”I lifted my chin and crossed my legs. She gasped and sat on her chair properly after we heard people whispering.Diane swallowed hard and balled her fists. “What do you want?”“Simple,” I paused and smirked at her. “What do you know about my mother’s death?”Her eyes widened. I read fro
Kelly’s POVI couldn’t sleep. Pierce and I hadn’t started anything yet but I already ended it. His family was being dragged to the mess in my life. His younger sister is in danger because I want him, selfishly for myself. I can’t stand other people dying because of a cheated death.Snow moved beside me. Her little arm wrapped around my waist, hugging me.I smiled and stared at her face. This little angel is my strength. If not for her, I would’ve lost my will to live.When morning came, I did my routine normally. Today is the weekend and I’m planning to go to the gym to somehow freshen my mind.“Ana, I’m going to the gym. When Snow wakes up, cook her breakfast and don’t leave the unit.”“Okay!” Ana smiled sweetly.I nodded before I went out of the condo unit and rode the elevator. The condominium tower had a gym on the third floor, so I didn't have to go out of the tower.The gym was kinda crowded because it’s the weekend.I was running on the treadmill when I noticed someone staring