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
Kelly’s POVI kept my straight face as I ran towards my car. I was about to get inside when someone grabbed my elbow. Pierce carefully turned me around so I could face him. He’s panting. He looked worried, pained and…terrified.“Kelly, it’s not what you think—”“I’m sorry,” I paused and swallowed hard. “I-I didn’t mean to barge in. I just…”“Kelly, listen to me. Lexi and I…we’re nothing. We broke up years ago. I don’t love her anymore—”“We broke up years ago too…” I whispered painfully.His grip on my elbow loosened as he stared at my face. “I-I want us…to try again.”“I guess this is not the right time—”“I can’t wait for the right time, Kelly. I didn’t kiss Lexi. She just grabbed me and kissed me. I didn’t even expect her to show up again after five years. She just barged in my office and did that. Please, believe me…”I took a deep breath and stared at his eyes. I saw the sincerity. The love. The fear of losing me again. I know him when he’s lying. I know him when he’s telling the
Kelly’s POV“Is something wrong?”I lifted my face to look at Pierce and slowly shook my head as I entered Snow’s hospital room. Pierce was sitting beside her, caressing her hair. I walked towards them and kissed Snow’s forehead.“How are you feeling, sweetheart? Are you hurt somewhere?”Snow smiled and shook my head. “No, mommy. Aunt Emily and Aunt Ana were there to save me. They’re my heroes, just like you.”I smiled and nodded at her before looking at Pierce.“Ana’s in the other room. She has a minor burn.”“Thank you, Pierce.”“You’re always welcome.”Sitting on the couch was Emily, silently watching us. I pressed my lips together and walked towards her. I sat beside her.“Is everything alright?”I took a deep sigh. “Your husband called me again. He’s manipulating me again, saying he’s not the one who started the fire and he can’t harm anyone I love because he wants my forgiveness.”Emily held my hand. “So, are you going to believe him?”“I can’t bring myself to believe his words,
Kelly’s POVI entered the meeting room and I clenched my jaws after seeing all the shareholders sitting on the long conference table while Connor Foster, my uncle was sitting on the middle chair.I dropped my bag on the table and stood in front of everyone. “What is this meeting all about?”“Miss Monroe, we’re sorry for calling an urgent meeting when you just encountered a fire incident.” I pressed my lips together as one of the shareholders spoke.“We called because we want to make sure that the company will not suffer, Miss Monroe. We have heard about your little drama with your adoptive father and step brother.”I looked into Connor Foster’s eyes because of what he said. He looked concerned and serious which annoyed the hell out of me. I definitely know why he’s doing this. He’s trying to poison the minds of the shareholders so he can get the position back.I took a deep breath and pressed my palms on the table before I lifted my face and looked at them again.“Is this meeting all