CATHERINE... I entered home with my husband and daughter, while Liam and another guard brought our things inside. It feels good to return home finally. Can't wait to go back to our London home. Our real home. The Servants who were on vacation, returned and Edward strictly advised me to not do any sort of work, even though I was not allowed to pick up Della. Though I think it was a little too much, I love this side of him. It was a dream and now it has finally come true. I want to cherish these moments well. The anger, the heartbreak, it was all in the past. Though the death of my other daughter and no news of Sophia still haunt me, I am trying my best to live in the present and not dwell in the past that couldn't return. Edward already declared that we would return home in a few days, before that I needed to meet Marco. Only he could help me this time. "Hey love, what are you thinking?" Edward's gentle tone and soft kisses broke my thoughts, making my back arch. His warm lips car
CATHERINE... After lunch, Edward had to join an important meeting and I went to see my daughter. In front of her room, Liam was standing. Seeing him, my heart shivered. I might have kept this subject in the second in my priority list, but it's not less important. I really need to know what CHAIRMAN Roullard want now. Edward did not know but there was a huge part of my past I have never opened to anyone and I wouldn't like to open it in the future either... Slowly I looked at my wrist which was covered with foundation. That R.R. Once I return to London, I will make sure to dissolve this from my hand. Previously, I kept it to remind myself to not repeat the same mistakes my mother had made which influenced me to escape. Time passed by and here I am again... More confident and stronger than before. Now, I don't need it anymore. I walked toward her room and Liam turned to me. "Hello, ma'am." He greeted. "How are you feeling now?" He asked politely. I pressed a cold smile on my face,
CATHERINE ... Soon, Addison came and picked me up. When the car stopped in front of the Agosti Corporation, I asked him to wait for me and went inside alone. Addison did not refuse as he knows once I am in the building, I am secure. I am very well known to the company, so no one stopped me and even greeted me. Entering the lift, I slowly removed my locket and placed it in my bag. The lift opened to the Chairman's office as I walked out. Marco's assistant stood up seeing me and greeted me. "Is he inside?" I asked and he nodded. "Yes, sir is waiting for you." Thanking him, I knocked on the door and walked in. Seeing me, Marco smiled and came to me. "Hey, how are you?" He asked as we hugged. "I am good and what about you? How are things with Bianca?" Marco scratched his back, he was a little shy, "She is fine too. As you know already, we are together now and trying to overcome our past mistakes." "That's good, people learn from the past," I said. "So, what is it? You seemed so....
CATHERINE ... Home sweet home... The first thing that occurred in my mind. I stepped inside the mansion of Oakenhold. My footsteps were shaky returning to the place where I built my little nest. Every single corner of this place has my touch and no one could take it away from me. For two years, I maintained this mansion with my own two hands. The corners where I shed tears, felt happy and excited were the silent witness of my very existence. Back in Italy, the Agosti mansion was my home too, but this one held my emotions. I am attached to this place. "Welcome home, ma'am." Margaret and other housekeepers bowed at me with a huge smile on their faces. My heart shook seeing all known features and pressed my lips, trying to hold back my threatening tears. I felt a soft and comfortable touch on my back. I looked up at my husband who kissed my head and whispered, "Welcome home, Mrs Reinford." "Thanks..." I muttered before looking around the entire place. Five years had passed but ever
CATHERINE... I sighed comfortably and took a sip of my green tea. Adelaide was inside with Liam and I was busy with my writing. I was in the office before but felt bored and came out in the garden. It's more comfortable here. The atmosphere in the Oakenhold mansion was warm and peaceful. The cold shadow that used to haunt this place has gone now. "Home feels good," I muttered loudly and inhaled a deep breath. "Glad you are enjoying, mistress." Margaret's familiar tone startled me inwardly as she entered the gazebo and placed a tray full of fruits in front of me. "Here is your fruits, ma'am." "I just had breakfast and now this?" I couldn't help but complain. She chuckled in reply. "It's been an hour after your breakfast. Master has a clear order to serve you healthy snacks and fruits in each hour." "......" Why am I not surprised? When he was cold he was too cold to the point that I was his wife only in name. And now, he was too caring that I was having a hard time to manage! I a
CATHERINE ... I came into the hall room and found my mother-in-law and her sister Meril sharply gazing at the huge photo of Edward and me, that I set yesterday. I Don't know if it was my possessive ars, but I wanted to keep it as an announcement of us together. Whoever comes would learn who is the mistress of the house. Their frowning face was saying it all. Especially, my mother-in-law. Clearly, she did not want it here, or perhaps, me beside her son. However, I do not fucking care. Forming a smile on my face, I stepped behind them maintaining a certain distance. "Hello," I said confidently. Both of them seemed slightly startled and turned to me. Danielle's frown deepened as she looked up at the huge frame. "What the hell is this? Why do you keep such a huge frame on everyone's face? It's ruining the decorum of the house." I looked up at our happy photo and shrugged dubiously, "is it? But, I don't find it weird. For me, it's more filling the emptiness of the hall." I said. Aun
EDWARD... A hectic day at work. Loads of responsibilities as the Direction of the company. Dad was bedded and so the position of acting chairman was also on my shoulders. Soon, Dad would hand over his position to me officially. It's good that I have May here for help. She finally grew up and learned her duties by proving herself in the CEO's position after Regina was out. Once I took over the Chairman's seat, I would announce her as the director of the company. Everything was sorted until my mother appeared at my house and the conversation between Mom and Catherine hit me... I never meant to listen to their conversations. It was my worried self who kept checking on his wife and daughter every thirty minutes, that's when I paused. I had to. I Don't know when mom went home, I caught the parlance when mom was dissatisfied with the huge image of me and my wife in our hall... From there, I heard all of it. Every single one of their words. As much as I was angry with my mother, I was sc
CATHERINE ... I watched three more bodyguards beside Liam. Standing on the stairs, I couldn't hear Edward but I have no doubt they were somehow related to his silent stress. It's been two days after we properly confessed truths to each other. Or perhaps, only I did empty my stomach and Edward did not. Because I still could feel a strange worry within him. It was keeping him awake at night. Even he inserted CC cameras everywhere in the entire mansion inside and even outside area. He hired more trusted guards. I tried to talk to him several times in the last two days but each time he avoided making an excuse... 'Nothing is wrong baby, I only want my family secure.' He only said that line in reply. But I am certain, there was more. With Regina and Kevin gone, what more danger could be around us? Is there something I am not aware about? Or I am actually overthinking? I frowned watching them. His disturbance even bothered me to pick Liam's matter. I wanted to get him out of my family