Isabella returned home with her heart in pain and her soul in turmoil. She almost couldn’t believe that her mother-in-law would deviate from the real matter and ask her to give up her daughter. What kind of mother does that?Even though Isabella could try and forgive her for scolding her for the divorce she filed instead of scolding her son for cheating and humiliating her, she would never forgive her for this one, and this would be the last time she would ever show her some respect.Though pissed, Isabella dropped all the negative emotions at her doorstep and entered with a smiling face.“Mummy!” The second Isla saw her, she ran up to her with a smile and open arms. Immediately, Isabella got down on her knees and with her hands spread apart to gather the little girl in her arms.“Mwah!” Isabella planted soft kisses all over her daughter’s face before lifting her and standing up from the floor. “How is my baby doing?”The pure unfiltered joy on her face as she asked that questi
Miriam was quite busy arranging the materials for the meeting in an empty cubicle when she heard the sound of hurried steps behind her. Before she could turn around, the owner of the steps had already disappeared and she was left with a gush of air.“Who was that?” she asked the person sitting in the cubicle across from her with curiosity.The person answered, “Mr. Cooper.”“What?” Immediately, Miriam abandoned her tasks to chase after Richard. She found him waiting for the elevator in the hallway while putting on his coat. “Mr. Cooper, where are you going? What about the meeting?”“Reschedule the meeting for tomorrow,” he answered before getting into the elevator as soon as the doors opened to him.The meeting with the heads of his department to discuss their next big investment cannot be more important than the life of the woman he’s had his eyes on for the longest time.Miriam remained rooted in the same spot and watched in astonishment as the elevator doors closed. She was d
When the surgery was over, Richard was there to help Isabella get settled into the VIP room on the top floor that he arranged for her.He wanted her to have a comfortable and speedy recovery with all the comfort from the room, plus every help she could get from the medical team. “Doctor, when will she wake up?” Richard asked as he watched Bella’s steady breathing before shifting his gaze to the heart rate monitor that seemed to suggest how safe she was.The doctor stole a glance at Bella who was lying on the bed in a hospital gown with different tubes connected to her and bandages on the remaining visible part of her body plus the cast on her right arm and left leg.“It shouldn’t take a while as she has been slipping in and out of consciousness for the past hour,” he revealed.“I’m grateful to you and your team for working so hard. Bella will need all the help she can get for a speedy recovery,” Richard remarked as his gaze swiftly moved from the doctor to the three nurses behi
Richard did Isabella's parents the honour of filling them in with every information they needed."Yes, I do. The traffic police reported the incident to me… She would need to get all the rest she can until then."Mr. Smith nodded with a solemn expression on his face. "Thank you so much, Mr…" "Cooper," Richard quickly informed in between. "… Mr. Cooper for taking care of our daughter and making sure she's getting the best treatment." Richard offered a smile. "It's nothing."From the side, Mrs. Smith heaved a sigh. "I really wish that she could wake up and see us," she said with a longing look as she gently caressed the side of Isabella's face that wasn't covered in bandages.Currently, she was sitting next to her daughter on the bed.Seeing that gesture, Isla wanted to go over. "Mummy," she called out, arms stretching towards her mother's bed. Richard had to walk over and pass her to her grandmother.Another hour came and passed and Isabella only opened her eyes once. And in that ti
“What do you take me for?” Richard frowned. “I would never do anything to hurt her, so the answer to your question is a capital no. I didn’t interfere.” Mateo was forced to believe him because his best friend wouldn’t lie about something like that.“Won’t you let me see her at least?” he asked while pointing at the other side he couldn’t that was blocked from his sight.Richard shook his head. “When she gets better.” There was no way he would let him see her in that condition.Mateo had no problems with it, so he stayed a bit and chatted with him for a few more minutes before taking his leave.Now, left alone, Richard went on to freshen up before going over to Isabella’s bed to check on her. He made sure the doctor observed her before he turned in for the night.The following day as early as 7 AM, Isabella’s parents were already at the hospital to see her with some fruits and food.Fortunately, Richard had already dressed up for work and put away his travel bag inside the trun
The doctor announced that Isabella could be discharged from the hospital after the casts were removed and a thorough checkup was done. The previous day before she left the hospital, people from work who were led by Miriam came to visit her and wish her a speedy recovery. Bella was looking all better by then and she appreciated their visit in return.The following day she was to be discharged, her three friends came around to assist her as she had to be wheeled out in a chair. Bella’s friends were very happy to take their daughter home and also couldn’t stop thanking Richard for all his help, especially financially. He had settled all the bills in the hospital.“You should come with us to enjoy my home-cooked lunch,” Mrs. Smit urged with a smile that reached her eyes.Hearing that, Richard took his eyes off Bella who had been helped into the car and replied, “I will come around some other time.”Bella’s parents were a little dissatisfied and tried to convince him to follow them
"Has your boss been here before?" Rosie inquired with curiosity twisted in her brows.Isabella shook her head. "He doesn't know this address except for mine." Isabella had no idea that her father had sent the address of their home to Richard shortly before she was wheeled home."I think that he must be very busy today to pass on the invitation," Caro voiced while making eye contact with others. "Bella, your boss is so rich and hot. Is he single?" Venita couldn't help giggling with her full set of white teeth on display and almost immediately, the girls fixed their gazes on her. Isabella smiled. "Unfortunately, I know nothing about his private life. You will have to go ask him yourself if you are interested.""Why are you asking? Are you ready to mingle now?" Caro teased."Who said it was for me?" A smirk appeared at the corner of Venita's lips as she took in the different expressions on their faces. "I want to set him up with Bella because right now, I am wishing he was the one she
~Two Years Later~It's been one month since Isabella and Gerald officially divorced, and the latter was set to marry his mistress, Kareen in a few weeks according to the gist brought by 'Scandalous blog.'But that was none of Isabella's business as she had long moved on with her life, especially after getting all the monetary compensation being contested in the divorce, plus her daughter's full custody.She was a free and happy woman now, given that she was about to clock off work for the week.Sitting in her new office, a deep exhale escaped Isabella's lips as she turned off her computer and picked up her phone to check the message she got a while ago.It was from Richard, and the content read; 'Meet me at Le Bernardin by 7:30 tonight.''Huh?' Isabella was a little confused, but as soon as she finished reading the message and lifted her head, she saw Richard stepping out of his office.He didn't even look her way before walking away with his coat draped on his left arm and his bag in