Richard has been waiting for Isabella to ask that question and finally, when she did, he didn’t delay with satisfying her with the answer. “Gerald’s mother and I are related. We share the same parents.”‘Huh?’ Invisible question marks appeared at the top of Isabella’s head. “How is that possible?” Since the five years that she’s been married to Gerald, no one has ever mentioned Richard. She never knew that he had a relationship with Gerald until today.That was weird. If he was her mother-in-law’s younger brother, why were they not close?“My parents had me in their 40s. I was more like a child born to look after them in their old age. They were trying for a girl and got me instead,” Richard explained with a smile, oblivious to her thoughts as the memories from the past eluded him.“Oh… That explains the odd,” Isabella mumbled to herself as her gaze fell on her food. “But, are you not close to any of your siblings?” she asked as her gaze moved back to his face.Isabella felt th
Walking into the house, the loud chatters made their way into Isabella’s ears as she passed her coat to a servant at the doorway and proceeded further until she got to the large sitting area. As soon as she appeared, the chatter died down and the two people in the living room turned to face her. It was Gerald and his mother. Isabella was stunned. Although it was normal for a mother and son to chat and laugh about something, she didn’t think that should have been plausible given the matter on ground. “You are here,” Mrs. Falon said casually as she took in Isabella’s gaze. “Don’t just stand there, come in and sit anywhere you like.” Isabella moved her gaze from her mother-in-law to the man she used to love and then back to the woman before taking in the living room in its entirety. Finally, she walked in and found herself an empty sofa to sit on. Mrs. Falon waited until she had sat down before asking with a small smile and slightly creased brows. “We were just about to have dinner,
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