The evening out with the girls was great, I had a lot of fun and completely forgot about that bizarre package I had received. When the girls and I decided to call it a night, I called my husband and in less than five minutes there were six tall, handsome men surrounding us. Manu tried to convince Flavian that she shouldn't go to his place, but he bent down, threw her over his shoulders and walked off. After that, Henry threatened to do the same with Sam, who gave up and left pulling him by the hand. When we got home, my husband kept the promise he had made me in the morning and did crazy things to my body, practically not letting me sleep."You know I love watching you get ready," Alexander said from the bed.He was sitting on the bed, his body leaning against the headboard and his torso bare, with a thin sheet over his hips and his hands clasped behind his head. My husband was hot!"Oh, really?! And why is that?" I asked, going over to him in just lingerie, thigh-high stockings, and m
Caroline’s POVThis place is hell! They've been keeping me in this horrible, filthy place with these awful women for days now. It's really bad, although not as bad as the holding cell at the police station. That was a pigsty. But this place is also terrible. The day after my arrest, they sent me here to the prison and on top of that, they put me in the same cell as that unbearable Celeste. I want to claw her eyes out."Hey, rich girl, you have a visitor. A lawyer! You wanna see them?" The guard came up to the cell door shouting. A rude, crude woman."Ahh! My daddy finally sent a lawyer to get me out of here." I was so excited that I clapped my hands and jumped for joy.The rude guard ordered me to turn around and put my hands out, handcuffed me, and opened the cell for me to leave. As she was locking the cell back up, Celeste got down from her bunk and called out to me:"Insufferable brat, tell the lawyer to let your daddy know that if he doesn't get me out of here too, I'm going to st
The week flew by, we were working hard, but thankfully everything was calm. On Friday morning, Jorge informed us that the house was ready and we could move in. We decided to call our friends and we moved over the weekend, offering a lunch on Sunday and gathering friends by the pool. It was a lot of fun. Everyone was in high spirits and it was a beautiful day.I was wearing a new loose dress. I was already entering my fourth month of pregnancy and my belly was starting to show. My clothes were already uncomfortable. So, during the week I called the girls and we went shopping.But I was getting more and more tired and Alexander started insisting that I stop working until the baby was born. At first I didn't want to, when I was pregnant with Peter I worked until almost the day he was born, I didn't feel anything out of the ordinary and had energy. But this time, I was having every possible and imaginable symptom of pregnancy, so I started to think that maybe it would be a good idea to slo
Detective Flavian Moreno’s POVThis police station was a wonder, there was never a dull day. I had been here for a month already, and I adapted well to my new job. My staff seemed to like the way I worked, not to mention that my partnership with Deputy Bonfim was great. We became friends and helped each other as much as possible. He treated me like a son. He was a very dignified man, with a clean career and an unblemished reputation. What irritated me was not having found this Johnson guy yet."Hey, boss! Good morning!" I entered Bonfim's office with a box of cheese croissants that I knew he loved."Ah, my boy, you're the man! Everyone here says that." He smiled at me. "And just because of that, I'm going to give you a gift, in addition to the coffee."Bonfim got up, served two cups of coffee, and handed me one. He sat back down, biting into a croissant and closing his eyes to savor it."Mmm! You and the boss lady got me addicted to this!" Bonfim started calling Melissa "boss lady" aft
Alexander’s POVIt had been two days since I received the call from Moreno informing me about the siege on Johnson and his visit to Caroline Johnson. I told Catherine that the police were closing in. She was quite bored from having to stay in bed until the end of her pregnancy. It had been over two weeks since she'd been confined to bed rest. Her belly now seemed bigger every day and she didn't have much energy. I started working from home as much as possible, to not leave her alone. And our friends were here every day.It was already mid-afternoon and I needed to go to the company. I gave my wife a kiss, one on her belly, and another on my beautiful son lying next to his mother who assured me that he would take good care of her. Peter was a smart, happy boy and I was increasingly enchanted by how intelligent and well-behaved he was.I arrived at the company, took care of everything, and was having coffee with Patrick when my phone rang. It was Flavian."Hey, Detective Moreno. To what
It had been a week since Fred was hospitalized. We talked every day via video call. He was badly hurt, but thankfully out of danger. Mr. Johnson was still missing.My parents were leaving the next day, only Fred's parents would stay. I would miss the full house and all the pampering they did, but they promised to come back soon. I was lying on the lounge chair by the pool next to my mother when her cell phone rang. She answered it angrily and only said no before hanging up."What is it, mom? Who shook your holy calm?" I asked jokingly."Nobody.""Mom." I called her attention. "What's going on?""Nothing."We stayed there in that standoff until Alexander and my father arrived and got curious. Then Alexander calmly asked her to say what was bothering her, that it would be better."Alright! My sister won't stop tormenting me to talk to Catherine," my mother finally spoke and my father frowned."And what does she want with me?" I asked."To talk about Claude." My father huffed. "Since the
After my parents returned to Bellwood, I told Alexander that I wanted to visit Fred at the hospital. He didn't like the idea, saying I needed to rest, but I said I wouldn't make any effort since I had the wheelchair to move around. Alexander accompanied me, and when we arrived, Fred was with his mother. It was a quick visit, but I was happy to see my friend.Since I was already out, I convinced my husband that I needed to go to the mall to buy some things that were still missing for our children. He wasn't thrilled about it, especially because he couldn't come with me, but I assured him that I would be fine with the security guards and that I would meet the girls there."Please, love, I need to go out for a bit. I'm going crazy staying at home all the time doing nothing," I pleaded, making a pout."Alright, my angel. But don't take too long. Be careful and don't stray away from the security guards." Alexander knew how to be bossy when he wanted to.I met my friends at the mall, and we
Johnson’s POVIt had been really unpleasant having to hide in this musty little apartment, but since they had found my place, I had to turn to that idiot who had been spying on the company. I had become quite dependent on him, since I couldn’t move around freely anymore.He ended up getting me this fifth-rate little apartment, which was pretty far from the company, but it had served its purpose as a hiding spot well enough.At least today I had some fun scaring that idiot Catherine. Oh, how I enjoyed following her like a ghost; she was really on edge. That fool's idea to install spyware on the company's phones and computers was brilliant. Now all I had to do was sit and watch the computer screen to see where my puppets were, and then I decided what to do next. The annoying thing was that Catherine wasn't leaving home much - being four months pregnant, she already looked like she had a huge ball in her stomach."Evil One, brought your lunch," Kai announced loudly as he walked in. What a
Henry’s POV"Good morning, family!" I entered the kitchen in high spirits on Monday morning and was greeted with a collective, laughter-filled good morning in response."Kids, brush your teeth quickly and get going, so you're not late for school," Samantha hurried Clara and Enzo along."I'll wait outside, children," Alfonso put his cup in the sink and left with a smile, accompanied by Maria."Good morning, Nightingale!" I hugged Samantha and gave her a lingering kiss."Good morning, my handsome!" She responded with her arms wrapped around my neck and then whispered in my ear:"We have the house to ourselves this morning.""I'll get these kids out of here quickly," I got excited, but she pulled me to the table, saying she was waiting for me to have breakfast.The kids rushed out, shouting unintelligible goodbyes. I found all this too good, but I was eager to spend some time alone with my goddess.Samantha and I were sitting in the living room, making plans for the week with the kids whe
Samantha’s POVI had three dogs running around the house, a little girl chasing them, a chatty teenager, a handsy boyfriend, and a Sunday lunch to prepare. Managing all of that was quite complicated.We invited our friends over for a Sunday barbecue and pool day, and I told Enzo to invite Luna and her sister. I also took the chance to invite Vince, who was off work. It would be a fun day.Patrick and Virginia arrived soon after, followed by Catherine and Alexander with Peter and the fantastic quartet. The chaos started growing as Peter became enchanted with the dogs and was already rolling in the grass with them and Clara."Sam, three dogs?" Catherine looked at me, impressed."Friend, some have babies, others have dogs." We laughed together. "But only Cinnamon is mine, the others belong to Enzo and Clara.""Does Hebe know about this?" Melissa asked, coming up behind us."She knows about having one small dog, but Clara and Enzo get everything they want from Henry." I explained."I can't
Henry’s POVWe arrived at the shelter, and there were many animals. Clara was emotional and even a bit sad, which moved me. She walked between the kennels, playing with the puppies that came close to the bars.In the last kennel, she saw a large dog lying at the back. He had round, sad eyes, droopy ears, short black fur with a white patch running between his eyes down to his snout, and one white paw. He was alone in that kennel.Clara crouched down and asked the caretaker to open the little gate. When it was opened, Clara crawled to the back and petted the dog, who looked at her with his head tilted. She whispered something in his ear, and he sniffed her and stood up. She came out, and he followed her."That's the one, uncle!" She hugged the dog around his neck - he was almost her size, reaching above her waist, and he licked her little face, making her laugh. "What's his name, sir?""This is Truffle. He's an adult dog, but still young, about a year and a half old. He came to the shelt
Henry’s POVWe were sitting in the living room planning an outing when my sister made a video call to her kids."Hi, Mom! Where are you now?" Clara answered with bright, innocent eyes, but I no longer believed in such innocence."Hi, sweetie! We're in Madrid, waiting for our connection. Are you both behaving?" Hebe had a relaxed, carefree expression."I always behave, Mom. As for Enzo, well, you know, he's a teenage boy, can't expect much from him." Clara spoke with disdain, making me smile."Stop being ridiculous, Clara. I'm a well-mannered young man, Mom. Always behave like a gentleman." Enzo protested."Great, keep it up so Mom can travel more often." My eyes widened - she had barely left and was already planning to go again. "Let me talk to your uncle and Sam."Sam and I took the tablet and chatted a bit with Hebe and Ed, but I felt persistent nudging at my ribs - Clara was getting restless, so I decided to end this little quarrel."Sis, I want to ask you something." I thought it b
Samantha’s POVI truly loved Clara and Enzo. When Hebe mentioned to me that she wanted to travel with Edward, I immediately told her to surprise her husband and booked the trip, as Henry and I would take care of the kids. She was more than happy to accept my offer.That's why I pushed the store to deliver the furniture earlier than planned and paid extra for it, but it was worth every penny. I also asked Alexander for a few days off, which he didn't hesitate to give me. We would have lots of fun, I needed this peace and joy, and I wanted to see Henry with his niece and nephew, after all, we were starting a life together.Things only got better when he realized the kids would be staying with us. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I decided to break the news gradually so I could enjoy more of his facial expressions, and I was taking photos of every moment, even without him noticing.I almost had to sit down from laughing so hard at him climbing the stairs in panic because the kids w
Henry’s POVFinally, our family began saying goodbyes to leave. Hebe and Ed were the last ones to say goodbye and leave, but Enzo and Clara remained seated on the couch."Come on, kids, your parents are leaving," I said with a smile, thinking they were sleepy."We've already said goodbye, Uncle!" Clara replied, looking at me with that grown-up air she had about her.I looked outside, and Hebe turned around to wave one last time before going through the gate. I looked at Sam, who was waving back. I looked again at my niece and nephew, comfortably settled on my new couch. Then I looked back at Sam, who closed the door with a big smile and blew me a kiss as she walked past me."Now, my darlings, I want a foot massage!" Samantha said as she sat between them.Enzo quickly sat down on the carpet, gently took her feet, removed her shoes, and started massaging one of them. Clara snuggled against her arm, and they began making plans for the weekend."Come on, Uncle, come here. I'll massage one
Henry’s POVThe conversation was flowing cheerfully, and I could see the smiles spread across my mother's and Hebe's faces. They would occasionally glance at me and give a small nod of approval at how things were going. I knew they were happy that I had found Samantha.It couldn't have been better - my mother and Pearl were getting along wonderfully. They chatted like childhood friends and were already discussing how wonderful it would be when Samantha and I had children.Suddenly, the doorbell rang again, and I looked at Samantha with confusion. The whole family was already here - had she invited someone else?"I'll get it, handsome," Sam passed by me, and I gave her a kiss on the cheek."Ah, the whole family gathered. How lovely!" I looked back to see Reynold walking in as if he owned the place."Henry, I couldn't stop him from coming in, and the security guard wasn't at the entrance," Samantha came in behind him, furious."Don't worry, Sam, I'll throw this creature out myself!" I re
Henry’s POVFriday would finally be the dinner where we'd introduce our mothers. Samantha had organized everything, not even letting me handle the invitations. She was happy and excited about it. She went home early, and when I arrived, she was already looking beautiful, all dressed up and directing the table arrangements."My handsome, you're here!" She happily came to greet me with a kiss."Hmm, I think I should start coming home after you just to get welcomed like this." I hugged her and gave her another kiss that left her breathless."Maybe you should." She said, trying to catch her breath after breaking our kiss. "But now go get ready, our families will be here soon."Very reluctantly, I let go of Samantha and went to take a shower. When I returned to the living room, Samantha was contentedly observing the set table, and I could smell something delicious coming from the kitchen."Wow, everything looks so beautiful!" I said, admiring the perfect job she had done setting the table.
Samantha’s POVI had been restless and anxious since Maria, Henry's housekeeper, called me after lunch today. She called to let me know that the store had delivered the furniture. Maria was a lovely woman who knew how to run a household like no other, and she was so sweet and kind that she was like a mother. We got along very well, and we had agreed that she would call me whenever she needed anything and would let me know as soon as the furniture arrived.I was very excited. I left the company feeling very happy, but when I got into Henry's car, I noticed he was very tense. He gave me a kiss and held me in his arms for a moment."My handsome, what's wrong?" I asked, sensing something was off. He looked tired and stressed."It's been a shitty day, Sam. I just want to spend the night holding you." Henry sighed and let go of me, starting the car."What happened, Henry?" I grew even more worried."Reynold." Henry said simply."What is it now?" I persisted.During the drive home, I listened