Upon answering the phone, Alexa started. "Hey, Elena... What's up?""Mommy, where are you?" The innocent wail of a toddler greeted Alexa, causing her heart to flutter with warmth and amusement as she recognized the voice of her son.Bringing the phone closer to her ear, she grinned as she answered. "Hey, baby, how are you?""I'm fine, Mommy. Are you coming now? We've been waiting for you ever since." He lamented, his voice filled with disappointment.Alexa quickly apologized, trying to pacify the toddler. "Oh, I'm sorry, honey, I'm on my way now, okay? Where is your sister?""She's here." He replied reassuringly. "Aunt's here too."Alexa nodded. "Okay, okay, that's alright. Let your aunt know I'm on my way now. Love you, baby,""Love you too, Mommy." The toddler replied before the line beeped, signaling the end of the phone call.Alexa couldn't help but chuckle with amusement as she slipped her phone back into her bag. The boy she had just spoken with was her son, one of the fraternal
Oh my gosh!" Elena grunted, waves of annoyance and frustration washing the excitement off her features. She rolled her eyes, shaking her head in disapproval as she turned to Alexa. "What? You promised! Are you being serious right now?""I know. I know, I'm sorry. I didn't expect it either. My assistant just informed me on my way out." Alexa apologized, softly grasping Elena's hand in an attempt to pacify her. She understood why she was upset. Heck, they'd been planning the trip since the twins clocked two, and up till now, they hadn't been able to embark on that journey as Alexa was always busy with work."Oh, no, no, I really wished we could go without you," Elena huffed, sighing heavily with frustration."Yeah, I know. I'm sorry, Elena. I promise. Right after this case, we'll go. Hmm?" Alexa tried to convince her but Elena knew that was another lie."That's what you always say... It never happens." Elena palmed her face and drew in a deep breath before exhaling. She shrugged eventua
They arrived at their home a few minutes later. Elena helped take the kids inside while Alexa carried the groceries they had bought on their way home.Alexa let out a heavy exhale of relief as she stepped into her home, a cozy apartment with three bedrooms. It was a bungalow house located on the outskirts of the City. Alexa had chosen to buy that particular house because it was away from the town, as she was intent on keeping a low profile. They've been living comfortably in that abode for the past three years since Alexa and Elena had acquired their jobs. They were happy there. It was a peaceful and safe environment.While Elena escorted the kids to their bedroom, Alexa headed toward the kitchen to unpack. They had a shared routine and she was mostly in charge of kitchen duties."Mommy," One of the toddlers called, causing Alexa, who had been busy unpacking the goods, to shift her gaze downward to meet Blair's sad orbs.Alexa felt a pang in her chest upon meeting her pitiful gaze and
Several distressing thoughts twirled in Alexa's mind as she faced her daughter's demand. How was she to explain things to her better understanding? She was still too young to comprehend any of it. What was she supposed to say in this situation?As if on cue, Elena walked into them in the kitchen and witnessed the scene unfolding. Her brows furrowed in confusion as she met Alexa's gaze which was directed at her from the toddler's shoulder.She mouthed in confusion. "What is happening?"Alexa made an I'm just as confused as you are' face before averting her gaze. She eventually extracted herself from the toddler's embrace and cupped her cheeks, staring into her pity-filled orbs. Gosh, she felt her heart twinge at the sight."Blair, baby, you need to understand, Mommy, okay?" Alexa started gently, her thumb grazing the toddler's puffy cheek. "Daddy is away for the time being and I have no idea when he'd be coming back. Do you want to know the truth? I haven't heard from your Dad in a whi
Alexa was struck dumb with disbelief for a moment, unable to believe her eyes. Her hands holding the paperwork, slightly trembled as she grappled with the situation. Jordan had been charged with embezzlement? And not just that, but his case had been assigned to her as well. What? Think about the twist of fate. How the heck had this happened? Alexa couldn't help but wonder.Her brows were furrowed in a deep frown, and her lips pressed to a thin line as she reeled back from shock. Her gaze fell on the photos once more, a stark reminder of the fact that her eyes weren't playing tricks with her. It was indeed her ex-husband, Jordan Salvador, who had been convicted and, as fate would've it, who had also fallen under her care.Alexa contemplated her thoughts for a moment, still bewildered by the whole revelation. She couldn't quite comprehend how Jordan's affairs had been placed under her care. Nonetheless, she was acutely aware that her colleagues did not know about her initial relationshi
"He's currently in custody. You should be there by noon. Is that alright, Lexa?" Tyler added sedately, his voice pulling Alexa from her thoughts. She blinked weakly and nodded like he could see her. "Yeah, yeah. That's alright. I got it." She replied despite her insides unraveling with nerves. She was feeling skeptical as she hadn't anticipated the interrogation with her ex-husband to be on this day. She contemplated asking Tyler for a postponement, but she quickly pushed aside those thoughts, reassuring herself that there was no need to feel daunted. It wasn't her first time interrogating a convict. Yes, that's what Jordan was now. Just a convict and the man, whose blood ran in her children's DNA. There wasn't more attached to it. Alexa mused.There was a brief pause on the other end before Tyler's voice came through again, this time laced with softness, in contrast to his earlier formal tone."Hey, Lexa." He called out to Alexa, prompting her to snap from her daze. She held the ph
Alexa felt a great surge of thrill course through her body as she stared at Jordan, who mirrored her gaze with astonishment. Despite the torrent of emotions flooding through her upon seeing him again, her facial expression gave nothing away. She remained inscrutable, her gaze directed at him in a cold, calculating glare. On the other hand, Jordan struggled to comprehend who he was actually staring at. For a fleeting moment, he had thought he might just be hallucinating Alexa to be the one, but the familiar, sweet scent of her perfume soon diffused into his nostrils, confirming that it was indeed his ex-wife, Alexa McKanne; the woman whom he had been searching for relentlessly all this while. Jordan reeled with disbelief as he locked eyes with her. Though her eyes were devoid of the usual warmth they held four years ago, he was elated to see her again regardless. "Alexa..." Jordan muttered once more, his lips parting with shock but she simply chose not to acknowledge him. Alexa was a
Alexa paused upon hearing his question. The sincerity and warmth in his voice penetrated her defenses, stirring a flutter in her heart, though her face remained impassive. She hesitated, biting her lower lip hard as she lost herself in thought for a few seconds, her gaze distant. Despite the unease it caused, she felt a shiver of excitement under Jordan's focused stare.Nonetheless, she maintained her composure, determined not to let him see that his words still affected her. With a steadying breath, she turned her frosty gaze back to him."I would appreciate it if you refrained from addressing me in such a casual manner, Mr. Salvador. We have no connection whatsoever. Please do not act as if we were ever acquainted. Is that clear?" she stated firmly.Jordan was momentarily rendered speechless by her words. Her cold demeanor and harsh tone shattered his heart into pieces. He opened his mouth to respond, but no words came out as he struggled to comprehend Alexa's reaction. How could sh
Luciana was stunned to silence for a moment as she stared at Alexa's business info glaring at her from the computer. She was in shock. She hadn't expected this turnout and it fazed her. "How? How the fuck is this possible?" She blurted out to herself, her gaze faltering with despair.She remained quiet for a moment, trying to absorb her thoughts. Eventually, when she couldn't accept the revelation, she decided to search Google for proof-- There was no way it could've been the same worthless wife of Jordan that had turned out to be his prosecutor. Maybe it was someone else who just bears the same name as hers; she tried to reassure herself of this.With this resolve, she grabbed the mouse nearby and began navigating her way into the computer, clicking on the Google app and searching for what was on her mind.It didn't take a second before Alexa's pictures popped on her screen, causing Luciana's heart to clench with shock. So it was indeed true. Alexa was really Jordan's prosecutor. Ho
"What do you think they're going to say when they find out they're secretly fucking?" Henry asked huskily as he trailed his finger along the curves of Luciana's naked body."They will be shocked, that's one thing I know for sure," Luciana answered weakly. She had just woken up from her slumber. Nonetheless, she cradled Henry's face and lowered him to herself before brushing her lips past his, kissing him passionately.Henry smiled into the kiss, and he caressed her body smoothly, his hand finding his ts way to her core.Luciana moaned breathlessly as he slipped his thick digit into her entrance, thrusting in and out of her while he kissed her passionately. She cradled his hair, moaning in encouragement as he increased his pace. Eventually, her second orgasm crashed into her, and she gasped out, whimpering uncontrollably.After reeling from her climax, Luciana exhaled exasperatedly as they broke out from the kiss. She stared up at the ceiling, pondering for a moment.Henry excused him
Luciana Henderson wiped away the tears from her eyes before heading over to her car outside. She settled in, grabbing the steering wheel as she forced herself to regain her composure. She drew in a deep breath, shutting her eyes for a moment as she allowed the air to cool her face.Eventually, she fluttered her eyes open, her expression inscrutable. She glanced over at the rearview mirror, staring at her reflection for a while. After that, she sighed again and raked her fingers through her hair, trying to gather her thoughts.She wasn't pleased with herself as she hadn't been able to accomplish the reason behind her visit. Jordan hadn't given her what she came for. If anything, he had shut her out. But something greatly plagued Luciana and that was the fact that Jordan had already realized he was being framed.Anxiety washed over her as she grappled with her thoughts. She couldn't let him find out who the real culprit was; it would end her because she knew she was the one behind it al
After his meeting with Norman, Jordan was returning to his cell when he was informed that he had another visitor who had just come in right after Norman departed.Jordan's confusion was palpable as he couldn't comprehend how he had managed to encounter several visitors on this day. Well, how bad could it get? Maybe it was his mother who had arrived. Or someone else he knew. He thought as he retraced his steps, trailing behind the officer who led him to the visitation room.His mind was soon consumed with thoughts of Alexa and he didn't even notice the smile that etched across his face as he walked along. He was still basking in the good news regarding their children.But his joy was short-lived as he finally lifted his gaze after they had arrived at the visitation room. He halted in his tracks, his dissolving into a frown as he locked eyes with his ex, Luciana Henderson."The fuck are you doing here?" He demanded sharply. "I thought we've already talked about this. I said I didn't wan
The truth from the paper glared at Jordan as his eyes remained fixated on the paperwork. Jordan froze instantly, his insides coursing with disbelief. He couldn't believe it. For some reason, his chest tightened with pain as he grappled with the revelation. His hands holding the paper trembled slightly as his insides spiraled with turmoil."Boss, are you okay?" Norman asked when he noticed his boss's reaction to the news. Norman's words pierced through Jordan's thoughts but they weren't enough to pull him back to reality as he was still reeling with shock and confusion. His mind spiraled with the thoughts of 'how'?'How was this possible'?'How true was this'?'How had he not known'?'How had Alexa kept such significant information from him'?The one that plagued him the most was 'How Alexa had been able to conceive his children, right after her miscarriage had been declared to him. Or was it all farce? Did she deliberately plan that so she could have an excuse to leave him? Jordan s
As soon as she closed the car door behind her after settling in, Alexa heaved out an exasperated sigh, her heart racing with trepidation. She tossed her bag on the passenger's seat and grabbed the steering wheel for support.She paused for a moment, trying to gather her thoughts. Her emotions were heightened and she couldn't comprehend the reason why. Well, she could. It all started when she had seen Jordan's new appearance earlier. She hadn't been anticipating him to walk into her like that, looking badboysihly handsome and leaving her favorite part of his body exposed to her eyes. She had merely been able to contain her emotions when she saw him. Gosh, he looked so fine.Alexa could feel her heart racing nervously as she reminisced about the moment. Though her reaction earlier had been indifferent, she couldn't deny the fact that liquid pooled at her core as she remained in his intoxicating presence. Perhaps, it was from the way he had spoken to her in his mesmerizing voice or the w
Jordan remained quiet for a moment as he contemplated his inner thoughts. He was wracking his brain for a solution on how he could break past Alexa's barricades. He realized nothing seemed to be working on her, well, because he hadn't really attempted his real charm on her yet. He was still being sluggish with it, maybe it was finally time to do that.Jordan pressed a smile to his face, his emerald orbs directed at Alexa in a calculating stare. He paused for a few seconds, their eyes locked on each other's before he finally started as he uncrossed his arms across his torso."I'm sorry, baby." He apologized randomly, his voice thick with emotion.Alexa was undoubtedly caught off-guard by Jordan's abrupt apology.His tone filled with seriousness, Jordan persisted. "I'm sorry for all the shit I put you through. You didn't deserve that..."Alexa's jaws tightened and she barked at him as she felt he was only feigning to be concerned."Enough with that, it's too late to apologize. You had f
Though his heart twisted with heartbreak, nonetheless, he grabbed a seat as she had ordered earlier. His ego was hurt but he tried to maintain his composure and managed the warm smile etched on his face. He was disappointed still. That wasn't the way he had expected her to act upon seeing him. How could she not flinch at seeing this handsome and charming man like him? The Alexa he used to know would've instantly complimented him whenever she noticed anything new about him. But this one, she acted so indifferently and it really plagued Jordan. He couldn't help but wonder if he'd ever be able to achieve his plans with this attitude of hers. It was daunting, for real.However, he reminded himself of what was at stake. Getting disowned by their grandfather and losing his company wasn't an option; he didn't care how he'd have to do it, but he knew something needed to be done. Alexa must fall for him again, whether she liked it or not. Pondering this, he drew in a deep breath and exhaled b
"Hmm, nice work. You got your girl coming over today?" One of the inmates asked as they noticed Jordan's cautious activity in the restroom that morning.Jordan, who had been busy carefully shaving off the hair on his face, paused when he heard the man.He stole a glance at him and shrugged. "Yeah, something like that." Redirecting his gaze to the mirror before him, he stared at himself. He felt a pang of unfulfillment and his chest heaved in despair. He further exhaled before continuing what he had done earlier. When he was done he washed his face and tossed the shaving stick into the trash bin nearby. Jordan gazed at his reflection once more, and this time, he was a bit impressed by how he looked. He now had a clean-shaven, sharp jaw that complemented his charm. Releasing another sigh, his gaze shifted to his hair and he frowned, noticing how unkempt it looked. It didn't match his clean-shaven jaw and it made him look dirty. He didn't like that. He quickly contemplated how he could