Helen’s POV“Did you hear that?” I asked the guard who had come out with me.“Ermm, yeah. I heard something but I think it was too mute for me to make sense of what it was.” He concurred.Without wasting a second, I stormed back into the apartment, startling everyone in the room.“What the hell is wrong with you, Helen? You scared everyone.” Mr. Robinson Snr complained after he saw it was just me.“I heard a thud and a small call for help from the apartment beside this one. I think we should go in and check it out.” I said.Jeffrey looked past me and at the guard who had been with me. “Is that true, Phil?”“Yes, boss. I can not make sense of what was said, but we did hear something.” He concurred.“Oh my God. You are just too dramatic Helen. No wonder Blake hates you so much and thinks you are dramatic. That must just have been my neighbors at it with their drama once again. You do not have to worry yourself with them.” Skylar hissed in annoyance.Everyone, including me, stared at her
Helen’s POV“It could have been rats, okay. Look I haven’t been here for a very long time. There is no way I can know what the hell goes on here all the time. Cut me some slack please.” Skylar hissed and stepped out of the empty apartment. There was something off and suspicious about the way she was behaving. She wasn’t telling us everything and I needed to force it out of her. “Alright, this is a dead end. But if he is on this floor, then he is in one of these apartments. We just have to search hard.” Jeffrey said and with a flick of his hand, the members of his team filed out of the apartment. “I have to ask you three to wait in Mr. Blake’s old apartment while my team and I handle this search.” Jeffrey faced Mr. Robinson Snr, Skylar, and I. “No. I must be a part of the search for my son. Moreover, I can not stand the bickering of these ladies. They might talk my head off before you find my son and I can’t afford that.” The old man hissed, eyeing Skylar and I. “Fine. Come with u
Helen’s POV“Blake?” I called out in shock as I rushed over to him. He was almost unrecognizable, but the suit on him was the same one he had left home with. “What the hell happened to you?” I asked him even though he was unresponsive. There was something so lifeless about him that sent chills down my body. Could he be dead? No! There was no way that could be.“Blake woke up. Please wake up.” I pleaded as I tried to force him to come back to consciousness. “Let me call the boss.” The bodyguard said and dashed out. “Blake please wake up.” I continued pleading, and I clutched hard at him, but there was no response from him. “It’s okay, Helen. Let us take him to the hospital first. He is going to be okay.” Dominic tried to pry me away from him, but I didn't listen to his words. I continued yelling and begging for Blake to wake up but nothing did the trick. In no time, Jeffrey and his team arrived, and my hurt was nothing compared to their strength, they pried me away and took him
Blake’s POV“Yes, that is all that happened. Travis Greene was supposed to come back and finish me off, but I was found right on time.” I explained to the officers who were taking my statement. From their actions and demeanor, I could tell that they were taking my attack seriously. It was still a miracle how I was able to survive this. My greatest shock, however, was finding out that Skylar was working with him. Yes, I was aware of the fact that one could never trust a woman, but I never expected that she would stoop so low just to get at me. Conniving with my worst enemy to kill me was all too new and I couldn’t believe it. “Why did he leave?” The officer who was questioning me asked after scribbling some words in his notebook. “He wanted to take his time in killing me. He needed this to be a slow death. He wanted to revel in my pain.” A bitter taste settled in my mouth. “He had fired a gun at me earlier, but he missed and instead began to beat me up.”“Were there any actions or
Helen’s POVI returned to the private ward to find Blake, his doctor, and Dominic all exchanging pensive looks. There was a chill tension in the room, one that announced something was wrong. “Hello. Is something wrong?” I asked as I walked over to Blake’s side and placed a protective arm around him. He might not want me here, but I was hell-bent on caring for him. “Good day, Mrs. Robinson. I am just about to deliver some news to your husband.” She said,“What news?” I asked, wondering what was so serious to make everyone so tense and nervous. There was a sharp intake of air from her end and she opened the folder in her hand. “Mr. Robinson, your recent MRI results just came in. When you were first brought here, you sustained a lot of injuries to your body. You have been healing well, but unfortunately, there is an injury in your spine that would impair your ability to walk again.” She dropped. There was a thick tense silence in the room as everyone tried to process her words. “W
Blake’s POV“Easy, easy. Take it easy.” Helen said as she wheeled me into my penthouse apartment. I still had mixed feelings about returning here, but I had no choice. This was still my home, whether I liked it or not. I couldn’t live in the hospital forever. There was a business to run and my prolonged stay at the hospital was already making me feel terrible. However, the thought of living at Helen’s mercy now that I was back home left a bitter taste in my mouth. I couldn't make use of my legs and I was certain she would want to repay me for all the evil I had done to her before my attack.“Welcome home!” My housekeeper and maids all announced in high spirits when I was wheeled to the sitting room. There were fancy balloons with the inscription ‘Welcome Home’ on them. The entire sitting room was tastefully designed, but it didn’t intrigue me. If anything, it annoyed me and made me feel even more powerless. “Um, thank you so much everyone. I am sure Blake is super excited about t
Blake’s POVMy body froze in shock as I watched her undress before me. There was a sexy wicked glint in her eyes that promised to give me the time of my life. Her brazen boldness was all too new to me and she didn’t look like the Helen I had known for the past month. Everything about her was different, exotic even and it made me want her in a way I didn’t know was possible.I would have lunged forward and grabbed her, but my legs refused to respond and I was left salivating with anticipation and hunger on the bed. My cock was as hard as a rock and I couldn't wait to bury it deep within her.“Are you ready for me, baby?” She whispered as she crawled on the bed, nearing closer to me.“Yes, I am. I am ready. Ever ready.” I mumbled, unable to get a hold of my feelings.This didn’t feel so much like reality; it all had to be because of how seductive she was.“Are you sure baby?” Her face was directly in front of mine and she grabbed my cock in a form grip, causing a gasp to escape from m
Blake’s POVI woke up the next morning to find her sleeping peacefully by my side. Her body was all relaxed as though my bed was all hers and her place was by my side. Well, technically, since she was my wife, her place was by my side, but there was no way in hell I was letting her get all cozy with me.With a hard slap of my wrist on her skin, I jerked her away.“It’s time to wake up. You can not do all you have to do if you keep on sleeping.” I hissed as her eyes blinked awake, adjusting to the bright morning light.She let out a deep yawn and I had to admit that she was really tired. For the past few weeks, she had been by my side at the hospital, nursing me. Now that we were back home, she continued with the duty and I was certain as hell it was tasking and draining.“Good morning, Blake.” She yawned a greeting to me and got up from the bed.“There is nothing good about the morning, Helen. Just go to the kitchen and fix my breakfast. I can’t starve because of your laziness.” I h
Blake's POV The first image that greeted my eyes when they fluttered open was the sight of Helen standing beside me and staring down at my face with a pretty smile on her face. I couldn't explain it, but there was something so exciting about the prospect of seeing a woman smile so brightly at me. Her smile was like a breath of fresh air to me and I wanted to bask in her pretty smile. "Blake. You are awake. I would ring for the doctor now." She said and pressed the bell that was by my bedside. "Where have you been?" I found myself asking as I stared at her face, trying to take in every inch of her. The last thing I recalled seeing was her pretty face before I was thrown into a very terrible abyss, one that was so dark and frightening. I had feared I was never getting out of it, but seeing her here, I had great reasons to believe her presence was responsible for everything. "What do you mean by that? I haven't been anywhere. You were the one who was away. The doctor is coming now
Helen's POV I watched them wheel Blake away and into the emergency ward. I was still clueless about what the hell had happened to put him in that state. He had been laughing and smiling with his dad before I got into the room. Why the hell did he have to start convulsing all of a sudden?"You witch!" His dad hissed and pushed me into the wall, causing my head to bang against it and pain to explode. "Mr. Robinson, please let go of me," I yelled out, managing the pain that throbbed in my head. "You evil witch! What the hell did you do to my son? I left you alone with him for just a few minutes and you try to kill him? Why do you have to be so evil?" He yelled, banging my head repeatedly into the wall. Pain shot through me and I was so tired of fielding untrue accusations from everyone. I didn't touch Blake before he began to convulse. I had no idea why he had gone into that situation and I was just as clueless as he was. The doctor didn't say a word to me or his father explaining
Helen's POV My heart was beating at a million miles per hour as I walked to Blake's hospital room. My legs were shaking and my palms were all sweaty from apprehension. The only thing I was wishing for was for his father not to be around him. I was still going to make my demand for a divorce if his dad was with him, but it would be a lot harder for me to do that. Nevertheless, I was committed to getting what I wanted. Ending this marriage would give me the freedom I needed. It would make my life mine once again. Yes, I knew I would have some consequences for my decision, but I was more than willing to take the risk and pay my parents with their coin. They deserved whatever negative consequences that would befall them as a result of this.I got to Blake's hospital room's door and my heart was beating so fast my entire body was shaking badly at this point. Gall formed in my throat, and I suddenly found it so hard to swallow or breathe. Well, no one promised me this was going to be
Helen's POV "Mom and Dad, you both don't have to say all of these to me. I am still your daughter, one way or the other, please be kind to me." I begged, trying to put emotions aside and achieve my main aim of coming here. "You are a fool. You know that right? How can you be our daughter when we never gave birth to you? Do you think at all?" Dad asked me. My eyes shot to him, and I was on the brink of letting the tears in my eyes fall freely. Even though it was very obvious that his wife and daughter hated me with everything they had in them, he sometimes tried to be civil or pretend not to be aware of what his wife and daughter usually did to me. But to hear him insult me like this hurt more."I am sorry. I think I will just leave now." I forced myself to say instead of crashing to the floor and wailing like a baby."Oh, yeah. You had better go away. We don't want you here at all." Mom hissed at me and my stomach churned.With gentle steps, I spun around and walked out of the hous
Helen's POV "And who the hell are you to come here to look for me." My mom said, "Good day, mom." I bent my head in respect to greet her. It had been so long since we met and I didn't want to dwell on the bad blood that had stayed between us since the altercation at Blake's apartment. "I see; you just don't come into my house uninvited; you come in here and disrespect me. You must think you are special." She hissed at me. I stared at my mom in shock, wondering what the hell she was talking about. There was no way in hell I had disrespected her. All I had done was great for her. The best she could do would be to reply to my greeting. "Mom, I am so sorry if you felt disrespected by my greeting." I bowed my head to greet her again, but she raised a hand in the air stopping me from making any move. "Just stop right there. Just fucking stop right there." She hissed at me.I straightened up and my mouth hung wide open, wondering what the hell was wrong with her. It had been months sin
Helen's POV I slumped on my bed as soon as I got back to his penthouse. It had been weeks since I laid on this bed, and I was so grateful to be back. Who would have thought that I would be back up at the hospital after returning from the trip with Blake? The doctor had confirmed that his surgery was indeed successful and with a good physical therapist, he should be walking perfectly fine in no time. I was glad that his life was finally gaining back its beauty and excellence, and I wished the same for myself.Valentina's words about me having a purpose danced in my head and I knew she was right. Very right! In no time, Blake would be on his feet again and he might have no beds for me ever again. He might be even more cruel to me and treat me in the worst way possible. I needed something to keep me sane through his abuse, and the only thing I could hold onto was a purpose, just as Valentina had proposed.Taking a deep breath, I walked over to my wardrobe and picked up the copy of the
Helen's POV I walked into Blake's hospital room with small ginger steps. I couldn't explain why, but I was suddenly so nervous all of a sudden. Could it be because I have been so used to him lying weakly on the bed?"You have got this, Helen," I whispered to myself as I finally stepped into the room to see him lying on his bed with his eyes closed shut. "Blake?" His dad called out immediately after he entered the room, waking my husband up. Blake's eyes blinked wide open and he was staring at us with a small smile on his lips. "Hey, Dad." He greeted me lightly. "I am so glad you are awake. How are you doing right now?" His father ran a hand down his face. "I don't feel much. It seems like my bones are sore, but I am hopeful.""Everything is going to be okay." His dad replied."Hey, man. Helen called me over. I am super glad you are okay." Dominic said and gave him a nod. Blake exchanged a look with his dad and I could hear the silent anger in both men. I didn't intend to cause
Helen's POV I almost jumped out of my chair when I heard her say Blake would be able to walk once again. This was the best return present one could get and I was so excited."Now, don't get too excited. You have to get an MRI scan to determine if you are in a fit position to go in for the surgery. If you are cleared for surgery, we will operate and if things go well, you should be up on your feet in no time." She said to Blake."Well, then, what are we waiting for? Let's do this." I said excitedly.Blake shot me a gaze, but I didn't care. I would be the happiest person in the world to see him on his feet. There was nothing I would want more than to have him on his feet again. That way, I won't have to wait on him all day and his grumpiness would reduce.Blake was prepped and led to the scanning room. His dad and I waited while he got scanned. I watched the doctors and the radiographers say something to each other. There was a bit of heated tension in their conversation, and I wonder
Blake's POVI let out a breath as soon as our plane touched down at the private airport where I kept my plane. With each mile, we put between us and the resort island, the more distant the beautiful memories we had at the resort faded from my memory. I was finally going back to my normal version and I needed to keep myself sane. Whatever happened at the resort had to remain at the resort, and I hope you keep things that way. "Have we landed?" Helen asked as soon as our plane touched the ground. "Yes, we have landed," I answered her. "Okay." She got up and came behind me to wheel me out. She paused for a long while and echoes of my words to her before we got on the plane danced in my head. I didn't need her to help me out of the plane and I wondered if she was going to keep up with the energy. Finally, after a while, she took. A deep breath and began wheeling me out herself. I couldn't just believe it. She was helping me out even though I told her I didn't need her help? Was she