LEONARD’S POV:My focus went numb as I tried to catch her falling figure, and she collapsed to the ground.“Evelyn,” I called, but she was too weak to respond.I scooped her into my arms and hurried downstairs. Mr. Wyatt’s eyes widened in fear when he saw us, but I kept a calm expression.“It’s okay. She’s just overstressed. Please, I’d appreciate it if you could look after the kids,” I said, rushing past him. Without wasting time, I headed to the garage and drove straight to the hospital.Evelyn was admitted, and several tests were run. Meanwhile, the doctors asked me a few questions.Though conscious, she was too weak to speak. I stood by her side, watching her faint chest movements as she struggled to breathe. My phone rang suddenly, its sound cutting through the room. I quickly silenced it and saw it was Mr. Wyatt calling.“How is she?” he asked, his voice thick with concern.“Fairly okay,” I replied.We spoke briefly, and he insisted on bringing the kids to the hospital. I agreed
LEONARD’S POV:In no time, the police arrived outside and picked Samantha up.When I returned to the hospital room and looked at the kids, a wave of pity washed over me; I felt deeply for them. They were truly innocent and didn’t deserve what was about to happen in their lives, with their mother gone and no father.“These are the test results,” the doctor said, handing them over to me.The kids didn’t seem to have noticed what happened outside. Even they didn’t ask about their mom, staying focused on playing with Evelyn.I looked through the test results now in my hands.“OMG!” I whispered, unable to hide my surprise.“What is it?” Evelyn asked, her face a mix of curiosity and confusion.“We are having a baby! Look at this!” I blurted out, forgetting for a moment that Mr. Wyatt was still around.Evelyn’s eyes widened in shock. “OMG!” she exclaimed, covering her mouth with the back of her hand. Her eyes were teary with joy. The kids, unaware of what was happening, continued playing wit
EVELYN'S POV:I loved how much Leonard was committed to taking care of me. Everything felt so perfect, despite the chaos surrounding us. I just wished it could have been all of us together. After the spa, we went back to Leonard's house and picked up a few necessary items before heading out.As soon as we pulled into the driveway of my house, my dad was walking toward us with the kids.“Mommy! Daddy!” they called out happily in unison.“Sweethearts!” I exclaimed as I took them both into my arms and hugged them tightly. The thought that they were once orphans sent tears streaming down my cheeks, but I wiped them away discreetly and focused on their joy. I played with them briefly before we all went inside.The cooks had prepared lunch, and we enjoyed a wonderful meal together.“Clara is her name, the nanny,” my father said, introducing her to us.“Oh, that’s fine. We trust your choice,” Leonard said with a warm smile, thanking him again for his support.After lunch, the children drifte
EVELYN'S POVThe kids were already asleep from the drive home. Leonard carried River, while I took Ryan, and Clara followed us with the things we brought along. We carefully laid them on their beds as we got upstairs and then headed back to my room.While resting, Leonard and I discussed our plans—moving out, settling at his place, starting work, and other things—until exhaustion finally took over us.I woke up to Leonard mumbling strange words, his forehead drenched in sweat. He was running a fever. I tried to wake him up, but it was challenging. I shook him hard until his eyes flickered open.I rushed to the bathroom to get some water and a clean cloth, which I used to cool him down. He looked so scared as he came to, just like the last time. Once again, he couldn’t remember the nightmare.“It’s okay. You’ll be fine,” I said gently, wrapping him in a tight hug.“Thank you, Evelyn,” he whispered softly.When I checked the time, it was past 4 a.m. I tried to go back to sleep, but I co
EVELYN’S POV:Leonard's mom had River with her while River stayed close to Leonard. As we sat down to eat, the room was unusually quiet until Leonard's mom broke the silence.“So, when are you two leaving?” she asked suddenly, catching me off guard. I understood what she meant. She wanted us to stay longer.But we had no time to spare—there were pressing matters we needed to attend to. Leonard, ever practical, answered firmly, “We’ll come back as soon as everything is completely fine, but we leave tomorrow.”“Two more days won’t make a difference to your plans, Leonard,” she pleaded, her tone soft yet insistent. “Can’t you both stay just two more days?”Leonard stood by his decision, but before he could respond further, I interrupted, “We’ll stay.”He turned to me, his expression calm but questioning. I reached for his hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “It’s okay,” I told him softly.Leonard nodded in reluctant agreement, and we resumed eating. The children were playing among them
EVELYN’S POVAs we got closer, everything seemed normal. The kids were playing happily, and Mia looked perfectly fine, laughing and enjoying herself with them. I placed a hand over my chest, letting out a deep sigh of relief.“Mom, what was that scream?” Leonard asked, his tone concerned.“Ryan almost fell—or I thought he fell,” she replied, searching for the right words.“You scared us. I thought something serious had happened,” Leonard said, the worry still evident in his voice.“Well, I’m sorry for that,” she said casually, brushing it off.The kids, noticing us nearby, came running toward us. The same innocence I had seen the first time I met them sparkled in their eyes, filling me with a sense of peace I couldn’t quite explain.We all sat together in the garden as some servants brought fresh juice. While sipping on our drinks, we talked about various things, especially the progress of my new company. At the moment, the company was being handled by the initial team, and I planned
EVELYN’S POV:Leonard adjusted toward me and pulled me into a cuddle. It didn’t take long before I drifted off to sleep.When I woke up, it was almost night. I quickly got up, rushed into the bathroom, and finished bathing in record time. After dressing up, I headed straight outside. My mind was on the kids. Were they still sleeping or awake? Were they okay?“Argh!” I shouted as I bumped into someone. I was about to fall, but his strong hands caught me before I hit the floor.“Take it easy,” Leonard’s unmistakable voice reached me. As I looked into his eyes, we both burst into laughter.“What’s going on?” he asked.“I just wanted to check on the kids,” I replied softly.“They’re fine. Mom is with them,” he said. I sighed in relief.Then, his voice became urgent. “Hurry up. We need to be elsewhere.” He grabbed my hand and led me back into the room.“Where are we going?” I asked.“Out, for some air,” he replied while slipping into his trousers.“You should get dressed,” he added.“Why d
EVELYN’S POV:“What’s happening?” Leonard asked, noticing the worry etched on my face.I ignored him, fear bubbling in my chest as I redialed my dad’s number. It rang, but the call didn’t connect.My fear intensified, my mind racing with endless possibilities.“Hey, calm down, please,” Leonard said, reaching out to me, trying to comfort me.“My dad... I need to get home. Something’s wrong—I don’t know what it is,” I said, my words tumbling out chaotically.“Eve, take a deep breath. Breathe in and out. Everything will be fine. Just get ready,” he said calmly before stepping out of the room. I stood still, shocked For a moment, before I hurried to my wardrobe, grabbed some clothes, and took a quick shower. By the time I was ready, it was already 11 a.m.I waited for Leonard to return, but I was already getting impatient, I felt I was getting too late. I couldn't afford to miss out on anything.Noises came from the veranda, which distracted my thoughts.“Hey, kids, come back here!” I he
Happily Ever After“Yes, I do,” Evelyn said, tears streaming down her face as she stood beside the love of her life, Leonard. The sun set behind them, casting golden hues across the beach, where a small crowd of family and close friends clapped in celebration. Evelyn’s heart raced as the pastor, with a gentle grin, declared, “By the power vested in me by the state, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride now.”Leonard didn’t hesitate. He pulled Evelyn close, capturing her lips in a deep, passionate kiss. His mother playfully covered her face, peeking through her fingers, while the crowd cheered and laughed.“Grandma, I want to join Mummy and Daddy!” Ryan and River said in unison, their excitement contagious. Without waiting for permission, they ran to the couple, joining them on the floor. Evelyn and Leonard embraced the kids, laughing as they all danced together when the music began to play.Though the ceremony was intimate, the guests in attendance were people o
Evelyn's POVIt was Leonard, he was carrying the baby, the excitement in his face before I slept off had vanished. “ Babe, what's going on?” I asked.But he didn't say anything, his head was just bowed down slightly, as if finding answers from the baby.My mind started reeling with several thoughts, I knew he had gone to see my dad, did he not like the child?“ Say something.” I said desperately.“ I'm sorry Evelyn.” He said but then paused again, his lips shaking.The door of the room opened again, and the Caregiver walked in.She was also cold. I became confused.“ Was anything wrong with my baby? I asked myself.“ Babe you have to be strong, I'm sorry Mr Wyatt. He didn't complete his sentence when I realized what he was trying to say.My dad was dead, Mr Wyatt was dead. My life was over, literally what came to my mind.“ Noo, no, say something else.” I said, tears streaming down my face.It became difficult to breathe. I was choking on air. I wept bitterly on the bed, Leonard trie
EVELYN’S POV:It had been over two months since the failed surgery. My dad had been living on what felt like a miracle ever since. Each day with him was a gift, a fragile thread holding him here. Leonard, Mia, and the caregiver had been the pillars of support I leaned on during those challenging months.Ryan and River visited often, bringing small moments of joy, but today wasn’t about my dad or them. Today, it was my turn on the hospital bed. Inside the labor room, I lay ready—or as ready as anyone could be—to meet the life I had carried for nine months. The pain I felt was incomparable, beyond anything I’d ever imagined.I clung tightly to Leonard’s hand. He stood beside me, his calm voice trying to pierce through my haze of agony. “You’re doing so well, babe. Just a little more.”A doctor—or maybe a nurse or midwife—entered the room, her expression calm yet purposeful. I knew it was time. She held a syringe, walking briskly toward me.“Hello, madam. Just relax and stay calm. You ca
LEONARD’S POV:Then I turned my attention back to driving. Even though this was supposed to be exciting news on a normal day, we couldn't celebrate it."I'm hungry," Evelyn said. I gave her a questioning look.I turned the car onto another route as we started looking for a restaurant. We eventually found one and walked inside. The meal was nice, and I realized I was also hungry. After eating, we didn’t leave immediately; we stayed for a while to relax.Then a call came to my phone. I took it out and saw it was a new number. Surprisingly, I hesitated before answering, wondering who it could be.“Good day, sir,” a voice said on the other end.I tried to recognize the voice but couldn’t.“I’m from the press hub,” the voice continued.My interest piqued. “What’s the situation?” I asked urgently.“We have three offers right now,” he said.A wave of excitement washed over me for a moment.“Alright, I need their details immediately,” I said and hung up.I turned to speak to Evelyn, only to r
LEONARD’S POV:"It's the court hearing; it's tomorrow. It had just slipped my mind," I said to her, my words unorganized."I'm famished," she said, ignoring the information I had just shared, as if she hadn't asked in the first place."Here you go," I said, serving her meal."Smells so good," she said, sniffing the food while closing her eyes.We had a quick breakfast. Time flew by, and before I knew it, it was the next morning.When I woke up, Evelyn was sleeping peacefully beside me on the bed. The only unusual thing was her large baby bump, which I had grown used to."Good morning, baby," I whispered in her ear and kissed her before getting out of bed.I went to the kitchen and poured myself a glass of water. After finishing it, I started making coffee for us. I was almost done when a familiar voice interrupted me."Good morning," Evelyn said with a bright smile. Even though we were indoors, she shone like the sun.I moved toward her, kissed her cheek playfully, and then kissed her
LEONARD’S POV:Her checkups and scan didn’t take much time. The baby was fine and Evelyn was in perfect condition. Though the doctor recommended so much rest. Afterward, she requested to see the twins.“But they had left only yesterday!” I protested. The twins had become a big part of our lives, visiting from time to time. Even though they stayed at their grandparents’ house, their bond with Evelyn remained strong. They were so fond of her that they never wanted to leave whenever they came over. The feeling was mutual.“But I miss them,” she said, pouting her lips. “We won’t stay long; it’ll just be a brief visit.”“I know, but the doctor said you need rest. You should get some,” I tried to convince her. But Evelyn wasn’t one to give up easily.Eventually, she succeeded in convincing me instead. I called the kids' grandparents on our way to inform them of our visit. As soon as we arrived, the kids ran out to welcome us. I scooped both of them into my arms and lifted them high. Only t
LEONARD’S POV:I adjusted the car seat and pulled her toward me. She tried to pull away, but she couldn’t match my strength.“Leave me alone. I hate you,” she said, hitting me violently. But I kept my hold firm on her.After a moment of crying and consoling, she eventually calmed down.“Evelyn, I promise everything will be fine,” I said reassuringly.“No, nothing is fine. He’s getting worse every day,” she replied, her voice frail. She clung to me and sobbed gently. “I don’t want anything to happen to him.”“Of course not,” I answered.When she was calm enough, I started the car and we drove to the hospital.“How are you, Evelyn?” my mom asked as soon as we stepped inside the hospital room.The caregiver was sitting on a chair, while my mom sat beside Mr. Wyatt on his bed. He was awake now, though he looked so weak and pale. He wasn't the Mr Wyatt I knew months back anymore.We settled in and tried to cheer Mr. Wyatt up. We had a good time that evening. It was the first time I’d seen
LEONARD’S POV:“I miss you so much,” I said to her, placing a kiss on her cheek and then her forehead.“And you had to do this?” she said mockingly to me.“Of course, I’ll do it anytime,” I replied.She giggled and hugged me again.“Good afternoon, sir,” her secretary walked up to us and greeted me.I responded, and then we made preparations to leave. Evelyn and I stayed entwined with each other the entire time. We all boarded the jet and took off.Evelyn’s face shifted slightly, and before I could ask her what was wrong, she said, “How is my dad?”I kept quiet for a moment, thinking of how to respond. “He’s steady for now,” I lied. I couldn’t bring myself to tell her the truth—not yet.“I can’t wait to see him,” she said happily.“Sure, you’ll see him soon,” I replied, trying to sound confident.Even though she appeared happy, her face was still marked with dark circles, and I could see through her mask. She was deeply worried about her dad.“My mom is also at the hospital; she came
LEONARD’S POV:“I figured you haven’t had time to eat,” she said, noticing the amusement on my face.As I ate, we had a little conversation, and then she asked, “How do you intend to break the news to Evelyn?”I slightly choked on the food and let out a faint cough. I was frozen for a moment. It was still a question that lingered in my mind, unanswered.“I don't know. I’ve thought about it several times, but I can’t seem to find a good way to say it to her,” I explained.My mom placed her hand on my shoulder and said, “Just take it easy on yourself.”“Thank you, Mom,” I replied and continued eating my meal.Then my phone rang suddenly. I quickly picked it up without even checking the caller.“Good afternoon, sir,” the voice on the other end said respectfully.“The project has been approved. I just received an email—have you seen it yet?” he asked.I’d been so busy I hadn’t even thought about work. I had almost forgotten I was waiting for an approval.This was good news. It was a multi