Why, even with the joy of my pregnancy, are there still negative things happening around me, problems that deeply hurt my feelings?Fuck! Will I ever be happy in my entire life?I did the right thing, didn't I? I don't want to give in. I don't want to pretend that everything is okay, that I can immediately accept what I've learned, that I can accept having a rival for Yohan in my life.No.I won't allow it.I can't.For the first time in my entire life, I find myself feeling jealous of a woman in a coma. I can't believe I'm scared like this. Scared that Claudia might win Yohan back.I will fight for my rights as a wife, and I won't allow my child and me to be left behind.What even worse, Dad has passed away. I didn't expect that Dad would leave us for good; he didn't fulfill my wish for him to see his grandchild. We can't do anything about it; he has given up, and we'll just have to accept it, even though it hurts.I think I've become numb. Many painful events have happened in my lif
On the day of my father's burial. I cry silently while leaning on Yohan's chest. In the distance, I see my sister Geneva crying as well, embraced by her husband Harrison. Mommy is upfront, also in tears. We all shed tears because Daddy has finally bid his farewell. I didn't see Annaliese, but I know she will come to visit her father.Despite my anger towards her, Daddy is still her father, and I know she is hurting from Daddy's loss too. After the burial, Yohan and I went home. Both of us are silent inside the car, and he didn't bother to talk to me, which is better because I'm not in the mood for conversation at the moment. I decided to sleep while inside his car, and Yohan woke me up when we arrived home."Do you want to sleep now? Do you want to eat? Where do you want to stay, Cosette?" Yohan asked me in succession, supporting me as we walked towards our house.I stopped walking and faced Yohan. I could see his alertness, waiting for what I would say."Can I stay in your office for
I quickly retrieved my car keys. As I exited our house, I swiftly got into my car and started it. I saw Yohan coming out of our house, and he quickly approached the window of my car, tapping on it lightly."Cosette! Come out! Let's fix this problem, please! Don't leave me!" Yohan shouted while continuing to knock on my window.I looked at him with a deep gaze, raised one hand, and showed him my middle finger. I don't give a fuck. I've run out of patience with Yohan. I love him, but I can't take it anymore. It hurts. I've listened to him and forgiven him multiple times, but he still doesn't change; he continues to deceive me.Does he love me? Then he should be honest with me."Cosette!" he shouted loudly as I accelerated my car.While driving, I called Alice, my secretary, and had her gather some documents. I'm heading to my parents' house now, carrying the letter Dad gave me before he passed away. I'll read it there, and I know I'll learn more. I sense that Yohan is hiding many more l
The doctor who entered my room looked at me with sadness. I blinked my eyes and couldn't help but feel nervous about what the doctor would say to us now. No, please... it can't be, I can't handle this."D-Doc, i-is my baby okay?" I nervously asked while looking at him. Mom also held me tightly, refusing to let go."I'm sorry, Cosette. You lost your baby."I closed my eyes and cried loudly when the doctor told me that. Mom approached me and hugged me tightly. I winced and held my stomach. No! My baby can't be gone; I can still feel them in my womb. It can't be."No! My baby is alive! Please, doc, you can't be right! My child is alive!" I cried while clutching my stomach. Mom hugged me tightly, and I heard her crying too. After I fainted and bled, they quickly took me to the hospital, and when I woke up, I found myself in a hospital room. A doctor approached me and told me that they couldn't save my baby."M-Mommy, my baby can't be gone! He can't leave me!"Mommy was crying now, just li
"Cosette, aren't you going home yet?"I blinked my eyes and turned when I heard Franklyn's voice. Mom had already gone home because she felt dizzy and needed some rest. We were at the cemetery, where we buried my child. The doctor showed us our baby, and I couldn't help but cry and feel the pain when I saw how tiny he was. If he were still alive and saved, he would have grown up, and I would have given him everything that would make him happy. But now, my child is gone, leaving me alone."I'll stay here for a while, Frank," I said softly while looking at my child's gravestone. We just labeled it as Baby Warren since we didn't know his gender yet."Are you going to sign the annulment papers with Zion?" he asked.I blinked my eyes and faced him.Right. I still needed to sign those.After Yohan and I talked at the hospital about our separation, I immediately called Alice, and she took care of the annulment papers for Yohan and me. Yohan didn't talk about the annulment, but he had no choi
Yohan's POVOct. 17, 2000.That's the date my parents were killed by the people they trusted their entire lives. I was there when my parents were killed. I saw how they mercilessly killed my dad and hurt my mom. That was the time that I will never forget in my whole life. I promised myself that the people who killed my parents would pay the price for whatever they did in the past."Zion?"I blinked my eyes and turned when I heard the voice of my Aunt Lenore, my father's sister. Aunt Lenore became my guardian when I lost my parents. I have no siblings, and only Aunt Lenore is the closest family I have here in LA. I have my family on my mother's side in Spain, but
Yohan’s POV"Sir, Mrs. Cosette has already left, and she's on the plane heading to Switzerland."I closed my eyes and sighed deeply as my secretary delivered the news. I gestured for her to leave my office, and as I heard the door shut, I opened my eyes again, staring blankly.Because of my eagerness to fulfill my revenge plan that I had been plotting for a long time, I lost the person who made me feel complete again. I lost my wife and our angel because of my stupidity. This is the first time I have felt this pain again in my whole life. The last time I felt this pain was when my parents died. I never thought I would fall for the daughter of my enemy, the daughter of the one who betrayed my parents.I took a
Cosette’s POVI'm outside my house right now, facing my laptop while I'm working. Our company allows us to work from home sometimes, and I'm working from home today. While I'm working here outside my house, I can't help but look at the scenery because I can see the mountain I used to hike with my Swiss friends. I haven't been able to hike recently because I'm busy with my job.I paused from my work when I heard my phone ring. I couldn't help but feel excited and eager when I saw who was calling. I quickly answered it and leaned back in my chair. Ah, my angel is calling me."Mommy Cosette!" he exclaimed from the other line as I answered his call.I chuckled softly and replied, "Yes, pretty boy? I missed you! When are you coming home?""I don't know, Mommy Cosette! But Papa Franklyn said we would visit you there on the weekend," he replied from the other line.I closed my eyes and hugged myself while talking to him on the other line. "I miss you so much, Baby. I wish you were with me,"
Cosette’s POV"Did you get home safely to your apartment, Cosette?" I blinked when I heard Herbert speak. We were having lunch together.Yohan still sent food for me, and that's what I'm eating now with Herbert inside my office. I couldn't help but remember what happened last night in the traffic while we waited for the cars to move. I found myself blushing slightly."Cosette?""H-Huh?" I quickly looked up at Herbert when he spoke again. I realized I hadn't answered his question."You haven't answered my question yet. Did you get home okay last night?" he asked.I nodded and forced a smile at
Cosette’s POVI was inside Yohan's Ashton Martin, and he started the car. He seemed focused on driving now. No one was speaking, and it was quiet around us. I wanted to play some music now inside his car, but I felt hesitant to ask him, especially since Yohan seemed annoyed right now, with his furrowed brow and lack of speech or even a smile.I leaned back in my seat, feeling grumpy and crossed my arms. I still couldn't believe he scared my friend Herbert. I hadn't even had the chance to apologize to Herbert when Yohan suddenly pulled me into his car and drove off, leaving Herbert alone at the entrance of the building where I work."Is he your suitor?" Yohan suddenly spoke, making me blink and look at him. His expression was still serious.
Cosette’s POV"Mommy, is it really true that Mr. CEO is now wanting you to be his girlfriend?"I paused from what I was doing when Johiel suddenly asked me. It's the first time he's asked me about Yohan. He hasn't asked again since Yohan declared in front of my friends and my son that he’s dating me. I haven't told Johiel again because I don't know how to explain it to him. This is the first time Johiel has witnessed someone trying to court me. In the past, whenever someone tried to flirt with me, I immediately rejected them because I didn't want Johiel to know."Huh? Uh, y-yes," I hesitantly replied to my son's question.He nodded seriously while looking at me. He may not look much like Yohan, but I can still see in his face that he takes after his father, especially in his intimidating demeanor, especially when his expression is serious and he's staring at you."Will he become my daddy if you say yes to Mr. CEO?"I blinked my eyes when Johiel asked that. I took a deep breath before
Cosette’s POVI've been feeling uncomfortable in my seat for a while now and I can't leave because Franklyn doesn't want me to. Yohan has already gone home because he also needed to leave for a meeting today. When Yohan left, Franklyn quickly pulled me and made me sit on the couch, with both him and Iris sitting in front of me, looking serious. Johiel, on the other hand, went to play in the guest room for a while, and I didn't let Johiel into our room because I haven't cleaned it yet. It still smells like…us, and I don't want Johiel to find out. Goodness!"Wow. So that's why you're so eager to leave our place because you're hiding a secret, Cosette Blanche Allen, formerly Warren!" Franklyn said, widening his eyes at me.I was taken aback and didn't know what to say. I glanced at Iris, who was already holding her forehead while looking at me. Goodness, I think I stressed out the pregnant woman."Have you and Zion gotten back together, Cosette?" Iris asked me seriously.I quickly shook
Cosette’s POVI am in a daze as I stare at the wall while still lying in bed. I don't know how long I've been staring; I woke up early and couldn't go back to sleep because so many thoughts were racing through my mind. Yohan's arm is still wrapped around my waist, and his naked body is pressed against my neck, and I can feel him sleeping peacefully.I can't believe I gave in to Yohan so quickly. Oh my God! I didn't even drink alcohol last night; I just had a movie marathon, so why do I feel suddenly intoxicated? Shit. I think I'm going crazy.I glanced at Yohan and saw him sleeping soundly, with his mouth slightly ajar. His breathing is gentle, and he doesn't snore when he sleeps; he's like an angel. I stared at Yohan's face for a few minutes before deciding to get up from bed. I grabbed a fresh set of clothes to wear since my clothes and Yohan's are still in the living room. After dressing, I tied up my messy hair.As I walk now, I feel a burning sensation and pain in my middle. Yoha
Cosette’s POV"Yohan, what are you doing! You're drunk!" I said to Yohan and pushed him away, but he just clung to me tighter.He looked up at me again and raised an eyebrow. He caressed my cheek and grinned."I'm not drunk, Cosette, just a little buzzed. I know what I'm doing right now, and I'm claiming what is mine.""W-What—"Yohan kissed me again on the lips, this time with a hint of urgency. He deepened the kiss, and I found myself holding onto his hair and kissing him back. I slightly parted my lips, and he immediately slipped his tongue inside, teasing mine. I gasped as I felt Yohan's hand travel to my waist and slip inside my shirt.
Cosette’s POV"Is my car still not fixed, Herbert? It's still relatively new, I just bought it. It's strange that it's breaking down so soon, especially since it's not a second-hand car," I said to him.He volunteered to have my car fixed, and it's been about four days now, but my car still isn't fixed. I feel sorry for my son, who always has to take a bus to school, and sometimes I have to book a cab for them so that his nanny doesn't have a hard time. If it still isn't fixed soon, I might just buy a new car and choose the newest and brand-new one."Do you really need a car, Cosette? I can buy you one," Herbert said."Oh my god. Stop it, Herbert! I can't let you do that again, especially with expensive things
Cosette’s POV"Herbert, you don't need to do this always, okay?" I said to him as I got out of his car. He escorted me home because my car broke down, and it's difficult to find transportation.I'm embarrassed with Herbert because ever since he found out that my car broke down, he's been picking me up and dropping me off all the time, and it's embarrassing because he's the son of my boss. He's the one who helped me find where to fix my car, and until now it hasn't been returned. Since I found out that he's the son of Mr. Ronan Calloway, I've been formal with him, and he doesn't like it."Cosette, you're the only one I know in the company, and we're friends, right?" Herbert said with a smile.I smiled slightly
Cosette’s POV"Mommy, you didn't tell me that you and Mr. CEO are close friends," Johiel said with a frown.I'm currently feeding my son breakfast. After my conversation with Yohan last night, I also sent him away from our apartment because Johiel and his nanny needed to return. Yohan didn't want to leave yet, insisting that I tell him that Johiel is his son, but no matter what he does, he can't make me admit it."He's just an old friend, Pretty boy," I told him with a smile.Johiel frowned even more as he continued to look at me. "Your old friend, but you didn't tell me!"I paused in feeding him and narrowed my eyes at Johiel. "Why do you seem upset