Larisa exclaimed in surprise, "Now?!"
Doctor Jane ended the call, replying, "Yes Mrs. Huxley, Now."
Gently placing the phone down from her ear, Larisa turned to James and said, "Stop the car." She then took her handbag.
Still driving, James asked, "What?"
"I said stop the car!" Larisa yelled.
Pulling the car to the side of the road, James turned to face Larisa.
"I'll be stopping here," Larisa said. "I need to go somewhere important; you can go home."
"But Mr. Huxley said...." James was still talking when Larisa opened the door of the car, waved her hands to stop a passing taxi, quickly entered it, and drove past James as the taxi driver drove away.
Dumbfounded, James had no choice but to return home alone.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Larisa swiftly disembarked from the taxi, paid the driver, and walked into the hospital. She arrived at Doctor Jane's office and gently knocked.
"Come in," Doctor Jane invited from inside the office.
Nervously, Larisa opened the office door and stepped in.
"Mrs. Huxley, you're here!" Doctor Jane exclaimed. "That was quick!"
"I had to come quickly; it sounded urgent," Larisa replied.
Doctor Jane nodded and brought out a paper. She was silent for a while, her eyes darting from the paper.
Larisa was nervous but waited for the Doctor to tell her what was on the paper.
"This test result came out after you left the hospital," Doctor Jane said while raising the paper. "It's your emotional stress test results."
Larisa nodded her head and rubbed her sweaty hands together. "What does it say, Doctor?" she asked, biting her lower lip.
"Your emotional stress level is very high, Mrs. Huxley," Doctor Jane stated. She then paused and explained, "Emotions like stress and anxiety can increase particular hormones in your body, which can affect your baby's developing body and brain." After ensuring that Larisa had understood, she continued.
"During pregnancy, emotional stress can increase the chances of having a preterm baby - a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. In other cases, a low-birthweight baby - a baby weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces - can be delivered. Babies born too soon or too small are at increased risk for health problems," Doctor Jane explained. "So, Mrs. Huxley, if you want to keep this baby, set aside anything that is stressing you out for the sake of your unborn child," she advised.
Larisa smiled awkwardly and gently nodded her head. She thanked Doctor Jane before taking the test result and left the hospital. Stopping a taxi at the front of the hospital, she entered it and the taxi driver drove off.
Larisa arrived home and slowly entered the mansion, her mind awhirl with thoughts about the divorce and her baby. Making her way to the master bedroom, she dropped her bag on the floor and sat on the bed.
"Where have you been?" a voice asked, startling Larisa out of her reverie. Looking up, she saw Marcellus staring at her. Taking a deep breath, Larisa muttered, "Good gracious, I almost lost my soul."
"I said, where have you been?!" Marcellus yelled, his eyes wide with anger. "Have you been cheating on me?" he asked.
Standing up from the bed, Larisa looked up at Marcellus in surprise. "Cheating on you? I should be the one saying that, since you have a mistress," she retorted."
"If you haven't been cheating on me, then where have you been?" Marcellus asked curiously, waiting for an explanation from Larisa.
"I went out to sort out a personal issue," Larisa said, meeting Marcellus' gaze.
"What personal issue?" Marcellus inquired.
Larisa chuckled and smiled. "We are divorcing soon, Marcellus, so you have no right to know."
"What?!" Marcellus yelled out in anger.
(Two Hours Earlier)
After Larisa had left, James returned to the mansion alone and parked the car in the garage. It wasn't long before Marcellus drove in and parked his car as well. James stood and waited for him to disembark from the car.
"Where is Larisa?" Marcellus asked James as he stepped out of his car.
"Sir .. she.." James stammered.
"What happened? Say it," Marcellus asked, his voice half-raised.
Mustering his courage, James replied, "Sir, on our way back from your parent's house, Mrs. Huxley received a call from someone, she told me to stop the car, and alighted from it. She stopped a taxi, got in, and left."
Marcellus nodded his head and told James to get some rest. Upon being greeted by Mrs. Mary and the maids, he walked into the master bedroom.
"Where could she be?" Marcellus asked himself as he sat down on the bed. He started visualizing Larisa in the arms of another man, kissing and cuddling. Shaking his head vigorously, he stood up from the bed, his anger rising with the thought of Larisa cheating on him and being in the arms of another man.
"She won't dare give what I own to someone else," Marcellus said, clenching his hands into a fist and frowning.
(Present)
Taking a deep breath to restrain his anger, Marcellus stepped closer to Larisa, silently looking down at her with an impassive expression.
As she stepped backward, Larisa nervously asked Marcellus, "What do you want? You're scaring me."
Marcellus was confused and uncertain of his emotions as he stepped closer to Larisa and said nothing. He asked himself, "What is this feeling? Am I angry or jealous? Why do I feel this way about her?" His emotions for Larisa were varied.
Larisa had nowhere to go as her back pressed against the wall, leaving her stuck in her spot.
Marcellus stepped up close to Larisa, putting his hands on the wall above her head and gazing down at her.
Larisa was taken aback as she leaned against the wall, looking up at Marcellus in surprise at his behavior.
Marcellus was about to kiss Larisa, his lips close to hers and his breath audible, when the door suddenly flipped open with an abrupt and startling "bang"!
Larisa screamed in distress and shielded her head with both hands while closing her eyes.Marcellus swiftly moved to hug Larisa, looking towards the two maids at the door in shock and yelling at them with a scowl. "What on earth was that?" he exclaimed, glaring at them with wide eyes. "You scared my wife!" he declared.Larisa was taken aback as she peered up at Marcellus. That was the first time she had heard him refer to her as his wife in front of her, although she was not sure if he had done so previously when she wasn't there. With a beaming smile, Larisa slowly rested her head on Marcellus's chest.The first maid bowed her head apologetically, saying, "I'm sorry, sir, it was a mistake."The second maid also lowered her head, adding remorsefully, "I'm so sorry, sir."The two maids had been covertly listening in on Marcellus and Larisa when they heard Marcellus's initial outcry from the master bedroom, unbeknownst to Mrs. Mary, the head maid. They both remained at the doorway with
Larisa was taken aback when Marcellus uttered those words, unable to comprehend the sudden change in behavior from the man who had professed his love to her a few hours earlier.Larisa was speechless, stammering in disbelief, unsure how to respond. "Ummm....I....I....," she stuttered, at a loss for words.Marcellus yelled in anger, "Why can't you talk? Did a cat suddenly cut out your tongue?"(Earlier).After having a meeting with the Foreign Engineer from the New Huxley Shopping Mall, which was aided by his secretary, Marcellus received a phone call from Clara Scott, his lover. Marcellus promptly rushed out of the hotel and made his way over to her apartment. Upon arriving, Clara welcomed him as per usual, eventually bringing up the discussion of the divorce.Clara fixed her gaze on Marcellus as she queried with a curious expression, "Has she finally signed the divorce papers?"Marcellus responded, "No, she hasn't signed them yet; I'd like to give her some extra time."Astonished tha
Mrs. Mary, in a state of shock, spoke out of her surprise as she stared at Marcellus, saying, "She... might still be in bed."The other maids, also taken aback, watched as he ascended the stairs, their gazes trailing him.Marcellus arrived at the Master bedroom and noticed Larisa lying on the bed. He went up to her and tapped her on her thigh, shouting, "Wake up, Larisa!" When she didn't move, he tapped her again and repeated his command, shaking her until she opened her eyes and turned her face toward him.Shocked to see Marcellus so early, with a displeased expression on his face, Larisa asked him, "What is it, Marcellus?" as she rubbed the sleep away from her eyes.Glaring down at her as she sat on the bed, Marcellus said sternly, "It's time you sign the divorce papers Larisa, it has been days already. I've had my fill, and I want you gone from my life for good."Larisa begged, "Marcellus, please give me more time to think." Marcellus questioned with a chuckle, "More time?" He the
Dear Marcellus,This letter is one of the most difficult I have ever had to write. I have loved you for so long and the memories of the years we've spent together will remain in my heart forever.There are so many moments in our relationship that I will never forget. I remember when I was a young girl and you took me to the restroom. You stood guard outside the door, protecting me from any harm. That wonderful moment when I felt so safe and loved—was something that I will never forget.I also remember the day you embraced me when I was scared. The door had swung open, and that loud sound startled me. I screamed and you came to me with open arms. I was highly emotional at that moment and it felt like a lifeline just to be in your presence.Unfortunately, after much reflection, I have come to the difficult decision that we should go our separate ways. This doesn't mean that I have stopped loving you, it simply means that I have to face the reality that this is best for both of us.You w
Larisa arrived at the Clark restaurant and noticed Zack sitting there, rubbing his hands nervously. She recognized him from the photo that Ashley had shown her before she left. In person, he was even more handsome than in the picture. His symmetrical facial features, strong jawline, and well-groomed hair gave him a masculine appearance, while his confident posture exuded self-assurance. Larisa smiled as she approached him."Hi Zack," Larisa said with a smile as she arrived at the table.Zack gazed up at Larisa and was stunned, admiring her for a moment as she looked gorgeous in her sexy short gown. His mouth hung open slightly in awe."Can I sit down now?" Larisa asked with a smile, looking at Zack.Larisa's words snapped Zack back to reality, and he quickly rose from his chair. "Please, sit," Zack said, gesturing towards the chair across from him. Who wouldn't fall in love with the stunning Larisa Madison?Zack introduced himself to Larisa as the Vice Chairman of Ford Group.Larisa w
Despite Charles's call, Marcellus kept walking as he crossed the road and headed to the restaurant. Upon arriving at the entrance, Marcellus stood and sent deadly stares to Zack while clenching his fists.As Zack laughed and chatted with Larisa, he didn't initially notice Marcellus's intense stares. However, when he lifted his head and caught Marcellus's gaze, he felt goosebumps all over his body. In a low whisper, he asked Larisa, "Do you know him?"" Who," Larisa asked in a low whisper.Zack responded by moving his head in a pointing gesture, without directly pointing at Marcellus, and said, "Him."Larisa quickly turned around and noticed Marcellus staring at them. She then turned her head back to face Zack and said, "I kind of know him, but he's not important. Don't bother." Larisa smiled awkwardly before adding, "Let's continue. Don't let him bother you."As Marcellus walked towards Larisa and Zack's table, Charles quickly grabbed hold of his arms and quietly dragged him out of th
As Zack drove the car towards Larisa's house, based on the address she had provided, there was an air of silence between them. He occasionally glanced over at Larisa, who was staring out of the window as he drove.As she gazed out of the window into the dark street, Larisa couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness about what had just happened. Marcellus's childish behavior, as he stared at them and even parked his car close to the restaurant, made her smile. She had always been the one chasing after Marcellus, so it felt more than gratifying to have him pursue her this time.Zack's car came to a stop in front of Larisa's house, but she was so lost in thought about everything that had just happened that she didn't immediately realize they had arrived. She was still smiling, lost in her world until Zack's voice brought her back to reality."Here we are," Zack said, glancing over at Larisa. However, she remained still, lost in thought as she stared out of the window. Zack then tapped h
The next morning, Larisa woke up to the sound of birds chirping and the sunlight streaming through the window, which shone on her face. As she tried to get up, she felt dizzy and had to lie back down on the bed. Larisa then tapped Ashley, who was still sleeping with her mouth slightly open and her face pressed into the pillow.After being repeatedly tapped by Larisa, Ashley woke up reluctantly. "Good day, bitch," she grumbled, clearly not pleased about being woken up.Larisa chuckled at Ashley's words, fully aware of how lazy she could be. "Aren't you late for your design presentation?" she asked, reminding Ashley of the impending event."Holy crab!" Ashley exclaimed, jumping out of bed in a panic. "I can't believe I forgot something that important. Thanks for the reminder, Larisa. I almost screwed up." Ashley quickly rushed into the shower to take her bath."What's wrong, Larisa? You don't look good!" Ashley said as she walked out of the bathroom, taking notice of Larisa's face."It'