When betrayal hits home, Brenda's world crumbles. Chased out by those she trusted, she's left with nothing but shattered dreams and a heart full of tears. But fate has a surprise in store for her. A long-lost father, presumed dead, reveals a shocking truth - she's the sole heir to his vast fortune, making her the richest heiress in the country. With her newfound power, Brenda returns home, ready to reclaim her rightful place. As she walks into the board meeting, all eyes lock onto her, mesmerized by her poise and beauty. But one gaze pierces through the crowd - her ex-husband's. Their past was complicated, and his presence stirred up a mix of emotions she thought she'd long buried. Later, he approached her with a proposition that made her heart skip a beat: "Brenda, Let's do this again." But this time, it wasn't just about rekindling only their romance - it was about power, control, and unfinished business when they learned the bitter truth about their separation which was caused by none other than the people they trusted the most. Brenda was torn but and still hasn’t yet healed from everything that happened in the past but would she fall back into the same patterns with her ex-husband, or would she rise above the heartache and forge a new path? One thing was certain - she wouldn't be held back by her past.
View MoreBrenda’s POV."I know nothing about the photos!" I cried, tears streaming down my face. "I swear I'm telling the truth."We were back at the mansion now, and I was kneeling in the sitting room, surrounded by Desmond's furious family–Desmond, his mother, his kid sister Harriet, and Skyline, pleading my innocence.The party had ended in a mess, with the guests furious for being insulted with such amorous graphics, and leaving one by one until the hall was empty. I can't even recall how we got home because I was still reeling from the shock of what happened."Don't lie to us, Brenda. We all saw the photos. You're cheating on me!" Desmond bellowed.His mother scowled. "You are a disgrace to our family. We took you in despite your pauper status, and this is how you repay us?"Harriet looked at me with disgust. "I always knew you were trouble. You're not good enough for my brother."Skyline on other hand just watched, an unreadable expression on her face."Please, you have to believe me..."
Brenda’s POV.Slowly, my eyes fluttered open, taking in my surroundings. I blinked repeatedly when the room didn't seem familiar, and I quickly sat up on the bed wondering how I got there. My head felt heavy as I tried to understand what I was doing in a hotel room, instead of my bedroom in my husband's house. On the next attempt, memories of the previous night came rushing back. I recalled the reunion, Hailey leaving, and then... Kenneth. We talked, and then he got us drinks. I remembered feeling dizzy and then... nothing.Panic enveloped me as I tried to recall what happened afterward. I looked around the room, but there was no sign of Kenneth or anyone else. I threw the duvet off me and my dress was still intact, which calmed me down a bit.I scurried off the bed and grabbed my clutch from the table. I took out my phone and was surprised to see it switched off. I don't remember turning it off, but then I shoved the thought aside. I probably did, but don't remember. Turning the
Brenda’s POV.The dining room was momentarily silent, my mother-in-law's face still contorted in anger at Desmond's words. Then she broke the silence, her voice nonchalant and cold. "Fine, you want her to go? Then she can."Desmond and I exchanged surprised looks. I knew that even though he stood up for me, he was not expecting his mother to give in that easily. I didn't need to be told twice. I murmured my thanks, cast Desmond a look of gratitude and quickly hurried out of the room, lest my mother in-law changed her mind.I got to my room, showered and slipped into a yellow dress that accentuated my curves but was decent. I let my hair down and applied mild makeup. Feeling confident, I wore my black pump heels, grabbed my clutch and hurried out. I arrived at the five star restaurant where the reunion was being held. As I walked in, my heart skipped a beat. Seated on a table at a corner of the room with most of our classmates were Aliyah and Alisha, the two girls who made my school l
Brenda’s POV.The shrill beep of the oven timer pierced the air, signaling that the chickens were done. I quickly dropped the vegetables I was chopping and rushed to turn it off, my body heavy with exhaustion from juggling so many tasks at once. I was preparing dinner for the family in honor of my mother-in-law’s return from her business trip abroad, which also happened to coincide with her birthday. Truthfully, I wasn’t feeling my best today. My body ached, and my head throbbed, but I had to push through the fatigue—there was no escaping my mother-in-law’s wrath if I didn’t. Besides, I had an important school reunion this evening, and I knew she wouldn’t let me go unless I finished cooking and cleaning on time. It is ironic that since I got married to my husband, Desmond, I'm the only one my mother–in–law insists cooks for her, despite the number of chefs and maids in the mansion. But despite my efforts, she always found fault in everything I do. It's like I can never do anyth
Brenda’s POV.The shrill beep of the oven timer pierced the air, signaling that the chickens were done. I quickly dropped the vegetables I was chopping and rushed to turn it off, my body heavy with exhaustion from juggling so many tasks at once. I was preparing dinner for the family in honor of my mother-in-law’s return from her business trip abroad, which also happened to coincide with her birthday. Truthfully, I wasn’t feeling my best today. My body ached, and my head throbbed, but I had to push through the fatigue—there was no escaping my mother-in-law’s wrath if I didn’t. Besides, I had an important school reunion this evening, and I knew she wouldn’t let me go unless I finished cooking and cleaning on time. It is ironic that since I got married to my husband, Desmond, I'm the only one my mother–in–law insists cooks for her, despite the number of chefs and maids in the mansion. But despite my efforts, she always found fault in everything I do. It's like I can never do anyth...
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