The once noisy passage turned calm, and people around went still as they watched the drama. The Smith family was the center of attention but I was going to go ahead with my plans anyway. Father's pleading eyes were on me, helplessly begging me not to do this, but he has a daughter who is as stubborn as he is. I was here to prove my innocence, I had not killed anyone. Grandmother, I could clearly see, was trying to be strong. As for Liam, he was staring at me like something indeed happened. He would rain down healing if possible. Holding the syringe in my hand, I stretched out my left hand and injected myself with it. Every eye wide, every eye was on me, waiting and searching for a sign. It took a while before I began to feel the heat from within. I staggered and Liam, who was standing on guard, caught me almost immediately. He took me to one of the benches by the side of the hospital passage. “Doctor!” I heard a loud scream from Father. I was dizzy so I could no longer see him cle
“Anna, it's working!” Tears rolled down my eyes as I watched how their body began to receive their color, their eyelids shaking, the machine picked it up and they were recovering and no longer in a coma. Everything was happening so fast that I was even shocked. Yes, it took more than fifteen minutes when mine took less than five but they were in a coma. If we were going to really examine it with time, theirs was supposed to take more than an hour seeing that they were in a coma. Father began to instruct the doctors on what to do, but they all got busy. I stood there watching Grandma J and Mother showing more signs of them recovering. The doctors took the life support off both of them, First from Mother then after a while, from Grandma. Blood samples were taken from both of them, and three doctors left. Father and I stood there waiting for them to open their eyes and even if it would take until tomorrow, we were determined to wait. “Mother?” I called when I saw her eyes slightly t
The scene I saw when I entered the room caused my frowning face to relax and my angry heart to melt. Liam and Grandma were speaking to Grandma J while father was attending to Mother. Now, this is the family that I have come to know and love. “Anna,” Grandma called weakly but had a smile on her lips. I made my way to her bed, my eyes teary again. I need to stop crying like a baby. Liam made way for me to get closer to Grandma,“How are you doing, Grandma?” I asked, my voice hoarse. I was tired, I was weak. “My dear, Anna,” she called again as she reached for my hand and I held her tightly. I could have lost them, they could have died from my carelessness. Mother had warned me but I didn't listen, I wanted to prove a point and that would have cost my family's life.That family was a family of vipers yet I didn't listen. I could now see the reason why Mother didn't want me to live with them and also why she didn't want Father to know of my existence. That was putting my life at risk
I closed my eyes as my thoughts wandered to the threat I had threatened them with a few moments ago before I stepped into the room. “You don't have to worry, Vivian, I promise to take care of Anna,” Grandma said but Mother shook her head.“No offense ma'am but you were there when we were poisoned. You cannot inspect everything. I would not allow Annalise to go back to that house”I looked at Grandma J, she was quiet all the while, and I could tell that she was silently in support of what Mother was saying. Even I wasn't comfortable living in that house with those people “Anna, do you want to leave?” Grandma asked me and I looked from mother to her. I didn't even know how to respond because I didn't want to hurt Grandma “Whether she likes it or not, Annalise is not going back to that house. You're a mother, you should know how it is, Grandma. She is my only child, I would not let anything happen to her. I'll take the poison over and over again for her”“Annalise would go back to liv
Annalis's POVLiam held my hand, and I peeked at him with a confused expression. His eyes said a lot, and I would listen, but that didn't mean I tolerated their shits this time around. If they said trash, I would not hesitate to trash them back."How were they?" One of my stepmoms asked, and I gave her a hard glare before forcing a smile."They are alive, good news to me and bad news for others," I replied, trying to sound as rude as I could."You don't have to be gross, Annalise, she was just caring enough to ask you about your family. Don't be so rude," one of my stepbrothers said, and I just sighed."What's your definition of rude, brother? This is just a sneak peek of my little grossness, and I promise you all, you'll get the full version soon," I scoffed, and they all exchanged looks before turning to look at me."Let's go, Liam. We have so much to do..." I paused and looked at Mia before adding, "Together."She blazed, and I smirked before we began to walk away."Where are you t
Annalise's POVAfter a much-needed rest, I was ready to head to the hospital to see my family. The new house was huge, and though it felt empty, I hoped to convince Mom and Grandma J. to come stay with me. It wouldn't be easy, but I was determined to try my best.When one of the servants announced Liam's arrival, I hurried out to meet him. I was eager to see him."You're looking quite fetching, Annalise," Liam remarked with a warm smile as I stepped out of the house.A blush crept up my cheeks at the unexpected compliment. "Thanks, Liam. How are they?" I inquired, even though I had already called my father and confirmed that they were doing well."They're holding up surprisingly well, considering everything, you're really a genius, my Lady," Liam responded, his voice tinged with admiration. "Everyone is talking about you, the news channels are bustling with the miracle doctor.""Miracle doctor?" I asked with a chuckle as I followed Liam out to the waiting car."Yeah, that's what you'r
Liam's POVWalking beside Annalise, she explains how it would be if we didn't get the real culprit, saying there's a probability that something else might happen again even though she had moved from the mansion. I was about to reply to her when we heard a call, “Liam! Liam!” I turned to Mia walking towards us, her eyes filled with rage like she could kill anyone who stood in her way. I didn't want to stop for her but Annalise did so I had to as well. “Mia” “I wasn't talking to you, so go away,” Mia spat immediately after Anna called. “I was only wondering why you're on this wing of the hospital. Hope it's not to visit my family. Go home if that's the reason why because we don't want to see you” “For your information,” Mia began, placing her hands on her hips, “I am from the Smith family so I can come to any part of the hospital I want!” Annalise chuckled as she shook her head, “That's so funny, Mia. I mean, you're telling the heir and sole owner of the hospital that you can co
Annalise's POV“Mother! Grandma J!” I grinned widely as I walked further into the room. Grandma J and Mother were having a discussion when I stepped in. “How are you both doing?” I asked“We're basking in good health, thanks to our miracle doctor” Grandma J replied with a giggle. She must have heard the news as well, miracle doctor indeed. “How are you?” Mother asked me with concerned looks, “I am fine, Mother. I feel refreshed and also happy that you both are fine and well,” “Sure. We were treated by the best doctors in the world. You and your father,” Grandma J replied.“Only my daughter treated us, her father had nothing to do with it,” Mother quickly took away the credit from father as if she was conscious when it happened. At least, Father had given them the injection with the antidote. Also, he was there all through, else who knew if something worse would have happened? Whoever did this to Mother and Grandma J will truly rot in jail forever. “Father helped too, Mother,” I
Annalise POV Bang! The loud sound caused me to jump up from the bed in shock, a scream followed, “I told you, she is a whore! A whore! Your heir is a—” Mia paused as she looked at us. My heart was in my mouth when I noticed what was going on. My hands held tightly to the duvet that covered my naked body, my chest heaving up and down as I watched the people who had barged into the unfamiliar room. Then I turned to the figure beside me and my eyes widened some more as I saw Liam. He didn't bother to cover his upper body, his toned skin appeared for all to see. I gulped as I could hear the sounds of cameras clicking, but my gaze remained on the man beside me, Liam. His gaze met mine and I saw how his hard gaze suddenly softened as he asked, “How are you?” Completely ignoring the crowd before us. My mouth opened and closed again as I felt the burn from my cheeks to my neck. All that happened last flooded my memory and even if it didn't, it was so evident in Liam's body. Christ! I
Liam's POV The moans and how her voice had suddenly changed, filled me up causing me to completely lose it. As much as my erect was screaming for her, I don't know what Annalise would do if I gave in. She's not in her right state of mind and having her now, would she kill me? I didn't get to think much about this because her soft hands began to undo my button in a hurry. I was stunned because she let go of my shirt went straight to the zip of my trousers and helped me undo them.My suit was already off my body, Annalise was shaking, she was impatiently and desperately trying to get my cock out of its cage. Her eyes were teary, her lips parted slightly. She wasn't able to get through as quickly as she wanted because she gave up and just sat on my still-covered dick and began to ride me. Her back pressed on my chest as she moved up and down my length. “Uhmmmm” she moaned and soon, she began to lift herself up and down in desperation as she cried. “Fuck!” I cussed and quickly turned
Liam's POV The people kept coming around to say Hello and I smiled and shook hands with them and I was already tired. Where was Anna? Isn't she taking too long in the ladies room?After she left, I had gone to the security men by the door to ask if they had seen Benson walk him but they replied that they were strictly told not to allow the Wilford family in so obviously Benson wasn't there. It gave me ease but seeing now that Annalise hasn't returned, I don't know what to think anymore. I had deliberately not left my position so she could easily find me amongst the crowd when she came back but she still wasn't back. “Hey Liam” it was Mia and I looked at her from the crown of her head to her toes. Wasn't this the same gown that Anna wore? “You like it, right?” She asked, her eyes glowing like a child waiting for praise, I sighed, “Hello Mia, are you looking for someone?” I asked. “No, why would you ask that?” She asked me and I shrugged, my eyes fixed in the direction of the lady
Annalise's POV Getting to the restroom, I bumped into someone and dropped my purse. I quickly apologized and was about to pick my purse up when the person's shoe stepped on it, almost stepping on my hand. I raised my head up to see Mia staring right back at me with a smug. “Oh, so it wasn't a mistake after all” I raised myself back up leaving the purse on the floor. Mia stood there with her arms crossed looking so beautiful, her hair neatly fell to the sides like mine. She was wearing a gown similar to mine, the only difference was the color, hers was green. I wonder why she had done that. How she knew what I was wearing and why she had to wear exactly that. Or was it just a coincidence? “Annalise, what a pleasant surprise” she acted like she always does. And I crossed my arms, “Is it pleasant to you? It isn't to me. You see, when I bumped into you, I could perceive something but I didn't want to say a thing but knowing that it's you, I now understand why I had perceived disgust”
Annalise POV Liam, as the driver and the gentleman that he was, held the car door and I stepped into the passenger's seat while he made his way to the driver's seat and entered. “So you did get the outfit. Tell me, who—” I swallowed back the rest of my words when Liam covered my lips with his. I thought we weren't doing this. I didn't stop him but quickly responded, my hand let go of my purse as I held his jaws before my hand slipped to the back of his head. The kiss wasn't a slow one or an innocent kiss, it was demanding and filled with so much desire that I wondered how I didn't notice it earlier. I moaned as his hand reached for my ass and gave it a light squeeze causing me to moan some more. “Fuck!” He broke the kiss and cussed, “Fuck, Annalise, my self-control is slipping away” he announced. His eyes staring right at me, his face was so close to mine and his breath literally fanning my skin. I had gone red as I tried to catch my breath, God, I had never had it this good. I
Annalise POV “My exams are coming up, Liam, I don't have time to party. The party is supposed to be at the end of the year. Why now?” I asked as I dropped the book I was reading on the bed before stepping down from the bedToday is finally the day of the party and as much as I wanted to please Grandma Smith by enjoying all of this, I have an exam to prepare for. Not to forget that the emergency calls almost every day at the hospital made me miss a lot of classes. I walked towards the dressing mirror as I listened to Liam explain how women could be when it came to parties, and he laughed at me for being a different kind of woman. “Well, as long as I would have another opportunity to spend time with you, I don't mind. I don't care if they decide to arrange a party every week” he held back a chuckle and I rolled my eyes. Unbelievable, they must have gotten used to always going to gatherings. I hated it and avoided it when I was in school. I don't know how long I would survive it. “T
Annalise’s POVBefore Kelvin could respond to my question, Father and the rest of the family came out making me furrow my brows. Did they decide to follow Liam out or what?I wouldn’t be surprised if only Father and Grandpa Smith had stepped out but for the entire family to come out, something was going on.Kelvin came to stand beside me while Liam stopped pushing the swing,“Is everything alright?” I asked Father with a smile and he nodded,“Yes, my child. Your grandma has an announcement to make” he informed before turning to look at Grandma who was making herself comfortable on the other swing beside me. I waited for her to speak along with the rest of the family. They didn’t seem to know what she was going to say either. Curiosity almost eating me up.“Kelvin, come give your grandma a push” she instructed making me raise my brow a bit.“Yes, my lady” Kelvin walked behind her and began to push her gently. I smiled.“There’s going to be a party coming up. It’s a collaboration we nor
Annalise’s pov Kelvin and I kept speaking until we were called for lunch and as much as I really wanted to eat with Grandma and Father, the thought of the past came back strong into my memory, there was no way I was eating with this family. “I took something at Liam’s office, I’m not hungry” I gave an excuse that made Liam narrow his eyes at me. Yes, that was a lie, but what else can I do? Once bitten twice shy. The family looked at me but I didn’t care about what they thought or said, I made my way out of the house. The thought of what happened then still floods my mind like it was yesterday. As for whether I had forgiven them for what they did, I’m not sure I can. “You’re good?” I turned to see Kelvin running after me. He was a slim handsome young boy. He has brown hair which matches his eyes and gap teeth that make him look really cute. I can’t believe I have a stepbrother that was completely different from the rest. I really wanted to know which of the women was his mother but
Annalise's POVThe drive to the Smith family house was swift and quiet. That was because Liam was deep in thought about what I had told him. I shouldn't have but I didn't know when it slipped my mouth as I spoke about the stress I had been facing because of him in school. Well, I think it's because we haven't spoken for a long time and I needed to tell him a lot about what had been going on in my life. I had missed him. When we got to the family house, Liam came over to open the car for me like a gentleman, “Ready?” I sighed, “I don't think I can ever be” “That was what you said when you wanted to go for the reunion but see how it turned out” he smiled at me. I wanted to be positive so I nodded, assuring myself that I was here to only visit Father and Grandma then I'll go back home. “Ah, what's she doing here?” I heard one of the sons speak. What was his name again…? Jerry. “Big sist,” another one smiled as he came over to meet me then pulled me into a hug before I knew it. A fr