CHAPTER 173Nelly I was still enjoying some snacks in the living room when Sandra came to join me. I could tell she wanted to start a gossip, but I was not interested because I could not understand why she detested Sofia so much. Serene dared to slap Sofia, and she did it twice. I can only imagine what she is going through though she deserved it. "I had no idea you also watched the series," Sofia began.“I do, it's just that I've been focused on some stuff that I didn't get to," I reacted."I see, have you checked on Sofia? I heard Serene gave her two slaps, which I believe she deserved," Sandra commented."Yes, I did, but I have not heard the whole tale; I am not sure why she keeps tormenting Diego.”"As if you did not do the same when you were into him," she said, reminding me of how protective I was back when Diego was still in my grasp."That was when I truly needed him for survival, but now that Sofia has seized that space, do yourself a favor and keep your calm before we all ge
CHAPTER 174SERENE Diego has been home for hours and hasn't yet left. How am I meant to figure out what is going on? I stepped into our room and chose to straighten the curtains first before putting the cushions on the couch. I was still standing when my phone rang, and I instantly answered the call from my manager at Hotel Dynasty. "Hello, Ms. Brights. I hope everything is well," he remarked before I assured him that everything was OK."I would like to ask if you have granted Mr. Simon access to the private room since you last suspended him?" he inquired."No, I have not granted him access until the damage from his previous stay is 70% discomfort," I said."Okay, madam, thank you; I believed you did and was going to let him and his visitor in," he added."I believe I gave you the response you required; please don't," I responded as the phone ended.Mr. Simon has been taking advantage of our cooperation so severely that the last time I let him access the private room, many items were
CHAPTER 175Serene When we got home, I could not bring myself to look at Diego; after everything we had been through, he had to go get them out without thinking about our safety; what if they planned another attack or did something worse? I was about to give him a lecture, but my frustration drove me to lock myself in Miguel's room. "Serene," I heard Diego call as he knocked. "I know you are in there; please hear me out," he begged, but I simply sobbed in silence.“Serene, please open the door. I can explain," he added, but I just couldn't.Why on earth would I want to open it? Knowing how much backstabbing and pain I have gone through, freeing a woman who nearly killed my stillborn Miguel and a man who asked a doctor to leave a blade in my father's body is something Diego, of all people, should not have done. He even gave them shares, why? I rose from the bed and wiped my tears before opening the door."I am sorry, please," he murmured, his tone low and remorseful, but I just did no
CHAPTER 176Serene "Please have a seat," I murmured to Rina, who appeared fatigued and in discomfort.I could see she had been through something I could not comprehend. Given her warm and joyful personality, how could her fiancé have the audacity to lay a finger at her? I do not understand why males behave recklessly at times, especially when they discover someone prepared to be submissive. "I am very sorry," I murmured, taking a seat after asking the doctor to arrive.“It's OK Ms. Brights it's all my fault I thought money was everything, but it cost me everything I did not anticipate," she murmured, laying her palm on her lips to keep her sobbing in. I encouraged her to scream it out."It is okay, you do not have to blame yourself for that bastard's actions; you are still young, beautiful, and lively," I comforted her, even though I did not like how she constantly sang about wanting to be a millionaire's wife. Seeing her weep after what he had done to her made me feel horrible. I am
CHAPTER 177Serene "Do not take it," I murmured, putting aside the phone after I turned it off."I can not believe he tricked me into believing he loved me when all he wanted was for me to reveal all I knew about you," Rina sobbed."It's OK I am pleased you made the proper decision to return before he did something worse," I responded."May I come in?” the maid knocked with a tray."Yes, please bring that; I am sure Rina is hungry," I responded, accepting the tray from her as she passed it to me.Rina smiled at me and remarked, "You are the finest version of a sister.""Keep quiet, silly girl, and take your food OK," I murmured, attempting to feed her, but she snatched the spoon and ate on her own."Come on madam, I will manage, and I appreciate everything you have done for me this far," she added."OK, it is becoming late; I will just close the windows and go ask the guards to keep vigilant since your fiancé may do anything odd," I remarked, walking out after closing the windows.I
CHAPTER 1 NEW YORK 2018 ~SERENE~ I stared down the window, lost in my thoughts. Why was life so unfair to me? I thought the hardest thing for a woman was to make their in-laws love them, which is why I grew up making sure they loved me, and they did, as they even made sure I married him. Yes, I was married to the love of my life, Diego. From the moment I set my eyes on him, I knew he was the one for me. I was fortunate as his family was good friends with my father, and since my father died saving him, they swore to make sure he married me. I was happy when he finally proposed. I can still remember that day, like yesterday. He was not happy. He told me he was doing it for his family, but did I care? No, because I knew I would win his heart, and no, I was not giving up. I am going to win his heart. I subconsciously stopped myself as I raised my hand almost sipping on the wine then I remembered I was not pregnant, I just lost our baby a few weeks ago so I brought the glass to my mo
CHAPTER 2 Serene I woke up in a room filled with balloons and red roses the next morning, I quickly sprang out of bed and followed the flowery pattern that led to the room intended for our miscarried child.My pulse was thumping faster, and I felt lighter; I was certain that my husband had finally come back to me. Without hesitation, I opened the door, but owing to the darkness, nothing was visible.I turned on the lights and saw my best friend Neina with Nora and Charlotte all beaming and saying "Surprise!" to me."Did you do this? I questioned them not showing feeling upset that it was not Diego."Yes, my love, we did this to surprise you," Charlotte said as they all embraced me in a hug I wished Diego had given her. After expressing my gratitude to everyone,Me and my companions departed for breakfast, while Nora my maind started to tackle household tasks."Where is Diego, Serene? There is no way that I have seen him.” Charlotte asked... "Yes, Serene; where is Diego? He is meant
CHAPTER 3Serene "What? What is this!" I yelled, my voice quivering with rage and agony at the sight of Diego and Nelly. When he turned around, he realized he had forgotten to lock the door "I can explain... ""Explain? How would you explain this?"I entered the room, my face filled with grief and betrayal. My gaze shifts to Nelly, who is gazing down and avoiding eye contact. "Serene, let us discuss this at home." Diego reached out to me, saying, "It is not what you think." "Not what I think? I believe I just walked in on my husband in bed with another woman, So, what might it be?" I questioned, taking steps backward.My eyes welled with tears, but I refused to let them fall. I stormed out of the room, turning on my heel. Disappointment enveloped me, and the prospect of blind trust being broken shattered my heart."Serene, please wait!" Diego cried behind me. He tries to get out of the bed, but Nelly clutches his arm."Let her go.Let her go!""What have I done?" Diego moaned. [Hom
CHAPTER 177Serene "Do not take it," I murmured, putting aside the phone after I turned it off."I can not believe he tricked me into believing he loved me when all he wanted was for me to reveal all I knew about you," Rina sobbed."It's OK I am pleased you made the proper decision to return before he did something worse," I responded."May I come in?” the maid knocked with a tray."Yes, please bring that; I am sure Rina is hungry," I responded, accepting the tray from her as she passed it to me.Rina smiled at me and remarked, "You are the finest version of a sister.""Keep quiet, silly girl, and take your food OK," I murmured, attempting to feed her, but she snatched the spoon and ate on her own."Come on madam, I will manage, and I appreciate everything you have done for me this far," she added."OK, it is becoming late; I will just close the windows and go ask the guards to keep vigilant since your fiancé may do anything odd," I remarked, walking out after closing the windows.I
CHAPTER 176Serene "Please have a seat," I murmured to Rina, who appeared fatigued and in discomfort.I could see she had been through something I could not comprehend. Given her warm and joyful personality, how could her fiancé have the audacity to lay a finger at her? I do not understand why males behave recklessly at times, especially when they discover someone prepared to be submissive. "I am very sorry," I murmured, taking a seat after asking the doctor to arrive.“It's OK Ms. Brights it's all my fault I thought money was everything, but it cost me everything I did not anticipate," she murmured, laying her palm on her lips to keep her sobbing in. I encouraged her to scream it out."It is okay, you do not have to blame yourself for that bastard's actions; you are still young, beautiful, and lively," I comforted her, even though I did not like how she constantly sang about wanting to be a millionaire's wife. Seeing her weep after what he had done to her made me feel horrible. I am
CHAPTER 175Serene When we got home, I could not bring myself to look at Diego; after everything we had been through, he had to go get them out without thinking about our safety; what if they planned another attack or did something worse? I was about to give him a lecture, but my frustration drove me to lock myself in Miguel's room. "Serene," I heard Diego call as he knocked. "I know you are in there; please hear me out," he begged, but I simply sobbed in silence.“Serene, please open the door. I can explain," he added, but I just couldn't.Why on earth would I want to open it? Knowing how much backstabbing and pain I have gone through, freeing a woman who nearly killed my stillborn Miguel and a man who asked a doctor to leave a blade in my father's body is something Diego, of all people, should not have done. He even gave them shares, why? I rose from the bed and wiped my tears before opening the door."I am sorry, please," he murmured, his tone low and remorseful, but I just did no
CHAPTER 174SERENE Diego has been home for hours and hasn't yet left. How am I meant to figure out what is going on? I stepped into our room and chose to straighten the curtains first before putting the cushions on the couch. I was still standing when my phone rang, and I instantly answered the call from my manager at Hotel Dynasty. "Hello, Ms. Brights. I hope everything is well," he remarked before I assured him that everything was OK."I would like to ask if you have granted Mr. Simon access to the private room since you last suspended him?" he inquired."No, I have not granted him access until the damage from his previous stay is 70% discomfort," I said."Okay, madam, thank you; I believed you did and was going to let him and his visitor in," he added."I believe I gave you the response you required; please don't," I responded as the phone ended.Mr. Simon has been taking advantage of our cooperation so severely that the last time I let him access the private room, many items were
CHAPTER 173Nelly I was still enjoying some snacks in the living room when Sandra came to join me. I could tell she wanted to start a gossip, but I was not interested because I could not understand why she detested Sofia so much. Serene dared to slap Sofia, and she did it twice. I can only imagine what she is going through though she deserved it. "I had no idea you also watched the series," Sofia began.“I do, it's just that I've been focused on some stuff that I didn't get to," I reacted."I see, have you checked on Sofia? I heard Serene gave her two slaps, which I believe she deserved," Sandra commented."Yes, I did, but I have not heard the whole tale; I am not sure why she keeps tormenting Diego.”"As if you did not do the same when you were into him," she said, reminding me of how protective I was back when Diego was still in my grasp."That was when I truly needed him for survival, but now that Sofia has seized that space, do yourself a favor and keep your calm before we all ge
CHAPTER 172Serene "Do not forget to miss me OK," I said to Miguel after giving him a tender kiss."I won't, Mommy; I love you, Daddy," he told Diego as the driver began driving them to the airport.Diego and I went inside and took seats in the living room. I wondered when he was going to depart for the meeting since I had a plan to find out what he was keeping from me, but my main concern was destroying whatever surprise he might be preparing. "Honey, shall we send Mia to spend time with her family?" I asked him since Miguel had gone to the Bahamas with Charlotte and Andrew."Yes, I am here to take care of you. Therefore, I believe it is a fantastic idea," he agreed.I already had enough maids, and Mia was exhausted from all the hassle Miguel had caused her. So I got up and went upstairs to see if she was there, only to see her departing Miguel's room."Hey, I need to talk to you," I started, and I could see she knew exactly what I wanted to say."Madam, please, I want to stay and t
CHAPTER 171Serene When George called to inform me about Sofia, I was still eating dinner together with Miguel and Charlotte. Sofia appeared to have forgotten that I was the reason she eventually gained some attention and a few gigs that aided her financially, so I simply had to go get her. Not to mention the money I paid her when she lied to me about being pregnant with Diego. Instead of attempting to outbid me for Diego, she should just be appreciative and back off. When I arrived at the casino, the bartender informed me that Sofia and Diego were in some room. I was first full of hostility, but as we approached the door, I heard Diego pleading with her to stop, but she persisted, so I entered.Diego was overcome with terror, but it did not matter since I had to deliver Sofia a nuclear slap, and I succeeded. The fact that she wanted to smack me back was unbelievable to me. I mean, who does that? She would require critical treatment if one of my guards touched her, judging by the way
CHAPTER 170Diego I continued, "Babe, this is not what you think I can explain," but Serene only sent me a fierce glance before turning to face Sofia."It appears that you enjoy stirring up problems, don't you?" I was somewhat relieved that someone finally received what she deserved when she said that, and before she could reply, two smacks fell on her face.“How dare you?" I stopped Sofia's attempt to smack Serene by holding her hand.“Don't even think about it," I warned.I hoped she had remained silent, but she added, "Let go of me, just watch what will happen when Max finds out about this.""What did you just say?" Serene asked, walking closer to Sofia."Max is coming for the two of you, so your fiancé will regret having you smack me," Sofia remarked.Damn, couldn't she just keep quiet? I don't even know how I'm going to explain things to Serene."Sweetie Max is busy having the best experience in jail. I would not mind taking you there once you pass by the mental institution, okay
CHAPTER 169Diego The worst aspect could be Serene learning the truth about what happened to her twin sister, but time is running out and she is very near to learning that I got Max, Nelly, and Sandra out of jail. After saying hello to Charlotte, I left and headed to a casino to see George, who could have some ideas. "I get you, but the babies will suffer if you tell her the truth. What happens if she does not respond coolly?" he asked."That is exactly what I am thinking; I am afraid I could lose her again. Perhaps I should quickly get married," I proposed." Yes, but you are aware of the pain of being kept in the dark. Serene is severe and dangerous. Believe me, she will not spare you if you do anything weird with her sentiments," George cautioned."When will you get serious and quiet sounding so negative?" I murmured to George, who appeared to be scaring me already."Maybe you could find a permanent method to keep Max quiet or talk to Grace so she may have something more valuable