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 178Diego I did not expect Serene to send me to prison so fast. As I came out of the home and was ready to get into my car, a police van stopped next to me, and the next thing I heard was to follow them. I did as I was told without resisting. When we got to the police station, I found the detective waiting to question me. I answered the questions and focused on Serene rather than myself. I had hurt her in every manner imaginable, but being involved in her late sister's murder was even worse, and being forgiven was something I was certain would never happen. I spent about ten hours in a cell. "Mr. Myers, you have a guest," The jail officer said as he opened the cell.Who could it be? Serene would never show me her face again. I headed towards the visitors' area, the guard following after me. From afar, I recognized George, who seemed pale and concerned. When the guard unlocked my hands, I quickly hugged George. "It is OK, I will do everything I can to get you out of here,"
CHAPTER 179Serene ***Two weeks later****"Good morning, Ms. Bright. I hope you are doing well today's Mr. Myers hearing. Are you sure you want to go?" Rina said with worry."Yes, I am OK, there is nothing to worry about; I am just getting everything ready," I answered, getting out of bed to take a shower.I need to ensure that justice is done for my sister's death and prepare to welcome Miguel from the Bahamas. I had not spoken anything to Charlotte since I did not want to concern her. I walked out of the shower and applied lotion before getting my cosmetics kite, but my mood only turned bland. "I know this is your favorite, so I grabbed it," Diego's words reverberated in the back of my head.What is going on with me? I am not supposed to be thinking about him; he does not deserve my pity or anything. My phone started ringing again, and I knew who it was: George, pleading with me to forgive Diego for the sake of the children, but I could not because they did not deserve a father wh
CHAPTER 180Serene “Miguel! You look cute; how about you go to your room with Mia while I have a brief conversation with your mother?" Charlotte said.It was clear by then that she learned of what had occurred. Charlotte and I were alone as Grace went to the kitchen to cook something for me and Rina was busy organizing things in my home office."What gives you the impression that I did not give a damn about Selene?" she asked, giving me a serious look."It is not like that; you were hanging out with Miguel and—I just did not want to bother you, okay?”"That does not mean I do not care about what is going on around you," she remarked quietly as she adjusted the cushion so I could take a seat."You terrified me with that; I thought you were crazy," I remarked, glancing at her."At first, but then I grew frightened; are you sure about what you are doing? I know you are a cautious person, but are you certain about major decisions like this?" she asked, looking directly into my eyes."Yes
CHAPTER 235Serene “Diego is…is everything OK?” I wondered what had happened to have him cry like that."Why Serene...why?" he asked in a hurtful tone as I struggled to understand what was going on."I…I do not comprehend what you are saying, Diego. Is everything okay?” I asked, looking at him confused.“No!” He went down on one knee and said, "Nothing is fine unless you accept my proposal.""Diego,” I whispered."Serene Brights, will you marry me and make me the happiest man in the world?" he begged, tears streaming down his cheeks and his lips shivering.“Ye…yes I will…I will marry you," I murmured, helping him get up as we hugged.“Woo!" I heard Grace and Miguel.So they were pretending to be asleep.(Two days later)I stood in the center of the stairs, a veil enveloping my head like a breath of silk.My wedding gown was beautiful as dew, exquisite and unbending, just like I had weathered all storms.My babies clutching to the lace sleeves and chatting fast. Two similar gifts were
CHAPTER 234Serene Two weeks later Our home was filled with peace, and everyone had the smiles we had all been waiting for. The girls were preparing for their naming ceremony.The entire house was filled with balloons and flowers. Grace and Rina were racing up and down making sure nothing went wrong since this was a ceremony they did not want to ruin at any cost.Miguel exclaimed, "The priest is here!" and everyone moved to greet him."Be blessed, my kid," he whispered, resting his hand on top of Miguel and offering him a sweet.“Mommy, can I give the girls some?" Miguel asked about breaking the sweet."Oh no, baby, you'll give them plenty when they grow," I smiled.We went to sit around the fire as the priest started the ritual. He sprinkled olive oil on their foreheads and smiled at them."Great riches and power are within their destiny, and joy will always be a part of it, but dark times will come," he warned, causing my heart to skip a beat before he added, "But they are strong
CHAPTER 233Serene I awoke to the sound of a little scream coming from one of the cradles and rushed out of bed, only to find Diego already cradling the baby who had awoken.“Hey that was fast," I smiled."I know, madam, you can sleep," he said, carefully turning her from side to side."No, maybe I need to feed her," I said, preparing to take her from him when she began sobbing."I think she wants to remain with Daddy," Diego murmured, and I smiled, wondering how she had already taken sides.I am not sure how I fell asleep, but I woke up every time a small cry sounded from the crib. The next morning, we all prepared to travel to New York. "Mommy, I hope you will snap plenty of pictures of my sisters when we get on the plane," Miguel stated as we climbed into the Van."Yes, my darling," I said as I brushed his curly hair.We arrived at the runway and boarded the plane. "Goodness, I can not wait to get to New York," George said."Me neither," Rina murmured, going to rest on his shoulde
CHAPTER 232Diego "In other news, millionaire Diego Myers has been cleared of all charges following his detention in London, and some individuals have lately posted touching images of him and the Queen leaving a hospital after his release. Could he be the father of the two angels we saw?” The reporter remarked this as she zoomed in on a shot of Serene and me strolling with the girls."Gosh, these folks never miss an opportunity to create a trend," Serene commented, taking a seat next to me, but I had to ask if she needed anything since the prospect of her fighting an entire nuclear war alone terrified me.“No, I'm OK. You're acting strange lately, are you OK?” she asked."Yes, but I have been thinking about something, and you do not have to agree if you are not ready," I answered when she asked for my opinion."After everything you have been through, I was thinking about you going to therapy." You have been through a lot. I just want you to be OK.”“OK, I'll. Anything else?" She aske
CHAPTER 231Serene It was a Saturday morning, and I awoke with the sensation that something was missing. I am not sure what it is, but I know a part of me is not present. "Good morning," Diego said, strolling in with flowers in his hands."Hello, where have you slept?" Rina had informed me he had not gone home, so I inquired."Umm, somewhere safe. I can not go home until I know it is safe for everyone, but for now, we need to get your belongings together and go," he stated."Finally, they are going to meet their brother and grandmother," I grinned.I watched Diego prepare my bags as I calmed the girls down after they began weeping."Ms. Brights, you appear to be in for a lot of fun," observed the doctor as he strolled in."Definitely, but I will be around, so it will be fantastic," Diego said, as the doctor nodded and walked away.Pete walked in and assisted Diego with our belongings, as I made my way to the car behind them. I am not sure why they had to hire so many guards, but Dieg
CHAPTER 230Nelly Sofia raced to the door after hearing a loud knock.“You!" She exclaimed, and we all turned to see who she was referring to, stunned by what we were witnessing.Charlotte Brights What is she doing here after beating Sofia?“Move!" she pushed Sofia and made her way inside.We were all surprised, and Sofia was seething as she went after Charlotte, preparing to grab her by the hair, when Charlotte grabbed her firmly and twisted her arm."Do not even lift your unclean hands at me, okay," she told Sofia, who was crying in anguish."Let go of my arm, you bitch; I will call the cops. How dare you do this to me in my own home?" Sofia replied."You are stupid for not double-checking the property paperwork. This is a house Serene bought for me, but I asked her to give it to you because I knew I would need it on a day like today, so do not push it or I will kick your ass out right now," Charlotte said, flinging Sofia to the floor.Max, Sandra, and I looked at each other in sh
CHAPTER 229Serene It began to rain violently outside, and lightning streaked across the skies, while thunder boomed as if someone had turned on its top roar. I was lying on my bed with my kids next to me, unable to stomach having them removed.“Ms. Brights, that was amazing. We have not seen situations where women give birth two months earlier to healthy kids like these," the doctor stated as he strolled in, taking notes and looking at my girls while I smiled.Just as I thought stillness would reign, two small screams filled the room, and Rina whispered gently."They’re perfect," she whispered.Wow. Perfection is something I never expected to find again after all the relationships I had broken and the loved ones I lost. If Neina had waited a little longer before drinking, she may have seen the two angels she desired to see so badly.I sat up straight after looking at my beautiful pink-cheeked infants, who were deep asleep.“Would you like something?" Rina asked, standing up already.
CHAPTER 228Serene We were on our way home when the weather became terrible, and something unexpected raced through my legs.“I…I think my water broke…Take me to the hospital," I told the terrified chauffeur."What? Are you OK?” Kyrell as I nodded.The storm outside blew like my heart's sorrow, while thunder boomed and lightning left marked wounds over the night. Just as we were about to reach the hospital, a terrible pain struck me, and I could not help but scream as the pain intensified "We are almost there, Serene; hang in there," Kyrell murmured, pressing his palm across my back, but my body was crumbling, while my heart was already broken.Just as we were getting out of the car, George raced up to us and helped Kyrell hold me until the nurse provided a wheelchair. “Stay with us, Serene; You're going to be OK." Little did we know that trouble had already reached us. They took me inside as soon as I arrived at the maternity ward. Pete stormed into the room, revolver pulled and
CHAPTER 227Serene Pete found Charlotte's location, but before we could go to her, she requested me to go find her alone. I knew things might either go well or poorly, despite Kyrell's protests.The address she provided me was an abandoned warehouse outside of London where many criminals would hide from the police. It had rusty timbers and smashed window frames, and the stench of unclean water and rot permeated the air, indicating that many secrets and dead were likely buried inside.My footfall reverberated as I walked with one hand on top of my bump. Pete moved behind me, lurking near the holster beneath his coat. While Kyrell and the other guys guarded the exits.I entered the room, where Charlotte was clothed in gray from head to toe. I could see her luggage in a corner. I could also smell the gasoline from a tiny bottle beside her.“Did you come alone as I asked?" Charlotte shouted out, her voice reverberating off the empty walls."I am not dumb, Charlotte; concern should be th