CHAPTER 185Nelly One mistake and we are all back to jail. I advised Max not to enlist people to perform the nasty labor, but he did not listen. Now he is all over the place since the office's daughter, whom he intended to seduce Diego, was detained alongside her father. How could one even want to take risks in prison?I was now on the couch doing some online shopping when Sandra interrupted."You are having a great time when Max is stressed?" she questioned, giving me a contemptuous look."I am really busy right now; if you are searching for someone to upset, go fetch Sofia; you two get along pretty well," I said, as they largely exchanged words like two teens fighting over a jerk!"Agg, could you not find other people to mention except that?" She answered, frown lines visible on her face."Yes, since you always like invading my personal space, take it and go OK," I replied without looking at her. To my astonishment, she was still standing there, so I hastily canceled my orders be
CHAPTER 186Serene It is a wonderful day, and Mia has gone to the park with Miguel with several guards. Nothing is more reassuring to a mother than knowing her child is secure in this unpredictable world.I was sitting on my most comfy couch, watching BBC, when the most horrifying name flashed on TV. "Diablo Guerra" A Mafia lord who was jailed for stealing my father's property and threatening to kill me if he did not give him portions of our property due to a debt Charlotte's father owed him.We did not have enough money to repay him at the time, so we utilized the heist to get him arrested, and he is now out after years in prison. “What's the matter, my dear?" Grace asked as she noticed how pale I looked."It is nothing; I was just trying to figure things out," I lied before Neina ruined everything."Diablo Guerra has been unleashed!" she said, her voice clouded with amazement."Hello there, what a surprise?” Grace said as we weren't expecting to see her."Umm, I am sorry I could no
CHAPTER 187Serene The head guard informed me that they had seen a certain automobile traveling about my property and capturing photographs from a distance. I did not have to figure out what would happen next since I knew what it signified.“Should we stop them the next time they come?" he asked."No, that may be harmful; just warn your men to be cautious," I said before returning to my room with Neina, while Charlotte locked herself in her room as if something huge was about to happen."You need a lot of time away from everything," Neina said, taking a seat on the couch."That is true, yet there is no evading this truth. A fiancé who murdered my late sister and Mafia boss who may spell the end of my life," I added, but she implored me to stop being negative.“May I come in?" Rina asked as she knocked at the door."Yes, please," I said before inviting her to take a seat next to Neina, whose life was also in danger since she was tied to me."I want to tell you something, but first, I
CHAPTER 188Nelly “What the hell is going on here?" Sandra questioned after witnessing Max and Sofia embracing."Nothing, Calm down; why the furious expression now?" Max inquired as if he had not realized Sandra was so possessive of him.“You never close your legs huh?” Sandra asked Sofia, who looked to be ignorantly caressing her phone while resting on Max's chest. Whether she wanted to repeat what she had done previously. How crazy! They are vying over Max, who does not even have a Mercedes to his name."Get off!" Sandra shouted, tugging Max along with her.Max replied, "Babe, you do not have to do this," but Sandra refused to listen."I am not a cheap girl who you can play with before moving on to the next one. I do not need to remind you of my ability, right?” She asked Max, who instantly silenced her with a kiss.I could not stay and watch them go crazy, so I left to keep Sofia company."Hey, do you have any plans for this evening?" she asked, as if I were about to get an invi
CHAPTER 189Serene Everything around me was fuzzy, and I strained to sit up straight. I could hear Charlotte, Neina, and Grace's voices, but I could not comprehend what they said."Neina, what is happening?" I inquired, as I could not recall what had transpired."You passed out after George left and we hurried you to the hospital," she said, and the first thing I did was touch my bump. The thought of maybe losing my twins sent shivers down my spine, and I could not think of anything else."Do not worry, Ms. Brights; the children are OK, but you need to take care of yourself," I heard a familiar voice remark. I could recognize the doctor's voice.“Yes that's right you need to get serious with your health Serene the girls may develop —" "Please do not even suggest anything," Grace chastised, not wanting to hear what Charlotte had almost uttered.I eventually sat up straight and grabbed a glass of water from Charlotte. My thoughts eventually returned, and I remembered what occurred
CHAPTER 190Serene “That was close," Neina said as I took a seat on my plus-sized bed.“Yeah," I responded in a low tone trying so hard not to even remember what happened.A notice appeared on my screen, indicating that Diablo had received my phone number. It was not like it would be a big deal because he was well-connected. I opened the message and read, "You are so lucky I could not come near, but let us hope your luck does not run out."That was not something weren't going to tell Charlotte since I could not afford to deepen her worry, but it was clear Diablo had his guys watching us from every aspect."There you are, I got you something," Grace remarked, entering with a plate of cookies in a dish.“Haven't eaten those for a while, may I have some?" Neina asked to take one."I don't want to share, though,” I joke,d, and we both smile“Is everything OK?" Grace asked, noticing that something was off.“Yes we're good," Neina quickly replied, trying to get more biscuits.“Look, if yo
CHAPTER 191Serene "Uh!" we all heard Charlotte shout from the main door, and Neina hurried to see what it was.“What the hell?!" Neina said and began screaming, while Charlotte just flopped around on the floor sobbing.“What's the matter?" Damien inquired since we were not still aware that what we were all to witness was going on to blow our minds.“Andrew is dead!" Neina said, pointing towards a box that was wrapped in gold.“What?! Oh my god," I said after glancing into the package and nearly threw out.Andrew's head was sent to us, and we knew we were not going to inquire who did it since Diablo was definitely after this. “Charlotte! Hang in there," Damien urged as he rushed her upstairs after she passed out on the floor. Who wouldn't? I could sense her agony and wished he had not touched Andrew; he was simply an employee's son who was engaged to Charlotte. Andrew had nothing to do with anything."I believe you should retire to your bedroom now," Grace said as we waited for Char
CHAPTER 192Diego George just left, and I can not believe Andrew was murdered so brutally. The thought of his head being transported to Serene's house demonstrated how much danger they were in, so I ordered George to quadruple the guards without informing Serene, as she would refuse the assistance, but it was now extremely concerning. I cursed being in jail. I know she needs me.I am still behind bars, not knowing what fate will do to my future if I do not come out on time. I sat down on my bed, and my cellmate inquired whether everything was all right.I could not even tell them what was up because they were continuously making fun of the circumstances."Come on, how can he be fine if he has not touched an ass in a while?" The other muttered something, and everyone started laughing."Rich people have incredibly dumb addictions. Imagine what would happen if he did not make it to tomorrow due to ass," he added, and the chuckles got louder.“Are you done talking?” I asked as I stood up
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