CHAPTER 55Serene Everything I thought I could handle almost destroyed me today. What could be worse than discovering that my ex-husband's uncle has been into me all along? The only difference is that he treats me with all the affection his nephew couldn't. I know this sounds weird, but it is not meant to be my problem right now. Diego and Cruz may come up at my place at any time, which is something I must avoid at all costs. When I got to the hotel, I expected to meet someone else with Cruz. Since I was still texting Neina. I did not even look up to see who I was greeting until I noticed the person was causing a delay in our handshake, at which point I looked up and realized it was Diego.I was so surprised it was him; I at first thought he was using Cruz to get to me, but when Cruz referred to him as his nephew, I nearly prayed for the Earth to swallow me. I hurriedly made my way to the restroom and considered what I should do. Escaping made no sense, so I walked to my seat after
CHAPTER 56Serene My eyes rolled wide, unable to believe what they were witnessing. Diego, I typically order the guards to stand at the door, so I did not expect to find him inside my office. “Diego!” I said again, staring at Rina, who needed to explain how he came inside.“I was going to tell you but —”"It is fine, I believe you did me a big favor; I will explain that to her," he interrupted her, and she looked at me before walking away. What the heck? I thought she worked for me. I walked to the opposite side of the desk and took the initiative to speak first. “Diego I am not sure what you are doing here, but you out of all people should understand how business works; make an appointment and I will see you when I am available," I said, taking my seat confidently.“Yes that's right, but we both know you won't Serene.”"This is Ms. Brights, and I believe you understand how things work in business. Mr. Myers addressing me by my name is extremely disrespectful in my own office," I cor
CHAPTER 57Diego I can't even blame her for what just happened; I somehow deserved the treatment she gave me. I just feel like an idiot right now. I came into her office by chance, but after what happened, I doubt her secretary will let me in again. I was still sitting when the door opened and Rina walked in. “Mr. Myers I was not expecting that you would still be here.”"I am actually on my way out, thank you very much, and you should expect more if you help me next time," I said as I approached the door, but she stopped me."Wait, I need you to sign this," she said, setting the project papers on the table."What, you mean Serene has agreed to let me?” “Yes, madam asked me to give this to you.”I quickly took them and signed the documents before returning them to her. I thanked her again and walked out of Serene's office. It is not like her to give me that project easily; what caused her to change her mind? I am confident it is because she still loves me. If that were not true, she
CHAPTER 58Serene I have yet to receive an explanation from Rina as to why she permitted Diego to enter my office, and it is now evening. I was even convinced she could let him get close to my son after she did that, but I still can not believe what she did. I went upstairs and asked Mia to get Miguel ready since Rina was about to arrive. Time passed by and Rina finally walked in. "Sorry for the delay; I had a meeting with Mr. Simon, madam,” She explained "What amount did Diego pay you to get into my office?" I inquired seriously.“What I —”“I will not ask you again, put your jokes aside and get serious.”“Uhmm OK he paid —”"Hi Aunt Rina, look at what I drew for my daddy; does this picture look like the real one?" Miguel cut her with a question, passing her a photograph of me and Diego smiling happily on our wedding day."Wait, handsome, what did you say about your daddy?" She asked, surprised, as she recognized Diego and me."I drew him a picture, that is my daddy; he will return
Chapter 59Serene "Hello," I said to the person on the other end as I left Miguel's room.“Serene, I am outside; are you coming, or should I?” A familiar voice asked, and I knew it was him— Diego.“What—”"I do not care if your guard shoots me or something, all I know is I'm coming in," he said, and then the call ended.Damn, does he think my guards have time to play with intruders? I took them directly from the army because I needed quality protection. I do not even need to go outside. I will simply tell the chief guard to tell his friends not to harm him in any way, but to give him a taste of what they are like when messed with. I smiled and went into my room. I quickly changed into my pajamas and went to bed. I had not spoken to Charlotte or Neina, so I tried to add them both to a video chat."Hello, ladies," I said as they both smiled at me."Hello, Serene; what could be behind that smile?" Neina inquired as she observed my excitement."Nothing, just glad I am finally getting bac
CHAPTER 60Serene I jumped out of the car, disregarding what she said. I did not care if he was in a coma or not; it was none of my business. I thought to myself, "That is what trespassers deserve." I walked into the lift and asked Rina to go to the boarding room ahead of me, as I would get her there once I finished making the call in my office. I went into my office and quickly dialed Mr. Cruz's number. He did not take his time picking up."Good morning, Ms. Brights; what an honor," he responded from the other end."Good morning, Mr. Cruz I would like to ask if Mr. Myers will be coming for the announcement?” I asked."What announcement?" he inquired, sounding stunned."I just signed him for the new project," I explained."Oh, I see. I doubt he will join you, but I will send one of my agents to represent him," he said."Oh, OK, let them be here within the next 20 minutes," I said, then ended the call.That sounded like the guards hit him hard, and I do not blame them; he deserved it
CHAPTER 61Diego I was not expecting Serene to be so cold-hearted; her guards nearly killed me that day, but I went prepared, so nothing on me was hurt. I just had the doctor lie about everything to see if she would bother coming; since she did, I was going to wake up and talk to her, but the nurse interrupted everything for me. I got out of the hospital bed and quickly changed into my official clothes before asking the driver to pick me up. He did not take long, and I was already in the car; I asked him to drive me home, which he did. When I arrived home, all of our staff except Grace greeted me. I always preferred to be the one who was greeted by her, so she did. "How did things go?" She whispered."Pretty good," I responded in a tone that only the two of us could hear. "Good boy," she said, and then told me my uncle was in his office.I made my way to his office and was about to enter when I overheard him talking to some of his dirty partners. "You are making a great move on this
CHAPTER 62Diego “Are you OK?” my uncle asked as I didn't seem to respond."Yes, I am fine; I was just thinking about something," I lied."So, what would you say about me proposing to Ms. Brights tomorrow?” He asked, and I glanced at him."You mean on her son's birthday?” I asked in disbelief."Yes, what other date would be best for such an important thing?" he replied, waiting for my response."Well, I do not think you should go ahead with that, I—I mean, you should maybe let her like you first," I suggested, hoping he would agree and watch me save her and my son from his evil plans."Do not be silly, why do you think she does not like me? I mean, she just danced with me the other day, correct?” He asked."Yes, but that was just a dance; I thought you should be more ionic with her or something," I said, hoping he would lose motivation."Oh, I will see how I handle this; I want that woman to be a part of me," he said, looking at me."Well, then," I said, about to get up from the table
CHAPTER 94DiegoThe party has ended, and everyone has gone to sleep. I was standing on the opposite side of the bed as Serene read Miguel a bedtime story. What could be better than watching the two people who bring you complete joy? I know that does not sound like me, but the time I have spent with Serene has made me realize how much more I could have had if I had allowed her to experience my love. I was still thinking when she cleared her throat and told me to leave Miguel's bedroom."Maybe we should talk, Serene," I suggested as she closed the door."Do not forget, Mr. Myers, that you are only here because Miguel needs you. If that was not the case, I believe you know where you would be right now," Serene said, attempting to walk away, but I caught her arm."You might not want to do that, sir," one of her guards told me, patting me.“OK, fine. I'm sorry, Serene. I need you to give me a chance to discuss things.”"Please show Mr. Myers out; I am sure it is exhaustion causing all tha
CHAPTER 93Serene The doctor finally discharged Miguel and we took him home in a wheelchair. Just as we got home, the entire living room was dark, and I wondered if there was a power outage or something. “Mommy, what happened to the lights?” Miguel asked, looking confused.“I don't know, sweetie, let me quickly find out,” I replied, attempting to switch on my phone's torch when the lights went on, and I realized all Miguel's friends had come to welcome him. “Surprise!” everyone exclaimed and I couldn't help but clap along.“Hi, Ms. Brights,” the little children greeted me.“Hello, how are you, little angels?” I asked.“We're fine thanks,” they responded.Miguel stood up from his chair and began walking towards his friends, who all hugged him and led him to the couch while I poured them drinks. "Look at my little prince; he is so cute," Charlotte said to Miguel, softly pulling his cheeks.“Why is she so mean?” Diego asked as he assisted me in rinsing the glasses."I am not sure; maybe
CHAPTER 92Serene My heart is not in the right place, and I am scared. I know Diego is furious that I did not inform him about his son's condition. It is not that I did not want to, but my desire for vengeance overcame me and nearly cost me the only person who completed my world. 'Get well soon, sweetheart,' I said in my head while standing beside Miguel's bed."Why are you sad, Mommy?" Miguel inquired, noting how pale I appeared.“Sad, no sweetie I am just bored, so now that you are awake, how about you tell me a little story?" I replied quickly, changing my expression."Okay, but is Daddy coming to listen as well?" he asked."Umm, no, Daddy is out and maybe a little late," I lied."OK, lay here," he said, and I placed my head next to him.I was looking in a different direction as he told me one of the cute stories I had read him. My tears were just flowing because I could not hold them back. My son's voice softened, and I looked up in fear, only to discover that he had fallen aslee
CHAPTER 91Diego I felt hurt; I understand Serene despises me, but hiding my son's condition from me is far too cruel. Maybe it was our past that caused everything, but I have changed so much that I am glad I saved his life. “Daddy, why are you sad?” Miguel inquired as he opened his eyes."No, I am not champ; my eyes are in a little bit of pain," I said. “How are you feeling sweetheart?” Serene asked Miguel, but he ignored her and turned to my side of the bed."Daddy, will I go watch wrestling live when I am better?" he asked me."We will hear from your mom first, you can see she was worried, huh," I replied, looking at Serene, who was staring at the floor."No, we do not have to go with Mommy because she lied and broke a promise," Miguel explained.“Sweetie I'm sorry I wish —”"Mommy, please go away," Miguel said to Serene, who began shaking her head.“Champ, calm down. Mommy didn't do anything,” I said, trying to calm him down."Mommy, you promised to return on time but didn't,"
CHAPTER 90SERENE "Ms. Brights, there is something concerning about the blood test results," the doctor said, and my heart skipped a beat."What is wrong, doctor? Is my blood not good?" I asked with tears on the verge of falling out."Not only that, but your blood does not match that of your son," the doctor replied, and I felt as if I had not just heard what he said.“What kind of joke is that doctor, I'm Miguel's Mom,” I replied."Here you can take a look at yourself. I thought it would be easier if there was a high chance, but it shows that you are not related to him in any way," the doctor said, pausing to look at me before continuing, "except for the fact that you are probably a chimera.”“Chimera?” I questioned in disbelief.“Yes, but there's no time right now. We need to act fast. Maybe we should try his father. I am confident that he will not respond negatively," the doctor suggested.‘What should I do now? I don't even want Diego to find out,’ I told myself."Ms. Brights, ar
CHAPTER 89Serene “I'm sorry I didn't mean to do that I just —”"I was thinking maybe you are tired of carrying my father's kidney and we should give it to someone more deserving because the way you are stalking me makes me feel like I owe you something," I cut him off."Serene, I know I owe you my life, my business, and everything I will give you. Please come back to me, and I will treat you better than—”"Aside from the flowers I carried on our wedding day, do you remember a time when you bought me flowers?" I cut him off."I know I have not done that, but please give me this one chance to make things right; I love you Serene, and every breath without you is hell," Diego said."Thank you for telling me how you should have felt because I do not have any emotions right now. If you do not mind, I am in a hurry; have a good day," I said, walking away without a second thought.I stepped into the lift, and the guards followed me just as it opened. We all got into the car, and I was surpr
CHAPTER 88Serene I was so exhausted from posing for pictures that whoever informed the media about my arrival did me a disservice, as I wish people could ask instead of deciding to do things for themselves. "Ms. Brights," a familiar voice called out, and I quickly turned to face the person."Hello, Sir, it is good to see you again. How is your daughter doing?" I asked the old man, whose face I recognized.“She's doing fine madam. I was not expecting to see you, but fate made it possible," he said."Oh, you do not have to be so formal; call me Serene. How long should I continue saying that?" I asked with a smile."OK, I will try calling you that, but I still want to thank you; if it were not for you, my daughter would have—”"No, it was God, not me; believe me when I say God saved her, not me; I was simply doing my job," I responded.“Madam, everything is set,” Rina said."OK, I will be with you soon," I told her, before inviting the old man to join me for lunch in the VIP lounge. Whe
CHAPTER 87Diego "Do yourself a favor and get the hell out of here," Sofia told Sonia as she pulled me upstairs.I could tell Sonia was furious and probably shocked that I had someone else now. I walked away without resisting, leaving her hanging. As we entered my bedroom, I took my hand off Sofia's waist while she poured herself a glass of wine. "Nice acting skills, Mr. Myers," she said, giving me a subtle smile."Well, what are you doing here?" I asked Sofia because I had not called for her."Nothing came to make use of my abilities. I was a little bored," she said, walking towards me and attempting to fix my collar, but I walked away."I do not think you want to do this," I explained.“I do I wouldn't resist a thing just —”"Sofia, please keep it professional; I need to get some sleep now," I said, opening the door for her to walk out."OK, I see, goodnight," she said, placing the glass on my desk before walking away.I closed the door and stepped into the shower. I leaned against
CHAPTER 86Diego When I got home, Grace was furious that I had left the mall without saying goodbye to my son. I tried explaining what had happened, but it only made matters worse; she wanted to have dinner with her grandson, and there was nothing I could say to persuade her, so I had to plead with Serene to let me go with Miguel despite her warning to stay away. I was having trouble getting in, so I asked the guards to let her know I was outside. I was about to get back in the cab when I noticed my uncle's car. 'Damn that bastard is here,' I cursed and walked away before he noticed me."Take me home," I instructed the driver."Are you certain, Sir, that we should go?" The driver inquired, his gaze fixed on me."Start the damn car, or should I cut your pay?" I gave a response."No, sir, I will start," he replied, driving away immediately.When I walked into the house, Grace was getting ready to go out. "Where is he?" she inquired, glancing around."I did not get to take him with him,