When Ava Leon stepped out, she saw Adrian standing with his hands in his pants pocket, staring at her icily with disdain and resentment. At that moment, she loses hope that he has come to bail her or has her good in mind for coming. She folded her arms and like him, didn't sit down. Anyways courtesy demands that she says hello to him. And having been without food for three days,she felt her eyes dizzy and she shivered, almost bumping headlong into Adrian. But the latter gently steps aside, avoiding her completely. Ava Leon was only prevented from falling by the table before her. Her eyes, suddenly dark and she groped about with her hand until she found the chair and sat down. Thank goodness she didn't fall down, otherwise, Adrian would have still stood towering over her with the hatred on his face. She closed her eyes temporarily and calmed herself before opening them again. She has a headache and still throws every morning in the police station. But this
Ava waited but Adrian's hands never descended on her chin. Eventually when she opened them, he was glaring at her and he turned abruptly and was about to leave. “Hurt me as you want, but don't touch my parents” she requested. Just what kind of a man is Adrian Lester? Good looks, but bad heart. “You're not in any position to tell me what I will do. As long as my grandfather lies on that hospital bed, your lives will be miserable” he declared and walked away. That made Ava sad and she sobbed. Adrian Lester is going to hurt her parents. Her dad was already feeling so sickly and his heart is almost failing completely and he wants to hurt him and hasten his death? He could vent his anger on her, she'll take it. One day grandfather will be fine again and he will be able to tell everyone what happened exactly. Her hope is hinged on grandfather's quick recovery, thank goodness that he was not dead. Meanwhile Sam Leon's health had greatly deteriorated. The doctor s
Clara sighed softly and came back to her husband. “It appears Ava no longer lives in the Lester family. Anna said so” Clara informed. She cannot tell him that she equally added that her daughter is a criminal. “Where else could she be? She's not there and she's not here either?” Sam demanded, feeling his heart was beating fast with great difficulty. He was feeling very weak now more than before. “Calm down. It's late now. Tomorrow morning, I'll be at the Lester family and request to know where Ava has been to. Adrian Lester is her husband, he should be able to give a distinct explanation” Clara assured her husband. “No, I'll go with you. Even if I'm so sick,provided I'm still breathing, I'll go with you” Sam insisted. They raised Ava with so much discipline and love and she wouldn't leave her matrimonial home without telling someone where she's headed. “If you insist on that,Sam,” Clara shrugged. She doesn't want him to go because Anna said something like being a
“My baby!…” Nancy Blake blurted. Her eyes were moist and the tears were threatening to trickle down her cheeks. She was confused. What happened? Babies swapped? Simon now also was on his feet and he went to hold his wife. Everyone knows what happened on that day to the last child of Simon and Nancy Blake. Their baby was still born and Nancy had refuted it over the years that she felt as if her daughter was still alive when she birthed her. But Simon has gotten the dead baby and gone to bury her. He tried to convince Nancy that she was indeed dead and had been buried. But hearing the breaking news, Nancy felt like she would fly over the ceiling and get to the hospital. “Simon, could my daughter have been swapped? I heard her cry when she was born and later I was told it's a stillbirth. Maybe that dead baby was not mine after all…” Nancy blurted. “It's alright, Nancy. We'll get to the bottom of this. But I need you to stay calm. I'll make my findings at o
Adrian Lester stood in his night robe and stared at Alice with an icy gaze. Why was she looking around like someone who was about doing something sinful? “Ms. Alice, you should know your place in this mansion and stick to your duties. I don't like people who are supposed to be elders and yet, have no brain in their skull” Adrian bellowed. He has thought her grey hair meant that she's wise and reasonable. What the hell is she doing with these good for nothing poor scumbags? “This is Mr Leon and his wife, Ava's parents…” Alice was trying to explain when he interrupted her. “Like I care who the fuck they are? They can be whoever's parents, what do I care? Get out of my sight and don't let me disrespect you in any way further“ Sam Leon and his wife exchanged glances. He had watched this boy grow before him and he had always been reserved and doesn't interact with anyone. But he didn't expect that he would now become so ruthless and disrespectful. Isn't
“I have no past with your family and you haven't done us a single favour. What do you have to offer my family? We are wealthy and out of our generosity we hired you as our gardener. So what past are you talking about? Ava Leon will die in that jail for what she'd done to father. She'll suffer a worse fate than death and I will not let this go, at all. She can't kill a flea nor can he step on an Ant but she attempted to murder my father” Anna Lester declared, spat on the floor and went away. Sam felt he was running out of breath. He was now very weak. His heart pained him, not because of the news that Ava is in jail but because Anna said they have done them no favours. How can she say that, how can she betray him and Clara? How can she forget that they have no biological child today and it's all because of the help they rendered them. How can she say to him that Ava would die in jail. The only child he now has by adoption, was going to die too in the hands of
Simon blinked his eyes a few times, trying to hold back. She was swapped at birth. Nancy said it, she said her baby was born alive and she heard her cry. She insisted that he should investigate it but he shoved it aside. He felt she's getting worked up unnecessarily because she cannot accept the reality that her months of expectations would end up with nothing. But he should have listened to her. He should have investigated it back then and who knows, they might have known that fact many years ago and forgotten about the emotions that now clouded their hearts. For twenty years, Nancy had secretly mourned the death of a child that did not die. How can their daughter accept them as her parents? How can she suddenly be found and be told that the parents she'd known all these years are not her real parents? Who knows the kind of life she now lives? All these thoughts crossed Simon Blake's heart within seconds that he pulled his wife into a hug to console her. T
She was sweating profusely and shivering. Tears trickled down her cheeks uncomfortably. She didn't know how loud her scream had been and that the inmate with her had been woken up. “Hi little girl. Is your guts on fire?” She yelled at her, her gaze filled with annoyance. How dare this girl interrupt her sleep? She's the President of that cell. “No..no…please..my Papa..” Ava couldn't say more than that. She ran towards the entrance,but it was shut. Oh goodness, she was shivering. Something has happened to her Papa. “Hey, relax. You can't see your Papa. And don't disturb my sleep otherwise I will crush you at once” she threatened and hissed aloud. These baby girls raised with silver spoons are like that. A minute away from their parents, they start crying like a moron. Nonsense. Ava didn't care about the threatening, she kept crying aloud “Oh Papa, don't die, Wait for me to get back…Papa” she was sobbing profusely. She stood by the entrance, hitting t
As they stared at each other, different thoughts crossed their minds. Adrian knows that he wants Aurora as his woman again, but does she want him too? He doesn't want to embarrass himself again by trying to make things work out between them. Anyways,he sighed softly and looked away. Aurora was waiting, eager for him to take a step towards her. He should take just that first step and she would take the remaining ninety nine steps to him. “How're you doing Aurora?” Richard chimed. Happy to see her but especially his son. He missed Adrian and seeing him with Aurora and their daughter, he was pleased. “I'm fine. How're you doing too, father?” Aurora replied, smiling. Except Anna Lester that is no more, they appear to be completed and she could say Elsie was taking her place already. “I'm fine my dear” Richard replied. He kissed Elsie and gave her his blessings before turning to glance at Adrian. The later mumbled words that sounded like he was greeting his
Aurora was quiet. That's it, he'd always thought she was having sex with Patrick hence he insisted on a DNA before accepting Elsie as his daughter. “I never slept with anyone while I was married to you and after. You were my first and last man. How can you think of me, sleeping with your best friend?” Aurora bellowed,now her eyes were filled with tears. Adrian sighed and looked away. If they continue talking, they'll get into a tougher fight. They're fighting already and he doesn't want it to get fiercer than it already is. “Fine, I believe you. I'm sorry. But I'm telling you the truth when I said I never slept with Lola, not even once. And okay, no DNA, are you alright now?” Adrian asked, now turning away from her to get into the bathroom. It was only when Aurora heard the noise of the shower that she stepped out. The baby shower was starting in less than a hour. She went to take a bath quickly to get dressed. How can he not have slept with Lola? Is he so di
Adrian sighed softly. He knew it, staying in the Blakes mansion was definitely going to be a mistake. But her family insisted that they want him to put up with them. And now,the first face to come before him was Aurora's. “Hi,” Aurora said, smiling. She was dressed in a brown designer suit and pants. Her hair is styled with a curly tip. She looked gorgeous and a bit taller than usual, thanks to the high heels. “Hi” Adrian replied in his cold but masculine tone. He glanced at her briefly and looked away, focusing his gaze on her face. Beautiful as always, he complimented her in his heart. Aurora stood, expecting him to step aside so she could come in but he remained rooted on the spot waiting for her to tell him exactly what brought her to the door of the guest room where he's spending the night. “Hmmm, can I come in?” Aurora asked, still wearing a broad smile. She watched as Adrian, with a poker face, nodded and stepped aside, letting her come in. “Mom told
He pulled his robe over his bare body and dragged himself to the sitting room only to meet Santiago and Jimmy. He squinted, yawned and mumbled words that sounded like greetings. “Sorry we had to wake you up from sleep. I insisted on seeing you” Santiago informed. They were standing and Adrian requested that they take a seat. “It's okay. Thanks for the condolences, and please extend my appreciation to your parents” He declared, taking the sofa opposite the brothers. “Just my parents, how about Aurora and your daughter?” Santiago demanded, watching Adrian as he poured himself a glass of water. Adrian paused, placed back the glass of water he was holding and chuckled softly. He didn't offer the brothers any drinks because he found them holding glasses of wine when he stepped out. “She didn't come to New Jersey because of me, she's here with Patrick and being present at the funeral was simply coincidental. As for having a daughter, I don't have any” Adrian was
When the Funeral ended, Adrian remained by his mother's tomb and sobbed. All he could say was “Mom, Mom…” he would definitely miss her. The last time he was with her was when his father took him to be a mistake and wished that he was never born. He remained by the tomb, Jess wouldn't leave but stayed with him. Richard stood aside and scooped Elsie in his arms. It's unfortunate that he has to introduce Elsie to Anna as their first grandchild. She definitely would long to hold her in her arms, but it was too late already. Elsie is the spitting image of his lady mother. Father would definitely be pleased that he'd got a great granddaughter that took after his late wife. He was so happy to have her. Aurora stood by, leaning her head against Richard's arms, sobbing silently. She wished that she returned to Anna Lester as her daughter again and not the poor tramp she used to call her. She dislikes Anna but she didn't wish that she died the way she did. Alone, away a
Jimmy has to plead with her and promises to keep her updated on Adrian's state before Aurora agrees to return home. There were cameras all over the place and the two men working with Ray were also apprehended and taken away. A hot headline was all over the place by morning. Adrian Lester, the owner of Penguin breweries, was on the verge of death as he went to rescue ex-wife. Aurora was in shock the entire night and she wouldn't sleep. She kept calling and Patrick informed her that Adrian needed an urgent blood transfusion and he was having the same blood type with him. It wasn't long, Adrian was being transfused with Patrick's blood. It was during that time that the bad news came, Anna Lester had another cardiac arrest and this time, she didn't survive it. Clem got the news first and Patrick next. Adrian was in a bad state and couldn't travel. They didn't inform him about his mother's death yet until he gets a bit relieved. He wasn't told who's blood he was transf
“How can I achieve that, when a scumbag like you whose conscience has been eaten up by dogs abducts women to harass them?” Adrian snarls at him. At this time, Adrian focused on Ray Grimard but was watching Aurora from his split vision. He couldn't forget it easily that Ray used to be in the military. Ray Grimard glared at Aurora and his heart was racing fast. He still hadn't fucked her and she'd wound him, he was feeling a burning sensation of pain and helplessness caused by this bitch. Turning to fix his gaze on Adrian, he wondered where those rascals were that this rich brat could walk in. But seeing his bloody clothes and deep cuts, he knew a battle had ensued between them and Adrian probably overpowered them. “Tell me why you risk your life to save this bitch who cheats on you with your best friend? Who readily judged you when the scandal broke out,who hurt your feelings and emotions and attempted to murder you in the past?” Ray Grimard ridiculed. “My li
At this moment, Adrian was searching for the control panel to help activate the opening. There were at least three of them. Despite holding a gun, more hands are needed to have proper rescue and save their lives too. He found the panel and just before reaching it, he got a terrible kick on his shoulder that sent his pistol flying off his hands. Then another kicking followed at his back and he went low on his knees. Now, he'd got no pistol in his hands. He had been attacked and he was there to rescue Aurora. In order not to end up being a captive himself, he needed to think fast and find a way about it. His hands felt weak and paralyzed from the vicious kick. He knew attacking them both might not be a wise decision, hence he focused on attacking one and getting the other to hands down. As swift as lightning, he turned himself and yanked his entire weight on one of the men. Together they rolled on the floor. The other,now stretching his dagger to stab Adrian at any t
How can she not recognise him when he brings his perverted body before her. Why did it not occur to her to think within that line that Ray Grimard could be responsible for her abduction? She glared at him. Despite the candle is the only source of lighting in the room, her vision was getting accustomed to her environment and she saw him clearly as he got closer. “I was already getting impatient with your unconsciousness. I had to suppress my desire and wait until you wake up” Ray declared, getting closer to stand by her side, his bulgy part so obviously visible. “You bastard,” Aurora cursed. She tried to fight him back by struggling to get free but she couldn't. She was so furious staring at him. “I'd advise you to reserve your energy for the activities ahead. I have so longed for you, little puny” Ray stuttered, came closer to her and forcefully kissed her. Aurora bit his lips so hard that Ray Grimard quickly raised himself with a deep cut on his lips. He w