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On Wednesday morning, during breakfast, Mr Martins received a call from Mr Roy Saunders notifying him that his loved ones had been safely transported to the morgue. Mr Martins thanked him, and then they hung up.Mr Martins' expression was somber, and he said, "Aunt Rose, it was Mr Saunders on the phone. I will leave you here to take care of Lily." Then he took Butler Bruce and Clayton with him.Two hours later, they were at the Martins mansion. Elizabeth was in the living room watching the news. Her husband approached her and said, "Elizabeth, please accompany me to the morgue to identify my brother-in-law and my sister-in-law."Elizabeth wanted to refuse but she changed her mind. She went to her bedroom to change her clothes. August went to Aiden's room, but he wasn't there. He walked to his daughter's room.Avery had a letter in her hand from KZN University. She smiled brightly when she saw her father and asked, "Daddy, how is Lily?" Her father sighed and replied, "Lily is like a zom
At the Martins residence, Mrs Elizabeth Martins was in the living room sobbing. She didn't believe that her beloved brother left her without saying goodbye. She was overwhelmed with grief.At that moment, Butler Bruce opened the door for Avery, who was coming back from school. Aunt Bridgette had an appointment with the client at His Faithfulness Gallery. So, she dropped her outside the gate and left.When Avery saw her mother crying, she panicked and she rushed to her. She tried to hug her, but her mother pushed her hard.She was caught off guard; she lost her balance and fell. She bumped her head into the corner of the coffee table. The pain was so intense, she started crying.When her mother saw that she was bleeding she sneered and said, "You deserve it. I wish you were dead instead of my brother. While are you still alive?" Avery's heart sank. She had never experienced her mother's love. She was yearning for it.When Butler Bruce saw that Avery was injured, he took her to the hospi
Elizabeth was shocked to see her husband in front of her because she thought he had already left for work. What is he doing here? She looked at her husband with sorrow in her eyes and replied, "I need someone to help me at my brother's house."August's expression darkened and he asked, "Since when did my daughter become your maid?" Elizabeth was taken aback by that question and replied, "I am her mother. She needs to help me."August laughed out loud and said, "You are forgetful, Elizabeth. Didn't you tell me that you would never acknowledge her as your daughter? Get out. You don't deserve to be her mother."Then he called Bridgette and said, "Don't allow this woman in my daughter's room again." Bridgette nodded her head and went back to her bedroom.Elizabeth was so humiliated she felt like crying. She had been waiting for her husband to comfort her since she lost her brother, but all the comfort went to his daughter.Elizabeth was fuming with anger; she wanted to take her daughter w
On Friday morning, Clayton parked an elegant customized black Bentley SUV and a Silver Audi Q7 in the driveway. A few minutes later, Pastor Basil arrived at the Martins residence.Avery was overjoyed when she saw Grandpa Basil and asked, "Grandpa, have you eaten breakfast?" Grandpa smiled and replied, "My beautiful granddaughter, I thought I was late, and I skipped breakfast."Avery walked to the kitchen to prepare English breakfast for her grandfather. A few minutes later, Avery ushered Grandpa Basil into the dining room. She stayed in the dining room to keep Grandpa Basil company.When Grandpa Basil finished eating, Avery cleaned the dining table and took dishes to the kitchen. A few minutes later, Pastor Basil led them in prayer, and he asked the Lord for protection.Mr Martins walked to the Bentley with his children, Pastor Basil and Gabriella Stone. Hope and Bridgette walked to the Audi. Even though Elizabeth didn't like them, they decided to attend the funeral to bid farewell to
At Xavier mansion, Xavier was in the living room with his wife in his arms. He was touching her baby bump. Valencia was twenty weeks pregnant. He looked at his wife lovingly and asked, "How are you feeling, my love?"Valencia smiled sweetly at him and replied, "I am much better, my mother gave me some medication and it is working. Xavier looked at her with questioning eyes.He was told that his wife was not supposed to take medication since she was pregnant. Valencia smiled and replied, "Stop frowning, my mother's doctor told her that the medication would not affect the baby.You know how special this baby is to my mother, she will never hurt him." Xavier nodded his head and said, "I am having a get-together with my friends tonight. Do you want me to ask your sister to come and stay with you?Valencia became upset and replied, "Xavier, I don't understand why you are still having single friends whilst you are already married. What are you talking about when you are with them? Please gr
At Ebenezer Hotel, the Shelton family, the Collins family, the Prince family, and the Black family were sitting around the dining table eating.Mr Martins told them that the funeral service would take place at Grace church at 10 am, and then proceeded to the cemetery at 12 pm.Avery looked at her father and said, "Do you mind if I go straight to the cemetery? I can't shake the feeling that Lily is going to embarrass me tomorrow."Her Godmother patted her back and replied, "Lily will be grieving for her parents, and I don't think she will be able to cause trouble for you at the church."Her father nodded his head and said, "I agree with your Godmother. Your cousin is overwhelmed with grief. She will not be able to cause any trouble.Also, she would not embarrass herself in front of so many people who would be attending the funeral service."Avery smiled at her Godmother and asked, "Do you think I am exaggerating, Godmother? Let's bet. Should Lily behave tomorrow, I will go back with yo
At the Parker mansion, Lily was in her bedroom with her beloved aunt laughing. Aiden approached them and asked, "How do you think your parents felt in heaven when they saw you embarrassing someone, they loved the most?"Lily looked at Aiden, but she didn't utter a word. After Avery and others left the church, she felt guilty because her father really loved Avery. However, she had promised her aunt that she would chase Avery away. There was no turning back.Aiden looked at his mother and said, "Mom, one day you will regret every bad thing you have done to Avery, but it will be too late to regret it. My uncle and aunt deserved a dignified burial, but you allowed Lily to settle your scores in that manner.What was wrong with Grandpa Basil leading the funeral service? Do you know that Uncle Edwin personally asked Grandpa Basil to officiate his funeral before they left for Paris?Why didn't you ask Daddy the reasons for asking Grandpa Basil while we were still at home? Cousin, let's hope t
Aunt Rose was in her bedroom resting. She was thinking about her nephew's wife, Elizabeth. She was questioning her upbringing. It was clear to her that her parents had failed to educate her properly.She was shocked when she saw Lily walk to the Emcee. Lily was not behaving like a person who had lost her parents. Elizabeth had been nothing but a disgrace to the Martins family.Could a sane person allow a grieving child to embarrass someone in that manner? Elizabeth humiliated her husband and the Martins family by condoning her niece's behaviour.At that moment, she heard someone knocking on her door. She walked to the door and opened it. Grandma Rose smiled at Avery and asked, "How are you feeling, my grandchild?"Avery looked at Grandma Rose and replied, "I am alright, Grandma." Grandma Rose hugged her tightly and said, "I'm sorry my granddaughter."Avery smiled sweetly at her and said, "Grandma, I thought you would stay at Richards Bay to keep Lily company."Grandma Rose shook her he
Her father smiled and replied, "I promise. Quickly tell Daddy, what is going on?" Avery looked at her father and said, "Daddy, there is someone I like. His name is Jordan Bennet."Her father thought he was mentally prepared, but he wasn't because Bridgette told him about this boy a year ago. He even investigated him. He looked at his daughter with sadness in his eyes and asked, "Do you trust this boy, Sweetheart?"Avery looked at her father and replied, "I love him, Daddy. He put a smile on my face. It is a pity that the human heart is a mystery, it's impossible to see the other person's intentions. Should he hurt me in the future, I will take it as a lesson for being naïve.I promise that I will never disappoint you, Daddy. Also, I will not get pregnant outside of wedlock. I will never give Aunt Elizabeth a chance to laugh at you for refusing her to abort me when I was a fetus.Daddy, Jordan, comes from a poor background. He told me that his father is working at the shoe factory, and
Avery smiled at her mother, but the smile didn't reach her eyes and said, "Mrs Martins, you don't have the authority to chase me away from my home. Do you own this house?If you do, please show me the Title Deeds. Aunt Elizabeth, please don't provoke me because I will ask my father to transfer this house to my name."Her mother started to panic. What would happen if her husband transferred the house to Avery? What would happen to her and her niece? She wanted to strangle Avery, but she restrained herself because Avery wasn't a pushover.Mrs Martins looked at Avery coldly, then she got off on the second floor. Avery got off at the third floor. Her father left the study room door open. She walked in with the food on the tray and put it on her father's desk.Avery smiled brightly and said, "I cook this food with love, Daddy. Enjoy." Her father smiled brightly and replied, "Thank you, my lovely daughter.Your food presentation makes my mouth salivating. The food looks delicious. I cannot w
Jordan didn't sleep a wink, he was tossing and turning. Early in the morning, he sent Avery a text message apologizing to her for ignoring her.He indicated that he was depressed because his best friend, Luca, had been hired at Martins Group, but he was sitting at home doing nothing.Avery looked at Jordan's text message, but she didn't read it. A few minutes later, Jordan called her. Avery didn't want to talk to him, she just ignored it.At that moment, Aunt Bridgette walked into the room and said, "Sweetheart, are you alright? Your phone is ringing." Avery smiled at her and replied, "I am alright, Aunt Bridge. I don't want to speak to Jordan.Sometimes I feel like I am in a one-sided relationship. He lied to me about the graduation tickets. He decided to invite me to the ceremony after I hired a luxury car for him.I feel like he approached me because I am coming from a wealthy family. He told me that he was not happy with me because I didn't invite him to my birthday banquet. He ind
When Avery arrived in the parking lot, Lily was waiting for her. She rushed at her with a raised hand. Aunt Bridge shielded Avery behind her like a hen protecting her chick and asked coldly, "What are you trying to do, Lily?"Lily was fuming with anger and sneered, "Avery, don't hide behind your nanny. I will never forgive you for stealing my guests."Avery was dumbfounded. She didn't even know about her birthday banquet until her father told her during their dance. She looked coldly at Lily, then she took Aunt Bridgette's hand and walked towards their car.Aunt Mia looked at Lily and asked, "What are you talking about, Lily? What do you mean by stealing your guests? Did you have a function today as well?"Lily looked at Aunt Mia with disdain in her eyes and replied, "Stop pretending, Aunt Mia. You know that Aunt Elizabeth was hosting my birthday banquet today and your Goddaughter stole my guests."Aunt Mia was dumbfounded when she heard Lily's words and asked, "Lily, if I am not mista
Avery smiled and asked, "Didn't you tell me that you are not interested in dating?" However, she took her friend's hand and walked towards Siyabonga, and said, "Big brother, let me introduce the most important person in my life.This is my best friend, Gabriella Stone. Gabriella, this is my elder brother Siyabonga Cele."Siyabonga kissed Gabriella on both cheeks and said, "Nice to meet you, Miss Stone. I heard a lot about you from my sister."Gabriella smiled shyly at Siyabonga and replied, "Pleasure is mine, handsome Mr Cele." Gabriella was smitten. Avery looked at her friend and shook her head.The atmosphere was lively. The DJ was playing soft music. The Shelton brothers were sitting beside him with a glass of Mango juice in their hands.Aunt Caroline hugged Avery and said, "Happy birthday, Sweetheart. When I saw you on the television during the Grade 12 awards, my heart swelled with pride. Can I just steal you from the Martins family?" She loved Avery a lot.Avery giggled and repli
The following morning, Lily approached Uncle August in his study room and said, "I am sorry, uncle, I have to return the Penthouse keys, I don't want to leave my aunt alone here."Uncle August smiled and replied, "Lily, I was not trying to chase you out of the Martins mansion." It was clear that his wife had persuaded Lily to return the Penthouse keys. He took the set of keys and put them in his drawer.Aunt Elizabeth told Lily that she would invite the Prince family and the Black family to her birthday banquet, which would be on the 13th at His Grace Hotel.She told her that she had booked the 10th private room for her birthday banquet. Lily was over the moon.During breakfast, Mr Martins looked at Bridgette and said, "Bridgette, thank you so much for everything. I will never forget what you have done for me.I am eternally grateful to you for giving me a helping hand." Then he gave her the set of keys.Bridgette was overjoyed. She hugged Avery tightly and said, "Thank you, Uncle Augu
At the Martins residence, in the early hours of the morning, Aiden went to his father's study room and knocked on the door. His father looked at his watch, it was 4 am. He walked to the door and opened it.Aiden smiled brightly and said, "Daddy, please accompany me to the garage to buy a newspaper." Aiden was fully dressed; it was clear that he hadn't slept. His father put a robe on top of his pajamas, and he took his car keys.They walked to the lift and pressed the ground floor button. They drove to the garage in their Audi Q7 which was parked in the driveway. It was not far from their house.When they arrived at the garage, they saw parents and their children with newspapers in their hands. It was clear that they were looking for their children's names. Some parents had tears of joy because their children had made it.Some parents were gloomy because they didn't find their children's names in the newspaper. Aiden quickly walked to the garage with his father behind him. He forgot to
Avery and Aunt Bridgette celebrated the Festive Season together, and they exchanged lots of presents. Avery brought lots of gifts from Australia. She bought gifts for her loved ones except for Aunt Elizabeth and Lily.Aiden bought her a bracelet as a peace offering. Avery told him that she forgave him, but she was scared to treat him as her brother because he was easily influenced by his mother. Then Avery gave him elegant gold cufflinks.Avery received a call from Siyabonga asking her to meet him at His Mercy restaurant. Avery asked Aunt Bridgette to drop her at His Mercy restaurant. She smiled brightly when she saw her elder brother.They hugged each other, and then they sat down. Later, Avery gave him two gift bags and said, "This gift is for your cousin and the other one is for you."Siyabonga smiled broadly and thanked her. He opened his gift bag. Sitting in the gift bag was an engraved Rolex watch. Siyabonga hugged her and said, "Thank you so much, my baby sister. I love my gift
Afterward, Mrs Shelton took them to a luxurious restaurant, His Awesomeness, which was under the Shelton Group. They were welcomed by the restaurant manager, and he ushered them to their private room.Mrs Shelton smiled and said, "I have already ordered a few dishes. Please don't be shy to add more dishes should you see something you like." Avery smiled at her Godmother and nodded her head.A few minutes later, the waitresses filled the table with various mouth-watering dishes. Mrs Shelton looked at Avery and Gabriella and said, "I have ordered the kangaroo dish as well, please have a taste."Avery looked at the dishes; most of them were her favourite dishes. She smiled at her Godmother and thanked her. Also, there were spicy dishes which were Gabriella's favourite dishes.During their meal, her Godmother looked at her and said, "Sweetheart, I need a favour. Our Hand model, Sylvia, is seriously injured, and she won't be able to work until the cast is removed.She had a scheduled photo