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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
Mrs Shelton laughed out loud and said, "Sweetheart, your big sis has her own parents. Hence, she is my Goddaughter."Ethan looked at Logan and replied, "Mommy, Lily told us that no one loves big sis at home. She also told us that she would replace her as the Martins' only daughter. Please adopt big sis, Mommy."His mother was shocked to hear that and said, "Sweetheart, Lily was joking. Uncle August loves your big sis very much."Logan took the phone from his brother and said, "Lily told us that even her cousin, Aiden, hates Big Sis very much. She said only Aunt Bridgette loved Big Sis because she was being paid to do so."Aunt Bridgette frowned when she heard Logan's words. Lily was spouting nonsense. She wasn't paid to be Avery's nanny. She loved Avery unconditionally.Ethan looked at Aiden coldly, and then he took his big sister's hand as if he were protecting her from him.Their mother was dumbfounded and said, "Sweetheart, Lily was spouting nonsense. Please don't listen to her. You
Two hours later, Paul and his beloved wife, Suzie, arrived at His Goodness Resort with their bodyguard, Prince Sam. Miss Hazel Elvis greeted them with a warm smile and handed them the set of keys to their villa.Bridgette was sitting on the balcony reading a novel when her parents arrived. She heard her mother's voice. Then she looked at the opposite villa. She smiled brightly when she saw her parents. She rushed to them and hugged her mother tightly.Her father didn't want to be left behind. He hugged both of them. He smiled broadly, then he kissed his daughter and said, "Good afternoon, Sweetheart. Are you well?"Bridgette was beaming with joy and replied, "Good afternoon, Daddy, Mommy, Prince. I am well, thank you. How are you?" Her father told her that all was well with them. Then they walked to their villa.Her mother was impressed when she saw the villa. It was lavishly decorated. There were beautiful paintings on the wall. When Bridgette saw the paintings, she was stunned. Uncl
When Xavier and his wife walked to the living room, their grandfather was chatting with his sons and his daughter-in-law.He smiled brightly when he saw his precious grandson and his granddaughter in love and asked, "How was your trip, my precious granddaughter in love?"Avery smiled sweetly at her grandpa and replied, "Grandpa, I haven't seen a beautiful place like that in my life. We didn't want to come back."Then she gave him a box of chocolates and a diamond-studded tie clip. Grandpa Taylor smiled brightly and thanked them.Avery gave her mother-in-law a box of chocolates and a diamond bracelet. Her mother-in-law was over the moon. She asked her husband to help her wear it. She hugged her daughter-in-law tightly and thanked her.Then they approached their father, smiling, and gave him a box of chocolates and a luxury designer pen. Their father smiled broadly, he kissed his daughter-in-law and hugged his son.Avery gave her uncle-in-law a box of chocolates and a designer leather S
In South Africa, Keith was parking his car in the Evans mansion's driveway. He was taking his future wife to His Grace Hotel to celebrate Valentine's Day. He got out of the car carrying a bouquet of Tulip flowers and a box of chocolates.He greeted his father-in-law and mother-in-law with respect and said, "Happy Valentine's Day, Mom." Then he handed the flowers to her. His mother-in-law smiled brightly and thanked him.Bridgette walked into the living room wearing a knee-high red dress and five-inch heels. She smiled at her future husband, then she bade goodbye to her parents and walked to the driveway with Keith in tow.Keith opened the door for her, then he walked to the driver's side. He smiled broadly and said, "You look beautiful, my future wife." Bridgette smiled sweetly and replied, "Thank you, my future husband. You looked dashing yourself."Keith drove the car to His Grace Hotel. He got out of the car, then he opened his future wife's door. He then took the bouquet of red ro
Avery was nestled in her husband's arms and said, "Sweetheart, the weather is warm and beautiful. Don't you want to take a stroll to the beach?"Xavier kissed his wife on top of her head and replied, "Let's change into comfortable clothes." Avery smiled and said, "Even though I didn't know where we were going, I packed our swimming clothes as well."Then she took her husband's trunk, her swimsuit, and a scarf sarong from her suitcase. They quickly changed their clothes.She tied her long chestnut brown hair into a bun, showing off her graceful neck and beautiful collarbone.Xavier looked at his wife and whistled. His wife was beyond gorgeous. He took her in his arms and kissed her on the lips for a long time.He looked at his wife with eyes full of gentleness and said, "I want to hide you, my stunning wife."Avery giggled and touched his well-defined abs. She hugged him tightly and replied, "I don't want to go to the beach anymore, my handsome husband.Please put on a shirt to hide yo
Xavier and his wife went to King Shaka International Airport. They checked in, then they walked to Xavier's Private Jet. The pilot and the flight attendants were standing on the steps waiting for them.They smiled brightly when they saw Mr Taylor and the young lady. The pilot greeted them respectfully. A few minutes later, their Private Jet departed from the airport.Avery smiled sweetly at her husband and said, "I like the design of your Private Jet a lot. Where are we going, my love?" Xavier kissed her on top of her head and replied, "It's a surprise, my stunning wife."Avery cupped his handsome face in her hands and kissed him. Xavier smiled and said, "Sweetheart, Uncle Keith cannot wait to marry my mother-in-law. When Grandpa told me about the Evans family's betrothal gifts, I changed the date of our return.We will be coming back on Saturday evening instead of Sunday evening. The Taylor family will be visiting the Evans family on Sunday."Avery was overjoyed when she heard her hus
Even though Keith had a calm aura, he was nervous inside and replied smiling, "Nice to meet you, Dad. Xavier took after my father. He has an intimidating aura; I think I took after my late mother."Then he handed the boutique of Tulips to his mother-in-law and said, "Nice to meet you, Mom. Avery told me that Tulips are your favourite flowers."Mrs Evans smiled and replied, "Pleasure is mine, Son. Thank you for the flowers. I like them a lot." Bridgette took her mother's flowers and went to the kitchen to put them in the vases.Prince Sam, Mrs Evans' bodyguard, walked into the kitchen to help Bridgette. He smiled at her and whispered, "Bridge, your boyfriend is handsome." Bridgette smiled brightly, then she asked him to carry the dishes to the dining room.Bridgette smiled at her parents and said, "Lunch is served." They went to the dining room to eat. Mrs looked at her son-in-law while he was eating. He was graceful and noble. The atmosphere was harmonious, and the food was delicious.
Caroline took her phone and dialed Valery's number. When it was connected, she put it on speaker and said, "Hello, Valery, it's been five years since you have saw your granddaughter. Why are you not visiting Sage?"Mrs Moore was still upset at the Taylor family for causing their business bankruptcy. They became a laughingstock. She sneered, "Caroline, I don't have anything to do with your granddaughter. Her late mother, Valencia, lied to us.She promised my beloved daughter, Valeria, that she would marry her husband when she was gone. However, on her deathbed, she told her husband not to marry Valeria.For that, I will never forgive her. I don't want to see the daughter of a liar. You can keep her.I will never acknowledge her as my granddaughter. Caroline, please don't ever call me again. I don't have anything to do with your granddaughter." Then she hung up.Sage was so shocked she started crying. She looked at her great-grandfather and said, "I am sorry, great grandpa. Aunt Getty li
Xavier excused himself, then he took his wife to the garden to talk. They sat on the stone bench facing the flower garden. Xavier started to panic; his wife was too quiet. He looked at his wife and said, "My stunning wife, I am sorry from the bottom of my heart.Sweetheart, I promise that I will never allow Sage or the Moore family to come between us. I love you so much and my life will be meaningless without you. Please, my love, don't be mad at me."Avery looked at her husband with sadness in her eyes and replied, "I don't want to lie, my love. I am shaken by Sage's hatred.Loving you is so easy, and I love your family because I love you deeply. My handsome husband, there is no reason for me to pretend because I already have you. So, my heart ached when Sage said I was pretending to like her.When Sage told me that she hated me because I replaced her mother in your heart, I was reminded of my brother, and it hurt. What would happen if one day Sage asked you to choose between me and h
In the parking lot, August and Paul were laughing and chatting after church. August smiled at his friend and said, "Congratulations on getting a brand-new son-in-law, my dearest friend. Keith is a good man.Even though the Taylor family is very wealthy, they don't look down on people. Also, Caroline will be there to guide Bridgette. She is kind-hearted and a good woman."Paul heaved a sigh of relief. He was scared that his beloved daughter would be despised by the Taylor family because the Evans family was not as wealthy as them.Paul thanked August and asked, "Does Elizabeth know about my God granddaughter's husband? He is so handsome."August shook his head and replied, "She doesn't know, my friend. Also, I asked John to hide this matter until the Gala. I am scared that she would do anything to sabotage my daughter's happiness.In her eyes, only her precious niece deserves good things. I will divorce Elizabeth after Avery's wedding, Paul. The only reason I stayed in this sham of a ma
After breakfast, Xavier excused himself and went back to his bedroom to check on his wife. When he arrived, his wife was sitting on the sofa blow-drying her hair. Avery stopped when she saw her husband. She smiled sweetly at him.Xavier walked to her, smiling from ear to ear, and said, "Good morning, love of my life. Did you sleep well?"Avery looked at him with eyes full of love and replied, "Good morning to you too, my handsome husband. I slept well, thank you. How are you doing?"Xavier took his wife in his arms and kissed her on the lips. Her hands were roaming over her body. Avery smiled sweetly at him and said, "Honey, please help me to dress up.I want to go downstairs to greet the elders. I have prepared gifts for them because we will be away on Valentine's Day."Xavier smiled mischievously when he heard his wife's words. He went to his wife's closet and chose a custom-made knee-high blue dress.Avery quickly wore her underwear and bra, then she waited for her husband to dress