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
The sweet melody was heard, it was beautiful. Ethan had a unique and soulful voice. Avery couldn't contain herself, tears streamed down her eyes. Ethan's song touched her deeply. She felt loved.After he finished playing the song, he bowed, walked to his big sister, and hugged her. He wiped his sister's tears and asked, "Why are you crying?"Avery giggled and replied, "I am so happy, and I have received everything you have said gladly. What a beautiful song!"Grandma Rose hugged him tightly and said, "You have a beautiful voice, young man." Ethan thanked Grandma Rose and walked back to his seat.Uncle August smiled at him and said, "Your voice is so rich at a young age. Are you going to study music when you are older?"Ethan smiled and replied, "No, Sir. I will study Metallurgy and Materials Engineering." Uncle August was taken aback. He thought Ethan would study Business Management because he was the heir of the Shelton Group.Uncle August smiled and replied, "You chose well, Ethan.
Mr Moss and his wife were meeting friends for dinner at His Glory Hotel. On their way, they were surprised to see cars parked beside the road. Mr Moss became curious and parked his luxury car as well.Mr Moss and his wife got out of the car and walked towards the billboard. They overheard ladies praising the young man's handsomeness. Men were praising the young lady's beauty.During the proposal, a young lady looked at her boyfriend and said, "Honey, please promise me that you will propose to me with that engagement ring."Her boyfriend looked at his girlfriend with gentleness in his eyes and replied, "Sweetheart, I promise. I will place an order today." They watched the commercial until the end because they wanted to see the jewelry company's name.They were waiting in anticipation for the jewelry company's name. However, instead of the jewelry company's name, there were the couple's names. To their dismay, the engagement banquet and the wedding ceremony dates appeared at the end.Th
At the Evans mansion, Suzie was resting in her husband's arms in their bedroom. They were talking about Avery and Xavier's proposal. She was over the moon. She sent her a text message congratulating her.Her God granddaughter had been through a lot, and she deserved to be happy. She thanked the Lord for removing Jordan Bennet from Avery's life.After receiving Avery's engagement video clip, Suzie posted it on her group chat. She added her brother's family to her social media to maintain a good relationship with her youngest brother.At that moment, she received a call from her sister-in-law. She was surprised because she had never called her before. She smiled faintly and said, "Hello, sister-in-law. Is everyone well at home?"Her sister-in-law sneered, "Did you lie to my daughter when you told her that your God granddaughter was married to the young Mr Taylor? Do you think your God granddaughter is better than my daughter?"A surge of anger rose in Suzie's heart, and she asked, "What
In the early hours of the morning, Xavier looked at his lovely wife who was sleeping peacefully. He didn't want to wake her up. However, he promised to wake her up to watch the magnificent sunrise.Xavier started kissing his wife. Avery smiled and kissed her husband back. He whispered in her ears and said, "Good morning, Sweetheart. Let's go to the balcony to catch the sunrise."Avery opened her eyes and replied, "Good morning, my love. Did you sleep well?" Xavier indicated that he slept well. Then he took the warm nightgown, handmade mink fur hat, gloves and scarf from the closet.He looked at his wife gently and said, "I don't want you to catch a cold." Then he helped his wife wear warm clothes. Her husband's love enveloped her like a warm embrace.They walked to the balcony a few minutes later and sat on the sofa. They covered themselves with a blanket. Xavier smiled brightly at his wife and handed the camera to her to capture nature's beauty.At that moment, the majestic sun slowl
Even though Xavier and Avery had already registered their marriage, Xavier didn't want his beloved wife to miss any stages.On Friday, after he dropped his wife off at work, he visited his father-in-law at work to tell him that he would be proposing to his wife on Saturday.He indicated that he wanted the whole world to know how blessed he was to marry the most beautiful girl on the planet. Also, he wanted Aunt Elizabeth and her precious niece, Lily to be green with envy.His father-in-law was over the moon when he saw the delicate and exquisite engagement ring. His heart was full of gratitude to the Lord for blessing the Martins family with such an outstanding son-in-law.Xavier thanked Director Stanley and the film crew then he took his wife away. Avery was so happy that she was smiling from ear to ear. Her beloved husband had put a smile on her face. Since she met her husband, she had always been smiling.She wished when the Lord had created a human being had put a rewind button or
Avery shook her head, smiling from ear to ear. Xavier chuckled and pressed her to the bed. She was kissed passionately, and her mind became blank. Her husband smiled and said, "Let's continue tonight, my stunning wife."Avery sat on the bed in a daze. She was captivated by her husband's well-defined body. Xavier kissed her on her lips and said, "Sweetheart, please help me with my tie." Avery snapped back to her senses and helped her husband.She quickly applied a light make-up and wore black stilettos. Xavier took his wife's heirloom necklace and helped her to wear it. Avery smiled sweetly at her husband. Then she took the heart-shaped 1001 Nights Diamond Purse.Xavier whistled and said, "You are so gorgeous, my stunning wife. I want to hide you." Avery giggled and thanked her husband. She was stunning in a knee-high burgundy dress showcasing her curvy body and long legs.Xavier looked at his wife with eyes full of love and said, "Sweetheart, I arranged with the Taylor Jewelry Chief d
On Thursday evening, Xavier was in his grandfather's bedroom. He smiled at his grandfather and said, "Grandpa, I will propose to your granddaughter in love on Saturday.Then I will put my proposal video on the LED billboards around Durban. Aunt Elizabeth told my wife that no one would love her. I want to show her that she was wrong. The Taylor family loves and cherishes her."His Grandpa was over the moon. He walked to the closet and took the red velvet box into his safe. He then handed an exquisite velvet box to his precious grandson. Xavier took the velvet box with two hands.Xavier opened the velvet box, and he fell in love with the engagement ring. He looked at his grandfather and said, "Grandpa, I don't have enough words to thank you. This engagement ring is beyond gorgeous. Thank you so much, Grandpa."The twenty-five-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring was sitting in an exquisite velvet box. White diamonds surrounded it down the side of the band. It was rare and exquisite.
CEO Martins was in his office at the Martins Group. His eyes were fixed on his daughter's wedding invitation card, which was sitting quietly on his desk. The wedding invitation card was addressed to his ex-wife, Elizabeth Parker.Initially, Avery wanted to send the wedding invitation card to her estranged mother by courier, but her father volunteered to hand-deliver it. He wanted a distraction.His mind was occupied by a beautiful young lady. When she was in his arms dancing at Bridgette's engagement banquet, it felt right. He didn't want the song to end.He tried to remove her in his mind, but he failed dismally. He loved everything about her. When she smiled, all the sadness in his heart just dissipated.During the wedding reception, he held her in his arms again. He nearly confessed his love to her. Mr Martins shook his head. He had never thought that he would fall that hard for the woman who was so young.Caia Ford was thirty years old, but she looked like a twenty-five-year-old. S
At 11 am, Aunt Elizabeth and her niece arrived at the CCMA. They walked to the reception to register their name, and they mentioned the case name. The receptionist asked them to take a seat.Sierra was already there waiting for them. Elizabeth approached her, smiling and said, "Sierra, I apologize for my niece's behaviour. Please forgive her. Also, your job is still waiting for you."Before Sierra responded, Lily looked at Sierra coldly and said, "What? Over my dead body. Don't even think about it. You are not allowed to set foot in my house." Sierra smiled at Lily mockingly as if she were a clown.At that moment, the Commissioner called out their names. Then they followed her to the conciliation room.She looked at them and said, "Please take a seat. My name is Commissioner Steyn. I will be listening to your case.Should we fail to settle, we will go straight to the arbitration hearing. Mrs Rogers, please tell us about the case."Sierra looked at Commissioner Steyn and said, "My name
On Sunday, around 6 pm, Elizabeth requested an Uber and went to Havana Club to fetch her niece. Lily had been missing in action since Saturday morning. She left the Martins mansion without uttering a word to her beloved aunt.Elizabeth was so worried that she couldn't sleep a wink. As a result, she had bags under her eyes. She used a lot of make-up to hide them.When she arrived at the Havana Club, she approached the bartender. He smiled at her and asked, "How may I help you, Auntie?" Aunt Elizabeth smiled and replied, "I am looking for Lily Parker."The bartender called one of the security guards and asked him to call Lily. A few minutes later, the security guard came back with Lily.Her eyes were red, indicating that she was sleep deprived. She looked at her aunt, annoyed, and asked, "What are you doing here, Auntie?"Aunt Elizabeth replied, "I am here to take you home. Let's go." Lily looked at her aunt and replied, "Aunt Elizabeth, please stop acting as if you are my mother.If you