[ Claire ]“Dad, what..what are you saying?” I still couldn’t believe that my own father has killed someone.“My silly girl, how can you not understand in all these years that your father is capable of doing anything. Do you want to know whom I tried to kill in the past but the luck saved the bitch?” He laughed like a maniac and I began to feel scared. He looked like a devil’s incarnation.“Dad, it’s not a joke if you want to hurt me then think again. Tristan will find out in no time and you know he can go to any length to protect me.” I warned him since I saw my bodyguards laying unconscious on the ground.His eyes darkened and he didn’t look scared at all.“Leila, your job is done here, if you don’t want your son to die along with you, leave and never come back.” He glared at Leila who wasted no time in running out of there with her son.I was all alone and my father’s menacing look was scaring me to the core.“Tristan can’t do anything because he is on a mission to save his dear ne
[ Tristan ]“Be careful, Ryan Bale is a sly man who is unpredictable. I don’t want anyone to get hurt. Is that clear?” I instructed the charity group members and my guards who were in disguise as they were about to enter in Ryan’s house. It was a risky task and a lot was on stake as I waited at a distance from Ryan’s house. I had to be extra cautious because Ryan must not get even the slightest idea of my involvement.I stayed in my car and waited for them to negotiate with Ryan since police was also with them.“Sir, do you really think that Ryan will easily give up his son?” My P.A. asked me who stayed with me inside the car.“I don’t know, I can only wait and see how they’d negotiate with him. I have invested my power and money in them.” I sighed but a part of me was unsure.“Sir, why is Mrs. Pierce’s P.A. calling on my phone? Where is your phone?” He frowned looking at his phone. I snatched his phone and answered the call. I realised that I hadn’t switched on my phone after my conf
[ Tristan ]Two hours passed, the doctors had taken her to the ICU and since then I hadn’t heard anything from them and this was killing me. I was all alone, there was no one to say comforting words to me. I hadn’t told her grandparents yet because they might not handle the shock. Travis was under tight security, Miss Kim was with him.I closed my eyes and all the moments we spent together danced like a livid picture. I fell harder than before for her and realised I might not be able to live if something happened to her.“God, please save her.” I prayed in a low murmur.“Sir, please take a seat. You haven’t rested.” My P.A. advised me.“I am fine.” I denied, how could I find rest when my wife was fighting for her life.“At least, have some coffee or you’ll fall sick yourself.” He insisted but I had no wish except to see my wife awake.Meanwhile, the doctors came out and I rushed to them with crazily beating heart.“Doctor, how is my wife?” I asked them.“Mrs. Pierce’s condition is sta
[ Claire ]Numbness in my body and dull pain in my chest forced me to whimper and I tried to open my eyes but closed them as they felt heavy, my head was spinning.“Claire, you’re awake?” I heard tired voice of my husband but I was in complete darkness. I tried to recollect my last memories and when they come back in bits and pieces, my eyes opened with a jolt. My father shot me and next I didn’t remember anything.“Claire, easy. Everything is fine, you’re fine.” His soft voice forced me to divert my gaze on my left side and his face came into my vision.He looked exhausted, his eyes had bags and red lines could be seen in them.“Tris…Tristan.” I murmured his name as I still felt dizzy, maybe it was the effect of medicines and long hours of being unconscious.“I am here, my love. Please, don’t take stress. The doctors will be here in a moment. You are safe. I am here with you.” He said kissing my palm.A smile crept on my lips when I realised that it was true, I was alive and the only
[ Tristan ]“Dad, why didn’t you tell me, grandpa and grandma about Mom’s health?” My son asked me in an accusing tone as he snuck by his mother’s side. He was glaring at me cutely.“Tell him, Tristan.” Claire teased me. I can solve any problem, tackle any challenge but this five years old kid made me speechless. How am I going to convince him?“Hey, buddy. I am sorry, I didn’t tell you because your mother got injured as you can see and doctors gave her injections. She was crying in pain. Could you see her crying?” I asked him, it was the instant answer I could think.He looked at his mother sadly and then shook his head negatively, his big eyes were moist. I walked to his side and held his shoulders.“See, that’s why I didn’t tell you and your great grandparents. Look at your grandma, how she can’t stop crying.” I pointed my finger at Claire’s grandmother.“I am sorry, Dad. I understand.” He said looking again at his mother and leaned cautiously to kiss her forehead. Claire smiled wi
[ Claire ]A week has passed, my wound is better now. Today, the doctors approved my discharge and I am more than happy to go back home after living a traumatic experience. I don’t share it with Tristan or my grandparents. I am having nightmares once again after five years. I’ll consult my psychiatrist once my wound heals.“Are you ready to go home?” Tristan asked me with a broad smile.“Sure, I am more than ready to go home.” I grinned, not able to hold my excitement.“Come, I’ll help you if you don’t want a wheelchair.” He said coming over me while Miss Kim who came to visit me, held my stuffs.“The office is really exploding with gossips, Ma’am. In the absence of you and Mr. Harris’ crime, there’s a sense of fear and insecurity among the employees as well as our partners and investors. We need to do the damage control before everything crash into vein.” Miss Kim filled me with the information I asked from her. I had been absent from the office for a week and my father’s crime is al
[ Claire ]I woke up with a worse headache as I again had flashes of the moment my father aimed gun at me and said the most hurtful words to slice my heart. I groaned feeling direct sunrays hitting my sleepy eyes. I sat up carefully as my body had turned stiff and I still feel mild pain when I move with force.I didn’t find Tristan in the room. I requested him to sleep in the same room but he refused to sleep with me on the same bed because he was scared of hurting me in his sleep as he has a habit of holding me. He took the couch despite my constant requests to sleep on the bed.I checked the time, it’s eight thirty in the morning. I decided to do my morning chores without anyone’s help since I don’t want to be a burden on anyone. My family left no chance to remind of this when I was recovering from the accident and I needed a caretaker for about one and a half month.I felt slight discomfort but I managed to bath and change into a loose top and skirt. I might be looking like a coun
[ Tristan ]“How is he, doctor?” I asked the doctor and the psychiatrist who were treating my nephew.“I don’t think he is in a good shape, Mr. Pierce. This boy has witnessed traumatic events and endured physical abuse, in such cases, children slip into severe mental issues. The panic attack was just an early sign. I advise you to treat him like a fragile case, nothing sort of violence and negativity should be around him. I hope you’re getting my point. The foster homes sometimes don’t provide a healthy environment. The charity homes or orphanage aren’t your option since he isn’t an orphan but comes from a well known family.” The doctors advised me.I glanced at the sleeping figure of the boy and thought about it. Ryan will come for him as soon as he gains his consciousness.“Thank you, doctors for notifying me on time. When can I take him home? I don’t want to leave him under a stranger’s care.” I asked them.“By the evening, you can take him but you have to talk to the charity group