Mason wanted to hold her, but she wouldn’t let him near her. She said softly, “Don’t come any closer, Mason! Stay where you are!” It sounded like she was at her wit’s end.He didn’t even realize that Zoe succumbed to postpartum depression. Her family was torn apart and she had no loved ones at her side, so she didn’t even have anyone to confide in. To make things worse, he kept her here against her will and insisted that he was making it up to her, not realizing the irony of his actions!It was a mess in the bedroom and it felt suffocating in there.Both of them used to have sweet, endearing moments, but this was where they were now.Mason continued to keep her in the manor against her will. Mia didn’t know what else to do. Ella tried a lot of ways. She had used every method imaginable to try to spring Zoe out, but she couldn't even meet up with her.That was when she finally realized just how powerful Mason actually was!…Zoe was still trapped in the manor and she continue
Ella tried every method she could think of, but she couldn’t even meet Zoe. Mia cried her eyes out every day.Out of options, she decided she’d look for Leslie’s help. The night before, she smoked cigarettes throughout the entire night on the balcony. She even drank beers.Then, she started chuckling in tears when she was drunk. She murmured Leslie's name over and over again.She hated him to the bone!…Leslie was sitting in his office at the Imperial Hotel. He rested his legs on the desk. He was having the fiercest fight with the Lynches lately. So, he was tense and irritable.Then, his assistant, Lidia, came in, looking troubled, “Ms. Ella is here to see you, Mr. Leslie.”Who the hell is this Ella?Without much thought, he decided he didn’t want to meet the stranger. He said casually, “Send her packing! Issue her a check if she doesn’t leave. Tell her to keep her mouth shut about it.”However, Lidia didn’t leave. She added, “It’s Ms. Ella, Mr. Leslie. It’s Ms Zoe’s friend
Ella knew they were going to meet up and she prepared a lot of stuff for Zoe and her baby. Onesies and toys for the baby and supplements for Zoe. She stuffed all of them in her car. She thought about what she wanted to say too, but she broke down crying the moment she saw her friend. Zoe looked so miserable and sickly! She was very scrawny. Her chin was still defined, but there was a sickly air about her. Zoe looked nothing like a lady who had just given birth to a child. All her other friends who delivered a baby were brimming with energy and livelihood. It was such a heartbreaking sight. She touched Zoe and asked with a trembling voice, “What is he doing to you? Why are you this thin? Did you go to the doctor?”It had been a long time since Zoe last saw Ella. Her eyes were filled with tears as well, but she chose to speaking lightly to her friend, instead of telling the truth. “I haven't had much of an appetite lately. There’s nothing to worry about here!”Was Ella supposed t
All Mason succeeded in doing was hurting Zoe.However, she refused to moan out of pain. Instead, she strained her eyes and focused on the chandelier hanging off the ceiling. She recalled that he ordered it from Inverleigh when things were still going well for them.She loved it very much. They’d be having sex back then and she could just raise her head and bask in its resplendence and extravagance while it swung gently. Now, however, it was blinding and chilling to look at.They were hugging each other and he was trying hard to pleasure her. However, all she felt was a cold indifference. There was no joy or any tingling sensation when their flesh touched. All that remained was disdain and revulsion!She started to tremble lightly. Then, she yelled out involuntarily when she couldn't take it anymore. “It hurts… Mason…”Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks. Burying his face on her chest, he left his hand dangling on her thin waist. Their clothes were in a mess and both of them wer
Half an hour later, the black Land Rover pulled into Lockwood Hospital.Zoe never thought she’d bump into someone she knew when she got out of the car. It was Lilith’s parents, but they didn’t come alone. There was a girl who was younger than their daughter. She was pretty and looked pure as well as innocent. Her eyes sparkled too. In all honesty, she was better looking than Lilith was.That lady was staring right at Mason now.Carly must’ve gotten her for Mason, Zoe thought to herself. This explained why they were back in Brooksville. She didn’t mind, though. Lowering her gaze, she smiled faintly and brushed past them, walking straight to the outpatient department with Deborah in tow.Mason outright ignored them the way he would strangers. Closing the car door, he was about to leave when Eira spoke softly, “Is that Ms. Zoe?”She had seen Zoe’s pictures and knew she was delicate and graceful. Having seen Zoe personally had shocked her deeply. Eira used to think that Mason an
Mason was pondering on Zoe’s condition while he was smoking. The doctor had told him to do things that’d make her happy, but he was at a loss now. He didn’t even know how to make his wife happy. It seemed that everything he did was wrong.A slender figure stood behind him. It was Eira! She didn’t disturb him. Instead, she merely looked at him from afar. He seemed so lonely. Why was that? Wasn’t he happily married with a daughter? He should’ve been enjoying life. So, why did she get the feeling that he isn’t happy?After smoking two cigarettes, he was about to leave. However, the moment he turned around, he saw Eira. He was a mature man and it wasn’t hard for him to guess what Eira thought about him.He knew she had a crush on him.His eyes grew darker as he walked toward her. Eira’s heart started pounding. She assumed he’d say something to her. After all, they knew each other.To her dismay, he brushed past her without so much as a ‘hello.’Disappointed, she couldn’t help b
Zoe was shocked when she woke up. Her lips were slightly opened and she was panting lightly, as if she was still flooded with the tantalizing pleasure she felt earlier. There was an air of feminine charm about her with a hint of pure innocence.Then, she buried her face into the pillows. She didn’t want to face Mason and she certainly didn’t want to think about the orgasm she just had. She was weighed down with intense guilt!Turning her face to him, he leaned over and kissed her. Then, he asked, “Do you want to go again?” He very much wanted to do it. He could feel his blood pumping through his veins and was ready for another round. She responded softly, “I don’t want to do it again.”However, he seemingly didn’t hear it. He was so racked with lust that all he cared about was seeking pleasure from her body. There was no way he heard her in his manic state.It was pleasurable for him. So, he assumed it was the same for her.The next thing she knew, he was thrusting into he
Mason tossed Eira’s file aside. It was safe to say he agreed with her.Ava let out a sigh of relief. She was about to take it away when Eira’s passport-sized picture slid out of the file. She tied her black hair into a ponytail and her eyes were glinting.At first glance, she looked just like Zoe when she was eighteen years old.Ava acted fast. She picked up the picture, stuffed it back in the file, and got ready to leave. However, Mason called out to her, “Wait a minute!”Grabbing the file, he took the picture out for a brief moment and put it back in. He said softly, “We’ll keep her as an intern! She won’t receive any special treatment.”Ava tried to reason with him. “Ms. Zoe wouldn’t be happy when she learns about this, Mr. Mason. Eira isn’t any ordinary girl. She’s related to Lilith. I’m worried that…”His voice was even more nonchalant when he said, “Just do what I say!” He had given his orders, but Ava didn’t move an inch.Raising his eyes, he saw her smiling gently.“I