CHARLOTTE'S POVI almost couldn't believe my ears. Truly, I had suspected him for everything but hearing him say it… it brought another level of anger and disappointment.“What do you mean? I didn't poison her! We both know that we needed her and her baby alive. It's essential! But your mom had to ruin everything! Blame her, not me.” Catherine's voice came as a hushed whisper and I collapsed into the chair.My mother in law poisoned me. She killed my baby. She-“Listen, you have to be careful. We can't afford to slip. You're the villain, I'm the supporting one. Let's keep it like that. Understood?” Caleb's voice rang out again and my heart sank deeper into my stomach.“Now, listen, Owen's in a coma, we don't know when he'll be awake. Let's use this little time to our advantage. Or we could easily get rid of him now.”My hand flew to my mouth in shock as tears formed in my eyes. They want to kill Owen? Again?“You can't! I still haven't forgiven you for almost killing him the last time
OWEN'S POVI could hear Charlotte crying again. She's been crying everyday since I fell into this deep sleep. I hated it. I wanted to tell her it was okay. That I was okay. But I couldn't even lift a finger. My eyelids were heavier than a brick.“It's been a month, Owen.” I heard her say and my heart broke. It's been a month? How had she been coping?She's never left my side since I could remember. She was always beside me, whispering soft words of encouragement, reading me stories and even telling me what was going on in the company.Some days, she'll tell me about her fears and worries. Other days, she'll tell me how much she misses me. On bad days, she'll cry bitterly and blame herself that I'm in this condition. On good days, she'll laugh and tell me all the funny things we went through in our marriage.I always heard Ethan's and Roselia's voices now and then. Seemed like they always kept Charlotte company so that she doesn't get too bored. Funny enough, I haven't heard anyone fro
CHARLOTTE'S POV“Doctor, is there a problem?” I asked as I sat down in front of him and he took off his glasses.“Yes, there is. It's not concerning Owen's health so calm down.” He said and my chest heaved in relief.“That's a relief. What is the problem then?”“I've been getting… calls and texts. Just like you warned me earlier. Someone wants me to kill your husband. When I told him I couldn't kill someone, he told me to make sure Owen stays in a vegetative state.”My heart sank into my stomach. This was definitely Caleb.“Please doctor, you can't listen to him. Whatever he's offering, I'll pay you triple. Just promise me that you'll protect him, no matter what.” I pleaded as I clasped my hands together and he nodded in agreement.“I'll do everything in my power to make sure Owen gets better. I promise-”We were interrupted by a nurse that barged in, as she breathed heavily.“The patient in ward 503- something is wrong with him.”Ward 503… That's Owen!I sprung up from my chair as I
OWEN'S POV“You mean Caleb said all that?“ Charlotte exclaimed as she placed her hand on her head in shock.“That was what triggered my response. I knew I couldn't remain there while he tried to take everything from me. I had a family to protect.” I said as a small smile tugged on my lips while my gaze never left Charlotte.“He's finally showing his true colors. But we still can't let him know that we're aware of his tactics. He can be very dangerous.” Ethan said and I nodded in agreement.“I still find it very hard to believe.” I said with a bitter laugh and Charlotte gently rubbed my shoulder.“I found it hard to believe too. He was very good at disguising himself. He deceived us all.” Charlotte said bitterly and everyone sighed in unison.“What's the plan now?” Roselia asked and I fell into deep thought. I didn't know what to do next.“What have you guys found out since I was here?” I asked and everyone suddenly went silent.“Why aren't you guys saying anything?”"We don't want you
OWEN'S POVMy gaze darkened as I set my eyes on Caleb. How dare he act in front of me? Like nothing happened?“Owen! You're awake!” He said as he walked up to me and I noticed his eyes twitch when he saw Charlotte on my lap.I felt a squeeze on my arm and I knew Charlotte was trying to remind me to stay calm. I immediately forced a smile on my face as I looked at Caleb.“I'm so happy to see you, man! It's been what? A month? I can't believe you finally got out of that coma.”The fact that he's acting as though his betrayal hadn’t nearly cost me everything; my life, my family, my inheritance, makes me want to pull my hair out.The more I looked at him, the more I realized that his gaze was calculative, not caring or relieved.“Yeah,” I managed to say while keeping my voice steady. “Finally woke up.”“We were all so worried about you, man. You had us all on edge.” He said while pretending to be genuinely concerned, my stomach turned as he spoke, but I had to play along for now."Yeah, i
CHARLOTTE'S POV“Let's go to prison.” I suddenly said and Owen jerked up in surprise to look at me.“What?” He asked, his hand frozen midair as he stared at me like I had two heads.“I'm serious! Let's commit a serious crime and spend a few years behind bars. I bet it'll be fun.” I replied as I continued folding our clothes while he arranged them inside the large closet.“Charlotte, did you drink something?” He asked as he turned to look at me and I shrugged, a small smile on my face.“Yeah, I'm drunk. I'm drunk on your love.” I dramatically placed my wrist on my head as I leaned backward, and he chuckled.“I'll take it that you're very excited about the new house.” He said as he shook his head and continued with the arrangement.“Of course, I'm excited! This place is so cozy. It feels like we're on our honeymoon.” I said as I stood up and twirled around for a while.A smile formed on my face when I heard my favorite classical music, Fur Elise by Alexander Joseph, start to play, and I
OWEN'S POVIt was so much fun to sing and dance with Charlotte to her favorite song. The way she swung her body in rhythm, the way she purposely sang off-key, it made me feel so alive.Her laughter was infectious, and I found myself smiling like an idiot, as I flung all seriousness out the window.We sang together happily and she even yelled the lyrics out in excitement, making my heart burst with joy. I never wanted this moment to end.Going to see Michael wasn't something I wanted. I hated him with everything I had in me. I loathed him for everything that he had put my sunshine through.But I didn't have a choice. We needed him.She believed that convincing Michael to testify against Caleb would be a boost to the evidence we have against him and I knew she was right.But knowing Michael, it won't be an easy task.Suddenly, she screamed and I looked in front of me to see a truck heading our way. I couldn't stop to think, I had to protect my wife.“Hang on!” I shouted as I immediately
CHARLOTTE'S POVI'm getting very pissed off right now.Michael sat there in front of us with an unbothered look, his gaze flickering between me and Owen.He had a smug look on his face and it only made me frustrated. How can someone be so thick-skinned?I thought that he could be reasoned with, that maybe, just maybe, there was some part of him that was still good.I thought that he'd understood the danger that Caleb was not only to us but to him as well.But all I saw was a stupid man who was hell-bent on destroying himself.“Michael, Why don't you understand? Stop being so selfish and try to listen to what we have to say.” I pleaded as I managed to keep my voice steady despite the storm raging inside of me“Caleb is using you. If you testify, we can put an end to this, and you won’t have to worry about being used by him anymore.” Owen added, and I nodded in response, and he laughed, a deep, unsettling sound that made my skin crawl.“You think I’m afraid of Caleb? He’s the only one w
OWEN'S POVMonths had passed since my parents’ death and Caleb's cruel execution. One that he deserved. I couldn't help but remember him every now and then. The happy times we shared, the bliss and excitement that we experienced together… How could it all be a lie?“Snap out of it, Mister. The brides will be here any minute.” Ethan said as he helped me straighten my bow and suit and I rubbed my hands nervously.“Tell me the truth, Ethan, do I look good enough?” I whispered and he hit my shoulder as he fixed his bow too and stood beside me.“Don't you know that you have the limelight on you? I'm in the shadows here, Sir.” He said with a chuckle and I chuckled too as the priest walked up to the altar.“Can you believe it? We're both getting married on the same day to inseparable friends. This is called what, fate?” I mumbled and he shook his head in amusement as we turned to look at the entrance.“Damn it! The rings!” I exclaimed in horror and he slapped the back of my head as he took i
CHARLOTTE'S POVI took deep breaths as I stood in front of the beautiful gates and Owen took my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. I lifted my head to look at me and he had a small smile on his face as he rang the doorbell twice.We waited in silence, my breath held in nervousness and after a while, someone pulled the door open. I plastered a smile on my face and when the man looked at me then at Owen, a warm smile formed on his face as he opened the gate wide open for us to come in.I was surprised at how he treated us but then, who wouldn't treat Owen right, knowing who is? We walked inside hand in hand and the man guided us inside the house and told us to wait while he called his bosses.I glanced around and the beauty of the house took my breath away. It was magnificent and luxurious. It reminded me of how I felt when I first stepped into the Walkers’ house.“Are you okay?” Owen asked as he rubbed my hands gently and I nodded.“Just a bit nervous. That's all.” I said with a ner
CHARLOTTE'S POVI wasn't just nervous, I was panicking. The anxiety threatened to swallow me whole and sweat kept running down my face, ruining my makeup for the fifth time.“Char, come on! It's not even hot yet you're sweating so much. You know what, you don't need makeup. You're already so pretty on your own. Just stop being so nervous and scared. They're your parents, not God.” Rose said as she took out another wiper and started to wipe my face clean.I knew she was right but I couldn't help the fear that clawed at my throat, threatening to end me.“You don't get it, Rose. This isn't just anybody. These people are almost on par with Owen! How am I supposed to feel knowing that my biological parents are important figures in the country and I lived my whole life running from debt? Make it make sense, Rose!” I exclaimed in frustration as I collapsed into the chair.“We should have gotten this over with a month ago but they just had to leave the country at that time. Now they're back a
OWEN'S POVThe day was finally here. The day of judgment for Caleb.Charlotte and I stood hand in hand in the crowded courtroom, the tension in the air thick enough to slice through with a knife. My grip on her hand tightened and she looked at me with a reassuring smile.I turned and my eyes met Caleb's, who stood at the defendant's table with his expression showing that he was unbothered. He looked like he was ready to face whatever came his way, like he didn't care and none of this mattered to him.For a man who had caused me so much pain, he was very calm, which disturbed me greatly.I clenched my fist as the weight of everything he had done began to press down on me so much that it almost suffocated me.My parents... Charlotte’s parents... Beatrice… those innocent lives that he took. How could he stand there without a sign of remorse?The judge finally entered, and the room went silent. Everyone stood as we waited for him to take his seat. My heart pounded harshly in my chest as I
CHARLOTTE'S POVI stared at Owen in confusion and he ran a hand through his hair as he took a seat beside me and held my hands.“I'm serious. Caleb found out first, then Ethan found out and he told me. That's what we were discussing that day. I know it's hard to believe but I have evidence and proof. You are the legitimate and missing daughter of the Davies.” Owen explained and I just stared at him like he was cracking a joke.“Don't you think this is a very expensive joke? What do you mean by I'm the daughter of the Davies? Like ‘The Davies’. Are you trying to mess with me right now?” I asked in annoyance as I got off the bed and Owen sighed as he stood up with me.“He's right, Charlotte.” Ethan butted in and I glanced at him in confusion.“Hold on…this isn't a prank. You're actually serious about this.” I clarified and my heart sank when they nodded in affirmation.“How is this possible? I grew up with my parents. All my childhood memories that I can recall were with them. They neve
OWEN'S POV“What was it?” I asked in confusion and he sat up as he leaned towards me.“A bulletproof.” He replied and my brows creased in confusion. What did he mean by that?“What do you mean bulletproof? How would that have saved my life?” I asked and he let out a chuckle.“Well, it saved mine. Without a second thought, I went to the store room and grabbed the only one that was available there. I remember when you told your father that it wasn't needed and that he shouldn't get it. It eventually came in handy.”“I was supposed to take it to you so that you could escape unscathed but I was too late. He already held you at gunpoint so I had no choice but to wear it under my clothes and act as your bulletproof. The first shot actually hit me. Right here.” He pointed at his lower abdomen and my eyes widened in realization.“That's why there was blood everywhere and it made my fake death even more believable. The rest of the bullets bounced off and didn't touch me. I had no idea that Bea
OWEN'S POVI stood there in shock and confusion as I looked around for Ethan's dead body. Could Caleb have taken his body with him? But there was no sign of a bloody body being dragged on the floor.“Papa!” I heard Charlotte cry out as she saw my parents lying in each other's cold arms and I pulled her to me to stop her from moving forward.“Stop looking. They're probably happy where they are now. They died in each other's arms, that's probably what they wanted.” I said softly as I wiped the lone tear that trailed down my cheeks.“I need to find Ethan's body. He was just here when I left…” My voice trailed off when Roselia burst into a loud cry and crouched on the floor.“Where is he? At least let me tell him goodbye! What did you do to his body?” She yelled at no one in particular and my heart clenched in pain as I walked up to her side.I crouched down and hugged her to comfort her and I relaxed a bit when she wrapped her arms around me and wept like a child.I looked up at Charlott
OWEN'S POV“Ethan!”My eyes flung open in an instant and I groaned when I felt pain in my lower abdomen. I was alive. I made it out alive. But they didn't…“Owen! You're awake.” I heard Charlotte's voice call out to me and I turned my head to see her pretty face show up beside me and she held my hand tightly.“I told you I'll be fine. I always keep my promises, princess.” I said weakly with a faint smile and she helped me sit up, worry evident on her face as my face twisted in pain.“I have to go check on them… I need to see if they're really dead… I-”“No, Owen. You'll stay here and heal. I'll go and check up on them. I haven't told Rose anything about it yet. You have to rest.” She pleaded but I shook my head strongly.“We can't hide it from her forever. We have to tell her now.” I said.“Tell me what?” I heard Roselia say as she walked in with a basket of fruits and Charlotte had a look of panic on her face.“There's something I have to tell you,” I said as I struggled to stand up
CHARLOTTE'S POVI couldn't stop the tears from falling down my face as I watched my husband get wheeled into the operating room. He had held my hand firmly even though he was unconscious before the nurses detached our hands and took him in.I pulled my hair in despair as I sat down and stared at the floor. If what Caleb said was true, then that means… Ethan and Beatrice were dead. How would I tell this to Roselia?They were supposed to get married soon-I burst into tears as the thought of everything made my heart clench in pain. Caleb had been arrested by the police but it wasn't enough. He has to die too.My phone was shattered in Caleb's house and I had no way of reaching out to anyone. I couldn't leave the hospital since I had to be by Owen's side whenever he woke up.I knew Roselia's digits by heart but could I actually bring myself to call her? What would I tell her? How would I break the news to her?Would I tell her: “Oh, hey, your husband-to-be died while trying to save my hu