Third POV***Ana's steps quickened as she approached the living room. She took a moment to compose herself, hurriedly wiping her eyes before pushing the door open. "Have you seen my daughter?" Theodora asked, staring at her tear-stained cheek and feeling no remorse.Ana nodded her head in response, it was true that she hadn't seen Lisa all morning.Just when they were talking, Lisa walked in, dressed in a mini skirt and a skimpy shirt that exposed most of her cleavage.Theodora's posture changed the moment her eyes met Lisa's. She stood up abruptly and strode towards her daughter, her arms crossed across her chest. "Where the hell have you been?""oh Aunty Kate, what brings you to our home?" Lisa ignored her mother and went towards Kate, giving her a warm hug.Theodora could feel her anger building, her hand balling into a tight fist at her side. It was clear that she had given her daughter too much freedom, and now that freedom was being used to disrespect her. Burning with rage,
Abigail's POV***"Total sum is $1036, would you prefer to pay with a card or cash?" The sales lady stood before me, her hands outstretched as she offered me the white polythene bags. I had been craving ramen noodles for so long and that was why I decided to come to the store myself and to prepare it for dinner. It was around six pm in the evening and definitely the perfect timing.I shove my hand into my purse, searching for my card. Finally, my fingers found the familiar smooth plastic, and I pulled it out, offering it to the sales lady with a slight blush of embarrassment.I waited for the familiar beep of the POS machine, but it never came. Instead, I saw the sales lady's expression shift from friendly to concerned."What's the problem?" I asked, not sure of what was going on."I'm sorry, ma'am, but your card has been declined. Do you have another card that you can use to complete your purchase?" The sales lady said while giving me back my bank card with a slight frown on her fac
Abigail's POV***Feigning a yawn, I turned to give her a look that said I wasn't interested in what she was saying."Are we finished here?" I asked, my words sharp. My tone made it clear that I had reached my limit, and I was not interested to hear any more of her rantings."You uncultured swine, how dare you question my authority?" I saw her raise her hand, and for a moment I thought she was going to strike me. But then, just as quickly as the anger had risen, it seemed to dissipate. She relaxed her hands and let out a slow breath as if trying to regain control of herself. "The Brundeen's don't make rash decisions, if not I would have cut your throat right here and right now. You. Crazy. Slut" She said through gritted teeth and I couldn't help myself from letting out a soft chuckle.'This woman must be going through a tough breakup' I joked in my head, she was obviously not in her right senses.Despite being Henry's aunt and the first daughter of the Brundeen family, she acted wit
Third POV***"Ma'am wake up" Adonis touched Abigail's cheeks gently, he wiped the tears on her cheek with his hands and turned to look at the men whose bodies lay almost lifeless on the ground.It will take them a lot of time to recover.He turned back his attention to his boss's woman, he knew he failed at protecting her and it could cost him his job."Fuck!" He clenched his jaw, stifling a string of curse words. Taking a deep breath, he reached out to check for a pulse on her wrist. His fingers pressed lightly against her skin, and he waited for the telltale flutter of her pulse. Luckily, she was still alive and he let out a sigh of relief.He lay on the ground, panting and trying to catch his breath. Once he felt a little more composed, he got to his feet. With shaking hands, he lifted Abigail into his arms and carried her over to the car. The vehicle was damaged, but it was still functional. He opened the back door and carefully laid her inside. That was the only way he could g
Third POV***"Kate" Henry yelled out furiously, he didn't even bother to give her a little bit of respect."Oh Henry" Kate descended the stairs, her arms spread out as if beckoning him for a hug."Don't you dare lay a hand on me! The only reason you're still breathing is because we're family, and even that is barely enough to save you!" Henry said through gritted teeth, the inner demon in him was begging to be released and he struggled to keep it at bay.His inner demon wanted no other than his aunt's blood."Why did you send your goons after Abigail?" Henry demanded, his body exuding power."Goons?" Kate asked, she looked at him as if he was saying something crazy."What are you talking about huh? Where's the proof." Kate challenged, she was a bit taken aback but she didn't let her nervousness show on her face."You are really testing my patience aunt! I won't spare you if anything happens to her" Henry pointed his fingers as if to warn her.Kate was speechless, her hands covering h
Third POV***So far so good, one month has passed and Abigail has been living peacefully in Henry's mansion.Her body had recovered and she was now feeling a lot more better.Henry, being the overprotective man that he is wouldn't let Abigail go as far as the Kitchen without appointing countless guards to follow her.Tonight was the fourth anniversary of the Brundeen's group, it was held in one of the most exquisite hotels in the country.A lot of prominent figures were invited and even some managed to get in only because of the powerful connections that they had.The party had already started and Abigail's heart hammered in her chest, she looked over to see Henry with his shiny blue mask on his face, making him look like a sexy devil.The mask matched perfectly with his navy blue suit, there was no doubt that it was worth a fortune.Abigail slipped the silk mask over her head, her fingers skillfully tying the bow at the back. She adjusted it carefully, making sure it was secure but
Third POV***"Well, well, well," the woman purred, her lips curled in a sly smirk. "You must be Henry's new chick." She took a sip of her drink, her eyes never leaving Abigail's face. "What's it like being his latest conquest?”Abigail's eyes scanned the name that was boldly written in color gold- Cassandra.She didn't like that Cassandra referred to her as Henry's 'chick' so she avoided the question and remained silent."I'm so sorry about that," she said with a smile. "Let's start again. My name is Cassandra, but you can call me Cass, if you like."Cassy extended her hand for a handshake and reluctantly Abigail accepted, retracting her hand almost immediately."I'm Abigail." She already knew that Cassy knew her name but for the sake of courtesy, she decided to introduce herself again."Well, nice to meet you" Cassy lifted her glass, her eyes sparkling with mischief. With a wink, she clinked her glass against Abigail's before tipping her head back and draining her drink in one gulp
Henry's POV***"Hey young master, it's been a while."I heard a soft, feminine voice behind me, and I turned to see a woman standing there. My brow furrowed as I took in her appearance, trying to place her in my mind. Who was she?I racked my brain, trying to recall any memory of ever meeting her before. Yet, nothing came to mind."Hi," I said, my voice devoid of warmth. I turned away from the woman, a slight frown on my face as I sought to look for Abigail. My eyes darted around the room, searching for any sign of her. She must have been so bored and lonely. After greeting those people for the sake of courtesy, I was getting tired and I wanted her in my arms.Her strawberry scent always had a way of making me forget about my worries. Soon my gaze fell on her beautiful angelic figure.And there she was, chatting with a woman I knew all too well - Cassy.Cassy wasn't a threat so I was calm and didn't feel alarmed."Hey handsome"The annoying lady called again and I scoffed, what the
Abigail's POV *** Thirty minutes had passed since Ethan's death and I couldn't stop my body from shaking. Henry stood by my side, his hands wrapped around my shoulder in a comforting way. "He is dead?" I asked in a whisper even though I knew the answer. Henry pulled me closer and placed a kiss on my forehead. I saw them wrap Ethan up into a black big plastic bag and I confirmed it to be true. What other evidence do I need? Ethan was dead and I would never see him anymore. He died because he was trying to save me, how can I ever forget that? I sniffed back my tears and stared at the street filled with reporters. "Henry Brundeen!" Grandfather Brundeen called with a snort and my gaze traveled to look at him. The rest of the Brundeen family followed him, their eyes swollen. "Your beloved cousin is dead and you care to comfort the woman who had gotten him killed in the first place." Grandfather Brundeen's words were like a knife and they pierced through my heart. "Abigail is
Third POV***The next day in the morning, due to the drama from last night, Abigail couldn't have enough sleep and so she paraded around the mansion.Henry was fast asleep and she didn't want to disturb him.Her presence was needed in the station and so she decided to leave on her own.Abigail was wearing a simple dress with little to no make-up.She decided not to disturb Henry, after all, they only needed her presence in the station and not anyone else.A driver in the mansion offered to drive Abigail and she accepted, especially since Henry had warned them to never let Abigail outside on her own again.Abigail would have preferred if Adonis drove her instead but Henry had given him a short break.Soon they got to the station and Abigail walked into the big building."You, what are you doing here?" Mrs Williams legs and arms were in chains but when she caught sight of Abigail, her blood boiled.The officers had told her that the CEO of Zeng company would be coming to see her, so wh
Third POV***Three days passed, and Abigail finally received her pregnancy test results from the doctor. The news was in, and it was official—Abigail was expecting.It was said that she was three weeks pregnant, and news of her pregnancy quickly spread throughout the mansion. Henry decided that he would break the news to his family and also have a little party to celebrate the arrival of their unborn child.They all sat around a huge table. All members of the Brundeen family were present except grandfather Brundeen who had solely refused to attend.The Williams were also present, Henry felt like their presence was needed also.Kate was sitting at the table, her eyes eagerly searching for something on Abigail's body.The news of Henry's proposal went viral and they had been struggling to grasp the reality.And so they decided to come see if it was true.Kate, who had never liked Abigail, was the first to speak, her tone calm and quiet."Abigail, your face is looking really pale." Kat
After spending some minutes in the cinema and watching real movies, they decided that it was time to see the surprise that Henry had prepared for Abigail.Abigail didn't know what the surprise was all about.They were on the rooftop and it was quite dark, she found it hard to make out anything on the roof.Henry squeezed her hands lightly and she stared at him with affection.Minutes passed and she wanted what he had prepared for her.She could hardly contain her excitement and she looked around.Soon, sparks went flying in the air and at first, it came as a shock, she placed her head on Henry's chest, shivering with fear.Henry wrapped his arms around her, he never expected her to react the way she did.He thought that women liked fireworks.This was all Zayn's idea. He decided that he would make sure to scold Zayn after this."It's just a firework, Abigail." Henry whispered softly into her ear, biting her earlobe a little as he teased her.Abigail shook her head, wanting to stay in
"You have shown me that true love is not just a fairy tale, but a reality that can be held in the palm of our hands.I can't begin to explain how I feel whenever I'm with you. You are my happiness and I can't afford to lose you Abi.My world revolves around you. Before I found out that you were the mother of our son, I loved you Abigail.I don't know how that was possible but I fell in love with you at first sight.As we stand at the edge of this new chapter, I know that there is no one else I would rather face it with than you. You are my partner, my soulmate, my best friend, and I cannot imagine a future without you.From the first moment we met Abigail...I knew that there was something special between us. A spark that was undeniable and irresistible. And as the months have passed, that spark has only grown into a flame that burns brighter than the stars.So, with a heart full of love and a soul full of hope, I ask you now to take this journey with me. To share your life with mine,
Third POV***Abigail's stomach felt filled up and she stared at Henry, a chocolate stain smeared close to her lip.She hadn't taken notice of it and so she continued biting the huge chocolate stick.Henry then thought of an idea, he grinned maniacally and then said in a cold voice."Look over there, Abi" Abigail turned to look at the direction he pointed at, her brows knitted together as she saw absolutely nothing, just the people going on with their normal activities.The children jumping and playing and the cars moving along the road.Before she could turn back to look at him, she felt his warm tongue on her cheek, sulking it up like he was about to eat her face.Abigail was stunned, she stood there, unable to move. What had he just done?Henry licked them off with his lips seductively and then moved away from her. Making sure to relish the taste in his mouth.It seemed like Abigail's face added a special charm to the chocolate and made it even more sweet.Henry had never been a fa
Abigail's POV***I rubbed my nose and sniffed back the tears that welled up in my eyes. My heart felt heavy and I found it hard to even swallow the invincible lump in my throat.Lately, I have been feeling emotional and I couldn't quite place why.There was just this feeling of emptiness. What was making me feel that way? I had zero idea.My reflection in the mirror made me almost puke and I stared away. The dark circles under my eyes were so visible and it made me want to burst into another round of tears. Would Henry continue to love me?He must probably hate my new attitude.With a frown on my face, I walked out of the room and I was about to lay on the bed when a tall figure collided with my face, making me halt my step."Ouch" I pouted and touched my head, my eyes looking up to see Henry with a wide grin on his face.He was wearing a casual hoodie and a pair of joggers. But it wasn't just a casual hoodie, it had some romantic designs on it and judging by the material, one cou
The director had an evil smile on his face. He stood up and creeped around behind Lisa. She was nervous as hell, her fingers twitching, ready to grab her pepper spray if he got too close.His hands caressed the strap of her clothes.Lisa, realizing what was going on, stood up immediately, her eyes blazing with fire."What are you doing?""C'mon Lisa, you know what I mean. Don't expect me to spell it out" The director said casually, rolling his eyes as he saw Lisa make a fuss about it."If this is what you are planning to do then I'm not going to sit here and let you lay your filthy hands on me." Lisa's eyes were already crimson red.She found it disgusting to know that an ugly man like the director of the Han group was proposing to have a relationship with her.Lisa wasn't that desperate to beg for a role. She would rather walk out and never look back.Grabbing her purse from the table, she proceeded to leave but she felt a strong grip on her hand before she could take the next step.
Henry pulled Abigail in close, wrapping her up in a warm hug. His fingers grazed softly across her face, lingering over her features with a tenderness that showed how much he cared about her. Abigail's eyes fluttered open, her body feeling weak all of a sudden.She even found it difficult to stand on her own, her breathing increasing."I will go get my phone. I need to call a doctor." Panic was written all over Henry's face as he stared at her pale skin.He was about to lay her gently on the ground when she held his hand gently.Henry's gaze dropped from Abigail's face, his eyes narrowing as he focused on her hand. "Don't go Henry, I'm okay. It's just an exercise. I'm just tired, that's all." Abigail said with a reassuring smile.She struggled to sit up, wiping the sweat that was on her face with her palms.Managing to fake a smile, she tried convincing him, hoping to put his mind at rest.Henry wasn't sure if this was a good idea. He knew that she needed to see a doctor."I...I"He