When Lewis heard this, his face darkened. He gloomily asked in a displeased tone, "Then whose child is it?"Jake wanted to speak, but he shut his mouth when he saw Lewis's sullen face. He then pointed out, "Lewis, I am your best friend. I won't let you leap into hell, and I will support you. Look, man, I suggest you do a DNA test before making a decision..."Lewis hissed in irritation, "That is enough."He pursed his lips unhappily and glared at Jake. "Look here, Jake, I love and trust Isabella. I will never doubt whatever she says. I don't care what you think of her, but you should respect the lady I love as my good friend."Jake sighed ruefully, but he couldn't just watch as his friend continued to live in deception."Lewis, this is a girl who cheated on you with her stepfather—the girl who..."Before Jake could finish what he was saying, Lewis balefully shouted at him, "Shut up!"Jake fell silent immediately.Lewis glared at him and then said angrily, "Fuck you, Jake, and your fuck
Jake staggered backward, his lips starting to bleed."Jake, shut up! I don't care if I am deceived by Isabella or not. What matters to me isn't the father of the unborn child; I am going to spend the rest of my life with Isabella," Lewis stubbornly roared at Jake.When Jake heard this, he was dumbfounded by his best friend's unreasonableness; he didn't expect him to be so in love to such an extent."Lewis, if that is what you want, then fine, but I am going to prove to you that you are making a wrong decision," Jake warned sternly.Lewis glared at him and hissed in irritation, "Mind your business, Jake, and don't ever meet up with Isabella behind my back again."Having said that, he got into his car and drove off. Jake watched as he reversed and sped away recklessly. He shook his head; he didn't expect Lewis to love Isabella to the extent of becoming foolish.But he balled his fists, determined to confirm who the father of Isabella's unborn child was, and returned inside the house.La
After he was done with his buttons, he took his wristwatch and placed it on his wrist. He turned around and faced Isabella."You look handsome, babe," Isabella complimented.With a smile, Lewis replied, "Thank you, babe."They both drove to Isabella's home in Lewis's car. Since Laura had moved in with Chris, they no longer lived in a rented apartment; instead, they had recently moved into a mansion that Chris bought when he came to California.The butler welcomed them with bows before leading them inside the house. Since it was noon, they had lunch together before moving to the sitting room to chat."Mrs. Laura, your daughter and I have been dating for years, and I have recently made up my mind to marry her. I want to make our relationship legitimate," Lewis said.When Laura heard this, her face creased with a frown. Although she wasn't against her daughter dating, the idea of marriage while she wasn't finished with her college education was something she opposed."Don't you think bot
After Jake and Lewis settled, he turned out to be his best man at the wedding. It was after the wedding, that night, when Chris and Lewis's dad were having a drink and chatting happily, that one of Chris's underlings whispered to him.His facial expression turned dark, and his eyes narrowed. He was filled with so much anger that Lewis's dad noticed."What is the matter?" Lewis's dad inquired.When asked about it, Chris became even angrier, but he still replied coolly, "I think Lorenzo is still alive."When Lewis's father heard this, his face changed drastically. He had also thought Lorenzo was dead; that was the reason he allowed Lewis to marry Isabella in the first place. If Lorenzo is still alive...His expression became severe because he knew all too well that his son's happiness was now uncertain."What are you going to do?" Lewis's father asked worriedly; his anxiety was obvious.Chris smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. The anger he felt was evident in his gaze, and he
Being asked, Isabella became less confident. Although the man she saw looked like Lorenzo, she was probably becoming worried every day about Ben's facial features, which resembled those of Lorenzo as he grew."Not sure, Dad, but I think it could be him," Isabella replied.Chris was silent momentarily before he responded, "Don't worry about that. I will get my men to investigate and then get back to you."After receiving assurance from her father, Isabella exhaled in relief and then hung up the phone. She got into her car and drove off.After she left, the man she had seen earlier suddenly emerged from a shop across the street. He looked toward the school that Isabella had just exited, and his face became emotional."Isabella gave birth to a son. I have always wished for a baby boy," he said happily. If Chris or Isabella had been present, they would have confirmed that the man was none other than Lorenzo.After confirming what he wanted to verify, he stopped a taxi and hopped in, givin
Lorenzo grinned evilly. He had thoroughly investigated Isabella and Lewis; they didn't allow Ben to have ice cream because Lewis was allergic to it, and it always gave him a stomach ache whenever he ate it.Ben was deprived of it as he watched other kids eat happily. Lorenzo's lips curled up; he was now more confident that Ben was his biological son, as he had also been very fond of ice cream when he was a child."Uncle, do you have more?" Ben suddenly asked after finishing the one that Lorenzo had given him.Lorenzo sighed ruefully and replied regretfully, "I was in a hurry and couldn't get more for you before coming, but I promise that the next time I come, I will bring more for you."Hearing this, the disappointed Ben became happy again and said, "Uncle, since you have promised, you won't go back on your word."Lorenzo nodded, then opened his arms and replied, "Sure, I won't. Come give Uncle a hug."Ben hesitated momentarily before walking forward and embracing Lorenzo. After a min
Laura thought deeply but couldn't remember Lorenzo addressing himself. She replied, "No, I called him a creep and called security on him."Chris praised her wholeheartedly. "Good. Next time he shows up, call me. I will immediately run over to see who is pestering my wife."Isabella inhaled sharply after listening to their conversation. She was confident that Lorenzo was the person who had approached her mother and felt frustrated that Laura couldn't remember him.She stepped out, and that was when her arrival was noticed by Laura and Chris."Isabel, you're home?" Laura asked in surprise, as she normally received a call whenever Isabella wanted to come over.Isabella nodded and went over to greet her mother and father. Chris noticed she had come alone and asked, "How is Ben? You didn't come with my grandson?"Isabella replied, "Yes, he is busy with his homework."After noticing that Ben was looking more like Lorenzo, Isabella always made sure he didn't meet with Chris, her father. She
What angered Lorenzo even more was when Isabella walked up to Lewis and kissed him, hugging him right in front of him.He clenched his fists tightly; the vein on his forehead throbbed, and he barely stopped himself from marching toward them and tearing them apart after taking a step."Isabel, I won't allow you to enjoy your wonderful marriage for long. I am back; you will always remain my little slut. Daddy is back," he muttered coldly while glaring at Isabella and Lewis.While Lewis carried Ben in his arms, he held Isabella's hand as they walked out of the airport, chatting happily like a sweet family of three.Suddenly, Isabella's phone started ringing, but she completely ignored it.They hopped into the car, and the driver took them home. All the way home, Isabella's phone kept ringing non-stop.This drew Lewis's attention, and he asked curiously, "Honey, who is calling you at this time?"Isabella nonchalantly replied, "Probably a client who got my number through underhanded means
She struggled to step forward and eventually collapsed on the couch in the private room. She tried to keep her heavy eyelids open as she asked suspiciously, "What did you give me?"Lorenzo acted surprised, then scratched his head with a smile and answered seriously, "I forgot to tell you that the alcohol content is very high. Don't worry; just relax. Nothing will happen to you."That was when Isabella realized that Lorenzo had actually plotted against her. She passed out a few minutes later. When she finally regained consciousness, she was stark naked, and Lorenzo was nowhere to be found.She tried to remember, but her head hurt badly, though flashes of her and Lorenzo having sex came to her mind.She quickly dressed when she realized it was already getting late. On the table, she saw a piece of paper. When she picked it up, she read what was on it: "You are so sweet, Isabel. You are very freaky when you are drunk; we should try this out some other time."Isabella angrily threw the pa
When Isabella heard the veiled threat in Lorenzo's voice, her grip on the steering wheel tightened, and her hand trembled as she slammed on the brakes, panic rising within her.“What kind of monster are you, Lorenzo? Using your own son to threaten me? That’s disgusting,” she shot back.Lorenzo just sneered, his indifference palpable. “Anything for you, baby," he replied before abruptly hanging up.Staring at her phone, Isabella felt a whirlwind of emotions wash over her—confusion and frustration mixing in a chaotic blend. She rested her forehead on the steering wheel, dreading the thought of meeting Lorenzo. His unpredictability lately made her fear he might actually go through with his threats.Reluctantly, she stepped out of the car, anxiety gnawing at her. She worried that Lewis would divorce her if he discovered that Ben wasn’t his son, especially after he had caught her in bed with Lorenzo.Walking quickly, she avoided the gaze of the street surveillance cameras, her heart racing
When Isabella heard her father's words, she staggered in shock, unable to comprehend what he was saying. She stared at him, wide-eyed, struggling to believe that he was aggressively pressuring her to harm her own son.“Dad…” she called out, her voice trembling with disappointment and heartache.Chris replied coldly, “Isabella, I’m doing this for your own good. With that child around, you’ll never know true happiness. Lorenzo will use him to make your life miserable. Why can’t you see that? You need to get rid of him.”Tears streamed down Isabella's face, her disappointment deepening. “Lies! You’re only doing this because he’s tied to your enemy. You’re being selfish!”Despite her accusations, Chris remained unmoved, his tone unyielding. “Isabella, stop being so stubborn. This is the right choice if you want to keep your marriage and live happily. Don’t ruin what you had with Lewis. There’s only so much he can tolerate—don’t push him beyond that.”Isabella clenched her fists, refusing
Lewis leaned weakly against the car, muttering to himself, "I’m terrified of losing you, Isabella. I’m so scared."Isabella, hearing his heartfelt words, felt a wave of emotion wash over her. She rushed to him, deeply touched by his sincerity. "Babe, you will never lose me. No one can take me away from you—not even death. I’ll be buried wherever you are. I love you."She wrapped her arms around him tightly, offering comfort. "I promise I’ll never make you feel unloved again. I will always be by your side."They remained in each other's embrace, listening to the steady rhythm of their heartbeats in silence. After a while, Isabella lifted her head and leaned in for a kiss.Lewis lowered his head, capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. When they finally pulled away, Isabella smiled and suggested, "Let’s go home. I’ve missed sleeping beside you.""Okay," Lewis replied without hesitation, echoing her sentiment.As they drove home, smiles on their faces, even the housekeeper was taken aba
Isabella shot Lorenzo a sharp look, her voice icy as she demanded, "How did you know about the divorce? Are you spying on my husband and me?"Lorenzo felt a flash of anger at her condescending tone, but he buried it deep down. He would unleash his frustration later—once he had won her over. For now, he forced a smile and explained, "Of course not. Your divorce is already making the rounds in the news. Your father may be trying to suppress it, but it's out there. You have nothing to lose by being with me. Remember, we have a child together. Why not elope with me? You won’t regret choosing me over that weakling."Isabella's cold stare pierced through him. She recognized his attempt to manipulate her feelings for their son as a bargaining chip.With a disdainful sneer, she replied, "Even if I divorce my husband, I will never end up with a disgusting man like you, Lorenzo."Exhausted from the conversation, she turned to leave, heading for her car. But Lorenzo swiftly grasped her wrist, pu
When Jake heard what Lewis said, he couldn't believe it. He turned to him, doubt creeping into his voice. "You want to divorce Isabella?"Lewis nodded, his expression resolute. "Yes. I can't live with the knowledge that she cheated on me. She had no respect for me—bringing another man into our home and sleeping with him on our matrimonial bed."Jake regarded Lewis thoughtfully. Growing up alongside him, he had witnessed how poorly Lewis handled his relationship with Isabella. He offered serious advice. "Don't be impulsive. Think it through before making such a big decision."Lewis nodded, but his gaze remained unwavering. "I know what I’m doing."Jake sensed that further persuasion was futile. A few hours later, Lewis left Jake's home and drove to his attorney's office.Once inside, he was invited to take a seat."Lewis, I was just about to call you..." the attorney began, but Lewis cut him off."I'm not here for that," he said, his face hardening.The attorney raised an eyebrow, wait
Lewis's heart raced when he saw Isabella turn to him, her bloodshot eyes brimming with tears. He quickly realized that someone must have sent her a photo of him and Alicia together.He took a deep breath, fighting the urge to comfort her, and instead envisioned the betrayal of Lorenzo with Isabella in their own bed. Anger surged within him, and he stormed into the bathroom, stripping off his clothes and stepping into the shower. The water cascaded over him, but it did little to wash away his turmoil.When he emerged, a towel wrapped around his waist, he found Isabella waiting for him, her expression a mix of hurt and fury. "Did you sleep with her?" she demanded.Lewis didn’t respond. Instead, he focused on selecting an outfit from the wardrobe, trying to keep his composure. Suddenly, Isabella sprang to her feet, rushing toward him and gripping his arm tightly. She thrust her phone in front of his face. As he feared, the photo was there—proof of his indiscretion. "Are you mute now? C
Lewis wasn't paying attention at all; instead, he interrupted Jake, wrapping his arm around Alicia's shoulders and asking, "How does she look? Is she prettier than Isabella, right?"Jake, caught off guard by the question, hesitated. He glanced at Alicia, who awaited his response, and then at Lewis, whose expression hinted at a brewing storm if he didn't say the right thing.With a forced smile, Lewis answered tentatively, "She’s really gorgeous. I think she’s prettier than Isabella. Can I borrow her for a sec?"After a reluctant nod from Lewis, he leaned in and whispered something to Alicia before slumping onto the couch, clearly drunk.Once Lewis had given his approval, Alicia stood up and followed Jake to a quieter corner where they could talk. "Hi, Alicia," Jake began. "My friend is actually having some issues with his..."Before he could finish, Alicia interrupted with a smile. "He told me everything."Jake’s lips twitched at her response, realizing just how poorly he had judged t
Jake wasn’t surprised. He had sensed that Isabella hadn’t truly moved on from Lorenzo, and he knew this day would eventually come. Still, he hadn’t anticipated it would unfold like this.He squatted down beside Lewis, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. “Bro, I know you’re hurting. Honestly, I’m not sure what to say that’ll make it better. Let’s get you changed first, and then we’ll go out for a drink.”Jake stood up, pulled Lewis to his feet, and led him inside.His girlfriend caught sight of them and raised an eyebrow at Lewis’s disheveled state. Jake shot her a glance, and she held back her questions.Once inside his room, Jake helped Lewis change into a fresh outfit. When they emerged, Jake approached his girlfriend. “Darling, I’m taking my brother out for a bit,” he said, leaning down to plant a quick kiss on her cheek.“Please come home soon, and be safe,” she replied, concern etched on her face.Jake nodded and left the house with Lewis, who had remained silent since he