After her father posed this question, Isabella realized the reason he had invited her husband home was to find out if she would elope with Lorenzo.She felt disappointed, but not for anyone else; she was disappointed in herself. She shut her eyes, feeling suffocated for no apparent reason.Now she knew her father had already found out that she was meeting with Lorenzo, but her face was creased with confusion as to why he had not made any effort to get rid of him.Finally, she looked straight into her father's eyes and responded to his question with determination in her gaze: "I love my husband, and I am not leaving for anyone."Chris reclined in the executive chair, a smile that didn't reach his eyes on his face. His fingers drummed on the table for a few seconds before he raised an eyebrow. "Have you told him about the boy?"Isabella's heart tightened at this question; her fists clenched tightly as she appeared very nervous and hesitant.Chris didn't wait for her response; he had alr
As the sun rose in the sky, Isabella lay on the bed without moving, her mind filled with her dad's instructions to go and resign completely from the company.When Lewis woke up, he turned and looked toward Isabella to see that she was awake. He leaned over and kissed her forehead."Good morning, babe," he said sweetly after the kiss.Isabella forced a smile and then replied, "Babe, hop—"She suddenly stopped talking, and a nauseating feeling rose in her throat. She quickly got out of bed and covered her mouth.Lewis watched with a face filled with confusion as Isabella dashed into the restroom, and he heard her throwing up.His expression creased with concern as he wondered what was going on with Isabella.When Isabella returned from the restroom, Lewis asked, his face filled with worry, "Babe, are you alright?"Isabella shook her head and replied sincerely, "No, I feel dizzy and a little tired, I think..."She shook her head again and didn’t say what she wanted to say, which made Lew
A few seconds later, Chris spoke into the phone, "Carry out a DNA test on the pregnancy, Doctor Sam..."He wanted to say more, but he caught a glimpse of Lewis, who had just exited the elevator and was heading in his direction.Chris hung up the call, and then, with a smile on his face, he stretched out his arm for a handshake with Lewis. "Congratulations, son."Lewis took the handshake, feeling excited and smiling broadly. "Thank you, Dad! Have you seen Isabella? I hope she is fine."Chris laughed; he didn't need any evidence to know how much Lewis loved his daughter. The concern was all over his face, and he appeared more worried and anxious than the pregnant lady.He patted Lewis's shoulder and comforted him. "Don't be scared; this isn't the first time. She will surely deliver safely."Lewis took a deep breath and suppressed his worries, but that wasn't the assurance he desperately needed. He wanted to see Isabella very much, so he replied gratefully, "Thank you so much."He then h
She waited for him to respond, but to her disappointment, Lorenzo refused to say a single word from the other end.She took a deep breath and then opened her mouth to say what was on her mind: “I am married, Lorenzo, and I don’t have any intention of leaving my marriage. So, I want us to stop seeing each other.”Lorenzo’s furious voice came yelling from the phone’s speaker: “Bullshit! Isabel, I don’t care if you are married or not. We are going to meet whenever I ask you to, and if you refuse to show up, don’t blame me if everyone in the world finds out that Ben isn’t your husband’s son!”Isabella’s face turned pale with fear, and her eyes brimmed with tears. She clutched the phone tightly and then stubbornly insisted, “If that is what you want, Lorenzo, I won’t stop you, but I will never come to that coffee shop to see you again.”She then hung up the call.At the other end, Lorenzo was already fuming with anger. Isabella’s phone rang again, and the caller was none other than Lorenzo
They were at it for a long time until Lorenzo groaned loudly before emptying himself deep inside her. He sighed in satisfaction and rolled away from her body.Facing the ceiling, he panted as his chest heaved up and down."I can't get enough of you, Isabel. You are so sweet," he said, licking his lips shamelessly.Isabella, on the other hand, didn't feel the same. She had buried her face in the pillow, weeping. When Lorenzo's gaze fell on the clock, he panicked, got off the bed, dressed quickly, and left the bedroom.That was when Isabella lifted her face from the pillow. Her cheeks were stained with tears, and she wiped them with the back of her hand before walking into the bathroom to wash herself.She was in the bathroom for a long time, cleaning herself thoroughly, but then she remembered she hadn't changed the bedding.She quickly left the bathroom and started changing the sheets. While she was replacing them, the door to the room opened, and Lewis stepped in.When he saw his wif
When Isabella locked eyes with Lorenzo, his gaze was filled with a seething anger that made her falter. She quickly turned and walked away, desperate to avoid him. But when Lorenzo realized her intention, he sprinted after her, grasping her arm tightly."Leave me alone!" Isabella shouted, her voice fierce as she felt his fingers dig into her wrist.Lorenzo refused to release her, a sneer forming on his lips. "Tell me, Isabella, why can't I call you? What are you doing in the hospital?"Her heart raced at the thought of him discovering her pregnancy. "It's none of your business, Lorenzo! Let go of me!" she yelled, struggling against his grip.He held on, his expression darkening with fury. "You have to answer me, Isabel. When I ask questions, I expect answers."Isabella winced but held her ground, her eyes brimming with defiance. "You haven't changed a bit. You're still the same Lorenzo who thinks everyone should bow to you. You're as disgusting as ever, and I hate you!"Realizing he
He got out of bed and headed to the bathroom for a quick shower. When he emerged, Isabella was already gathering his things, ready to escort him out of the house.“Babe, you really don’t have to come with me to the airport,” Lewis urged gently.Isabella shook her head stubbornly. “No, I want to go with you, babe.”Just then, they heard a small voice call out, “Mom, Dad!”They turned to see Ben, rubbing his sleepy eyes, having just woken up and caught wind of his father's travel plans.“Ben, come here!” Lewis called, waving him over.Ben's face lit up with a bright smile as he ran to his father. He stood before Lewis, excitement bubbling over. “How was school today?” Lewis asked.“Fine! Two kids got into a fight, and their parents made a big fuss. Other than that, it was just regular learning—nothing too memorable,” Ben reported with enthusiasm.Lewis nodded, satisfied with the update. He then cautioned, “Just remember, don’t ever get into a fight at school. Good kids don’t fight.”Ben
When Lorenzo heard this, his chest constricted, and a wave of breathless anger washed over him. His face darkened as he reached out and seized Isabella's arm.His eyes blazed with fury, and the veins on his forehead bulged, revealing the depth of his rage. Isabella’s expression twisted in pain as she struggled to free herself. "Let go of me!" she pleaded, panic lacing her voice."Lorenzo, you are mine, and you will be mine forever!" he barked, his tone fierce and threatening, sending a chill through her.Isabella's face went pale with fear; she had never expected him to react so irrationally after her rejection. The sharp pain from his grip brought tears to her eyes."Lorenzo, I don’t love you! The more you hurt me, the more I will hate you!" she screamed, the words escaping her lips before she could stop them. Instantly, she winced in pain from her outburst.Lorenzo's gaze darted toward the door, and he dashed into the bathroom, leaving Isabella stunned. She didn’t take note of his
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