Laura reached out for the letter with a shaky hand.When she picked it up and read it, her worried expression broke into a smile.Isabella was curious and asked, "Mom, what are you reading?"Laura folded the letter with a sweet smile and replied, "It’s from your dad. He said he made dinner for us and won’t be coming home until daybreak. He’s trying to find a job and doesn’t want us to worry about him."When Isabella heard this, her tense muscles relaxed; she already knew the reason Lorenzo wasn't returning home.After dinner, Isabella asked her mother if she could sleep in her room.The next day, she returned to school. When she saw Lewis, his eyes lit up."Isabella!" he exclaimed, abandoning everything he was doing and running over to her.Standing face to face, his expression was filled with excitement as he impulsively embraced her."I thought I would never see you again! I called your phone so many times, but it was switched off. I also came to check on you at home several times b
But Isabella completely ignored him. Lewis helplessly gave up when she refused to listen to him at all; he watched as she walked away.Jake walked up to him and asked, "Are you having a fight with Isabella again?"Lewis helplessly explained what had happened between them.Jake commented, "I think she is really angry at you. I guess her mother probably told her about you meeting her in the hospital. Lewis, you should realize that not everyone has the same protection your dad offered. Isabella is scared of implicating her mother; just leave it at that. She will let her know when the time is right."Lewis's face became solemn. He lowered his head, feeling guilty."What can I do to make her forgive me?" he asked, looking sad.Jake shook her head. "She is still angry at you. Just give her some time. You can go ahead and apologize to her."Lewis didn't go against Jake's advice. He reluctantly gave up on the thought of looking for Isabella later when school closed for the day.He drove out o
Lorenzo slid his two fingers inside her, continuing to play with her clit using his tongue. Isabella moaned with pleasure, fully enjoying everything he was doing to her.As Isabella clamped his head between her legs, Lorenzo paused. Beads of sweat rolled down Isabella's face as her chest heaved, and she panted heavily.Lorenzo parted her legs and looked deep into her eyes. "Do you want me?" he asked.Isabella anxiously replied, "Yes, yes, I want you deep inside me. Please, take me."Lorenzo chuckled softly, then loosened his belt and pulled down his briefs, exposing his erection. With a swift tug, he pulled Isabella off the table. She staggered on her shaking legs as he turned her over, pinning her head on the table while gripping her neck from behind.His palm caressed her soft backside, and he raised his hand, giving it a playful smack."Ahh! Yes, Daddy, it feels so good," Isabella moaned as she was spanked from behind.He repeated the spankings three times before stopping. He then
When Lewis heard what Isabella said, he became worried and persuaded her, "Isabella, you shouldn't expose him. I don't want anything to happen to you.""Don't be scared, Lewis. I will be fine. Why didn't you let Jake tell me you were in the hospital? Why do you hide this from me?" Isabella asked emotionally, tears rolling down her cheeks.Lewis looked down guiltily and replied, "I don't want you to blame yourself. I want you to be happy, Isabella."Isabella shook her head and wiped the tears from her eyes. She stubbornly retorted, "Seeing you like this makes me even angrier. Don't ever hide things from me."Lewis nodded and said, "I will never do it again."That was when they called them in for the examination. After they were done, Isabella left immediately. Before Lewis could exit the examination room and search for her, she was already gone.His face changed drastically when he remembered that Isabella had told him earlier she was going to expose Lorenzo. He quickly turned to Jake.
She had barely taken another step when Lorenzo's car pulled over, and then he alighted; they locked gazes.Lorenzo's face was creased with worry. He had already heard from one of his spies that Isabella had visited Laura after her examination, especially after having a discussion with Lewis.He suspected that Isabella had probably told her the truth, and he was both nervous and anxious, still hoping his suspicions were false.Forcing a smile onto her face, Laura strode toward him. "Lorenzo, you are very handsome; so many ladies want you..."Lorenzo furrowed his eyebrows in displeasure when he caught the thick smell of alcohol on Laura's body. He commented unhappily, "You are drunk."Laura nodded her head and agreed without hesitation. "I drank just a little; I'm not drunk."Lorenzo raised an eyebrow and then reached out to pull her arm, but to his surprise, Laura didn't resist; she offered him her right arm.Taking it, Lorenzo exhaled in relief and then said angrily, "Next time, don't
He stood up and walked out of the house to get himself treated after being bandaged in the hospital by his doctor's friend.Doctor Sam looked at him and asked, "Lorenzo, I know this wasn't done by your rivals; you have already uprooted all of them from California. How did you get injured?"Lorenzo, embarrassed, retorted, "It's none of your business, Sam."He got up and walked out of Doctor Sam's office. After he left, he whipped out his phone and dialed one of his spy's numbers."Hello, Luke, I want to know where Laura took Isabella," Lorenzo said into the phone receiver.A deep voice came from the other end. "You will get feedback soon."Lorenzo returned the phone to his trouser pocket and then walked toward his car. He got into the car, started it, and drove off.He arrived at a bar, got out of the car, and walked inside. He sat in his private room and was served bottles of drink by a waitress. He took a cigarette and started smoking.A man opened the door and walked in. When he saw
When Isabella heard her mother's outburst, her face turned pale in shock and disbelief.She felt a sharp pain in her heart, and she suddenly felt suffocated. It became difficult for her to breathe as her eyes turned bloodshot and were clouded with tears."Mom," she called out in an emotional voice.Laura snapped at her, "Don't call me that. If I am your mom, you shouldn't have slept with Lorenzo."Isabella burst into tears and ran off. Laura stared at her coldly, and then a minute later, her shoulders slumped, and she also burst into tears while sobbing.Her phone suddenly rang. Picking up the call, Sarah, her colleague, spoke from the phone's speaker. "Laura, come quickly. The boss is asking for your presence and is threatening a pay cut if you don't show up right now."Upon hearing this, Laura became anxious and hurriedly replied, "Thank you, Sarah. I will be on my way right now."She quickly went to her room and got dressed, without bothering to inform Isabella; she left the house.
But Laura raised her hand and gave Isabella a heavy slap on the face, shocking her. Isabella stared at her mother in disbelief."Slut!" Laura cursed, looking disgusted at Isabella as she stormed inside the house.Isabella stood at the door with tears rolling down her cheeks; the pain of being slapped hurt her less than the stabbing pain in her heart.She closed the door and entered her room to weep. While she was still crying, her door was flung open.When Isabella saw that it was her mother again, she felt nervous and tense."Why is there no breakfast? What have you been doing all day at home? Go and prepare breakfast right now!" Laura shouted, issuing orders."Yes, I will go and prepare breakfast," Isabella said, shutting her eyes in fear and agreeing readily."Useless," Laura scolded, looking disgusted before walking away.Isabella took a deep breath, feeling disheartened by her mother's incessant verbal attacks. She went to the kitchen and prepared breakfast.But this didn't stop
After Lewis heard Lorenzo’s taunt, his expression darkened. He glared at Lorenzo, his fists clenching tightly until they crackled with tension. If they weren’t in court, he might have lost control.Lorenzo, noticing Lewis’s reaction, sneered in disdain. “Stop trying to scare me. You don’t look intimidating at all. Just give it a rest.”Lewis felt a twitch at the corners of his lips but took a deep breath, snorting coldly in response. “You can say whatever you want outside this courtroom, but know this: I will never let you get close to Isabella or Ben. They will never be yours.”With that, Lewis turned away and strode out, ignoring Lorenzo’s mocking voice behind him. “Stop thinking too highly of yourself; you can’t stop me!”Lewis walked into the courtroom with his entourage, leaving Lorenzo fuming as he followed suit. Lewis shot Lorenzo a cold glance before averting his eyes. They waited in tense silence until the judge finally entered.“All rise!” the clerk announced as the judge to
When Ben heard the question, confusion washed over him. Ever since his parents had picked him up from school, he’d felt an unsettling tension in the air. His face creased with worry as he looked at them, his anxiety palpable. "No, I want to stay with only you and Daddy," he replied, his voice trembling.Isabella, still unsure, pressed on. "Do you like any uncles? The one who usually visits you at school? Do you like him more than Daddy?"Although Ben appreciated the ice cream the uncle often brought, he didn’t like him in person. He pursed his lips, shook his head, and insisted, "I like only you and Daddy, and no one else."Isabella felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had been worried for days, unable to sleep peacefully. Lewis, sensing her tension, remained silent, knowing why she was asking these questions.He gently patted Ben's head and promised, "We will never let anyone take you from us. Don’t be scared."But as soon as Ben heard this, memories of his past kidnapping flood
Lewis exclaimed in frustration, "We still don’t know his true intentions. If he’s after custody of Ben, I think he’ll fail. But if he just wants access, the court will likely grant it."Isabella's expression shifted as she considered the implications. If Lorenzo had regular contact with Ben, he could manipulate him. The thought of the court granting him access filled her with dread, especially given the possibility that he might try to kidnap Ben again."Is there nothing we can do?" Isabella asked anxiously, worry etched on her face.Lewis’s eyes lit up as he replied, "If we can establish a criminal record and present evidence of his past attempts to kidnap Ben and the trauma he caused, the court will likely favor us."Isabella felt a glimmer of hope, but it quickly faded when she realized they had no way of obtaining Lorenzo's criminal records."How do we get his criminal record and evidence of his illegal activities?" she asked, frustration creeping into her voice.Lewis thought for
The court bailiff didn’t linger; after delivering the letter, he left without delay. The atmosphere in the room was thick with tension, and Isabella’s face was etched with worry.When Lewis caught sight of her expression, he tried to reassure her, saying earnestly, “Don’t worry. I won’t let him take Ben. I’ll call my attorney to discuss our chances in this case.”Isabella felt a bit of relief at his words, but the worry didn’t fully dissipate. She fell into his arms and whispered, “Babe, I’m so grateful for you. I don’t know what I would do without you. You’ve brought happiness into my life and made it so much more colorful.”Hearing this, Lewis smiled and gently patted her back. “I’ll always be by your side. No matter what storms we face, I won’t let you go. My love for you is stronger than any challenge that lies ahead.”Isabella’s heart warmed at his words, and she leaned forward to kiss his cheek. Lewis then bent down to kiss her forehead.“Now, I should talk to my attorney,” he r
Lorenzo's face darkened, his eyes blazing with anger. He hadn’t anticipated Chris's interference, which was precisely why he had never factored him into his plans. If he had known Chris would step in, he wouldn’t have acted so recklessly, allowing himself to be outmaneuvered. He gritted his teeth, furious at having underestimated Chris’s duplicitous nature."He is my grandson," Chris replied with an unsettling smile, his tone casual and dismissive.Lorenzo was momentarily taken aback. He hadn't expected such a nonchalant response and stared at Chris, suspicion flickering in his mind. "Chris, stop trying to provoke me. What are you planning to do with Ben? You can't be genuinely nice without an ulterior motive. Are you secretly plotting to kill him later?"Chris blinked in surprise at Lorenzo's wild accusation. He had not expected him to jump to such conclusions."Stop assuming I'm going to harm him. I’m not as ruthless as you; I wouldn’t kill my own blood. Despite being your son, he i
When Lorenzo heard Isabella's words, a boldness surged within him, and he scoffed, ridiculing her. "Do you really think your father will help get our son back? Open your eyes, Isabella. Your dad hates Ben—he hates him more than he hates me."Chris stood silently, his expression unreadable, not bothering to refute Lorenzo's claim.Isabella's heart sank as she looked at her father, tears streaming down her cheeks. She knew all too well that her father disdained Ben; it was evident in his every action.Desperately, she pleaded with her eyes, searching for any sign of support from him.Sensing his advantage, Lorenzo sneered. "Look at him, so unbothered. Do you really think you'll get Ben back, Isabella? Just give up. If you won’t come with me, pretend you never had a son. I’ll make sure he knows how you threw him away without a second thought..."With every word Lorenzo uttered, Isabella's agitation mounted. Lewis, feeling the tension, spoke up anxiously, "Isabella, don’t listen to him! H
Isabella turned abruptly, her heart racing as she saw Lorenzo gripping a gun, its muzzle aimed directly at Lewis. Panic surged through her, and she screamed, "Noooo!" Without thinking, she stepped in front of Lewis, positioning herself as a shield.Lorenzo's gaze darkened at the sight of her defiance. His anger flared, and the killing intent in his eyes was unmistakable. "Please, don’t shoot! I beg you!" Isabella pleaded, her voice trembling with fear.Lewis stood behind her, his lips pressed tightly together. Frustration coursed through him as he realized the danger they were in. If he had anticipated this moment, he might have had a chance to disarm Lorenzo. But now, he felt a mix of admiration and warmth for Isabella's bravery, stepping up to protect him."Isabel, are you going to move aside or not?" Lorenzo's voice was low and menacing, his annoyance palpable at Isabella's protective stance.She shook her head, her resolve unwavering. "Please, don’t do this. If you pull that trig
A grin spread across Lorenzo's face as he listened to Lewis's tough talk, hardly taking him seriously. To Lorenzo, it was comic relief. He shoved Isabella aside and taunted, "I hope you can fight as tough as you talk!"With a casual flick of his fingers, he beckoned Lewis forward, feigning nonchalance.Lewis wasted no time; he charged in and swung a kick, but Lorenzo effortlessly deflected it with his arm. Undeterred, Lewis bent low and aimed another kick, slicing at Lorenzo's leg. In a flash, Lorenzo leaped up, dodging the blow, surprise flickering across his face. "Looks like you’ve improved a bit since I last wiped the floor with you. Not bad," he remarked.His expression shifted to one of seriousness as he clenched his fists and assumed a fighting stance.Lewis sneered, "You may be old, but you still chase after looks instead of longevity. Shameless, old man."Lorenzo shot back, "What can I say? It’s not my fault you’re so weak you can’t even handle your own wife. If my fading str
Isabella waited anxiously for Lewis’s arrival, her heart pounding with worry. Suddenly, her phone rang again. She glanced at the screen and saw Lorenzo's name flash before her.Without hesitation, she answered the call, only to be met by her son Ben’s frantic voice. “Help, Mommy! They’re taking me away!”Panic surged through her as she heard the sheer terror in his words. Tears streamed down her face, but before she could respond, the call abruptly ended.Staring at her phone, confusion and fear twisted in her chest. Just then, another message lit up her screen: “Twenty minutes remaining, and you will never see him again.”That was all it took to send her mind spiraling into chaos. She had to act fast. Without thinking, she jumped into her car and sped toward the address Lorenzo had given her.Halfway through the frantic drive, her phone rang again. She glanced down and saw Lewis’s name. “Babe, where are you?”Guilt washed over her as she answered, her voice trembling. “I’m not there