Markus kept his distance for a while with Lilyana knowing that she was pregnant. He could not afford to get on her nerves at such a time. No matter whose child it was, he did not wish to harm the foetus at all.
Whereas, Lilyana spent the rest of the few hours of the afternoon in her room. She called the maids in her room to bring her fruits and the desired items. There was no way she was going to face Markus after whatever happened.
It was already a shock for her that both of them were relatives. Though Markus was right in his stance that Lilyana did not tell Richardson about her marriage. It was not that she hid such a big secret from him intentionally.
They both met when Lilyana was in the hospital and came to know about her pregn
Markus was excited and had planned an extensive list to do with her in order to win her heart. He was adamant on making Valeria realise that she is still into him. And she should give him a chance to prove himself. Markus was willing to do everything in his power to stop her from marrying Adrian."I'm eager when you will wake up and have breakfast with me. It will be us having a quality after seven months and ten days." Markus glanced at her while tracing his knuckles over her cheek. He had counted every single day which he spent apart and away from her. Even the precise calculation.Markus slumped back on the sofa with a satisfied smile. He stared at Valeria in the position while reflecting on his plan regarding how to proceed next. All Markus could simply think of was a future and a family with Valeria!
Valeria' whispering was barely audible so that no one outside the room was able to hear her constant sobs. As much as she was trying not to feel guilty about him, Valeria could not help but have sympathy for Markus's reckless antics. "You have to let me go Markus. I have finally managed to mend my broken heart then you popped up. You have to deal with reality even though you are trying to reverse it.You have lost me, and now can't force your love on me."She began to pant heavily from the excessive crying and tried to calm herself while reassuring herself that she had moved on. No doubt, it was not even a question that Valeria still had some emotions for him somewhere deep down. But now she was betrothed to Adrian and Markus was out of the picture for a lot of months. "I have to find a way out before this matter
"It seemed the only possible theory, Mark." Adrian was still engrossed in thinking while Mark immediately crafted out the list of his enemies to pick the potential culprit. “But who could stoop so low to lay a hand on a pregnant woman?” Adrian was still unable to grasp his head around the fact that Valeria was pregnant and the risk of losing her child or premature birth had increased.“I have a list of everyone, sir. We just have to check for the alibis and find out whose men were there or near the park.” Mark spoke while scrolling on the tablet as scored a private investigator. They had to conduct the interrogation without highlighting that Valeria had been kidnapped. Unless the public announcement was needed.“A lot of precise calculation was required to execut
Markus paused for a moment having no idea how he should proceed. While Valeria’s worry increased seeing how quickly he switched his moods. He appeared like a maniac to her at that time, the sympathy she had been feeling for him was completely gone. "I didn't mean to hurt you, Valeria. It is just that…..seeing you getting married to someone else made me....mad. I don’t know what happened to me at that time, I felt like burning the whole world.”Markus sounded frustrated and disheartened at first. Glancing at Valeria he raised his hands in the air with a soft smile. Raking through his hair with a scoff, his tone showed his agitation which he felt after hearing the news. "I just knew I had to fly there as soon as possible and explain to you immediately. You know..." His voice broke and grew shallow at once.
After smashing Markus’s head, Valeria ran hurriedly out of the room. She looked around for the exit of the villa in worry. Valeria dashed throughout the corridor, when she spotted the staircase. Markus kept her on the first floor assuming she would not move up and down. He thought that Valeria would care for her child which would restrict her on the first floor.“There it is, just a few more steps.” Valeria exclaimed after seeing the main door and descending the staircase. She wanted to run away from Markus and find a way to contact Richardson. His thought had become her priority since only he could save her like before. Valeria knew that Markus’s madness had no bounds and before he could harm her, she needed to find a way to get help.“I have to leave!” She reached the down h
"Hello gentlemen!" Valeria halted in front of them knowing they would not refuse her, though she keenly observed their faces to know whether they suspected her or not. When none of them uttered anything Valeria smiled and folded her arms to make sure they understood her authoritative position.She paused for a moment to keep up her farce and to proceed with her quick persuasion, after a brief moment of staring she resumed."I want a ride to New York." Valeria ordered them with a smile as she waited for them to comply, but when none of them spoke anything instead they all looked at each other in confusion."Now!" Valeria again asserted her tone so they would understand the dire need for the urgent flight. She was running out of time and was fully aware that Markus could catch her any time.
"I wasn't running, you idiot! I was definitely not running.” She lied to him with a straight face which obviously Markus did not buy. “Goodness! You don’t even believe me now.” He knew what tricks Valeria had been pulling because they both had known each other. Valeria was well aware that making a personal remark which would put her in question, will make Markus become lenient.Before Valeria could say anything else, Markus turned towards the kitchen.He was aiming to correct things which he had been doing wrong. Valeria was his wife by law but he never made the news public. Now Markus wanted to correct that by starting from his home. Valeria panicked as she assumed the staff was going to be scolded because of her."Hey, stop! I said stop right here, Markus!" She yelled a
"Yeah sure! Everything is my fault now.” Valeria intentionally chose those words to hint to Markus what he had done. She rolled her eyes and Markus dropped her legs in the bed gently. If he was playing with her weakness then Valeria equally knew how to tame him. They both had spent significant years together and knew each other inside out.Valeria immediately crawled back in the bed, knowing that nothing good will come from him now. ‘Come on. React now, I know you are angry. Throw me out.’ Valeria knew his unstable temper and expected him to react impulsively. So, she could guilt trip him and make Markus let her go. However, Markus never laid a finger on her as he was used to smash things in rage.That was why she assumed that he would react the same way. A
As Gabriel stepped out of the car at the airport, a sense of unease pricked at the edges of his consciousness. He glanced around, taking in the bustling activity of the terminal, but everything seemed ordinary at first glance.As he walked towards the entrance, two men suddenly appeared from his periphery, one on each side. Their movements were swift
As Liam reached Valeria and his hands come up to gently grasp Valeria’s shoulders, causing her to turn towards him. Her eyes, wide and questioning, lock onto his. Soon after Valeria felt his grip becoming rough around her shoulder.Liam spoke to her coldly, his voice a low whisper. “Valeria, you need to come with me. Now. You are misunderstanding things.”Valeria spoke, confused and anxious. “Dad? What’s—what’s happening?” Without another word, Liam presses a discreet button on his watch. Within seconds, two guards appear at his side, their faces stern. Valeria’s confusion deepens, and a flicker of fear passes through her eyes.Liam spoke to the guards, without breaking eye contact with Valeria. Take Ms. Valeria up
As Valeria closed the door behind Gabriel, a sense of unease settled over her. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to their father's decision than met the eye. Pacing the room, her thoughts swirled with questions, her brow furrowed in frustration."Why isn't Dad doing anything to settle the matter with Bella?" Valeria muttered to herself, her voice tinged with concern. "Sending Gabriel away won't solve anything. If anything, it'll only make things worse."As she pondered the situation, a sense of determination welled up inside her. She couldn't sit idly by while their family was torn apart by conflict. Taking a deep breath, she made a silent vow to herself to uncover the truth and set things right.With resolv
Gabriel felt a wave of gratitude wash over him at his sister's words. Taking a seat beside her, he reached out and gently took her hand in his own. "Thank you, Valeria," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. "I appreciate your understanding. I'll do better, I promise."After his conversation with his father, Gabriel felt a weight lifting from his shoulders as he embraced the idea of a break. Determined to clear his mind before his trip to Europe, he decided to take the first step towards making amends for his recent behavior.With a resolute stride, Gabriel made his way to his sister Valeria's room. He paused outside her door, steeling himself for the conversation ahead. Raising his hand, he hesitated for a moment before gently rapping his knuckles against the polished wood.
His father regarded him with a measured gaze, his expression unreadable. "And what exactly did she do to provoke such animosity from you, Gabriel?"Gabriel hesitated, the weight of his father's scrutiny bearing down on him. He knew he couldn't reveal the true extent of his feelings, the jealousy and resentment that simmered beneath the surface. Instead, he chose his words carefully, masking his true emotions behind a facade of righteous indignation."It's nothing specific, Father," Gabriel replied, his tone clipped. "Just...small disagreements that have escalated over time. I assure you, I have no personal vendetta against Bella. Not anymore.”But his father's piercing gaze seemed to see through his facade, a silent challenge in his eyes.
But even as she clung to the hope of Markos's return, doubts crept into her heart, fueled by the events of the evening. She couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that lingered in the air, the sense that everything she believed in was slowly crumbling around her.As she lay on her bed, lost in her thoughts, Valeria made a silent vow to herself. She would hold onto her love for Markos with all her strength, trusting in their bond to see them through even the darkest of times. And until the day he returned to her arms, she would wait, her heart filled with unwavering faith and love.With a heavy heart and tears streaming down her cheeks, Valeria closed the door of her room with a resounding slam. The sound echoed in the empty space, a tangible manifestation of her inner turmoil. Leaning against the door, she felt
Eros tightened his grip on her hand, his gaze filled with urgency. "Please, Bella," he implored, "you need to calm down. We'll talk about it later, but right now, I need to get you out of here."Reluctantly, Bella nodded, allowing Eros to lead her towards the grand entrance of the house. The cool air greeted them as they stepped outside, the soft whisper of the breeze a soothing contrast to the turmoil raging within Bella's heart.As they walked through the garden, Eros kept a steady pace, his presence a reassuring anchor for Bella amidst the chaos of her emotions. He listened as she poured out her frustrations, her words tumbling out in a rush of pent-up feelings."I just don't understand, Eros," Bella confessed, her voice trembling with emoti
In the family kitchen, where Valeria, Liam, and Gabriel were seated around the table, savouring their breakfast together. Liam asked while glancing over his newspaper. “Lily, have you made any plans about when you're going to venture out to explore the cities?”Valeria spoke while sipping her tea. “I've been thinking about it, Dad. Maybe next month. I want to finalise a few things before I set off. Moreover, Lucas is still little.”Gabriel was forking a piece of pancake. “You sure you don't want some company? I can take some time off work. Martha is with Lucas and dad is with him too.”Valeria answered while smiling. “Thanks, Gabe, but I think I need to do this on my own. It's kind of a personal journey
[Chapter 95]—---------------------------------------------------------------------------- —------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Chapter 99]—---------------------------------------------------------------------------Valeria quietly entered her room, the soft click of the door closing behind her echoing in the stillness of the night. The events of the evening weighed heavily on her mind, the weight of the world seeming to press down on her shoulders. But as she glanced towards the crib where her son, Lucas, slept soundly, a gentle smile tugged at the corners of her lips.There, by Lucas's side, Martha, the elderly nanny, lay fast asleep in a nearby armch