Piper’s POV“Grandma, this is about what happened seven years ago. You probably remember everything that happened to me. Do you know what happened to me after that?” I asked. “Oh, yes, of course. I still remember the incident at the hotel. I’m sorry I don’t know what happened to you after I kicked you and your mother out of this mansion. Forgive me, Piper. I feel so bad for both of you, especially your late father. If only my heart had been softer back then, maybe we wouldn’t have had to stop talking and seeing each other for seven years. Can you tell me what happened to you after you left the mansion?” she asked with teary eyes and a few tears falling down her face. I touched her hand and caressed it. “Don’t blame yourself, Grandma. I understand your principles. And I never blame you, and neither did Mom. We never hate you as well. So, when Mom and I left the mansion, we stayed in the apartment that Lisa gave me. She’s my best friend who’s been coming here since I was little. You m
Piper’s POV“Of course. He’s Uncle John’s assistant. What’s going on, Grandma?” I asked, getting more curious. “It’s about their relationship,” she replied. “Whose relationship with whom?” I asked. “Freddy, Erin, and Megan,” she replied nervously. Her eyes kept scanning our surroundings. “I don’t understand. Oh, maybe we should talk in threes, just between adults without children. I’ll ask the kids to go play somewhere else for a while,” I replied as I asked Jessie and Jansen to go play in the garden area near the back porch. So, I could still monitor them while chatting with Grandma.Luckily, Jessie and Jansen understood. They both immediately ran off to the center of the garden chasing butterflies while picking some flowers. “They’re good kids. You’re blessed, Piper,” Grandma said with a sad look in her eyes. “What’s wrong, Grandma? Are you okay?” I asked, touching her wrinkled, trembling hand. I was sure she was hiding something. “Megan is not John’s daughter. She’s Erin and
Piper’s POV“Grandma, I can’t believe that Uncle and Aunty would do something. If things are that bad, I’m forcing you to come with me. I’d rather you leave this mansion. Please. I don’t want to lose you,” I pleaded as I grasped Grandma’s hand, which was smaller than mine.Without realizing it, tears were streaming down my face. Deep in my heart, I didn’t want to lose my beloved Grandma. After Dad passed away, Grandma was the person I thought of as my dad’s successor. And I still hoped that Uncle and Aunty wouldn’t hurt Grandma just for the sake of money. So, I’d better take Grandma away from the mansion so she can enjoy her old age.Grandma let out a long sigh as she looked into my eyes. “Hiding won’t solve the problem. I must still face fate. Maybe this is part of my past karma that I have to pay for in the present. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. Jay, please take care of Piper for me. I trust you.”Jay nodded. There was a glimmer of sadness in Jay’s eyes. Then Jay took Grandma’s hand an
Piper’s POV“Let’s go out of the car,” Jay urged us. “Dad, I’ve never met Grandma. Is she fierce?” Jessie asked innocently. I was dumbfounded. Was it true that Jessie hadn’t met Jay’s mom in seven years? Why? Did Jay have his reasons for not bringing Jessie to see his mom?Jay’s face looked surprised. He looked nervous. “Grandma is not fierce. She’s gentle and kind. You met her when you were a baby. Of course, you can’t possibly remember her,” Jay replied. It turned out that Jay’s mom had met Jessie. But why didn’t she see Jessie more often, or did Jay take Jessie to see his mom? Was Mrs. Adams so busy that she couldn’t get close to her granddaughter? From this simple thing, I questioned the relationship between Jay and his mom. Was their relationship as close as Jay said it was?“But why did she never see me again when I got this big? I don’t even have a picture of Grandma’s face in my memory. Does she not like me?” Jessie asked. Jansen, who was sitting next to her, took her sis
Piper’s POVVanessa looked at Jay but answered nothing. Her face turned to the corner of the room and she let out a long sigh. “Mom, please,” Jay pleaded. Both of his hands clasped Vanessa’s as he occasionally kissed her hands. “I have one question. What was Piper at the hotel for? How did she end up in your room and spend the night with you?” Vanessa asked. Her eyebrows frowned. “M-Ms. Adams, allow me to answer all your questions. That night I,” I replied. It felt so heavy and uncomfortable. I had to relive and explain the painful events that ruined my life and Vanessa’s defiant attitude towards me made me feel so miserable. I realized that my family isn’t as rich as Jay’s, but Jay and I have children. Can’t she consider that? At least allow me to prove to her the real me. I looked at my fingers squeezing each other. Jay noticed my fear and nervousness. He reached over and touched my hand. “Piper, you don’t have to explain things that don’t make you comfortable. Let me explain
Piper’s POVFinally, we all got out of the car. The noodle shop was at the edge of the city park. The city government deliberately provides a food court near the park so that hungry park visitors can immediately fill their stomachs with various foods available.Apart from the noodle shop, we also saw many other food stalls. There were orange juice stalls, cakes, steaks, and others.When we arrived, the noodle shop had no customers, even though the park was quite crowded. From the direction of the food court, we could see into the park.“Dad, let’s sit here so we can see over there,” Jessie said as she pointed to the highway. Jessie was right. While enjoying our food, we could enjoy two views at once, the park and the highway. Plus the night air was very cool, so it was perfect for enjoying a bowl of hot noodles.“Ok. You guys wait here. I’ll order the food,” Jay replied.Jessie and Jansen sat opposite me. They were both busy with a new game on Jansen’s phone. While waiting for Jay to
Jay's POVMom picked up the cup on the table and drank the tea down. Then, she sighed a few times before finally answering in a slightly lofty tone of voice, "Didn't I tell you I couldn't accept her as part of our family? Do I need to tell you once again?""What is the reason behind your rejection? Just because we met by accident and spent the night together? If that's your reason, I'm the one who feels guilty for her because after that incident she got pregnant, and then she and her mother were kicked out of her grandmother's house. All because of me. But, she kept our children and gave birth to them with great struggle. After all, she wasn't just some random girl I met by accident. She's the granddaughter of Helen Smith, the CEO of Smith Company. Are those facts not enough for you?" I asked. I don't know what defense I should say to Mom, and I had already told her everything."Mom, I just want to spend my life with her. I love her very much. She's the mother of my children, after al
Jay’s POVThe day I’d been waiting for so long had finally arrived. The day that Piper and I would become one and legitimate before God and everyone. I would introduce Piper and the kids to all my family, colleagues, and the community.The dreams and hopes that I’d harbored for so long would soon come true. Finally, someone to keep me company at night. Cry, laugh, and grow old together.Thank you, God, for the family you have given me.A few days ago, I had also come to see Mom and asked her to come. I explained to her everything I knew about Martin and Karen. Karen had come to Mom’s house with me to fix the misunderstanding between them and apologize. But Mom still stood her ground and said nothing, so Karen and I went home to no avail. Luckily, Karen was very patient and willing to understand Mom’s situation.When we delivered the invitation cards to Helen’s house, Piper and I specifically talked to Megan and apologized to her for everything that happened to the three of us, despite