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Emily “Are you sure you want to go there?” Liam asks and I nod. “I have to. It’s only right. Besides, She was your best friend's mother.” Who I failed to save. I finish the sentence internally but it seems he can read me because he turns me to face him while placing my face in the palm of his hands, “I saw you do your best. It’s not your fault and the faster you can accept that, the faster we can find out what truly happened.” Liam says and I look at him meeting his gaze in shock. “I still feel partly responsible.” He doesn’t disagree. Instead, he pulls me into a tight hug. “I love you. We will get to the bottom of this.” “Daddy who died?” Kayden asks as he takes a look at the clothes we are wearing and his cute face frowns. “Daddy’s friend. Aunty Nina is going to pick you up soon. Be good, okay?” I kiss him on the cheeks. We drive to the funeral house and when we arrive Liam turns to me, “We can still go back you know.” He eyes me but I only shake my head. “Let’s go in but we
Liam It’s been a week since the funeral and each day gets easier as I see Emily slowly start getting back on her feet. I always have my men following and protecting her secretly in case anything happens. I know if I tell her about it, she will reject it. So, I just do it behind her back. I’m working from the office today and after not reporting for a while, I’m surrounded by a sea of paperwork and various documents of new projects that require my approval. The last meeting I had was so bad I had to go and have a drink with Theo not knowing that night would be the turnaround of everything. There is a knock on the door that makes me look up, “Come in.” "Mr. Lockhart," Jake begins cautiously, "There's something important I need to inform you about." I hold the bridge of my nose as I look at him from the side before responding. "What is it, Jake? We're already dealing with enough today." "It's about your wife sir.," He hesitates a moment before he adds, "Her medical license has been
Liam After meeting up with Theo, I drive straight back to the office. When I reach my office I turn to Jake, “No one should disturb me.” “Okay, sir. What about Kayden and Hayden?” He asks. “I’ll pick them up. What you can do for me is rent the entire best theater in New York. I don’t know any so find one and make them shut it down for the day. I’ll pay five times the total sales for the month.” I say and he looks at me as if I’m speaking a foreign language. “What?” “Do you no longer understand English Jake?” I raise my brow. “I just thought I didn’t hear you clearly.” He pushes his glasses. Without another word, I enter my office and lock it. Taking a sit I connect the flash drive Theo gave me to my computer. True to his word, various videos have been recorded including the one from the night of Mrs King’s death. I can see the new nurse but how will I be able to find her? My phone vibrates indicating an alarm to pick up Kayden and Hayden. I immediately stand and rush to their s
Emily “Are you okay sweet pea?” Dad asks me and I sigh trying hard not to break down. “I’m still trying to believe it’s actually happening,” I respond truthfully and he remains silent before speaking up again. “Should I come over?” He asks and I laugh. “What happened to hating New York?” I tease and he chuckles slightly. “My daughter needs her father.” He says calmly and that is enough to make my eyes swell with tears. I’m so lucky to have him as my father and this call is enough to set me back on the grid. “I’ll be okay Daddy I promise. The truth will be revealed I just know it.” I assure him and after a few minutes of going back and forth he reluctantly agrees but only if Aunt Melan can help me with the kids. I want to tell him I have all the help I need but then I’ll have to explain that Liam and I are back together and even though it’s been six years of silence, we are still married. I don’t think now is the time for me to talk about this. I‘ll visit him once the investigati
Emily “I don’t think I'll ever recover from this,” I whisper as I try to catch my breath. “I came to pick up my wife for a date but it seems she had other plans.” He grins as he stands from the bed making me miss his presence already. A date? “Is it a good idea? The paparazzi might be all over the place” I remind him of our current reality but he holds my ankles and pulls me towards the edge of the bed. “I told you not to worry about that. I meant it, just look pretty and enjoy tonight. I want to take your mind off things so right now, get your ass up.” He says and I laugh as I stand up but then I remember that Joane is off today and Nina has a meeting with her publisher. “But-” “The kids are with Dad. Go and get ready.” He cuts me off and I smile. I guess his plan is starting to work because I certainly feel so much better than I did when I received that horrible news this morning. With a smile on my lips, I walk to the shower. After minutes of not finding what to wear and an
Victoria “The bitch had it coming.” I smile as I sit at the table while enjoying my breakfast after having succeeded in taking Emily down. “Her Licence was suspended yesterday ma’am.” My assistant informs me and my smile grows even bigger. What a beautiful day. Everything is falling into place as it should. “Was it you?” Mum’s voice comes from behind me and I roll my eyes. Always plays Angel when she’s an even bigger manipulator. “Was what me mum?” I ask innocently as I dismiss my assistant. She takes a seat next to me as she pulls her hands in mine and I glare at her. “Did you kill Mrs Kings?” She asks and I let out a gasp as I pull my hand away. Well, she’s right but the woman can’t keep her mouth shut, and having loose ends is not part of my plan right now. “Are you calling me a murderer!?” I ask with as much surprise as I can. “I’m asking you a question.” She presses on. “So what if she did Miranda?” Dad’s voice comes through and I sigh in relief. Finally, someone who under
Emily “She was arrested?” Nina asks with her eyes wide and I nod. I'm still failing to believe she would stoop so low as to murder her friend’s mother just to drag me down. The message I had received two nights ago when I went out with Liam still sends shivers down my spine and the more I think about it the more panic I feel. I got the news yesterday that Victoria had been arrested and that took so much weight off my shoulders, I called Nina and Dad immediately Liam told me. She picked me up and brought me for lunch after we dropped off the twins at Liam’s father’s house and Spike was more than happy to play with them. He had promised to take them to school himself and after having such a long week, I was more than happy to accept the offer. My heart warmed when I remembered that it was Spike’s discomfort that brought this family into my life. “Yes, she was. So sick right?” I sip my drink as I continue to dwell in shock at Victoria’s thirst for control. “So evil, the bitch has no
Emily “Are you sure about this baby?” Liam asks and I turn to him as I drop my makeup kit. “I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life,” I respond and he nods because he knows I’m not going to back down. Last week I received a terrible note with a threat on it, Liam found me right when my panic attack started, and if not for him I don’t know how that would have turned out but I recovered and after thinking about it, I realized it’s all loads of bullshit! Why should I not live my life or why should my kids not go to a normal school? Because I’m married to a Billionaire? Oh hell no! At first, I was always living in extra fear from the texts and people like Victoria but then I realized that such people thrive and find satisfaction in other people’s weaknesses so I refuse to show any more weaknesses. “You seem angry. But hot kinda angry.” Liam whispers in my ear as he bites on my earlobe. “Because No fucker is going to take away my freedom! Hell, I’m going to Nina’s book la