Could not stand it any longer, Kirsten looked away. She wasn’t going to torture herself and watch her beloved husband wrapping other woman with his coat. All of a sudden, the suit jacket draped over her was taken away causing her to tremble as the biting cold autumn air swept across her. “Give your coat to your cousin,” Matthew spoke coldly as he wrapped Kirsten with his coat and hugged her protectively. Arriving in the scene with two women drenched and Kirsten being encapsulated in Matthew’s arms, Ashley asked, “What happened here?” “Sugar,” Anthony went near Ashley. “What do you expect when my trouble maker cousin shows up?” Monalisa was Matthew’s ex - fiancee and with Kirsten being in Matthew’s arms, she had put two and two together. Kirsten began to cough. Matthew looked at Monalisa who was standing beside Anthony and Ashley with a piercing cold gaze. “Better pray that my wife won’t get sick otherwise you won’t like what I’ll do to you.” Matthew spat coldly. Matthew took K
“Leaving so soon? Why don’t you stay for dinner?” Norman asked when Matthew turned and took steps towards the main door. Matthew swiveled and looked at his grandpa, his lips curled up into a faint smile but there was a remarkable sparkle in his eyes. “I have a wife waiting for me at home to have dinner together.” “Alright you go,” Norman waved his hand in resignation. “Grandpa!” Monalisa grabbed Norman’s arm aggrievedly. But the old man did not say anything. ***“I will be away for a two week business trip,” Matthew said as he spooned Kirsten. He felt her body stiffened. He chuckled and said, “You are going to miss me, aren’t you?” Kirsten recalled the contract and there was no stipulation prohibiting her from falling in love with him. So it was just fine for her to fall in love with him but the question was, did he fall in love with her too? Kirsten turned to look at him, hugging his neck. “If I said ‘yes’, what would you do?” “Do you?” Matthew threw back the question. “It’s
Ultimately, she was able to say it. But an amalgam of happiness and glum spread in her chest. She was happy that she finally let out what was in her heart but at the same time sad as he had only grunted in response to what she said and hung up the phone immediately. “Kirsten, your husband is really super rich!” Knox said as they got into the Maybach. “Where to, Mrs Roosevelt?” Tony asked while Kisrten was fastening her seat belt. “To the mall, Tony,” Kirsten replied and held Gillian’s hand. Tony followed them wherever they went and carried their shopping bags. Tony had to call another body guard for help and in under fifteen minutes, two men appeared helping him. “Mom, let’s buy clothes for you and Klaire.” The bags that the bodyguards were carrying were all for Knox and some other things needed in the house. “My clothes are still fine.” Gillian has no reason to buy new clothes, particularly branded clothes as most of the time stayed at home since Kirsten took care of all thei
Kirsten gulped, staying in the mansion with Norman was bearable for Kirsten, at least the old man wasn’t harsh unlike Matthew’s parents. Thinking of staying under one roof with Matthew’s parents for a week, it was a plain torture. Just the two encounters she had with Evelyn, Kirsten imagined that one week with them was going to be hell.However, judging from when the last time she and Matthew came to visit, Matthew had a good relationship with Norman, unlike his restrained relationship with his parents.“Okay, grandpa. Since Matthew won’t be here, I’ll stay here in his stead.”“That’s good.” Norman replied with a flat tone. He seemed to be regretting his decision to ask her to stay in the mansion.&
“Where do you think you’re going?” Gordon’s voice reverberated when Kirsten and Donna strode towards the stairs.Stupefied, Kirsten stopped in her tracks. Instead of directing her gaze at Gordon, Kirsten looked at Norman. The old man had a thunderous expression. Kirsten plucked her courage and said, “Grandpa, please excuse me, as I have told you earlier, I have to study for my upcoming bar exam.”“Go!” Norman spoke coldly.Kirsten turned and ascended the stairs with Donna in tow.“Thank you for standing up for me. Donna.” It wasn’t easy for Donna to go against her parents simply to protect someone who was not blood related. &ld
Kirsten felt Matthew’s arms around her became taut. Kirsten knew that Matthew didn’t like it when she hung out with James. “I had dinner with Ashley and Anthony.”At once, Matthew’s body relaxed and the tightness in his muscles vanished.“You’re tired, let’s go to bed early,” Matthew said, pulling her towards the stairs.Kirsten looked at Norman, “Good night, grandpa.”“Stand right there!” Gordon’s voice rang, putting to halt Matthew and Kirsten’s steps.“Monalisa is here, Matthew. Are you going to leave her because of that woman?&rd
She wondered where this insecurity came from, she wasn’t an insecure person to begin with. But her heart was telling her that Matthew was hiding something from her but she couldn’t find a clue. “Ignore it. My mom doesn’t know me well.” Matthew said while he stroked her back, obviously trying to console her. “Okay.” Dwelling in her fear and doubt would only rob them with the joy brought by their love with each other. Thus, she decided not to be caged in these negative thoughts. Matthew was relieved. He wanted to come clean about his intention when marrying her but he found no courage to do it. He was afraid that she couldn’t accept it and leave him. She was a law student and knew how to fight him if he refused to divorce her. Matthew made sure to compensate Vanessa handsomely and had her sign an agreement that she was not to appear and bother him after receiving the money and the apartment. “Where are you going?” Evelyn’s shrill voice rang as they walked past them. “To the
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Later after the wedding, Matthew was starting to carry out what he told Kirsten before the wedding, when an incessant knocking sounded at the door.Matthew sighed in exasperation and got up from the door, muttering to himself, “Who on earth is knocking at this time.”Fireball was looming over his head and was about to explode as he put on his pajamas.Once the door was opened, the little boy bolted towards the bed, leaving Matthew no time to stop him.“Go back to your room.” Matthew ordered as we walked back towards the bed.“Daddy, seemed to forget. We made a bet, didn’t we?” Mark said as he
At the airport, Lorna together with her son and the father of her son were waiting to board the plane. The man was her boyfriend, together they planned to get a hand on Gordon’s wealth.She had Gordon wrapped around her fingers and had him sign all his properties to her including his bank account promising to help him get out of jail.In just a short time, she was able to sell all his properties, amassing substantial money to leave the country. Gordon, a cunning man, had been outsmarted by his young wife. A classic example of you reap what you sow.Meanwhile in the obstetric and gynecology department“It’s alright for you to have an intercourse but you can’t get
Warily, James pulled Donna beside him and wrapped his arms around her. He would never allow Matthew to hurt his beloved wife. Donna grinned and patted James arm assuringly. “Don’t worry, my brother isn’t a violent man. He loves me and would never hurt me.” James lovingly looked down at the petite woman in his arms. “I won’t allow anyone to bully my woman, including her brother.” “Lovey dovey!” Kirsten mutter of amusement blossomed into an enormous belly laugh. The two women were affected by Kirsten infectious laughter and started to laugh with her, leaving the two men watching their own woman blushed as they laughed. At the end of their laughter, the corners of the three women’s eyes were stained with tears. Simultaneously they dried their eyes as their laughter subsided. “Let me guess, yours was a whirlwind romance,” Kirsten knew it. Just a week ago, Donna was still single and was not dating. She knew it because Donna would always confide in her. Furthermore, James left the count
Five days had passed since Matthew left but Kirsten hadn’t received a call or message from him. She attempted to call but the line was always busy. The mounting pressure of getting substantial evidence to exonerate her mom and the doubt floating in her mind was taking their toll on Kirsten's emotional and physical health. Good thing that Mark was there to cheer his mother up, alleviating the anxiety she was feeling. She had the feeling that what happened years ago was going to happen again. Was this history repeating itself? The following day, as usual, Kirsten made a little progress and was frustrated that she couldn’t get evidence to prove that someone impersonated her mom. She believed her mom had not met Gustaff apart from the day of Mark’s birthday party. Nevertheless, she had to present concrete evidence to refute the allegation against Lucille. To have some breather, Kirsten left the study to the garden, and strolled. After some time, she went back as she stepped into the man
Before the sun set, Matthew’s car stopped at the courtyard. He was held up and didn’t manage to come home as planned because of some company matters. Upon informing her that he can’t keep her company, though Kirsten didn’t make it difficult for him, he heard the disappointment in her tone. Eager to see Kirsten, Matthew opened the car door, not wasting a moment. With large steps, he walked to the mansion. Gemma had just come out of the study at the time Matthew arrived at the door of the study. “How is she?” Matthew asked quietly. “She hadn’t stopped working since after she took a stroll after lunch,” Gemma informed him, Matthew nodded, holding the door handle, with a click he pushed the door. Absorbed in her work, Kirsten didn’t hear the clicking sound and kept her eyes trained on the screen of her MacBook. From where he stood, he could see her side profile. Silently he watched her with a smile hovering his lips. Matthew cleared his throat to get her attention and Kirsten whiske
Caught between a rock and a hard place, Kirsten massaged her temple. She didn’t want to disappoint her half sister but her mom needed her too. What should she do? “Where are you now?” Kirsten asked and let out a sigh. Discussing such a crucial thing with her sister over the phone felt not right for her. She decided to talk to her in person. “Just disembarked from the plane,” Sherry answered, sighing. “I will head to the police and see Gustaff.” “Come and see me after you speak with Gustaff.” Fatigue laced Kirsten’s voice as she spoke but Sherry did not notice it because she was preoccupied with Gustaff’s matter. “Alright, I’ll see you then,” Sherry said and slid the end call button. Without being asked, Matthew drew Kirsten to him and had her prop her body on his hard chest and surrounded her in his arms. “Take a nap. I will wake you up when we’re home,” Matthew whispered in her ear and pressed his lips on her temple. “Mm,” humming, she shut her eyes though she had no plan on ta
At eleven in the morning, Matthew was back in the interrogation room, through the spy mirror, he watched his father being questioned by an officer. He could not deny the allegation that he was an accomplice of Victoria as she had handed over all evidence that he took part in the crime. “I know another crime,” Gordon knew that he had no chance to get out of this but he wasn’t willing to let Matthew and Kirsten have it easy. He heard that Kirsten forgave Lucille and had a great relationship with her. This would make Kirsten and Matthew suffer. He confessed about the kidnapping that happened years ago and that Lucille was the mastermind of the crime. Matthew’s knuckles made a cracking so
Flora’s beautiful eyes narrowed and retorted without regard to Kirsten. “I was hired by your husband.”She was implying that Kirsten had no power to fire her. Waiting for Matthew to defend her, she held her peace, but the man beside her remained silent.Pain took hold of her heart that Matthew did not speak and stand up for her. Despite it, Kirsten didn’t lose her composure and said with a calm voice. “My husband and I are one.”The indifference of Matthew boosted Flora’s confidence to snicker, Matthew was completely angered by her insolence. He had been observing Kirsten as she watched the nurse like a hawk. Keeping his mouth shut didn’t mean he wanted an insignificant person to demean his wife, he just wante
Looking down, Donna’s worried look arrested his eyes. He bent down to kiss her forehead, attempting to allay her anxiety.“Grandma, I’m sorry, I can’t do as you said.” He listened to her and he lost Kirsten to Matthew. That was enough. He would fight for Donna.“James Lincoln! Have you grown bones to defy my order?” The old woman roared, feeling his eardrum was pierced by the screeching sound, James drew away the phone from his ear and ended the call.Sensing the uneasiness of his woman, he pulled her closer in his embrace. He wouldn’t let her suffer grievance for a second. “She can’t dictate my life. I won’t let you go.”