“Shame on you for claiming that you are Kirsten’s mother when you abandoned her while she was only a month old. Do you think she will regard you as her mother?” Evelyn mockingly said while she massaged her sore hand. She slapped her so hard and her palm was burning.
“She’s a soft hearted woman and she could not completely ignore her biological mother.” Lucille refuted Evelyn without shame. Lucille was about to say more but Gavin tugged at Lucille’s arm.
“Mom, stop creating a scene here.” Gavin was so ashamed of Gordon and Lucille’s behavior.
Lucille cupped Gavin's face and said, “Mom and dad are doing this to get what is rightfully yours.”
“We have to do something!” Lucille yelled as she pulled her hair.Under Lucille’s coercion and persuasion, they went to seek a lawyer to contest the will.“There are a few legal reasons that may allow you to contest a will. Keep in mind, you cannot contest a will simply because you don’t agree with it or don’t like it.” The lawyer said which made Lucille frown.“What are the main valid reasons I may be able to contest a will?” Gordon asked.“First, if the testator was under duress, under the influence of a pharmaceutical or alcohol, mentally incompetent or anything else that would result in not being able to rationally and coherently
She eagerly waited for Gillian and Knox to appear, but her smile faded when she saw Lucille coming. Nevertheless, there was a lingering smile plastered on her face all because of her brother, Gavin. Kirsten had a good impression about the kid and held no aversion towards him. “How are you doing now?” Lucille said gently but Kirsten could not feel her sincerity. Unlike Gillian, even without words and only her gaze, she could feel how she loved her. Nevertheless, she did not act rude to her. Though she had abandoned her, she still gave her life. “I’m good,” Kirsten answered with a small voice and then looked at her brother. Her eyes reddened looking at him and took a sharp breath to stop herself from shedding tears. “How are you, Gavin?” Kirsten asked with a little tremor in her voice. “I’m fine, thank you for asking,” Gavin answered shyly. Kirsten wished their circumstances were different. The complicated relationship between them was making it difficult for Kirsten to show
“This is an ancestral house and I don’t want to sell it.” His grandpa told him that this mansion was built when Norman was fifteen years old after he survived an accident and in this mansion was where he met his grandma during a party. This mansion was dear to his grandpa, Matthew understood that Norman made him the head of Roosevelt family because he would respect his wishes.“Your mom felt uncomfortable in this mansion,” Kirsten sighed and then added, “How could she spend time with her grandson if she couldn’t stay here for long?”Matthew understood her concern and said, “I will take care of it.”Curious, Kirsten asked. “What are you going to do?”
Unwilling to let the night pass without settling the unresolved issue between them, though tired Kirsten could not sleep. She closed the gap between them and hugged Matthew from behind. She caressed his chest when Matthew was not responding to her hug.Matthew grabbed her wrist and said coldly, “I’m tired, Kirsten.”Though she felt a pinch in her heart at how coldly he spoke to her, Kirsten still pressed her body against his back and said, “I can’t sleep without your embrace. Please, hold me, Matthew.”“Go to James.” His three words fell like three slaps on her face. Kirsten retracted her arm and rolled on her side. Getting up from the bed, her wrist was grabbed by Matthew.
Kirsten smiled and gazed at Matthew with a meaningful look. “You should ask my husband how I managed to marry him.”“Ms Edmonton, my personal life has nothing to do with our company's partnership.” Matthew said in an icy tone.Kirsten’s mood became better after that.Matthew piled food on Kirsten's plate. “You should eat more, our son is growing and needs more milk.”Victoria held back when she heard him mention their son. She didn’t want to be on Matthew’s bad side.James could not stand the affection between Kirsten and Matthew. “Kirsten, I have some important matter
At half past eight in the evening, Kirsten felt hungry. “Okay, that’s enough for today. I’m already hungry. Let’s have dinner first before going home.” Kirsten said with a grin. Craving for Mexican food, Kirsten brought them to the restaurant that she, Sherry and James used to eat out in highschool. Kirsten and her company were heading to the restaurant from the parking area when she heard a familiar voice. “Kirsten?” Kirsten turned and saw James coming out of his car. “Oh, Hi James, what are you doing here?” Kirsten asked while Knox stood beside James and tapped his shoulder. “I was craving Mexican food, so I called Sherry to have dinner here. She might be inside now.” James said and draped his arm on Knox’s shoulders. “You’re here to eat?” “Yes,” Kirsten said. “Then, shall we go and eat together,” James was jovial for this unexpected opportunity to spend time with Kirsten. “Okay, let’s go.” Kirsten held Gavin’s arm and James looked at Kirsten with inquiring eyes.
Kirsten’s mind went into overdrive and a barrage of questions raced into her mind. What promise was he talking about? Did he manipulate her again making her believe that he had gotten over Vanessa but in reality he wasn’t? Was getting jealous with James, another ploy of him into pushing her to divorce him. Was he also using Gavin to make their relationship sour that would eventually lead to divorce? Kirsten stood rooted on the spot staring at the back of the man. Kirsten could no longer recognize the man she loved. Did he truly exist? Or was he just a mirage? Sensing that someone was looking at him, Matthew turned and saw Kirsten looking at him in daze. “Let’s talk another time, bye.” Matthew pressed the end call button and walked over to Kirsten. “Oh, you made me dinner,” Matthew said and took the tray from Kirsten, placing it on his desk. Kirsten could not control the tremor of her body and took a seat on the couch. Her eyes were not leaving her husband who was enjoying the food
“Mom, why do you talk to Kirsten like that?” She owed Kirsten as she abandoned her and never cared for. And now, she was acting as if it was Kirsten who did something wrong.“File a report to the police to provide a paper trail of events for possible prosecution later.” Kirsten said seriously and then tugged at Gavin’s arm and went out of the room.“Save my number in your phone.” Gavin took out his phone and keyed in the number Kirsten dictated and then rang her phone.“Give me a call when you need something. I have to go to see my son.” Kirsten said and ruffled his hair dotingly.“Can I see him?” He hadn’t seen Mark yet