Every morning I wake up and open the news channel on the television, I always see Maximus headlining the news and how the reporters are still trying hard to paint him black. What I don't understand is why I was feeling bad for him. I was supposed to feel happy. I was supposed to feel elated that he was finally getting a taste of his own medicine but I knew that wasn't me.I was worried about my children overhearing his name constantly somewhere else and asking me questions if they were to see his picture. Although after that incident of Anna being her usual inquisitive self, nothing of that sort has ever come up again. Maximus hasn't been blowing up my phone with calls and text messages as usual. He has been awfully radio silent for a while now and I was grateful. At least I could have my life back. But sometimes I catch myself always glancing outside the window to actively check if I will get a glimpse of his car pulling up in the parking lot.I don't even know why I was doing that.
Maximus POVI almost got a heart attack when Avery called me telling me that Selene was in the hospital. She had gotten into an accident. I didn't care if there was a heavy downpour or if the road was slippery, I just had one thing on mind and that was to get to the hospital and make sure that Selene was all right.How could this happen? I haven't talked to her for some days now. With the whole fiasco of Henry O'Hara trying to sabotage my building, to him being arrested, and trying to make him talk even in his jail cell to tell me who was responsible for all this, I have barely had enough time to actually go to Selene's hospital and talk to her or even keep our communications still going. I wish I had, then I would have known if something was going on with her or not. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if anything was to happen to her. I just needed her to be alive. I don't care if she would be unhappy to see me in her presence, I just wanted her to be safe, nothing more.Raymond wa
Jess POVI was shaking like a leaf. Fear gripped me and I was sweating profusely even as the weather was extremely cold due to the heavy rain. Maximus was yet to return and Kylie was fast asleep. For once, I was grateful that he was not around. After our fight at the office, I don't know what came over me but it felt as if I needed to get my anger out, and what better way to do that than to take it all out on Selene? I was only trying to scare her though, I never meant to run her over but now that is past, I wasn't feeling guilty instead I felt happy. I was still feeling scared. What if Maximus finds out that I am the one responsible for what happened to Selene? I know he would never let me go free. As long as that bitch is involved, he was willing to do anything for her.I admit I was rash. I should have hired someone else to do the dirty job for me but I was consumed with anger, especially from the way Maximus was comparing me to her. That made me snap and lose every shred of sanity
Maximus POVBeing in the police station first thing in the morning was not how I saw my day going but when did detective who was investigating the case of the orphanage called me that I had to come down the prescint, I had no other option than to be there. I thought maybe he had a break in the case and had found the master manipulator behind the scenes who was responsible for all the mishaps that occurred. What I was not expecting was to see the dead body of Henry O'Hara to grace me when I got there. I was gripped with shock. It was so obvious that he was murdered. This wasn't the case for going to sleep and not waking up. He was poisoned considering the foam around his mouth, and not only that, strangled too as could be seen from the strangulation marks around his neck.I don't understand this, he was meant to be safe in the prison. This wasn't meant to happen. He hasn't even been charged in court yet.I can't believe that Benjamin has some of the detectives in his pocket. Who am I t
Selene's POVI smiled as I waved goodbye to Anna and Asher. Talking to them ever since I was hospitalized always energized me. Mom didn't allow them to come to the hospital and for that I was grateful. Maximus visited me almost every time as if I were his wife who had just given birth. I was not taking any chances with him seeing his children and I also didn't want my babies to get infected with any germs. Thanks to technology, I can have a means of talking to them and even seeing them and they too see me through video call. They were missing me so badly and I was too. I was glad that I was being discharged. The hospital had to keep me for some days for extra observation, especially when I woke up screaming my heart out.I was having a panic attack. I remembered the first time Maximus kicked me out of the house and divorced me and I was almost hit by a car that day. That day was a dark day for me but also a turning point. A light at the end of the tunnel because it was the day I me
Jess POVI bowed my head in shame. The disappointing look my mother was giving me was really demoralizing and a blow to my confidence. It irritated me whenever she looked at me that way. It made me feel worthless as if I could never be up to her standard for her daughter.I was reluctant at first to tell her about what I did to Selene but I knew she was the only one who could help me out of any mess I created. My father was not an option. He wasn't as strong-willed as my Mom. Oftentimes, he tends to be a little scared or waver in his decisions.Maya Norman was very angry though when she found out about my impulsive decision that led to a careless mistake. If looks could kill, my mother would have butchered me with her eyes. She was the one who suggested for us to pay a little visit to that bitch. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have wasted my time to go see Selene at the hospital.I felt like cutting off her air supply when she treated Mom and me with a cold reception. The way she al
Mr Ben's POVThe calm music coming from the vinyl recorder resonated around the room. I was still holding onto my glass of wine. I didn't want to take a sip. I don't know if it was poisoned. Who knew if this drink would be the last thing I would have on this earth? Who knew if his masked face would be the last face I would see? I hope not. I would rather die in my house looking down at my wife than die in the presence of a masked man who had his back turned on me.Ever since I stepped into his office, he has been swaying to the music as if he were in a club. I was actually hoping to spend my evening at home with a nice family dinner since my son has finally moved out of the house to another city, and I can finally have some peace of mind. He was the one who created this whole mess in the first place. I have been feeling really off ever since the brutal murder of that young man we used. When I found out that he had been arrested, I was skeptical about how I was going to pull off his k
Selene's POVDespite being injured, I refused to stay back at home, confined to my bed. Instead, I came to work. Even though I couldn't attend to my patients myself as my movement was limited, at least I stayed inside my office reading up patients' files and expanding my knowledge in different cases. There is a new case every day and sometimes something out of the normal in the medical field. By reading various books and doing research, I can keep busy.The downside of using a crutch to walk was that whenever I wanted to go anywhere by myself I always seemed to forget that I have a broken leg which has resulted in some minor injuries. It has happened three times in a row. I fell off my bed because I forgot to use my crutches. Everyone at the hospital has been treating me like a porcelain doll as if one wrong movement I make, I am going to break, especially Avery. Mason is the only one who hasn't been treating me as if I was crippled. He was his usual goofy self and I was grateful for
Maximus POVIt has been over a day since I found out that I had children with Selene but it still felt like a movie for me. I felt as if I was watching a stage drama and I was the main character. How could it be possible that Selene was pregnant and I didn't know? Could it have been just before I divorced her or weeks before I started treating her so badly?I felt so bad. I felt like a complete jerk. My children were grown up and the same age as Kylie and yet they didn't have the presence of a father in their life.I knew Serene was lying when she told them that so that they would stop worrying so much about me being their father. I missed five years of my children's life. I wasn't there when Selene went to her first ultrasound. I wasn't there with her when she gave birth. I saw how agonizing birth pangs can be. I was there when Jess gave birth to Kylie. I knew how agonizing it was and I let Selene go through that all alone.I now understand where all her hate was coming from. It was
Selene's POVI have been feeling quite overwhelmed ever since Maximus discovered that he had children with me. I know I have been acting differently. I was constantly on edge, wondering when he would barge into my house, demanding me to hand over his children to him, or one day when he would take it to court for child custody. I didn't want to put my children through that trauma. I was certain that Maximus was the one threatening to take my children away from me. The same number that called me when I was looking for Anna and Asher at the mall called Nelly as well.I was convinced that Maximus was doing all this to spook me. There was no other person that knew about my children right now besides Maximus. I was worried that he would tell his family and they would harass my children and me. I didn't want Cecilia Hemsworth anywhere near her grandchildren. She was the one who tormented me every day, calling me barren and that she was a disgrace to the Hemsworth family and couldn't give b
Mr Ben's POVI picked up the golden ring with a dragon and gold-blue design, and an onyx stone embedded in it. I knew it belonged to the boss so what was it doing here? Could it be that one of the Hemsworth family members was the man I was working for? It couldn't be Maximus, he was too uptight for that. And why the hell will he ever want to sabotage his own company? Mason was too much of a coward to even come up with such a brilliant plan. He wasn't really the brightest in the bunch which was why I was surprised he actually graduated from law school and owned a firm. I knew that the ring wasn't sold in jewelry stores, it was customized. My boss has a thing for making his belongings outstanding. He always had a symbol that indicated what was his. He said that's always made him iconic but to me, I thought it was stupid.It was easy to find him with such a symbol. I just needed to know who the ring belonged to, then I could finally know the psychopath who was under the mask and whom I
Selene's POV"Just look at how happy they are. I can't believe they didn't want a party, that is so unlike them. Do you remember their last birthday?"Nelly chuckled beside me and I glanced at her. She was smiling widely while staring at Anna and Asher. I was glad she loved my kids as much as I did."How could I forget? They almost gave Mom a heart attack. When they were bouncing off the trampoline, I thought Mom would have passed out in fear," Nelly and I chuckled as we reminisced.She smiled, walking away with my children towards the toy section. The ringing of my phone made me stop in my tracks. I furrowed my brows at the unknown number.I swiped to answer but the person kept quiet, only their loud breathing was what I could hear."Selene Norman, leaving your kids unattended was a mistake. Now watch me take them away from you. They are mine to keep. I can do whatever I want with them. Time is ticking. Can you save them or would you forever not see them again? You choose. Your count
Jess POVWhat was taking her so long? Doesn't she have any idea how cold the weather is? I can't believe I have to leave the comfort of my bed to come out in this stormy weather. The rain was just too much. I should be back at home, watching Netflix. Instead, I'm out here, brainstorming ideas on how to bring down Selene and I know the only person who could help me do that. I couldn't hurt her directly myself anymore, not with Mason breathing down my neck and watching me like a hawk. I was making sure to keep my end of the bargain. I couldn't hurt Selene even though I was itching to do so. I wanted to inflict so much pain on her.When I saw her a few days ago, she was looking nice and healthy, no longer limping. I am tempted to hire heavy artillery or even a sniper just to put a bullet through her head, but that will be an easy death. I want Selene to look at me as she takes her last breath. That would be the most satisfying. So that she will know that even in her miserable life, even
Selene's POVFor the fifth time, I rejected the call, deciding to switch off my phone. Mason has been blowing up my phone with calls and text messages. I don't even know what to tell him. This is so awkward. He is my best friend, he cannot be my lover. I did not see him that way. I never even pictured in my mind that I would date Mason and he would take care of me.Mason was handsome, don't get me wrong and any woman will be lucky to have him. I know that he would love and care for me if I gave him a chance but I just didn't view him that way. I only saw him as a brother and a best friend. I don't understand why he is pushing it so much with me to date him. I don't have any romantic feelings towards him.What was he hoping for? He couldn't give me a good reason why he wanted to date me. He didn't tell me what he saw in me either. The only reason he told me was that he was in love with me. I don't know why I found that very hard to believe. And he wasn't even thinking about how awkward
Maximus POVMason kept on staring at me, looking confused. Things had been weird between us for the past few weeks, especially since I found out about the little stunt he pulled with Selene. I knew he was avoiding me as if I had a deadly disease on me. I have no idea what kind of game Mason was playing but I was not interested in finding out. I specifically told him that Selene was off-limits. I didn't know when Mason became so daring. I know he didn't propose to her but with the sly gestures he made in those videos and pictures, a lot of people have been misunderstanding the whole situation and it annoyed me every single time to see everyone talking about that.I wonder how Selene was taking all this. Was she happy? She has never been someone who loved public attention."Both of you have been staring at each other for a while now and there is too much male testosterone right now in this room. Maximus, if you have anything to say to Mason, now is a time to do so.” Raymond uttered, ma
Selene's POV"I can't believe that this is the beginning of summer. We are going to have so much fun. Avery, you don't look too excited. You always say this is your favorite holiday, so why the gloomy face? Don't tell me you are missing me too much. It is just a one week conference and besides, you are the one who volunteered to go instead. Who knows, maybe you will make new friends there. Just try to make the best out of it and don't be so stuck up b****, okay?"Avery opened her mouth in disbelief then she covered the camera with her palm.I stifled my laughter when I heard her screaming into her pillow in the background."I am not a b****! People just don't know when someone is polite and jovial. Those are two different things, Selene, come on. I wish you were here with me. Dr. Riley is no fun. She has had her head buried in books ever since we arrived at this conference. Why did this have to be for a week? When I get back, I'm going to spend my three days at the beach, sunbathing a
Maximus POV"Is there a reason why my daughter is staying with your parents for more than a week? It's been a while and I haven't seen Kylie. Why did you take her out? Are you trying to separate my daughter from me, Maximus? What is next? Are you going to give her to Selene, your ex-wife or are you going to also make me look like the bad guy again? What is it going to be this time? Come on, tell me! She should be with us right now, having breakfast like a normal family should but instead, you shipped her off to her grandparents. Do you expect me to be okay with that?"Jess complained, fussed, and questioned all at once.It was too early for her to start her whining. I had enough problems on my mind and I don't need her adding to it."I don't need to make you look like a bad guy. You are already evil. And besides, your daughter is the one who suggested that she wants to take a little holiday at her grandparent's house. Since when do you treat Kylie like your own child? She is constantly