Epilogue Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Six Annabelle_ Months after the nightmare I had with Henry. I woke up in my new home with the perfect peace of mind I had always wanted. My life was in a better shape and even though It wasn't perfect, I was living the future I had always dreamed and hoped for. I stood in front of the large windows in the parlor, looked out of it and took a very deep breath. “Come back here! If I catch you, I will eat all your candy.” “You won't catch me then!” Johnson was running after Norah. It was not going to be my first time experiencing such as they have both been best of friends since we all moved in together. “I've told you two. No running around.” I said and shook my head. Travis was the one handling the major companies owned by my dad. He and my dad had become very close following the incident with Henry. Travis held his suitcase, walked down the stairs of our new home and said, “Anna, do you know where my car keys are? I couldn't find them
Annabelle's POVThe sudden creaking sound of the door got me flinching hard as I shifted my gaze to the door. The moment my eyes came in contact with Travis, I felt a surge of relief ripple through me.God! The last time I set my eyes on my husband was two days ago when he came back from work, looking so haggard and wasted. And that'd been the same day the billionaire daughter, Samantha Harris returned to the city after so many years.Just when I thought there could be hope to rebuild my marriage with Travis, she came back. And since then, he was barely at home."Travis!" I exclaimed as I ran to give him a hug. "Where have you been?"The question was useless. A part of me already knew where he had been.When he didn't say anything, I withdrew my arms around and jerked my head to look at his face. His dark eyes lingered on me for a split second, I thought he was going to kiss or probably tell me he was sorry.However, he averted his gaze from my face and brushed past me without a word.
Annabelle's POV "Crying like a loser, are you?" The lady said in derision. She was none other than Samantha. My husband's pesky ex. Blinking hard, I wiped my eyes not letting her see another tears of mine. "I figure you are done speaking, now can you get out of my way?" "Oh, not so fast." A vicious voice came behind me and I instantly recognized it. My blood ran cold as I turned to meet the vile faces of the devils who had made my life hell – my father in-law, mother-Inlaw and Travis grandmother as well. "I just want to let you know that if you dare step into this house ever again, I'll ruin your life. Do you understand me?" Travis's father, Mr Fred grunted and all I did was nod. "You don't have to worry about me, because I regret ever meeting your son!" I gritted my teeth. "No sweetheart, It's us who regret letting you marry our son and become nothing other than a liability to us!!!" Mrs. Aurelia, Travis mother flared up and a scoff escaped my lips. Liability?! this peop
Annabelle’s povAs usual, he had his Prussian suit on and a handful of burly-looking bodyguards were behind him, looking like they were about to tear me apart soon.I managed a smile. "Uhm-- dad, I was just-----"His eyes darkened. "Dad? I don't know this lady from anywhere. Guards!"Five able bodied men surrounded me at once."Throw this lady out of the building!" He ordered in a clear voice.I fell on my knees with a loud thud, tears already streaming down my eyes. “I know how much you hate me dad but please don't throw me away. I'm so sorry for not listening to you back then and I regret it now. But if you would just give me the chance to prove myself to you, I will do anything!""What are you still waiting for? Throw her out!" He yelled at the bodyguards, his eyes burning with rage.A vague reminder of his face that same day he asked me never to show my face ever again, if I decide to marry the stranger I just met - Travis smith."Sir Robert, please be lenient." Henry’s voice fil
Annabelle's POV I felt like someone had shot a bullet straight at my heart. It was either I misheard or the doctor was joking. "Firstly, I'm now Miss Anabelle Spencer." I corrected with a scoff, "Lastly, you've got to be kidding me. There's no way I'm pregnant." The doctor smiled. "Really? But that would mean you are about to rewrite history because your test result shows here," he handed me a paper, "that you're pregnant!" My heart sank as I scanned through the test results. I really was pregnant and it was very obvious who the father was. Travis Smith – my now Ex-husband. No! There has to be another way! This can't be happening! I can't be pregnant for the monster who discarded me like trash. Just when everything was finally playing out beautifully for me, his bastard self was back again in the form of a child to ruin everything. Of all things, a child! "I want it out" I said in a calm voice and the doctor frowned. "Pardon?" "You heard me doctor, I want an abortion." "Says
Annabelle's POVHis eyes darted from my face to that of Jackson who was busy tugging at his pants. I could see the questions in his eyes. Oh God! I was avoiding this. He mustn't find out that Jackson was his son.I could almost hear his silent questions. Do you have a child? Are you married now? And it wasn't helping one bit.His gaze slowly trailed to my hands, probably looking for a ring.I jerked my hand away from his and pulled Jackson to myself.“If you'll ex–” my words trailed off when he crouched down to Jackson's level and gazed at him so softly, almost like he knew he was his son and I felt my heart squeeze in my chest. Does he know already?!He flashed Jack a smile. "Little boy, I and your momma were just having a decent conversation here."Jackson frowned. "Then you should use your mouth, not your hands. Why were you dragging her hands? I'm going to tell my grandpa!" He ran off.Travis trailed his eyes on me again and I struggled not to buckle under his intense gaze. I coul
Annabelle’s POVI smiled so widely inside of me, the terrifying look on their faces gave me so much joy that I felt victorious already, but no, I’m just getting started. “Pull up your smiles more, Anna.”Henry, who had walked up to the stage to take pictures with me, silently whispered behind my ears. I felt an ounce of happiness and an outer smile. The noise of the guests and cheers brought me back into the party, I was literally feeling every stung part of me back into a complete sense of freedom and euphoria.My father pulled my face and looked to my face,“You’ve made us all proud, Anna. And I’m especially proud of you.” He briefed before taking up the microphone again.“Thank you all so much, it’s been so many years without my daughter and it’s an utmost joy for me to see her back home and taking her place. Thank you all for celebrating this day with me. Enjoy and have fun!” My father hugged me once more and placed a soft kiss on my cheeks, I smiled wholeheartedly again, I have
CHAPTER 7 ANABELLE’S POV The next morning, all employees were back to work and getting things going. The contract skyline company had signed was what I had to work on. I picked up my phone to give Henry a call. He hasn’t shown up since I entered the company’s compound. My phone rang and after a few seconds, I could hear his voice over the phone. “Hey!” “Hey? Look at you. I can’t find you anywhere around the company.” “I’ve been in the company for hours now, in your father’s office to be precise.” “Oh! I think I’ll need your attention here also.” I could feel his faint smile over the phone as he responded. “No problem, I will be there soon.” Henry showed up in my office after some minutes. I looked at the man in a fitted white suit, his purple tie knotted and down his neck, he walked gently and found himself a chair for us to have a better conversation. “You called me.” “Here, take a look.” I turned the desktop to him, and after he took a glance, Henry paused and looked