Belinda's POV I am glad the gender reveal party is over. I am so happy I am expecting a little girl. We have not thought of a name for her yet. I was thinking of calling my daughter Caroline. I always like the name Caroline. We can call her Carol for short. I will have to talk to Chase about it. Perhaps you have something else in mind. I am open to ideas, as I will not do something without my husband and I deciding about it together. It is his child, too. I did not give him a chance to choose Connor's name. But then again, he was not around. Not that it was his fault, because he did not know about Connor. Amanda is at her last, and she and Nick are staying next to us as Nick bought Chase's house. I am glad that my sister is close by. So if she needs me during the night, I am just next door.We were just about to sleep when Nick came running over to us. Connor is also still up since it is the weekend. I can see Nick is in a panic. I know Amanda is about to give birth. We ran outside w
Nick's POVI know all I can do now is wait. I am here with Amanda and hate seeing her in pain. She puts on a brave face, and I hold her hand as she has to endure the pain. My hand feels numb as she presses it every time the pain becomes too much. The doctor has arrived and tells her he will tell her when she can start pushing. I know the pain must be killing her. The doctor asks if she wants anything for the pain, but she refuses. She does not want any help. She desires to bring this child into the world normally. I admired her for it. But if I were her, I would have taken something for the pain because I am sure that no man can stand the pain that a woman goes through when she gives birth. It must be awful. After a while, the doctor tells Amanda to start pushing. Everything goes according to plan.We will have a set boy, and we have decided to call him Mason. I am glad Jake cannot interfere, as he is in prison. I'm so happy he's out of our lives and can even bother us again. By the t
Chase's POVWe all wait. Luckily, we are dressed now. We went to the bathrooms and got dressed. We put our pajamas in the suitcases that the servant sent with Nick's father. At last, Nick comes walking to us. He is smiling, and he looks delighted. I cannot believe my friend, who once was such a player, is now a father. "Our little boy, Mason, is healthy. Amanda is fine. Everything went fine, except I fainted. Chase, you can laugh at me, but wait until your turn comes. At least I am done. You still have to stand next to your wife when she gives birth. It's not easy to see the woman you love endure so much pain. And don't say yes if the doctor asks you if you want to watch when the baby gets born. There's a lot of blood and stuff, and that's where I fainted," Nick says. I'm not going to laugh at him because I am also not one that can stand blood, especially not if it comes from somebody that I love."Congratulations, my friend. I cannot believe you are a father. I would have laughed if
Belinda's POVYesterday was the final argument of all the parties involved in the murder of my mother. The months have gone by fast. Today, the jury will decide what will happen to my father, his wife, and those who helped them. I cannot wait to hear the results. They are guilty. Everybody that has been following the case has the same feeling as I have. They will go to prison for life. However, I know my father and how he is. I do not know if he got to the jury. I do not believe that they can, but one never knows. So I am very nervous. My father can be very charming, and I have seen him trying his best to persuade the jury that he is innocent. Amanda's mother had to get a lawyer. Jake can no longer practice and is in jail. Amanda and I leave for court. Chase will get us there. Connor will stay with his grandparents after school. I hope that the jury has reached its verdict. I want justice for my mother, and I want my revenge. My mother did not deserve to die the way that she did, and
Belinda's POVIt has been a long time since I have been at my mother's grave. I never wanted to go because I always felt guilty. I thought I let her down because I did nothing to prevent her death or to avenge her. Today, my heart is hurting because I know I am saying goodbye to her again. I remember her funeral. There were many people because she was very popular in this city. My father pretended to be sad. I knew it was fake. I knew he had something to do with her death because he also looked guilty. People who didn't know him did not understand how guilty he looked. However, I knew how guilty he looked because he couldn't look me in the eyes. I knew he had a girlfriend. My mother called me and told me she was distraught. I thought he felt guilty because of his girlfriend. But when I found out that my mother wanted to divorce him, I knew that he had something to do with her death, as he never wanted to lose her money. I tried to calm her over the phone. I didn't know it was the last
Nick's POVAmanda and Belinda are in court today, awaiting the jury's verdict. I offered to watch Mason. How difficult can it be watching a baby? He sleeps most of the time. He is sleeping in his little crypt next to me. I watch TV while he sleeps. I got bottles made, which are in the warmer to keep them warm. I got nappies ready in case he gets wet. I am eating popcorn and watching a TV show. Mason is asleep, and I can hardly keep my eyes open because he is a little fellow who likes staying up at night. It keeps me and his mother up all night, and I don't mind because I love him as much as I love his mother. He has crept deep into my heart. Suddenly, all hell breaks loose as little Mason shows me how hard he can cry. I pick him up, and I get the most awful smell. It is coming from Mason, and that is not a good sign. I was prepared for wet nappies, not for this. I feel the vomit pushing up in my throat. I wanted to have a peaceful day to myself. So I gave all the servants off. I order
Belinda's POVAmanda and I laughed at the video that Chase sent us. Poor Nick at least he tried. Well, they are clean after everything. I think it will take the mates a few days to clean the bathroom. We are on our way home when my phone rings. I did not know the number, so I answered it. I almost put down the phone when I hear who it is. I do not have time for this."Belinda, please don't put down the phone. I want to talk to you. Can you come and see me in jail?" My father's voice sounds from the other side of the phone. What the hell does he want from me?"What do you want from me? Haven't you put us all through hell enough? Amanda and I like to move on with our lives and forget we had a father like you. I do not know who you think you are. Don't call me again, please," I say, but my father talks before I can hang up. "Please, I want to apologize to you. I need to see you and Amanda. Amanda and you are all that I have. You are my children. I haven't even seen my grandsons. It's be
Belinda's POVMy time is getting closer, and I am not working now. I don't mind, as Helgard and Amanda are running the law firm, and I know I can trust them. I am just a quiet stay-at-home mom for the first time. I am glad that my mother's murderers are behind parts for the rest of their lives. Amanda's mother has tried to contact her, but she refuses to talk to her mother. She does not want to see her mother. I cannot blame Amanda for hating her mother. I would also not love my mother if she killed another person. I'm glad I had my revenge. Now, I can continue with my life. I have a happy family. I love my husband, and I know he loves me. Jake is behind bars, and we will never hear from him again. His hearing was quick and fast, and he got a very long time behind bars. I don't even know how many years he will be in jail because he has stolen a lot of money. I cannot believe that he stole so much money in such a short time. It shows that some people can't keep their hands off other pe
Belinda's POVToday is the day of my children's wedding. I cannot believe my son and daughter are getting married on the same day. I am very proud of them, as they chose perfect partners that fit them. I could not be more proud of my children. My life has gone a full circle. I got my sweet revenge on the people that killed my mother. I gained his sister and a lovely husband. I have two wonderful children and could not ask for anything more. Well, maybe a grandchild or two. Chase will be walking in both brides since Norma does not want anything to do with her family. I cannot blame her. Besides, Norma has become like a second daughter to my husband and me. I cannot believe that time has gone by so fast. It felt like yesterday when Chase was discovered to Connor and me. I am glad that he did, though. I am pleased that he is my husband. He makes me very happy.Although we are older now, he is still a handsome man. Many younger women still look at him. He makes me proud. Our love for each
Baron's POVI am going to ask Bella to marry me. I wait until she is at her classes, then see her family. I am waiting until all of them are together. I want all of them to know that I like to marry Bella. And I'm going to ask all of them for their permission. I also like to tell Connor to be my best man. I know Bella would want Norma to be her maid of honor. I requested a meeting with all of them. Everybody is there when I get to Chase's office, even Norma. I have asked her also to be there. I do not want anybody to feel left out.I'm glad I did it because I can see that Norma also appreciates me taking her to a family meeting. But I was very nervous when I walked in. I know this is their only daughter, and I will have to promise him that I will never cheat on her and that I will look after her like she is my only princess. And I know she is. She's the woman I want to love for the rest of my life. I can never think about my life without her. I cannot believe I am the same man who tho
Baron's POVAfter we left the boardroom, I instructed my guards to remove my family. I don't want to see them again. I don't have any feelings towards them. We went to my office, and Bella took out the picnic basket. I do not know how she knew that I would need this today. However, I don't care about my family anymore. It was so hard for me. She's an angel in disguise. As the officer close behind me, I walk over to her, and I kiss her like I've never kissed her before. All the passion I feel for her is in my kiss. I thought you would push me away, but she kissed me back instead. Does it mean she feels the same way about me as I feel about her? I hope so because I have created all these feelings about her. I know that I love her. I can't believe that I fell in love with Bella Stone. I never believed in love, but now I do, all because of this little woman in my arms. "I love you, Bella. I mean it this time. I'm not saying it to impress anybody, but I'm telling you the truth. I do love
Baron's POVI knew I would hear from my family again. It did not take my sister-in-law long to find my office. I thought my brother, mother, or father would be the first to show up. But no, the first one to walk into my office is Sharon. She never had a good taste in clothes. I always thought that she was a little bit cheap. I don't know what she is doing in my office, but I do not want her here. I know Sharon is up to no good."Hello, stranger. It has been a long time since we have seen you. I do not know why you were hiding from us. Were you afraid that you still had feelings for me? I should have never married that useless brother of yours. He has heard me so often that I cannot even talk about it. My heart is broken. Your brother does not care about me. He only cares about the whore he sleeps with every night while I am all alone at home. My heart can't stand it anymore. I am heartbroken. Baron, I should have never left you. I know that you would never have been like him. Besides,
Rita Peterson's POVI look at my husband, Mike. I did not think that our child would get anywhere without us. He also seems like he cannot believe what he just heard. We have to keep up our appearances in front of our friends. So Norma made it big, and she did not even tell us. She would not have come anywhere if it weren't for me and her father. If I didn't push her to go to beauty contests and become a beauty queen, she would not have gone into fashion. She owes us, she owes us big time. I never thought that she was the owner of Myst. I felt she was only a waitress, so I never wanted to see her again. She threw away the career I was planning for her to become a waitress. I will go and see her tomorrow at her office. I know where the boutique is. I never went there because I could not afford their dresses. The least we can do is dress her mother.We pretended to be friendly all night and saw her and Connor Stone leaving before our party. After the party was over, my husband and I wen
Norma's POVI love Connor. I cannot believe I am so happy to have found him when I needed him the most. Good night. We are going to go out to a fancy restaurant. I have got my confidence back. I do not even care if we run into my parents. If that's something to say, I don't care. I am in love, and I am successful. It is more I can say about them. My mother is still the socialite, and my father has to work his ass off to stay with her expensive lifestyle. Since I am their only child, they don't have an heir. I don't care what is happening to them. I don't want the money. I want nothing of them. Connor is not happy about the fact that his sister is seeing Baron Maxwell. I told him to leave her alone because it was her choice. Perhaps his family should meet him. I have decided to wear a beautiful white dress tonight. I know that Connor loves me more in white. He loves it when I wear a white dress. And tonight we are going to go to the Hilton. It is a plain reason it doesn't look like a
Baron's POVWalking into the restaurant, I saw my family sitting at the table. I did not expect them to be there because I did not expect them to be at the expensive restaurant while they were in so much financial trouble. They have not seen me yet. We walked in and were taken to the table I had reserved. "Her parents and brother are here with his wife. Are you sure you want to eat here tonight, or should we go elsewhere? I know how you feel about your mother and, father and brother. I wouldn't say I like it to be an uncomfortable night for you. I understand how they treated you, and I do not believe they deserve to see you anymore. Besides, I feel they will come and look for trouble with you. I wait a second. I have a plan. I'm always wearing my great-grandmother's ring on my finger. I will put it on my engagement finger, so if they come and look for trouble with you, we will pretend that we are engaged. I know it is not ideal, but at least it will give them something else to think
Bella's POVSo Baron wants a fancy date. I can wear fancy dresses if I have to. I have a few in my closet. I do not know why I like to impress him so much. I am not even supposed to worry about what he thinks. I cannot allow myself to fall in love with a man who does not believe in love. In a way, I get into a beautiful blue dress. It fits my body perfectly. It also has a long slit on the one leg. I wonder where he is going to take me. Why couldn't he wait until our regular Friday night dates? Is he missing me as much as I miss him? What do I do? I know I look beautiful in a plain dress. I only put on silver accessories because I love silver more than gold. I am dressed to impress but not too much. I like to keep it plain and simple. I am not the one for shiny dresses. I am not like other girls. My dress is classy and slightly revealing, but not too much. I am not here to impress a man. I am here to show myself that I can withstand a man who thinks all women want him for his money. I
Baron's POVAm I in love? To be honest, I do not know. I only know that I miss Bella when I'm not with her. Her family doesn't like me very much because we are always competitive. A father and her brother are not in the same business as me, but they still want to buy prime properties. I do not think that I am welcome in their house. I guess I will be more popular now, building around the diner. It took my architecture and engineers a while to figure out how. I've come up with a solution, and I won't even ask what they are doing, as that is not my problem. I am a trained architect and engineer with plenty of time to study with my parents. Just keep me away from America as long as they can. So, I continued studying while running my new business in Europe. However, I am not into that part of the business anymore. In the beginning, I loved it. But now I want more time for myself. I like the business side of it, and I like to see how my family and their business are crumbling. I know I ca