"Have you ever loved me?" Lilian's voice barely rose above a whisper. "Never." … Lilian Stephan had always loved Marcus Damon, it was love at first sight and she tried all her possible best to make sure that she gets married to Marcus. She sacrificed everything just to be with him to become his wife. Even after getting married to him he never for once showed her any love or even care about her. But she did not really mind and she just kept hoping that he would return back to her side. But she was given a divorce paper instead. She found out that she had always been a substitute for someone else. Lilian gathered her courage and left. She returned five years later with a baby that looked so much like Marcus.
View MoreThere was no response.Marcus and Moses stood in the middle of the abandoned building, listening carefully, but all they could hear was the faint sound of the wind whistling through the cracks in the walls.The silence was unsettling.They moved cautiously through the space, their footsteps echoing against the cold concrete floor. The building was empty—completely deserted.They searched every room, checking behind old, rusted beams and through partially constructed hallways. Still, there was no sign of Lilian.Moses let out a frustrated sigh. “There’s nothing here.”Marcus didn’t respond right away. His sharp eyes scanned the area, his mind racing through possibilities. He wasn’t willing to accept that this was a dead end. There had to be something they were missing.After double-checking every possible hiding place, they finally walked out of the building.Moses ran a hand through his hair, his brows furrowed in frustration.“How come?” he muttered, shaking his head.Marcus crossed
The following morning, Marcus drove down to the Gabriel family’s house to meet them.Franklin was the one who opened the door. He stepped aside, allowing Marcus to walk in.The living room was well-furnished, elegant yet cozy. The polished wooden floors gleamed under the soft lighting, and a large chandelier hung in the center of the ceiling. Everything about the space spoke of quiet wealth and refinement.Marcus briefly took in the surroundings before shifting his focus back to the reason he was here.Gabriel, the head of the family, sat on one of the large leather chairs. He raised his head and looked at Marcus, his gaze calm but assessing.“Mr. Marcus,” he greeted.Marcus gave a respectful nod and bowed his head slightly. “Good morning, sir.”Gabriel acknowledged the greeting with a small nod but didn’t say anything further.Moses, however, wasted no time getting to the point. His face was tight with tension, his voice clipped.“Is there any update?” he asked.Marcus exhaled and sh
Marcus stepped into his house, shutting the door behind him. The quietness of the space greeted him, offering a rare moment of solitude after a long day.With a sigh, he loosened his tie and walked over to the couch, sinking into it. His muscles ached slightly from exhaustion, but he didn’t mind. He just needed a few minutes to rest before heading upstairs.As he leaned his head back against the couch, his eyes drifted shut.Ringggggggg!The sudden shrill ringing of his phone jolted him upright.Frowning, he reached into his pocket and pulled it out. His brows furrowed when he saw the caller ID—an unsaved number.Normally, he wouldn’t bother picking up unknown calls, especially this late at night. But for some reason, he felt an odd urge to answer this one.With a sigh, he swiped to accept the call.“Hello,” he said, his tone cold and unreadable.“Is Lilian with you?” A deep male voice asked, wasting no time on pleasantries.Marcus’s grip on the phone tightened. “No, she’s not. Who is
The news about Marcus being seen with a child spread quickly, and soon, Mrs. Thompson heard about it. She was in the kitchen when one of her friends called, excitedly telling her about how her son had been spotted with a little boy at his office.Mrs. Thompson’s eyes widened in shock. “Are you sure about this?” she asked, gripping the phone tightly.“Of course, I am. My niece works at Marcus’s office, and she saw them together. She said they looked alike.”Mrs. Thompson’s heart skipped a beat. If this was true, then it could only mean one thing—Matt had finally met his father.Without wasting another second, she wiped her hands on a kitchen towel and hurried to her room to get her phone. Her fingers shook slightly as she dialed Marcus’s number.The phone rang twice before he picked up.“Hello?”“Mom,” Marcus greeted.“Where are you?” Mrs. Thompson asked without wasting time.“I’m at work. What’s wrong?” Marcus asked, leaning back in his chair.“Is it true?”“Is what true?”“That my gr
Marcus drove directly to Lilian’s company. The ride had been mostly quiet, with Matt seated beside him, occasionally glancing out of the window. The late afternoon sun cast a golden hue over the city, making everything glow in soft amber. The drive wasn’t too long, but it felt longer due to the silence between them.As soon as Marcus pulled into the company’s parking lot, he shifted the gear into park and turned off the engine. The only sound that followed was Matt’s seatbelt clicking open. The boy turned to look at Marcus with a slightly raised eyebrow, a hint of curiosity flashing in his young eyes.“I thought you said you were bringing me to your house?” Matt asked, his voice questioning but not upset.Marcus smiled, resting one arm on the steering wheel as he looked at the boy. “Your mom would be so worried if I did that,” he said in a calm tone. “We’ll go there next time—whenever you want.” His voice was filled with reassurance, making sure Matt knew that he wasn’t breaking any p
Lily walked out of the office with a deep frown on her face. This was not the result she wanted at all—this was not what she had expected.She had been so sure that Mrs. Thompson, desperate for a grandchild, would react explosively to the news. She had expected shouting, accusations, and a dramatic scene that would shake both families.But instead, everything had been settled too smoothly. Too quietly.That only made her more uneasy.Lily clenched her fists, frustration bubbling inside her. She hailed a taxi immediately, knowing that her family’s company was teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. They needed a cooperation agreement desperately to survive. But it seemed like every road was blocked. There was nowhere left to turn.Her phone buzzed in her hand.Pulling it out, she saw her mother’s name flashing on the screen. She answered swiftly, pressing the phone to her ear.“Hello?”“Where are you?” her mother’s anxious voice came through. “The shareholders are outside the company, dem
Marcus had just settled into his office chair when a knock echoed through the room. He paused, already knowing who it was.“Come in,” he called, his voice even.The door swung open, and Hilary, his personal assistant, stepped inside—but he wasn’t alone.A small boy walked beside him, his hands tucked into the pockets of his shorts, his curious eyes scanning the office.Marcus’s breath hitched. He froze, his pulse hammering in his ears as he took in the sight before him.Matt.For a brief moment, Marcus felt like the air had been sucked from the room. He hadn’t expected to see him this soon—hadn’t even prepared for it. Lilian had accepted his proposal so fast. Too fast.His mind raced, trying to make sense of the situation. Did she really agree? Or was this something else entirely?Pushing down his unease, he quickly composed himself. He didn’t want to scare the boy.“Uh… how are you doing?” Marcus asked, his tone carefully controlled as he forced a small smile.Matt met his gaze and n
Lilian walked into the house, her mind clouded with thoughts.She had always been good at keeping her emotions in check, but today, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t hide the storm brewing inside her. She had spent the entire ride home replaying Marcus’s words in her head, trying to make sense of everything.He wanted to be in Matt’s life.It had taken him years to say those words, but now that he had, what was she supposed to do?She sighed heavily as she stepped inside.The familiar warmth of home should have comforted her, but instead, it felt suffocating. Her father and brothers were in the living room, chatting casually, but the moment she entered, their attention snapped to her.Noah, her older brother, immediately noticed the shift in her demeanor. His eyes narrowed as he studied her face.“What happened?” he asked, his voice firm but laced with concern. “Did someone bully you?”Lilian shook her head quickly. “No, no. I’m fine.”She forced a smile, but it was weak—bare
Marcus arrived at the restaurant first.He glanced around, his eyes scanning the warm, dimly lit space. The café was quiet, filled with the soft hum of conversation and the gentle clinking of coffee cups against saucers. A faint aroma of roasted beans and vanilla lingered in the air, mingling with the scent of fresh pastries from the counter.Lilian hadn’t arrived yet, but he wasn’t in a hurry. He tapped his fingers against the table, trying to calm his nerves. He had played this conversation over and over in his head, rehearsed every possible response she could give. But no amount of preparation could erase the uncertainty that gnawed at him.Would she even listen to him?Would she shut him down before he could explain?Or worse—would she walk away, just like she did all those years ago?Marcus sighed, running a hand through his hair. He had no one to blame but himself for how things had turned out.Just as he reached for his coffee, the door opened, and his breath caught.Lilian ste
"Sign it, Lilian, we are getting a divorce." Marcus's voice cut through the air like a glacial wind, its icy tone sending shivers down her spine.Lilian's brow furrowed as she heard the words, fear creeping into her heart like a chill."Remember the. birthday party we need to attend? It's almost time for it. We are supposed to leave now." Lilian forced a smile, trying to act like nothing happened but her eyes betrayed her with a hint of imperceptible hurt and tears."It is not necessary. Just sign the paper. This is best for both of us." he frowned, his voice was cold and cruel before he turned on his heel and strode out of the house.Lilian's knees trembled, her weight sinking into them as if the floor had given way beneath her. Her hands fluttered to the ground, bracing herself against the impact, as a sob escaped her lips.How could he just drop that and leave without any explanation?Lilian's thoughts raced back to the countless moments she'd sacrificed for Marcus— the late nights...
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