Lillian's POV. My heart seized with fear as I pushed my wheelchair back a little. Without hesitation, I tried to close the door, but Dustin forced it open. I almost fell off my wheelchair but managed to steady myself and move away."What...are you doing here?" I stuttered, my voice shaking. "Max, what are you doing with this man? What's going on?"“You want to know?” A smug smile appeared on Max's lips as he replied, "I was never sick. I was in the hospital because Dustin hired me to get close to you. The task was easier than I thought."I was stunned. I had been fooled so terribly. But...how could I have suspected that Max was working for Dustin?"No...this can't be true..." I swallowed, my body shivering. "Are you saying that the stories, everything about your mother, was all a lie?""Why do you keep asking stupid questions?" Max snapped.Dustin let out a chuckle, "Spare her, she's still in denial...""Everything was a lie, except my name," Max replied, releasing a dark chuckle.I
Alexander's POV.I was still seated on Lillian's bed, my heart aching. I couldn't believe that she left me, it was like a nightmare that seemed too unreal."Why didn't she just trust me?" I whispered to myself, my heart shattering some more. "We've been through so much together. Isn't that enough for her to trust me?"I glanced down at the bed and trailed my fingers on it."Fuck..." I cursed, clutching the sheets angrily.I wasn't angry at her. I was angry at myself for letting her go. I just felt too hurt at that moment, I wanted to completely respect her wishes."I shouldn't have let her go. I fucked up!" I said, gritting my teeth. "Why did I do that?"I took my hands to my hair, ruffling it in exasperation. I shouldn't have allowed my disappointment to cloud my decision. Letting her go was a stupid move.A knock suddenly came on the door, and a frown appeared on my lips."I thought I already dismissed her," I said, referring to Jemimah, who was confused about Lillian's sudden disa
Alexander’s POVI dashed to Dustin, grabbed him by his collar, and landed a hard, jaw-breaking punch to his face. Without hesitation, I flung him away, and he flew over the couch, crashing into the old center table with a sickening thud. "Lillian," I muttered, turning to her.I knelt beside her and pulled her into my arms."Lillian, can you hear me?" I asked, my heart pounding rapidly.Her eyes fluttered open and closed, her lips quivering with incoherent mutterings. The state she was in sent a jolt of fear through my heart."Lillian," I called, tapping her cheek gently. "Please, keep your eyes open. Love, can you hear me?""Leave me alone..." She muttered, and my heart ached.I felt so angry at myself for not getting here sooner. She shouldn't be like this. She must be in so much pain. "Lillian, please wake up," I urged, needing to hear her speak, even if it was to tell me that she hated me. I wouldn't be at peace until I knew she was okay. "Help..." Her eyes slowly opened, moist
Alexander's POV"Cost me?" I scoffed, shaking my head."Yes...""How delusional are you, Maureen?" I asked, glancing at Lillian. "I am the only one who can stop Dustin from leaving you high and dry. So you're in no position to ask for anything.""If you've decided to still demand something, I have other ways of carrying out my plans without you, Understood?" I sneered, irritation in my voice.I brushed the tip of my fingers over Lillian's hair, smiling softly. The sight of her brought such delight to my heart, distracting me from the stupidity unfolding on the call."Maureen...""Okay, I won't ask for anything. I'll do everything you've asked," She agreed without another word."Make sure he signs the document, I demanded. “He is so angry now, he will blindly trust what you say, as long as it is what he desires.” I planned this so well. Dustin was blinded by rage and if he got the opportunity to get back at me immediately, he would take it without batting an eyelid. His pride would cl
Lillian's POV.The moment I felt his soft lips, a heat spread through my body. It was an electrifying feeling I couldn't understand. It was intense, yet tender.I pressed my lips harder against his, and his hands slowly moved to cup my face. He kissed me back, softly tugging my bottom lip.His thumb caressed my cheek gently as he captured my lips again. I reached for his face as well, tightening my closed eyes as he tilted his head, deepening the kiss. The way he kissed me was rhythmical and hungry. Each moment was making my heart race.But as I opened my eyes to meet his gaze, the realization hit me like a lightning bolt.I quickly pulled away and my cheeks burned as guilt and panic filled me. "I'm sorry..." I murmured, lowering my gaze. My hands trembled slightly as I kept them by my sides. I didn't regret kissing him, but I knew I'd broken the clause. We weren't supposed to have any intimacy, not even a kiss. "I shouldn't have done that," I whispered, my voice shaky.Alexander
Lillian's POVMy breath caught in my throat. I didn't know what to say. His question was so sudden that it completely caught me off guard. "I mean, when we got a bit intimate, did you feel something...different for me?" Alexander asked, his intense gaze holding mine. "I know you said you don't love me, but...you must have felt something in that moment." My heart pounded so loudly in my chest that, for a moment, I feared he might hear it. Could that even be possible?"Lillian..." He whispered, gently holding my hand asking for an answer. "No," I blurted before I could stop myself. The instant hurt that flashed in his eyes made my chest tighten with regret. Seeing that pain across his face was unbearable. "Okay," He said quietly, releasing my hand. He stood up suddenly from the bed, avoiding my gaze as he turned towards the door. "Where are you going?" I asked, my voice shaky. "Just...to get some fresh air..." He muttered, attempting to smile but failed. Before I could reply,
Alexander's POV"You didn't tell me you were an expert in women's makeup," Lilian teased, glancing at herself on her phone screen.Earlier, I had helped her prepare for the drama that was about to unfold."Well, I'll do anything to make you happy," I replied with a smile."Thank you," She said warmly, leaning in to press her lips against my cheek. "You're the sweetest ever."She moved to kiss my cheek again, but I turned at the last second, and our lips met. Her face turned red as she pulled back."You're so naughty," She giggled, then leaned in again.As our lips met this time, I wrapped my hands around her waist, deepening the kiss. I couldn't resist tasting her sweetness, so I nibbled on her lower lip. Her lips parted slightly, inviting me to explore further. I slipped my tongue into her mouth, closing my eyes and savoring the moment. She tasted like chocolate, so sweet and perfect. With every second, I felt like I was intoxicated as if I were in paradise."You're so delicious," I
Alexander's POV"He's lying about me. I have never been involved in any fraudulent activity," Dustin spat, fury lacing his voice. "We are partners. I don't know why he's pulling this charade!" "I cannot defame anyone," I said into the microphone, my voice firm and calm. "I'm simply stating facts for others to be careful because I'm certain you'll target more victims." Murmurs filled the crowd as I glanced at Dustin with a smug smile. "And frankly, I think you're being delusional," I continue taunting him. "We've never been partners. I hope you aren't under the influence of any substances, Mr. Stone." "You scoundrel!!!" He growled, trying to rush forward."He's probably on drugs," someone whispered from the crowd"How did such a reputable company owner end up in this mess?""He must have been faking it all along," another murmured. Whispers filled the hall and I savored the confused and terrified looks that clouded Dustin's expression."None of this is true! Everyone, believe me.
Lillian's POV.A month later. “How many times are you going to watch that?” Alexander laughed, sitting beside me. “As many times as possible,” I replied, bursting into laughter. I was watching a video of Jessica and her mother confessing everything they had done before disappearing. That was what they had to do, so Alexander wouldn't press charges against them. They knew they had no chance against especially since, Dad, as I called him now, wouldn't be able to help them. Dad had divorced Gianna, and left her with nothing, while he just left a bit of money for Jessica and disowned her. Since he found out that I was his real daughter, he had been more than sweet to me and our relationship had gotten so much better with time. Meanwhile Mrs. McQueen, though kept at arms length, has been so supportive through this pregnancy. She would call me sometimes and give me some tips on how to eat right and stay healthy. Her husband was also remorseful about his harsh judgment but was too bu
Author's POV. Days later, Jessica went to the same hospital that she had been going to for her check up. As she stepped into the building, she touched her face and winced a little in pain. “Fuck,” She cursed. She walked over to an office and slipped in without knocking. In a few hours, she slipped out as if nothing had happened. She touched her face again and there was no pain anymore. This discovery made a smile appear on her lips. As she headed to the parking lot, she pulled out her phone to call her mother. “Hello?” Sha muttered as her mother answered. “How was it?” Her mother asked. “Ma, everything went well,” Jessica smiled, getting into her car. “Are you sure? Is there any pain left? Do you want to go abroad again?’ Mrs Sinclair inquired, her voice tinged with worry.“Ma, I'm trying to get Alexander back and returning to Singapore isn't something I want to do. Why do you give the worse ideas?” Jessica gritted, closing her car door and turning on the engine. “I just gave
Author's POV. Lillian lifted her head from the sink and looked, really looked at Mrs McQueen. She could not understand how a loving gentleman like Alexander had been born by such a bitter mother."What? Why are you staring at me like that?" Mrs McQueen snarled, hands perched on her waist. "I don't know if you know this but Alexander really loves you. He respects you too as his mother but I don't think you love or respect anyone but yourself. You are trying to ruin his happiness with your own hands," Lillian said. "What happiness? Do you think life with someone like you is happiness? Alexander will be miserable if he gets married to you and he will regret choosing you over me," Mrs McQueen accused. Lillian leaned against the wall, suddenly realizing what the matter was all along."You are jealous. That's it, right? You don't even care about Jessica, not really. You are jealous of how much Alexander loves me and you get afraid everytime he considers my feelings before your own." Lil
Lillian's POV. "Baby, you are glowing," Alexander pointed out breathlessly, bending his head to run his tongue across my chest. He licked the chocolate stain, licking his way to a nipple and curled his tongue around it.My hands went high above my head, and he tossed the empty chocolate wrapper behind him, holding my hands in place. I arched my back, moaning when he sucked on me lavishly."Alex. . .the bed. . .I can't. . ." Even with him holding me up, my knees were beginning to shake. "I got you," he whispered, his hot breath sending chills all over me. He started walking backwards with me attached to him, scattering kisses all over my neck.When he got to the bed, he sat on it, lifting me and placed me across his hips. He didn't break concentration, continuing to tease me while dragging the rest of the teddy down to my waist."My baby is going to have a baby," he said, drawing the leftover chocolate on my chest down to my stomach. "When I think of your belly round with my baby,
Lillian's POV. In the taxi, I was still thinking about my near encounter with Jessica. She wouldn't know why I was in the hospital but I didn't want her suspecting anything. Too much was at stake for me to be careless."We are here, Miss," the driver informed me and I alighted his taxi after paying him on the app. I sent a text to Alexander to let him know I was home and stretched out on the couch in the living room. Doctor Malcolm said stretching was good for me anyways. He also told me to exercise more and eat more healthy.Alexander called instead of texting back and I was already smiling even before I heard his voice."Hello, darling. How did your appointment go?""It was okay. You really didn't have to call, Alex. I know you are very busy." Yet I was smiling so hard my cheeks were hurting."Don't say that. I can never too busy for my freckles. Have you had something to eat? If not, you can ask the chef to make you something."I glanced at the meal plan chart Doctor Malcolm had
Lillian's POV. Doctor Malcolm was explaining all the things I had to start doing as am expectant mother when Alexander came into the room. He had been excited when he left the room before but now, he wasn't."Why was the lawyer calling, Alex?" I inquired. He suddenly remembered he was not alone in the room, forcing himself to smile. But I knew him well enough to know that it was not a real smile."It's good news actually but I'll tell you in the car. Let's finish up with Doctor Malcolm first," Alexander replied, keeping me in suspense. "Okay. Sit down then." I still kept my eyes on him, unable to relax when I knew he was hiding something from me."So, Doctor, how soon can she get registered for antenatal classes?" Alex asked and the good doctor laughed at his eagerness."You both just found out that you are expecting a child. Don't be in a hurry to get her registered for anything, Mr McQueen. For today, just go home and have a talk with each other, celebrate. . . you do want this c
Author's POV. Same Night, Prison Dustin wasn't very popular in jail except for getting bullied, but after his argument with the basketball players, everyone chose to ignore him. He summed it up as them being jealous of him."Dustin, you have a visitor," the warden said, looking down his nose at him. Dustin already knew it was his lawyer and his hope was alive again. He was updated on the official date of his court hearing and reminded to be of good behavior despite being brutalized by inmates. Either his lawyer didn't like him or was scared of him because he refused to look him in the eye when speaking."I'll behave, anything to get me out of this rotten hole. As long as you promise me that I will get out as soon as possible.""The odds are in our favour, Dustin and I haven't lost any case in all my years of being a defense attorney. Just keep your slate clean for the next fifteen days and you have nothing to worry about.""Time up," the warden announced and the lawyer packed up h
Author's POV. After throwing up, Lillian felt more better but her vision was so blurry that the walls looked like they were spinning. She tried to stand and missed a step but fell into Alexander's arms."Jesus, Lillian!" He exclaimed, holding on to her tightly. "You are burning up. Come on, let's rinse your mouth."He flushed the toilet first and led her to the sink. She cupped her hands under the running water, rinsed out her mouth and washed her face. She regained some strength and could stand on her own without his help."Baby, you scared the shit out of me. Are you okay now? Do you need anything?""I need. . .I need to sit down." Her legs were weak and she didn't know how long she could keep standing. Without asking, Alexander lifted her off the ground and carried out of the bathroom.She rubbed her face on his shirt, feeling a lot better just from being close to the man she was in love with. He laid her down on the bed, watching over her closely."You are sweating. You need to
Author's POV. Jessica slammed her door behind her so loud the house shook. She ran to her desk and pushed everything off, anger welling up within her.She flung a notebook at the wall, searching for a way to get rid of her anger."It's not fair, it's not fair, it's not fair," she kept repeating, tearing her room apart until something gave way within her. Anger turned into sadness, disappointment turned to despair and she fell on her knees, shedding tears into her hands."That used to be me. I used to be the only one Alexander had eyes for. Now. . .no, I can't let Lillian steal everything I have built alongside Alexander all this while."She crawled about on her knees, searching for her phone in the scattered room. She found it at the foot of her bed, hidden by the broken table lamp. She dialed a number and sat on her heels, waiting for the other person to come to the phone.The call connected and the person at the other side did not sound very happy."What is it, Jessica? I'm busy,