Author's POV. "Ma, that sounds like a pretty good idea," Jessica smirked, crossing her right knee over the other. "It truly is," Gianna nodded, smiling confidently. "But I once overheard Alexander talking about her ex being is in jail for various crimes. Wouldn't it be risky for us to associate with someone like that?" Jessica asked, warily. "Well..." Gianna trailed off, crossing her hands to her chest. "...It could be a little dangerous, but it's worth the risk. I'm not liking Lillian's constant interference, the faster we remove her, the better." "I'll be meeting her ex in prison one of these days," Gianna revealed. "No," Jessica opposed. "That wouldn't be a good idea. Instead, you should send someone or communicate with him in another way," Jessica proposed, thoughtfully. "That's true, but would that be effective?" Gianna inquired, doubt evident in her voice. "It should be. I also heard from Alexander one time that he has been unable to get a lawyer. I wonder why I never
Lillian's POV. "Lillian, I don't think you know what you're saying. You want us to get back together?" Alexander asked, staring at me in disbelief. I exhaled sharply and nodded, "Yes, I want us to get back together."This decision felt a bit sudden, but there was no way to protect Alexander from Jessica. I had to make sure she never hurt him, and the only way I could do that was by being close to him, Besides, I had been yearning constantly for him. So, instead of letting someone like Jessica keep us apart, I should be with the man I loved. "Lillian, I know I'm asking for a chance, but just last night you said we should move on. I hope you aren't doing this because you're sort of pitying me," He said, looking weary. I felt worse about last night. I had hurt him so much by my rejection. "Alexander, I'm not doing this because I pity you or feel sorry for you. I'm doing this because I want to protect you and because I love you. Everything I said last night wasn't true," I confessed
Author's POV. Alexander twirled his tongue in her mouth, exploring every inch of her with fervor. Lillian closed her eyes gently, surrendering to the skillful rhythm of his movements. As he pulled away to catch his breath, she let out a nervous laugh, "The water is boiling," she said softly. With a reluctant smile, Alexander turned to the pot, lifted the lid, and added the vegetables along with some seasoning before closing it again. Almost immediately, he returned to her, his lips capturing hers with renewed intensity. He held her waist gently and raised her onto the counter. His lips trailed down to her neck, pressing deeply against her soft skin and leaving marks of affection. Lillian moaned softly as his lips met with her sensitive spot while his hands explored her body with a tantalizing touch that made her body shiver.For a moment, they forgot they were cooking. Lillian simply relished every second of his kisses. "Oh, Freckles, I missed you so much," he whispered, traili
Author's POV. "It's good to hear that," the voice on the other end replied with a tinge of satisfaction. "How am I going to get rid of her if I'm still stuck here? Will you bail me out immediately or—" "Yes, you will be bailed out soon and then you can get rid of her. Once you do that, I'll get you a lawyer and you'll be free." the voice responded. A smile instantly appeared on Dustin's lips. He was so happy to hear that. However, he was concerned about the person's identity. "Please, who are you?" Dustin inquired, his curiosity piqued. "You don't have to know. All you've got to understand is that I'm here to help you and you will do whatever I say in return," the voice blurted. "Alright, but I have to inform you that killing her wouldn't be too easy because of her connection with an influential person... and wouldn't it cause me more problems if she dies at the same period I'm out of jail? Wouldn't it be suspicious?" Dustin asked, wearily. "You do not have to worry about that
Author's POV. "I don't understand," Alexander muttered, his voice laced with worry. "Which lawyer took his case?" Lawyer Brian sighed over the phone and replied, "One of the most competent and expensive lawyers I have ever known." "What is his name?" Alexander asked, swallowing hard. "His name is Xander Fordman," Lawyer Brian revealed, catching him off guard. "What!"Alexander exclaimed, and his eyes went wide. "How could Dustin afford such a lawyer? His accounts have been frozen and he has lost almost everything," Alexander wondered aloud."What's wrong?" Lillian asked, touching his shoulder to get his attention."Dustin has a lawyer now, a good one," Alexander revealed, his voice low. Lillian swallowed a hard lump down her throat, uncomfortable with the idea that Dustin had a way out."Has his lawyer done anything? You know the court case hasn't been fixed yet, right?" Alexander asked, focusing back on the call. "Fordman asked for a bail. That was how I discovered his connec
Author's POV. Alexander was shocked by Vincent's words. He didn't want to act jealous but couldn't help it. "Can't you read the room? Or are you purposely being dumb?" Alexander questioned, anger evident in his voice. "I'm not jumping to any conclusions until Lillian is willing to explain what is happening here," Vincent retorted, glancing at Lillian. "You—" Alexander began, but Lillian interrupted him. "Vincent, I haven't eaten yet. I would love to go to the new café with you," She muttered, forcing a smile."Lillian, you can't do this," Alexander interjected, allowing his jealousy to completely take over. "Alexander, you remember what I said to you days ago, right?" Lillian asked.Alexander recalled what she had told him, but he couldn't be comfortable knowing that Vincent was actively pursuing her. He couldn't bear it."I remember every word, and I trust you very much, but I can't trust him," Alexander spat, glaring at VincentVincent glared back, refusing to back down. "You
Alexander's POV. Lillian was elated about everything, but the dynamics that would come with their reunion made her a bit concerned. "I want to ask something," Lillian suddenly said, her smile fading. "What do you want to ask?" I inquired, noticing the uncertainty in her voice. "When you kick Jessica out, will I return fully to the mansion and quit my job?" She asked hesitantly. "Well, you'll have to leave this apartment, but I'm not sure about leaving your job. Although, I'd love for you to return to the company, it's ultimately your choice," I said softly, smiling at her."Okay," She nodded, but still looked unsure. "Lillian, don't worry too much. When we get to that bridge, we'll cross It. Just focus on our happiness right now," I whispered, cupping her cheeks and caressing them gently. "You're absolutely right," Lillian admitted, wrapping her arms around my waist."Lily, if you want to keep working at the restaurant, there won't be any problems. I'll make sure to threaten Je
Alexander's POV "Jessica, what is the meaning of this?" She yelled, sounding more horrified than furious.She raised the phone to Jessica, who grew paler at the sight of what was shown to her."This isn't...real," Jessica lied, shaking her head."I can't believe you're still refusing to accept the truth. There's a piece of evidence here with your name and a similar time frame. Just agree that all this has been a sham and save yourself from embarrassment!" I snapped, glaring at her."I won't admit to what I haven't done. You're just bringing this up to break up this agreement. How are you even sure that I booked that flight? Did you confirm if I was on the plane or if I was even at the airport at that time? Can you prove any of those things?" She challenged.I was a bit taken aback because Martin didn't send any of that evidence. There was no visual evidence that she booked the flight or entered the plane."Jessica, do you know how much my son suffered because of your absence? It was
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,