They eventually parted the hug and headed home. The kids were at school, so it was easier to avoid unnecessary questions. Lydia went to Carson's room, freshened up, and changed into one of her dresses, but despite being free, she still had a sad face. Carson had decided to stay with her, but he saw how gloomy she was. He walked to the bed and sat down. “Hey,” Carson muttered and reached for her hands that had little cuts in them. Lydia raised her head and said; “Happy birthday, cookie.” A smile escaped Carson's lips, that was the only birthday wish he truly wanted to hear.“Thank you,” Carson laughed gently. The glow in her eyes vanished again and she lowered her head. “I'm sorry for not bringing you out, early enough.” Carson apologized. Lydia forced a smile on her lips. “It's okay, you came to visit every day and that was kind of you.”“Why are you talking to me like I'm a stranger? I must visit you and try my best to bail you out of that hellhole.” Carson argued in a low t
A week later, Lydia was ready to resume work. She dressed up and had breakfast with the kids, whose exams had already begun.Carson made sure to drive her to work, where her bodyguards were waiting for her. Carson advised her to be careful of whatever she signed to avoid any problems. She appreciated him for allowing her to return to work because he was sort of adamant about it. After his father's announcement, Carson asked him to give Lydia more time to rest. She disagreed with him and stated that it would be the best distraction for her. They finally reached the company and Carson stopped the car in the parking lot. “Remember all that I said to you,” Carson said in a pleading tone. “I've heard you say those words throughout the week, and you expect me not to remember,” She said, funnily. Carson lowered his gaze and laughed briefly. “Anyways, I've learned my lesson and never want to be involved with cops again. Be rest assured that careful will be my middle name” She said joki
Staring at him, the only feeling that Lydia had was total disgust. How dare he say that he loved her after so much time. During the six years of their marriage, he never showed her any love, the only situation he placed her in was misery and worthlessness. In all her years with him, she never experienced any ounce of affection even when she yearned and begged for it, she only received pain. And he dared to speak about love. What love? He certainly didn't understand its true meaning, what did he expect her to do or say after his stupid confession? Did he think his display of stupidity would melt her heart and bring her back to him? Was that his plan? Lydia looked around and said to the employees who had become onlookers. “All of you get back to work!” Lydia yelled and immediately they focused on their duties. No one dared to look at them because they had never heard Lydia yell in that manner or in such an angry tone. Lydia walked to him and shook her head in pity. “George, I sp
Lydia's heart pounded loudly in her chest, she was nervous about the conversation. “I've obtained from a certain source that your ex-husband has been coming to the company frequently, and the employees are already talking. I don't want such gossips” Mr. Ray said, he was displeased by it. Lydia sighed and quickly apologized; “I'm sorry for the chaos he has been causing, his actions are out of my control, but I've decided to file a restraining order against him.”“ I can assure you that there's nothing between George and I. That man destroyed my life, and I found a will to live again when I met Carson. I wouldn't do anything to betray him.” Mr. Ray shook his head and clarified. “I'm not accusing you of anything. I would never doubt you, I came to confirm the rumors I heard and also to ask if I should take care of George in my way.” “No, you shouldn't associate yourself with that sort of person. I'll file a restraining order before today ends. I'm sorry for the inconvenience that th
George snapped out of his imagination as the door closed. He clenched his hands and pursed his lips upwards. He might not kill Carson now, but because Carson was a huge obstacle to his new plans. He would still have to kill him. George turned away from the door and smirked. He removed his hands from his pockets and went back to his desk. He sat heavily on his swivel chair and turned around. He put his hand on his chin and rubbed it gently. Evil thoughts filled his mind. He realized that Carson was the only surviving child of Mr. Ray, if something happened to Carson, then Lydia would be the sole heir of the company or something close to that. George smiled at his thoughts. Once that happens, he seduces Lydia during her grief and finds a way to claim her back. He could get her pregnant or use the opportunity of her weakness to steal the company away from her. That was his plan. Begging Lydia and going as far as kneeling on the floor for her wasn't because he felt some kind of gui
It was quite hilarious running around the house like kids, but eventually, they got tired and sat on the couch. “On a serious note, are you angry?” Carson asked, staring curiously at her. “Why should I be? I trust you enough to know that you would do the right thing and as for her, I would love to scar her face” Lydia started warmly but in the last sentence, she gritted her teeth. Carson didn't talk further on the matter because he wouldn't want it to escalate into a huge fight between them. “Thanks for being an understanding fiancée,” Carson laughed and placed his hand on her left cheek. He pulled her closer to himself and kissed her cheek. Lydia's cheeks reddened and she smiled. “Do you want to watch a movie?” Lydia asked, but she went to the television before Carson could reply. She switched it on and held the remote. She went back to him and both of them decided to lie on the couch, Carson specifically laid behind her.She changed the channels till she found something good t
“Fighting isn't the right way to go about something like that, you should have reported it to a teacher because you seem like a bad person now,” Lydia said to Khloé. Khloé pouted her lips, not agreeing with her mother's words. “She deserved what she got. I couldn't bear the oppression anymore. She doesn't want to read but expects me to allow her to cheat. It's not fair” Khloé said, close to tears. She wasn't happy that her mother was scolding her over a situation that wasn't her fault at all. “Princess, life is unfair, but you have to learn how to make the right decisions. You shouldn't have taken matters to your end, everything would've been fine” Lydia muttered with a sigh. “I hit her and enjoyed every minute of it.” Khloé frowned and folded her arms on her chest, stubbornly. “That's the spirit girl!” Evelyn encouraged her, she was carrying Gary on her lap. “Evelyn, stop. Don't encourage such bad behavior. I know that the girl isn't a victim, but Khloé, resorting to violence
The man walked to the witness box, he was accompanied by the cops. Carson never stopped investigating the people who had kidnapped Lydia. He was doing it in secret and working with the cops, the camera on the street was able to capture the plate number of the car. Though the car was dumped, they were able to trace the source and one of the kidnappers was caught, the only problem was his refusal to tell the truth. After the torture and promising his family protection from any harm, he confessed to the person who hired him but failed to mention George's name. Carson was displeased by the outcome of the investigation because he was sure that George had kidnapped Lydia. The kidnapper had only led them to another one in his team, that one was an easy nut to crack. He confessed, and his boss was arrested. He thought it would be easy to come out, but Carson proved him wrong, he thwarted any hope he had to escape prison. He finally agreed to a shorter sentence and in exchange, he would