The kiss was passionate and wind sucking. Jade bit his tongue when she felt her lungs were running out of air. Tyler left her mouth when pain registered, next thing was a palm connected to his cheek in such a strong impact turning his head sideways. "You, pervert!" Jade scolded him mercilessly. "You're a shameless scoundrel, scumbag!" Once more, Tyler gathered her in his arms, putting to a halt her tirade. "Jade, give me another chance," he said, his pleading tone made Jade stop from resisting his embrace for a moment. Nevertheless, she sneered and spoke, sending Tyler to what seemed to be an abyss of desolation and helplessness. "You've exhausted all your chances and nothing was left," she forcefully pulled away from him and this time she was able to free her body from his hold. But deep within, Jade was in anguish as she knew, though her body was freed still her heart remained in his hands. How could she free herself from his grasp? She
Pretty soon, he recognized the woman, none other than Jade and the man was Luke. "Mr. Zimmerman! How do you feel that you are finally tying the knot with the love of your life?" From where Tyler stood, the reporter next to him asked. His question caught both Jade's and Luke's attention. Tyler ignored the man, and turned his attention towards the car. Sophia was coming out of the car, she reached out for Tyler's hand that was extended to her. Jade's lips twitched how protective Tyler was to Sophia as he placed a hand over Sophia's head so she wouldn't hurt her head. That side of him was only reserved for Sophia. Sophia cocked her eyebrow haughtily when she spotted Jade looking at them. She had a triumphant look on her face while she stared at Jade. She didn't argue with Tyler when he told her that he sent an invitation to Jade. In fact, she was thrilled that she'll witness how Jade's face turns green with envy by the time Tyler declares hi
The man smiled evilly. "He rejected you again?" "Do you think I will ask for your help, if he had s*x with me?" Sophia replied, she couldn't hide her frustration. "He hadn't changed. Five years ago, you drugged him when he visited you in New York but didn't sleep with you and you ended up calling me to your unit to screw you," he chuckled. "You know, I somewhat salute him. Though you drugged him several times, he never cheated on his wife. It's rare for a man to refuse someone like you," the man caressed Sophia's thigh. "But he's kind of an idiot, easy to fool, you have drugged him twice but he still didn't suspect you and acknowledged our children to be his," he chuckled and nibbled the flesh between her bosoms.Sophia let out a moan. "That's why I am confident this time. When I get pregnant again with your help, he'll eventually marry me as his wife is no longer in the way," Sophia yelped when she was suddenly flipped and pinned on the bed. "I'm g
"Mr. Zimmerman, as I have said. I don't want another drama in life. Don't drag me into your issue with your childhood sweetheart," Jade said unkindly and held Luke's arm, using her eyes she pleaded him to take her home. It doesn't matter anymore, whether he cheated on her or not. She couldn't forgive him. His callous attitude toward her when he blamed her for almost losing his 'child' has brought her so much agony that cause her distress which resulted in miscarriage. Jade was so happy when she came to know she was pregnant again. She always wanted to have a big family so that the mansion would become livelier. However, Tyler had put an end to that happiness when he chose to believe Sophia's lies. Tyler's broad shoulders dropped in defeat. He was hoping that Jade would forgive him. Initially, when Tyler put the hidden camera in his room and took that video, he thought of showing it to Sophia when the time came that she demanded him to marry her after giving
Alone in the lonely corridor of the hospital, Jade felt like she went on a trip to hell, waiting for the operating theater to open. Being a surgeon, she had always been the one who performed surgery and never experienced waiting outside to hear news from the doctors. She didn't imagine that one day she would anxiously wait outside the operating room. Waiting in dread. Overwrought, Jade made up her mind to barge into the operating room. When she was at the point of pushing the door to the operating room, it suddenly opened. "Dr. Leitner," the doctor said in surprise. "How is the patient, Dr. Townsend?" Jade's anxious gaze gave away how much the man meant to her. "The bullet was removed already, but it punctured his lungs. We have to put him under observation," Dr. Townsend replied and gave a gentle pat on Jade's shoulder. Jade knew that pat. She's a surgeon herself, she usually gives the patients' loved ones a gentle pat on the shoulder to console them because the situation wasn'
Like a walking shell, Jade mindlessly walked being led by Tyler, oblivious to the stares thrown at her by her colleagues. Dread filled her system as Luke's state wasn't hopeful. She was too afraid to lose him. Apart from Colton and Tim, Luke had been her pillar for many years and she have depended on him a lot. It was cold outside, so Tyler took of his suit jacket and draped it over Jade's body. But his action seemed insignificant to the woman whose mind was utterly occupied by another man. She didn't even notice that Tyler covered her with his coat. Staring painfully at his wife, Tyler couldn't do anything but to endure the excruciating agony. This must how she had felt when he ignored her after believing Sophia's lie.He was such an idiot. An astute businessman, manipulated by a woman. She had not glanced at him once since they came out of the hospital. Her eyes fixedly peering outside while tears continually flowed like a broken tap. And at the s
Just after he successfully persuaded Jade to sleep, Tyler heard someone knocking. Immediately, he strode to the door and opened it. The maid opened her mouth to convey the message left by Tyler's servant before leaving the luggage but shut her mouth when Tyler beckoned that she should keep quiet. She left the luggage and walked away without passing on the message. When Tyler finished having a shower, he went straight to the bed after putting on his pajamas. It's been a long time since he held Jade to sleep. He didn't know if he should be thankful that Jade is in this state or should he worry about it. If she isn't emotionally disturb and in the right frame of mind, he wouldn't have the chance to hold her in his arms. He was glad that he could hold her in his arms. However, he was sad that she seemed oblivious to his presence because if she did, she would push him away. At day break, a scream, awakened Tyler from deep sleep. Jade was screaming Luke's name in her dream. "Jade,"
Blue light appeared in the sky pushing away the darkness, announcing the new day dawning. A new day, a new beginning. But for Jade, being fully immersed in sadness, felt like being stuck in darkness. Never realized the light of the day again. It's been a week since Luke's funeral. The death of Luke created a huge hole in Jade's heart. And she didn't know how to patch that empty space in her life. "Good morning, mommy," Timothy greeted her. He had been sleeping in her room since the death of Luke. "Good morning, darling," Jade smiled but it didn't touch her eyes. The glum in her eyes couldn't be dispelled even with her son's bright smile. Jade sat up and checked the time. The digital clock sitting on the bedside table indicated that it's already seven in the morning. "Have a shower, mommy will send you to school.""Really?" Timothy was so happy that he couldn't believe what he heard. Jade had been locking herself for the whole week. It
"We have to tell Jason about it. The boy should not be kept in the dark. No matter what, that is his mother," Jade said and sighed. "If he wants to see her for the last time, we'll allow him," Jade said again. They can't change the fact that Sophia is Jason's mother. If he wants to see his mother they will allow it. Jade felt the need for Jason to see his mother for the last time so he could get closure. As usual the dinner table was lively as the family bantered while they're having dinner. The family practice the stiff table manners among the aristocrats when they're having dinner with outsiders. But when they were eating with their relatives they didn't follow the stiff table manners. Tyler and Jade didn't want their kids to feel like being shackled. "Jason, mom and dad are going to talk to you about your mother," Tyler said while the family was seated at the patio after the meal. Timothy, when he heard it, being sensible, he stood up and about to leave but Jason stopped hi
Morning came, Jade abruptly sat up. As soon as she woke up she remembered Jason. "Hey, easy," Tyler's voice rang out. "Baby, is Jason back? Did you find him?" While she was surrendering herself to oblivion last night, she heard him promise to find Jason. "Yes," Tyler answered but the glum in his face made Jade's breathing erratic, she staggered backward. "What happened to him? Where is our son?" Jade was starting to panic again. "Answer me!" Jade said when he didn't answer. "Calm down, baby," Tyler pulled her to him. He swallowed. He doesn't know how to tell her that Jason received a hard beating from Sophia and the boy was in a coma and hadn't woken up yet. "How could I calm down? You're not telling me where my son is?" Jade was a sobbing mess. "Shhhh, alright, calm down first and I'll tell you," Tyler stroked her hair. "Tyler, please hurry up and tell me. I want to see him," Jade pleaded. "We found Jason last night, but he's in the hospital now. Sophia treated him brutally
Hatred flickered in the gray orbs of the young boy as he stared at the woman called his mother. Not once did he feel loved by her. Even when he was in her womb, she did not consider the effect of her vices on his health.In his mother's heart he wasn't a person at all. He was just a tool. A tool she could use so that she could keep Tyler. The woman his mother was berating, the woman who wasn't related to him was the one who surrounded her with unconditional love. The love he craved from his mother was given by Jade without an ulterior motive. Since the day Tyler took him back Jade did nothing but to make him feel loved and accepted. It wasn't for a show. With or without people surrounding them Jade was consistently kind and loving to him. The same love she showered Timothy and the twins was the same love showered to him by Jade. Jade hasn't carried her in her womb but in the heart of the boy, Jade is his real mother. "You! Why do you look at me like that? Did she brainwash you
In the morning, Jade walked into the kitchen with a limp. She gulped when she saw the back of her man. His tight fit t- shirt and joggers defined his broad shoulders, slim waist and perky butt. His muscles flexed with every move he made. "Didn't you have your fill last night? Have you?" Tyler chuckled, snapping Jade out from her reverie. Slightly annoyed, Jade rolled her eyes and snorted. Tyler chuckled and continued cooking. The kids and Jade were already at the table when Tyler was done cooking. Timothy and Jason praised their dad for his cooking skill. Tyler was smiling from ear to ear due to the boys' approval. "I'll take the boys to school and be back after that," Tyler said while he nuzzled her neck. "Aren't you going to the company?" Jade asked while she brushed her hair. "I've been away for four consecutive days, I would like to spend time with my wife," he kept nuzzling her neck. "Today is your day off and I have to grab this opportunity to have you all myself while
A confused Jade walked out of the hospital flanked by bodyguards. Once seated on the rear passenger seat, Jade fished out her phone from her bag and called Tyler. "Babe," Tyler's voice came over. Jade took note of his tired voice. "Is something the matter? Why did you send bodyguards to pick me up?" Jade tried to speak as calm as she could but her words gave away how she felt at this time. "It's Sophia… She's on the loose," Tyler didn't want her to get frightened but he won't let her keep in the dark. He wanted her to be vigilant. "How? The correctional facilities have tight security, how did she manage to escape?" Jade frantically asked. Her breathing became erratic thinking about her four children. Now that Sophia is at large, the children would be her easy target to inflict damage to her and Tyler. "Her parents were able to get a court decision to transfer Sophia from the correctional to a mental institution due to her mental illness," Tyler answered. "Jadey, Sophia is a cr
Wilson Heinrich was placed on his cradle after being fed. Jade took the name of her youngest son from his adoptive father Wilson and Heinrich, the man who saved her from those who sought to kill her. "Why are you wearing a long face?" Cecilia cast a question to Jared innocently. "You should be in a festive mood because your nephew and niece are delivered safely," Jade said, wearing a sad expression as if she was offended. But deep inside she was just trying to pry on his love affair. "No, I am very happy!" Jared forced a smile. "Spill it!" Tyler said when he saw that he was forcing a smile. "Alright!" Jared lifted his hands in surrender. Tyler could read him easily and couldn't hide from him. Furthermore, he needs sound advice. "It's Gwen," his shoulders sagged as he mentioned her name. Jade and Cecilia shared a look."She's leaving and going back to Germany," he sighed. "So?" Cecilia reacted as if she didn't know anything. "I fell in love with her." Tyler's lips twitched.
Jade felt her whole body froze and stood there like an ice sculpture.Is this the bad feelings I had a while ago? Is he going to ruin my wedding? Why? Why doesn't he want me to be happy with my beloved? "Jadey, aren't you going to welcome your brother to your wedding?" Colton chuckled. Hearing her brother's remark, instantly the knot in her stomach disappeared. Jade turned around slowly. Her brother's tender gaze welcomed her. "Oh Jadey, you're so beautiful," Colton said proudly. He gathered her in his arms. "How did you know?" Jade asked him when he set her free from his hold. "Your man," two days before the wedding Tyler phoned him. At first he was livid when Tyler said that he and Jade are getting married. But after ranting at Tyler on the phone for about five minutes and receiving no retort from the man. His anger dissipated. Tyler told him that although Jade wanted to get married without his knowledge. He knew that Jade was sad that Colton would not be there in the weddi
One day before Jade and Tyler's wedding. They were cuddling on the couch overseeing the mountains. Suddenly, Jade's phone went off. She picked up her phone. "Hello, how was your honeymoon?" "It's great!" Colton answered but his voice was a little bit agitated. Jade picked up her brother's mood even without seeing his face. "What's wrong?" "Jadey, we had just arrived at the airport but we have to fly to Germany. Something came up," Colton said. "Okay take care of yourselves," Jade said seriously but her heart was leaping with joy. They had a few exchanges before hanging up the phone. "You silly girl," Tyler poked her forehead. "I wonder what would be your brother's reaction after he found out what you did to his company's website." "How did you know?" Jade didn't say what her plan was to him. "I didn't forget that you're an expert hacker," Tyler said, eyeing her with a naughty grin."That will be only until two in the afternoon and then their website will be back to normal," sh
It's been a week since Jared agreed to Gwyneth's proposal. Every evening after work they would go out and Gwen would always act cute before him and that infuriates Jared. However, he could do nothing but stifle his anger and act along with her. In order to divert the people's people's attention from Jade and Tyler. Gwyneth would always have their photos posted on her i*******m with captions. [Love of my life… Jared&Gwenfoerever] Gwyneth had gained hundreds of thousands followers. Many were thrilled at the couple and wished their relationship to stand firm forever. Her phone notifications were nonstop and she had to turn off the notification on her social media. On the other hand, Jared had no idea what Gwyneth had posted on her I*******m because he was too busy to even look at these things. "Jade, what do you think? Will Gwen be able to capture Jared's heart?" Cecilia altogether stopped setting up a blind date for Jared when Tyler said not to interfere in Jared's love affair. T