The initial agreement was for Avery's elder sister, Monica, to become a surrogate and bear the child of one of the wealthiest bachelors in Base City. This was to help cover their mother's hospital bills. However, what happens when Monica betrays her sister and the CEO by eloping with her lover, taking all the money paid for their mother's illness? Avery, only 18 years old and in her final year of high school, had no other choice but to step in as the substitute surrogate to save her mother's life. Will Avery's life ever remain the same after making this significant decision regarding her life? Will this two stand a chance to be together despite the challenges and tribulations that come with their relationship? Can they withstand the test of time?
View MoreAvery met Evan a few blocks from their school building, at the exact spot she'd specified. She looked left and right cautiously before getting into the car, a strange feeling settling over her.He noticed her struggling with the seatbelt. “Let me do it,” he said softly, his hands grazing hers gently. A jolt of electricity shot through Avery.“How was school?” Evan asked, his gaze fixed on the road. Avery stole a quick glance at him but was caught when Evan suddenly turned his head in her direction.Avery froze for a few seconds, his question taking her aback. “It was fine,” she said, managing to find her voice.Evan hummed softly, and the rest of the drive passed in silence. She watched as the car turned into an estate, and she couldn’t help but look at Evan, confused. He wasn’t taking her home as expected; instead, he was taking her to his grandfather's, which didn’t sit well with Avery.“My grandfather invited us over for lunch,” Evan said as the car finally came to a halt outside t
Evan's eyes flew open as he looked right next to him at Avery, who was sleeping peacefully. He placed his finger close to her nose, making sure her breathing had evened out.He opened the drawer of the nightstand beside the bed and pulled out a small bottle with a white lid. He poured some of its contents into his palm before gulping it down.Soon after, Evan lay back down and returned to sleep. The next morning, Avery woke up to find arms wrapped around her, causing her eyes to widen in shock.Avery sprang up from the bed, the suddenness of her actions waking Evan, who sat up with groggy eyes. “What’s wrong?” he demanded, and Avery bit her lower lip, realizing she had overreacted.“It’s nothing,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper, before hurrying to the bathroom to freshen up for school.By the time Avery came out of the house, she was about to open the door to the backseat when the chauffeur opened the front seat door, leaving her confused.Understanding the look of confusi
Ivan met up with Tara at the agreed location, which was a luxurious suite. She knocked on the door after looking left and right, making sure no one was watching her.“Welcome,” Ivan said dramatically, with his hands spread wide open and his legs lazily crossed over each other as Tara surveyed the room, taking off her sunglasses.Tara looked over at Ivan. “Tell me quickly, is Evan truly getting married?” she asked, the look of anxiety unmasked on her face.“Come on, Tara! Would I get you all the way over here just to play a prank on you?” Ivan couldn’t help but let out a scoff.Tara opened her purse and pulled out a huge stack of cash, slamming it on the coffee table in front of Ivan, who had a huge smirk on his face.“This is the money you demanded from me. You can count it to confirm if you want.”“I trust you, Tara. You’re like family to me. We have known each other for so long,” Ivan said as his gaze relaxed on the money.Tara pressed her lips together until they turned pale. “Don’
Grace knocked on the door before entering her son’s room, with a maid following closely behind her carrying a bowl of hangover soup.Her expression tightened as she found Ivan still asleep, even though it was already noon. She tapped him on the shoulder, and as he woke up, he rubbed his eyes groggily.“Here, have some hangover soup and freshen up,” Grace said before turning to leave the room with the maid.“Mom, I’m sorry I messed up last night,” Ivan apologised sincerely, burying his gaze in his bedsheet.“That’s what you keep saying, Ivan. How much of this do I have to keep hearing for the rest of my life? You barely recovered from the last time, and last night, you still went ahead and wasted yourself,” she reprimanded in a disappointed tone.Ivan sighed loudly. “I’m just trying to get away from Dad and all this drama.”Grace crossed her arms over her chest. “You should reflect on your behaviour,” she said before leaving his room.A call came through for Ivan, and as he picked up,
"Nothing," George answered as he consciously got to his feet, walking toward his grandson by the door."I thought you said you wouldn't be coming over for dinner tonight," the old man smiled at Evan, who had his gaze locked on Avery the entire time.Avery began to hiccup and used her hand to cover her mouth, feeling embarrassed by her repeated hiccuping. George snapped his fingers and immediately ordered one of his men to bring her a glass of water."Can I speak to you for a minute?" Evan said to Avery. He led the way, and she quietly trailed behind him. "What are you doing here, and what did you tell him?" Evan asked as they stood on the balcony.Avery hesitated and remained silent, earning herself a deadly glare from Evan. "I didn't come here willingly. Your grandfather sent his men to abduct me at school, and he already knows there's something between us," she said, crossing her arms over her chest.Evan scoffed loudly. "Was something between us?" he corrected before walking off, l
Avery's eyes snapped open, greeted only by darkness. She tried to move her hands and legs, only to discover that she had been tied up. It suddenly occurred to her that she had been abducted by some unknown men not long ago.Her heart sank as various devastating scenarios played in her mind, leaving her paralyzed with fear. "Hello? Is anyone here?" Avery yelled, her voice trembling. Her breath came in ragged gasps, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead, sticking to her hairline.The door swung open, and Avery heard slow footsteps coming towards her. She tried to maintain her calm, but she could swear she heard the sound of her heart pounding crazily, as if it was going to burst out of her rib cage.Avery's blindfold was abruptly taken off, the brightness of the room hitting her eyes, causing her to squeeze them shut for a moment as she tried to adjust to the light."Hey, dear!" a chilly masculine voice said, causing Avery to look up at the figure in front of her."Who are you?" she ask
"Huh? I think you must be mistaken, Mr. Benson. You told me you're no longer in need of my services, and now you show up at my house asking me to come back with you?” Avery let out a breath in one go as she looked away from him.“Yes, I’m aware of that, and I didn’t show up at your house because I have a change of mind,” Evan explained calmly as he interlocked his fingers and placed his hands on his crossed legs.This made Avery’s breath shaky as she looked him straight in the eyes; her gaze was so sharp it felt as if she were trying to kill him with her eyes.“I just happen to feel guilty for breaking the contract without letting you know beforehand."This wasn’t what Avery wanted to hear. A look of disappointment clouded her features. She thought he would apologize for making the decision alone, without considering what she wanted.“Please, Mr. Benson, just leave my house. I don’t want the neighbors to think otherwise, especially knowing my mom is in the hospital,” Avery stated matt
As Avery and Natalie walked out of the gym, Natalie couldn't help but marvel at Maxwell's great basketball skills. "Well, who knew he turned out to be as good at basketball as he is at annoying people?" she taunted."He once mentioned he used to be the captain of his ex-school basketball team," Avery replied, taking a bite of her apple.Natalie snorted loudly. "If you know he's a legend at basketball, why did you agree to his condition? Wait, do you really want to go out with him?" she asked, raising her brows in surprise.Avery quickly fired back, "That's not the case! I promised! I totally forgot he's a basketball guru. There are just so many things going on in my head, and I guess Maxwell is just one of them now," she said, massaging her temples.As the afternoon slowly came to an end, Avery and Natalie had to part ways. "Maxwell is here.""Alright, you just have fun and loosen up a bit," Natalie said, giving her a smile before walking off.Avery went over to Maxwell, who had been
As the day ended, Natalie accompanied Avery to her place to help clean up, as she would be moving back to her house. The place was dusty, as Avery had thought it had been more than two weeks since she last visited their neighborhood. Everything was exactly how she had left it the day she moved into the Bensons’ residence.Her heart grew heavy at the thought of Evan Benson. As she walked toward her bedroom, she came across the portrait of their perfect family—her mom, Monica, and her smiling happily as they held each other so closely.The picture was taken at Monica's graduation from high school. Tears welled up in her eyes as the memory flashed in her mind, causing her to break down in tears.“Come on, Avery. You need to stay strong,” Natalie said gently, giving her hand a small squeeze.“Are you sure you can stay alone? Dad wouldn't mind if you moved in with us; that way, we could stay together, and you wouldn't have to think about Evan Benson anymore,” she suggested, but Avery imme
Avery paced back and forth in the dimly lit hospital hallway, her heart pounding in her chest like it might burst at any moment. She tried to reach her sister on the phone, but Monica didn't answer. "Monica, please come on, pick up," Avery muttered desperately, her eyes shut tightly. Just as she was about to lose hope, the call finally connected. Monica's voice came through, laced with sarcasm. "Avery, do you really think I'm going to ruin my life for some guy I barely know?" she laughed. Avery's expression darkened slightly as she listened. "What are you saying? That you're just going to bail on everyone at the last minute?" Monica's laughter echoed through the phone line. "Oh, dear, sweet Avery, that's your own problem to worry about. I'm not coming back." Avery's voice rose in anger. "Are you out of your mind? You're just going to leave Mom and me like we're nothing to you?" The line fell silent for a moment before Monica spoke again. "I'm already at the airport with M...
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