Chapter 983rd person POVThe living room was bathed in a warm, comforting glow as Emma sat on the couch, her head had been throbbing with a persistent ache since she had gotten home. Maria, entered the room with a tray in her hands. On it sat a steaming cup of herbal tea, carefully brewed to for Emma's headache."Emma, I made you some herbal tea," Maria said softly, her voice filled with genuine concern. "It's a blend of chamomile, lavender, and peppermint. It should help soothe your headache, especially given your condition."Emma looked up, grateful for Maria's thoughtfulness. She smiled and extended her hand to accept the cup."Thank you, Maria. You always know how to take care of me," Emma said, her voice filled with gratitude.Maria returned the smile and nodded. "It's my pleasure, Emma. Take your time and drink it slowly. It's still pretty hot."As Maria left the room, Emma brought the cup to her lips, taking a small sip. The fragrant aroma e
CHAPTER 99Alexander's POVAfter a while, Maria sat on the couch next to me and Olivia on the other side. We were all lost in thoughts thinking about Alexander. My hands were trembling slightly in my lap. As I had to hold myself back from the hurt I felt for Olivia. How could Alexander do this to her? It felt like a betrayal of the deepest kind, and it left me feeling confused and wounded.Alexander had always been a kind and caring man, especially toward Olivia. He loved her with all his heart, and they shared a beautiful siblings bond that I thought to be unbreakable. But now, Olivia cursed his name, feeling betrayed by her own brother. I couldn't fathom why he would put her through this pain. There had to be something more to the story, something hidden beneath the surface that I was yet to uncover. And a part of me knew it had something to do with the documents I had found in his table and the secret room too.Just then, as if on cue, our phones chim
CHAPTER 100"Mom," I said, my voice trembling slightly. "We need to talk." There was a long pause on the other end of the line, and then my mom whispered, "Olivia, I'm so glad you've come to your senses. I know you miss mommy so much don't you?. But I'm outside the country for a while so we'll meet at our favorite park next week, I'll send you the exact date, time and place okay honey."Her words filled me with a mix of hope and apprehension. Could I trust her? Would she truly be willing to answer my questions? I didn't have the answers yet, but I knew that meeting her was the first step towards discovering the truth and reclaiming my life.Emma's POVRestless and troubled, I turned about in bed, unable to sleep. Thoughts of Olivia consumed my mind, worry gnawing at my heart with each passing moment. She had been through so much, and I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of saddness as I thought of how much pain she had to go through all alone. Finally, u
Chapter 1013rd person POVA man dressed entirely in black stood over James, a gleaming blade poised to strike at James. Olivia's voice erupted in a desperate cry, "Stop!" She rushed forward, her instinct to protect overpowering any fear that coursed through her veins. But in an instant, the man vanished, escaping through the window and blending with the inky darkness outside.Olivia's heart pounded in her chest as she crossed the room, checking on James. She breathed a sigh of relief to find him unharmed. Questions swirled in Olivia's mind. Who was this mysterious assassin, and why had he targeted James? She realized that it was most definitely once of Lance's men trying to harm James.Emma's POVI descended the stairs, each step feeling heavier than the last. The weight of my eight month and three weeks pregnant belly made every movement a struggle. The pain in my waist had become unbearable, and I longed for some relief even if for a second. As I r
Chapter 102Emma's POV"Little one, please tell Mommy not to be too upset with Daddy. Daddy is just a bit busy with work right now. But I promise, if Mommy gives me a smile, I'll fulfill all her wishes for today."His words stirred a flicker of hope within me. Perhaps I could use these wishes to my advantage and uncover the truth today. A plan began to form in my mind, as I decided to go along with the flow.I managed a small smile, masking my true feelings and intentions. "Alright, Alexander. I'll give you a smile."His face lit up, a mixture of relief and affection shining in his eyes. "Thank you, Emma. I'll do everything I can to make you happy."We continued having our breakfast in a comfortable silence, each lost in our own thoughts. My mind, however, was consumed with the plan I had devised. Today would be the day I would have to trick him into giving me his password and then I can have access to his files once more.As Alexander and I were lost
Chapter 103Emma's POVChapter 8: Heartfelt Confessions"She reels suffocated by his memories and it's all coming back." I explained. It wasn't a lie, Olivia had told me about that when she arrived from the hospital, right before she got the call from Lance asking to meet up at the abandoned mansion."Oh... okay." Alexander responded. "Yes Sir Alexander, she needs space so she could clear up her thoughts but... she'll be fine, she is Olivia after all." Maria explained and Alexander nodded then continued with his meal.Once Alexander was done eating, he excused himself to go have a shower upstairs first and I let him go with a fake smile. I watched him leave, following his figure up the stairs with my eyes until he disappeared from my view then I waited a while longer until I heard the sound of the door close.Leaving the dining table behind, I made my way to the living room, hoping to find Olivia, I thought she would be seating on the couch trying to c
Chapter 104Emma's POV"I understand, Olivia. I'll give you the time you need, you can rest and calm down. Just know that I love you, and I'll be here when you're ready."As Alexander walked away, Olivia leaned on me, seeking the support she needed in that moment. And then we were just about to go upstairs when Maria yelled at us to stop moving."No no Emma! Olivia! Stop!" Alexander also stopped and turned around. We all looked towards Maria. She quickly approached us and pulled Olivia away from me in anger. I wondered what exactly was going on and why she seemed so upset."Olivia what are you doing? You know Emma is heavily pregnant and she finds it really hard to come down the stairs because of how heavy her belly is and now she is going back up which will double the discomfort due to gravity and you want to triple it huh." I understood Maria. I had already thought about this and the first step we took was hard on me but I hid my discomfort from Ol
Chapter 105Emma's POV She approached me gently, placing a hand on my shoulder and crouching down to meet me. "Emma, please don't say that. Don't blame yourself. I'll do everything I can to ensure the best possible outcome. Olivia is here and so am I."I looked up at Maria, her tear-stained face. I couldn't hold back the flood of tears any longer. I know Maria was just trying to console me but the lies doesn't make me feel better, I failed to protect my baby and now both our lives are at stake. Olivia, understanding my pain, knelt down beside me and wrapped her arms around me, holding me tightly."It's my fault," I choked out through my tears. "I didn't take care of my baby properly."Olivia's voice trembled with emotion as she held me close. "No, Emma, it's not your fault. You've been doing everything you can. Please don't blame yourself."Maria, feeling responsible for my well-being, joined us and spoke softly, her voice filled with remorse. "I'm so
CHAPTER 130Emma's POV Just like the wind, the days cane and flew by. Before I knew it, it was Asher's birthday. I've been trying my best to convince Alexander and Olivia to at least reach out to their mother but neither of them were willing to give me a listening ear. Turned out fyn Mrs Collins was actually so wrong about both of them. At first Olivia would walk away from me at the mention of her mother but then after I had told her the story Mrs Collins had told me, I noticed that she had warmed up a bit.I could easily tell that for Olivia, all it took was a face to face apology from her mother and all will be okay. She is most definitely going to forgive. But Alexander.....He was a case study, I once had to bind him for him to be able to hear me out. I spoke about all the things Mrs Collins had told me and even explained just how much I feel for her as a mother that I am too. But Alexander always had a reply that undermines mine.There was no
CHAPTER 129Emma's POV " Olivia was already in a coma. For three long years, she lay there, and I couldn't bring myself to come home. I felt so ashamed and guilty. I thought I had ruined my daughter's life. I did get the alimony and thought to redeem myself in both their eyes by the fact that Olivia at least got something off from the marriage."Tears welled up in my eyes as I listened to Mrs Collins' heartbreaking confession. The weight of her guilt was palpable. She had made grave mistakes, but deep down, I could sense her love for Olivia.Mrs Collins looked at me, her eyes filled with regret. "Emma, during those years, I couldn't face Olivia, but I couldn't bear being away from both my children any longer. That's why I returned for Alexander. I wanted him to get married to a girl of my choice, someone I had thoroughly investigated and thought would be good for him. I knew it would be hard convincing him after all that happened with Olivia but I had
CHAPTER 128Emma's POV Mrs Collins nodded, her gaze filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Emma. Your words give me hope. I've made many mistakes, in my life but the greatest of all was neglecting them. Making them live their lives like my little puppets. I want them to know how much I love them."She sat back on the bench and let out a huge depressed sigh. I wondered how many mistakes she had made to make Alexander and Olivia be so mad at her.As we sat quietly on the bench Mrs Collins and I, a question burned within me. I mustered up the courage to ask, "Mrs Collins, may I ask why you were this way with your children. I do not want to seem intrusive but, we're your parents the same way with you?"Mrs Collins sighed, a mix of sorrow and regret on her face. She turned to me and said, "Emma, I wish to tell you a story. Do you wanna hear it?" She asked and I nodded gently." We weren't always so wealthy, you see, my parents weren't that poor, we were comfortab
CHAPTER 127Emma's POV A years later....A full year had flown by, and our little Asher had grown into a lively and mischievous toddler. On this particular day, Maria, Olivia, and I found ourselves engaged in a playful chase, trying to catch Asher and get him to put on his clothes. But he giggled and ran about, refusing to cooperate."Come on, Asher! It's time to get dressed," I called out, feeling a mix of exhaustion and amusement.But Asher just giggled even louder, darting away from us with his tiny legs carrying him swiftly. I could feel my energy draining, and I was close to giving up when I noticed him heading straight for the entrance of the mansion. Panic surged through me, and I hurried to catch up to him, not wanting him to hurt himself on the stairs of the pavement.Just as I reached the entrance, my heart skipped a beat as I came face to face with a pair of feet in ruby shiny slippers. I followed the gaze up, and shock washed over me like a ti
CHAPTER 126Emma's POV "This is for you, Emma. We thought it would be perfect for those late-night feedings and soothing moments."I sat down in the rocking chair, feeling its smooth wood against my back. "Thank you, Alexander. It's just what I need to cuddle and bond with Asher."He smiled warmly. "And see that shelf over there? It's filled with all the books Olivia and I loved reading when we were kids. We want Asher to grow up surrounded by stories and imagination. Who knows, he could be an artist like the both of us or be a writer like Olivia had always dreamed of being."I walked over to the shelf, tracing my fingers along the spines of the books. "Oh, I can't wait to read to him every night."The room was complete with a changing table, adorned with soft, fluffy towels and neatly organized diapers and baby products. There was also a small dresser for Asher's tiny clothes, each item carefully folded and arranged."Everything is ready for our little p
CHAPTER 1253rd person POV Dr. Johnson offered a faint smile, touched by his devotion. "That's the spirit. Remember, miracles do happen, and we're going to fight with everything we have to give Olivia the best chance at recovery."As the doctor turned to leave, he paused and looked back at Alexander and James. "Take care of yourselves too. It's important to stay strong for her. I'll be back to update you as soon as there are any changes."With that, Dr. Johnson disappeared down the corridor, leaving Alexander and James alone with their thoughts and worries. "She'll be fine, am sure of it," Alexander whispered, his voice filled with determination. "She has to be. She's not leaving me this way."James squeezed his hand, his voice filled with hope. "She won't. This is the most cowardly way to die giving Olivia's personality."And so, with heavy hearts and unwavering love, Alexander and James prepared themselves for the long and uncertain hours ahead. Wit
CHAPTER 1243rd person POVA week before...After Olivia had gotten shot and passed out to the ground, James kept trying his best to wake her up, he was slapping lightly at her face as tears streamed down his cheeks. He had never looked or felt so vulnerable in his entire life.Meanwhile Lance was raging in anger as the policies had caught up to him and Alexander followed. He glared at Alexander like he wanted to chop him into pieces at that exact moment."Alexander! You fool! What do you think will happen to your company? Your fucking life work? Do you think just because you turned yourself in means you won't get punished? I will reveal it all! I will!." She yelled non stop but Alexander had his cool emotionless face on the whole time. Slowly he leaned into Lance."Do you really think I had no idea about these consequences? And don't forget, I also know the most darkest of your secrets. Do you remember that Andrew?" He said and pulled away.There was a
Chapter 123Olivia's POV Just as I was lost in my thoughts, the door suddenly swung open, and Alexander walked in, cradling a precious bundle in his arms. It was Asher, Emma and Alexander's baby. I watched as surprise flashed across his face when he noticed me sitting there. He looked overwhelmed, but there was something else in his eyes, something I couldn't quite place."Olivia?" Alexander's voice quivered with astonishment. " You're finally awake? Since when? What are you doing here?""Alexander" I called, standing up and taking a few steps toward him. "I... I wanted to see Emma. I've missed her so much."His gaze shifted from me to Emma, and that's when he saw the tear stains on her face. His eyes widened, and he hurriedly made his way to her side, gently passing Asher into my waiting arms."Emma, my love," Alexander whispered, his voice filled with longing and concern. "I've missed you more than words can express. Please, come back to me. I've made everything okay. I fixed it a
Chapter 122Olivia's POV After the examination, the doctor looked satisfied. "Everything looks good, Olivia. You've come a long way, and it's great to see you awake and well. We'll keep you for a little longer for observation, but if all goes well, you should be able to go home soon."I frleanedt so relieved to hear that. Home sounded like the best place to be right now, I didn't like the hospital smell or the food here.As the doctor left the room, I turned to James, gratitude shining in my eyes. "Thank you for being here, James. And thank you all for never giving up on me."James held my hand tightly, his voice filled with emotion. "Olivia, you scared me so much. I couldn't bear the thought of losing you."Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized the impact my absence had on him. "I'm so sorry, James. I didn't mean to worry you."He shook his head, his voice filled with a mixture of relief and sadness. "It's not your fault, Olivia. Just promise me you'll take care of yourself from