Chapter 1063rd person POV"I... I didn't realize," Alexander managed to say, his voice choked with emotion. "I never meant to make her feel alone. I thought... I thought I was doing enough by providing for her, by taking care of the practicalities."Maria's anger began to dissipate, replaced by a mixture of empathy and understanding. She reached out to touch Alexander's arm gently. "Sometimes, it's not just about the practicalities. Emma needs your emotional support, your presence by her side. She needs to know she's not alone at all but all you both have been doing is making her worry more than she should be."As the weight of his mistakes sank in, Alexander's shoulders slumped, and he let out a deep sigh. "You're right, Maria. I've been so focused on work and depressing matters that I neglected what truly matters. I need to be there for her, not just physically, but emotionally as well. I need to be the partner she deserves."Maria nodded, her own
Chapter 1073rd person POVShe said sarcastically waiting for him to deny but what he said next shocked her. "Girlfriend? What are you?-.... oh you mean Tiffany." He exclaimed."Tiffany? So there is a girlfriend? .... Jerk!" Olivia hit him hard on the chest in anger earning loud annoying chuckle from him."Calm down Olivia. Tiffany is my childhood, and I have no idea why she likes telling people she's my girlfriend okay. But she isn't okay. I promise you, on my life. I could show you proof." He urged. "Okay okay. I believe you, it's so unlikely you have a girlfriend anyways. If you did then the rest of the staffs would have made fun of you for it." I reasoned out."Then if you already knew that, why do you still suspect me?" He asked. "I... I was just upset at the time. And I guess I needed a bit of clarification to clear all doubts." I mumbled the last part out."Where you jealous?" He suddenly ask. "Of course not" I refused and he hummed sarcastic
CHAPTER 108Emma's POVTears welled up in my eyes as I managed to whisper through the overwhelming emotions, "Yes, Alex. Yes, I'll marry you." He rose from his kneeling position, a radiant smile lighting up his face as he swept me into his arms.We embraced tightly, our hearts overflowing with joy and love. I could feel his lips press against mine, a gentle and passionate kiss filled with the promise. The world around us seemed to fade away as we held each other, relishing in the moment.As the evening progressed, we enjoyed the rest of our romantic dinner date under the starlit sky. We shared stories, laughter, and dreams for the future of our little baby. I couldn't help stealing glances at the beautiful ring on my finger, it just looked so beautiful and inrisistable Eventually, we made our way back to our room, our hearts still brimming with the magic of the evening. Alexander's touch was gentle and tender as he helped me settle into bed. He whispered
Chapter 109Emma's POVThere was no one to help me, no rescuer in sight.Just when I thought all hope was lost, I looked up through the murky depths and saw a faint figure. It was the little boy, his hand was stretched towards me. Hope surged within me, and I swam towards him with all the strength I had left. "Hold on, little boy! I'm coming!" I shouted, my voice echoing through the water.But as I reached out to grab his hand, I saw the most horrific sight I had ever seen in my life, the child's features twisted and contorted, and he transformed into a grotesque blob of blood and flesh. Horror swept over me as I realized that he had suddenly died now. No no noI screamed in terror, the sound muffled by the water that surrounded me as his body that was all blood now had began entering the water and mixing up with his. Panic surged through every fiber of my being as I felt a searing pain across my body. I looked down and saw blood streaming from countl
Chapter 110Olivia's POVI woke up looking at James sleeping body, he looked bad but at least he was getting better, his breathing was steady and his lips quaked occasionally, I looked at his lips when he opened his eyes."Good morning" I said with a blush as I felt my cheeks burn red with embarrassment."Good morning, how are you?" He asked me as he tried to sit up. I helped him up and said "I'm fine, how was your night?" "It's was fine". He said as he laid his back on the wall with his eyes closed. "I'll go get breakfast" I said using the opportunity as an escape.I walked out of the room and looked left and right before closing the door then I hurried down to the kitchen and asked Maria if Alexandra was around which she denied to my relief.I asked her to prepare some food for me because I was very hungry but as I listed all I wanted, she gave me a look as if wondering if I would be able to eat the food all alone and I just smiled.I decided to take
Chapter 111Olivia's POV "Olivia, I can explain, you have to trust me, I didn't know he planned to harm you or James or anything of the sort". He said with a pleading tone."That doesn't change the fact that you're in cohorts with a man that put me into coma for years" I said and heard him sigh."Olivia I-" he tried to speak . "Just leave" I cut him off with my back against the door. He stayed for a few seconds before I heard him walk away. I breathed a sigh of relief before I went to open the wardrobe for James."You really need to talk to him. He'll understand" he said. "I'll tell him when I feel that the time is right". I said with finalty"And when will that be?" He asked me and I stared into his eyes and said. "When I know he can be trusted."James kept quiet and we ate in silence. I felt bad for snapping at him like that but I was doing it for his safety. I still hadn't figured out how that mysterious man was able to sneak into the mansion and
Chapter 112Olivia's POV"Olivia, what's wrong?" I heard Emma call up from behind me. "Nothing". I said as I thought of what next to do. "Nothing? But I heard your voice all the way from my room". She said. I gave her look before an idea came into mind and I said "Alexander is the problem" before running out and into my car.Emma chased after me and got into the car while I pulled out my phone and using the built-in gps, located the tracker I placed on Alexanders' phone. I knew it was a good idea to bug him. I explained what happened to Emma before I got a beep from my phone indicating that Alexanders' location has been found, he was on the other side of town. I quickly started my car and raced down the road only to meet the maid Maria my best friend at the end of the gate. She stopped me and I asked her to get in, Emma explained what happened to her while I drove to the location the tracker was giving me. As we got closer, we saw less life and less p
Chapter 113Olivia's POV"Now Alexander, you have a choice to make. Either you kill James, or I kill them all". Lance said as he looked at Alexander."Alexander please don't do this" I said while trying to escape the grasp of the man holding me hostage."Alexander, do it, you have to, it's the only way to save everyone". James said without fear."No Alexander, don't listen to him, James what are you saying". I cried."Do it Alexander, it's the only way". James said. "So Alexander, what will it be?" Lance said and I looked at Alexander."Alright, I'll kill James". Alexander said as he cocked the gun in his hand. "NOOO", I screamed as I hit the man holding me in his balls and grabbed the gun in his hands and pointed it at Lance."Tell your men to back off now or else I'll shoot" I said as my hands shook. "You and I both know you don't have the guts to shoot, now why don't you be a good girl and drop the gun or else" he cocked the gun in his hand, "I'll shoo
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