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 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