Chapter 037Reese''I can't believe you're still so fucking tight, baby. Oh, God! Yes, just like that...'' The husky tone that Enzo used in his voice made me shiver all the way down to my heated mound, which in return forced me to clench my walls tightly as I rolled my hips.His head was lying back against his seat, and because his neck was on clear display, I got the urge to taste him again, so I leaned forward, sucked him with my lips over his pulse point, my tongue sliding out to lick him. His hands caressed my flesh, moving from my hips to my shoulders, but never took control of my movements in any way.I let out a moan as I ground my clit into his pelvis and went on to hit it each time I made my way around. I let out a whimper as I ground my clit into his pelvis and proceeded to pound each time I made my way around.Just like with our kisses, I took my time and simply enjoyed the sensation of being with him while the rain was pouring heavily outside. My rolls and swivels were per
Chapter 038Reese''Where the hell have you been?'' Troy's brows knitted as he glared at us, particularly at Enzo, who was just standing nonchalantly by my side. The traces of our earlier escapade in the car were still apparent on his face, visible to no one else but me.''I... uh, Enzo's tire went flat, so we had to find a service station...'' I bit my lip, looking down at my feet, and avoiding Troy's intimidating gaze.When I looked up again, I met mom's eyes scrutinizing me, a brow arched with her lips curved into a mocking smile. She was obviously aware that I was lying. How could she not? After all, she was the one who raised me.Troy didn't utter a single word as he led the way inside the building. The woman I had bribed the last time was still there, and her eyes narrowed as she watched me and Troy make our way towards her table.Enzo remained in the waiting area, positioned just a few feet from my mother.''It seems that you two have already made up your minds on what to do...
Chapter 039Reese''I am not an employee of your company, but please let me talk to Mr. Carter...'' I said softly, trying to convince the woman. ''It's really an important matter, please...''"Okay." the woman said, but didn't pay attention to me at all, and instead lowered her head and scrolled on her phone as she went on asking me. "Do you even have a scheduled appointment with him?""No. I don't have an appointment with him.""Then it's a no as well. Because you are not an employee of this company and because you do not have a scheduled meeting with Mr. Carter, we are unable to allow you to enter the premises." she stated, flicking her finger at me, a signal that I should leave while she had this sardonic smile on her face.Since I didn't want to argue with her anymore, I asked, "Is Mr. Carter in his office?""I don't know." the woman shrugged her shoulders, and I clenched my fists, and tried to contain my need to smack her.But I understood her though. Enzo told me before that no
Chapter 040ReeseI walked down the hallway and paused in front of Candice's room. Taking a few deep breaths, I raised my fist to knock on the door. Hearing her voice say, "Come in, the door is open," I turned the knob and gently pushed the door open.She was seated before her vanity, running a brush through her lengthy, dark brown hair."Hi." I smiled, and she just stared at my reflection with a serious expression on her face. "I came here to return the dress you lent me last night."I placed her folded dress on top of her bed."I'm leaving. Thank you for...''"Are you sure you're okay now?" Candice asked, cutting me off. She got up from her seat and walked closer to me."Yes, I am." I answered, gazing up at her beautiful amber eyes. "Thank you again for helping me, and for letting me stay here."When she nodded, I knew it was time to leave her room, but the next few words she said stopped me in my tracks."Are your parents still alive?"My brows knitted together as I whirled again t
Chapter 041ReeseI hailed a taxi and gave the driver the house's address. As we traveled, I could feel the intense thumping of my heart against my ribcage. In my mind, I was rehearsing how to approach my mom with the information I had just received from Candice.A few moments later, the cab finally pulled up in front of the house, and I got out, looking around for Troy's car, but it wasn't in the garage.I ambled up to the entrance and raised my hand to knock when, unexpectedly, the door swung open. A man stood there, his eyes as wide as mine, equally startled upon seeing me.''Who are you?'' I asked him, but he walked out rushing, as if someone was chasing after him.I flung the door open and immediately my gaze shot up the stairs, where I caught sight of my mother descending. Her eyes grew wide at the sight of me. She was only wearing a fluffy white towel around her body.''What the hell are you doing here?'' she asked once she finally reached down, and walked closer to me.''No, w
Chapter 042Reese"Stop it! Let me go!" I screamed, reaching back to grasp Mandy's hand and twisting it, which resulted in a switch of our positions, with me now behind her."Ouch!" She yelped, her free hand trying to grab mine as well, but the towel that was wrapped around her was undone, and it fell to the ground. "Don't you dare hurt me, I'm your mother! Let me go, bitch!""I don't have a crazy mother!" I shouted before I kicked her ass, causing her to fall, face first on the ground."You rat! Come back here! I'm not done with you yet!"I rolled my eyes at her as I rushed my way out, slamming the door shut behind me.The night had fallen, and I looked down at my wristwatch to see that it was almost seven in the evening.Thankfully, a cab just pulled up in front of me, and I quickly got inside, but after I pulled the door close, the door to the driver seat was slammed open, and a man holding a gun smashed the poor driver's nape."Oh my God!" I screamed when I saw the driver's face s
Chapter 043ReeseTo get rid of the beads of sweat accumulating on my forehead while I stayed concealed beside the red sedan, I ran my trembling hand across it. I attempted to soothe the intense thumping in my chest, a consequence of my heightened heart rate, by shutting my eyes and gripping my shirt as firmly as possible.It was as if I was playing a game of hide and seek with the devil, and the punishment for being found would be drag into hell.The man's head abruptly turned left at the crossroads. Spotting the red sedan in the distance, he started heading towards it, all the while keeping a calm demeanor on his face.I pressed my lips together to remain silent while the sound of his approaching footsteps grew louder, signaling that he was drawing nearer to me.A single step would have been needed for him to locate me, but instead he stopped in his tracks.I pressed my teeth firmly against my lower lip, clamping my trembling hands over my mouth to stifle the uncontrollable breaths.
Chapter 044ReeseThe things I heard made my body quiver in shock. I had no idea that this woman who raised me was worse than a devil.The next thing I heard was them making out in the car. I wanted to cover my ears, but I couldn't move. I wanted to escape, but my body was too weak to get up.Once Mandy got out of the car, Jerry turned on the engine, roaring away from the place.After about half an hour, I felt the car pull up. The door to my side slammed open, and Jerry carried me out bridal style, and steadily walked to what I believed was his apartment."Hey! What the hell is happening here?" I forced my eyes open, and I saw a security guard flashing his torch at us. "Who is this woman?""She's my girlfriend. She passed out while we were having dinner. " I heard Jerry say, his eyes narrowed to the blinding light of the guard's torch. "Please, can you not point your flashlight to us?""Maybe your girlfriend is pregnant," the guard chuckled, lowering his flashlight."No..." I whimper
Chapter 149ReeseWe stood in front of Enzo's grandfather's house, and a sense of apprehension washed over me. This marked my first encounter with my grandparents-in-law, hoping that it wouldn't be the last.A maid opened the door, greeting us with a respectful bow and gesturing for us to enter. Enzo held my hand while his other hand clasped Riza's as we stepped inside. We were welcomed by a beautiful woman seated gracefully on the living room couch. She was someone I recognized but had yet to meet. Beatrice Jackson.''Hello, Enzo...'' she said with a flirtatious smile, rising from her seat to approach him, planting a kiss on his cheek. Her gaze remained fixed on him, seemingly oblivious to our presence.''Beatrice, what brings you here?'' Enzo inquired, releasing my hand to wipe away the lipstick mark on his cheek.''Oh, grandpa invited us for dinner. He mentioned you would be joining us...'' she replied nonchalantly, then took Enzo's hand from Riza's. ''Come on. They are waiting for
Chapter 148TroyI stood up as the female warden escorted Mandy into the room where I was waiting for her. My brows knitted when I saw her current state. She was using a cane for support, and a metal brace extended along her right leg. What happened to her? Had she been involved in a fight with her fellow inmates?Our eyes locked, yet her expression revealed no emotion. She appeared to have lost considerable weight, her once fake ginger hair now dark and cut very short. Her complexion appeared quite pale, and she seemed excessively thin, a stark contrast to the woman I believed I had fallen in love with.Mandy was hardly recognizable.''Mandy...'' I spoke as she settled into the chair opposite me, with the guard positioned a few meters behind her.Mandy regarded me with an expressionless face. ''What the fuck are you doing here?''I observed her closely, noting the animosity reflected in her eyes.''I came to say goodbye. I'm leaving Manhattan...'' I replied, anticipating her inquiry
Chapter 147Troy I had just paid a visit to my mother's grave and opted to enjoy a coffee at a nearby café beforehand. As I gazed through the glass window, I noticed a woman on the pavement across the street who bore a striking resemblance to my ex-wife. Her long peach dress, covered with a coat, fluttered in the breeze as she stood, lost in thought, staring down the road. She brushed a strand of her ginger hair away from her face with the back of her hand, a gesture so familiar that it sent a jolt through my heart.I rose abruptly, inadvertently knocking over my cup of coffee. The woman turned her lovely face upward, and for a fleeting moment, it felt as though she was looking directly into my eyes. In that instant, I realized that the woman was indeed my wife. I recognized her without a doubt.ReeseThe last time I had seen her at the office, she had noticed me but chose to ignore my presence, heading straight for the elevator to meet her husband, Lorenzo Carter.Prior to that, I h
Chapter 146Reese''Each morning, my mom prepares a cup of milk for me, joins me for breakfast, and gives me a kiss before I head off to school. Upon my return home, she is there waiting, ready to greet me with another kiss. We love playing hide and seek together...'' Riza continued to recount these cherished memories to Asher, and I felt a wave of warmth envelop my heart as if I were reliving those moments. ''At bedtime, she reads my favorite stories and gives me yet another kiss before I drift off to sleep...''Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. Riza was cherishing every single moment we had shared.''Do you love your mom, Asher?'' Riza inquired, to which the boy nodded. ''I love my mommy too, but I feel like she doesn't love me...'' Her voice became strained, and my heart ached as I watched her cry, wiping her tears with her shirt. ''I wish we could be together forever. I wish she would never leave me again...''Oh, God! My baby!I rushed to her, enveloping her in a tight
Chapter 145ReeseCandice received a call and had to leave immediately, which gave Enzo and me some privacy to talk.Enzo recounted everything to me: the events that transpired, how he located both me and my daughter, and his decision to allow Troy to remain at the company to facilitate Mandy's imprisonment. It was Troy who had also disclosed all my favorites and personal details to him.As Enzo finished his story, my sobs became increasingly uncontrollable.My daughter had endured so much pain. She was aware that I was her mother, and all of this turmoil stemmed from the schemes of Mandy and Flora, who sought to destroy my life.My heart shattered further as the last words I had spoken about my daughter reverberated in my mind.What had I been thinking? She must be feeling heartbroken and angry with me now.''I never intended for you to love me and Riza because you were forced to...'' Enzo said, holding me close as we locked eyes. ''I did not wish to impose any pressure. My desire wa
Chapter 144ReeseThe tears that streamed from my eyes onto Riza's drawing paper in my grasp, soaking her watercolor artwork.My sobs were relentless, and I struggled to catch my breath. My lips quivered as I silently screamed within.Every memory flooded back into me.How could I not when I gazed down at Riza's paintings? When I saw the words that she wrote.These phrases, which I found myself reading repeatedly, drove me to the brink of madness. ''I love you, mommy and daddy!''A wave of panic surged within me, as if the car crash had just occurred anew.My child. She was in pain.My knees trembled as I rose, clutching the drawing papers in my hand, and rushed back to Enzo's room to retrieve my phone.With unsteady fingers, I finally dialed Enzo's number.Enzo. The man who rescued me from that bridge. The man I gave my all to, after Troy cheated on me. The man I had missed dearly, to whom I had entrusted my heart and soul. The father of my child.How could I forget about him?Please
Chapter 143Enzo''Daddy...'' Riza sobbed against my shoulder, and all I could do was hold her close, trying to reassure her that everything would be alright. The big lump in my throat made it nearly impossible to speak, and I could only manage a whisper as I said, ''Mommy didn't mean what she said, baby. Please try to understand her...''Tears filled my eyes as I recalled how Nick Rivers found Reese and my daughter.''Both Reese and your daughter survived the accident. The hospital contacted Flora, her guardian. Incredibly, the baby was healthy and unharmed. They entrusted her to Flora, who assured them she would take good care of her...''My heart raced as I awaited Nick's next words.''I've looked into the orphanages in Los Angeles, and there is one girl who arrived on the same day your daughter was released from the hospital and entrusted to Flora...'' Nick continued, and my heart plummeted. ''I spoke with the head of the orphanage. That day, someone left a box at the gate. When
Chapter 142ReeseA heavy silence enveloped Flora and me, and it took her some time to respond to my question.''I really have no idea what you mean...'' she replied, her voice barely audible. ''Please, I don't want anyone to disturb me. Your husband sent me to jail! I hate him! I hate both of you!''I began to feel a surge of impatience. She was evading my question. ''Who is the sister you mentioned when you tried to shoot me? Who else was imprisoned besides you?'' I retorted, and once more, Flora hesitated to answer me.The seconds of silence stretched on, and it felt like ages to me.''N-nothing...'' the moment she stammered, I knew something wasn't right. ''Please, I want to rest now. Don't ever call me again, you ungrateful bitch!''''Don't even think of hanging up on me!'' I snapped, tears welling up in my eyes. I sensed that my emotions were on the verge of overflowing. ''Did you know Lorenzo Carter?'' I yelled. ''Did you know him before he reached out to me and proposed marria
Chapter 141ReeseI watched Candice and Mrs. Martin as they both attempted to reach Enzo by phone, yet he failed to answer their calls. This situation heightened my unease, leaving my thoughts in disarray regarding the events that had transpired.I had no idea what was going on. Why people around me said things that were incomprehensible, making me feel as though I was the only one without understanding.As Mrs. Martin's expression shifted to one of panic due to Enzo's continued silence, a sharp headache struck me once more. The image of Riza's tearful gaze lingered in my mind, and I felt as though I might faint from the intensity of the pain.I slowly moved away from them, making my way upstairs to Enzo's bedroom. Perched on the edge of the bed, I pressed my hand against my head, grimacing in discomfort. I was starting to think that I had significantly underestimated the severity of this headache.Could it be attributed to my lack of sleep the previous night? That seemed unlikely. As