Chapter 006ReeseThe man stood up to his full height, and in a single second, I was spun around with him caging me in his grasp. Bubbles were spread all over his body, and it seemed like he actually took time to rub himself with the shower gel as well, while I was deeply absorbed in my thoughts. ''I’ll satisfy you, baby. I promise you that...'' was all he said before he smashed his lips against mine.Just as I was about to respond to the kiss, he retreated back, touching his forehead against mine. ''I’ll give you a chance to change your mind...'' he breathed, his voice barely audible. ''Just tell me, and I’ll drive you back home. I'll take you back to your...''I shook my head. There was no turning back. I’m going to do this.''Are you sure?''I nodded.He opened his mouth to speak once again, but I tiptoed and crashed my lips to his, making him gasp, but soon kissed me back.On the contrary, this kiss was anything simple and gentle. He was hungry and ready to devour me tonight.The t
Chapter 007ReeseTo my astonishment, Enzo lifted one of my legs and placed it on his shoulder, which made him enter deeper as he continued to drive his hard member inside me.The sight made me stare at him in disbelief and aroused at the same time, with him pounding into me with so much desire in those steely blue eyes while sweat was dripping from his temples.''Fuck!'' he cursed out loud when I unintentionally squeezed my walls, and I felt his warm seeds explode inside of me.Both of us were panting by the time he pulled out from me, and collapsed beside me, allowing ourselves to catch our own breaths.After he managed to compose himself, Enzo turned to look at me. I didn’t move, as I was still trying to calm my heartbeat while I stared blankly at the ceiling.''I didn’t know that you were a...''I rolled to my side with my back facing him. I didn’t want to have a conversation with him after everything that had taken place.He didn’t know I was a virgin, and I didn’t tell him that I
Chapter 008Reese''I told you I'd drive you home. You can't find a taxi here...'' I whirled around, my heart plummeting as I watched Enzo walk towards his car, his lips curved into an amusing smile, making me stifle a groan.He opened the door for me, and he shrugged his broad shoulders, setting off a chain of rippling muscles beneath his white dress shirt. I quickly tore my gaze away from him, and contemplated whether I should get in or not.''Get in---'' he said, lifting a hand to brush away a tendril of hair from my face, making me flinch. ''What's your name?''I bit the inside of my cheek, not wanting to answer him. This would be the first and last time that we'll be seeing each other, so there was no need for him to know my name.I slid inside his car and didn't wait for him to shut the door as I pulled it close.Enzo crossed to the driver's side and opened the door, sliding into his seat to start driving.''Your address?'' he asked and pulled out into the road.''Just drop me so
Chapter 009Reese“What the hell are you doing?!” The piercing sound of Olivia's voice jolted me awake. “You are so stupid! Do you know how much those tablewares cost?""I'm sorry. It was..." Mia's kicking the tray down the stairs cut me off. “Mia, why did you do that?”I gave a slight shake of the head and started to pick up the shards of glass carefully, before I walked down the stairs.“Oh, I'm sorry. It was an accident.” Mia scoffed, walking past me, and trudged her way up the stairs. “Good morning, mom.”“Good morning, baby.” Olivia returned the gesture of greeting her daughter back with a kiss on the cheek, and I remained rooted on my spot when I heard the next words she said. “You should go home early. Your brother will come to see us later.”“Sure, mom!” Mia answered, trudging her way upstairs to collect her bag before leaving for work, while I padded my way towards the kitchen to dispose the glass in the garbage.Troy would visit his mother later, and I had to leave the house
Chapter 010ReeseAs soon as I woke up the next morning, I took a shower and changed into a black dress. It was the same dress that I wore when I attended the funeral of Troy's father. After letting my ginger hair fall down my back, I applied a minimum amount of make-up to my face, and concealer to hide my eyebags. I wore dark lipstick—the lipstick that mom gave me as a gift on my last birthday.I didn't look like an innocent, dumb, and idiotic virgin wife anymore. And I enjoyed my appearance as I stared at myself in the mirror in front of me.I squared myself as I descended the steps, looking around the living room, but there was no one around.I had no idea if my mother-in-law had knowledge about this plan of Troy. Well, I would just follow her instructions to me. Don't divorce her son.Mia's gone to work. Yesterday, she expressed her displeasure at the fact that she had not seen her brother when she got home, and was shocked when Olivia told her that he was with my mother.''What di
Chapter 011ReeseI didn't leave the premises just yet, and instead remained at the side of the building, where I saw a garden that was brimming with different kinds of flowers—different colors of roses, but there was no yellow.I clutched my bag and took a seat on the bench there, looking at the people around me and watching them go in and out of the door. While other people were tossing judgmental glances in my direction. They might've recognized me as the woman who made a scene a few moments ago.They shouldn't judge me, because I was the victim here. I was the one being cheated on!I decided to leave the building and strutted in my heels until I reached the sidewalk.The fighting spirit went out of me as soon as I left the Civil Affairs Bureau.I deflated like a flat tire, and my shoulders sagged.My feet were killing me, and it felt like they were burning. I had no idea why I put on some heels, though. Did I intend to compete with my mother?I shook my head, never! I was better t
Chapter 012Reese“I bought an extra pair in case you don't like the color of this one.” Enzo released my left foot and threw the other shoebox in the back passenger seat. The pair of flat sandals I was wearing were black, while the other one was red.Well, I loved black more. The red color reminded me of my slut mother.After closing the door on my side, Enzo jogged back to the driver's seat, and started driving again.“Where do you want to eat?”The mere thought of eating made my stomach rumble, and it was loud enough for him to hear, resulting in him laughing and throwing his head back. “I knew it. I thought I had gotten you pregnant.”I rolled my eyes at him and looked out the window, a small smile instantly plastered on my lips upon hearing Enzo's words.But still, my mind was swirling from the fact that this man right beside me had managed to see me again. And I doubted that it was anything coincidental. I told him that we're not seeing each other again, but here I was riding in
Chapter 013Reese“No! What the hell is wrong with you!” I yelled back at Nica as I bent down to pick up my bag, but I was kicked down onto the ground. “Nica!” I screamed in rage and quickly got up, pushing her by the shoulders.She didn't expect that I would do that, so she stumbled back, her spine hitting the wall behind her, and she winced in pain.“You bitch!” her piercing scream made me scrunch up my nose. “How dare you say I seduced Troy!”“Oh, weren't you?” I asked, and she glared at me with venom in her eyes. “I caught you a couple of times, Nica. Do you want me to relay everything to you? Okay, first.” I raised my smallest finger. “Your foot was reaching out under the table, making contact with his thigh when you had dinner with us at his mom's house.”I watched as the color drained from her face. She had turned pale.“Second.” I raised my ring finger. “I saw you in the kitchen hugging him from behind, begging for him to kiss you.”“Stop!” she couldn't shout out of humiliatio
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