Chapter 056Reese"Excuse me, ma'am, you see there are other visitors lining up." he said in a polite tone, gesturing for me to sit in the waiting area. "You can sit in the lobby first."Turning slowly, I realized there were people waiting behind me, leaving me no option but to follow the security guard. He guided me to the waiting area, where I observed people seated on the couch."Thank you...'' I sent the guard a small smile, and he smiled back, throwing me an apologetic look before he walked away.I sat down next to a man in a black suit who appeared to be waiting for his interview. He had the air of someone respectable, perhaps already holding a high position in a company. Next to him was a woman who was engrossed in scrolling through her phone.Leaning back against the couch, I let out an exhausted sigh. I knew I should wait for Enzo to appear in the lobby, but the question remained: how long would that wait be?After waiting for a few minutes, the man seated beside me stood up
Chapter 057Reese"I'll order shabu-shabu and tempura for you then," he declared, snapping the menu shut. "They were my late wife's favorite Japanese dishes during her pregnancy with our twins."I paused momentarily, sipping the tea the waiter had served to soothe my nerves, before taking a deep breath. "I am one of your twins, Mr. Vincent," I wanted to reveal, but my mouth couldn't just utter the words."Anyway, why do you want to talk with Enzo?" he inquired, taking a sip of his red wine. "I could call him for you, but I doubt he's available to talk at the moment. He's busy with Candice and Asher."What? Asher was with them too? So, he ensured his family was all together before he departed from Manhattan."H-he's busy with them?" I asked, stuttering. My heart was crying inside. The thought of him with another woman was unbearable, yet that woman was none other than my sister. They have a son, which made me feel that I didn't have the right to harbor feelings of jealousy towards her.
Chapter 058Reese''Liza!'' I slammed my palm against her door, and after a short wait, she opened it, blinking in the harsh sunlight. She was clad in a yellow maternity dress that stopped just above her knees, looking absolutely radiant. A wave of envy hit me; she ran her own business, and even without her baby's father, she was financially stable thanks to Enzo's help. She was surrounded by family, while I was there, completely alone and destitute."Reese?" she squinted, and I gently pushed her into the house, securing the door behind me as it closed with a resounding thud. "Reese, what happened to you?" she inquired, her eyes widening at the sight of my condition. "Oh my God! Who did this to you? Reese, what the hell is going on?"My lips trembled as I rushed toward her and enveloped her in a tight embrace, sobbing loudly. "Liza...""It's okay. You're safe here with me. It's okay, Reese..." she whispered soothing words into my ear while her palm glided over my back. "You don't need
Chapter 059Reese"I have decided not to interfere in their matters anymore. The bonds that connect us have been cut, not by lineage but by decision. My goal now is to change my life and erase their influence from it. Discovering their secrets is their responsibility, not mine. What I want right now is to leave this place so that I forget them and forget about all the bad memories they brought me." I paused, studying her face after the words I said, and I was glad I could see that she was supporting me in this. "I came here to ask for your help. Please help me leave this place, Liza. You're the only person I trust, and I know who can help me.""Of course, Reese. Don't worry, I will help you."Liza assumed I was without money, so she covered all my travel expenses to Los Angeles, where her recently purchased apartment awaited, prior to her trip to Manhattan. The money provided by Mr. Vincent was earmarked for my baby's essentials and to serve as my allowance while I looked for a job."
Chapter 060ReeseHer compliment brought a smile to my face, yet I couldn't shake off the nerves as her gaze seemed to ask for something more. Like she needed something from me, but I just couldn't pinpoint what it was. "I needed a decent job, which is why I applied here. I've heard the pay is good...''"Indeed. And I sense you're in need of a higher salary, so I'm asking you to join my team," she said, pulling a business card from her bag and offering it to me. "Work for me, Reese. I'll give you everything you want...''Flora Coleman. That was her name."Your starting salary will be fifty thousand a month," she announced, and my eyes widened in disbelief. Fifty thousand dollars a month?I paused, skeptical. It seemed too good to be true. I suspected this woman might be a scammer. However, she wouldn't be able to scam me. I possessed neither money nor property.Noticing my hesitation, she reached out and took my hand in a comforting grip. "I don't need your decision immediately. Take
Chapter 001Reese''Don't worry about me, I'll just call my daughter if I need something...'' The words were spoken in a hushed voice by my mother-in-law as she lovingly clasped my hand, her soft eyes looking tenderly at me. She was currently resting in her bed, exhibiting signs of weakness due to the severe disease that had been diagnosed by the doctor.Because she was so ill, she required my assistance in everything, including preparing her meals, feeding her, assisting her in going to the bathroom, and a great deal of other things.Mia, my mother-in-law's only daughter and the younger sister of my husband, worked as a nurse at St. Jude Hospital. However, rather than taking care of her own mother, she decided to work and provide assistance to other people, which would undoubtedly result in her coming into financial gain.When I took a quick look at the clock that was hanging on the wall, I noticed that it was only fifteen minutes before five o'clock in the afternoon. In a short amou
Chapter 002Reese''Fuck me harder and deeper, Troy!'' the woman repeated, and as an obedient lover, Troy flipped the woman over, and without giving her any warning, he thrust his hard shaft inside her, harder and quicker, which caused her to groan even louder.I felt myself getting dizzy, and I had to lean against the wall to stop myself from passing out. Troy's right hand was holding her waist while fucking her hard, and the other hand was massaging her breast, simultaneously pinching her nipple. He released a low, loud groan before he opened his mouth to talk to the woman. ‘‘Fucking shit! You're still so fucking tight, baby…’’I tore my gaze away from Troy and instead focused my attention on the woman who was now on all fours. I waited for her to speak, but she was too busy writhing and moaning like a wild animal.I watched Troy fuck her for a few times before pulling out his still hard and swollen member. He flipped her again so that she was lying on her back. ''Mandy, baby…’’ he
Chapter 003ReeseI raised my palm to stop him from talking further. It was clear as water that he persuaded me just to get mom. He used me. He only married me, but he never loved me. He was head over heels in love with her. With my mother!Rage gripped me by the throat, and I swallowed the lump, but it stayed there and I almost choked.Anger rose within me, and then it swelled, and then it slammed me, walloping my entire being, killing me.I blinked my eyes, attempting to stop the fresh tears that were beginning to form in my eyes. The words he said to me delivered a hard blow in my gut, and made me want to puke on his face.''I'm sorry, Reese…'' Troy's voice again. ''I'm sorry---''''Sorry for what? That I found out about your affair?''He shook his head. ''I'm sorry that I hurt you. That you found out like this…''I glared at him, and without saying anything more, I turned on my heels and went downstairs, and then I found myself running. I ran blindly, beads of water clung to my cl
Chapter 060ReeseHer compliment brought a smile to my face, yet I couldn't shake off the nerves as her gaze seemed to ask for something more. Like she needed something from me, but I just couldn't pinpoint what it was. "I needed a decent job, which is why I applied here. I've heard the pay is good...''"Indeed. And I sense you're in need of a higher salary, so I'm asking you to join my team," she said, pulling a business card from her bag and offering it to me. "Work for me, Reese. I'll give you everything you want...''Flora Coleman. That was her name."Your starting salary will be fifty thousand a month," she announced, and my eyes widened in disbelief. Fifty thousand dollars a month?I paused, skeptical. It seemed too good to be true. I suspected this woman might be a scammer. However, she wouldn't be able to scam me. I possessed neither money nor property.Noticing my hesitation, she reached out and took my hand in a comforting grip. "I don't need your decision immediately. Take
Chapter 059Reese"I have decided not to interfere in their matters anymore. The bonds that connect us have been cut, not by lineage but by decision. My goal now is to change my life and erase their influence from it. Discovering their secrets is their responsibility, not mine. What I want right now is to leave this place so that I forget them and forget about all the bad memories they brought me." I paused, studying her face after the words I said, and I was glad I could see that she was supporting me in this. "I came here to ask for your help. Please help me leave this place, Liza. You're the only person I trust, and I know who can help me.""Of course, Reese. Don't worry, I will help you."Liza assumed I was without money, so she covered all my travel expenses to Los Angeles, where her recently purchased apartment awaited, prior to her trip to Manhattan. The money provided by Mr. Vincent was earmarked for my baby's essentials and to serve as my allowance while I looked for a job."
Chapter 058Reese''Liza!'' I slammed my palm against her door, and after a short wait, she opened it, blinking in the harsh sunlight. She was clad in a yellow maternity dress that stopped just above her knees, looking absolutely radiant. A wave of envy hit me; she ran her own business, and even without her baby's father, she was financially stable thanks to Enzo's help. She was surrounded by family, while I was there, completely alone and destitute."Reese?" she squinted, and I gently pushed her into the house, securing the door behind me as it closed with a resounding thud. "Reese, what happened to you?" she inquired, her eyes widening at the sight of my condition. "Oh my God! Who did this to you? Reese, what the hell is going on?"My lips trembled as I rushed toward her and enveloped her in a tight embrace, sobbing loudly. "Liza...""It's okay. You're safe here with me. It's okay, Reese..." she whispered soothing words into my ear while her palm glided over my back. "You don't need
Chapter 057Reese"I'll order shabu-shabu and tempura for you then," he declared, snapping the menu shut. "They were my late wife's favorite Japanese dishes during her pregnancy with our twins."I paused momentarily, sipping the tea the waiter had served to soothe my nerves, before taking a deep breath. "I am one of your twins, Mr. Vincent," I wanted to reveal, but my mouth couldn't just utter the words."Anyway, why do you want to talk with Enzo?" he inquired, taking a sip of his red wine. "I could call him for you, but I doubt he's available to talk at the moment. He's busy with Candice and Asher."What? Asher was with them too? So, he ensured his family was all together before he departed from Manhattan."H-he's busy with them?" I asked, stuttering. My heart was crying inside. The thought of him with another woman was unbearable, yet that woman was none other than my sister. They have a son, which made me feel that I didn't have the right to harbor feelings of jealousy towards her.
Chapter 056Reese"Excuse me, ma'am, you see there are other visitors lining up." he said in a polite tone, gesturing for me to sit in the waiting area. "You can sit in the lobby first."Turning slowly, I realized there were people waiting behind me, leaving me no option but to follow the security guard. He guided me to the waiting area, where I observed people seated on the couch."Thank you...'' I sent the guard a small smile, and he smiled back, throwing me an apologetic look before he walked away.I sat down next to a man in a black suit who appeared to be waiting for his interview. He had the air of someone respectable, perhaps already holding a high position in a company. Next to him was a woman who was engrossed in scrolling through her phone.Leaning back against the couch, I let out an exhausted sigh. I knew I should wait for Enzo to appear in the lobby, but the question remained: how long would that wait be?After waiting for a few minutes, the man seated beside me stood up
Chapter 055ReeseThe following morning, I received my test results, and the increasing levels of human chorionic gonadotropin indicated that my baby was doing well. I was cleared to leave the hospital, yet I remained uncertain about my first destination. Should I go to Liza's house first or to Enzo's company?I hadn't seen Mandy, and I felt relieved to finally be free from her. I was also grateful that she had paid my bill, so I no longer had to worry about it.I had just stepped out of the hospital when I was startled by a cold hand grasping my elbow."Let's go," I heard someone talk, and quickly turned to find Jerry standing behind me. His dark shades obscured his eyes, making it impossible to tell where he was looking."I'm not going with you!" I pulled away from his grasp, but he remained unmoved and instead gripped me tighter, making me flinch. He guided me to the parking lot, where I instantly noticed his car with Mandy waiting inside, her eyes hidden behind dark sunglasses as
Chapter 054Reese We made it into the parking lot, and Jerry settled me into the passenger seat, before he climbed into the driver's seat after Mandy sat in front. "Hurry up!" Mandy exclaimed, looking back at me as she strapped on her seatbelt. "We need to bring her to the hospital before something happens to her baby!" "Shut up! I know!" Jerry drove off quickly, and soon the hospital appeared in sight, though it seemed like hours had passed—excruciatingly long hours."We have an emergency!" I heard Mandy yell, and tears began to stream down my face at this point. "Emergency! Nurse, please! Help us!"I may not be very knowledgeable about pregnancy, but I understand that bleeding can be concerning. I hope that my baby is safe.Jerry carried me out of the car, and a medical staff met us, pushing a wheelchair. Mandy helped me check in while Jerry stayed outside the emergency room.A series of questions and answers followed, and I responded to them as well as I could."Why do you have
Chapter 053Reese"It's alright, baby. I understand that it is very difficult for you to comprehend this, but we are doing this for your own good. Please eat up, okay? Eat now so you will have strength in what we are going to do later." He smirked, and I shivered at his lustful glare.I observed Jerry as he set the tray down on the table, grasped the spoon, and gathered a spoonful of porridge, then carefully brought it to my mouth."I'm not a fucking child! Stop doing this!" I uttered a wail as I jerked my head back and fidgeted on the bed, in an attempt to break out of my restraints.Jerry chose not to respond verbally. He used one hand to hold my jaws, forcing my mouth to open, and brought the spoon forward inside my mouth-a silent, wordless threat for me to stop opposing him.With the fear that the continued pressure from the tip of the stainless steel hurt the bruise on the corner of my lips from his and Mandy's slap earlier, I grudgingly accepted the food from the spoon."That's
Chapter 052ReeseI flinched and moved my head back, feeling sickened at how close his face was to mine. ''Jerry, p-please just let me go. I swear, I won't tell anyone what happened. I promise I'll be very quiet, please." I managed to beg in between shallow breaths, while maintaining eye contact with him as I pleaded to be released. "Please, I'm begging you..."But he ignored my cries and pleas as he secured the rope to both of my wrists. He took extra precautions and also tied my ankle to the leg of his bed, effectively making me lose all hopes of running away."This place is where you belong now! And I will never let you go again!" he hissed, looking me straight in the eyes. "Just listen to everything that I'm saying, understand?"I stared in disbelief at the psychopath in front of me. My lips trembled in fear.A knock at the main door caused me to jerk my head up, and Jerry moved away from me. Then I heard Mandy's voice calling out for Jerry, and I sobbed even harder."How is she?"