Andrew's POVI kept on knocking at the door to Elena's room but didn't get a response. I was sure she was in because the maid just confirmed it.“Elena!” I called out, getting agitated.I wouldn't have been here if not because my father specifically asked me to check up on her and make sure she doesn't need anything.“Yes, yes.. Andrew..why .. are .. you here?” She stuttered as soon as she opened the door.She appeared restless and had drops of sweat on her face.“Is the air conditioner not working?” I asked sarcastically.“Uhm… what?..” She continued to stutter.“Why the hell are you sweating this much?” I inquired, staring at her suspiciously.“I was, uhm.. exercising. It's good for your child's health, you know,” She said, smiling lightly.“Well, can I come in?”“Why?... Uhm.. I mean sure. Come in” She said, opening the door widely.Something piqued my interest as soon as I entered her room. Her bed was scattered and her duvet was laying on the floor. It got me wondering what type
Andrew's POVFred took out a transparent container and dropped it on the table, then leaned back slightly. The container held a small amount of liquid.“What is this?” I asked as I picked it up.“I just found out its content this morning too. That was the reason I wanted to fly to New York before you arrived," Fred explained.“It is a bottle of Dimethylmercury” Fred said, staring at me closely. “Do you know what that is, boss?” He then asked.I had not been interested in chemistry since high school, so I had no idea what dimethylmercury was used for exactly.It was a chemical, I could remember that, but I could not help but wonder why Fred had it and how it connected to Rickard and Elena's conspiracy.“This is a dangerous poison boss. It kills slowly and one wouldn't know he is ingesting much until it becomes chronic” Fred explained.I was more confused than I had ever been. Why was Fred lecturing me in dimethylmercury?“After you left for New York, I overheard one of Rickard's and El
Gwen's POVThe knock at the door became increasingly louder. I took off the apron I was wearing in the kitchen and hung it on the wall.I secretly hoped it was Andrew because I knew he was back in Oklahoma since the holidays were over.“Coming!” I said, some few feets away from the door.I saw Fred standing in front of me as soon as I unlocked the door. He did not look anything like the 'always happy Fred' I knew. I instantly felt scared and poked my head outside to check around for Andrew."Uhm, sorry Fred, please come in," I said as I opened the door wide.When Fred entered the house, I motioned for him to sit down and make himself at home. I left for the kitchen and came back with a glass of tropical drink.“I am sorry for making you wait long. I was busy in the kitchen. The boys and Nanny Rose went down the street, so I decided to bake them some muffins before they got home” I explained.“It's okay ma'am. The boss asked me to come talk to you.”“Where is he?” Fred took a deep bre
Gwen's POVI asked Fred to drive me home after leaving the hospital. On our way there, I paid for our flight tickets to New York.My plan was to subdue Dr. James. He will not go scot free for conniving with Rickard to lie about Andrew's health.I will ensure that he and Jake are transferred to Oklahoma prison so that when Rickard and Elena are apprehended, they can testify against them.My flight was scheduled for 9p.m that evening so I decided to go home first.When I arrived at the house, the scene reminded me of when Sophie escaped. There were officers patrolling around my house.I asked Fred to wait for me in the car while I went to get some of my stuff in the house.“Gwen, what is going on?” Granny said as soon as she saw me walking in. She carried that worried look across her face which made me wonder when all this will come to an end.“Remain in the house Granny and make sure you keep a close eyes on Ethan and Evan.” I said before dashing upstairs.Granny wouldn't just settle f
Rickard's POVI continued to clench my teeth. If I had not followed Andrew out of the house, I would probably be in jail by now.“Damn it” I exclaimed furiously.I sat on the bed in the small room and dug my hands into my hair. How could I have been so dumb not to notice that i was being followed.“Fuck!” I yelled, smashing my phone across the wall.“There is no use smashing your phone across the wall Rickard. You sold us out” Elena glared furiously.“What the hell are you even saying? You should be glad I brought you along with me” I said angrily.I instantly regretted my decision. I should not have told Elena about Andrew's discovery. I should have gone into hiding and let her pay dearly for our crimes.Now I was stuck with her and her constant nagging. I was sure that going to jail wouldn't be as bad as being in the same space with Elena.Perhaps I should just turn myself in to the police.“God damnit” I murmured to myself.“We are fucking low on cash Rickard. How are we going to s
Gwen's POVI sat beside Andrew staring at him quietly. His chelation therapy had been going on for more than four days, and he was already doing well.The pale color of his skin was gradually vanishing and he was regaining his actual skin complexion.The doctor said that if he continued to respond well to the treatment, he would be discharged in less than a week.I tucked his hands into mine and gently squeezed them.“They won't get away with what they did to you, I promise” I said softly.Suddenly, I heard the door to the room unlocked.“Fred, is that you?” I said, slightly turning my face in the direction of the door.“Attorney Frederick,” I exclaimed, getting up to my feet. “You are here?”“Well yes, I flew to Oklahoma as soon as I heard the news. How is Andrew doing?” Attorney Frederick asked, moving closer to Andrew's bed.“He is responding well to treatment sir. He will soon be back on his feet” I spoke calmly.“Did Rickard really do everything he was accused of?” Attorney Frede
Gwen's POV“No! No! No!” I continuously kept on saying. With every word I said, I took a step back.I almost lost my balance if not because of Ricky who supported me from behind.Nanny Rose lay on the floor in her own pool of blood, and the room's window was wide open.Ethan and Evan were not in their beds, and I could feel my heart breaking into little pieces. I released myself from Ricky's grip and ran towards the window.“Ethan! Evan!” I yelled at the top of my voice.Granny rushed into the room and was taken aback as soon as she saw the scene. She quickly took out her phone and dialed the ambulance.Ricky dashed out of the room to inform the cops about the kidnapping.I was left in shock and I kept on calling out to my boys, magically hoping that they would appear in front of me.I sat on the floor and burst into tears. My children were my weakness and if anything should happen to them, I don't think I would ever move on.I wished I had put them to bed myself, then maybe all this
Andrew's POVI impatiently stared at the footage that captured how Rickard bulged into the house and came out with my children.“How could you be careless? You were assigned to look after my children," I yelled angrily, slamming my hands against the table.My phone began buzzing just as the chief of police was about to speak. It was an unknown number. I had an immediate suspicion that it was Rickard calling.I picked my phone and placed the call on loud speaker. The chief of police quickly asked his assistant to connect my mobile phone to the cellular location system in order to track down Rickard's exact location.“Hello big bro” Rickard said over the phone.“You scoundrel, where are you? Where are my children” I yelled vehemently over the phone.“Oh big bro, why are you being aggressive? The kids are having a little fun time with their favorite uncle” Rickard said sarcastically over the phone.My anger surged, and I could feel my blood crackling. If I ever get my hands on Rickard, I