Gwen's POV“How is that even possible?” I asked, suddenly baffled. Fear began to creep in, and the trauma of the previous night returned."I am sure her father did this. Damn it!" Mr Miller yelled, hitting his hands on the wall. It was literally evident that he was blazing with fury.“I will talk to the doctor. You must be discharged as soon as possible," he added.“What? Why?”Without responding to my questions, he stormed out of the room and smashed the door closed.Now I was really scared. One second Mr Miller was reassuring me that she would pay for what she did and the next second, she was out of jail.What kind of influence does she have? This was clearly an attempted murder case, so she should not even be granted bail.I wanted to call Granny but I couldn't find my phone. I was worried, what if Martha comes to the house again?She didn't harm them the last time, but what are the chances that she won't this time.“Oh God!” I let out a somber cry. Just thinking about it made me f
Gwen's POV Mr Miller rushed to get the jug I was holding and helped me sit on the sofa, sitting right next to me.I sniffled as I tried to wipe away the tears that were running down my cheeks. “What's wrong?” He asked, his eyes deepening with concern.How could I tell him that I was crying because of Andrew? I was genuinely tired of telling people about my past. I am sure he will start asking questions now that he has seen the boys.“It’s nothing sir. My head was just hurting” I bluntly lied. I knew he was not convinced, but thank God he understood the situation and did not press further."I will get you a glass of water," he offered then rushed into the kitchen and returned a moment later carrying a glass of water."Here," he said, handing me a glass of water. There was nothing subtle about his expression. One could not predict what was going through his mind.“Thank you sir”As soon as I gulp down the glass of water, the dryness in my throat vanished."Martha and I were engaged a
Gwen's PovI took a deep breath.“I am not married sir, I mean I was but not anymore” I was trying to hold back the new waves of tears that were forming inside me.“What happened?” He inquired curiously, his voice barely above a whisper.No! I wasn't going to talk about this. I was not going to talk about Andrew, not here, not now, or ever.For all I know, he could be in Elena's arms, and I am here wailing over him like some kind of freak who can not get on with life.“I would really appreciate it if you let this topic slide tonight”I observed how his expression changed. It changed from the concern look he had to that of rejection.“Oh right, I am sorry Gwen, it was not in my place to ask you” He forced a smile on his face.“Don't get me wrong sir, but….”"It is actually fine. You really don't have to explain” He cut short my statement.“Let me take you upstairs” He carried me in his arms like I was a kid. His muscles were both strong and firm. I felt safe in his embrace.We arrived
Gwen's POV “Gwen, what are you doing here?” Mr Miller asked in confusion. "I had not seen you in the house since the morning, and you had not returned my calls," I said, focusing my gaze on Martha, who appeared to be grinning broadly. "What is she doing here, sir?" I asked Mr Miller, hoping for a reasonable response. "Don't worry, Sweetheart; I was just leaving," Martha said with a wicked side grin. She picked up her bag and before leaving, she turned to Mr Miller and said "Think about it James." I could feel myself becoming enraged. Here is the woman that put me in this condition but I couldn't even do anything. I watched her walk away as if nothing had happened. I clenched my fist. “Come, seat Gwen,” Mr Miller said. It was obvious he had a lot going through his mind. Just by glancing at him, I could tell. I sat directly across from him, and he instructed the bodyguard to wait outside. I stared at him, waiting for him to say something, but he was in no hurry to speak. “You
Gwen's POV“What was Andrew doing here?” My eyes grew wide with disbelief.Andrew and Elena were seated directly across from me at the board meeting table. Andrew protrayed as the company's new owner. I couldn't believe it.I hadn't been this close to him in almost two years. My heart rate increased to its highest level ever. When Mr Miller told me he sold the company to a young business tycoon from New York, I had no idea it would be Andrew, my ex-husband.Elena shot a vicious glare in my direction as I met her gaze. During the entire meeting, I was not paying attention. How can I start working as Andrew's personal assistant? I knew it was going to be tough for me.Also, knowing Elena would always be with him, she was not going to make things easy for me. Just seeing her sit beside him made me uncomfortable.“Gwen, Gwen!” The sales director called out to me.I turned to look at him, bewildered. "Were you listening to what we were saying?" He asked with a raised brow.“Excuse me,”
Andrew's POVI was standing on my bedroom balcony. From my vantage point, the view was breathtaking.I truly believed that relocating from New York to Oklahoma would be good for me. The whole idea was to change my location and the people around me, but this surprised me.My second day in Oklahoma and first time at my new company, I found Gwen seated across the board meeting table as an employee.It had returned in full force, that searing anger that had faded a while ago. Gwen had no right to have this effect on me. But the thought of her unfaithfulness bothered me. I had no doubt I would see more of her and her lover. The thought disgusted me."Andrew!" Elena yelled as she approached me on the balcony.“Did you see that?”“What are you mumbling about Elena?” I was irritated. I knew it had something to do with Gwen, but I feigned ignorance.“Gwen of course. Didn't you see her? Why are you acting like you did not see her at the board meeting earlier today?" She made a loud clenching s
Andrew's POVIt has been nearly two years since I last saw her up close.She looked more stunning.I snapped back into reality and chastised myself for thinking she looked beautiful. I was not supposed to think about her in that way."Look who decided to show up after rushing out of the meeting yesterday," I said in a dismissive tone.“I apologize for my behavior yesterday sir. I promise it will not happen again," Gwen said, her head lowered. “You can't look at me now, can you? I am sure your conscience will not allow you to." I paused for a moment."Ah, I see now, I should have remembered, cheaters like you have none," I purred."This is a working environment, Mr Andrew. Let us keep our relationship work-related," Gwen said, finally raising her head.Her response took me by surprise. How dare she speak to me like that?I stood up from my seat and got very close to her. I could feel her breath from where I was standing. This action of mine made her uncomfortable as she took a few ste
Gwen's POVI grasped the moment I saw Elena walk in.She let go of the food paper bag she was holding and just stared in shock.Andrew's hands remained tightly wrapped around my waist. It took him a few seconds to realize what was going on, and when he did, he let go of me right away, causing me to fall heavily to the floor and I groaned in pain.“You bitch!” I heard Elena yell. Although I was unable to see her face at the moment, I could tell she was burning in rage by her voice.She came charging at me, pulling me by the hair while I was still on the floor.“You slut! throwing yourself at my man huh?”"Elena, stop," Andrew yanked her away from me.I sprang to my feet and saw Elena snarling like a dog. Her face was etched with unfathomable rage. I have never seen anyone this angry before.I was pretty sure if Andrew let her go, she would scratch my face until I was unrecognizable.Andrew gripped her tightly around the waist, preventing her from attacking me any further.“Calm down El
Gwen's POV“Rickard Gilbert. You have been found guilty of all of the charges against you. You are hereby sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labor” The judge gave his final verdict.I sighed with relief as I realized that all of my problems were gradually coming to an end.A month has passed since the incident. During the struggle between Andrew and Rickard at the warehouse, a trigger was pulled and a bullet went through Rickard's left leg.The case didn't hold immediately because Rickard needed to recover before he could face the court.Jake and Dr. James both testified against Rickard, and Fred presented the court with evidence indicating Rickard pulled the trigger on Brody.Elena's statement also helped with the case but unfortunately, she slipped into a coma.She was closely monitored by the police. As soon as she regains her consciousness, she will also pay for her crimes.Hopefully, she receives a lighter sentence because she was the only reason my sons were healthy and wi
Gwen's POVNanny Rose's memorial service was held in her hometown, and Granny and I attended to pay our final respects.We boarded the next flight to Oklahoma and returned home later that evening. The house felt incredibly empty without the children and Nanny Rose.It seemed like I was in a completely different place. I walked to the sofa and shut my eyes tightly.It has been quite an awful month for me and I don't think I will recover any time soon.As soon as I picked up my phone, I received a call from Andrew asking me to come to the hospital. My heart skipped a beat because I knew the hospital spelled bad news.Granny insisted on tagging along but I didn't let her. She has also been through a lot, which has had a negative impact on her health.I tried reaching Ricky to drive me there but he wasn't picking so I decided on taking a cab there.******“What's wrong Andrew?” I asked as soon as I saw him in the waiting room.There were numerous police officers patrolling around the area
Rickard's POVI stormed into the room where I had kept the children captive. Their instant sobs and screams became a nuisance to my ears.“Would you both shut up for fuck sake?” I yelled, throwing a wooden chair across the room, and the kids shook with fear.I made the room comfortable for them, I mean, I still remain their favorite uncle right?"I want to go to my mummy," Ethan stated, rubbing his cheeks with both hands.“Shut up you little brat, mummy is not coming” I yelled, slamming my hand against the wall vigorously.Elena rushed into the room as Ethan's sobbing became louder."Oh, poor child, do not cry," she said, stepping closer to Ethan. She sat on the room's bed and cradled Ethan in her arms.“You really don't have to scare them like this Rickard. They are our key to a good life” Elena said, staring at me intently.I scoffed audibly.“Since when did you start to care about the children and their well being?” I asked sarcastically."I am not a monster, Ricky, I have always h
Gwen's POV I watched how Andrew's face turned pale. I had no doubt that Rickard was on the other end of the phone. Andrew lowered the phone from his ear and stared at me without saying anything. “What happened?” “He threatened to harm the children, but I won't let him Gwen, I promise” Andrew said, taking my hands into his. "I know you won't," I replied, smiling lightly at him. He was the only person I fully trusted to bring my kids back. He was their father, he had the money and influence and I knew he was willing to give Rickard all his properties. He loved the boys that much. “Let me drive you home Gwen” Andrew offered. “I came with Ricky, it's only right I go back with him” I declined politely. “Alright Gwen, I will meet you at the house” Andrew said, softly planting a kiss on my cheeks. I got into the car with Ricky and he drove me home. On the way to the house, I could not stop thinking about how Rickard learned about our plan to ambush him. It only meant one thing, so
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
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
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
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 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