Andrew's POV.Elena was the first person I saw when I opened my eyes, sleeping peacefully beside me.How could anyone sleep so peacefully after what she did? I wanted to be mad at her but she was right about everything she said. Even a blind man could see that I had changed how I treated her, which is why she did what she did.But still, I was certain she was hiding something from me. I actually saw her with Rickard the other night, and she flatly denied it.I had to find Gwen and apologize for what Elena had done. My conscience would not let me leave her like that. She was innocent and embarrassed in front of everyone at the office.Sure, she cheated on me in the past, but this was a completely different situation. At least she was trying to earn decently.“Babe, you are awake already?” Elena spoke softly as she struggled to open her eyes.I gave a nod and abruptly got out of bed. One thing was certain, even though she justified her actions, I was still angry at what she had done.I
Gwen's POV“I am not going anywhere, Granny. Ricky, Please make her understand” I said, staring at Ricky hoping for a little backup.“I am sorry Princess, but I have to support Nonna on this” Ricky said.“Gwen, Listen to me. I understand how difficult this is for you, but Emory is still your father," Granny said, locking my hands in hers."He did not consider that when he tried to attack me," I said, snorting loudly.“Probably the reason why he wants to see you. He wants to make amends Gwen” Granny said, caressing my hands."So why do I have to go to him? He should come here if he wants to make things right between us," I insisted stubbornly.Granny's request was simply impossible. I can not just get on a plane and fly to New York to talk to the same man who abandoned me and also attempted to hurt me."Your father is ill, Gwen. He can't travel to Oklahoma, you know that.”“How can you still trust that man after what he did? You want me to be in the same space as him?” I asked Granny
Gwen's POV“Why didn't you tell me that Andrew came to look for me?”"Why does it matter? He is no good to you, Gwen," Jane said, placing her hands on mine.“What the hell is that supposed to mean?” “For God's sake, I needed money for Ethan's surgery and Andrew found out about my visit to New York but you choose not to tell me?” I yelled, removing my hands from hers.“Gwen, calm ….”“Don't you tell me to calm down Jane. What if something happened to Ethan? What if Ricky didn't come up with the money? Oh God!” I exclaimed, breaking down in tears."I am sorry, I just..." she stammered."You knew I needed the money. Do you know what Ricky did in order to get it?” I howled louder, attempting to control the tears that streamed down my face."Just one call from you would have changed everything. Ricky would not have stolen money to pay for Ethan's treatment," I said, sniffing loudly."Did you know that Ricky had to leave town for months before coming back to repay what he stole? Do you ha
Gwen's POVNo!This can not be possible.“Dad, dad, wh…at did I..I just read?” I struggled with my words. I hurried over to his bed and got down on my knees, pleading with him to tell me it was not true."During my college years, I only dated your mother. We intended to get married after college, but we had a fight that resulted in a month-long separation”. He paused, then cleared his throat.“However, we got married after I found out she was pregnant with you. Your mum was the perfect wife and mother”“Dad, no, please,” I said, crying out loud. I didn't come prepared for any of this. It was too much for me to take."I only found out you were not my daughter after she died. She could not even face me to tell me, so she wrote it on a piece of paper." My father gripped his fist tightly.“It broke me Gwen. I was faithful to her, it was just a month break from me and she got pregnant for someone else”His words cut straight through my heart like a dagger. The pain of the discovery was exc
Andrew's POVWith each step I took, my anxiety grew. Was I truly ready for the answers I sought?"This way, boss," Fred said, opening a door into a small room. The room lacked windows and featured a single bulb and a chair in the center. Brody was tied to the chair, and blindfolded.“Where am I? What the fuck do you guys want? I don't have any money” Brody began to cry.Pathetic!I rolled my eyes and motioned Fred to loosen the blindfold around Brody's face.Brody stared at me for a while, it was evident that he was trying to recall where he knew me from.“What do you want from me?” He asked, looking very petty.“Answers” I replied boldy. Whatever happened today, I was going to get all of the answers I sought. I made a mistake by not investigating the case earlier, but now was my chance to find out exactly what happened."What answers, man? I do not know anything," he said.“But I didn't ask you anything,” I said with a smirk."That is because I do not have any information that co
Andrew's POV“No!” I yelled angrily, destroying the files piled on my study table. Elena was not home when I arrived, and she should count herself fortunate. I would have torn her apart. The rage I was experiencing was intriguing.After Gwen's planned betrayal, I had not felt this angry before. How could I be such a fool? Why didn't I investigate this further, why didn't I listen to Gwen.“Fuck” I screamed, knocking the table off.I sat on the floor, burying my hands in my hair. I was not sure where to start. I had no idea on how I was going to face Gwen.I didn't know how I would seek her forgiveness. I accused her, I threatened her, I threw obscenities at her but she was innocent all this while.I abandoned both her and my children. My sons. I have never felt their touch or seen them up close because I was deceived. I was forced to believe those children were bastards and Gwen was an unfaithful woman.*******The next morning, I awoke on my study’s floor. I was so caught up in my t
Gwen's POVThe smile on my face quickly vanished.What the hell was he doing here? Andrew and his bodyguard were standing in front of me. I had not seen him since the incident at the office. He had never been to Granny's house, so how did he find me?“Why did you stop Gwen?” I heard Ricky's voice behind me. He came to visit and decided to take Granny, the boys and I out for lunch.Ricky peered through the door and spotted Andrew. His expression changed immediately. He became furious.“What are you doing here? Did you come here to humiliate her even more?” He bellowed at Andrew.“Can I talk to you Gwen?” Andrew spoke, completely ignoring Ricky.His actions infuriated Ricky. Ricky grabbed Andrew by the collar and punched him in the face. Seeing this, Fred quickly retaliated by grabbing Ricky by the arm.Ricky was no match for Fred's muscular and well-built physique. He tried to free himself but he failed.“Ricky, would you stop that?” I said.“And Mr Andrew, I am sorry to disappoint y
Gwen's POV“No!” I said sternly.“No?” Andrew asked, perplexed. He got up from his knees and held me by the shoulder. He looked deeply into my already tearful eyes.“What do you mean by No?” He spoke softly. I saw delicate eyes that I had not seen in years. The same eyes that only stared at me when he was about to consummate our marriage.“I no longer want to make things right between us, Andrew. You do not deserve me," I said, tears streaming down my cheeks.“You did not give me a chance to explain myself. It was as if you were waiting for me to do something wrong. You accused me of cheating, you called me all sorts of names and you expect me to just forgive you?”“I am sorry Gwen, I….”“No!, get out” I yelled, pushing him hard by the chest. “Get out Andrew, my kids just need I alone”“Gwen,” Andrew said, holding me by the arm.Luckily, Ricky walked in just in time. He yanked me free from Andrew's grip.“What the hell is wrong with you man? She said you should go away” Ricky said, wa