In a small cabin located within Sean's office, Andrea relaxed her head on Sean's chest as they both lay on the bed after their passionate encounter. "How did your conversation go with Jacob Jones?" Sean asked in a casual tone. "He was shocked and, I guess, a little indecisive about everything," Andrea replied. "So we came to a decision and went to the hospital to run a DNA test, as that's the only way to clear the doubts," she further explained."Happy? Do you really want to go back to the Jones family?" Sean questioned her, stroking her hair gingerly."I do. There's surely no harm in trying to get to know my real family, right? Although I have met Mrs. Jones twice before, I have a long-lasting impression of her, and I hope Mr. Jones is just like her.""I guess someone is finally prepared to become a public figure." Sean smiled as he pecked her in the corner of her lips." Mhm. As long as everything works out smoothly."She chuckled softly and snuggled into Sean's embrace.As the room
After dinner, Andrea called to inform Sean that she was staying at the Jones for the night. "Are you being serious, Andrea? What about tonight?" Sean scoffed loudly."Just because I didn't bring up the issue with Carmen doesn't mean I have totally forgotten about it. The way you made it sound right now makes me want to believe every word she said," Andrea said in a hurt tone before hanging up on him."Thank you for staying, child. This means a lot to me. I hope Sean is okay with the idea," Mrs. Jones said from behind her. Andrea almost jumped from fright; she exhaled loudly and smiled briefly. "It's fine.""Today that you are officially spending the night here, I should go bond with my granddaughters while you settle in and get some rest. Goodnight, dear," she said, patting her hair lightly before walking away.Andrea looked around the cozy-looking room, painted purple, with a queen-sized bed, a walk-in closet, and a smart TV. It looked quite simple, and much to her style, she smiled a
Andrea had her head relaxed on her aunt's thighs as they watched TV when the realization suddenly hit her: "May, why are you here so early in the morning?" She demanded, stroking her hair gingerly."Because I miss you very much and I only get to see you during the weekends." Andrea replied as she focused all her attention on the TV without making eye contact with her aunt."Good morning, Mom. Hi, sis." Jasmine greeted her as she descended the stairs. She thought for a second and said, "What are you doing here so early in the morning?" She eyed Andrea suspiciously.With an eye roll, Andrea straightened up from her aunt's embrace. "If you guys don't want me here, I will take my kids and leave. Since now, I get questioned about visiting my aunt and sister.""That's not what I meant. This is also your house; regardless of everything, we are still a family. It's just that this has never happened, and it came to us by surprise," Jasmine quickly countered."It's fine, Jasm."Andrea didn't ta
"Baby, are you okay? Is everything fine?" Sean asked worriedly; the look on her face made it evident that something was wrong somewhere."What did Jace say to you?" He cupped her cheeks, forcing her to look at him. Her eyes had turned teary as their gazes met. "Lachlan is dead," her voice sounded dry as she announced to Sean."Come here, my love." He wrapped her in his embrace and stroked her gently, occasionally planting kisses on her hair. The two remained in that position as they basked in the warmth of each other's embrace with silience.....Jace stepped out of the elevator, heading towards Sean's apartment, where he had kept some of his belongings. He had planned to fly back to New York first thing in the morning to get prepared for his exams, as Lachlan had already been buried and there was nothing left for him here.As he unlocked the door to the apartment, his gaze went to Elena's doorstep, which was contradictory to his. To come to think of it, they barely interacted since t
Sean leaned in and gently pressed his lips against his wife's. Her eyes fluttered closed, and a contented smile spread across her face as she savored the sweetness of their kiss.He pulled away shortly afterwards. "Good morning, hubby. Why haven't you gone to work?" Andrea said, narrowing her eyes suspiciously at him."Isn't it nice to wake up to see your husband's face first thing in the morning?" Sean replied with a question."It certainly is," Andrea responded enthusiastically. "In fact, I would like that every day, by the way," she added as she sat up on the bed with her back relaxed against the headboard.She titled her head and noticed a tray containing a sandwich, nicely cut apples, and a cup of tea beside her. "Wait, did you do all of this for me?" Andrea asked. Her eyes quickly softened, feeling touched by his thoughtfulness.Sean replied, "Yes. Do you like it?"Andrea's eyes lit up with joy. "Of course I do. Thank you so much, honey," she pecked him on the cheek.Sean stroke
Sean walked into the room and fastened the buttons on his shirt. "Baby, are you ready yet?" he asked, looking up to see his partner applying her lipstick in front of the mirror.The backless red velvet tulle dress with spaghetti straps looked stunning on her. It accentuated her slender waist and flawless curves."Whoa! You look effortlessly sexy in this dress," Sean complimented as he approached her quickly.Andrea rolled her eyes at him. "Are you sure? Or are you just saying this because you chose this dress for me?""Trust me, you look great in this dress. It makes me want to eat you up," Sean said genuinely.Andrea smiled sweetly. "I believe you now," she couldn't ignore the lustful look he had for her anytime he looked at her. It was as if he might devour her at any moment."I will put these on for you." Sean grabbed Andrea's block sandal shoes and guided her to the couch, where he carefully slipped them on and then placed a light kiss on her foot.Andrea chuckled softly as his ki
"So, how did you two meet?" Alicia asked, her eyes sparkling with interest.Andrea, who was casually sipping on her wine, coughed unexpectedly. How could she tell Alicia that she and Sean had met at a club and had a one-night stand, which was the evident result of the twins?Sean took Andrea's glass from her hand and set it back on the table while his other hand gently patted her back."Are you okay?" Alicia asked with a slight frown."Yes! Yes! I'm fine," Andrea replied with a smile, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.Sean knew the reason for Andrea's sudden coughing fit and also remembered their first sober encounter, which didn't sit well with him. He grabbed Andrea's hand under the table and gave it a tight squeeze.Who would have thought that the same woman he had once pictured as a thief and even went as far as dimming her from her job would end up being the woman he started a family with and, most importantly, the most valuable person in his life?"Are you here for an int
"So, how did you two meet?" Alicia asked, her eyes sparkling with interest.Andrea, who was casually sipping on her wine, coughed unexpectedly. How could she tell Alicia that she and Sean had met at a club and had a one-night stand, which was the evident result of the twins?Sean took Andrea's glass from her hand and set it back on the table while his other hand gently patted her back."Are you okay?" Alicia asked with a slight frown."Yes! Yes! I'm fine," Andrea replied with a smile, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.Sean knew the reason for Andrea's sudden coughing fit and also remembered their first sober encounter, which didn't sit well with him. He grabbed Andrea's hand under the table and gave it a tight squeeze.Who would have thought that the same woman he had once pictured as a thief and even went as far as dimming her from her job would end up being the woman he started a family with and, most importantly, the most valuable person in his life?"Are you here for an int
At the crescent wood residence, the garden was dashingly decorated for the sip and see party of Sean and Andrea's son, where friends and family gathered to welcome the baby. Andrea was dressed in matching blue outfits with her son, while the twins matched with Sean. The smiles on their faces were evident and blissful. Andrea climbed the stage with her son in her arms; he was the exact replica of herself, with black hair and green emerald eyes, just like hers.Sean was jealous at first, but thought it was fair since the twins looked exactly like him. Andrea stepped up to the microphone, her hands trembling slightly as she adjusted it to her height. The air was thick with anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves, and began to speak."Good day, everyone," she said, her voice steady but laced with emotion. "First and foremost, I'd like to thank each and every one of you present for standing by me, Sean, and the kids during our hard times. It means a lot to us that
The doctor transferred Andrea to the VIP ward as per Sean's instructions, where she lay motionless on the bed, her porcelain skin looking like alabaster and her chapped lips a faint reminder of her struggles. The soft hum of machines and the gentle beeps of monitors surrounded her, a stark contrast to the chaos that had erupted just days ago.Sean sat beside her, his eyes fixed on her face as he held her hand tightly. It had been two long days since she'd last opened her eyes, and the uncertainty was eating away at him. "It's a brand new day, baby," he whispered, his voice low and husky. "Won't you open your eyes for me?"As he spoke, his phone vibrated in his pocket, breaking the silence. He reluctantly released Andrea's hand and rose from the stool, his gaze lingering on her pale face, before he stepped out into the hospital corridor."Boss, I've arrived at the hospital," his assistant, Drew, said over the phone. "But I can't seem to find you—did I misremember your instructions?"Se
"Actually, I don't think that's a really good idea?" " Are you scared that I might make a move on you? Come on, I won't touch you without your consent Lena, I promise" That was the last thing Jacob would ever do after discovering that she was a victim of assault, although the culprit have been jailed. He had planned to tell her, but he knew it would make her uncomfortable and might make her feel unworthy of him, so he decided to keep it a secret." Really?" " Yeah" Jacob came forward and carried her in a bridal style to his bedroom upstairs, he placed her gently on the bed and squat down in front of her. " This room belongs to the both of us and what is mine is yours too." he then fetched out a small blue box from his pocket, revealing a heart shaped blue diamond ring. " Lena, don't panic. I'm not asking you to marry me just yet. I just want to make you feel rest assured so I got this promise ring for you" he took Elena's hand and slide the ring into her finger which looked good
As Sean and Andrea arrived at Jacob's residence, they found Elena busy cooking dinner in the kitchen. The aroma of roasting vegetables wafted through the air, mingling with the sound of sizzling meat on the stovetop.Elena turned to greet them, a warm smile on her face. "Hey, guys! Come on in."Andrea followed Elena into the kitchen, taking in the cozy atmosphere as she began to help with dinner preparations."Sean," Jacob said, his eyes locked on his friend, "do you think Carmen will defend her cousin in court?""I don't think so," Sean replied thoughtfully. "But Carmen, I know, is smart and calculative. I'm sure she wouldn't do anything stupid to spoil her career."As they continued their conversation, Sean glanced around the kitchen, his eyes lingering on Elena, before returning to Jacob. "So did you tell her how you feel?"Jacob nodded sheepishly. "Yeah, I did after the accident. And I even asked her to marry me."Sean's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What did she say?"Jacob's fa
As Megan sat in the garden, her legs crossed and a cigarette dangling from her mouth, she dialed a number on her phone. The receiver picked up immediately, and she demanded, "What did I tell you earlier? Didn't I tell you to always keep me updated on what's going on?"The man on the other end groaned in frustration. "What am I supposed to update you on, woman? Can't you just let me do my job in peace?"Megan's eyes narrowed as she took a long drag on her cigarette. "Watch how you speak to me," she said coldly. "I'm paying you, and I expect results."The man sighed. "Fine. You told me Elena usually leaves work by 6 p.m. It's already 6. She's out."Megan's eyes flickered with excitement. "Great," she said, her voice dripping with malice.As Elena walked out of her workplace, oblivious to the danger lurking nearby, Megan spoke into her phone again. "Go get her."The truck driver started his engine slowly, careful not to alarm Elena as he moved in closer. When the time was right, he stepp
The next morning, Elena woke up as early as possible and got dressed to leave for work. She had no idea where Jacob went inin the early hours of the day, as she didn't meet him in the room when she woke up.She fixed her hair in the mirror and grabbed her bag, then immediately unlocked the door to leave. Just as she did, Jacob walked in with a tray carrying sandwiches, tea, and sliced apples. "Have breakfast before you leave," he said, placing it on the center table and sitting down on the bed, gesturing for her to take a seat beside him.Elena looked at him in surprise and sat down without touching the food. "Should I feed you myself,myself, or did you get it?" he asked, arching his brows at her."I got it," she quickly replied before he could do something strange again. Jacob watched her finish every piece of her breakfast before finally seeming satisfied."Let me drive you to work," he said."I thought you had important things to do today, which is why you got up so early," Elena s
Elena's words got stuck in her throat like a lump; she swallowed hard and proceeded into the room. She looked around, unsure of what to do next, and her gaze fell on the couch beside the glass door leading to the balcony.She sat down, her palms on her thighs, and shortly after, she heard a knock on the door. The maid greeted her, and Elena stepped aside for her to come in; she dropped all sorts of products onto the bed before leaving.After making sure she was gone, Elena went through the stuff the maid had brought. They were a pair of pink lingerie pajamas, a camisole sleeveless top, and matching shorts made of thin fabric. There was also a bottle of body wash, shampoo, a brand-new toothbrush, mouthwash, toothpaste, and lastly, a pack of condoms.Elena's ear turned red, and she couldn't believe her eyes. What did Mrs. Jones think of her relationship with Jacob? That they might have reached that stage? She picked up the condom and wondered where to keep it; she didn't know how she wo
Andrea was later discharged, and by the time Sean found out, he arrived at the hospital only to be told that she had been discharged and her family had taken her away.Sean drove straight to the Jones residence with the twins. He hadn't been able to get home earlier when the nanny informed him through Ruby's iPad."Daddy, why did we come to see Grandpa and Granny? Aren't we going home to Mommy?" Ruby asked."Because Mommy is here with Grandpa and Granny," Sean explained as they walked into the house, where the maids bowed slightly in respect.Jacob came out of his room downstairs and walked up to Sean. "So where were you when my sister was in pain? You left her all by herself because your company is more important than her health? Don't forget you're the one who put her in this condition!"Mr. and Mrs. Jones came downstairs, having heard Jacob raising his voice, and already assumed Sean was there."Uncle, why are you shouting at Daddy?" Pearl chimed in."Daddy didn't do anything wrong
Elena's eyes snapped open as if someone had shaken her awake. She pushed him so harshly that his elbow collided with the door. Quickly, she got down and hurried into the building, disappearing from Jacob's sight before he could react.Jacob winced in pain as he rubbed his elbow, a look of annoyance crossing his face. "Geez! What's wrong with her?" He shook his head and drove off, still smiling foolishly.Elena rummaged through her bag for her keys, her fingers trembling as she unlocked the door and double-checked it was secure. She buried her face in her hair, overwhelmed by the events downstairs. Goodness gracious!As she threw her bag onto the couch, she touched her lips, her mind racing with questions. Why did Jacob kiss her? What was wrong with him?She grabbed her phone and began searching for answers online. But as she scrolled through the search results, her darkening eyes only added to her frustration.After a quick shower, Elena emerged from the bathroom to find a series of u