PS: This is the last part of Christina's backstory She slipped on her black flats and left the house with the baby. The drive to Westwell Estate went smoothly, and after arranging for a driver, she couldn't help but gaze in awe at the grand mansion before her. Christina had only been to this place once, during the early stages of their relationship, and the other times they met in a restaurant or hotel whenever they wanted to be intimate.A smile appeared on her lips, realizing she would now be the new young madam of this house and treated like a queen. Imagining the maids being at her beck and call made her grin sweetly as she proceeded into the house.The sight Christina expected was different from what she saw immediately she stepped into the living room. Her smile slowly faded, replaced by a frown, as she pressed her lips together in a thin line."Lachlan, what's going on here?" she snapped furiously.Lachlan, seated on the couch, cradling an infant next to a lady with chocolate
The elevator made a ding sound, signaling that Sean had reached the ground floor. He promptly stepped out, and his phone began to ring. He retrieved it from his pocket and answered, "Yes, are you down?"Drew's voice was heavy on the other end: "I'm sorry, boss, but I lost Ms. Graham. I...I can't find her anywhere."Sean's brows furrowed as he spoke in a stern tone, "What do you mean you lost her? I gave you simple instructions, Drew, and here you are; you couldn't handle her.""Boss, we were on our way to your place until Ms. Graham told me she was thirsty and I should get her water, but by the time I returned, she was gone with no traces," Drew explained, trying to catch his breath."You better go look for her if you know what's best for you," Sean said coldly before hanging up.As Sean rushed to his car, he tried Andrea's number, but it was unreachable. He then called Jace. "Come on, pick up," he chanted, watching his phone ring."Hey, is Andrea there with you?" Sean asked, and imme
Mrs. Jones finally turned away from her son and fixed her gaze on Andrea, standing quietly beside Jacob. She gave her a warm smile. "It's nice to finally meet you, dear. Jacob has told me so much about you," she said as she pulled Andrea into an embrace.Andrea was taken aback that Mrs. Jones had failed to recognize her, which was a good thing for her, as she had told Mrs. Jones that she was purchasing the bag for her mother-in-law. She didn't dare imagine how Jacob, who was completely clueless, would react to it.Although she didn't intend to keep it a secret forever, she didn't want him to find out this way.Mrs. Jones finally released Andrea from the hug, and Andrea gave her a polite smile before taking a seat next to Jacob. "I'm so happy to meet you, Mrs. Jones. I'd like to apologise. I thought I would be able to meet you much earlier, but unfortunately, I couldn't," she said.Mrs. Jones laughed heartily upon hearing this. "You are such a darling. You don't have to apologize. I to
An arm slowly wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer into a warm, hard surface. Andrea scrunched up her face and slowly opened her eyes, discovering the supposed surface was Sean's chest.She tried to struggle her way out of his embrace, but he only tightened his grip around her waist firmly. "Sean, let go!" Andrea snapped in a hoarse voice."Just stay still." His low, husky voice sounded close to her ear. She had the impulse; she could hear the sounds of his heartbeat as their chests rose and fell in synchrony, making her whole body relax at once.He flicked his tongue on the rim of her earlobe before accommodating it into his warm mouth, sucking on it gingerly, resulting in her release of a soft moan.Andrea felt betrayed by her own body and how she would succumb every time to his slightest touch, despite being angry at him for hiding such a massive secret from her. At this moment, she had the itch to tear up her tongue as she glanced down at her already hardened nipples.She
"Cheers to peace of mind," Elena declared, raising her glass of orange juice and clinking it against Andrea's."Cheers!" Andrea replied with a bright, giddy smile. "Finally, she's gone. I thought this day would never come, Lena."Elena chuckled. "I know, right? She clearly hates your presence and guts. I still can't believe you said all that stuff in front of Sean's mother just so you could get rid of her. If only she knew her son also wanted her out of the house. Too bad she's oblivious."Andrea laughed as well."You don't have to feel sad about her behavior towards you. You did nothing wrong; remember, it's her loss, not yours."Her phone on the table in front of her began to ring. Glancing at the caller's ID, a smile appeared on Andrea's face. She got up and walked a bit away from Lena before picking up."Hey, how are you doing?" Andrea initiated the conversation before Sean could speak up."Just got out from a meeting. I called to check up on you and the twins and, of course, to m
As Andrea turned around, she noticed Philip approaching her with a different demeanor than their previous encounter. He looked neat and decently dressed, unlike the disheveled appearance he had before."Just now, I was thinking about you and wishing you were here. I almost didn't believe it was you at first," Philip said with a soft smile.Andrea's expression turned stoic as she looked up at him. "You know it's not proper to think about someone else's wife. I'm not sure Sean will appreciate your presence. Why are you here?"Philip's smile faded as he noticed the diamond ring on Andrea's slender finger. "Oh, I see. By the way, congratulations. The main reason I approached you was to apologize for everything I did to you in the past and for acting like the jerk that I am. I know I screwed up big time, and there's nothing I can do to fix all that is broken.""Please forgive me, Andrea, this time for good. The guilt is gradually eating me up; with your forgiveness, the only way I can fina
After Andrea tendered to Pearl, she went into the kitchen to make breakfast with Elena's assistance. Andrea chuckled softly as she rinsed the vegetables in the basin. "You know it's been like ages since I last prepared a meal with you."She turned around and grabbed the knife on the kitchen counter, accidentally causing it to slip from her hand and land in between Elena's toes. Andrea gasped out loud, stunned to realize that Elena didn't notice anything that had happened. She gently picked up the knife and tapped Elena by the shoulder.Elena, who jolted out of her thoughts, stared at Andrea curiously with a smile. "What? Why are you looking like you saw a ghost?""Lena!" Andrea called out to her softly before pulling her into a tight hug."Hey! Why are you crying? Elena pulled away from the hug and wiped her tears. "Lena, what were you thinking about that you didn't know a knife landed in between your toes?" Andrea sniffed back her mucus."A knife? I was just thinking about resigning
Andrea rummaged through her stuff and brought out a pack of Marlboros from the bottom of her suitcase. She walked over to the nightstand and pulled open the drawer, bringing out a lighter.She lit up a cigarette, sat down on the couch, and sighed deeply as she took a puff and let out the smoke.Mom Tessa's words kept lingering in her mind, like a song stuck in her head. She still couldn't believe that Jacob, who has been a good friend to her, shares a blood relationship with her, and Mrs. Jones, the lady she adores and once wished was her mother-in-law, was actually her birth mother.Andrea let out a bitter laugh at her pathetic situation as she took another puff of her cigarette, her eyes filled with hurt and loneliness as she gazed out at the balcony.The sounds of someone trying to get through the door startled Andrea immediately. After a moment, an impatient knock was heard at the door, and Andrea quickly put out her cigarette and sprayed several bottles of deodorant from the dres
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