“Thank you,” Nathaniel told her. He was grateful to her for listening to him and understanding him. She said many things that he had not expected from her. She called him her best friend which was the best title to give to the relationship they shared. In the world's eyes, they were a couple but the reality was far from this. However, she told him that she considered him a best friend and he couldn't refute it either. Roseanne told him, “Nathan, I trust you.”Many times, he put his life in danger for her and her son. If she didn't trust this man, who would she trust? Although he shared the same blood as Nicholas, they were not the same people. Nathaniel told her with an emotional smile, “You have no idea what these words mean to me.”He was scared that he would lose the family that he had made painstakingly. However, she understood him. He would never ask for more. It was more than enough for him. Roseanne began speaking, “Like you, I was also a part of the Hart family. I cannot ju
“Did you try to stop her?” Roseanne asked him. Nathaniel nodded his head, “I told her that It was okay if she aborted the child and just stayed with me. I was so desperate for her that I didn't mind staying with her without any strings. She agreed in the end.”He still recalled the day when he begged her to be with him. He agreed to every stupid or selfish wish that she had. He just wanted her, nothing else. He even agreed to abortion if it meant that she would stay with him always. Yes, he loved the child way before it even came to this world but he loved the child's mother more than anything in the world. If he could take a bullet for her, he could do anything for her. Nathaniel said, “Her decision of abortion broke me but I was relieved that at least I have her.”He cried the night she agreed to be with him if she aborted the child. Hugging the ultrasound scan, he cried his heart out. But he never had the guts to tell her what he wanted. He just wanted a small family with her a
Ellora was at home when she called Nicholas, “When are you coming back?”Things have not been cleared between them but he was still respectful to his mother. She would call him occasionally to check up on him. She was scared that her son was alone there to deal with everything that had fallen on him. She was angry at Roseanne for putting her sons through hell once again. She knew that it was not Roseanne’s fault but she needed someone to blame and that woman proved to be good at being blamed. Nathaniel and Roseanne were happy in their lives but Nicholas was suffering seeing them together with their family. The man was living a miserable life for five years blaming himself constantly for the death of his wife and now the same wife was alive and happily living with his brother. How would he be able to accept such a big betrayal? If the man was someone else, it might be a little less hurtful for Nicholas but the man in question was his brother. How could Nicholas fight against it? Nic
“Did you forget manners? Heard you are living in slums now. Did those beggars teach you this language?” Nikolai asked his daughter in a taunting manner. When she was in this palace-like mansion she used to be treated like a princess. She was richer than any princess of a royal family yet she chose to leave the luxury of her palace for a man belonging to the slums. She forgot all the etiquette that she learned here and looked at the way she was talking to her father. It was so unlike a child of the Hart family. He could not help but curse the man who made her like this. He asked in disgust, “Did you forget to respect your father?”Emery retorted, “I would have respected my father if he deserved it!”“Enough!” His voice boomed in the room. Emery's eyes were red with anger as she said, “No, I should be saying that it's enough. How much are you going to make my life difficult?”She wanted to yell at him and shake him. Why was he doing this to her own daughter? She never hurt him but he
“You look beautiful,” Nikolai commented as he saw Sabrina standing next to him. He was hosting a party at his house today and all the guests were swarmed around him. Coincidentally, Nicholas was supposed to be arriving home today. Of course, he was not aware of the grand plans of his father for the night. He was not aware that Sabrina was among the many people at his house at the moment. “Did you meet my wife?” Nikolai asked. Everyone was noticing how Nikolai was giving special treatment to Sabrina. This man would never do this. It was surprising for everyone to see him treating someone this special. They exchanged glances as if understanding his attention. Many people were whispering about how Nikolai wanted Sabrina to marry his son. The Taylor family who was present among the other guests could understand what was happening in everyone's head. They showed no reaction to any gossip or rumours. Sabrina replied to his question, “I haven't seen her yet.”.Nikolai told her, “You shou
An hour ago, Nicholas arrived at the party, accompanied by Roseanne and her children. They were still in the car as he said, “You can stop firing bullets with your eyes.”If eyes could kill, he would be ashes by now. As fun as her fierce side was to him, currently, he hoped that she would stop seeing him as an enemy and consider him an ally. However, he knew that it was not going to happen anytime soon. “I will never forgive you, ”Roseanne looked at him and said. “You kidnapped me and brought me here. Of all places on this planet, you brought me here! Why?”She was so angry at this moment. She knew where he hid his gun. All she wanted to do was to move and pull his gun and shoot him between his eyes. She swore that she was always a non-violent and peace-loving woman but she wouldn't flinch an eye if it was to kill this annoying man. Oh, god, she hated him more than anything in this world. Yes, she would leave her principles just to see him suffering. Nicholas inhaled a good amount
“You think you can fool my father?” He asked her, “He will kill you and the children if I just bought them there. You have to pretend that we were together. It was after my wife died.”What he was telling her was that she had to pretend that she had a relationship with him after his wife died. She and Nicholas lost touch after their one nightstand and when she discovered that she was pregnant, he was nowhere to be found. Then, she met a man and married him. He gave names to the children even though he knew they were not his children. The aim of this pretension was to convince his father that Roseanne was the mother of his children so they could get the protection of the Hart family. If his father found out that they were Nathaniel's children, things would get more messy. Moreover, it was the best way to prevent Anne's identity too. His father must not know that she was Anne Rose and she had children with Nathaniel. He said, “If you tell him that Coco and Leon are my children and he
Currently, Roseanne and Nicholas are alone together and the Hart family is dealing with the mess that they have created, especially Nikolai. Nikolai had to deal with the Taylor family whom he had badly offended by hurting Sabrina. Mr Taylor would have been fine if Nikolai had not given his daughter hope. Nicholas asked, “I want to ask you a question.”“What?” Roseanne inquired. Nikolas asked, “Where do you want to stay? Here or our old—”Roseanne quickly answered, “Not there. I will not go to that hell back.”Of course, he had anticipated her answer but hearing it from her mouth hurt him. She called the place where they spent the three years of their beautiful life a hell. To him, that place was the heaven of beautiful memories. Nicholas nodded his head slowly, “Alright.” “Can we not move to another place?” Roseanne asked him. She was not a fan of both the places that he offered. She would like it if they went to a new place where she didn't have to deal with familiar faces. Nich
His voice dropped lower as he confessed, “Oh, Sia baby, I have dreamed of this every single day.” Leaning in, his lips found her neck, planting a trail of kisses that sent shivers cascading down her spine. Each kiss was deliberate, slow, and tantalizing as his lips explored the soft curves and bumps of her skin. He sucked and nipped gently, leaving her breathless and causing her to arch her back in excitement. His tongue darted out, tasting the warmth of her skin. The sensation was electric, making her clutch the bedsheet to steady herself. She was completely at his mercy, her body responding in ways she didn’t fully understand. Every touch was igniting a fire within her. He moved lower while his lips brushing the space between her breasts. Her hands instinctively found their way to his thick hair, tangling themselves in the silky strands as his touch consumed her entirely. He moved further down kissing his way down to her navel but stopped just right above her pussy area. H
When they reached their room after dinner, his gaze fell on her. She was sitting on the stool in front of the mirror while trying to remove her earrings, but she was struggling. He walked closer to her and whispered, “May I?” She silently gave him permission. He gently swept her hair to one side and carefully removed her earrings. As he worked, his hands lingered on her shoulders and their eyes met in the mirror. A soft blush painted her cheeks. Her eyes, though tired, but sparkled with life. He softly made her stand while turning her to face him. Dipping his head, he kissed her lips tenderly. After a moment, he murmured, “In five years, I see myself kissing your soft lips every day.” He whispered against her lips, “You are so beautiful, Sia baby.” Then, he claimed her lips in another kiss which deeper and more consuming. As he kissed her, her entire body trembled with need for him. She wasn’t embarrassed by the way her body craved his touch, how every fiber of her being begged
The lovebirds were truly basking in each other’s company. Leon had planned a perfect evening, starting with a romantic sunset walk along the beach as their feet were sinking into the soft sand as the waves kissed the shore. Later, they moved to a cozy candlelit dinner he had arranged just for her. The gentle glow of the candles was reflecting in her eyes as he sat in front of her. “Leon,” Sia’s soft voice broke the serenity as she called his name. “Yes?” he responded, his gaze meeting hers with warmth. “Let’s play a game,” she suggested, her lips curving into a playful smile. “Okay, which game are we playing?” Leon asked, tilting his head with interest. “Let’s play twenty questions,” Sia proposed. Leon chuckled. “Quite cliché, but fine,” he agreed. Since the moment felt too magical to let slip into silence, the game seemed like a fun way to keep the mood alive. She pouted in mock offense but pressed on, “Are you a sunrise or sunset person?” “Definitely a sunrise person
“Sia?”“Hmm,” he murmured in reply, feeling his finger trailing along her shoulder. The rays of the sun bathed her body as they lay near the sea. They were on one of the private beaches in the Philippines, one of the most breathtaking places she had ever seen. For the past three days, they had been travelling. The first two days were filled with adventure, but today was a much-needed lazy day for both of them.“I think you need sunscreen,” Leon said, his voice low and teasing. “Hmm,” she replied, her eyes still closed. She felt him scooping sunscreen into his hands, the cool sensation was contrasting with the heat of his palms as he began smoothing it over her body. His touch lingered as he worked the lotion into her neck while gliding down her back, tracing every curve and dip with deliberate care. Then his hands moved lower, over her hips and along her legs. Just as she thought he was done, his hands reversed course and they have begun gliding upward with an unhurried sensuality. S
After a few days of silence, Charlotte was nowhere to be seen. Leon had been patient, giving her the space he thought she needed to handle whatever was going on in her life. But as weeks turned into a month with no sign of her, he had had enough. He grabbed his phone and called her. She picked up just as it was about to go to voicemail. Her tired face appeared on the screen. “What’s up, little brother?” she asked, her tone lacking its usual energy. “Charlotte Hart, where the hell are you?” Leon snapped. “Somewhere on Earth. Why? What happened?” she replied nonchalantly, though her eyes betrayed exhaustion. Leon’s frown deepened. “Do you know how frustrating you are? You told everyone you were painting, but this doesn’t look like your apartment, and you look like crap.” He paused, taking a closer look. Her hair was longer, browner, and wavy which was completely different from her usual style. His brows furrowed as something else caught his attention. “Wait a minute… are you
Sia smiled widely at Abella and gave her an encouraging pat on the back. “I like it, girl,” she said with genuine warmth. Abella lowered her head, her voice tinged with embarrassment. “I’m sorry. I just… I made the plan, but they ditched me because Cade was interested in me. And, well, Leslie has a crush on him too. You know… the usual college drama.” Sia tilted her head sympathetically but kept her tone light. “I’m glad you ended up spending the evening with me instead. Those people made you cry, and they don’t deserve your energy. You should let them know you don’t care about what they think. You have got people who care about you, and tonight, we are going to have a lot of fun! You are in college, and there is no curfew.” Abella muttered with a small pout, “I still can’t drink until I’m 21.” Sia laughed. “I will show you how to have fun without needing a drop of alcohol. Trust me, tonight is going to be unforgettable.” And it was. The two spent the evening laughing, tal
Sia had just wrapped up her work at the office when her phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, she raised a brow in surprise. Softening her tone, she answered, “Hello?” “Hi, Sia,” came Abella’s slightly nervous voice. “Are you busy?” Sia glanced at the clock, noting the upcoming meetings on her schedule. But she brushed them aside and replied warmly, “Not at all. Just finished my work.” “Cool!” Abella sounded a little more at ease. After a brief pause, she asked hesitantly, “Would you like to go shopping with me?” Sia blinked, momentarily caught off guard. Abella was usually reserved and rarely expressed her wishes so openly. The invitation felt like a rare and meaningful step. “Of course,” Sia said, her voice full of encouragement. “When do you want to go?” “Now?” Abella suggested tentatively. “Perfect,” Sia agreed. “Where are you? I will come pick you up.” “I’m at my dorm. Can you come here?” “Absolutely,” Sia assured her. With that, they ended the call. Sia turned to
After spending the entire night with Sia, Leon decided it was time to visit his parents, whom he hadn’t seen in two weeks. When he arrived, the house was lively as usual. Along with Nicholas and Anne, Rhys, Callum, Abella, and his grandparents, Ellora and Nikolai, were all gathered around the table. It was a joyous occasion for the family to be under the same roof. “Dad, can you take over for a month?” Leon asked, leaning against the doorframe. Well, if he had to be gone for over a month, he needed capable hands to look after his work. Who did he trust more than Nicholas Hart himself? Nicholas raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. “Do I look stupid to you?” Why on earth would he want to return to that cold office building? He recalled the time when the kids were young and he would find all the opportunity to not go to work. He had waited a lot for his retirement. There was no way, he was going back to work! “It’s just a month,” Leon persisted, his tone almost pleading. Nich
“Leon?” Sia’s voice trembled with surprise and excitement as she spotted him standing at the door of her study. Without hesitation, she ran to him while wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. “You heartless man! You went on a business trip for a whole week! Did you even miss me?” “I’m sorry, Sia baby. I’m a bad man,” he murmured, pulling her closer and kissing her cheek. “I’m sorry. Next time, I’ will take you with me.” She pouted, muttering, “What would I even do there?” He smiled, his voice soft and affectionate. “Stay with me all day. Who cares what place or task it is, as long as we are together.” Her lips curled into a contented smile and she nodded, looking every bit like a satisfied child who had just been given her favorite treat. “I love you, Leon,” she whispered. The words were rare and reserved for moments that carried her true and raw emotions. He pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. “I love you more, Sia baby.” Without another word, Leon scooped her i