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After the cake-cutting ceremony, the family gathered around a table and were enjoying their meal together. Anne leaned in closer to Nicholas, her voice tense. "Why is Coco here?" she asked quietly. "I’m not supposed to be near her."Nicholas looked at her with calmness. "Who told you that?" he replied. "The court order says you can’t have a relationship with her but it doesn’t say anything about being near her. You can have a meal like everyone else."Anne’s worry deepened. "Nicholas, this isn’t right. What will Sabrina think?""Sabrina be damned," Nicholas said firmly. "I don’t care what she thinks. We’re not breaking any laws. You can’t keep avoiding Coco forever."He did not like how his wife was so intimidated by Sabrina, the evil wench! He should not be calling her name for the fact that they were friends in past but for what she did to his family, she would never be forgiven. Anne whispered as her voice turned shaky, "Nicholas, I can’t come in front of Coco. It’s unacceptable to
Coco was beaming with happiness when she saw her mommy sitting next to her dad at the same table. Even though she couldn’t speak to her directly but the feel of just seeing her after so many months filled Coco with joy. The excitement in her eyes was clear as she chattered non-stop about everything new that had happened in her life over the past few months. It was as if she was telling everyone at the table but deep down she knew she was sharing these stories for her mother.She knew that her mother would have cried so much for her in her absence but she was letting her mother knew that she did not live a hard life. She did not want her mother to worry about her and wanted to ease her out. “Aunt Emery, can I come over next week to play with my baby cousin?” Coco asked, her eyes bright with anticipation at the thought of spending more time with her family. It was not that she hated Taylor family. They were good people. Her aunt Beatrice was nice and always found ways to make her feel g
On the other hand, Sabrina was struggling to understand the things unfolding at the other dinner table, but nothing seemed to make sense to her. As dinner concluded, Nikolai approached her and requested that she join him in his study to discuss an important matter. She walked behind him knowing very well what that important matter was. Meanwhile, Anne was feeling the heavy weight of the evening. She felt the urgue to be alone for sometime and after letting Nicolas know about her thoughts, she slipped out alone to take a few deep breaths. She wandered toward the kitchen garden that Nicholas had created for her. The garden was her sanctuary, a place that felt separate from the otherwise of the mansion. The new vegetables and flowers caught her attention and their freshness were adding to the garden’s charm. Her kitchen looked pristine, clean, and inviting. It also had a very cozy sitting arrangement and appeared no less than a small living room. As she moved deeper into the garden, she
Inside the study, the tension was suffocating as Nikolai handed a file to Sabrina. Her suspicions were confirmed the moment she opened it. They were the inheritance papers. He had modified his will yet again after the custody battle.As her eyes scanned the document, Sabrina couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh. "Is this a joke?" she asked, disbelief colouring her voice. How dare he do this to her and her daughter? "I don't understand what you mean," Nikolai replied calmly. "This is Charlotte's right," Sabrina snapped, her voice rising with each word. "You can't just slap ridiculous conditions on what belongs to her. She's Nathaniel's daughter!"Nikolai's expression hardened as he leaned back in his chair. "And so what if she's his daughter? My son chose to be my enemy long before I disowned him. He left this family, and none of you ever cared to see things from my side. You all only ever saw Nate's point of view. Nobody bothered to consider mine."He paused and continued, "I
For the next couple of days, life was pleasantly boring for Anne and Nicholas. They found themselves growing closer with each passing day. Ellora and Nikolai had returned to California, and Leon was becoming busy with school, leaving more time for just the two of them.One morning, as was his habit, Nicholas was at her place but she was nowhere to be seen. However, when he went to check on Anne, he found her still asleep. Instead of waking her, he couldn't resist the temptation to join her. He slipped into bed beside her, wrapping his arms around her in a warm embrace. Despite having slept well himself, being close to her made him crave a nap. The softness of her scent was so comforting and babyish that it pulled him in even more urge to get closer and closer to the woman he loved.Anne hummed as she felt him beside her, her body instinctively turning towards his without even opening her eyes. She wrapped her arms around him and held him tightly as if she had been waiting for him.“Wh
“You look great,” Anne said with a warm smile. “And welcome to my café!”Bella returned the smile. “I have been meaning to visit, but I just couldn’t find the time. I had to see what your daughter’s always raving about. She says you make the best desserts in the world.”Anne laughed. “My baby’s not wrong!” She added, “Let me get you a table.” Anne was thrilled to see Bella here and quickly suggested the best desserts on the menu after knowing Bella had a sweet tooth.A few minutes later, Bella exclaimed, “Oh my God! These blueberry tarts are to die for!”Anne grinned. “I’ll pack some desserts for you to take home. And don’t forget to share with my baby.”Bella was too busy devouring the plate of desserts to respond at first and when the words settled in her head, her face glowed with happiness. Noticing the change in Bella’s demeanour, Anne asked gently, “How are you?”Bella looked up, her expression softer. “I took your advice and hashed things out with my husband. I talked, and he ju
While at school, Leon waited anxiously for his mother, who was supposed to pick him up. Coco had stayed with him for an hour trying to keep him company before leaving due to Sabrina’s relentless calls. Leon had reassured Coco, saying, “You go. Mommy will come soon.”But as the hours ticked by, his calmness started to disappear.. What was supposed to be a short wait turned into an a long one. One hour stretched into two, then three, and finally four. His mother still hadn’t arrived. Leon's calls went unanswered and the worry in his chest grew heavier with each passing minute.In the end, he dialed his father’s number, hoping to find an answer. But the call went straight to voicemail. Panic set inside him and he quickly reached out to his father's assistant who was listed as the emergency contact in case of such situations. He should have called sooner but he just waited for his mother who still had not come back. “Uncle, where is my daddy?” Leon’s voice filled with concern.“Mr. Leon
A few moments later, the psychologist emerged from Anne’s room. He scanned the faces in the hallway before asking, “Who is the patient’s family?”Everyone instinctively stepped forward. Nicholas who was holding Leon close, said, “I’m her husband. Nicholas Hart.”The psychologist nodded, signaling for Nicholas to step aside for a private conversation.“Mr. Hart,” the psychologist began, “Your wife’s condition is more concerning than it may appear. Although she insists that she’s not stressed, it's clear she’s unaware of the extent of her stress. She’s not only dealing with overwhelming stress but also trauma. It seems that she is been trying to avoid by keeping herself constantly busy.”Nicholas felt a cold wave of dread wash over him as he listened. “What do you mean by trauma?”The psychologist continued, “It seems that she has been using various activities as a way to distract herself from her deeper issues. She is trying to avoid addressing the root of her problems because she belie