Adrian, my love. I have fully forgiven you for the things that happened in the past. I know this sounds like a goodbye and maybe it is but I want you to know that the last few months I got to spend with you and our children were the best gift I could have ever asked for. If I don't make it out of here alive and I don't get to tell you all these things in person, I want you to know what I was feeling. Please try to find love again. I know it won't be easy to move on from here but the day you do find someone special again, I want you to love her as you will lose her. I know it won't be the same love we used to share but I know it will be even greater because she will be the one who meant your broken heart. I want you to give love another chance after I am gone, because you deserve it.I love you so much, Ad.Your one and onlyAshley.Tears fell onto the paper as I re-read the last few words over and over again. She really did love me and I truly and wholeheartedly loved her with every si
The Billionaires Heirs Third-person POV Ashley's body felt numb. She didn't remember how but she did know she was in the hospital. The handle of the door turned and in walked Doctor Charlene. Her face was solemn and Ashley could already sense what she was about to say."I'm not going to have much longer, am I?" It wasn't a question; it was a statement, and she already knew the answer.Doctor Charlene shook her head. No."Adrian already knows, doesn’t he?" Again, Ashley wasn't asking and Doctor Charlene nodded once again."You can send him in then." Doctor Charlene simply nodded, giving her a half-smile. She understood that she had seen cancer eating Ashley from the inside.Ashley watched as the door opened again. It was Adrian who came rushing in but he closed his eyes as he wasn't ready for what he was about to see. His breathing was uneven, his heart barely beating, his hands shaking uncontrollably, and he could hear his heartbeat in his ear, drowning out all the noise until he he
He kissed her passionately. It was soft and gentle. It didn't last long but it didn't have to. The kiss held the words they had left unspoken. A knock on the door diverted their attention, pulling them back to the sad reality as her mother walked in carrying a tear-stained Bella and Ashton, who was holding his grandmother's hand."Mommy, are you sick?" Bella asked.Ashley looked at her children, not knowing what to tell them. How did she break the news to them? She knows she should tell them something so that when her time comes, they won't be devastated."Yes, Mommy is sick and has to stay in the hospital for a while longer," Adrian said, looking at his kids. He knew Ashley didn't want to burn them at such a young age, especially with death.They spent a few hours talking to their mother and when Adrian noticed how tired Ashley looked, he asked his mother-in-law to take the children home.A week later... It had been a week. Nothing had changed. Ashley still lay in the hospital bed. A
Tasmyn stood gaping at Ashley like a fish, completely shaken at her honesty and straightforward comments. Ashley could only guess that this woman has been insulted before but never to this extent. She would have felt a little bad if it weren't Tasmyn who was receiving the insult."Now, Ashley, we were once friends." Tasmyn tried to suck up, seeming to have finally found her voice again."No, Tasmyn. Let's be honest, we were never friends because friends don't go after their friends' husbands. If you dare to try to tell people that we were friends, I will deny it. And you can fucking bet when I die you will be the first one I will haunt and I will make sure that you wish you were dead, so yes, I am on my death bed and nothing would give me much pleasure to haunt you in my afterlife so get ready because this bitch isn't done with your skanky ass yet." If it were even possible, Tasmyn's jaw hung even more as Ashley said those words. She tried to compose herself by straightening her dress
The billionaires heirsThird-person POVThe phone call came late one night. The hospital number flashes on Adrian's screen. Adrian scrambled up as he looked at his phone. He picked it up immediately, worried about why they were calling him this late. Something must have happened. The nurse who called him was nervous and didn't talk as soon as Adrian picked up the phone. "Hello?" Adrian asked, getting irritated by the second. Why are they calling him if they don't talk? The nurse on the other side of the phone looked at another nurse, pleading with her eyes but none of them wanted to be the one to tell Adrian the news."Are you going to talk any time soon? If not, I'm hanging up," Adrian yelled, frustrated.The nurse swallowed hard and took a big breath. All of them are afraid of the famous Adrian Black. "Mr. Black, there has been a development in your wife's condition and Doctor Charlene asked if you could come in to see her." The nurse finally said."What development?" Adrian snapped.
The billionaires heirs Third-Person POV… Her eyes felt heavy as she stirred and tried to stretch and crack her back. The room was bright, making it even harder for her to open her eyes. She felt a little hand on her and heard a little scream in her ears as she recognized who it was. She forced herself to open her eyes to look at her little girl.“Mommy, mommy, Ashton, look, mommy." Bella’s sweet smile filled Ashley's vision. Her two front teeth were missing and her hair was braided neatly. Next to Bella, Ashton sat with his hair neatly backward, and just like Bella, he had two missing teeth and was dressed in his school uniform."Oh my God, thank you." Ashley's mother's hands flew to her mouth, seeing her daughter awake and she quickly pressed the nurse's bell at the side of the bed."We thought you would never wake up," her mother said through tears. "I will be right back; there is something I need to do." "Mommy, can you come home today?" Bella asked."Mommy, are you all better?"
"I am truly sorry but she went into a seizure and we did all we could," she said, looking heartbroken at Adrian.'Ashley passed away a few minutes ago," she said, saying those words he had been dreading to hear."No! No!" Adrian screamed, the pain ripping through his chest.Adrian opens his eyes, panting for breath, as he sits up.It was just a bad dream, he told himself. It all felt so real for him.He can't let it happen to her.He looked at the clock on his bedside and saw it was only five in the morning. After that dream, he knew he wouldn't go back to sleep.He jumped out of bed and got dressed as quickly as he could before brushing his teeth. He texted his mother-in-law since she was staying with them at the moment before he headed out to visit his wife. He needed to see her.The hospital was quiet by the time he got there but that was because it was still early. He wanted to see his wife and if anyone tries to stop him, he will make their lives hell.The entrance door slid open
The billionaires heirs Third-person POV… Adrian received a call from the company saying he must come in immediately. He asked Harry to take care of it but since it was a legal dispute, he was needed along with his lawyers. He couldn't read the document in front of him. His mind keeps drifting back to Ashley and what she asked this morning. He knew he had to try. He must give her some peace before her time runs out. He wanted to dial the hospital and ask for permission but he was afraid of what they would tell him if they answered the phone. He needs to talk to them face-to-face that is the only way. He tried to busy himself with his work but he couldn't. He was thinking about his children. They told them that their mother got cancer the day he went to the hospital in the morning hours. Ashley wanted them to know since they kept asking when she was going home. Both the kids took the news hard. He could tell they miss their mother even though they see her every day but he guesses it
On our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As