February 1, 2023. Chapter 1 - 2.
Earlier at the Francos' home, the two families involved were yelling, trying to figure out how to resolve the matter. It was because Milan and Wendell's brother were set to be married in less than two months. Everything had already been paid for, and Wendell's father, a former politician, felt it
"Absolutely! Lucas would love to have you," Evan said. "I can reserve the Diamond Hotel penthouse for you should the tenant terminate his contract. No guarantees the lessee will leave, though." "That's fine, Evan. I would love the penthouse should it become available," Wendell weakly replied. "We
"Good noon!" Shantelle greeted with a smile. "I heard you went out at dawn?" Wendell walked into the dining area, all freshly bathed, passed noon. He greeted Evan's family, "Good morning." Shantelle and Evan were present, along with Lucas. The twins were asleep in the nursery with their caregivers
Milan: [Excuse me, I don't screw! I'll take the most of what he can show me now.] Wendell: [It's good that you don't screw strangers. You should only share that with your special someone. One of these days, I promise I'll show you how to box.] Milan: [You know what? Now that I think about it, it's
"We have a problem," Shantelle said to Evan. "The twin's evening shift caregiver got sick, and you know we can't let any infection get in the house. Remember that Mrs. Shaw and Tessie took their days off?" Pouting her lips, Shantelle revealed, "They won't be back until tomorrow morning. The morning
"On the second fridge downstairs, thaw two bottles. Just hold the frozen milk under lukewarm running water," The man instructed. It took a while, but Wendell ultimately returned with the ordered milk. Just then, Marcus was also asking for milk, crying and making that sucking motion. "I'm in trou
"Thanks for doing this, Evan," Wendell said before he and Evan walked into the building office of the G&F Manpower International Service. That day was Wendell's official appointment. Evan came with him because his older brother, Rowan, was increasing skepticism about his ability to take the presid
Wendell had already discovered much about Milan, including how she loved Shiba toys. He learned that she spent five years of her life co-founding a non-government organization that supported children with disability. Wendell became familiar with her facial expressions when she was mad or tired, but
"Fuck. Lucas is back?" Lewis indignantly turned to Lily and asked, "Do you know about this?" "Is Lucas really back, Lily?" Lily's mother also asked in shock. All her brothers, except for Liam, asked the same thing. Lily helplessly looked at Liam, and seeing her brother wasn't going to spill eithe
"The aortic stent graft collapse," Doctor Steven reported to the Wright family. "That caused him to faint. So, earlier, we inserted another stent, and he is under observation." "I feel that there is a but coming," Lily's oldest brother, Liam, predicted. Behind him, all of Lily's brothers were givin
"Mommy, are you okay? You have been staring into spaces lately," Aiden asked. Lily was helping her son with his homework. While Aiden wrote his answers in the book, Lily was in a daze. "Sorry, Buddy. Was thinking of something," Lily said. "Are you done?" "Almost. I'm so glad your mission got canc
Liam had introduced Jake to Lily as one of their new contractors. Often, Jake traveled to other cities to make proposals, hoping to get another project for the company. That was why he was in Lockwood. "Lily, my job here will be extended for another week," Jake revealed. "But I'll see you after th
"You know what, Lucas? You are insane!" Lily yelled, pulling her arm away from him. She did it so forcefully that the necklace around Lucas' neck bounced to reveal that golden tag with her name carved on it. Instantly, Lily stilled. Her heart skipped a beat while her eyes were glued to the pendant
"He is an important person who needs protection. It will be your primary responsibility to oversee his security," the major loudly said to Lily while they were on a military helicopter, flying ten thousand feet above the ground. This was one of those odd assignments. When Lily arrived at the mil
"Somebody has guilt written all over their face," Lily softly commented, seeing her oldest brother, Liam Wright, in the dining area of their home early that morning. If anyone knew about the arrival of one Lucas Thompson, her brother would be it. After all, Liam previously managed the joint business
“Lily? My favorite daughter in the world is back!” Lily’s mother, Scarlett, exclaimed. Lily could not help but roll her eyes at her mother’s remark. She responded, “Mom, you can’t have a favorite daughter. I am your only daughter!” Scarlett laughed. Lily’s father, Kaleb, who was sipping tea in th
Of course, what did she expect? He left her without saying anything. So now, he was practically denying their past relationship by pretending not to know her! The truth was, it stung a little. When he disappeared, Lily cried an ocean for him, yet this was how he treated her now? Then again, Lily s