Which way is that? Do you think Ezrah deserves to have Michelle back? Your comments can affect the next chapter. I will be reading them.
Ezrah could not miss this chance, speaking hopefully. “I will do anything, just mention it.” Michelle forced a smile, knowing he misunderstood, and began to explain it slowly to him. “Ezrah, Zora died the moment her unborn child died.” Ezrah smiled bitterly, half guessing what she was up to. Yet, he listened intently to her demand. “Our unborn child died untimely. If not for Piper, I would have been a mother. If you can bring my dead child back, then you can have me, Michelle. Until then, unlock this door if you won’t take me home.” Ezrah had thought about that part, but he knew his suggestion would upset her at this moment. No longer wanting to keep her for so long from her home, fire returned to the ignition, and he stepped on the accelerator. Michelle sighed with relief that her trick worked, and he was driving in the direction of her home. She felt that the understanding of how impossible it was for them to get back together finally sank in, but how wrong she was. Ezrah ar
“Zora, I thought you were sleeping. What are you doing here?'Did you come from outside?” Her mother questioned with worry. Then she noticed her reddened eyes. “Have you been crying? What happened?” He led Michelle to the sofa, not happy about her condition. Michelle had not shown any sign of weakness ever since her return, so this was strange to her mother. “It’s nothing, Mom. I’m fine. Please have a good night.” She was about to stand, but her mother pressed her hand on her thigh, forcing her to remain in her position.“I know you, Zora. What is the problem? Is it Ezrah? I hope you are not going to leave again.”After reuniting after almost three years, she could not bear to be away from her daughter again.“My life is in Los Angeles, but even there, Rush would trouble me. I would find somewhere else,” Michelle revealed. Her mother was unamused. “Michelle, the Ezrah you told us about seemed different from the one we saw after you left, especially when he came to claim your fake c
Coco was confused. It was understandable that she had just met Lake, but he seemed strange.“If that’s not what you wanted, then why did you ask me to spend the night?”Lake wasn't surprised by her misunderstanding and quickly explained his request to her.“That’s because I want to get to know you, but let me wear the mask for you.”Coco felt more at ease knowing they wouldn't go all the way, allowing him to wear the eye mask for her.Expecting to be led to the room, she felt light in Lake’s strong arms as he carried her bridal style.This wasn't the first time he had carried her like that, but it felt different because she wasn't afraid like the first time.He gently allowed her legs to touch the floor before removing the eye mask.“It’s dark,” Coco pointed out. Lake smiled and asked her,“True. But first, tell me what you expect to see.”Coco chuckled, staring at him through the darkness as she began to think about her expectations of him at a time like this.“Well, I expect to see
Lake was not offended by her questions stabbing her insecurities and asked, “Can I kiss you?”Coco was dumbfounded. He did not ask her the first time but was asking the second time. Not receiving an answer, Lake took her lips deliciously, causing all her hibernated cells to wake up once more. Pulling away with Coco staring dreamily at him, he asked her,“Do you think I’m playing you or something? If it’s too hard for you to accept that I loved you from the moment I set eyes on you, then let’s get married.” Rendered speechless, Coco’s eyes blurred with joyful tears. It was not what she thought it was. Lake was the real deal but she had her fears. What if he later used her past against her? Recalling how she allowed River to use her before, she felt inferior. “You know about my past toxic relationship.” Lake smiled bitterly. It ached his heart when he remembered that day in the restroom stall.“That only happened because I didn’t meet you early enough. Rose, I know that you don’t
“I’ve had two abortions, and my womb is damaged. I can understand if you want your ring back.”Coco’s gaze lowered after she finished speaking those words, unable to hold Lake’s gaze. The man was indeed stunned and asked,“Were the two abortions all for the scumbag?”Coco lifted her gaze, her teary eyes meeting his, as she caught him gulp down the wine in one go. It was clear that the man was hurting.“I’m afraid so. He was the only man in my life, and sadly, I can’t give you children.”There was a thick silence in the atmosphere, and the sound of the LED screen became annoying.Lake gulped down another glass of wine before he spoke. “Honestly, I love kids, so if I can’t have them with you, would it be okay for us to adopt?”Coco froze. She expected him to break up with her since he seemed like a man who loved children.Lake sure had a lot of love to give, and was he giving it all up just for her? Coco was now in doubt if his feelings were genuine or if he had ulterior motives.“Are y
Monday morning was busy, but the news about the Henshaws announcing bankruptcy was equally interesting.Michelle could increase her prices and recoup all the money she lost by going against the Henshaws in a few years if she sold at a fair price.The news was like honey on her bread, except that her mood was soon destroyed by someone or something new.“Ma’am, there is a parcel for you,” Landon said, slightly nervous as Michelle gazed suspiciously at him.He was afraid of Michelle getting upset and taking it in him. “I’m not expecting any parcel.”Landon swallowed tightly but was honest with her. “It’s from Ezrah, ma’am.”He instantly opened the door to let the deliveryp girl in.Michelle frowned deeply, but when she saw the flowers, she could not help the warmth creeping into her heart.It was not just a simple flower but a Middlemist’s red, one of the rarest flowers on Earth.Due to Michelle’s desire for that secret garden from before, she had researched a lot about it and realized
It was obvious that Michelle was sending the gift to embarrass him. That way, he would not send her any gifts in the future.“Flowers? Which woman gives a man flowers?” Madison asked under her breath, understanding Michelle’s intention.Somehow, she wished that Michelle would soften a little, but she had never lost a child before, so how could she convince a person who had to be calm?Madison suddenly smiled, to both Ezrah and the delivery girl’s amazement. “That is the David Austin Juliet Rose.”It was one of the most expensive roses in the world, but Ezrah did not see the reason for the sudden amusement in her tone because of flowers when he was a man.“Of course, I know what kind of roses they are, but am I a woman?”Bitterness flung his heart as he realized that every time he took a step ahead, Michelle would do something to bring him two steps behind.“Should she send it back to the sender?” Madison asked as Ezrah stared at the flowers once more.He might not be a woman, but this
“No visitors allowed,” Coco’s bodyguard tried to stop Lake at the door but was violently shoved away as Lake barged into Coco’s office.The forceful sound of the door opening startled Coco, and Lake caught sight of her reddened and moist eyes.She also seemed afraid of something, and he hoped that this was all a joke.“Now what is the meaning of this, Rose? I’m not leaving here until you give me some answers.”Coco looked afraid and eager to send him out, rising to her feet.“Oh, Lake, you shouldn’t have come.” Her heart ached to see him like that when all she wanted was to make him happy.It’s just that sometimes, things do not go the way we want them to.“What is the problem, Rose?” Lake asked seriously. Coco looked around nervously.“Nothing. Just take your ring and leave. Don’t ever contact me again. I made a mistake. It's too early, please go.” She removed the engagement ring and pressed it into his finger.Then she went around and opened the door for him. “Please leave, or I wi