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Zora thought for a moment. What could she give him that he didn't already have?“I don’t think I can give you anything that doesn’t already belong to you.”Chuckling, Ezrah stroked her hair lovingly. “A passionate night wouldn’t be bad.”The heat burning Zora’s cheeks turned them red with no water to quench it. “That also belongs to you already.”She soon regretted saying those words when she saw the eager look in Ezrah’s eyes. It was as if he was planning for an all-nighter with no intention of stopping in any way.The thought of it made her shudder with a greater desire, enhanced by his words.“Alright. Since you have agreed to it, you can hear it for yourself.”He pressed the play button on the remote, and Zora heard what the inmate said to get Piper so horrified.“A lot of money has been paid to our families by a man known as Ezrah Gannon. He sent his word that we should take good care of you, and you know what that means. Oops, he added that we should ensure that you don’t die.”
Piper was relieved to see her parents and not Madison, as she had feared.Now she was certain that somebody would fight for her against the injustice she was facing in prison, except that she forgot one small detail.Her parents were no longer in the position they used to be in before.Breaking down, all she wanted to do was melt into their arms, but unlike the time she sat face to face with Madison, she was separated from her parents by a glass.She could not touch them, and even their voices could only be heard from the intercom.Both her parents broke down at the sight of her, and her mother was the first to speak.“Piper, how did this happen? We were kidnapped and thought you were coming for us, but all we heard after being released was the news of you being here. Why did you attack the officer?” her father chastised.It was very hard for him when he realized the depth of his daughter’s crimes.Not even the best lawyers would be able to defend her because of all the evidence again
The video ended, but Zora felt a little fear due to Jack’s statement and asked Ezrah, “What do you think they are going to do?”All she wanted was to enjoy peace with her man, now that Piper was completely out of the picture.However, Ezrah couldn't care less about whatever Jack and his wife planned, not attaching much importance to it.“They might try to beg us or get into trouble and end up in jail like their daughter,” he said nonchalantly.Zora loved the first part, but the last part didn't sit well with her.If Piper’s parents caused trouble for them, it might complicate their relationship, and she didn't want that.“Do we have to wait until they cause trouble?” Zora asked. Ezrah sensed her fears and pulled her close to his chest.He knew without a doubt that he wouldn't allow anyone to cause trouble for them, especially for Zora.“Do you think they have what it takes to cause us trouble? I still have eyes on them everywhere,” he said comfortingly, nibbling on her ear as she drew
Zora remembered how he constantly talked about making her happy every day, understanding that the man was serious about it.Still, her attention was drawn to the rain, as she wondered how Ezrah was able to come up with the amazing concept of hearing the raindrops in the igloo despite the materials used for it.“I plan for us to spend the night here, Zora. I don’t think the rain will stop anytime soon.”He loved that she loved everything, especially the magical rain, but was nervous about knowing her thoughts on what he had prepared for her.This was the final thing he had worked on in the last couple of weeks, and the result had to be pleasing to her, or else everything would be useless.Zora got the message, pulling her attention from the raindrops on the igloo and the ambiance of the garden around it, and focusing on the huge item on the bed.She sat beside it and carefully began to unravel it to reveal a large Iris cream cappuccino cake.It wasn't either of their birthdays, so she w
The atmosphere changed instantly, and Ezrah’s nervousness grew, afraid of being rejected.Well, Zora’s words were better than a rejection. “Ezrah, there is something I need to tell you first.”Ezrah’s heart was beating fast, but he remained calm and said to her, “You know you can tell me anything.”Zora nodded her head in agreement. Their relationship improved greatly after their reunion, especially in the aspect of communication.“After I was discharged from the hospital after the accident, I never went back for a review like the doctor said.”Ezrah did not know where this was going but urged her on. “I’m listening.”Zora’s expression dulled with the information she was about to give him.“Ezrah, I’m not sure that I can have a child again. I’ve been thinking about our sex life since we got back together. I should have been pregnant by now, but I took the test two days ago, and it was negative,” she said sadly. Ezrah was embittered.It was all his fault. A pregnant woman needed protec
Madison pushed a food trolley over to them and said, “My job is done. See you at the wedding.”Although she was supposed to report to work the next day, she hoped that Ezrah would let her off since there were things she could still do from home.Zora did not have to ask what Madison was doing there.It was clear that she was the master planner in everything, but with the pending wedding, Zora couldn't help but ask.“Does this mean you've already started your leave?”“Exactly,” Madison said, staring at Ezrah as she desperately appealed to his conscience. She loved her job, but this time around, she needed a break.“It’s okay. Bring in that guy you talked about tomorrow, and you can begin your leave after,” Ezrah finally relented to Madison’s request for a break.That guy was supposed to be Madison’s assistant, and she chose a male because Ezrah had informed her about the prank Zora had played on him with her secretary.He also knew that within the next one or two years, she would no lo
At the old Gannon’s mansion, Ezrah’s father was watching the news, and his mother was in her room applying a facial mask when the security informed him.“Sir, it’s Mr. and Mrs. Henshaw. They said it’s urgent.”Mr. Gannon was upset, never expecting them to show their guilty faces.“Tell them I don’t want to see them.”Instead of the security ending the intercom, Jack’s voice was heard. “Mr. Gannon, I wanted to tell you something about Dr. Sam. I hope the name rings a bell?”He addressed Mr. Gannon formally to send the notion that he was aware things had changed, but Mr. Gannon froze instantly at the mention of that doctor’s name.Was he a scientist? Whatever he specialized in only brought disturbing memories to the middle-aged man’s mind.“Let me speak with my security.” As soon as he heard the familiar voice, he ordered. “Let them in.”“Let who in?” Mrs. Gannon, who was descending the stairs with her facial mask on, asked. Her husband swallowed bitterly but did not hide it from her.“I
Mr. Gannon considered a plan, but getting Piper out of prison was not something he desired.Piper had become dangerous and was now a threat to everyone.“I have to go get my phone,” he said, heading upstairs to strategize, but Jack seemed to have anticipated his thoughts.“There is a phone on the table. Use it.”Mr. Gannon's fingers clenched into fists, his teeth gritting together. “This belongs to my wife.”“Is she no longer Ezrah’s mother?” Jack asked sarcastically, upsetting Ezrah's parents.Mr. Gannon gritted his teeth and picked up the phone. “If we inform him and he doesn’t agree, then it’s no longer our responsibility.”It would be as if they had made an effort and would not be accountable for any further consequences.However, a desperate man like Jack would always exploit any situation.“If he doesn’t agree, you can compensate us to have it destroyed.”Jack was thinking of using the money to hire good lawyers if things went as planned, not to harm the clone. He might need it l