“Hey, can I have a dance? I’m Lucas, Ezrah’s elder brother,” Lucas said. Margo stared in Ezrah and Zora’s direction.She had never met Ezrah’s brothers because they were never on good terms with Ezrah, and having been away for so long, she had never heard about their bad reports.Lake was already boiling, but due to Ezrah, he had not attempted to stop Lucas. However, Margo made him proud this time.“Sorry, but I’m not in the mood.”Lucas felt his bubble of pride burst for being rejected like that. He was not asking her out, just for a dance, and she rejected him.After all, he had a girlfriend, but she could not attend the event with him because she did not want to be introduced as his girlfriend, in an attempt to pressure Lucas into marrying her.Ethel had not attended the wedding because she had a family emergency and had to travel to the countryside.The divorce procedures went smoothly, and Ethel was the one who insisted on not wanting anything from him.He had to give her a thumb
“Hello, sweetie, how are you doing?” Ethan said coyly as he leaned over Ethel’s desk. She frowned imperceptibly and leaned back to prevent their faces from colliding before she answered.“What do you want, and don’t call me that,” she replied sternly, which somehow made Ethan smile.“You look rather cute when you frown like that.”Ethel was getting really uncomfortable with the whole situation.“Look, I have so much to do, so you better speak now or forever hold your peace.”“Hahahaha,” Ethan laughed. “I knew it. You have a great sense of humor. But here is the deal. I want you to keep all my money for me,” he said seriously, but Ethel found it rather ridiculous.“Excuse me, do I look like a bank? Why would I keep your money?”“Because I want you to be my woman. You know, like how Zora has everything under her name? It would be impossible for Ezrah to bring in another woman because that means he's gonna lose everything,” Ethan explained. Ethel shook her head.“Ezrah and Zora are about
Ethel thought through Ethan’s words. Even if she believed him, her heart was not ready to take on another journey of love.Besides, she never felt attracted to Ethan. It was rather unfortunate that he had been secretly in love with her for years but her heart was already dead to things like that.“Ethan, I’m so sorry you felt that way but I don’t feel attracted to you.”Ethan was heartbroken. He wanted to do this in their parent's house but lacked the courage. Then thinking about it for days, he gathered the courage, only to be rejected. Knowing he hadn’t been of good behavior, that was because of the grudge he had against Ezrah but that was also out of the way.If only Ethel could give him a chance, he knew he could give her all the happiness Lucas failed to give her. All he needed was a chance to prove. “I’m not asking you to love me, Ethel. Just give me the chance to love you.”Ethel shook her head. With her newfound peace, her only focus was on being a better version of hers
“Zora, I think I’ve stressed myself too much for a first pregnancy. My panty is wet, and I know it’s blood,” Coco whispered as she wrapped her arms around Zora.She also did not use bridesmaids but hosted the wedding in her mansion. She was going to sell it after the wedding to invest the money into something else since she was going to live with Lake. This was a memory she was going to have in a house she initially thought she was going to live in with River, but he was now in prison, and Lake was too well-to-do to take advantage of it.Coco had bonded so much with Margo, and the girl insisted on taking the job as maid of honor, but Zora was still her best friend, so the only way was for Margo to become Zora’s maid of honor.Now, something was happening that might distract the whole wedding.Zora quickly dialed Ezrah’s number. The ringing of his phone raised a lot of eyebrows, and Ezrah was about to switch it off when he saw Zora’s ID and answered it.“Ezrah, create an excuse for L
“Coco, where are you?” Lake asked from behind the door before barging in.“Lake, I’m afraid we might have to call off the wedding. She needs hospitalization,” Zora said urgently.Lake was saddened. He wanted the world to know that he was married, and now this.“What happened?”“She’s bleeding, a sign of a possible miscarriage. I already called an ambulance,” Zora led him to the bed where Coco lay in her wedding dress.She looked stunning, and it pained Lake that the world might not see her in it.Concerned for the child, he felt it was right to call off the wedding.“Okay, let me make the announcement before the paramedics arrive.” He kissed Coco on the lips and was about to leave when she grabbed his arm.“No. I suggest we exchange vows before they get here,” she countered. Lake caressed her rosy cheeks.She looked more beautiful than he had ever seen her, and he couldn’t believe that this wonderful day was not going to be celebrated as planned.“Are you sure about this? We can alway
The moment Margo’s eyes met Edmund's, they never wavered, not until the reception when Edmund had the chance to talk to her after Lake left with Coco.“Have you been in this world? I've never met a woman like you,” Edmund said, amazed by the sight of the dazzling woman before him, surprised that she was a friend of Zora's yet he had never met her before.“I have seen you on TV, but you look better in person than on screen,” Margo smiled shyly and replied.She had seen Edmund act alongside Zora but had never felt attracted to him until she saw him in person.“I will take that as a compliment. So, how are you related to the bride?” Edmund asked curiously, sensing her worry when Coco was rushed during the pictures and when she was being carried away.Margo smiled and replied, “The groom is my brother.”Just like Ezrah and Zora, they planned to spend the night at the hospital with Lake and Coco once they left.An emptiness had already settled in with the absence of the bride and groom bef
Ezrah pulled Zora closer and stared at Rush. “It better be important, or you’ll pay heavily for wasting my time.” Rush smiled and requested of Ezrah.“You have to thank me.”“For what?” Ezrah asked with a frown. Rush responded, “for keeping men away from her when you two were divorced.”Ezrah recalled the investigation he made on Rush. He had been so obsessed with Zora because of Odette, using fair or foul means to keep men away from her, which indeed made it quite easy for Ezrah’s return.“Thank you then,” Ezrah said honestly. Rush smiled, lifting his head proudly but was soon brought down from his high horse.“You should also thank Ezrah for locating and bringing us back together,” Odette said behind Rush. He shook his head, speaking apologetically.“Thank you, Ezrah.”The two men laughed before Ezrah excused himself and Zora to go see Coco and Lake.At the hospital, Lake heaved a sigh of relief at the sight of Ezrah, Zora, and Margo but was surprised to see Edmund.“How did everyth
Zora’s wedding was one that no one would want to miss, especially when she announced her retirement from acting.Rumors about Ezrah being her ex-husband and not having treated her well during their past three years of marriage mysteriously surfaced.Due to this, no one wanted to miss the wedding, especially when Ezrah promised to grant a fifteen-minute exclusive interview to the media during the reception regarding his relationship with Zora.With friends and family around, Ezrah and Zora did not have to lift a finger, but the only people not allowed to touch anything were Lake and Coco.Lake was supposed to only take care of his wife since her pregnancy was delicate.Still, he insisted on being the best man and having Madison and Sebastian take care of Coco.Margo would not give up her maid of honor position, looking gorgeous as she walked down the aisle in a peach off-shoulder bridesmaid dress. The moment Edmund saw her, he knew he had to hasten things concerning his feelings for he
Congratulations, Mr. Newman. Your wife is one month pregnant," the doctor declared, the atmosphere filled with excitement. The bond they shared brought them unparalleled happiness, each genuinely happy for their friends, including little Esther. Zora and Madison spent time with Coco, leaving Esther with the men. The triplets were adorable, the boys taking after their father and the girl after her mother. "I swear, Zora, this is my first and last time. It hurts like a bitch," Coco said, as Zora and Madison laughed. "I heard women were designed for this. You did amazing, mama. Congratulations," Zora kissed her on the forehead and said. Months later, Zora and Ezrah welcomed their twins, Eugene and Eugenia Gannon, and five months after, Madison had a baby boy, Justin. Esther was the best big sister anyone could ask for. Ethan and Ethel welcomed a daughter, and a year later, they had twins, two girls. Lucas never remarried, unable to get over his ex-wife. One day, he received a messa
The day before, Rush had called to inform Ezrah and Zora that he and Odette had a son. Due to the distance, they had not yet visited, and now, he was meeting Lake at the hospital without Coco by his side.“Ezrah, what are you doing here?” Lake asked, his joy radiating on his face, but Ezrah was surprised to see him so happy at the hospital.“My wife fainted, and what are you doing here? I don’t remember the hospital being a place for happy people.”Lake laughed and made a joyful revelation. “My wife had triplets. Two boys and one girl. I was just about to call you.”Ezrah recalled Lake wishing for triplets; it seemed he got his heart's desire and something to keep his parents busy.“Congratulations, Lake, you got what you always wanted.”“Yeah, we found happiness. Congratulations to us, but what’s wrong with Zora?” Lake asked again, his joy fading due to the news about Zora, but Ezrah’s explanation lifted his spirits.“I suspect she’s pregnant. She refused to take the pregnancy test, a
“Lucas, you are insane. I will never choose you over Ethan, and I will never have anything to do with you again,” Ethel said through gritted teeth. Lucas was furious.“Then you leave me no choice,” he yelled and pulled the towel from her.She ran to seek cover in the closet, but he caught her and pulled her to his chest.Ethel felt ashamed and furious as her naked body pressed against his.She tried to free herself, but he was stronger and also drunk.“Why do you want to hide from me? We’ve had each other many times,” he cooed in her ear, but all she felt was disgust and anger.“We were married then, but not anymore. Just let me go,” she tried to push him away to no avail as he tried to force some alcohol down her throat.“I was ready to be kept on the side, but you refused.”After successfully getting the alcohol down her throat and watching her frown as he forced her to swallow it, his lips were closing in on hers.Ethel felt a burning sensation down her throat, and as a woman who n
Chapter 318 – I loved you before, but not anymoreA week ago, Ethel arrived home with Ethan, but he was called away to take care of a few things because Ezrah was still on his honeymoon.The past month and a few weeks had been peaceful, and with Ethel moving in with Ethan, she had no need for a bodyguard. However, on this particular night, things did not seem the same after Ethan left.Unlike his brothers, Ethan never had his domestic staff live with him, but after his mansion is ready, that will change.They were not only planning their wedding but also their future together. All that they wanted for their kids, they wanted to ensure they had it in the mansion.Ethel had gone to shower after a tiring day at work only to find Lucas seated on her and Ethan’s bed.“Jesus, what are you doing here?” She halted in her steps, right in front of the shower room door.Lucas looked drunk, which made Ethel scared. Before she could reach for her phone to call Ethan, Lucas took it from her and inst
“Why? Don’t you like it?” Ezrah asked teasingly. Zora screamed, “Like it? I love it, Ezrah. I’m a lover of pools, but I’ve never seen anything like this before.”She couldn’t take her eyes off her room. Everything was natural, with multiple pools scattered around.For the first time, words failed her when she tried to describe the aesthetics of the room.It looked as if it were carved out of natural rocks.Even the footsteps around were made of natural black stones, and the water was crystal clear. She could also see the Mediterranean Sea in the distance.“To clear up your confusion, we are at Papa’s beach, and this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. I thought you would love this as a honeymoon location.”Zora, though rich, had been too focused on business and revenge before. Honestly, she had never heard of this place.“I’m fascinated to be here.”“Great. Let me explain further. This is Calilo on the Greek Island of IOS. There are only 35 suites in this hotel, and each r
The silence was thick in the air as everybody waited for Ethel’s response, which was not forthcoming.Feeling like he was just being used, Ethan had the understanding that she could not bring herself to trust him.“Dad, she doesn’t love me,” he said on behalf of Ethel. Lucas smiled, but his smile soon went stiff when Ethel responded.“I do, Ethan.”She saw Ethan freeze with a shocked look in his eyes and explained.“I mean, I never imagined having anything to do with my ex-husband’s kid brother, but I’m ready to give it a try.”“You do?” Ethan was so shocked that he lifted her in the air by the waist. “I love you so much, Ethel. I will prove it to you.”Their lips met once again, but they were rudely interrupted by Lucas. “Dad, how can you condone this? It’s shameful.”He could not believe how his submissive housewife could take an interest in his kid brother. This was unexpected.Ethel should have rejected Ethan and not this. However, his mother spoke this time.“You know what, Lucas
“Kate?” Lucas turned in the direction of Ethel’s gaze, calling out accusingly, but Kate made a 180-degree turn and was headed to the exit when the man she came with blocked her.It was obvious that she was trying to escape the accusation, but everyone was interested in hearing what she had to say.Homewreckers were not exactly welcome at occasions like this, as every woman with a man of her own began to get protective.“You seem to be running away,” the man she came with said, not pleased by the revelation.Lucas walked towards her and questioned, “Did you kick her in the stomach?”Kate was covered in so much shame that her lips trembled because of all the gazes on her and replied, “It was an accident.”“No, it wasn’t,” Ethel interrupted, not upset but wanting to prove a point.“You said I didn’t deserve to carry his child because he didn’t love me. You were right because he divorced me,” Ethel smiled, no longer feeling the pain of losing her scum husband.Only Lucas had a pained expr
From a distance, Ezrah and Zora watched everything unfold.“Lucas, I need to put him in his place. Can you give me a moment?” Ezrah was about to go to the scene of the incident when Zora held him back.“No. Didn't you say that Ethan seemed genuine with his feelings? Let’s see how he handles this situation.”Ezrah was unsure if Ethan could come out of this cleanly, reminding Zora,“You told me to protect Ethel or better still, let me get her bodyguard.”Zora shook her head. “Sometimes, the heart doesn’t know what it wants until the opportunity presents itself. Let Ethan deal with it.”Ezrah smiled and relented. “Alright. If you say so.”They heard Lucas mocking Ethan and Ethel. “Why? Can’t you kiss your woman? Sebastian has kissed Madison like three times already, even though they aren’t the bride and groom.”Indirectly, he was taking away the opportunity for Ethan to use the event as an excuse for his inability to kiss Ethel.“Lucas, how we choose to define our relationship is none of
Everyone was excited for Ezrah and Zora, and right after the cake cutting, the couple's dance was announced.Ezrah and Zora had just left the dance floor and were speaking to some guests when other couples took over.Ethan saw it as the perfect opportunity to dance with Ethel, but there were other men eyeing her as well, and they were not afraid to show it.To make matters worse, they reached her before him.“Hi, I’m Rick,” one of them said. Ethan didn't recognize him from their company, which could mean he might be one of Zora’s co-stars.Ethan didn't like this but knew he had to be a gentleman to win Ethel's favor.“Ethel,” she responded with a forced smile, trying to be polite, and somehow, she was glad to see Ethan nearby.It was Ezrah’s birthday, and his focus would only be on his wife. Her bodyguard was there to protect her from danger, not lovers, so he was with the other bodyguards.The only man she had loved all her life was Lucas, and she had never had the chance to mingle b