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Jake spent some time with his son and then, he said bye and promised to spend more time with him the next day. However, the little boy didn't want to let go of his father. Seeing that Jake was about to leave, Lucian threw a tantrum and began to cry. It was only when Jake carried him that he stopped crying. Jake spent a good amount of time calming the boy and promising him that he would return to see him. Seeing his son cry for him broke his heart. How long had the little one longed for a father's love?"I'll read you a bedtime story, ok? Let me tuck you in," Jake said, soothingly. Charlotte led Jake to Lucian's room where he placed Lucian on the bed and began to read him a story. It took some time for the boy to sleep. His eyes kept opening each time he felt like Jake was leaving. "I'll see you often, Lucian. Don't worry, my son. Your father will always be around," he whispered and Lucian finally drifted off to sleep. Jake felt like a hand was squeezing his heart. His son was depr
Jake glanced at Charlotte incredulously. To say he was shocked would be an understatement. What the hell did she say?Get back together? Now why would he do that? The woman chose her job over him… that ship had already sailed. There was no way in hell that he would make the mistake of reuniting with Charlotte. The woman was unstable and he definitely didn't love her anymore. She left and someone else occupied his heart. “Jake?” Charlotte chuckled nervously. She smiled and said, “Say something. You’ve been staring at me for a few minutes without saying anything. I said since you've confirmed that you're Lucian's father, we can now get back together and become a complete family.” “I’m just shocked. What did you say? Get back together? Are you delulu? Have you forgotten that we broke up- no, you broke up with me. Do you think you can decide to do something and I always have to bend to your will?” Jake questioned, shock clear on his face. "Charlotte, who the hell do you think you are?
Oliver came over to the hospital after working for a few hours at the company. He bought Claire’s favorite food, Chinese beef fried noodles and brought it for her. He walked into the ward and smiled at her. She was seated on her bed with her back leaning against the headboard while she watched a TV show on the TV hanging on the opposite wall. She turned her head to look at him when he walked through the door and smiled when she got a whiff of the tantalising aroma. “Mmmmmm smells good. Did you bring me noodles?” She asked, her stomach rumbling from hunger. Oliver smirked when he heard the sound and Claire blushed. He said, “Someone’s hungry.” “Yes… I didn’t like any of the food that the chef prepared so I sent it back,” Claire answered, licking her lips as she stared at the bag in Oliver's hands. “Then I did well to get your favorite Chinese beef fried noodles. You must be starving!” Oliver remarked and approached Claire’s bed before placing a kiss on the crown of her head. “You
“Why are you here alone?” Greyson Norton asked his son the moment he walked through the grand wooden doors of their mansion. “I’ll bring your grandson later, Dad. We need to talk,” Jake said firmly. He walked towards a single couch in the living area and took a seat before facing his parents who were seated on a two-seat couch. “We rushed back here from the vineyard to see our grandson. How can you come by yourself? And where’s Charlotte? I can’t believe she’s the one who called me to tell us about your child,” Greyson complained. "Were you trying to hide him from us?"Like Jake, Greyson had dark brown hair and grey eyes, although his hair had a few streaks of grey and his eyes no longer had that vibrant colour- signs of ageing. His wife, Harriet Norton had strawberry blonde hair with green eyes. She was a beautiful woman and only had a few wrinkles in the corner of her eyes. The Nortons had a vineyard where they produced grapes that they used to manufacture different kinds of tas
Weeks passed. “Claire, can you tell me where Quinn’s home town is? I want to see her. It’s been so long,” Jake asked Claire for the umpteenth time that week. Days came and went and yet, Quinn had not returned. Jake was worried sick about her. Most importantly, he wanted to come clean about his son. They had been communicating on the phone, but he wanted to tell her in person. So, he had asked Claire not to say anything too. “She’s almost done with what she’s doing, Jake. She will be back soon,” Claire replied, rubbing her baby bump. She was already showing and her belly was bigger than normal because of the fibroids in her womb. Although Charlotte had slowed down their growth by regulating the estrogen levels, they still grew together with the pregnancy, taking up most of the space which the baby needed. Claire reached for the jug of water on her bedside table and Jake quickly rushed over and offered, “Let me.” He poured some water into a glass and gave it to her. After she dra
Jake received a text from Claire. She sent Quinn's address and added, "Good luck." He gulped, knowing what the good luck was for. The moment he saw Quinn, he was going to tell her that he had a son and they had been bonding in the last few weeks that she had been gone. After filling his tank with enough fuel for the hours long journey, he started off. However, he suddenly received a call from Charlotte. "Charlotte, not now. I'm busy-""Jake, our son is sick! Lucian has a fever and he's been calling for you! Can you please come over to the children’s clinic and stay with him? I have a few patients to attend to," Charlotte explained through sobs. Jake didn't have to think twice about it. After all, this was his son who had fallen ill. He made a U-turn and rushed to the Ford hospital before going to the paediatrics department. He found his son on one of the beds in the ward, wearing a colorful kid's hospital gown. The boy was sweating profusely and he kept creasing his eyebrows as t
In the VIP ward reserved for the Fords, Claire was in the bathroom with her husband. Oliver stood in front of her, palming his erect and stiff rod. "Have you locked the door?" Claire asked while wheeling herself closer to her man. His shaft was calling out to her. Due to her condition, the two of them had not been intimate in a while. She missed it. However, there was nothing they could do but wait. That didn't mean she couldn't do something to satiate her husband’s needs. Oliver nodded, "Yes, both doors are locked."He was referring to the bathroom door and the door to the ward. When Claire reached him, she looked up from her wheelchair and said, "Spread your legs for me, handsome." Oliver smirked and spread his legs slightly to allow Claire's wheelchair to settle in between. In this position, his manhood was in line with her mouth. Claire held his shaft with both of her hands. She leaned over and licked the mushroom tip. A smile crossed her lips when it twitched in her hands
A few days later… In a private room at the Ford Paradise Hotel, the air was filled with too much tension. The tension was so thick, it could be cut with a knife. Oliver narrowed his eyes at the man seated on the opposite side of the table, his eyes cold and menacing. Today was the day that Henry Ford arranged for a family meeting after weeks of waiting for Oliver Ford’s recovery. Although Oliver’s wounds were yet to completely heal, he could walk and even go to work. Thus, Henry set up the meeting so that they could solve the issue between Julian and Oliver once and for all. At the table, Henry and his wife Roxanne sat next to their four children, Evelyn, Zara, Clara and Oliver. Oliver was seated next to his wife who was brought over in a smart wheelchair. Since she was on bed rest, they couldn’t risk her walking around even though she had temporarily left the hospital for the meeting. Julian Crawford looked at the family that had adopted his son and sighed internally. Deep down,
Years came and went... After a warm shower, Oliver stood behind his wife to help her wear the necklace that was engraved with their children's names. "So, you know what today is?" He asked as he placed the necklace around her neck. "How could I forget?" Claire arched an eyebrow. "You've been talking about it for months.""Yes... because I've been preparing a vacation for us for when this day comes. I can't believe it's been eight years already," Oliver remarked. When he was done putting the necklace around Claire's neck, he placed a soft kiss in the crook of her neck before saying, "You've made me the happiest man on earth, Angel."Claire sighed before leaning back into Oliver. She remarked, "Time flies."Everything was going well for everyone. Oliver Ford had taken over as chairman of the Ford Corporation after his father, Henry Ford, retired. With Oliver's leadership, the company was taken to greater heights and it expanded to more foreign countries. As for his marriage with Cl
"Uncle Jake. Remember how you owe me?" Thalia said with her arms crossed over her chest. "I'm here to collect."Oliver, Jake and Liam were left to babysit the kids while their women went out to relax. The men chose to let the kids play in the playroom while they caught up on a few soccer games that they had missed during the week. However, Thalia saw this as an opportunity to collect her debt from one Jake Norton. He was seated in the living area, invested in a soccer game when she confronted him. Jake's eyes widened. He didn't expect the little one to interrupt him when the game was just getting good. His favorite team were leading and he wanted to see how it would end. He chuckled and replied, "You want to collect now? Let's wait until the game is over, ok?""Are you trying to run away from paying your debt, Uncle Jake? A real man sticks to his words," Thalia remarked in her adorable voice. Jake sighed. He said, "Ok, you win, sweetheart. So, tell me. What do you want me to do f
A few weeks later..."I can't believe you guys are having a double wedding! I'm so freaking jealous! I want to get married again so that we have a triple wedding!" Claire exclaimed after Quinn and Aria were done with their makeup."Oh my... you two look so gorgeous. I love the designer wedding dresses," Claire remarked with a smile plastered on her face. "It was more convenient since we were both getting married this year. Besides, Jake and Liam are ecstatic about getting married on the same day," Quinn replied, smiling. They had come to that decision during Thalia's birthday party. Oliver suggested it and the rest thought it was a good idea. "I'm more surprised that Aria is getting married. She's just a year older than me. We promised to get married at thirty," Evelyn remarked. She sighed and looked at her friend in awe. "You make such a beautiful bride, Ari. Congratulations."Aria smiled, looking at herself in the mirror. She couldn't recognise herself. With her hair pulled up int
Liam entered Aria’s apartment for the first time. He noted how cosy and homely it felt. There were blue couches in the living room and grey curtains on the windows. Liam’s eyes fell on the portrait of a little boy hanging on the wall. His heart raced as he looked at the boy who had dark brown curly hair with fair skin and hazel eyes. ‘Is that my son?’ He thought in his mind. The boy took after Aria but he had his eyes. Liam's heart felt warm. He glanced at Aria and eagerly asked, "Where's Jayce? Where's my son?""He should be in the kitchen with his nanny. Let me get him," Aria responded, her stomach a bundle of nerves. She still couldn't believe what was happening. It all felt surreal. Just the previous day, she didn't know who Jayce's father was, but now, not only did she find out who it was, but he also proposed to her. Who knew she would end up with the stranger she had a one-night stand with?Her heart was filled with warmth and sweetness. Aria looked for her son and sure e
Sophia Hill was over the moon at the thought of her long-time dream finally coming true. When she left the special forces and joined Liam’s company as part of his security team, she developed a crush on him.She did all she could to get noticed by him and when Liam noticed how good she was, he promoted her to be his personal bodyguard. However, that was just it. Liam never made a move on her or spared her a glance. Sophia thought since he was a player, it wouldn’t be hard for him to fall for her. However, nothing of that sort happened. Liam kept her as a bodyguard and never saw her as anything more. A chance came for Sophia to make Liam hers. He accidentally got drugged at a party and Sophia was ecstatic about such a great opportunity. To her shock, she found him making love to another woman in the room she had booked for him. Fierce jealousy rushed through Sophia and she wanted nothing but to separate the two but it was too late. All she could do was wait until Liam was done. She
Liam’s heart was beating like a drum within the walls of his chest. He took in a deep breath as he held the envelope. His friends stood beside him, waiting to read the results with him. Oliver patted his shoulder and said, “Don’t worry… even if you don’t turn out to be the father, you still love Aria and you will be with her.”“That’s right. Look at me and Lucian. We may not be related by blood but he’s my son and I love him. I’m sure Aria’s son will love you regardless.” Liam let out a breath. He glanced at his friends and they nodded at him in encouragement. Ignoring his pounding heart, he opened the envelope and took out the document with trembling hands. “The results are usually at the bottom of the page,” Jake remarked. “Don’t waste your time reading the statistics.”Liam’s eyes went to the bottom of the page and he read the results in his heart. A smile crossed his lips before it turned into a grin. “The child is mine! Aria’s son is mine! Haha! I have a son!” Liam exclaimed,
“What?” Jake’s eyes were almost popping out of their sockets. “Is it the same Aria we all know? Wait, she’s back?”Liam almost laughed at his friends' reaction. He knew they would be shocked. He and Aria had a huge age gap but surprisingly, they got along well. No one would know they were nine years apart in age if they saw them together. This was why Liam was convinced she was the one. He wanted someone he could relate well with as a wife. Forever is a long time to be with someone you can't stand. He nodded and replied, “Yes, it’s her. She’s working at my company-”“Liam… she’s like a sister to me. Are you really in love with her or you’re taking advantage of her?” Oliver questioned, his eyes narrowed down at his friend. “I wouldn’t propose to her if I didn’t love her-”“You what? Are you crazy? Do you think Uncle Adrian will agree? He knows you’re a player,” Oliver said. “You could have started by winning him over first.” “Well, I’ll do that but first, there’s something I need he
Liam's hand trembled when he held the familiar bracelet in his hands. What did this mean? Why was this bracelet with Aria?He took in a sharp breath, his heart clenching at the memory that flashed through his mind as he examined the bracelet. It was definitely this bracelet. He may not remember anything from that night but he remembered how brutal he was. The drug had taken full effect and he lost control. It was like a beast within him was unleashed and he devoured the woman who had walked into his room without mercy.This was why he felt guilty when he found out it was Sophia. He was so rough and probably hurt her during the session. This was why he kept her around to compensate her. However, the bracelet in his hand brought back part of his long-lost memory. The woman beneath him was struggling when he became so rough he had to grab her neck to pound into her like a crazed beast. He recalled how she held his wrist and the bracelet in his hand was on her wrist. The bracelet was m
"Why can't you take me seriously, cupcake? I really want to marry you," Liam said after Aria tried to brush off his words as bluff. Who didn't know that Liam never wanted to get married? He had been announcing it for years since she knew him. She chuckled and uttered, "You don't need to lie, Liam. I know you." Liam furrowed his eyebrows. He remarked, "There you go again using my reputation to judge me. I want to marry you, Aria. You're the right one for me... I can feel it in my bones."“B-But you haven’t even met my son yet,” Aria mumbled when she realised he wasn't joking. “I’ll meet him before we have our wedding,” Liam replied. Aria’s eyes widened into saucers. She asked, “We will have a wedding?”“Of course! Isn’t that how people get married?” Liam arched an eyebrow. “I thought you wanted a contract marriage. Like you need a wife and I’m available-”“It’s not a contract. I want to marry you for life,” Liam proclaimed. “Till death do us part.”Aria bit her lower lip as she th