The little fellow had a sharp mind and wasn’t one to give away information easily.He regarded Heath with suspicion and questioned, ‘Why are you asking me this? You’re wearing a fake uniform, aren’t you? Are you a real policeman, or are you a fraud?’Heath found himself amused by the child’s inquisitiveness and replied, ‘Kid, you should answer my question first.’Milo remained cautious and said, ‘My mommy is with my father. I’m here with my aunt. Does that answer your question?’Heath chuckled. ‘Alright.’Milo, not one to let him off the hook, urged, ‘It’s your turn, then. I asked you a question, but you haven’t answered.’Heath relented, ‘I’m a real policeman. This police uniform is real. I’m not a fraud, okay?’Milo, with a mischievous glint in his eye, probed further, ‘Why are you wearing your police uniform? Are you on duty?’Heath explained patiently, ‘Off duty. I didn’t have time to change out of it. I had a meeting today.’But Milo wasn’t easily convinced and brought up a recen
Alessia pouted and said, ‘I mean, who knows? You might really have a child out there and have no idea about it.’‘What’s wrong with you?’ Logan chuckled and asked. ‘Don’t take it seriously; I was just fooling around. Heath spotted a child who looked like me, and I just thought of asking you the question. That’s it.’‘Heath saw a child who looked like you?’ Alessia’s heart raced again.Could it be Milo?‘Where?’ She pressed for more information.‘I don’t know. He’s always cruising around town in that car of his,’ Logan replied. ‘Well, this has nothing to do with me. It has nothing to do with you either. Okay?’Alessia bit her lip, her thoughts whirling with possibilities.If Milo had been seen by Heath, it could mean that their secret was at risk.Glancing at Alessia’s perplexed look, Logan frowned and asked, ‘What are you thinking about?’She snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head, ‘Nothing. I was just thinking what if...’‘What if what?’‘What if you really have a child?’‘Th
Logan watched Alessia, a storm of emotions brewing beneath his composed exterior.He remembered a night from years ago, vividly, and a part of him wanted to confess it all.But he knew it was too late, and some truths were better left unspoken.However, Alessia felt conflicted.She believed she had asked clearly enough, but he was not owning up to it.Continuing to press the issue would be humiliating for both of them.In her heart, Alessia felt an unspeakable bitterness, and her mind was a tangle of emotions.She stayed silent, wrestling with her thoughts.Frustration ultimately got the better of Logan, and he left the bed, walking out of the room without a word.Alessia sat up, contemplated for a moment, and then picked up her phone to call her sister, Veronica.The phone connected quickly. ‘Alessia?’‘Hey, Veronica,’ Alessia whispered, ‘Are you home now?’‘Yeah, we’re home. Don’t worry. I won’t go anywhere. I’ll just stay with Milo.’‘I’m not worried one bit.’ Alessia knew her sist
Brayden, in a low voice, implored, ‘Alessia, please stop. Make him stop.’But Alessia hadn’t provoked the situation.It was Connie who continued to taunt her.So she looked at Brayden with confusion, leaning gently against the wheelchair, and stated, ‘Why should I stop? I haven’t said a word. I don’t understand why you’re confronting me over this. It’s ridiculous.’Brayden stood rigid, unable to look away from Alessia’s piercing gaze.He finally spoke without hesitation, ‘Connie is already very upset about losing her child. Even if she vents her frustration on you, as her sister, you should understand.’Alessia saw through his excuse.She countered, ‘I didn’t say a word. Brayden, it’s not my fault that your wife can’t control her tongue. Don’t blame me for it.’Her eyes bore into him, and Brayden was momentarily speechless.Alessia reiterated, ‘Let me warn you once more. Stay away from me, or face the consequences.’Connie, angered by the unexpected shove screamed, ‘You’re a mistress
Brayden interrupted Connie, his voice unyielding, ‘You caused your own miscarriage and blamed it on Alessia. That’s why you’re so nervous. You’re afraid of being cursed.’‘Brayden, I didn’t—’ Connie continued to deny.Brayden’s voice remained cold and resolute. ‘It doesn’t matter whether you admit it or not. You’re the one who got hurt, and you’re the one who’d feel it the most. That was your own child. And you used it as a tool to hurt others.’Connie paused again, feeling cornered.Brayden continued pushing her into the examination room, his steps heavy.‘Brayden,’ Connie tried once more.‘Stop talking,’ Brayden said coldly. ‘I don’t want to talk to you right now.’Feeling abashed and desperate, Connie fell silent.While the doctor examined her, Brayden waited outside, his mind filled with a tumultuous mix of emotions.He overheard the doctor’s words to Connie. ‘Mrs Scott, your bleeding has stopped, and we can remove the gauze. However, the bleeding has caused thinning of your uteru
Alex recounted their encounter, detailing Connie’s insults.As Logan listened, his anger grew, and his brow furrowed in displeasure. ‘Connie has finally dropped her façade. She’s been pretending to be a good wife and mother, but she couldn’t keep up the act any longer.’‘I’ll keep a close eye on her,’ Alex assured him.At that moment, the bodyguard by the door whispered something to Alex.After receiving the information, he returned to Logan and reported, ‘Our contact at the hospital provided Connie’s test results. It seems she’s likely to be infertile for the rest of her life.’Logan raised an eyebrow, surprised. ‘Karma came swiftly, didn’t it?’‘She fully deserves it for attempting to frame Miss Jansen,’ Alex remarked.Logan’s gaze grew more intense, and just as he was about to respond, Alessia, who had overheard their conversation, joined in. ‘Alex, is it true about Connie?’Alex turned towards her and nodded, confirming, ‘Yes, Miss Jansen, it’s true.’A trace of regret crossed Ale
In the darkness, Logan watched Alessia’s slim figure move toward the bathroom.He sensed that she was intentionally avoiding him after their earlier conversation.He felt an emotional chasm between them, even though she was right beside him.Alessia lingered in the bathroom, taking her time to freshen up.She washed her face and brushed her teeth at a leisurely pace, allowing twenty minutes to pass.Finally, she was ready to leave the bathroom.But the moment she opened the door, Logan stood before her, blocking her path.Without uttering a word, he gripped Alessia’s waist and pulled her into his arms before extinguishing the lights.The room plunged into total darkness.Alessia sensed his handsome face descending and then felt his lips on hers.‘Hey!’ she began, her voice filled with agitation, finding his unannounced kiss a display of dominance.Her heart raced, and she remembered her doctor’s advice not to let herself become overly distressed.Rapid heartbeats could trigger arrhyth
Throughout Alessia’s stay at the hospital, Logan’s bodyguards had been attentive to her needs.They guarded her door and provided carefully planned, nutritious meals from Logan’s residence.However, the hospital was beginning to drive her crazy due to the monotony.After a final check-up, the doctor approved her discharge.Overjoyed by the news, Alessia quickly packed her things, ready to leave the hospital.‘We’ll escort you home, Miss Jansen,’ Terence offered as she was finishing her packing.Alessia shook her head, declining the offer. ‘Oh, it’s alright. I can manage on my own. I’ll just call a cab.’Terence hesitated, and then explained, ‘But Miss Jansen, it’s the boss’s orders that we must accompany you.’Alessia’s frustration flared. ‘He’s your boss, not mine. Who gave him the right to interfere with my freedom?’Terence found himself at a loss for words.He had noticed that Logan had been absent since that night.The tension between the couple had escalated, and it was clear th