Marvis heard it all. She quickly tiptoed away to avoid being noticed. She took the foodstuffs from Madam Esther and went to the kitchen on the second floor where she stayed with Jace. The smell of a delicious dish wafted into his nostrils. "Your food is ready, Master Jace", Marvis announced. The aroma was heavenly and certainly irresistible. It had been a long time since he last ate such a sumptuous dish. His stepmother had always hated him and his accident was a good chance for her to revenge. He took the fork from her and started eating. It even tasted better than he imagined. He suppressed the urge to say 'thank you'. He didn't want her to feel proud or special. Even his girlfriend had never been this nice. She disappeared from his side immediately after the accident. Marvis opened the windows and looked out. It was raining, so going to her parent's place was out of the way today. She scrutinized the room. She took in the new room, in her new house, owned by her husband. Nothin
Marvis opened her eyes the following morning when the sun rays from the window hit her eyes. She realized she was wrapped up in Jace's strong arms and was also naked. What! She then remembered what happened the previous night and couldn't help but smile. He had taken her innocence, and it was worth it. She carefully disentangled herself from him and sneaked out of bed. He was in a deep sleep and didn't notice her leave.As Marvis tip-toed down the stairs, the events of last night played over and over again in her mind. She never thought she would find herself in such a vulnerable position, giving herself to a man she barely knew. But there was something about Jace that made her feel safe, loved even. He had promised to take care of her, to provide for her financially, and she had agreed to marry him for that security. But her parents had refused to fulfill their end of the deal, leaving her feeling betrayed and hurt.When Marvis returned after having breakfast downstairs, she found Ja
Marvis was very happy, she couldn't believe her luck. Her father had sent the money, just as Jace had demanded. She felt a mix of relief, gratitude, and curiosity. How was it possible that Jace, a man she barely knew, had such power over her father? And why did he even care about her situation?As the day went on, Marvis couldn't help but wonder about Jace's true intentions. It was clear he had a significant amount of influence and wealth, but what did he expect in return? Did he truly love her, or was there something else at play?Unable to contain her thoughts any longer, Marvis decided to confront Jace later that day. She found him in the study, engrossed in listening to some audio documents. He perceived her smell as she entered, flashing her a warm smile."What's on your mind, my dear?" he asked, setting the documents aside.Marvis took a deep breath, gathering her courage. "Jace, I can't help but wonder why you helped me. I mean, I know you don't love me, but... why go through al
20 years agoMarvis was an only child, her parents tried to get pregnant after her birth, but it was impossible. Marvis was a very beautiful girl, loved by everyone, she was the apple of her father's eyes. She went to the best kindergarten, traveled all over the world, and had all the best things. Pamela was a kind woman, soft-spoken, beautiful, and intelligent, Pamela was an artist, she loved painting, and she brought drawing to life.She always takes her precious daughter to exhibitions around the world. She taught her daughter how to paint and drawing.Marvis! When you come of age, I want to open a gallery for both of us.Mother, I will paint lots of pictures for you." I love baby, I love mummy," replied Marvis, smiling.Marvis was tasty in the middle of the night, she went downstairs to get water to drink, and then she heard her parents sobbing and whispering."Please darling, don't tell Marvis about my illness, it will break her." Pamela, you have to tell her, don't keep her in
Liam Sullivan and his wife Natalie Sullivan had always been best friends with Jared Lewis and Grace Lewis. Their friendship was so strong that they made a promise to solidify their bond with marriage. Over the years, this promise was passed down to the next generation.Tracey Lewis, the daughter of Jared Lewis and Grace Lewis, was raised with the expectation that she would eventually marry into the Sullivan family. As a result, she was showered with attention and given the best opportunities in life. She attended the finest schools, traveled all over the world, and had every luxury imaginable. However, in the wake of this favoritism, Marvis, Tracey's elder sister, was neglected and treated as an outcast in her family.Marvis lived a vastly different life. While Tracey received all the attention and admiration, Marvis was left to fend for herself. She lacked the nurturing and love that every child deserves. Despite the neglect, Marvis found solace in her passions for painting and liter
As Marvis and Jace delved deeper into their conversation, an unexpected rapport blossomed between them, forged through shared experiences of feeling misunderstood and yearning for acceptance. Their connection transcended mere friendship; it was as if they had discovered unity in their quest for understanding, a comfort that had eluded them amid the chaos.Meanwhile, Tracey observed this burgeoning connection from a distance, her eyes filled with resentment and envy. Her obsession with Jace had driven her to extreme measures, and the notion that Marvis, her sister, was forming a bond with him incensed her. She was determined to unravel their newfound camaraderie, no matter the cost.One clear evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting an ethereal glow across the landscape, a furtive conversation took place between Tracey and Jace. Tracey feigned concern, her voice soft and persuasive as she deliberately planted seeds of doubt in Jace's mind about Marvis' intentions."Jace, I
Jace POV Jace's sense of conflict and confusion had become an insidious presence within his mind. The once-clear skies of certainty now gave way to stormy clouds of doubt, threatening to engulf the warmth of his burgeoning friendship with Marvis.As he sifted through the fabricated evidence presented by Tracey, Jace's heart contorted with the agony of betrayal. His mind became a battlefield, torn between the authenticity of his bond with Marvis and the carefully woven threads of treachery and suspicion that had been artfully planted by Tracey.Disheartened and disillusioned, he found solace in the protective cocoon of isolation. It provided a temporary shield from the tumultuous emotions that raged within him. However, it also perpetuated the lingering ache that stemmed from the perceived betrayal of a cherished friendship.Amidst the maelstrom of confusion, Jace grappled with a myriad of emotions. His heart ached with the weight of the unspoken truth, and the encapsulating isolation
Years laterAs the foundation for her dream art gallery began to take form, Marvis poured her heart and soul into curating a space that would enrapture all who entered. With meticulous attention to detail, she sculpted an ambiance that would serve as a poignant backdrop for her resplendent works of art, inviting visitors into a realm where emotions flowed freely and stories unfurled with each brushstroke.Marvis stood before her easel, the subdued glow of the evening sun casting elongated shadows across her studio. The cascade of colors on her palette beckoned, each hue pregnant with unspoken emotion. She dipped her brush into the sienna, the burnt orange, the deepest cobalt blue, breathing life into the turmoil that lay heavy on her heart.Years had elapsed since the harrowing tragedy that had left her world in disarray. The loss of her mother had fractured her spirit, her father getting married again, her stepmother not loving her at all, the birth of her sister, being treated like
As news of the newfound resolution between Jace and Anderson reached Grandpa Liam, a sense of relief washed over him. For too long, he had watched with a heavy heart as the rift between his grandsons threatened to tear their family apart. Now, with reconciliation on the horizon, he felt a glimmer of hope for the future."I'm so proud of both of you," Grandpa Liam remarked one evening, his voice filled with emotion as he looked at Jace and Anderson. "It takes courage to admit when you've made mistakes, and even more courage to make amends."Jace and Anderson exchanged a glance, their expressions filled with gratitude. "Thank you, Grandpa," Jace replied earnestly, his voice tinged with humility. "Your support means everything to us."Anderson nodded in agreement, his eyes shining with sincerity. "We couldn't have done it without you," he admitted, his voice filled with gratitude. "You've always been there for us, even when we didn't deserve it."Grandpa Liam smiled warmly, his heart swe
As the days passed and Anderson reflected on his actions, a sense of remorse gnawed at his conscience. He couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that weighed heavily on his heart, knowing that his jealousy and ambition had driven him to hurt those he cared about most."I need to make things right," Anderson muttered to himself, his voice tinged with determination as he made his way to Jace's doorstep. "I can't let my pride stand in the way of what's truly important."With a deep breath, Anderson knocked on the door, his heart pounding in his chest as he waited for a response. When Jace opened the door, his eyes widened in surprise at the sight of Anderson standing before him."Anderson?" Jace exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief. "What are you doing here?"Anderson took a deep breath, his hands trembling slightly as he met Jace's gaze. "I... I came to apologize," he replied earnestly, his voice filled with sincerity. "I know I've made mistakes, and I want to make things right."Jac
As the days passed and the weight of her actions weighed heavily on her conscience, Tracey found herself consumed by remorse. She couldn't shake the feeling of guilt that gnawed at her, knowing that her actions had caused pain and suffering to those she cared about most."I need to make things right," Tracey muttered to herself, her voice filled with determination as she made her way to Marvis and Jace's doorstep. "I can't let my pride stand in the way of what's truly important."With a deep breath, Tracey knocked on the door, her heart pounding in her chest as she waited for a response. When Marvis opened the door, her eyes widened in surprise at the sight of Tracey standing before her."Tracey?" Marvis exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief. "What are you doing here?"Tracey took a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly as she met Marvis's gaze. "I... I came to apologize," she replied earnestly, her voice filled with sincerity. "I know I've made mistakes, and I want to make t
As Marvis and Jace faced each new challenge with unwavering resolve, their bond only grew stronger, serving as a beacon of hope in the darkness that surrounded them. Together, they weathered the storms that threatened to tear them apart, emerging stronger and more united than ever before."We've been through so much together, Marvis," Jace murmured, his voice filled with tenderness as he wrapped his arms around her. "But through it all, our love has remained unshaken."Marvis smiled up at him, her eyes shining with love. "I couldn't imagine facing this without you, Jace," she replied earnestly, her voice filled with emotion. "You're my rock, my anchor in the storm."With a shared embrace filled with warmth and love, Marvis and Jace reaffirmed their commitment to each other, knowing that as long as they had each other, they could overcome any obstacle that stood in their way.As they continued to navigate the challenges that lay ahead, Marvis and Jace found solace in each other's arms,
As Marvis and Jace faced the onslaught of attacks orchestrated by Anderson and Tracey, they refused to be broken. Instead, their love for each other and their daughter fueled their determination to resist and overcome the opposition against them."We can't let them win, Marvis," Jace declared, his voice firm with resolve as he surveyed their surroundings for any sign of danger. "We have to fight back."Marvis nodded in agreement, her eyes blazing with determination. "We won't let them destroy us," she replied fiercely, her voice filled with conviction. "We'll stand strong together, no matter what."With a shared glance filled with unspoken determination, Marvis and Jace set about devising a plan to resist the opposition against them. They knew that they would need to be smart and strategic if they were to outwit their enemies and emerge victorious."We need to find a safe place to regroup," Jace suggested, his mind racing with possibilities. "Somewhere they won't think to look for us.
Chapter 145:As Marvis and Jace forged ahead on their journey, unaware of the dark forces gathering against them, Anderson and Tracey plotted their next move with a cold determination that sent shivers down the spines of all who crossed their path.In a secluded hideout deep in the heart of the city, Anderson and Tracey met under the cover of darkness, their minds consumed by thoughts of revenge. With a shared hatred for Marvis and Jace burning brightly in their hearts, they hatched a plan so sinister that it would send shockwaves through the very fabric of their lives."We need to strike when they least expect it," Anderson declared, his voice filled with a cold determination as he paced restlessly around the dimly lit room. "We need to hit them where it hurts the most."Tracey nodded in agreement, her eyes gleaming with malice as she toyed with a lock of her hair. "I couldn't agree more," she replied eagerly, her voice tinged with excitement. "But how do we ensure they don't see it
As Marvis and Jace grappled with the threat of Anderson's vendetta, another danger lurked in the shadows, closer to home than they ever imagined. Tracey, Marvis' younger sister, harbored a deep-seated resentment towards her, fueled by jealousy and bitterness.While Marvis and Jace sought refuge in the safety of the night, Tracey plotted her next move with a cunning that belied her youthful appearance. With a heart consumed by envy, she set her sights on tearing down her sister's newfound happiness, determined to see her suffer.One fateful day, as Marvis and Jace sought shelter in a secluded cabin deep in the woods, Tracey seized her opportunity to strike. With a cadre of hired henchmen at her command, she descended upon the cabin with a ferocity that left Marvis and Jace reeling.As blows rained down upon them from all sides, Marvis and Jace fought with a desperation born of love, their determination to protect their family unwavering in the face of overwhelming odds. But try as they
Chapter 143:As Anderson's determination to hurt Jace and Marvis intensified, his schemes grew bolder and more ruthless. He knew that he needed to strike at the heart of his brother's happiness if he was to succeed in tearing their love apart.With Charlotte at his side, Anderson plotted his next move with a calculated precision that sent shivers down the spines of all who crossed his path. He spared no expense in his quest for revenge, using every resource at his disposal to bring Jace and Marvis to their knees.One fateful night, as Marvis and Jace slept soundly in their quarters, blissfully unaware of the danger lurking just beyond their doorstep, Anderson set his plan into motion. With a cadre of hired thugs at his command, he descended upon the Sullivan estate under the cover of darkness, his heart consumed by a burning desire for vengeance.As the sound of breaking glass shattered the silence of the night, Marvis and Jace were jolted awake by the sudden intrusion. With hearts po
As Marvis and Jace retreated to their quarters, the weight of the family meeting hung heavy in the air between them. Marvis hesitated, her gaze searching Jace's blind eyes for any sign of the turmoil raging within him."Are you alright?" she asked softly, her voice filled with concern.Jace offered her a faint smile, though it failed to reach his eyes. "I'll be fine," he replied, his tone tinged with weariness. "It's just... a lot to process."Marvis nodded in understanding, her heart aching for the burden Jace carried. "I know," she murmured, reaching out to gently squeeze his hand. "But we'll get through this together, I promise."Jace's smile grew slightly more genuine at her words, a flicker of gratitude shining through his stoic facade. "Thank you, Marvis," he said softly, his voice thick with emotion.Their moment of intimacy was interrupted by a knock at the door, signaling the arrival of a servant bearing a message from Liam Sullivan. Jace motioned for the servant to enter, hi