All Chapters of Claudette Reed : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

3rd Person POV After he visited with his daughter, Matthew made a phone call to his godson, wasting no time after Stephanie secretly told him that something was up. *RING RING RING* “Hello?” “Isaac. Have you talked to Stephanie?” He heard a sigh on the other end of the phone. “I wish I hadn’t, honestly. But yes, I have.” “We need to meet up, and I need to see those messages.” They agreed on meeting at Isabella’s house, where Isaac had been living since his breakup with Whitney, and Matthew drove straight there from Stephanie's new home. *KNOCK KNOCK KN-* The door opened before Matthew could knock for a third time to reveal a tired-looking Isaac; his hair looked like he had raked his fingers through

3rd Person POV   After their introduction and a brief chat, Emma went over to speak to her husband, who was chatting with some old friends of theirs, Emmanuel and Kay.   Emmanuel and Kay were both college friends of Emma, and Kay was her roommate at the beginning of her relationship with Matthew. Emmanuel's wife, Trish, is Matthew’s assistant, and they are Emile's parents. Kay's husband is no other than Matthew's brother Ben, and she’s a fellow photographer with Emmanuel, so they’re a pretty tightly woven group of friends.   “Emma!” Kay smiled broadly as she bounced in place with her arms outstretched for a hug. “Oh, it’s so good to see you!”   “Emma,” Emmanuel greeted with a smile and open arms once she and Kay parted.   “I’m so glad you guys could make it! It seems like forever since we’ve all been in one place at the same time.”   “W

“I will want to wait to get married until after the baby is born. I want to be able to get back to my non-pregnant figure.” I thought this excuse would buy me some time.   “How come? If it’s just family, it shouldn’t matter. Tell you what… after the baby is born, we can have a second ceremony. One more lush and lavish for the media to eat up.”   I smiled awkwardly and spoke through my teeth, “Well, doesn’t that sound like a great plan.” I’m so grateful that my parents are here to witness what is happening right now.   “Howdy-ho party people, what have I missed?”   We all looked to the owner of the playful voice and found that Isaac’s mom, Isabella, had arrived late to the party. My shoulders visibly relaxed and I exhaled a breath of relief. I didn’t expect Isaac to be with her, but at least I could ask her how he is and maybe have her pass on a message for me.  

3rd Person POV Emile approached the mansion that his old friend Stephanie had moved into with a pocket full of tiny devices made by her uncle, Ben, to bug the house with. Since Dominic had his license suspended after the accident with Stephanie, there was little need to bug any of his cars, and Emile had already thoroughly taken care of Dominic’s office, so the only thing missing was the house. He walked up to the front door and knocked thrice before the door opened. It was Stephanie, and she smiled upon seeing her friend. “Emile!” She jumped into a hug that he was unprepared for. He chuckled at her excitement. “Hey! Good to see you!” “Oh, I’m so glad you’re here!” She squeezed him tightly before letting go of their hug and inviting him inside. “I feel like I’ve been surrounded by all of my p

“Lord, have mercy,” Stephanie whispered as she saw Dominic nearly fall off the couch. Louisa walked forward and placed the piece of paper on the table in front of the sofa for the both of them to sign. She motioned with her hand for Stephanie to join Dominic on the couch, which she did. “Now, all I need are a single signature from each of you. Ste-” Louisa faked a cough to stop herself from saying Stephanie’s name after being told not to. “Ms. Greene, you sign here,” she pointed to the correct line. “And Mr. Knight, you will sign right here.” Stephanie picked up the pen provided to her and looked at her family and friends. Isaac didn't tell Stephanie’s parents, nor his own mom, and Emile's dad was just there to photograph and mingle amongst people, so they all looked just as confused as she was. Besides Emile, Kay and Eli were the only ones