All Chapters of Love Prevails : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

It had been three months since the car accident. Camilla and the children had settled into their new way of life quite nicely. Camilla had resumed office life, and the children were back at school. Jessica, on the other hand, was facing fifteen years in jail for attempted homicide. This didn't sit well with her. She was to serve out her sentence in a woman's prison. This would be Styal Prison, based in Wilmslow, Cheshire. This prison is a closed woman's prison for hardened criminals. Jessica was having a really hard time adjusting to this lifestyle.The weather in England was warmer as the season was now spring. Bradford had arranged a quiet dinner at a restaurant in Macclesfield called La Popote. Bradford had booked in advance and organized everything. Camilla, though living with Bradford, was still a simple girl. She didn't need or even want fancy things. Entering Camilla's room, Bradford suggested to Camilla, "Babe, why don't you wear this red dress tonight?""Bradford Hemmingway

When Camilla awoke the next morning and entered the dining room for breakfast, she saw that everyone was already up and sitting waiting for "Who me?" he innocently asked, trying to keep a straight face."That's it, you are all in trouble," she informed.They all laughed, the nanny, Nancy, brought the food to the table, and Marshall said, "Mummy, you have a gift here." He handed the bag to her.Camilla opened the bag, and inside it was a simple white dress.Bradford placed a figure on his lips, signalling that everyone did not say anything more. "Come eat and run upstairs to get ready," he suggested.As everyone finished, Frank followed the kids up the stairs to get ready. Bradford remained downstairs with Camilla."Camilla, Grandfather had an excellent idea last night. He suggested that we go to the courthouse and get our marriage licence. That way, we are officially married, and when everything dies down, we can have a proper wedding ceremony and reception," he explained.Camilla th

The weekend of blissful pleasure drew to an end. Everyone went about their duties on Monday morning. The driver had dropped the children off at school, and Grandpa Hemmingway decided to stay a little longer with his cousins."Sometimes I think Grandpa has way too much time on his hands," Bradford laughed as they drove to the office.During the course of the morning, Camilla received a visit. "Mrs Hemingway," the secretary announced, "there is someone here to see you.""Send them in," she responded, curious as to who it was.The gentleman, wearing a uniform, entered the office, "Mrs Middleton?" he asked."It's Mrs Hemmingway now," she retorted.Noticing that the man was wearing a uniform that was only worn by the bailiff of the court, "Sorry, mam, this is for you," he said, handing her a document. She put the document on her desk and signed the sheet.After the bailiff had left, she sat back in her chair, looking at the document. Bradford stepped out of his office and noticed that she

Saturday rolled around. Camilla had managed to get in contact with Steven, saying to him that the kids would like to see him.Steven knew that if he had had any hope of gaining custody of his children, he would have to make efforts to visit them.He had borrowed money and bought a few gifts for the children. It had been a while since he had seen or spoken to his own children. He hadn't even bothered to pay child support for them, not that Camilla really even bothered to ask him. The less she bothered about him, the simpler her life was.On Saturday around 11 a.m., Steven arrived.Sitting in the living room were the two officials from social welfare, Frank, Bradford, and Camilla.The children were up in their room playing games. Camilla went upstairs to call the children down, telling them that their father had arrived.Steven entered the house and was introduced to Frank and the two officials. He greeted them and asked, "Where are my children?""They are on their way down. They have

Bradford and Camilla called a big family meeting both on his side and on her side. They all congregated at the Hemming residence. "Mum?" Marshall asked, "What is this all about?"Marshall was now eleven years old and his sister was nine years old. "Hush, and you will know soon enough," Camila said to her son."Family and friends, your attention please," Bradford called, standing in his burgundy suit, white shirt, and black tie. Everyone stood dead quiet."Camilla and I have a big announcement or two to make tonight. Okay, maybe three," he continued, and everyone broke out in laughter.He pulled Camilla next to him and held her around the waist. "Firstly, as you all know, Camilla and I got married. However, we haven't done the official ceremony and reception. Therefore, in the next month we will be planning this." Everyone clapped in elation."Secondly, we are happy to say that Camilla has been awarded full custody of her children." Another round of applause was given."Here's the bi