Chapter: Chapter 12The car rolled to a stop in front of the grand mansion. Lights lit up the entire area. The chauffeur hurried and opened the door. Anthony rolled out first and Avery followed behind. When they entered in through the grand doors, a maid led them through the high ceilinged hallway to the grand dining room where four people sat on the polished mahogany brown table.Cole sat beside Mrs Valerie and Lana and her husband, Smith sat opposite them. "Avery, Anthony." Mrs Valerie cooed. "I'm glad you could come" Her face bloomed with a smile. Avery smiled back but Anthony. He just rolled over and sat at the head of the table. Avery sat beside Mrs Valerie. "Since Anthony woke up, we haven't had any meal together. So I decided to take this opportunity to introduce Avery to the family." Mrs Valerie began."So everyone this is Avery, Anthony's wife. Avery, this is Lana, and her husband Smith, this is Cole." Mrs Valerie introduced pointing to everyone accordingly."Hi everyone, it's nice to final
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Chapter: Chapter 11Avery brought out her phone and dialed Collin's number. "Good evening Collin, I'm Avery Cooper." Avery said into the phone. "Avery. Your dad told me everything." He gushed. " We should probably talk in person." "Okay. How about nine AM tomorrow!" Avery proposed. "That's fine, see you then." He uttered. "Alright, see you then." She hung up the phone and just then Anthony rolled back in from the balcony. "Get dressed, mum wants us to have dinner with her at the mansion." He voice was sharp and firm. "I'm tired, can we just reschedule it?" Avery pleaded. Without turning to her, he rumbled "that was an order. Don't make me repeat myself." Then he rolled into a small door, only then did Avery notice that there was a walk in closet there. How come she didn't notice it all these while. She headed to the bathroom and took a shower. With a towel around her chest, she walked out. When she got out, she noticed Anthony's clothes on the bed but he wasn't there. Just then the nurse came
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Chapter: Chapter 10 The day had passed in a blur, and Avery had finally recovered. That night, Anthony shared the master bedroom with her, but he lay with his back turned. Avery didn’t dare let her body touch his.As morning broke, she stretched and sat up. Today, she planned to visit her father.After a quick shower, she slipped out quietly.The moment the door shut behind her, Anthony, who had been pretending to sleep, sat up and grabbed his phone.“Fish,” he said, his voice rough but calm, “give me every detail about her whereabouts today. Keep me updated daily.” Then he ended the call.As the cab pulled away, a black car with tinted windows followed closely behind. Fish was on the trail.When Avery arrived at the hospital, she was told her father had been discharged the day before.Her heart leapt with joy. She exhaled deeply, her face lighting up. He’s alive. I didn’t lose him.As she exited the hospital, a strange feeling crept over her. The hairs on the back of her neck stood. She felt like she wa
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Chapter: Chapter 9The doctors reluctantly discharged Mrs Valerie. They warned her it was too soon and she needed more rest but she insisted on leaving and the doctors didn't have a choice.Mrs Valerie stole glances at Anthony as she sat beside her in the car. "Anthony, what did the doctors say? When will you be able to stand again?" Mrs Valerie asked gently. "If I take my rejuvenation seriously, I should be able to walk within months." Anthony explained staring out the window.His mind was elsewhere." That's good news." Mrs Valerie gushed. "Maybe I and Avery could accompany you to therapy next time"When he heard her name, something deep inside of him sank. He inhaled slowly, the weight of emotion pressing down on him.He never cared before. Never hesitated to punish anyone who crossed him. But Avery… she was different, and it unsettled him."Whatever mum." He muttered in a flat tone.Mrs Valerie got the message. He didn't want to discuss further. She sighed clasping her hand on her thigh and sta
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Chapter: Chapter 8That night, Anthony slept in the guest room. His stomach sank as he laid on the bed. Maybe he had been a bit too harsh. She just walked out on him, she didn't disrespect him. And he knew very well that she was grieving. She had just lost her mum and her dad was in the hospital. That explained her behavior. He knew all these but he still decided to punish her. Doesn't that make me a monster? He thought. No, she deserves it, after everything she had done. She broke his heart more times than he could remember. And not once had she stopped to consider how it affected him. So if she was hurting now, it was just karma catching up to her.He closed his eyes and let sleep take over him. The sun light seeped into the room through the curtains. Casting soft golden lines through the curtain. Anthony stirred as his eyes slowly opened. The first thing that crossed his mind was Avery. His heart sank. Was she okay? Was she crying by now or not? Punishing her felt like he was punishing himsel
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Chapter: Chapter 7"What do you mean, 'she's gone'?" Her father's eyes widen. He had hoped to see her again, to hold her hands and tell her how much he regretted that day but now she's gone. It sounded like the end of his world. "She had an aortic dissection. I couldn't afford the medical bills on time. So..." Before Avery could finish, her father began coughing and choking. His breathing became faster and heavier. Yet it was as if he wasn't breathing. His body jerked up like he was convulsing. "Help!" Avery screamed at the top of her voice holding his shoulder. Victoria sprinted into the room. "He's dying!" Avery cried. What was happening to her father? Minutes ago she buried her mum and now her dad. Was she cursed or what? She couldn't cry. Victoria helped her carried him to the road where they caught a cab and headed to the hospital. Avery sat in the car, her hands trembled as she pressed them to her face, struggling to steady her breath. Her heart pounding. "I know we've not really b
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