Romans de Elizabeth Marvy

Ethan's eyes squeezed in a shock as Ava held his hand up in the air, before it could deliver a slap on her cheeks. “I’ve only asked where Lily is, I won't tolerate domestic violence,” her voice trembling yet laced with confidence, Mrs. Evangeline smirked, her expression flickering with annoyance. “I told you she's a Gold digger who will do anything to have your wealth…even if it means killing your only child.” Ava's eyebrows furrowed at Mrs. Evangeline's words. She glanced at the stain of blood again and then at the trembling maid. Her mind reeled as she tried to make sense of Mrs. Evangeline’s accusations.Just then, a nurse appeared from the direction of Lily's nursery, walking steadily towards them with the little girl held in her arms. There was a small plaster on Lily's forehead and her eyes were red from crying. “You almost killed her,” Ethan's nose flared as he glared at the plaster on Lily's forehead, taking her from the nurse. Ava’s brow furrowed deeper in confusion. ‘Di

“You can go home,” Ethan's cold voice broke the silence, jolting Ava's back to the moment. Her teary eyes locked onto his stern eyes. Wasn't he going to say anything about what his mother had just said? “And….what about your mother?” Ava's voice trembled with emotion. Ethan's teeth clenched in frustration, his jaw tightening visibly. “I’ll handle that, go and take care of my daughter,” his face frowning as he said that. Ava nodded quietly and turned to leave but her feet felt rooted to the spot. She remembered she hadn't asked about Ethan's diagnosis. “What are you waiting for?” Ethan asked coldly. Ava returned slowly to him. “Your…I forget to ask how you're faring,” her voice trembled with fear. She swallowed hard and continued, ”The doctor refused to tell me your diagnosis,” Ethan's face squeezed up in a frown, and Ava's gaze dropped. “I'm fine, you don't need to know my diagnosis….”“I'm your wife!” Ava's voice rose, catching Ethan off guard. It was as if her patience and ca

“What happened to Ethan again?” Mrs. Evangeline King rushed into the hospital waiting room, her breath fast with panic. Ava stood up, confusion and nervousness swirling inside of her as she watched Mrs. Evangeline King stormed in. Though they had never met, the faint resemblance to Ethan made her suspect this was his mother. “Good….. afternoon, ma,” Ava stammered, unsure of what to say to the visibly shaking woman. Mrs. Evangeline ignored her, her focus on Miriam. “Where's my son? What are the doctors saying?” Her voice trembled with anxiety.“The doctor hadn't disclosed his diagnosis yet. He is with him in the ward, ma.” Miriam replied with her head bowed, pointing toward the private emergency ward. Without any other questions, Mrs. Evangeline rushed to the ward with her bodyguard running to keep up with her pace. Ava glanced over at Miriam, whose face etched with confusion. Perhaps Miriam was confused and shocked with the way Mrs. Evangeline ignored her daughter-in-law. Ava’s

“Jess!” Henry exclaimed, rushing back into his car. He’d thought the collision had seriously damaged Ava's taxi, but just as he was about to get to them, the taxi driver sped off. He sped after them but only to slam into a pole, bringing him to an abrupt halt. Before he could recover, Ava's taxi had vanished out of sight. Panic flooded through his blood as he circled the street, frantically searching for Ava's taxi. He drove to the King’s enterprise, but the fear of raising suspicion forced him to turn back. “What the hell do I want to tell Alicia,” he growled, pounding his fist on the steering wheel. Though he looked like the scary one, Alicia seemed more formidable and he feared her anger.Still pondering on what to do next, his phone rang, disrupting his thoughts. A glance at the screen revealed Alicia’s name, sending chills down his spine. Reluctantly, he answered the call and put the phone on speaker. “Is it done?” Alicia's voice was dangerously low. Henry's hand ran through

Ava's POV “Alright,” he whispered, sending relief coursing through my spine. I hadn't expected him to accept so quickly. That means he needed this marriage more than I thought, perhaps not just because of Lily but to ward off his parents’ troubles. “Sign,” he said coldly, dropping a paper before me. My eyes narrowed as I picked it up and lo and behold it was a marriage certificate. “That was so fast,” I muttered under my breath. I shot him a disdainful look, not when he was looking though. Then, I grabbed a pen and put down my signature. My heart fluttered as I realized I had just gotten married without a wedding gown and in an office. That wasn't what I wanted, but it was necessary for my life. “My chauffeur will take you home to pack your belongings,” Mr. Ethan said, his gaze fixed on his PC. “No, I’ll get it myself,” I said sharply, biting back my retort as anger growled inside of me for his coldness towards his newly wedded wife. “My parents don't have any idea of this marri

Ava's POV “Ava…..Ava, would you just stay inside that room and let me serve dinner?” That was Alicia's voice. I slapped my forehead in frustration and quickly hid the contract marriage terms and conditions. “Ava….” Her voice grew louder. “I'm coming!” I shouted back, clearly frustrated and quickly rushed out of the room. “Is this how you ignore your mother?” My dad yelled as I got to the dining room.“I rushed down here as I heard her voice….”“That's a lie,” Alicia snapped. “I called you more than five times.”“Five times,” I muttered, but swallowed my retort and whispered, “I’m sorry.” My dad's angry gaze lingered on me before he hissed and sat down. I hurried to the kitchen to serve the food, but Alicia had already portioned it onto plates, leaving them ready for me to carry to the dining table. However, there were only three plates on the tray. I rushed to the pot to see if she’d left some for me, but the pot was scraped clean. “1..2..3,” I recounted slowly. “Ahh!” I silent

Epilogue Grace's POV Reflecting on how my family had grown with joy over the past few years brought a wide smile to my face. I couldn't be more grateful to be spending my old age surrounded by my children, grandchildren and children in laws, all doing so well. Isabella’s fashion house had become the biggest in the country. Jack's company had just been awarded the top honors. Jade and Benjamin’s company had blossomed into a multinational powerhouse. Jill was doing extremely well, running several companies successfully. Daisy had just been promoted to commissioner of the US child support services. My darling first granddaughter, Maya, had grown into a sweet little girl. I know it could be wrong to say, but she was my favourite of all my grandkids. Maybe the challenges I made her face as a newborn deepened my love for her. I couldn't stop smiling as those sweet memories swirled in my mind. Glancing at my wrist-watch, I quickly stepped before the mirror to style my hair, as I prepare

Grace's POV Benjamin’s tears flowed uncontrollably as he recounted the story of how Victor’s greed had wiped off his family. The room was extremely silent and everyone had tears in their eyes. My headache vanished and got replaced by anger toward my husband and deep sympathy for Benjamin. “Please, forgive me,” Victor’s voice trembled with emotion. “I already did,” Benjamin whispered, his body shaking with each sob as he fell into Victor’s open arms, the sound of his cries echoing through the room. After a moment, Benjamin raised his head from Victor’s shoulder, his eyes red and puffy. Jade moved closer to him and gently cleaned his face with a tissue. “What do you want me to do for you? Ask anything and I’ll do it,” Victor said gently. Benjamin sniffled, his lips breaking into a smile as he replied. “Give me Jade to marry,” prompting laughter from everyone. Victor’s face broke into smiles as he replied, “You have her already,” Jade’s eyes sparkled and she jumped at her fathe

“Kimberly!” Victor's voice boomed as the strange woman approached us. I shot him a questioning gaze, my brow pulled together in confusion. “This is the woman I was telling you about. Do you know her?” Victor’s expression darkened as he reluctantly nodded in response. His fist clenched, ready to strike the woman’s face, but Jack's quick intervention stopped him. I struggled to sit up in bed, ignoring my throbbing head, my gaze fixed on them as their drama unfolded. “What did I do to you? Why would you threaten my grandchildren’s lives?” Victor’s voice rose, his anger palpable. Kimberly's eyes brimmed with tears as she sank to her knees, “I'm sorry,” she whispered, her lips trembling.“Victor, who is she?” I asked.“She's the woman who I did IVF with but ended up giving me another man's child,” Victor's voice was laced with frustration and betrayal. It now made sense to me and the children. Victor had a past with her, which explained why she was targeting the family. Kimberly han

Grace's POVMy eyelids felt heavy as I tried opening them, like I’d shut it tight for a long time. I felt a sharp pain in my head as I tried to lift my head off the pillow, forcing me to lie back. My nose felt heavy, weighed down, so I slowly lifted my hand to touch it. The oxygen mask made me realize I was in the hospital. “Hospital, but how?” My head throbbed more as I tried to remember what had happened. I still couldn't open my eyes well, but I sensed someone was beside me. As I tried to speak, I felt a needle prick in my hand and I drifted off again. When I finally got to open my eyes again, hours or maybe days later, the oxygen mask had been removed and the hospital smell was unmistakable. “Why am I here?” I whispered, glancing around the room. It was a private room so I had no one in there to answer my question. I shut my eyes back if that could help me remember anything. Then, the hurtful memories started flooding back. Jack….. Baby Maya…..Dr. Williams….. The police offic

Jack's car followed the police van to the Mason’s Mansion. His frustration was palpable, his feet tapping anxiously on the car mat. Grace's past behavior concerning the investigation flooded his mind, sending chills down his spine as they all began to make sense. His phone rang, shattering his thoughts. He grabbed it, fear intensifying as Isabella’s name flashed back at him. How would he tell Isabella that his mother was the culprit? The thought of Isabella’s reaction made him nauseous.He ignored the call, but the phone kept ringing. After giving him several missed calls, Isabella sent a text instead. “Hi baby, it seems you're busy. I Just want to give you an update on what’s happening. I’ve gotten our baby girl from the Winthrops and we are on our way home now. She's such a lovely mini me and can't wait for you to meet her. Love you darling.” The message read with love emojis added. Jack's eyes teared up as he read the message, he feared he would lose his marriage if Isabella ev

Without any further delay, Jack called the police station and within a few minutes, the cops surrounded the adoption agency center, arresting Mr. Oliver. They then headed straight to the hospital to arrest Dr. Augustine Williams. Dr. Williams’s eyes widened in alarm as the detectives burst into his office. Fear gripped him upon seeing Mr. Oliver, standing beside them in a handcuff. Jack was also behind them, his face twisted in a deep frown. “Dr. Williams, you're under arrest for stealing Mr. Mason's child,” the detective’s voice sent his body into tense and it started to shake. A hard knot hooked in his throat, making it hard for him to utter words as he just stood rigid, staring at the detective in horror. “Please turn around and put your hands behind your back,” Dr. Williams complied, turning around slowly, his hands trembling as the detective handcuffed him. “Em….” He was about to say but the detective swiftly cut him off. “Anything you say will be used against you in the cour