LOGINJane thought of how to start up a conversation with Nathan, but couldn’t come up with an idea, suddenly an idea struck her, and her eyes lit up.
“Brother Nathan, how was your day at the office?” Suddenly Nathan stood up.”’m full, grandpa I’m going to my room to rest,” with that he turned to leave. Jane seeing that Nathan was about to leave, turned to Mr Robinson beside her, putting on a pitiful appearance. “Grandpa is brother Nathan angry with me? I just asked him a question and he stood up and left. Jane knows that Nathan left because of her but can she really say that aloud. Seeing her pitiful appearance, which makes people think that she has been wrong, Mr Robinson consoled her . “Jane don’t think too much, Nathan is not that kind of a person, moreover you didn’t say anything bad. He left because he is done eating “ Jane couldn’t help but sneer inwardly, it sounded better than it actually was. But why did he leave immediately I asked him that question ? Do you think I shouldn’t have asked him that question? Jane continues to ask Mr Robinson stared at her. Why do I think that Jane has changed, he said in his mind. Seeing Mr Robinson staring at her,, “I’m just worried about brother Nathan, maybe his done eating, and I’m thinking too much,” she added, in other not to be seen as someone who is petty. Hearing her explanation, Mr Robinson relaxed, maybe I’m thinking too much she is just worried about Nathan, he turned to Nathan who was about to go to his room and said. “Nathan even if you’re done eating, you can’t leave your fiancée here and go inside .sit down and chat with her until she finish eating then you can take her home before going to bed. Hearing this Nathan turned around and face his grandfather, grandpa the driver can take ms.William home, and as for chatting with her,we have nothing to talk about. After saying that, he tried to leave again but grandpa Robinson angry voice made him stop in his track. “Nathan come back here and sit down what do you mean you both have nothing to talk about, if you don’t know, then let me remind you.” “You need to sit down and plan your wedding with her, discuss when you will be getting your marriage certificate, you both need to get it as soon as possible, the virginity test had been done and it’s confirmed that Jane is a virgin, so I don’t know what else you are still waiting for.” Nathan sneer inwardly, virgin indeed, is she really a virgin? I think she knows better. He came back and sat down obediently. As soon as Nathan sat down Mr Robinson stood up and left the dining table. “I’m done eating you guys chat ,” with that he left the two behind and went to his room to rest He knows that Nathan will definitely not disobey him even though he can be stubborn sometimes. Seeing her plan work out. Jane was so happy,she decided to cherish this opportunity . She put up a more pitiful appearance and turned to Nathan. “Brother Nathan. I’m sorry if I made you upset, I just wanted to chat with you..” “Don’t worry I will make it up to you in the future.” She added. “No need,” Nathan narrowed his eyes and spoke coldly looking at the woman in front of him. Seeing her pitiful face other men would have softened their mind but not Nathan. His eyes were filled with visible disdain, he hated woman who pretended to be pitiful . Even though Jane knew that Nathan does not love her, but she couldn’t help but feel disappointed by his constant rejection. But how can she give up. “Brother Nathan i know you are tired you can go in and rest, I will drive myself home,” Jane said. “I will take you home, I don’t want my grandpa to worry,” Nathan replied. When Jane heard that Nathan had agreed to take her home, she was excited but the last sentence shattered the last piece of hope she had. Just as I thought, he is only doing it so that his grandfather will not worry. On the way home both remained silent, Jane stared at Nathan’s handsome face for a long time, while Nathan focused on driving, not even sparring her a glance . Jane opened her mouth to say something but decided against it, even though she doesn’t like the silence, she knows to well that Nathan is angry because of her and she shouldn’t provoke him further. .“Uncle Shane! Stephanie is missing! We were playing near the river and then she was gone!” Jane said, eyes wide and innocent. Shane’s face went pale. He and Jane immediately ran back to the river area to look for her. That’s when they saw her. In the distance, Stephanie was half in the water, half on the bank, desperately trying to drag a boy out. Her face was blue from the cold and she was shaking, but she refused to let go. “Stephanie!” Shane shouted. He and two other men rushed in and helped her. Together, they pulled both children out of the river. Stephanie was on the verge of drowning herself. She had used the last of her strength to keep Nathan’s head above water. Both children were rushed to the hospital immediately. Nathan had swallowed a lot of water and had a fever for three days. Stephanie had a bad cold, but she recovered quickly. Although Stephanie was unconscious and didn’t say a word, Mr Robinson knew that no one would dare try to harm his grandson
She was afraid that her mother would make a move on Stephanie children first and that would trigger Stephanie to post the pictures on the internet, If Margaret found out Jane was still seeing Jorge, she would lose it. Two years ago, Margaret had warned her: to cut ties with Jorge.saying he was useless. And would ruin her . She had told Jane to focus on being Nathan’s wife , even if Nathan doesn’t love her and would never touch her , at least they would continue loving life of luxury . Jane had promised she had cut ties with Jorge . If her mother found out she lied, she would be in even more trouble. Margaret stopped pacing and looked at her daughter. Disappointment, fury, and fear all warred on her face. “You’re stupid, Jane,” Margaret said coldly. “You can’t even do anything tight . Just hope that does your accomplice doesn’t betray you. If not , even if Nathan doesn’t come for you , the police would . After all kidnapping is illegal. Jane’s jaw clenched. In her heart, a vo
5:00 AM.Jane woke up feeling groggy and disgusted.Her back ached. Her hair smelled like cheap detergent. And her skin itched from the scratchy hotel blanket.She had stayed in a small, rundown hotel on the outskirts of Star City last night because she was terrified of going home.Mr. Robinson, Nathan’s grandfather, had assured her yesterday night that "Nathan wouldn’t dare touch her."But Jane knew Nathan better than anyone. They had grown up together.If Nathan was determined to do something, no one could stop him. Not even Mr. Robinson.Jane was afraid that Nathan would send his men to her house in the middle of the night to drag her away. So she made the decision to disappear for a few hours.Staying in a five-star hotel was out of the question. Most of the luxury hotels in Star City were owned by Robinson Group. It wouldn’t take Nathan 10 minutes to find out which room she was in.So for the first time in her life, Jane slept in a cheap motel.The moment she walked into the room
Nathan also knew that Stephanie wouldn’t tell him anything until he woke up. So he forced himself to close his eyes and drift into sleep.He lay down on the stiff hospital bed and stared at the white ceiling for a while. The antiseptic smell, , the dull ache in his shoulder... it all made it difficult for him to sleep . He exhaled deeply , shut his eyes, and let exhaustion take over.A few minutes later, his breathing evened out. He had finally drifted off to sleep.Watching his steady breathing, Stephanie let out a quiet sigh of relief. For now, she had avoided the conversation. But deep down, she knew she wouldn’t be able to dodge it when he woke up. The question was already hanging in the air between them: But she needed time to think. What exactly was she going to say?A few minutes later, the door opened softly and Nicholas and Henry walked back in. Both of them looked tired, but concerned.Stephanie turned to them and forced a calm smile. “Nathan woke up earlier after the doct
Morning light crept through the thin hospital curtains.7:15 AM.Room 301 was quiet except for the steady beep of the heart monitor.Nathan was still not awake.The oxygen mask was gone. The ventilator was gone. In their place was just a thin tube of oxygen under his nose and the heavy bandage on his shoulder. His face was still pale, but there was color in his cheeks now. She knew that Nathan wasn’t awake yet , because Henry would have called to inform her if Nathan was awake.Stephanie walked into the room carrying a themos containing a warm water for Nathan.She had not slept a wink last night , the incident of last night kept replaying in her head. She and Nathan wasn’t that close but when he saw she was in danger , he had rushed in to save her . How could she not feel touch .When Stephanie walked in , Nicholas wax still asleep . He was coiled up in a small sofa in the room fast asleep. He must have dozed off for an hour because even when Stephanie walked in , he didn’t open h
The hospital was unnaturally quiet at 1:40 AM.Fluorescent lights buzzed overhead, casting a cold white glow across the empty corridors. The smell of antiseptic stung Stephanie’s nose the moment she stepped through the automatic doors.Her heels clicked against the polished floor as she rushed to the reception desk. Her hands were trembling.“Excuse me,” she said, voice hoarse. “I’m looking for Nathan Robinson. He was brought in about 30 minutes ago. Gunshot wound.”The nurse looked up, then down at her computer. “Room 301. ICU. Only family is allowed for now.”Stephanie nodded and ran.When she reached the third floor, Nicholas was already there. He was leaning against the wall outside Room 301, arms crossed, his jaw tight. Henry stood beside him, his shirt still stained with Nathan’s blood.The moment Nicholas saw her, his eyes narrowed.“You came,” he said coldly.Stephanie ignored the accusation in his tone. “How is he?”“The bullet missed his vital organs,” Henry answered before
Monday morning. Shane Williams was about to get up and prepare breakfast, when he saw the two kids already dressed and ready for school, he was shocked . “Who prepared you for school? He asked. The both exchange a glance , “we did,” the answered in unison. “Grandpa, we are not kids anymore,
Before returning to the country, Stephanie had already bought a spacious apartment at the outskirts of the capital. Away from the eyes of many, even though she knows that she can’t hide her children forever, but now she doesn’t want Nathan, Margret or her daughter Jane to find out about her childre
At Margret house. “Mom, you have to make Stephanie leave the country, Nathan and I are getting married in a few days and I don’t want any mistakes.” “I was thinking the same, but Stephanie had already left the country, I went to their house today and met only her father who told me that Stephanie
“I want to leave the country,” Stephanie said Elsie was taking aback, “leave the country? Why do you suddenly want to leave the country? Is it because of your father?” Elsie asked looking at the woman.“Steph, you haven’t told him , how will you know if he will ask you to get rid of the baby, I wa







