Pepper POV
“Shhh!”
I woke up to the sound of the children’s hushed tones.
Though my mind is awake, my eyes won’t keep up. It was still closed, refusing to open.
It must be due to my keeping up all night.
“Do you think Mommy is dead?” One of them asked before I felt someone's finger under my nose.
“She’s breathing. She is not dead yet.” Came the pronouncement, and I heard their sighs of relief.
All were silent before another voice piped in.
“But she could be dying?” A girl’s voice said in ur
Victor's POVWith all the resources at my disposal, it didn't require much effort on my team’s part to locate my ex-wife's address.I grinned in excitement when my security team reported that they had found her, but they also brought a little bit of information that put a frown on my face.Just as I was racking my head on how to compete with her two suitors, my men reported she had a visitor. The popular actor and producer, Jeremy Quinn.When they dug further, they found out that Jeremy Quinn was also courting Pepper.I was quite taken aback. My ex-wife must be really something to catch the attention of these three powerful men.Now, the stiffer competition made
Pepper POV“I am going crazy!” I lamented to Shan as the rest of the day unfolded. Shan laughed. She must have seen the suffering look on my face and commented, “At least you did not have to bring a sitter for each of the children.” If she meant to comfort me with her words, the effect was the opposite. I looked at the backs of my children, trailing their preferred suitor for me. Aaron was enjoying his perch atop Jeremy’s shoulders. Asher and Alan were playing tag. My son is the “it”. On the other hand, Althea held Samuel’s hands while they talked in muted tones. “What do you think they are talking about? They look serious.” I whispered to Shan. My gaze was fixed suspiciously on my girl. Knowing Althea, I highly doubt it’s good. She can be a little bit naughty at times. Twice as much as her two brothers combined. Shan did not help allay my fears. Her comment made me worry.“From the expressions on their faces, I think it was quite serious. Maybe they are planning on annihil
Victor POVI woke up and hit the treadmill in my home gym. After thirty minutes, I stopped, wiped my face and body with the towel that I placed on the chair, and carefully padded to my kitchen to make some coffee. While waiting for the coffee, I sat in the breakfast nook and checked my emails and daily schedule.This has been a habit for me. Gym, coffee, work. When I finished the coffee, I rose from the chair, washed the mug, and placed it on the drainer before I went to my room to shower. Thirty minutes later, I emerged from the room, ready to take on the world. My first stop was the office, as I had an early conference with the managers. It was supposed to be yesterday, right after the investors’ meeting. Still, I was shocked to see Pepper and her children that I cancelled all my appointments yesterday. My father, Benedict Gunner, was furious. It was so not like me to cancel a meeting, but I was too shaken after my confrontation with Pepper and her children. Besides, Benedict
Pepper POVI ignored Victor Gunner and pretended not to see him. I turned my head purposely toward the pool area, and my eyes found Dr. Alan Peters. He had already gotten out of the pool and was walking toward me with his serious face on. “Sorry,” I told him, but my tone lacked the apology warranted by the occasion.In fact, I felt proud of myself. I was able to beat him. It may not be a contest, but still, the feeling that I was able to win against him makes me feel proud. The shouts of joy coming from my children also added to the confidence I felt. When Alan reached me, he wrapped his arms around my shoulder.“Congratulations!” He said in a subdued voice, but the twinkle in his eyes was unmistakable. I veered my attention back to the place where I last saw Victor and was surprised that he was still standing there, gawking at us. Not long after, my triplets, especially Aaron, came charging toward us. They immediately wedged themselves between us, providing a barrier that is
Pepper POV“Shhh!”I woke up to the sound of the children’s hushed tones.Though my mind is awake, my eyes won’t keep up. It was still closed, refusing to open.It must be due to my keeping up all night.“Do you think Mommy is dead?” One of them asked before I felt someone's finger under my nose.“She’s breathing. She is not dead yet.” Came the pronouncement, and I heard their sighs of relief.All were silent before another voice piped in.“But she could be dying?” A girl’s voice said in ur
Pepper POVWe were already eating dinner when Samuel showed up. Althea jumped from her seat to greet him. “Daddy!” I winced at the ease with which Althea shifted from calling him Daddy Samuel to plain Daddy. I wanted to restrain her, but how can I begrudge my daughter that freedom if it gave her immeasurable happiness?I can see how much she adored Samuel, and the feeling was mutual. “Hello, sweetheart. I heard what happened? Were you hurt?” He asked Althea, but he was looking at me. His gaze was piercingly knowing.He sat haunched on his feet, allowing Althea to sit on his legs while they talked.Althea, in response, shook her head.“We are not hurt. That man was an easy target.” Althea commented, proudly showing Samuel her hands for inspection.She even allowed him to check her face to see whether she was sporting any gash from the skirmish with Victor.I groaned in my head. My children are growing precocious with each passing day. Alan, their pediatrician, told me that it was to