The ringing of the phone abruptly stopped as Lillian's sharp voice cut through to Leonardo."What do you want?" She demanded.Leonardo's jaw tightened, his eyes burning with rage at the sound of her voice. "Are you out of your mind, Lillian? I thought I was clear last time. Where is my daughter?" He snapped."You have no right to raise your voice at me, Leonardo," Lillian shot back. "I’m the one in control here. What you should be doing is apologizing and asking what I want from you in exchange for your daughter."Leonardo glanced at Elliot, his eyebrows raised in inquiry. Elliot met his gaze and gave a thumbs-up, silently encouraging him as he continued to work on the computer.Leonardo turned his attention back to Lillian, determined to extend the conversation. However, he remained resolute in his refusal to apologize, convinced she had received exactly what she deserved from him."You know, Lillian, I've been wondering where you get your audacity. How dare you abduct my child?" He
Hayley finally returned to her apartment in Kleeton City after spending hours in transit with Rosalie and Emily. As soon as they entered the house, she hurried to her daughter's room, dreading the confirmation of her worst fears. As she stepped inside, it was obvious that Daisy was missing, just as she had anticipated. Faced with a lonely presence, she halted in her tracks, her heart breaking. Tears welled in Hayley's eyes, her heart heavy with sorrow as she approached her toddler's closet. Her hand trembled as she reached for the space that held her child's clothing. She pulled out one of Daisy's favorite jackets, a gift from her fourth birthday celebration. Bringing the fabric close to her face, she wept openly, clutching the cloth as if it could bring her daughter back. The stark reality of her daughter's absence hit Hayley hard, shattering her heart. Until that moment, she had not fully grasped the depth of what had happened. "I'm so sorry, my baby," Hayley whispered through her
Hayley stood momentarily stunned, processing the astonishing news of her newfound wealth. It was almost beyond her comprehension. She could hardly believe it."You are now a multi-millionaire," Rosalie's words reverberated in her mind, as the world around her began to blur."Am I really a multi-millionaire?" she pondered silently, skepticism creeping into her thoughts."Hayley! Hayley!" Emily's voice broke through her daze, prompting her to blink rapidly and shake off the confusion.Turning towards the two women before her, she saw their faces alight with joy."I am so happy for you, Hayley! You did it! You did it!" Emily exclaimed, her eyes brimming with tears as she enveloped Hayley in a warm embrace.Despite her lingering shock, Hayley returned the hug, wrapping her arms around Emily in gratitude.Watching the heartfelt exchange, Rosalie wore a broad smile, feeling like the proudest mother in the world. She marveled at Hayley's talent and intelligence, reflecting on how fortunate s
"Where is Luca's restaurant, and do you have any idea why she would want to meet there?" Rosalie inquired, directing her question toward Hayley. Lost in her thoughts, Hayley shook her head. "No. I have no idea, Mom. Luca's restaurant is located in the center of the City, just a few miles from here. I think I'd be safe if I went.." "You can't go, mi reina," Leonardo interjected, his tone heavy with concern. "I have to, Leonardo. You heard what she said," Hayley replied, turning to face him. Leonardo shook his head vehemently. "There's no way you're seriously considering this..." "What choice do I have?" She corked her brows at him. "She's your foster mother, remember? She's crazier than Lillian. I didn't even realize she was Lillian's accomplice until now. Please, baby, I can't risk your safety. Wendy is too dangerous. I wouldn't know what to do if anything happened to you, mi reina. Please," he pleaded, his eyes filled with worry. Seeing the fear in his gaze, Hayley felt a warmt
Wendy fell silent for a few seconds, her brows deepened in a frown as she grappled with her inner thoughts. She wondered if she had heard Rosalie clearly the first time. Rosalie hadn't mentioned Hayley's name, so she may be talking about someone else. There was no way she might have found out about Hayley.Swallowing the lump that had formed in her throat, Wendy regained composure and her expression turned stoic as she turned to Rosalie. "I don't know what you're talking about, Rosalie. But I suggest you leave. I have a guest coming in soon." She said resolutely.Rosalie watched her intently, amusement dancing in her eyes as she couldn't believe the woman. Was she seriously trying to pretend like she didn't know about Hayley? Or was it that Wendy took her for a clown?"You can lie and pretend all you want, Wendy, but Hayley is not coming. You do know Hayley is my daughter, don't you?" She replied derisively.It was only then that realization fully dawned on Wendy, instinctively causin
Wendy felt her heart drop as the weight of Rosalie's words hit her. Stunned to silence, she fixated her gaze on Rosalie, disbelief coursing through her as her pulse quickened. As she locked eyes with Rosalie's smug expression, her heart twisted with despair even further. How could this be? Quickly diverting her gaze, Wendy scanned the room, hoping to find any signs that would validate or refute Rosalie's claims. To her astonishment, she noticed that very few or no persons in the restaurant resembled law enforcement. Only a handful of couples occupied the far side of the room, leaving Wendy puzzled. She couldn't fathom what was happening. If Rosalie had claimed she was surrounded, then how come no cops were in the room with them? Was Rosalie deceiving her? She questioned inwardly, her racing her heart slowly calming. Perhaps this was merely a ploy from Rosalie to instill fear in her.With that thought, Wendy scoffed, redirecting her attention back to Rosalie. "You certainly have a se
"Baby, are you certain it's alright for you to join me? I mean, I'll be okay if you say you can't. Please, baby, I don't know what I'd do if..." Leonardo inquired, his concern evident in his tone. He struggled to express his apprehensions when Hayley gently interrupted him, cutting him off."Hey, Hey, it's okay," she reassured him, cradling his face as she gazed into his eyes. Leonardo felt the intensity of her gaze. "I’ll be fine, I promise. We’ll get through this together; you don’t need to worry about me.""But I still have my doubts, mi reina," he replied in a concerned whisper."I appreciate your concern, Leonardo, and I love that you care about me. But I'm reassuring you now that everything will be alright. And I'm coming with you. Daisy is my daughter too," she said, her flickering between his but Leonardo simply exhaled softly."We'll get through this together, okay?" She added before lifting herself slightly to kiss his lips softly. Just as she began to pull away, Leonardo t
Wendy scrutinized Rosalie intently as she continued yapping about her. She had already anticipated Rosalie's every action and was merely biding her time for the perfect opportunity to make her own move. The need to escape surged within her. Wendy was acutely aware of an unobtrusive exit in the restaurant that could facilitate her escape without attracting the attention of the cops. However, she sensed the scrutiny of the officers observing her from a distance, making her escape seem somewhat implausible. Nonetheless, she remained undeterred. Her need for freedom was paramount, and nothing would stand in her way; not Rosalie, not the police. If it came to it, she was prepared to resort to drastic measures, even if it meant using a firearm in broad daylight. She didn't care anymore."You know, Owen mentioned that you've always had a wild side, but I never imagined it would be like this..." Rosalie's words echoed in Wendy's mind at the mention of her past lover.Annoyance surged within
Not an update.🥲 It's been quite a journey and I'm thrilled to announce to you, that this is the end of Hayley and Leonardo's story. I hope you enjoyed your read. And I'm sorry if I didn't meet some of your expectations. You can also let me know if you want a book 2 and I'll try my best to work towards it. THANK YOU FOR 5K FOLLOWERS!! I'm just here to express my immense gratitude to y'all that supported my book throughout. God bless you so much! I am lucky to have you all as my amazing readers and followers. Y'all are the best! * You can chat me up on F******k @Author Mira, if you wish to connect. I'd love that🥹🤗 * Please, let me know in the comments if you enjoyed this book🙏 Your favorite moments, and the moments that annoyed you the most 😂 * And also, my loves, my second book is out! Please, do well to check it out. You'll be surprised by who it centers on! The title is; EX-HUSBAND'S REGRET; Mommy, please forgive Daddy. * A book about Clara Campbell, Hayley's friend, will
Later that afternoon, three hours into the event, Hayley made her way to the parking lot where her car was situated. She had excused herself from the guests and Leonardo, explaining that she needed to visit someone. That someone, of course, was Adrian.Since her conversation with Emily earlier, she had been feeling increasingly unsettled. A myriad of thoughts and unanswered questions weighed heavily on her mind, leaving her feeling guilty and heartbroken as she reflected on Adrian's attitude towards her. Although she had intended to see him after the event, her impatience grew overwhelming; she could no longer wait. She needed to speak with him, to personally apologize for the past, and to invite him to the grand opening of her second company in two weeks since he hadn't made it to this one nor her wedding, a month ago. After asking Emily for Adrian's whereabouts, Hayley resolved to visit him at his office right after delivering her keynote address. With that, she made her way toward
[TWO MONTHS LATER ] "Cheers!" the crowd joyfully exclaimed as Hayley cut the red ribbon. A broad smile illuminated Hayley's face as she wielded the scissors to sever the ribbon. "Congratulations, Nina!" several guests called out, their applause filling the air, evidence of their excitement.That afternoon, Hayley couldn't hide her radiant smile as she took in her surroundings, her eyes roaming the place. She marveled at the impressive building before her, topped with a striking black sign that read 'NINA's ARTISTRY AVENUE,' still in awe that it truly belonged to her.But then again, it was the grand opening of her newly established company, and she was surrounded by distinguished guests, billionaires, and affluent investors eager to explore partnership opportunities with her enterprise. Hayley was brimming with immense joy. Upon the cutting of the ribbon, the guests went inside to survey the building, and each of her artworks that were in it. They were served a variety of drinks
The announcement of Hayley and Leonardo's engagement made headlines just two weeks following the proposal, as they eagerly began planning their extravagant wedding celebration. Leonardo was determined to marry within a month, expressing his impatience to officially welcome Hayley as his lawfully wedded wife once again. Images of the couple flooded the Internet, captivating fans and followers alike. Their connection had grown significantly stronger now that past issues were resolved. Hayley felt a genuine sense of happiness as she reclined on Leonardo's bed, anticipating the usual morning breakfast from him. Leonardo had made it his duty to always serve her breakfast in bed after any long passionate night. Just like the past five mornings, this was no exception as Leonardo had also made mad love to her the previous night. Ever since they got engaged, they'd been all over each other, having sex everywhere and any corner of the mansion, ranging from Leonardo's study to the kitchen, the b
Hayley woke up the next day, feeling slightly sore down there, a vivid reminder of what had transpired the previous night as she tried to recall. A coy smile tugged at her lips as she stretched out her weary body. As she fluttered her eyes open, she noticed she was the only one in the room.She instinctively turned over, hoping he'd be right behind her but to her disappointment, he wasn't also there. Hayley frowned, massaging her temples as she felt a wave of loneliness enveloped her. She couldn't help but ponder about Leonardo's whereabouts. Yawning tiredly, she lifted the mattress of her body to realize she was already cladded in one of his oversized Tshirts. A warm smile crossed her face as she recognized that Leonardo must have dressed her up in that because she had no recollection of doing so herself the previous night. Smiling with newfound excitement, she draped the mattress over herself, gazing up at the ceiling. Just then, she felt an unusual weight on her finger and when s
"Yeah," Hayley nodded curtly though she felt drained. A smile spread across his face and he glanced down at where they were joined, witnessing his cum flow from her pussy. He redirected his gaze back to her and whispered. "You're sore, aren't you?"Hayley nodded slowly, her eyes still dazed with a mix of lust and tiredness. "A bit."Leonardo regarded her and nodded. "This is the last, I promise." He said reassuringly, leaning in to kiss her lips. While kissing her, he began moving his waist upward and downward, his already surged dick thrusting into her channel deeply.Soft moans began fleeing from Hayley's lips once more, her visions blurring as she felt her arousal resurfaced. She hugged his back, wrapping her legs around his waist as he moved in and out of her repeatedly. Leonardo carefully angled his thrusts, taking her slowly and passionately as he wasn't just fucking her this time but making love to her. Hayley whined, feelings of ecstasy flooding through her as Leonardo buri
He rammed into her unexpectedly, causing Hayley to scream as a blend of immense pain and pleasure coursed through her. Leonardo's cock was buried deep inside her channel but he paused, allowing her to adjust to his size as he had taken her unexpectedly. His dick pulsated inside of her as her walls clamped around him.Their bodies joined; he paused, watching her as she struggled to catch her breaths, her face twisting with pain. Leonardo lowered himself to soothe her, his lips latching onto hers as he made to reduce her discomfort. Hayley whimpered amidst the kiss as he began moving in and out of her in a slow yet deep thrust. He was allowing her the moment to take him in fully and also being careful as well as he never forgot she was pregnant.Hayley caressed Leonardo's head, brushing her lips against his as he began fucking her, his pace increasing slowly with each passing thrust."Fuck, mi reina, you're so tight..." Leonardo growled out, stealing a glance down at where they were jo
As she spoke, Leonardo looked down at her with a smile, warmth spreading through him. He felt a deep sense of satisfaction hearing Hayley openly express her feelings. A rush of sensations enveloped him, intensifying as he became aware of his arousal pressing against her lower abdomen. Hayley’s inviting smile widened as she adjusted her position, allowing him to settle more comfortably against her. She squirmed slightly, breathing softly while maintaining eye contact. One hand wrapped around the back of his neck, while the other gently caressed his cheek.Before she could voice her thoughts, Leonardo beat her to it. "I love you," he declared, his gaze locked on hers, eager for her response. Her smile brightened as she tenderly traced his face with her thumb. "I love you too, Leonardo. And I'm so glad you’re the father of my children."A proud smile spread across his face, her words filling him with warmth and affection. Without a moment's hesitation, he leaned in to capture her lips
His tongue danced around her sensitive bud, drawing a soft whimper from Hayley as she tangled her fingers in his hair, tugging at the strands. Her legs were hung over his shoulders as his head remained buried in her core.Hayley gasped for breath as Leonardo traced his tongue along her slit, teasingly reaching her clit, sucking and licking with an intensity that suggested he had everything to lose. "Ah, yes, baby, right there..." Hayley moaned, tilting her head back in ecstasy, her eyes fluttering shut. Despite the air conditioning in Leonardo's room, beads of sweat glistened on her temples, her body ignited with an unquenchable desire."Mm, mm, L-Leonardo," she squirmed beneath him, but his firm grasp held her in place, preventing her from escaping his tantalizing ministrations.He continued to suck and lick until she began to writhe in response, her legs trembling as her climax approached. High-pitched moans escaped her lips as she begged him to continue, but in typical fashion, Le