[Matilda]"What the hell are you doing?" I snapped, staring into his eyes as he straightened up"What do you mean?" Kaden asked, a smirk curling up his lips. "Aren't we supposed to talk, or are you planning on not letting me get the three days a week too?"I rolled my eyes, walking over to the plate rack as I carefully placed the plate I could have ended up breaking it if I wasn't careful"Don't think everyone is as selfish as you, young man," I snapped, turning my attention to him as I leaned against the kitchen cabinet. "You were with the kids, and they weren't letting go so isn't it normal for me to stay still until we are alone? Or do you want me to discuss in front of the kids?" My eyes were shifting from him to the doorway to make sure the kids weren't coming"We can talk now, they are busy with their games," Kaden said. I averted my eyes from him and walked over to the living room and truly they were busy with whatever game they were playing on their iPadI took a deep breath a
[Matilda]"You mean he's not yet back?" I bit down on my lower lip as Julia, my best friend asked on the phone. I nodded as if she could see me, pressing my lips into a thin line."He's not back Julia, it's been a week, I'm scared I don't even know if he's okay!" My hand moved to my eyes as I wiped off the tears that were rolling down my cheeks "Don't tell me you're worried about that asshole of a man, you fucking know that he's having the best time of his life right now with that whore he calls a mistress. Tilda listen the man who made you enter that disgusting marriage is dead, don't you think it's time you leave that asshole of a husband!" Julia snapped, I shut my eyes for a moment, allowing the tears to fall freely.Yes, Mr. Black Donovan, my father-in-law, passed away a week ago, and he was the reason why I got into this marriage. Even though I knew Kaden hated me so much up until now because of what happened three years ago. Even when I was innocent of his accusations, that did
[Matilda]"Kaden, why aren't you saying anything? What is she doing here and whose bags are those?" My voice wavered, my heart clenching painfully as I searched his face for answers. Kaden looked up at me, scoffing, shaking his head like I was nothing more than a joke"And who are you to ask me questions in my house, Matilda?""Your wife, of course," I shot back, my voice trembling with defianceKaden scoffed, tilting his head as his gaze shifted to the maids who were taking the bags upstairsTheir movement didn't distract me from the mocking laughter ringing behind me, the two uninvited women in my house, basking in their audacity as if my house were some stage for their entertainmentKaden signaled the maids to take the last luggage that he had in his hands that I hadn't even noticed earlier before he turned towards me, his silver orbs staring right into mine"Does that give you the right to ask stupid questions here? Do you even know how much a house costs, and how dare you questio
[Matilda]My heart was pounding in my chest, the ache so sharp that it hurt with every beat. Tears streamed down my face, but all I could see was darkness. I was too weak to moveTaking a slow deep breath I slowly opened my eyes, but quickly shut them as the blinding light hit my orbs"Ouch!" I winced in pain as a loud headache exploded in my temples as if a thousand knives had been stabbed into my brain all at once. Taking another deep breath, I opened my eyes again, trying to take in the environment I was in. My eyes darted around, and within a few minutes, I recognized the room. One of my guest bedrooms"What am I doing here?" My brows creased together as I attempted to stand up, only to halt as the door opened revealing my husband's private doctor"Mrs. Donovan you're awake!" The doctor said softly, taking steady steps towards me, making my brows furrow even more. What is he doing here?I watched in silence as he walked toward me, his hand moving over to my forehead as if checkin
[Matilda]"Should I remind you of it for the umpteenth time?" Kaden smirked, taking steady steps towards me with his jaw clenching hard. I stumbled back, my body trembling as I fought to steady my breathing."Kaden I...I..." My voice trailed off as my back met the cold wall. Kaden hovered over me, his silver orbs fixed deeply on mine, I tried to say something but my words got cut in my throat, all I could see was a man I love with my life. A man I would do anything for"I asked you a fucking question, would you like me to spell it out again?" Kaden snapped, his silver eyes pinning me down. He smirked and took a step back, arms crossed over his chest.My heart raced as my gaze shifted to his powerful arms, his muscles flexing with every movement, I quickly looked away, swallowing hard against the intense tingling that spread across my stomach"Matilda, let me remind you one more time, that you are nothing but a nightmare," Kaden paused, dragging his tongue across his lips. "A nightmare
[Kaden]"I'm very proud of you, baby!" Cherry approached me and sat on my lap, buck naked, biting down on her lower lip. "I can imagine how happy you are now, that she's out of your life," Cherry said softly, swirling her ass around my cock.I was supposed to be happy right? I was supposed to smile and be happy as Matilda walked out of the room with the divorce papers, right? But why was...?"Kaden..." Cherry's voice pulled me out of my thoughts making my eyes shift back to her. "What's wrong? Are you okay?""Sure baby, why won't I be?" I leaned in, pressing a soft kiss on her lips."Well, I'm the happiest woman on the planet right now!""Tell me about it!" I bit back a chuckle, watching Cherry circle her tongue over her lips, she straddled me, rubbing her bare pussy on my clothed cock. A moan slipped from her lips as I stared right into her eyes."Well I'm happy I have you back, having Matilda take you away from me for three years was...""She never took me away from you baby, you ha
[Kaden]My lips curled into a smirk as I stormed down the stairsI growled, shoving my hand into my pocket as I walked straight out and towards the gate. I bet she's out there begging my security guard to let her friend in. What is Matilda thinking, that I'll change my mind if she calls her friend to beg me?My eyes darted around as I approached the gate, and I couldn't see Matilda anywhere close I pressed my lip into a thin line as Remo, my security guard, approached me."I'm sorry, boss, but she refused to leave and has been banging on the gate nonstop..." His words trailed off as the gate banged even louder."Open the gate," I orderedRemo walked towards the gate and pulled it open. I stared at the redhead, as she stood there with her car parked to the side. I tilted my neck staring at her, and within seconds, she was walking toward me"Where's Matilda?" She roared, standing right in front of me, staring at me like she was looking at the most disgusting thing ever.I never liked
[Matilda]I felt utterly humiliated and insulted to my core. What did I ever do to Kaden to deserve this? Did I want to leave this minute, without entering that room or touching anything in there, of course I wanted toBut I knew I had some important items that belonged to my late parents in my closet. I took a deep breath when I suddenly felt a warm hand on my shoulder."It's fine," Julia cooed next to me. I was surprised when I saw her walk in here because I knew Kaden had specifically banned her from entering his house.I wiped my teary eyes and turned towards her. "How did you get in?" I asked softly"I don't think that's what we should be discussing right now, go pack your bags, and let's leave this place!" Julia said. And my eyes shifted as I noticed someone running towards me from the other direction"Ma'am, are you alright?" Zia, one of the maids asked me, breathing heavily as she stared back and forth, her brows creasing in a deep frown. Zia was one person I was a bit close
[Matilda]"What the hell are you doing?" I snapped, staring into his eyes as he straightened up"What do you mean?" Kaden asked, a smirk curling up his lips. "Aren't we supposed to talk, or are you planning on not letting me get the three days a week too?"I rolled my eyes, walking over to the plate rack as I carefully placed the plate I could have ended up breaking it if I wasn't careful"Don't think everyone is as selfish as you, young man," I snapped, turning my attention to him as I leaned against the kitchen cabinet. "You were with the kids, and they weren't letting go so isn't it normal for me to stay still until we are alone? Or do you want me to discuss in front of the kids?" My eyes were shifting from him to the doorway to make sure the kids weren't coming"We can talk now, they are busy with their games," Kaden said. I averted my eyes from him and walked over to the living room and truly they were busy with whatever game they were playing on their iPadI took a deep breath a
[Matilda]"Daddy, Austin, daddy is here!" Aiden sprang up from the couch rushing to the door where Kaden was standing with smiles all over his face. He dropped the bag in his hand and crouched down in time, grabbing him in his arms"Daddy!!" Austin ran down the stairs where he had gone to pick up his iPad. I watched as his eyes lit up as he ran towards Kaden, practically flying into his armsA smile spread across my lips as I watched him grabbing and spinning them around"My big boys," He cooed, placing a kiss on their hair. "How are you? Who missed Daddy?" Kaden asked placing them down I've known him so well to tell that there wasn't his hint of fear when the kids came running to him like he was a bit surprised that they did so and even when I didn't know the reason I could tell it was how the kids witnessed him lose in the courtroom"Daddy I missed you," Aiden smiled, pulling Kaden's hand and trying to swing with it"Me too Daddy, Mommy said you were busy that's why you've not come
[Matilda]"Mommy, so we're going to start school soon?" Aiden asked excitedly as we walked back into the house with our shopping bags"Yes baby, are you excited about it?" I asked and he nodded, his tongue swirling around the lollipop in his hand"Yes Mommy, I've missed all my friends," Aiden said. My eyes shifted to Austin and I didn't fail to notice how his lips pouted into a small frown. I could tell he was so much enjoying their homeschoolingAt least, I could tell that everything was a bit over now even when I knew I should also be on the lookout. I knew how ruthless Donovan could be. But my children's life shouldn't be on pause"Mommy but I like my home teacher, why can't we school at home like we always do?" Austin asked as we walked into the kitchen. I placed the shopping bag on top of the counter before grabbing the little ones Austin and Aiden were holding"I know you like your home teacher my love, but it's time you resume school okay? Tell me don't you miss all your friend
[Kaden]I rolled my neck, the stiffness in it mirroring the tension in my chest as I stared at the files spread across my study table. After yesterday’s conversation with Mason and Ryan, we agreed to look deeper into the hospital records—and get a clearer picture of what we’re dealing with. That’s why I’d scheduled a meeting with someone I knew at the hospital. Three days from now.I glanced at the time on my wristwatch just as a knock echoed on the door.“Come in,” I called out, barely lifting my eyes from the files on my table “Sir, breakfast is ready,” I stared up at Zia, my head maid as she stood right in front of my doorI waved her off. “I’m not eating this morning.”She didn’t budge. Just stood there staring at me like I’d said something impossible.I looked up, arching a brow. “Zia, is there something else?”She hesitated, then stepped back with a slight shake of her head. “No, sir.”“Then you can go,” I said firmly.As she left, I sighed, dragging my hand down my face. My th
[Kaden]My chest tightened. Someone helped him get to my father? It was possible for my father to have passed from a heart attack following his condition but was it natural or was it triggered?"This doesn't make sense Kaden. Oh good lord, no don't tell me my husband was murdered," my mum palmed her face"Mom, don't do this, we are not sure yet, we only have to look into it," Loretta said and my mother stiffened before turning to face her"Look into it? Where are we supposed to do that from?" My mother snapped making Loretta flinch, taking a step back"The only one who can give us an answer to this is dead," my mum voiced out, her teeth clenched tightly. I swallowed hard leaning back in my seatDr Arlan died a week after my father's death! Was this...?"Could it be that this also has something to do with Doctor Arlan's death?" I voiced out, my mother and sister's eyes snapping towards me"Exactly, him dying a week after your father's death? And now theirs a report that looks like your
[Kaden]The drive to the Donovan mansion was too quiet. My hand stayed locked around the steering wheel, tighter than usual. Loretta’s voice wouldn’t stop echoing in my head—and neither would the sound of my mother’s shaky breathing.What the hell was going on?The second I stepped into the mansion, I felt it. Something was off. The air was heavy and tense. I hadn’t even made it halfway down the hall when Loretta rushed up to me, her brows drawn tight.“Where’s Mom?” I asked before she could say anything.“She’s in Dad's study,” she said quickly.I didn’t stop to respond. My steps were sharp against the marble floor as I headed straight for the study. My chest got tighter the closer I got. The door creaked a little as I pushed it open.She looked up the moment I entered. And just from the look on her face, I knew it wasn’t good. My stomach turned.She barely visited Dad's study ever since he passed. Neither did she try to touch any of his things. According to her, revisiting the memor
[Kaden]The past few days have been the most chaotic days of my life. Trying to make sure my mum wouldn't do anything silly. Hell, I knew Vivian Donovan and I know talking her out of it wouldn't work so the the only thing I am doing is keeping track of her. Because I know she can be ruthless when she wants to but they should at least trust me and let me handle thisMy jaw locked as a knock came on the door making me tilt my neck as I stared at the blank laptop I've been trying to work on a thing or two but I just couldn't do anything"Come in," I ordered and the door swung open revealing my PA, "Sir," he walked closer to me with the stacks of files in his hand. "I needed your signatures on these files," He said before dropping the files on the tableI leaned closer and pulled the file closer. I grabbed them one after the other placing my signatures on itMy mind was still a whole mess. Would I be seen as selfish to say I was considering what Cherry said days back even if I wouldn
[Matilda]The moment Leo’s lips crashed against mine, everything in my body went stiff. At first, the warmth of his mouth felt like a comforting embrace, but then, something shifted. My heart hammered in my chest, thudding so loudly in my ears that I was sure he could hear it. My mind screamed at me. Kiss him back. Just this once. Hold him. Let go. But the more I tried to close my eyes and lose myself in the moment, the more off it felt.The connection wasn’t there. It should’ve been—it should have been, but it wasn’t. My breath caught in my throat, and my body froze in place, resisting him. Leo’s kiss deepened, but my lips stayed unmoving as if betraying the very person who had stood by me through everything. The guilt hit me harder than I expected, settling in the pit of my stomach like a heavy stone.Why couldn’t I kiss him back? Why couldn’t I just let go and feel something for him? Leo wanted me. He cared for me. I could see it in the way he looked at me, how he always stepped i
[Matilda]The soft clinking of plates filled the dining room. Tonight, it wasn’t heavy in my chest like it had been these past few weeks. It felt freeAiden and Austin were seated across the table, devouring their food as if nothing else in the world mattered. I wasn’t sure if they’d ignored what they’d witnessed in the courthouse or if they’d somehow completely forgotten about it. I wasn’t leaning toward the latter. My kids were far too inquisitive for that. But they didn’t say a word about it since we stepped into the house"Congratulations once again, we did it," Leo’s voice broke through my thoughts. His deep tone was warm as he raised his glass in my direction. I shifted my eyes to Julia, before clinking my glass against Leo’s."Thank you," I mumbled, our glasses tapping together softly. He smiled, taking a sip of his wineI knew the kind of man Kaden was, and I knew he wouldn’t take no for an answer. His ego wouldn’t allow it. That much was clear. Kaden Donovan never backed down