[Kaden]"What the fuck is the problem?" Mason asked me for the umpteenth time since we left the mall. My jaw clenched tightly as I stared out the window.What was I supposed to tell them? And why the fuck am I even angry? I saw Tilda with kids, and she not only has a partner but also twin boys! It really shouldn't matter, it fucking shouldn't, but it did, and that pissed me off even more.What gives her the right to be happy? That fucking gold digger is married to that dude and has kids! I wanted to see her break apart! I fucking wanted to see her suffer for the stunt she pulled years ago! But what now? She had what my wife and I couldn't.Are they married? I don't recall checking the dudes' marital status, but of course they should, they have kids, so they probably should!! "Kaden!" Mason tapped me from the back, drawing my attention back to him."Did something happen? Are you okay? You went after the kids and came back looking like you wanted to murder someone,""I'm okay!" I growl
[Kaden]"Ka...," She made to speak, but I swallowed her words, my hand tightening on her neck as I sucked on her lips—she whimpered, parting her lips for meA guttural growl tore from my throat as I plunged my tongue deeper into hers, claiming every inch. My fingers found the edge of her towel as I pulled it off her allowing it to fall silently at her feetMy hand moved over her tits, grabbing and fondling it hard.'It's not as firm as the one I touched six years ago,' my stupid mind chimed in, making me squeeze harder on my wife's boobs, eliciting a whimper from her.Yes, Tilda fucking disgusts me, which is why I have never fucked her when I am sober, but why does every part of her body seem to be imprinted on my head- why do I have to remember how firm her boobs were when touching my wife's own?She is a whore, a gold digger, a fucking whore who opens up her legs to anyone"Oh!" Cherry whimpered hard, pulling me out of my thoughts. She held my chest and slowly pushed me back, her ch
[Kaden] My heart clenched so tightly that I felt it would shatter as I walked down the stairs to the kitchen. "Are you done?" I asked one of the maids in the kitchen and she nodded, holding up a tray "Let me have it!" I stretched out my hand and took the breakfast from her as I made my way upstairs. I took a slow deep breath and pushed open the door to our room, my gaze drawn to Cherry's sleeping form! I walked over to the bed, dropped the tray by the side, and plopped down beside her. Leaning close, I placed a soft kiss on her forehead. She whimpered softly, her eyes slowly opening. She blinked twice, moving her hand over to her eyes and wiping off her sleepy eyes. "Good Morning!" I said softly as she bit down on her lower lip. "I brought you breakfast!" She ignored me and tried to get up, only to wince in pain. "Fuck!" She cursed under her breath, slowly pushing herself off the bed My hand curled into fists as I watched her standing up The duvet slipped off her, reveal
[Matilda]"Julia why would you scare me like that!" I mumbled as I closed the gap and tightened my grip on Julia's waistI've been trying to reach her since yesterday when we got back from the mall and it's almost twenty-four hours and she only decided to pick and rush down to my house this night"I'm so sorry baby, it won't happen again, I got caught up with work and it was just too much, we had this project at hand and we needed to submit it tonight, so we all had to pull an all-nighter, I just got off work this evening!" Julia pouted her lips and gave me that face that I couldn't stay mad at."I was worried, I thought something happened!" We walked over to the sitting room, plopping down on the couch."Nothing happened, I'm here now, I'm taking the day off, so I will be spending the night!""You better do!" I whined"Are the twins asleep?""Yes," I nodded, my hand smoothing my dark long hair as I gazed at Julia, pressing my lips into a thin line."Did something happen?" Julia asked
[Matilda]"So you two are not going to say bye to mummy?" I pouted my lips as my babies ran into Leo's arms without even looking at me.Leo promised to take them for a drive and believe me when I say Aiden and Austin are obsessed with going for a drive especially when it has to do with Leo's sports cars "But mummy, why aren't you coming with us?" Austin asked as she shifted from Leo's arms, staring back at me."Exactly, why are you not coming with us?" Leo asked, and I rolled my eyes at him."Mummy, are you going to the Mall?" Austin asked, and I shook my head."Mummy is going out with Aunty Julia,""Oh, okay, mummy. I thought you were going to the Mall to pick up everything we left the other day and ran away, because I didn't pick my toys,"My eyes widened as those words left Austin's mouth."Ran away?" Leo asked. "What is he talking about?""It's nothing, don't mind Austin, you know he talks a lot!" I shook my head, staring at Austin, but who was I kidding? Knowing Austin, he would
[Matilda]"Who in the world do we have here?" Cherry smiled as she snatched her phone from my grasp. My jaw tightened, my eyes sweeping all over her body. It's been six years, but she looked even younger"You can stop gawking sweetheart, I already know I'm beautiful!" There was mockery in Cherry's voice pulling me out of my thoughts.I drew a deep breath, my eyes shifting away from her as I tried to move past her, only to have her block my view, her eyes scanning me from head to toe"And where do you think you're going?" She snapped, blocking me. I honestly didn't have time for this. I could still feel the hatred I harbored for this thing over the years, but I wasn't ready to cause a scene.I looked at Julia as she made to speak, but I raised my hand and told her to let me handle it.I turned back to Cherry. "Could you please move out of the way?" I asked politely, hoping that she would be civil enough to do what I said, but I guess I was wrong.She laughed sarcastically, wiggling he
[Kaden] My eyes lifted from my laptop as I noticed my home office door open with a loud thud. My jaw clenched. Cherry stood in the doorway, her gaze locked on mine. She has refused to talk to me since the last time, and the more I tried to apologize, the more she distanced herself. So I just let her be "Hey!" I mumbled, watching as she stalked towards me and plopped on the seat opposite mine. "Are you okay?" I asked. She rolled her eyes as if she had not just come in here uninvited. She pulled out her phone and dropped it on my desk, making my brow crease as I stared at the shattered screen. "How can I be okay when that miserable thing decided to deliberately bump into me just to break my phone? Does she know how much this phone costs?" Cherry snapped, making my brows crease even more. What is she talking about? "What happened?" I asked with a low voice. "I ran into your miserable, gold-digging ex-wife, and she did this. Showed up in my face after six years just to un
[Kaden] "What the fuck was my business?" I asked myself this question for the umpteenth time since I left the restaurant heading to my office He's not their father, okay. So? 'Why don't you mind your fucking business?' My inner mind chimed in, making me growl. I pushed the thought aside heading straight to my office. I swerved my steering as I came to a stop in the lot of my office. Turning off the engine, I stepped out and made my way in. Giving a firm nod to some of my employees as I walked toward the elevator car leading directly to my suite I walked out of the elevator car, my gaze shifting to Vince my PA, as he walked towards me. "Good day, Sir." "Let's talk later!" I dismissed him and he nodded as I walked down the hallway to my suite. I knew Mason was already inside! My two best friends were more like brothers, and there was almost nothing they didn't know about me. Pushing open the double doors to my suite, I walked straight towards my desk when I spotted
[Kaden]"Daddy, Mommy, please," one of the twins cried out, as he stared from me to his motherWas I insane to say my heart was thumping so fast with the idea of spending the night right here? Like what exactly was wrong with me? It should be because of my kids right, seeing my boys cry was breaking my heart and that was why I said the first thing that came to my mind without thinking about it"It's okay, Daddy is going to spend the night,""No!! You would never," Tilda blurted out, her eyes boring into mine. I tilted my neck, my brow creasing into a frown as I stared from her to the kids. Was she blind or something, seeing that the kids were bawling"Mommy, you don't want Daddy to spend the night," Aiden or Austin said and I watched as Tilda's eyes snapped shut, cursing under her breathShe flashed them a smile, that didn't quite reach her eyes."No baby of course, I want Daddy to...," She paused, glaring daggers at me before turning to the kids. "To spend the night but Daddy is very
[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