ログイン“You want to know what I would do?” He stepped closer, eyes narrowing. Then he sighed, tilting his head ever so slightly. “Gosh, Jacintha. You will be the death of me.”Jacintha squinted her nose and eyed him from head to toe, “Get out.” She seethed. The wind whistled outside, cold wind blew across the room. He glanced at the window.“Are Vida's windows closed? She might be feeling cold.”“Don't change the topic.” She scoffed as she stepped forward. Her fingers closed around his wrist before he could step back.Firm. Not gentle.Reid looked down at her hand, then up at her face.“Are you cold? Do you want a hug?” He asked jokily. She didn’t answer. Her eyes locked with his as she pulled him closer. “You.” Her eyebrows went up.“Just follow me, okay?” An obvious fake smile spread across her face.He stumbled a half-step forward, more out of surprise than resistance, catching himself with an exhale that almost became a laugh. “Jacintha—”She turned, dragging him with her out of the
Lightning flared in violent flashes, illuminating the dark clouds. Thunder struck, the sound so deep it vibrated in the floor boards, the flash reflecting on the windo. Outside, the wind howled, fierce as if it wanted to pull every building from its roots. She stood by the window, unmoving, her reflection faint against the dark glass. The windows were shut, yet it was insignificant compared to the storm brewing in her chest. Reid Andros.Her biggest problem on earth. He was interfering with her every thought. He's not supposed to be on her mind yet he stuck to her mind like a stain that won't go away.Every hateful thought, every hateful glare now came with an exception. An exception for Vida. She loves her daughter more than she could ever hate him, and that was the cruelest twist. She hated that she had to see his face constantly.~That despicable man. He doesn't deserve to be happy. He has no right to be loved~Earlier, she saw how Vida instinctively curled his arms. Maybe becaus
Just as expected, a small voice rang from the open doorway. “Mom....Dada… look. I saved you a blueberry from Switzerland!” Vida’s innocent, tone shattered the pretense, and Jacintha broke off the hug but Reid wouldn't let her go. He spun around to face, his hand resting firmly on her waist. Reid’s eyes softened slightly as he looked at the tiny figure waving a blueberry at them. He removed his hand from Jacintha's waist, opening it wide for a hug. Vida didn't hesitate, she ran into it. Reid caught and threw her in the air. Vida erupted in excited laughter. Jacintha couldn't help but smile. He continued to play with her while she giggled loudly. He tickled her while cradling her in his arms. Steadying her to face him, he arranged her hair. “Did you save one for us? Isn't that so sweet of you?” Vida nodded, “It's the biggest one! Mommy, come take a bite and share with Dad.” She raised the blueberry towards her mother. Jacintha smiled faintly, stepping closer, she held
The three estranged family members sat round the table. The dining table was set neatly, plates arranged with care, cutlery gleaming, and the small vase of white lilies in the center of the table, a stark contrast to the storm looming above the. Vida sat in her high chair, her legs swinging gently as she poked at the breakfast Jacintha had prepared. This is not the breakfast she had in mind, this is not the breakfast she wanted to enjoy with her mom and dad. Jacintha sat beside her, the table was deathly silent. The maids that brought more food and arranged the cutleries were too careful to make a noise. They knew too well of what was going on. When they left, Vida sighed. Jacintha glanced at her. She caressed her head.“Baby what's wrong? Do you want Mommy to feed you? Should mommy carry you?” Her thumb stroked Vida's small cheek softly.Vida looked up and smiled faintly.“No mommy, Vida will eat herself.” Her tiny voice warmed Jacintha's heart. “Okay sweetie”, a sweet smile sprea
“Ahh!” A sharp gasp that broke into a scream escaped her lips as she stumbled backwards. Her hands broke free from her knees into the air, her balance slipped—Harry's head shot up from his palm, reaching for her on instinct.“Kenzie—”His hand caught her wrist, but instead of holding her in place, she dragged him down with her. The office suddenly titled as they tumbled backwards. Harry landed above her.Too close.Time stalled. His hands were braced on either side of her, his weight held back just enough. Her palms pressed flat against his chest, feeling the solid rise and fall beneath her fingers. Their breaths tangled. They stared into each other's eyes. Seconds flew by. Heavy and unspoken emotions sparked in the air between them. His gaze flicked to her lips before snapping back to her eyes. Her heart hammered loud enough she was sure he could hear it.Then reality rushed back in all at once.Kenzie broke the eye contact, her head snapped to the side, blinking rapidly. Harry sc
Kenzie's brows dropped in boredom, she blinked lazily, locking eyes with Estelle. “I have somewhere to be ma'am”, She lifted her hand, checking the time on her watch. She turned and left, chin raised in pride. She didn't bow to the General Director. The President's assistant didn't bow to the General Director, the employees would have a field day.A rage so bitter she could taste it burnt Estelle's throat. She clenched her fists, her breath coming out in slow, angry takes. How dare she?! How dare she disrespect her like that? An assistant humiliating the general director. A lowly assistant! Jacintha's assistant has got some nerves! The employees kept their head low, not wanting to be her next target, one of them jabbed the other slightly. They exchanged glances, thousands of gossip for later discussion exchanged in that one glance. Estelle turned her gaze to them. The sight of them, keeping their heads low, infuriated her further. She stomped her foot on the marble floor. They fl
While Jacintha and Reid were pulling the strings of their estranged family together, Andros Group was in chaos.It has been two days since word got out that Vida is Reid and Jacintha's daughter. The tabloids tailed them but couldn't get the location of the hospital Vida was taken to. The media was
When they exited the doctor's office, the air felt heavy with thousands of questions, unspoken emotions. The silence was too loud, Jacintha sniffed, a reminder of how much she cried earlier. She followed Reid down the hallway, they reached the door of Vida's ward. He turned to her, she stopped in
The world had narrowed to the sight of her daughter’s bright, trusting face. For a heart-stopping moment, Jacintha’s every instinct was Reid’s instinct: to snatch Vida up, hide her face. But then she looked at Vida, who was beaming with joy, completely unaware of the sharks circling in the water.
The next morning, Vida was excited to got to school. She had no idea of how she turned the Internet upside down, all she remembered was her mother’s warm hug. She chattered happily to Ben about her new teacher and the big playground, her small hands clutching her lunchbox.But the atmosphere at the







