LOGINJust 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 Vida's outstre
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 having a field day. And that field day was like a bad hair day for Andros Group.Throughout the lobby, phone calls rang out, interns and receptionist went up and down answering them. “No comments.”“We have no comments on that.”“We will release an official statement soon.”“We have no idea about that.”“No comments.”Estelle, as the General Director, announced an emergency meeting. The assistants of the President and Vice-President were present, the most important figures and subject of scrutiny was absent.Both Reid and Jacintha were not picking calls.The meeting room was quiet, everyone stared at the files in front of them. The silence heavy, they were all tired. They had to manage heav
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 her tracks, glancing up at him. It is today that she just realized how tall he is, her cheeks went hot recalling how they hugged earlier. “You should go home and get some rest,” Reid said, his voice low with exhaustion. He ran a hand over his face. “I will stay with her.”For a moment, all her anger was gone, replaced with the desperation of a tired mother. But, the doctor's words echoed in her mind. “Why did the doctor say ‘biological mother’?” she asked, her voice dangerously low. “You did not... you did not put Bianca’s name on my daughter's birth certificate as her mother, did you?”Reid’s lips parted, he shook his head slowly, brows snapped together. “No! I didn’t. Bianca accompani







