Layla’s POV A soft tap from Drake made me realize I had gotten home. “Thank you so much, Drake,” I said and gave him a peck. “ You are most welcome,” Drake replied. I got out of the vehicle and walked towards the door. Before I could press the bell, the door opened, and Aria ran to hug me. “Welcome, Mummy,” Aria said “ Thank you, my baby,” I said, lifting her up “Welcome home,” Bridget said “ Thank you,” I said, walking in. I saw a file on the table and asked what it was about. “A dispatch brought it later today, saying it was for you,” Bridget responded. I looked at the file and saw a stamp. “Why would Ethan send over a file,” I thought. I opened the file and read its contents. “This must be a joke,” I said out loud “What is in it?” Bridget asked “Look through it,” I said, passing it to her. I watched as her expression changed. “Mummy, is everything okay?” Aria asked, looking concerned. I looked at my concerned daughter and rubbed her hair. “Yes baby, everyth
Ethan’s POVWhat happens if Layla found out she was still married to me? She would think I intentionally held her down to use it against her. “I would have to find the right time to inform her,” I said to myselfI drove through the gates and parked outside, deep in thoughts.I was not yet over Layla, and she didn’t still care about me. I wished I could explain everything to her, but I knew she wouldn’t understand.Layla was a tough woman now that she was powerful. I turned off the ignition and dialed her line.“Hello, Layla,” I said“Hello, is there a problem?” Layla responded “I just wanted to check if you got home safely,” I explained “I am not home yet, but I am safe,” Layla said“Okay,” I saidI didn’t know what to say anymore but didn’t want to hang up, and I paused for a while, thinking of what to say, when I heard her clear her throat.“Anything else?” Layla asked“No,” I responded almost immediately “Have a good day,” Layla said and ended the callI wanted to say more but
Ethan’s POV I asked a nurse to stay with him, and I took Violet out for lunch. “You need to calm down,” I said in the restaurant “How?” Violet asked I didn’t know how, but I needed her to act like the adult here. I was sad, but I kept it in. “You shouldn’t let him see you like this,” I said “I’m trying so hard not to,” Violet said I knew she was trying to hold her tears in. The Violet I knew wasn’t weak, and watching her break down disturbed me. “Please get yourself together and order something to eat,” I said “Okay,” Violet responded The waiter came by to get our order, and we waited in silence for the food. The waiter brought the food, and I thanked him “Eat,” I said Violet nodded and began to eat. I began to eat, too. I didn’t need anyone collapsing right now. I thought about the things our father had done to us and how he was the reason we weren’t close. On his sick bed, he had the guts to request that we stop fighting. “You are not eating,” Violet said “I am,” I
Layla’s POV I had a meeting with Ethan today, and I dropped Aria off at Annabeth's. Walking into Ethan’s office, I didn’t see him anywhere around. “Is he running late?” I said to myself I waited in his office for about an hour, and as I was about to leave. He walked in, looking surprised to see me. I should have called to remind him of the meeting. Ethan looked tired, and I knew something was wrong. I asked what was wrong, and Ethan explained that his father was ill. Going ahead, I informed him I was sorry and I hoped his Father would get well soon. I left the office bothered. I knew I couldn’t care less about Ethan, but I did. I went home and buried myself in work. Then proceeded to call Annabeth to check up on Aria. I needed to be sure Aria was okay. I called the bodyguard company to ask when they would resume, and they said they would resume the following day. Picking up my phone, I dialed Ethan’s line. It rang, but there was no response. “Maybe he’s busy,” I thought to
Ethan’s POV I drove back to my home thinking about so many things. If my father were dead, then lots of people would try to take or pull down his company. I needed to be strong and protect myself and Violet. I packed my car outside and entered to pick up Violet's key when a call entered. “Hello,” I said, not looking at the caller ID “It’s Lucas,” Lucas said “Is anything wrong, Lucas?” I asked “I should be asking you that question,” Lucas said “I heard your father is in the hospital. I hope he is doing better now,” Lucas asked I sighed and responded slowly “He is dead,” I said “oh my God, Ethan, I’m so sorry,” Lucas said “Thank you so much, I would inform you about the burial arrangements later,” I said “Okay, don’t hesitate to call me if you need anything,” Lucas said, and I ended the call. I looked through my phone and saw tons of missed calls. Layla also called me, and I would return her call when I settled. I thought about Violet and hoped she was coping well. I kne
Nicole’s POVI was inside the house when I heard Violet come.I wondered why she came by, and I knew they were not on good terms. I went towards them and tried to hear everything. I couldn’t believe my ears. If their father was that sick, why would he not tell anyone of them? I saw Ethan struggle to keep his cool. He walked in to pick up his keys and they both left. I picked up my phone to ask my mother for some money.“Hello, mummy,” I said over the phone“My darling daughter, how are you doing?” She asked“I need some money,” I said, going straight to the point“How much?” she asked“I’ll send the amount I need to you,” I told her and ended the callI dialed the investigator line and asked him to send his account and begin immediately.I needed to send some money to sedar. I sent the amount I needed to my mum and received an alert almost immediately.I took a nap and woke up by midnight. I came out to check if Ethan had returned and realized he hadn’t returned home to sleep. I use
Layla’s POVI left Richard’s house and drove down to the house. I didn’t have to worry about Aria as she was with Annabeth and in safe hands. I turned to Bridget to ask her if she was okay. She looked lost in thought, and I couldn’t help but wonder if it was about me.“Are you okay?” I asked Bridget“I’m fine,” Bridget said“Okay,” I said and drove home.I entered the house, and my phone started to ring again. I looked at the caller, and it was Lucas“Hi Lucas, I was going to call you back,” I said“Hello, Layla,” Lucas said“Is everything okay?” I asked“I just called to inform you that Ethan’s dad is dead,” Lucas said“Oh my God, I’m so sorry,” I said “I know, we all didn’t expect it,” Lucas said“I’ll call him now. Thank you so much,” I saidI ended the call and tried calling Ethan.I called and called, but he didn’t even pick it up. I called Violet, and she picked up.“Hello, it’s Layla,” I said over the phone “Hi Layla, it’s been a while,” Violet saidOf course, it had been a
Nicole’s POVI waited for the driver to pick me up. The horn made me realize the driver had arrived. I entered the car and told him to take me to my hospital.I wasn’t going to check or stop myself from getting pregnant. I wanted to check what was wrong with my body system. I had called the doctor ahead and went in for the appointment.The doctor did a series of tests and came back with a smile on his face.“Why are you smiling, doctor?” I asked“Congratulations,” the doctor said“Congratulations for what? I don’t understand,” I said“You are pregnant ma, two weeks gone now,” the doctor said“Wait, are you sure?” I asked“Of course, here is your test result,” the doct