MasukChapter 37 Alex held his phone, his grip tightening. He needed to reach out to Selena needed to apologize for failing her, and for failing her daughter, his wife. He closed his eyes for a moment before getting up from the bed. Walking over to the drawer, he pulled out another phone. The phone he had been using recently had limited connection. It had no access to the internet, he had programmed it that way. None of his business associates’ contacts or information were on it. That phone was strictly for necessities: communicating with Hailey, or receiving the messages and calls his father tormented him with. His real phone, the one with full access to news, work, and everything else was switched off and locked away in a drawer. He was finally ready to reconnect with the world. “I have to talk to Hailey after breakfast,” he muttered as he switched on the phone. Alex could feel his heart pounding. Turning on the phone felt like a signal an announcement that he was officially ready
Chapter 36 Mabel got out of her car, holding her phone in her hand, completely lost in thought. As she walked toward the entrance of the mansion, her mind spiraled, replaying every conversation she had ever had with Liam.She stepped inside quietly. All she wanted was to get to her room and lie down.“Hey, are you okay?” Riele asked, gently grabbing Mabel’s hand.Snapping back to the present, Mabel blinked.“Uhmm… I’m sorry, what did you say?”Riele studied her face. Even though Mabel tried to act normal, her eyes gave her away—lost, tired, and on the verge of tears.“I asked if you were okay,” she repeated with a warm smile. “I’ve been calling you, but you were so deep in thought, you didn’t hear me.”“Oh… uhmm… I—I’m just lost in my own world,” Mabel replied with a weak smile. “I’m good.”“That’s wonderful to hear,” Riele said softly.“What are you two doing?” Sean asked as he approached.“Selena is about to reveal her painting, and we’re about to grab some drinks together. You bot
Chapter 35“Hmmm, you sure did paint a masterpiece,” came Violet’s teasing voice.“Oh, stop,” Selena waved her hands, her cheeks red from smiling so much. “You know, back in the day, I’m sure kings and queens would’ve killed to have their hands on a masterpiece like that.”“ Oh yes, madame,” Violet said, holding up the painting, “we need to hang this in the most deserving place in the house.”“Above the fireplace,” she added, smiling proudly. “I’m sure that’s well deserving.”“I’m sure it is,” Selena replied, mimicking a British accent.“Okay, enough play we have other activities to do, and we’re running out of time.”“Okay… what’s next?”***Mabel looked at her phone for what felt like the billionth time that day. She and Liam had agreed to meet, but she hadn’t received a single call or text from him.Rubbing her head, she muttered, “Gosh, I hope he’s okay. The last time we spoke, he told me he had a cold.”Taking a deep breath, she finally decided on the option that had been weighin
Chapter 34Hailey stood at the door, lost in thought, trying to figure out what could have made him that uneasy.“Hey,” a calm, warm voice said behind her, prompting Hailey to blink her eyes back to the present.“Uhmm, Hailey?” the voice spoke again, this time with more depth carrying emotion, maybe worry or concern.Hailey nodded. “Oh… good day, Miss Jenny.”“Are you okay? You’ve been standing here for quite some time.”Another cough was heard from Alex’s room.“Yes, just that I’m worried about him. His fever’s worse, and he’s being so difficult,” Hailey ranted, waving the documents in her hand in the air.“Oh, I’m sorry,” she mumbled, realizing her actions.Jenny chuckled softly. “Oh, no problem. He’s always been difficult.”Biting her lip, Jenny exhaled, took a deep gulp of air, and mumbled, “I’m going to talk to him… wish me luck,” before knocking on the door.Hailey nodded, giving way for her. Poor Miss Jenny. Although Alex brought her home, he rarely paid attention to her. In fa
Chapter 33The chandelier shone brightly in the breakfast room. Everyone was seated around the round table. The staff, all dressed neatly in black and white, carried in the breakfast trays.The aroma that filled the air was so delightful that it made one’s taste buds itch for a bite even before the eyes could feast on the meal.Selena closed her eyes for a moment. 'This feels magical.' She thought, being seated with her loved ones again. The ambiance, the gold light shining from the chandelier above everything looked perfect.Her eyes drifted around the table: Violet sat at the edge, Selena beside her, Mabel opposite her, and Riele, Sean’s assistant sat beside Mabel. Sean himself was at the other end of the table, directly opposite Violet.For what seemed like an eternity to Selena finally ended when a staff placed her breakfast in front of her, while the others continued serving the rest of the family.The smell of perfectly fried eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, freshly baked bread,
Chapter 32“Rise and shine!” Violet’s happiness filled the room with every word that came out of her mouth as she drew open the curtains.The rays of sunlight swept across the room as if announcing morning’s arrival.“Mom, wake up! We have a lot to do today.”Selena slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze wandered around the room, the glittering chandelier, the cream-colored curtains, and the tall, huge mirror embedded with gemstones that loudly screamed luxury from the corner. And to crown it all, the king-sized bed felt like heaven compared to the one she had been used to.She couldn’t remember the last time she had a proper, peaceful sleep.For five years, she hadn’t been able to close her eyes without the fear of nightmares. But last night… last night was different. She slept like a baby as though she had no problems in the world.Pushing herself into a sitting position, her eyes softened as they rested on the one person she couldn’t imagine living without.“Good morning, Mom,” Violet gr







