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The Taylor family and the Moore family were at the Taylor Private Hospital having Valencia's baby shower. She was thirty-nine weeks pregnant, and her health had deteriorated so much due to her stomach cancer.Dr Smith suggested her staying in the hospital until she gave birth. The hospital living room was lavishly decorated with pink and white balloons and fresh flowers.The Taylor family wanted to invite their friends to the baby shower, but the Moore family was against it. They indicated that they didn't want people to pity them.Grandpa Taylor was fuming with rage when he heard the Moore family's reasoning. He wanted to invite his brothers and their families because they missed his precious grandson's wedding. They had not seen their granddaughter-in-law yet.Grandpa Taylor felt that Xavier and Valencia had a secret marriage. From the beginning, the Moore family had the final say in his precious grandson's marriage.In the end, it was only the two families. However, John told his be
On Sunday afternoon, Clayton went to the airport to fetch Mr Martins. He greeted him politely and took his suitcase. Mr Martins bade farewell to his senior management, then he followed Clayton.On their way home, Clayton gave Mr Martins a tablet and asked him to watch the surveillance footage. Mr Martins was dumbfounded he wasn't aware that there were surveillance cameras in her house.He was fuming with anger when he saw his eldest son tripping his daughter with his foot. A few seconds later, he laughed out loud and said, "You've trained my daughter well.It is clear to me that my wife wanted to kill my daughter and replace her with Lily. I am so disappointed in Aiden for believing his mother's lies. He chose Lily over his biological sister."When he thought about his daughter nearly being killed by his family, he became suffocated. They drove home in silence.When they arrived home, Mr Martins went straight to his daughter's room. He knocked on the door. Avery said, "Come in." Her e
August looked at her coldly and replied, "I will never forgive you for touching my bottom line. You are evil and heartless. You tried to kill your flesh and blood to accommodate your niece.Why don't you go to prison and stay together for a couple of years? Where do you get confidence from to bully my daughter?"Elizabeth was so scared she ran out of her husband's study room crying and went to her son's bedroom. She rushed into his room without even knocking. She paced up and down without uttering a word.Aiden was sitting on the sofa in deep thought. He raised his eyes and looked at his mother with questioning eyes. His mother wiped her tears and said, "Your father has pressed charges against us. We are going to jail for attempted murder."Aiden was dumbfounded. How was he going to survive in jail? How about his studies? He put his hands on his head. He felt like screaming. His mother had destroyed his life.At that moment, his phone started ringing. He looked at the caller ID and sai
In the blink of an eye, Mrs Martins and the others had been in police custody for a week. On Monday at 12 pm, Chief Smith asked the police officer to release Aiden and Lily. They were surprised to be released before appearing before court.When they walked outside the police custody, they saw the family driver waiting for them. They rushed to the car; they were so embarrassed because they were still wearing the same clothes, they were wearing the day they were arrested.On their way home, Lily was fuming about being detained for the whole week without evidence.She looked at Aiden and said, "Aiden, we have to sue the state for arresting us unlawfully without evidence. Why is my aunt not with us? Was she released earlier than us?Aiden looked at her expressionless and replied, "Lily, one day you will regret not choosing Aunt Mia as your guardian. Who told you that there is no evidence? It was not my father's intention to have us arrested.He wanted to teach us a lesson and to learn from
Chase Forbes was standing outside Valencia's ward waiting for his best friend, Xavier, to come out. He had sent a text message to Xavier asking him to meet him outside the ward.He decided against entering Valencia's ward because he didn't want to upset his best friend's wife. She looked down on her husband's friends and she was cold towards them.A few minutes later, Xavier walked out of the ward. He was wearing a custom-made gray suit. The two buttons of his shirt were unfastened exposing his beautiful collarbone. He was elegant and extremely handsome.He smiled brightly at his best friend, and they hugged each other and said, "I was having a Zoom meeting with my managers. What's up?"Chase looked at him with a smile and asked, "How is Valencia doing?" Xavier stopped smiling and replied, "I believe she will be better after she gives birth to our daughter because she will be able to take medication.Dr Smith indicated that there is a 40% chance of survival should she go for surgery. I
In the blink of an eye, it was the Rugby World Cup Final. Xavier's mother arrived at Valencia's ward before 6 pm to keep her company. She brought soft pap and salads. Xavier thanked his mother, then he kissed his wife and left his wife's ward.Mrs Taylor looked at Valencia with eyes full of sadness and asked, "How are you feeling, my daughter-in-law?" Valencia smiled and replied, "I don't feel any pain, Mom. My mother gave me medication and it is working wonders."Her mother-in-law looked at her with questioning eyes and asked, "Are you supposed to take any medication while you are pregnant?"Valencia shook her head and replied, "My mother's doctor told her that the medication will not affect the baby."Her mother-in-law was not convinced and said, "Let me see your medication. How long have you been taking this medication? Did you ask Dr Smith if there are no side effects?"Valencia gave her mother-in-law the medication and replied, "I started taking it when I was twenty weeks pregnant
At the Stone's residence, they were eating lunch. Mr Jimmy Stone and his family were coming back from church. His church Pastor asked the congregation to pray for everyone who is doing Grade 12.Gabriella looked at her parents and said, "Dad, Mom, Avery invited me to the Martins mansion during the exams. She will help me with my studies should I encounter any challenges."Since Gabriella's father, Jimmy Stone, was working for the Martins Group, it didn't seem appropriate for his daughter to stay at the Martins mansion.Her father looked at his wife for help, then his wife smiled at their daughter and said, "Honey, why don't you send Miss Martins the text message or call her when you don't understand that particular subject?I am sure she will be able to help you over the phone. Do you need to stay in her house?"Gabriella told her parents that if they didn't allow her to stay at the Martins mansion, she would invite Avery to stay at her house.How could they allow Miss Martins to stay
During the week, Dr Smith called Mrs Taylor regarding the test results. Mrs Taylor took her husband and went to the hospital. Dr Smith was waiting for them in his office.He greeted them politely and said, "Mrs Taylor, the medication that young Mrs Taylor was taking is harmful to the baby. It will cause the baby to have brain damage.Also, it accelerated the life span of young Mrs Taylor. I don't think she will live more than three months after she gives birth to her daughter."The Taylor couple was so shocked, they couldn't believe their ears. Caroline looked at her husband with tears in her eyes. Why didn't she listen to her father-in-law when she told her that Valery was not a good person?It was clear to her that the Moore family was preparing for their daughter to take over their eldest daughter's position as Xavier's wife. She regretted having Valery as her friend. Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret.Mr Taylor took his phone and called his son. When it was connected
Sage's eyes lit up when she saw her father. Xavier picked her up and kissed her on the cheek. He looked at her and asked, "How was school, baby?" Sage told her father that school was great.She smiled brightly and said, "Today, our class delivered a speech at the assembly in front of everyone. It was about 'Love'. I have learned that love is patient and unconditional.I felt it was a lie because my maternal grandmother and Aunt Valeria were never patient with me. They were so horrible. I nearly died in that mansion. Sometimes I still have nightmares at night."Her father felt heartache when he heard Sage's words. He ruffled his daughter's hair and replied, "I am glad they would never hurt you again, my dearest daughter.Sometimes I blame myself for allowing hatred and anger against the Moore family to cloud my judgment. I am still angry with your maternal grandfather for failing to do anything when they were starving you."Sage said in her maternal grandfather's defense, "Daddy, durin
Xavier and Avery headed to the living room to talk to their elders. Their Grandpa was watching the news with their mother. Her mother-in-law's eyes lit up when she saw them.She smiled and asked, "Do you want anything to eat or drink?" Avery held her mother-in-law's arm and replied, "I am full, Mom. Thank you." Then she turned to her husband and asked, "Do you need anything, Honey?"Xavier shook his head, then they sat on the sofa. He looked at his grandfather and said, "Grandpa, I received a call from my father-in-law indicating that Aunt Elizabeth hurt her spinal cord when she fell from the first floor.He wanted to know if my wife would be able to help her without performing surgery. Avery indicated that she would be able to guide other doctors to perform the surgery while sitting in the gallery. What do you think, Grandpa?"Grandpa Taylor was still holding a grudge against Elizabeth for abandoning his precious granddaughter in love. He looked at his precious grandson and asked, "W
August hugged his beloved wife and replied, "I don't understand why Aiden is calling me instead of his mother. Didn't he disown me?" Then he took the phone from his wife's hand and switched it off. He hugged his lovely wife and fell asleep.Aiden tried several times to call his father, but it went straight to voicemail. He left the hospital and went home to sleep. He woke up at 7 am and took a quick shower. Then he went to the company to speak to his father.He entered his father's office without knocking and said, "Good morning, Dad. Lily pushed my mother, and she hurt her spinal cord badly. The attending doctor said….."His father was fuming with anger and roared, "Get out of my office." Aiden was taken aback and said, "But Dad..." His father interrupted him and replied, "I am not your father. Get out."Aiden had never seen his father so angry. He walked out of his father's office, but he didn't leave. He stood outside his father's office and waited for his father to calm down.Half
Xavier and Avery headed to the living room to talk to their elders. Their Grandpa was watching the news with their mother. Her mother-in-law's eyes lit up when she saw them.She smiled and asked, "Do you want anything to eat or drink?" Avery held her mother-in-law's arm and replied, "I am full, Mom. Thank you." Then she turned to her husband and asked, "Do you need anything, Honey?"Xavier shook his head, then they sat on the sofa. He looked at his grandfather and said, "Grandpa, I received a call from my father-in-law indicating that Aunt Elizabeth hurt her spinal cord when she fell from the first floor.He wanted to know if my wife would be able to help her without performing surgery. Avery indicated that she would be able to guide other doctors to perform the surgery while sitting in the gallery. What do you think, Grandpa?"Grandpa Taylor was still holding a grudge against Elizabeth for abandoning his precious granddaughter in love. He looked at his precious grandson and asked, "W
Seven months later……Aiden had not made peace with his parents and sister yet. At work, he was professional and distant.One morning when he woke up, he couldn't shake the feeling that something bad would happen.He took his phone and unblocked his mother's number. Then he went to work. He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw his father. Even though he was still angry with his father for failing to fight for their marriage, he still loved him.After work, he decided to go to the old Martins mansion to see his mother. He parked the car in the driveway. Then he knocked on the door.His mother was dumbfounded when she saw her estranged son standing at the door. His mother looked at him viciously and asked, "What are you doing here, Aiden?"Aiden smiled faintly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes and replied, "This is my home, Mom. Relax, I am not here to fight with your young lover." Then he walked past his mother and went to his bedroom to rest.Elizabeth was tossing and turning, she co
Three months later…At 16:45, Xavier and Avery were on their way home when Avery's phone started ringing. She furrowed her brows when she saw the caller ID.She put the phone on speaker and said, "Hello, Uncle Lambert. Are you looking for me?"Uncle Lambert replied, "I am sorry to disturb you, Avery. There was a fatal accident involving a truck and two taxis.I was told that the Paramedics were sending the injured people to our hospital. We need your help."Avery indicated that she would be there in ten minutes. Wayne made a U-turn, then he drove back to the hospital.Avery looked at her husband and said, "Honey, why don't you go to the apartment to rest? I think it is going to be a long night."Xavier took her in his arms and kissed her, then Wayne drove his boss to the apartment. He then asked one of the bodyguards to fetch him. He accompanied his boss until his colleague fetched him.Uncle Lambert provided the doctors with food while they were waiting for the patients. Forty people
A few months later, Caia gave birth to a baby boy. August was over the moon. He looked at his son with eyes full of love and named him Alexis Martins.Baby Alexis was so cute, he took after his father. Aunt Rose had tears of joy. The Taylor and the Ford family were overjoyed.When baby Alexis was six months old, his parents took him to church for the baby dedication ceremony. He was adorable in his white suit. His father was handsome in a cream suit, and his mother was stunning in a knee-high cream dress.The Taylor family, the Ford family, and the Evans family were present during the baby's dedication ceremony. After the ceremony, His Mercy restaurant delivered the food to the church. It was a joyous celebration.In the blink of an eye, it was Lily's twenty-first birthday. Aunt Elizabeth and Lily decided not to compete with Avery.Lily wanted to celebrate her twenty-first birthday party at Havana Club. Then she asked her aunt to throw her a party at Havana Club. Aunt Elizabeth handed
Elizabeth and Jamie were celebrating their first anniversary. Elizabeth was in Jamie's arms, talking about their future and dreams, sipping an expensive wine slowly. Elizabeth had never been happy like that in her life.Her ex-husband, August, tried to make her happy, but because she didn't have any feelings for him, she always felt suffocated by his love. The love that she shared with Jamie was special, and nothing could separate them.For the past few days, Elizabeth had been under the weather. After her lover went to 'work', she asked Lily to drop her at the hospital. Lily looked at her aunt with concern in her eyes and asked, "What is wrong, Auntie?"Lily was really worried. Without her aunt, she wouldn't have a future. Aunt Elizabeth smiled faintly and replied, "Don't worry, your beautiful face, my niece. I just have the flu."Lily breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that it wasn't something serious, and then she took her aunt to Taylor Private Hospital. Aunt Elizabeth told
On Friday afternoon, Xavier and Avery were at their beach mansion. As the sun set, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, Avery sat on the balcony with her husband, feeding her a dessert.Xavier looked at his wife with eyes full of love and said, "I am so proud of you, my stunning wife, for what you have achieved. Your company will bring hope to people's lives and put food on their tables."Avery flashed her husband a beautiful smile and replied, "Thank you, my handsome husband, for your unconditional support. You are my rock, my dearest husband. Also, thank you for encouraging me to fulfill my dreams."Avery had hired graduates who were sitting at home with their degrees. After COVID-19, life was difficult. She also took Eric Duma's advice and hired Sean Swan as the company Director and Henry Gibbs as his Executive Secretary.On Avery's company opening day, the media were buzzing around trying to capture influential people. Ben, the reporter, had an exclusive interview with Mr