Last Saturday, Avery was playing in the flower garden alone. She fell in love with Blue Iris flowers. They were rare and delicate. Since she was sitting down on the ground, the helpers didn't see her.She overhead the helpers talking, "I don't understand Mrs Martins; she is so cruel to her daughter. If Mr Martins wasn't with her when she was giving birth to their daughter, I would swear that Avery wasn't her daughter."Then the other helper replied, "I heard that she conceived Avery by mistake. She had asked the hospital to block her fallopian tubes, but she fell pregnant again. I am so sad for little Avery. She doesn't deserve a mother like that."The first helper indicated that even though Avery was conceived by mistake, her mother was supposed to love her because she was already in her womb. She was so disappointed in her Madam.Then they walked to the house. Avery had tears in her eyes when she heard the helpers' words. Half an hour later, she walked to her bedroom, and she didn't
Edwin couldn't sleep because he had a lot on his mind. He walked to his bathroom to take a shower. When he was done washing up, he couldn't find towels in the bathroom. His wife washed the towels and she forgot to replace them.He called his wife to bring the towel but there was no response. It dawned on him that his wife was in Australia. His heart sank, and then he decided to walk out of the bathroom naked since he was alone in the house.He changed into a T-shirt and jeans. He missed his wife so much. He took his phone and called his wife. It was ringing for a long time, but his wife didn't pick it up. He tried several times to no avail. He decided to send a text message.His stomach started rumbling, he went to the kitchen to make food. He quickly made a sandwich and a cup of coffee. He went to the living room with his food and opened the news channel.He nearly fainted when he saw the news headlines. It was written in bold, 'Boeing 600 flight from OR Tambo International airport t
He looked at his sister with sadness and said, "Elizabeth, your sister-in-law visited her friend, Mia, in Australia without my permission. I don't know what to do. Should I go to Australia to fetch her, or should I divorce her? What do you think?"Elizabeth was so happy to hear that and replied smiling, "Why did you marry her in the first place, since I was against you marrying her? She doesn't deserve you. I think it would be great if you divorced her and fought for my niece's custody."Edwin couldn't hide the shock in his eyes. He looked at his sister with questioning eyes and said, "Elizabeth, did you hurt your daughter on purpose because you wanted to stop us from attending the wedding?"Elizabeth looked at her brother and replied, "My brother is so smart. Of course, do you think I will allow you to waste our money with her? Do you think I married August for love? I wanted us to have a comfortable life.I warned you against marrying Cathy, but you didn't listen. I don't even see w
After his sister left, Edwin took his phone and dialed his brother in law's number and said smiling, "Brother-in-law, I hope all is well with you and your family.I promised my wife that we would visit her friend in Australia three months ago, but the trip was postponed because of my sister's behaviour. Is it possible for me to take a vacation leave to spend time with my wife?"His brother-in-law smiled and replied, "We are all well and your niece was discharged from hospital today. Brother-in-law, I am sorry for causing trouble between you and your wife.Also, I apologize for calling you on Friday knowing full well that you were on your way to your wife's friend's wedding. My mind went blank when my wife hurt my daughter."He took a sip of his tea and said, "Please accompany your wife, brother-in-law. I will arrange for someone to act in your place. Send my regards to your lovely wife and my niece."Edwin thanked his brother-in-law and replied, "Brother-in-law, I will bring my sister
After breakfast, Edwin told his brother-in-law that he wasn't going back to Richards Bay. He indicated that he would catch a flight from King Shaka International airport.His brother-in-law excused himself and went to his son's bedroom. Aiden was still sleeping. His father smiled and said, "Wake up sleepy head." Aiden looked at his father with sleepy eyes and said, "Good morning, Daddy."His father smiled brightly at him, then he picked him up and said, "Good morning, Son. Did you sleep well?"Aiden wasn't a morning person. He just nodded his head. His father walked to his son's bathroom with him in his arms. He put him down, and then he filled up the bathtub.He looked at his sleepy son who was standing with his eyes closed and asked, "Don't you want to pee before you wash up?"Aiden shook his head, then his father undressed him and started washing him up. He wrapped the bath towel around his son and walked out of the bathroom. A few minutes later, Aiden was dressed neatly in his sch
Bridgette was surprised to see Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Edwin. She greeted them with a smile and said, "Uncle Parker, is your family well?" Edwin told her that his wife and daughter had visited their friends in Australia.Then Bridgette greeted Mr Martins who was already in the living room waiting for his daughter. Then Bridgette went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Avery.Uncle Edwin was so happy to see his niece. When he looked at his niece, he was reminded of his late mother. His eyes brimmed with tears; he hugged his stunning niece and asked, "How are you feeling, my beautiful niece?"Avery smiled sweetly at him and replied, "I am much better, Uncle Edwin. Thank you for asking. How are you, my handsome uncle?"He told his niece that he was well. Avery didn't even look at her mother. Edwin looked at his sister coldly and asked, "Elizabeth, don't you want to say something to my niece?"Elizabeth looked at her brother aggrieved, and she shook her head. Why should she apologiz
His mother looked at her son and said, "Aiden, don't be so sad. I am doing this for your own good. I don't want you to be involved in office politics. I want you to enjoy being a child. Your father's company is not going anywhere.Also, I am scared that you will abandon the school after you visited your father's company."Aiden had a confused expression in his eyes. What was his mother talking about when she mentioned office politics? She wanted to visit his father's company but not to go there to work.The family driver told him that it was time to go to school. He bade everyone goodbye and left for school with a heavy heart. He was blaming his father in his heart because he didn't fight for him.When they arrived at the company entrance, Avery looked at the tall building. Her heart swelled with pride. Her beloved father started the Martins Group from scratch. Clayton parked the car at the undercover parking reserved for the CEO.He opened CEO Martins and Miss Martins' doors. They wa
Far away in Melbourne, Australia, in a luxury Villa, Cathy was in the garden sitting on the swing. She was surrounded by a sea of flowers. However, she didn't enjoy them because her heart was somewhere else.Her eyes were puffy and red. She didn't even hear her best friend, Mia, calling her name. Mia pinched her on her thigh, and then Cathy snapped back on her senses.Mia smiled and said, "Penny for your thoughts, Cathy." Cathy wiped her tears and looked at her friend. She smiled faintly and replied, "I didn't see you coming, I was thinking about my marriage."Mia was surprised to hear Cathy's words because Cathy and Edwin's marriage was so strong.They started dating when they were still in high school, and they were inseparable. Her friends were not surprised when they got married. She looked at her and asked, "Is Edwin cheating on you?"Cathy shook her head and replied, "No, it is my sister-in-law, Elizabeth. She acts like she is my love rival.On the day that we were supposed to v
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