LOGINOlivia Barnett POVA moment of awkward silence passed between us at Zoe’s question until I heard Lucy burst into fits of laughter. I knew it was her because her laugh did not change much over the years.She’s still the same. Even the tone of her voice remained unchanged."No, sweetie. They are not hurt. They're..." She paused as if grasping for words.My eyes widened, anticipating what her next word would be. It must be something scandalous, given her frankness."Lucy!"Our eyes met when I propped myself on the bed using my elbow."Oh! Hello, babe! You did not tell me that I am going in to witness seduction 101, or was it sex 101?"She grinned, and I face-palmed myself. Lucy never knew the word filter. She says what’s on her mind most of the time, regardless of who is in attendance.And now, the triplets looked curious.“Mommy, what did Aunt Lucy say?”I was scandalized. My body went stiff in shock.Stunned, I called out Lucy's name to reprimand her."Lucy! Your mouth! They're only fo
Olivia Barnett POVJosh carried me out of the hotel and into his waiting car. This was different from the one I borrowed from him.“What about the car I used?”I panicked when the driver started the engine, and the car was pulling out of the entryway.“I already ordered it to be taken by one of the staff. It’s already on its way to the hospital.”I gave him back the key to the car, but he refused to take it.“It’s yours. You needed your own car going to and fro.”I don’t want to take anything from him.“Your responsibility is with your children, not me,” I said, insisting
Olivia Barnett POVBefore I left the hotel, I went to the concierge and made special instructions that if there was an emergency in Amee’s room or its occupant, they needed to notify me immediately, or Josh Morgan Sterling.The concierge was surprised when I gave them my contact details and Josh’s contact card.“This is?...” His voice trailed off, eyes growing wide in disbelief, but when he transferred it in my direction to look at my face, an expression of awe was on his face.“Mr. Josh Morgan Sterling knew where to find me.”And then, with my head held up, I began to walk away, but I was surprised to see Josh at the entrance. He was scanning the room before his eyes landed on mine.
Amee Wilson POV“Are you sure you are going to be alright here?”There was worry in her tone when she asked me.I smiled shyly and nodded.“Yes,” I assured her. I knew she was tired, and the children and Mr. Sterling were waiting for her, but she does not move an inch.I was surprised that she was taking her time, even though I knew how much she wanted to be with them.There was hesitation in her eyes when she surveyed my room, and locked on mine right after.“I am not comfortable leaving you here alone. You are pregnant. What if something happens to you?”
Olivia Barnett POVI watched Amee while she interacted absent-mindedly with the kids and thought of Zeke. Should I tell him about what happened?But then, I felt a nudge on my arm, and when I lifted my head, it was to find Josh staring intently at me.“You look shaken. What happened?”I shook my head.Should I tell him about my argument with Zeke and how I had found Amee earlier?But that was their story, not mine.I decided that it was better if we talked about our plans in the next few days.I watched Josh and the way he interacted with his children. The tender expression on his face when Zoe jumped at him, and how he carried her gently in his arms.I was in awe of his patience when he followed Ivy while she took a bottle of water from the fridge, opened the cap for her, and watched as she took a drink.Or the patience when Leo brushed his offer to assist him with his food when we ate our dinner.“I can manage. I am a big boy.”There was so much pride in his eyes when he heard our b
Amee Wilson POVTo my surprise, Olivia hugged me. She hugged me so hard that I pushed her back immediately for fear that she would crush my stomach.“The baby,” I told her, and we both pulled back awkwardly.Olivia pressed her lips together, but her eyes shone in gladness.“I am glad, Amee. Don’t worry. I am here. I will help you.”I did respond because guilt flooded my heart. Despite my betrayal, she was still willing to guide me. It also made me wary of her motives.“Are you for real? I betrayed you.” I decided coming up front with it was my best recourse. I am laying my cards on the table, knowing full well I was not worthy.
Josh Morgan Sterling POVThis morning, I was about to fetch Olivia from her apartment to discuss our living arrangements with her.Since we are married, we can’t be living separately now that she’s pregnant. I needed to make sure that the baby was safe, taking into account that she had been rushed
Olivia Barnett POVI tried once more to open the door, but it yielded the same result. It’s locked from the outside, and there’s nothing I can do about it except to wait. Wait for anyone to unlock the door and release me here.I rued the fact that I did not bring my phone. If I did, I could have ca
Olivia Barnett POVLeaving Josh’s office to escape Daisy’s wrath was easier, but the minute I set foot outside, I realized I was in a bind.I screeched to a halt
Olivia Barnett POV“Stop playing the victim, Olivia. Don’t you think I would not find out that you and Grandpa planned all this? You were at the hotel for a special reason. You know that Daisy and I broke up. You planned to seduce me that night.”A look of incredulity crossed over my features.Now,







