LOGIN“I’ll do anything you want, I’ll give you everything. I’m begging you to bring her smile back.” ****** Nathalie Davis was shattered after her husband and best friend betrayed her, divorcing her on their fourth wedding anniversary and driven out to the house. Worst of all, they used up all her money, including the money for surgery for her mother. After her world collapse in overnight, Nathalie’s complicated life changed when she ended up in the care of Calix Zander Watson, known for being a ruthless multi-billionaire, and the CEO of the company her ex-husband works for. Calix offered Nathalie to take care of his only child. Nathalie agrees, especially since she owes a lot to Calix. With Nathalie taking care of Calix’s child, can she also be able to heal Calix’s heart, that has been closed for love for a long time? But what if the secrets will unite their pasts are revealed? Will this be the path to love or will it cause their destruction?
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When I got my passbook from the bank teller, I checked its contents. A bitter smile touched my lips after seeing only eigthy dollars left on my bank account.
After all the important thing I have paid off the debt and I no longer owe monthly payments.
After leaving the bank and since I was already at the mall, I bought a chocolate cake.
“Ma’am, what should I put on the dedication cake?” The person who assisted me at this cake shop asked.
“Happy fourth wedding anniversary,” I answered the woman with a smile.
“Wow! Congratulations, Ma’am.”
“Thank you.”
After buying the cake, I also bought a platter of spaghetti. Joshua, my husband, told me he would be busy and would work overtime, so I wanted to surprise him.
He worked for a multi-billionaire jewelry company, therefore he was often busy and almost slept there.
We need to get better at work to pay off all our debts. I often help him with his works and other work for the company.
My surprises are sure to bring a huge smile to his face. Aside from paid our debt, I can get a promotion tomorrow if my presentation is successful.
I can’t wait to tell all the good news to my husband and this time we can start a family.
Upon arriving at the company, I signed first for the visitor’s lounge.
“Thank you,” I said, thanking the staff for giving me my visitor ID.
I headed straight for the elevator and, with office hours having concluded almost two hours prior, I saw no employees and reached the level where my husband was.
I surveyed surroundings and noticed an absence of people.
I proceeded to Joshua’s table and placed the food. The bag he always brought was still there, so that meant he hadn’t left yet.
“Ooh! Ahh!”
I looked where a woman’s moan came from.
“A-Ahh, baby!”
I walked slowly and tried not to make any noise.
Afraid to even hear my breathing, I hold my breath.
“A-Ahhh!!”
Arriving outside the office where the voice came from, the door opened slightly, allowing a glimpse of the occupant. My husband was visible on the sofa, between my best friend’s legs, both naked and both ejaculating, kissing each other as if they were so hungry for each other.
I couldn’t bear to look at them. They disgusted me.
I’m not certain how I walked with the tenderness I felt. I left that floor and went straight out of this company.
I took the first taxi I had encountered. When I got in, I told the driver my exact address.
How were two important people in my life able to do this to me? My husband is the only man who loved me and Hazel, the only best-friend since we were in middle school.
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As I entered the house, I cried unceasingly. I filled every corner of the house with my cries.
Never in my dreams would I have thought they would do this to me.
I didn’t realize how many hours I cried and I just noticed my unfaithful husband’s arrival.
I stood up to talk to him thoroughly.
I am uncertain how to address him regarding what I witnessed, how to commence. I don’t want us to end up arguing.
I opened my mouth, but before I could speak, he spoke first, which I stopped.
“Our marriage is no longer valid.”
He took a folder from his bag and placed it on the table.
“Aren’t you going to explain why you cheated on me—”
“I don’t love you.” He sounded sure of every word he uttered.
My jaw was hanging in the air. My brain couldn’t process what he said.
He didn’t love me, he didn’t love me anymore. Those two are different.
He let out a sigh. “I saw what you left on my table, I presume you saw me and—”
My palm flew to his cheek. This was the first time my palm had touched his cheek like this.
“You don’t even intend to explain?” I asked in disbelief while holding back tears.
“I don’t love you. What don’t you understand about that?” He asks irritably.
“You don’t love me? We’ve been married for four years. Why did you do this to me now? Of all people, why my best-friend?”
“Your friend can help me get promoted to general manager of the company. Have you got know on the position’s level and the salary it offers? If her mother resigns, they will help be the next general manager of multi-billionaire company.”
Before we got married, we separated for three years—after we graduated from college. He subsequently returned to me and, following our intimidate wedding, he joined the company where Hazel is working with Hazel’s assistance and her mother.
Ever since he started working, I’ve been doing almost all of his reports, so it’s like I have two jobs, but all of my salary goes to paying bills and paying off his debt and his parents debt–which we owe because we got married.
“I don’t need your help anymore to do my job,” he said with a smile. “Hazel will help me get a higher position in that company.”
He stayed at his job for a long time because of me, because of my making his works. All this time, he just used me it to last at work.
“I should have given you this last month and told you,” he said without hesitation.
Last month, I stayed up several nights to do his fault reports. After revising several times, it was approved.
I didn’t even receive a thank you from him, thinking he was so busy why he forgot to say at least thank you.
Joshua removed the documents from the folder and handed them to me. “We’ve been divorced for over a month.”
NATHALIE’S POV-“Why did it turn out that way?” I couldn’t hide my worry. “What happened?”“Nathalie, you hurt the father and daughter with your sudden leaving. What made you think they’d get over it so quickly? Even if Brianna gets close to everyone around her, the love you gave her is different; nothing can compare. Calix, especially, didn’t have time to process you just up and leaving. They love you, that’s why they were so deeply hurt.”It wasn’t sarcastic, nor was it in a tone blamed me, she was simply stating the obvious reason.“I am not blaming you.” She assured me.“But it really is all my fault.”She didn’t deny it and sighed. “When you pick up your scrub suit, would you mind bringing him some food? He hasn’t been eating properly and mostly just has alcohol in his system. He’s asking for alcohol again right now. Maybe if you gave him food, he’d eat something, even if it’s just a little. Please, just try.”“I’ll try.” I agreed.“Okay, you stay here. I’ll go get some food for
NATHALIE’S POV-Upon Sir Calix’s immediate receipt of the discharge papers, we departed from the hospital. Currently, we are en route to the mansion.Brianna and I were both in the backseat, she was wrapped in a jacket and sitting on my lap while I hugged her.Inadvertently, my gaze drifted to the rearview mirror, where I unexpectedly found Sir Calix’s eyes meeting mine through the reflection.I avoided his gaze, turning my attention to Brianna and making a show of checking on her, even though she was soundly sleeping.....Upon arriving at the mansion, it was already afternoon, and time for Brianna to take her medicine.When Sir Calix stopped the car at the main door, I gently woke Brianna by softly calling out to her.“Brianna, baby. Brianna, we’re back at the mansion.”After waking her up several times, she finally opened her eyes.I stroked her forehead and neck. “Your body temperature has decreased. Maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow you’ll be better as long as you take
NATHALIE’S POV-I’ve been sitting quietly for hours, watching Brianna.I can’t even bring myself to shut my eyes, not for a single moment, until she wakes up, until I’m certain she’s alright, and most importantly, until her fever subsides.On the other side, Sir Calix is sitting on the sofa a little far from the hospital bed, focused on the laptop he sent William a while ago.“Nathalie,” he called me casually.I shifted my gaze to him. “It’s already 3 AM. You need to sleep.”I shook my head. “I can’t sleep either, sir.”He nodded, closed the laptop and stood up. “I’ll buy you some food.”Before I could refuse, he left and exited the private room.I just sighed as I thought about our situation.I want to get out from under his thumb again, but I can’t just leave Brianna behind again.I glanced back at Brianna, and the second I looked at her, my eyes rounded in delight as her pair of brown eyes opened.“Baby...” I whispered.She blinked and her vision became clear. She stared at me f
CALIX’S POV-Veronica peered out of the expansive windows in the corner. I approached her, my face devoid of expression.“Were you the one who called the social workers?” I asked as soon as I got close to her.With a smirk, she turned to me. “Yup, I was the one who called and sent them to your mansion. I told you I would take my niece, come what may.”“Have you any idea what your actions have done to my child?”“Your child?” she laughed mockingly. “She’s not your daughter, Calix. You know that from the very beginning. You’re just under the illusion that Brianna is your daughter. What I can’t understand is why you married Venice in the first place? If you wanted to marry a woman who was already pregnant, you should have gotten me pregnant and married me instead.”Her words make me more disgusted with her.“What do you want in exchange for leaving Brianna and me alone?”“I have been saying what I want for a long time and I will repeat it until I get what I want. Marry me, give me the r
NATHALIE’S POV-Madame Beatrice looked at me, and it was only then that the meaning of her words seemed to dawn on her.“Don’t misunderstand what I said. By the way, I’m happy you’re here. Esther told me you left my son’s mansion. Was there a problem?”“I just had something needed attending to,” I offered as a reason.“But are you coming back?”“Yes, Madame.”She suddenly hugged me.Donna, who had been standing quietly, formed an ‘o’ with her mouth and eyes in surprise.“I’m glad to hear that, “she said, breaking away from the hug. “And I’m sure Brianna will be happier if she finds out you’re back. Wait, do you know anything about Veronica saying she’s going to get my granddaughter?”“I don’t know anything about it,” I denied. “Sir Calix would never allow that.” I added, trying to reassure her.“You’re right. If we’re going by rights, my son has more of a claim to Brianna. He’s the father, and Veronica is only her aunt.”My only response was a smile. She seems to know nothing about t
NATHALIE’S POV-I quickly wiped away my tears and continued what I was doing.I woke Mommy up to tell her I was going back to the mansion temporarily, explaining that Brianna needed me. The moment she heard Sir Calix was in the living room, she immediately got up and went to him.The moment Mom saw Sir Calix’s disheveled and distressed state, she immediately took over, fussing over him with concern and trying to make him comfortable. Meanwhile, I went back to my room to pack my things.Since I haven’t given Harrison back the bag and suitcase he lent me, I’ll use those for now. I’ll buy my own suitcase when I have some free time.After I got my things organized, I left the room with the suitcase and bag.I came upon Mom as she examined the cardigan that I suspected she had lent to Sir Calix.“There, it suits you very well and fits you perfectly.” Mom praised him. “Good thing I hadn’t thrown that out, otherwise you wouldn’t have anything to change into right now.:“Thank you, Mrs. Marg






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