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Early the next day, Avery returned to our place. She brought some curtains along with breakfast for Sapphire and I.
“Oh, Sapphire’s still sleeping.”
“Yeah. This is the first time in a while we’ve been able to lie on a soft, tidy, and nice-smelling bed.”
“It’s good that she slept well.”
“Thank you, by the way, for what you brought. I will wait for my child to
NATHALIE’S POV š-After what had happened, Chloe accompanied me to shop for the groceries I needed, and afterwards invited me to dine at a restaurant.While the waiter was setting down Chloe’s orders, I messaged Donna that I would be late home like we had discussed.She replied, “It’s okay. Take your time.”I sent another message: “I’ll be back before dinner. I’m really sorry.” then I hid my phone in my bag.When I returned my attention to the table, I was a little surprised by the amount of food on the table.“Gracious, Nathalie! We haven’t met in so long… yet you still went out of your way to avoid me when we saw each other in Florida.”“I’m sorry about that. My mind were… a bit of a mess at that time.”“It’s okay. I understand. I was hurt and a little upset, but
NATHALIE’S POV š-“V-Veronica...” he echoed, perfectly mimicking the way I’d uttered her name, my voice thick with astonishment and dread.She laughed softly, after a few seconds she dropped it.“Your whole face is so obvious that you feel guilty about being a hooker.”I drew my cart back just enough to maneuver it, turning to walk away from her.It was better to stay away from her.No matter what I say and do... I have nothing against to a legal wife.“Did you enjoy my special delivery?” She murmured, standing right before me until our shoulders almost brushed against each other.I came to a halt. “I’m thankful you didn’t used AI, but hired a capable editor instead. It seems to me AI could never achieve that level of quality in edited photos and videos.”“What did you say? What are you mak
VERONICA’S POV š-I expected Beatrice wouldn’t be all right when I visited her, but I didn’t think she’d be in such a terrible state. Her hair was messy, she was sitting on the bed and seemed to be thinking far away or maybe she was thinking about what I had said to her.“Beatrice,” I called calmly. She looked truly wretched, like she was grieving a death.She turned to me. She stood up and came closer.Oh, gosh! What the h*ll!Her hair was oily. It looked like she hadn’t bathed in days. Well, she didn’t smell anything bad. Her eye bags were so dark and deep, and her lips were terribly dry. The powerful intimidating Beatrice Watson that who everyone looked up to, everyone is respected her, feared — I couldn’t believe my eyes, seeing her in such a
VERONICA’S POV š-As soon as I left the room, I saw Wallace. He was obviously surprised to see me. His eyes grew to the size of saucers as Harrison walked out of the hotel room.“Veronica—” Harrison trailed off abruptly as he caught sight of Wallace right here, facing me.I haven’t set foot here in ages, and it looks like I’m in a hotel that belongs to Wallace’s wife.“Is there something I don’t know?” Wallace asked coldly but I could tell he was teasing us.“Ugh! Stay away from me!” I screamed at them both before walking out.“What trouble have you caused this time?” I heard Wallace laugh as he asked Harrison...I went to Ethan and Beatrice’s mansion — to my in-law's mansion.The night I let Calix into the guest room, I voluntarily left this mansion for a while. I
VERONICAāS POV š-I packed my things.āVeronica, where are you going?āāTo my parents.āI hurried out of the restaurant, got straight into my car, and drove to that hellish house.āWhere are my parents?ā I asked the freaking maid who opened the door when I got there.āI donāt know, Maāam.āI felt my temper rise at the sheer idiocy of this servant.āGet out of my sight. Youāre useless!āāI-Iām sorry, Maāam,ā she apologized, then left in a panic.Where are my so-called āamazing parentsā? At the company?I was about to go outside when I saw my parents enter. I immediately approached them.āWhat did you do to my company?! Why is it going downhill? You said and assure me you would protect this company! I worked hard for it with my blood and sweat. When you asked me for this, I agreed because you said you would protect it!āMy father jabbed his finger at me in rage. āWhat can we possibly do? We stand no chance against your husband. Deal with him, talk to your husband.āI was stunned. āCal
VERONICAāS POV š-The next day I went straight to the rooftop.I rolled up the sleeves of my uniform.I didnāt cover the long cuts all over my wrist.I held the blade tightly, which made my palm bleed.Thereās nothing left to hide. Calix already knows what happened to me, he saw it all with his own eyes. I just know heāll look at me differently now, heāll hate what he saw. Heāll be disgusted by me. Heāll leave me.I pressed the blade firmly against my wrist. I smiled as I saw blood, then I slashed it.I wouldāve done this a long time ago, if Calix hadnāt shown up that day.In this place where I met someone who accepted me and didnāt judge me, I would end my life.I slashed my wrist again, harder, deeper, and I made sure there was a vein to hit.I drew in a shaky breath.The ache was overwhelming, stinging like fire. I couldnāt hold back my tears any longer. The pain was too sharp.I couldnāt feel my hand anymore, followed by my whole body. My eyelids were getting heavy.āVERONICA!ā
NATHALIE’S POV š-“I’ve been tested to see if I can be a donor. You also need to be tested, but the doctor recommends seeing Xander’s father and getting tested. Calix has a better chance of matching as Xander’s donor.”It felt as though a
NATHALIEāS POV š-No sooner had the call ended than the door suddenly swung open.Two security guards came in, took me by the arm, and escorted me out to the emergency exit.Harrisonās secretary was waiting here, sitting in a wheelchair, while a male nurse pushed her and her leg was already bandag
NATHALIE’S POV š-“Mommy!”Right after Harrison ended the call, we both turned to Sapphire after he called me.Sapphire ran to me. The moment she neared, Tyler stood and took a step back.“Mommy, what happened to you? Why do you h
NATHALIE DAVIESā POV-Sir Calix was running through my mind all nightāwhat he had told me.If I was to be fired, it would mean I had to pay my debts to him. This job was all I could count on for my mother and me for other expenses.I shook my head and dismissed the worry. I am still here at Sir C







