I gave him everything—my love, my loyalty, my sacrifices—only for him to betray me with another woman. He thought he was trading up, but little did he know, he abandoned a diamond for a worthless stone. But fate has a way of making fools out of the ungrateful. I am the heiress of a powerful family, and now, I’ve found a man who loves me the way I deserve. While I bask in true love, he will regret his choices, cry bitter tears, and choke on his own mistakes. Let him drown in his misery—I’ve already moved on to something better.
Voir plusEunice’ POV
"Congratulations, you are two weeks pregnant!" Doctor Miranda beamed as she passed my test results across the desk.
I couldn't contain my happiness. A wide smile spread across my face as I looked at Dr. Miranda, my heart swelling with joy.
"Thank you so much!" I said, my voice brimming with excitement.
My husband, Tyler, and I had been trying for two years—two long years of disappointment and heartbreak. Just when I had begun to lose hope, I was finally pregnant. The realization sent a wave of relief through me.
Eager to share the news, I headed straight to the mall to pick up fresh ingredients. I wanted to surprise Tyler over a well-prepared dinner—his favorite meal, paired with the best news of our lives.
I carefully selected everything I needed: filet mignon, vibrant asparagus, golden Yukon potatoes, and a basket of ripe strawberries. A bottle of red wine caught my eye, but after a brief hesitation, I opted for sparkling grape juice instead. Tonight was special, and I wanted everything to be perfect.
As I stepped out of the mall, I imagined how the meal would come together—a perfectly seared steak drizzled with garlic butter, roasted asparagus with Parmesan, and creamy mashed potatoes. For dessert, chocolate-covered strawberries, just the way he loved them.
But as soon as I entered the house, reality came crashing down.
My arms ached from carrying the grocery bags, yet the sight before me made me forget the strain. The unmistakable chaos of my mother-in-law’s presence greeted me—cluttered furniture, spilled tea on the table, and used tissues scattered like fallen leaves.
Diana, my mother-in-law, had been diagnosed with early-stage cancer. She had promised many times to keep things tidy, to at least try. But every time I stepped into the house, it was the same overwhelming sight.
I sighed, setting the grocery bags down in the kitchen without even unpacking them. The fresh vegetables, the choice cuts of meat—everything would have to wait. Right now, I had to deal with this mess.
Rolling up my sleeves, I grabbed a trash bag and started cleaning. I wasn’t just doing this for her—I was doing it for Tyler, for our home, for the loyalty I had to our family. No matter how exhausting it got, I refused to let our house become unlivable.
When I was done, I helped Diana with her medication. I had noticed a pattern—whenever she took her pills, exhaustion overtook her, and she would fall asleep almost instantly. As expected, her eyelids drooped with fatigue.
Gently guiding her to bed, I kissed her forehead. "You will be fine, Mother," I assured her softly.
She gave me a tired but grateful smile. "Thank you, dear. I appreciate everything you do for me and my son. We won’t take it for granted."
Her voice wavered, the pain evident beneath her words.
"It’s okay, Mum. Please rest now," I whispered, patting her shoulder gently. Within minutes, she was fast asleep.
Carefully, I rose from the bedside, making sure not to wake her. I tiptoed out of the room, my footsteps light against the floor, and made my way back to the kitchen.
It was already 4 PM. Tyler would be home by 7 PM. I smiled to myself—I still had just enough time to prepare our special dinner.
I busied myself in the kitchen, chopping, seasoning, and cooking with precision. By 6 PM, the air was filled with the rich aroma of perfectly seared steak and roasted asparagus. I set the dining table, making sure everything looked elegant. The sparkling juice gleamed in a crystal pitcher, adding a sophisticated touch.
Satisfied, I rushed upstairs to freshen up. Stepping into the shower, I let the warm water relax me. Afterward, I sprayed on my favorite body mist and perfume, wanting to smell irresistible for Tyler.
I knew what he liked—he loved seeing me in sexy, revealing outfits whenever he was home. With that in mind, I slipped into the perfect lingerie—the one he had bought me last Christmas, claiming he wanted it to be the sexiest and happiest Christmas ever.
I still smiled whenever I remembered how he had said it, the way he had kissed me on the lips as he handed it to me. That night, we had made love with so much passion, and now, I was carrying the result of that moment.
I sat at the dining table, excitement bubbling within me.
But as the minutes ticked by, my anticipation turned into concern.
By 7:30 PM, Tyler still hadn’t arrived. Frowning, I walked to the window, parting the curtain slightly. This was unusual—he was never late. He always arrived at exactly 7 PM.
Was he working late?
Trying not to overthink, I picked up my phone and dialed his number.
“The number you have called is currently switched off. Please try again later.”
A robotic auto-response echoed in my ears.
My heart skipped a beat. Tyler never switched off his phone.
Pushing away the unease creeping into my chest, I decided to wait a little longer. Maybe he was just caught up at work. But as time passed, my worry only grew.
At 10 PM, I was still sitting there, phone in hand. Every passing car outside made my heart leap, only for me to be disappointed when it wasn’t him.
By 11 PM, I finally heard it—the familiar honk of his car.
Relief flooded through me as I rushed to the entrance. He pulled into the driveway and stepped out, a warm smile on his face.
“Hi, babe! I got you flowers!” he said cheerfully, opening his arms to hug me.
For a moment, I was the happiest woman on earth. He was home. Whatever had caused his delay, I was sure he had a reasonable explanation.
I pouted playfully. “Where have you been? I’ve missed you.”
I stepped into his embrace, but the moment our bodies touched, something felt… off.
A strange scent clung to him—a perfume I didn’t recognize. A perfume scenting so feminine, so women like!
My heart clenched.
Had Tyler been with another woman?
Was this why he was late?
A sickening feeling settled in my stomach as doubt seeped into my mind.
Something wasn’t right.
Detective Marcus Hales POV“Knock Knock!” I knocked on the door and also pressed gently on the doorbell, making sure that whether they were near the door or not, they would hear the sound echo inside the house. The objective was simple, or so I thought. I never expected that his daughter would be here. I didn’t even know he had a daughter.But when I saw them all, my plan hardened. There couldn’t be any witnesses. No one could describe me to the police after this crime. I couldn’t afford to leave a single trace behind. I had prepared myself for this moment.Take everyone down, leave no evidence, and disappear. That was the plan. And it made sense. The gun I carried wasn’t even licensed in my name. It was registered to a criminal I had once sent to prison. Using his name as a shield made it easier for me to vanish into the shadows.The door creaked open. It was his wife. She greeted me with the casual smile of someone expecting a neighbor, a visitor perhaps. But when she realized who
Detective Marcus Hales POV“You are fired! We can’t have people like you in the police force. Unbuckle your stars and submit your weapons at the counter. You are hereby fired from the police force,” he said firmly as he rose from the edge of the chair and then sank back into his seat behind the desk.My heart raced, pounding heavily. I couldn’t understand why he had suddenly decided to fire me. Was this really happening? After all the years I had given to the force, was this the way it ended? Was it because I was doing my job too well, because I went further than others dared?I drew in a deep breath, struggling to keep my voice steady. “Why, sir? Why are you firing me?”Lieutenant Willis didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he turned the desktop screen toward me. “See for yourself,” he muttered.And I saw it.My blood ran cold. The footage showed me leaning forward during the interrogation, knife in hand, preparing to thrust it toward Eunice Morgan’s eyes. Before the act was carried o
Adrian’s POV John told us everything that happened, and the room fell silent. Our eyes opened widely in shock as each detail sank in. How could someone do this to a child? How could she have the coldness to drive him all the way from Mexico to Green City, step into our villa uninvited, sit him in the bathtub, and then twist his words until it appeared as though Eunice Morgan was behind it all?Every second of his confession had been caught on video. Every broken sentence, every tremble in his voice was recorded. We had undeniable proof. That was why, the moment we stepped out of the police station, the weight of our next move pressed heavily on our shoulders.It was not that we couldn’t hand the police the evidence we had just secured, we could. But how could we trust them to handle it when they were already blinded by emotions and bias? They had already chosen their side before even looking deeper into the matter.The officers firmly believed that Eunice was guilty. They clung to th
Lola’s POVWe sat at the outside part of the restaurant, Diana’s Diana’s as they rightly called it, a place where people came to laugh and eat as though the world was free of troubles. For me, it was the perfect spot to carry out a conversation that could shift the direction of everything.I had already approached Detective Hales once before. At first, he looked at me with suspicion, his eyes narrowing as though he wanted to confront me, order me to leave his face immediately, or worse, lock me up without a second thought. But then something unexpected happened.I did not know exactly what he saw in me, but I knew he calmed down. Perhaps he noticed that I was not financially buoyant, not as independent as Eunice Morgan, the very woman who always carried herself with confidence and strength. Maybe that softened his judgment. After all, even the homeless child had pointed out that Detective Hales despised women who were independent, women who carried power and did not bend easily. Coul
Eunice’s POVHe was about to sink the knife into my eyes when the room door suddenly barged open with a loud crash. The sound echoed so violently that it startled both of us.“Stop that right now!!” The commanding voice belonged to Brette, our lawyer, standing right at the entrance. His expression was sharp, his posture rigid, and his hand gripped Adrian’s arm firmly, almost as if restraining him from lunging forward. Adrian’s face was flushed with rage, his entire body tense like a lion about to tear apart its prey. Brette’s grip wasn’t casual. It was deliberate, a silent warning that Adrian shouldn’t let his anger explode in front of the law.Up until that moment, Detective Marcus Hales had locked the door and cornered me in this suffocating room, his words sharp, his questions twisting into accusations, and his presence designed to intimidate. He wasn’t interrogating me in search of truth. He was forcing words into my mouth, shaping lies he wanted me to confess. And when he raised
Adrian’s POV“No, you are not going to jail. But you will if you keep lying against Eunice Morgan.” Brette’s voice sounded firm and sure, his tone carrying the weight of authority.He leaned forward slightly, eyes fixed on the boy. He looked into the boy’s eyes without blinking, as though he wanted to pierce through every layer of fear and lies.“What is your name, and how old are you?” he asked in a calm but demanding tone.“John, 14 years,” the boy replied, his voice small, almost fading, as he stood pressed against the wall.“Listen to me John. I am an attorney for Eunice Morgan and her husband, who is sitting right here.” Brette pointed at me firmly, making sure John understood this was not a bluff.“We are here to help you. We know you lied against Eunice Morgan. And we know you didn’t come up with this on your own. Someone made you say and do all of this. If you help us catch the person, trust me, you will be safe.”John smirked faintly when he heard us, a strange reaction that
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