Mag-log inChapter One hundred and Twenty-eight The next day Liam found his way to Ashley's home. He met Chloe outside on her way to work. They exchanged greetings with each other. He proceeded to ask if her sister was around. “Yes, she is”, Chloe replied. “She didn't mention you were coming or did you plan to surprise her”, she asked. “Yes…”, he stammered. “Okay”, she replied. “I will inform her before leaving”, She walked back in to call her sister. Liam sighed deeply knowing that was the only way she would agree to have a word with him. “You have a visitor”, Chloe informed Ashley and continued to prepare for work. Ashley came out, hesitating the moment she saw Liam to turn her back or listen to what he had to say. If her sister has been direct about who came to see her. She knew she would have asked her to tell him she wasn't available. She was about to do the latter when he stopped her. “Please…don't go…I need you to hear me out”, She didn't pay him any attention as she conti
Chapter One hundred and Twenty-sevenHe drove home and stopped his car at a place she directed him. His eyes widened slightly in disapproval. “Is this where you live”, he asked. “Yes…”, she replied. “How do you survive here?”he asked. .“Barely managing…life isn't fair to everyone you know that right”, He didn't respond. It was clearly obvious. He walked inside and a boy of five years walked down to hug her. Liam stood still, his eyes fixed on the boy.The child clung to Iris, his small arms wrapped tightly around her waist, unaware of the weight of the moment. Liam took a slow step closer.The resemblance hit him harder this time.The shape of the boy’s face… the curve of his lips… even the way his brows furrowed slightly as he looked up at him.“Who is he?” he asked softly, peeking from behind Iris.Iris placed a gentle hand on his head. “This is… Liam.”The boy blinked, studying him with innocent curiosity. “Liam?”Liam swallowed, his throat suddenly dry.He crouched down slo
Chapter one hundred and Twenty-sixDNA test result. Liam was relaxing when a call came in. He checked his phone while lying back on the couch to see the doctor calling. He had been waiting for his call for a few days, he didn't hesitate to pick it up. His hands trembling, his mind restless wondering what the result would be. As much as he was certain he wasn't responsible for this he always knew he hadn't exactly lived a straightforward life. A slow breath left his lips, heavy and uneven, his chest tightening as if this was his punishment for living a wayward life in the past. He didn't even realise that the doctor had started to talk from the other end of the phone. “Can you hear me?”, he asked. “I can…I am right here”, he said, coming back to awareness. “Well…you can come to the hospital as the DNA test result is out already”, “Okay”, he responded before the call ended. He dressed up and found his way to the hospital. He didn't call Iris and wondered if the doctor had info
Chapter One hundred and Twenty-fiveLiam found his way home as soon as he was done with his shopping. He stared at Ashley’s contact name… then locked his phone.Ashley wouldn’t talk to him no matter how hard he had tried calling her, and it hurt more than he expected—because it felt like losing someone who was still right there.He walked down to his room and sat down. Only one thing was on his mind: how to unravel the mystery. He picked up his phone and called Iris. The woman who happened to be his alleged baby mama. She picked up after the first ring like she had been waiting for his calls. He didn't waste time as he let her know of his intention for calling. “Grace Land Hospital,” he said. “I’ll send the address.”Liam stormed outside and headed to the hospital. Iris was already waiting for him.They walked in to meet the doctor who was going to be performing the DNA test. He took a deep breath as he stepped into the doctor’s office, his jaw tight, his mind restless.“This
Chapter One hundred and twenty-four.Ashley arrived home after the whole drama that occurred at Liam’s parents’ place. He insisted on bringing her back with him.She was about to leave when he held her hands.“Please…..Ashley…about what happened earlier”,But she stopped him from speaking.“There is no need to clear yourself Liam…I understand”,He wasn't convinced. He could see through her how disappointed she was.“I really don't remember her or having anything to do with her”,Ashley fixed her gaze at him. “What other secrets are you hiding Liam”,“I swear…if I had known about this I would have spoken to you concerning it”,“I need time to process all this”, she said as she alighted from his car.“Please…Ashley I can't see myself with another person except you”,“Goodnight”, she didn't look back as she walked straight into her room.Her sister Chloe was asleep when she came in leaving her alone to deal with the weight of the moment.How was she going to explain to her sister that th
Chapter One hundred and Twenty-threeHer fingers tightened slightly at her sides as she began to walk forward, each step slower than the last.Ashley froze instantly.Her breath caught in her throat.The entire garden opened up before her like something out of a dream.Her lips parted slightly. “What…?”Her heart began to race.“No…” she whispered, shaking her head slowly as realization started creeping in. “No, no, no…”Her eyes darted around the decorated space again.“This… this is for me?” she asked faintly, almost afraid of the answer.Ashley blinked rapidly, trying to process it all.Standing beside Liam outside a beautifully arranged garden space she had never seen before. “This place is… beautiful,” she said softly, glancing around in awe.Liam didn’t answer immediately.Instead, he watched her.“Ashley,” he called gently.She turned to him. “Hmm?”Ashley frowned. “Liam… what is going on?”He stepped closer.“I’ve done a lot of things in my life,” he began quietly, “some righ
Chapter Thirty-SixHolding StrongShe couldn’t help but notice the way his eyes lingered on her, following her every movement as if she were the only person in the room.A sharp thought flashed through her mind: did he really think she would crumble after all this? That she would break?She pushed
Chapter Thirty-FiveWe Meet AgainEmily was determined to leave yesterday’s worries behind. She woke up late, her eyes widening in surprise.“Why didn’t the alarm go off?” she wondered, realizing she had been in a deep sleep and hadn’t heard a thing.Still disoriented, she worried about how to mana
Chapter Thirty-FourEmily came home from work and collapsed into the armchair, her bag slipping from her shoulder and her shoes tossed carelessly aside.The long hours, unspoken worries, and silent battles of the day finally weighed heavily on her shoulders, relentless and exhausting.Rosie came ou
Chapter Thirty-ThreeEmily woke up at five o’clock the next morning to make sure she would be on time for her new job.She immediately began attending to her responsibilities. She had to ensure her children were properly fed, even though she would ideally need a breast pump and a live-in nanny.She







