MRS ROSA'S POV"Mom, are you going to let her get away just like that?" Sophia who had been listening quietly said, gesturing with her hands, her features were coated in fury as she spoke in a tone matching the expression on her face, I turned immediately and said to her,"Follow me," I tried to keep my tone leveled as I spoke, even though deep within me I was seething with anger, which steamed from Paris'audacity and Sophia's foolishness.I was beginning to get irritated from Paris' presence, I had hoped she would become a stumbling block on George's path, but I was wrong, I never knew she'd be such a great support system to him, along with him, they've become a formidable force, fiercely chasing after the goal,Ever since the news of her pregnancy, she had been getting on my nerves, her excellence had pushed me into rethinking if I was truly in control, never had I felt unsure or threatened until she became part of the family,"Mom!" Sophia called, her desperation for me to do somet
GEORGE'S POV"Okay, I understand," James told the caller, looking pale as he spoke, from the expression on his face I knew whatever he had heard wasn't pleasant news,"Boss," he called my attention, immediately he got off the phone, and my brows lifted in response since my gaze was still fixated on him, he opened his mouth to say something but hesitated, and right then I knew whatever he had just heard had something to do with me."What is it?" I questioned as calmly as I could, oblivious to why he was suddenly scared,"Chloe called," he stated picking his words with care, The crest on my face was replaced by an expression of fear mixed with shock immediately I heard the name of our assigned made, I realized Paris was in trouble, the silence that followed his words suggested it as well, even though I didn't want to jump into conclusion without getting my facts straight, my fear from proving my suspicion right made my heart race,The urge to know whatever it was he was keeping from m
CHARLOTTE'S POVUpon my arrival in the house that evening, the sight of my father sitting in the living room startled me, the look in his eyes spoke of the displeasure in his heart, I had returned earlier expecting to be home before my dad,But from the look in his eyes, I knew he wasn't oblivious about my whereabouts,"I have warned you about being careful in your games," He said, obviously pissed about what he had termed an act of carelessness, his features were coated in fury as he spoke, staring at me with his bloodshot eyes,"We can't afford to arouse any suspicion, especially now that you're pregnant with George's child." He ranted, the veins on his face stuck out as he spoke, evidence of the desperation that coursed through him,Staring back at my father, even though I had come to understand he was becoming increasingly desperate to keep up with the family's reputation, I wasn't about to allow that stop me from what I loved doing,"Father," I uttered, picking up a defensive pos
LONDON'S POVArriving at Tug Hill Region on that particular snowy day, the cold wind that kissed my skin mixed with the scent of nature aroused a different kind of excitement in me,I knew it wasn't just because we were closer to achieving our aim, but being in a place away from the noise and busyness that had characterized the state, made me feel at ease,Right there in Tug Hill Region, away from the almost regimented life that I was used to, which had been the day-to-day activities of the state, I felt a different kind of peace that steamed from the serenity that hung in the air,Taking my eyes off the road, I turned to George, who was seated in the driver's seat, conveying us to the apartment that had been prepared for us, surprisingly, his eyes were fixated on me, with a small smile playing on the corner of his lips, my smile broadened as our eyes met, enjoying the comfortable silence that had crept on us,"You've never stopped smiling since we left the airport," he said, his fac
AVA EDISON'S POVDazzled by the sudden sight of my sister, it took everything in me to snap out of the shock I had felt, with my heart throbbing hard against my chest, I quickly looked for a cover to avoid getting caught, Luckily for me, I had just been discharged, I walked as fast as my feet could carry me out of the hospital since I was sure she had seen me, I took cover behind the wall, and from there I saw them drive away, The smile on their faces especially hers left me with no doubt that she was the master planner behind my misfortune, my conviction grew filling me with a renewed pain, as a sudden surge of mixed emotions coursed through me, begging to be heard, they were all calling for revenge."London, I'm coming for you," I swore with gritted teeth to make her pay for what she had done to me, I wiped the tears that streamed down my face as sudden realization hit me,The fact that she was looking better and was happy with George was the proof I needed, I knew she had done t
LONDON'S POVWe arrived at Doctor Stanley's office the next day in anticipation of good news from him, since he had withheld the purpose of his invitation from us."So, what is this about?" My husband inquired warmly, after we had settled in his office that morning,From the smile on Doctor Stanley's face I could sense the good news that hung over the air, my heart began to race as I anticipated his response, he steepled his hands on the desk and leaned forward, while I steeled myself for what he was about to say,Unable to sit still, I tug at the sleeve of my husband, as I awaited his response, his eyes darted from George's to my face as he opened his mouth to speak,"I thought I should inform you about the possibility of having a child sooner than you had anticipated," My face lite up at the glimpse of hope his words had offered me,"How do you mean Doctor?" I inquired quickly, driven by the curiosity that had overwhelmed me,"There's a baby available for adoption, it's just that
AVA EDISON'S POV"How did it go Doctor?" I inquired, my heart running with expectation of a good news from him, I couldn't stay still as I waited anxiously for him to break a good news to me,His features were calm and unreadable as he stared at me, betraying nothing in his heart, the sight of how composed he was make me jittery,I wouldn't have been that worried if Doctor Stanley had not told me that my sister and my supposed husband had wanted my child, I probably would have been calm and relaxed if they were someone else, but since I got the hint from the Doctor the day before, my desperation to revenge my hurt grew,"They were here yesterday, Mrs Katz seemed to love the child," the doctor said, his voice steady and firm as he stared at me suspiciously, I heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing his words, those words were like an elixir that gradually expelled the anxiety I had felt earlier,I had been so engrossed in my own plot, as a result had lost every form of control over my emo
AVA EDISON'S POV"I understand what you mean Miss Ava, I didn't mean to make you feel judged, I sincerely apologize for overstepping my bond," He responded warmly, his voice an unmistakable note of apology, the expression on his face conveying remorse he felt as he stared at me,Upon seeing that I had won and had been able to turn the table in my favor, my lips parted in a small smile, even though I had masked it as a reassurance to my claim, deep within me I knew it was a smile of victory,"I understand your concern Doctor, and I truly appreciate your care," my words came, firm but light, as I stared back at him, masking my excitement with a small smile not to give myself away, while he responded with a nod,His expression lightened, as the mask of uncertainty that had once clouded his features lifted,Since I was sure I had managed to eradicate every form of doubt at least for a while, I knew it was time for me to forge ahead,"So Doctor," I called, my voice small and still as I spo