LOGIN~Diego's POV~ Liam had a difficult time meddling in the crowd. But Asher gave him the confidence that he couldn't get on his own. His bright smile, cheerful smile, and little squeals every time Liam looked at him made him loosen up. Asher can't stand straight yet. But still, they have both been standing by each other like they were always meant to be together. "Mr. and Mrs. Rowland," a person from the media said. "Congratulations on your biggest victory." She was a friend. Jasmine. Nobody with mics and cameras was allowed in our party. My kids should enjoy their moment rather than being flashed the whole night. "Can I have a word with your son?" She asked. I shook my head, "He is too young to be dragged into this mess." "I-" "I'm sorry, but no questions tonight," Esperanza politely declined. "Enjoy the night." "But I can take your family pictures, right?" The reporter insisted. "These are the must-haves from tomorrow's front page." "Sure," I nod
~Diego's POV~ Esperanza had been running all over the place. I organised a party to celebrate Asher and Liam’s permanent spot in our lives, and she couldn't be more frenzied about this than the whole staff. The party wasn't at our home. It was at our banquet. She knew all of the decor, food, games, and rides would be managed by the staff, but still, she was running as if the world was about to fall apart. "Baby, let the staff handle it," I said, grabbing her arm and gently turning her around. "You just look after our young men." "They don't know how to do their job," She stomped her foot. "I told them Liam is allergic to peanuts, but they kept it." "He was about to eat one," She snapped at the manager. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Rowland," the event manager said, her eyes to the ground. "I removed everything related to peanuts. I even removed some dishes that had peanuts in them." "Good for you," She glared at her. I dismissed the manager and chuckled, "You do know you
~Diego's POV~We all stood in the middle of the living room.Time seemed to pause as the judge glared at all of us. But I don't understand how she was here. She wasn't supposed to be here. We were supposed to take Liam to the court after two days. "Is this how you behave in front of kids?" She glared at Nicole and Esperanza. I know it wasn't Esperanza.It was all Nicole, but I couldn't defend her. The judge saw their nuisance on her own. "I'm sorry, but I'm glad you're here on time," Nicole said. So she called her. "I was telling you how wrong they are for my son,' She cried. "Look what they've done." "I was out to run some errands and this..." Her tears fell more. I scoffed, "If you cared so much for him then where were you every single night?" "Where were you last night?" I asked. "I told you I was running errands," She snapped. "I already said, enough," the judge said harshly this time. She asked Liam how he got the injury and he told her the truth. And when she aske
~Esperanza's POV~ Liam slept soundly on the bed while Diego took a shower. He was still mad at me. I would be too if I were in his shoes. But... I didn't like the tension between us. It was the first time Diego spoke to me that way. He has never raised his voice at me. Not even last night, but his harsh words were enough to cut me deeper. I know I'm not his mother. And maybe I'll never be, but that didn't mean I don't care for him. I do. And will always look after him. He stretched his tiny arms in his sleep. I smiled. All babies do the same when they wake up. I sat beside him as he slowly fluttered his eyes. "Good morning," I whispered and caressed his hair. "Morning..." He whispered and hugged my knees. He wasn't my child, but he still felt like mine. Maybe because he was Diego's. And Diego... He was already mine. "Do you want to eat something?" I softly asked Liam. "Marie told me you didn't eat dinner properly." He nodded, "I'm hungry."
~Diego's POV~ The meeting stretched longer than expected. Every other person in my team has been assigned to find that person. And in no time, I'll know who it was. It took me three hours to wrap up my work, and by then, it was already dinner time. I called Esperanza. She headed out with Valentina and told me she would be back before dinner. But the clock was moving faster than her. I walked out of my office. But the loud cry from the outside had me running. It was Liam. Why the heck was he crying? I ran outside, and my eyes widened. "What happened?'" I yelled. His head was covered in blood. His mouth was wide open, his lips were shivering, and his cheeks... All were stained in blood. "Call the doctor now!" I ordered guards. "He was helping Asher walk," Marie said, tears in her eyes as I glared at her. "He stumbled and hit his head on the concrete bench." "You should've been more careful!" I yelled at her.I fucking need to remove this cursed bench! I chec
~Diego's POV~ "I fucking want to punch you," I glared at Jonathan. "What did I do?" "You have the worst timing," I snapped. "Oh," He chuckled. "Looks like I disturbed something." Valentina walked to us with Asher in her arms, "But we had to be here. I have some insider news." I nodded to Marie to take Asher and Liam away and gave my full attention to Jonathan and Valentina. "Let's go into my office," I said. "Where's Esperanza?" Valentina asked. "I hadn't spoken to her for two days." Two days? But... "Weren't you talking to her a couple of hours back?" I asked. She shook her head. Then who was Esperanza talking to? And why did she have to lie to me? Even her phone was receiving messages more than usual. This doesn't make any sense. I called Esperanza, but her phone was busy. She was again talking to someone... "Let's wait till she comes," I said. "Is everything okay?" Valetina asked. I nodded. Though it wasn't. I thought we were doing okay. B







