Before I could respond, he hung up, "fuck!” I cursed and stood up.“Is everything alright, Mrs. Clinton?” Matilda asked.“Yes, everything is fine,” I lied.“Don't let it bother you, Mrs. Clinton, kids are like that, they will come around.”"Yes, I know,” I said. She was about to say something when the doorbell rang, and it caught her attention.“I'll go get that,” she said, and I stopped her.“No, I will go get it, just clear the table.” I didn't wait for her response. I was not expecting anyone, what if it was Accardo? When I reached the door, I peeped through the peephole and was relieved to see it was not Accardo.“Layla!” I opened the door and took the baby from her arms.“Hi Jessica,” she greeted. I patted Sophie's head. Yes, Layla and Jade adopted her. When they went to change her guardians with Clinton, they ended up talking him into turning Sophie into Jade's daughter. He wanted to compensate Layla for what he made her go through, so he granted her wishes. Sophie was now Jade
"Listen, I know it is going to be hard for you to believe me, but Clinton is in danger, you need to take him out of that hospital now!” “What do you mean?” I asked, as I couldn't easily trust her. “That Clinton is in danger, you need to take him out before it's too late, Jessica. If you love him, then you will.” “Why are you doing this? You said you didn't care about Clinton, what changed now?” “My daughter, Kiara, called me earlier, she made me realize what a terrible mother I've been. I don't want to lose her, she's the only family I have, and if this will make her forgive me, then I will do it.” Her voice was cracky. “Kiara called you?” I failed to believe it. “She did, and now I'm only hoping to be a better person. Please apologise to Clinton for me, and I'm sorry for what I made you and your kids go through. I hope you one day forgive me.” "Sophia, I don't know what to say.” “Then don't say anything, please take Clinton out of...” She didn't finish her sentence as the call
~JESSICA~“What?” He was confused.“You wanted to marry me, so you left my family alone, right? I'm ready, and you said I have sixty hours. Well, I don't need them, I can marry you now.”“Are you sure?” He asked, and it made me think, I had not yet sent my kids away, I couldn't marry him while they were here, and Clinton was still in a critical condition, so no, I was not sure.
“You want to turn me into a criminal?”“Yes, I mean no, it's a business, and you will be my partner, so what do you say? Ah, funny me, you don't have any choice,” he said. I didn't even know what I was feeling at this point. “Your dress is in the car; should we go now?”“No, I mean, there's something I need to do first. Let's get married tomorrow,” I said. I needed to spend my last day with Clinton, if Accardo was taking me to Italy, then there was no coming back. I blinked away tears as I thought of my kids.“Alright, your time is not yet up either, should I give you a ride?”“No, thank you,” I was quick to decline.“No kiss, no hug, as a goodbye?” he asked as I walked toward my car. I ignored him and got inside my car. The way his guards looked at me was scary. How was I going to survive with these people? Just one mistake, and I would be shot to death, just like in the movies. I didn't start the car as I watched Accardo, who seemed to enjoy the cold breeze as he spread his arms. Hi
~JESSICA~ “Did she just call me uncle? Maybe I misheard her.” Clinton turned to me, and I shook my head."Sophie, can you give Mommy the phone, please?” I said."Okay, Aunt Jessica,” she said, going silent for a few minutes. Then we heard Layla's voice.“Clinton, Jess, how are you guys doing?” Layla greeted and Clinton didn't respond. I knew he was holding himself back from saying nonsense.“Good, Layla, Sophie just called Clinton uncle, are you aware of that?”“Oh yes, we introduced Jade as her father and told her Clinton is her uncle.”"Oh, so I'm her uncle now. Great.”"Clinton, you need to calm down, I only did this for our own sake.”“And how is this going to benefit me in any way?" Clinton sounded angry.“Think about it...”“There's nothing to think about, you are stealing my daughter from me, first you asked for custody, I agreed because I damn thought I owed you, then you changed her last name, then you asked to move, I agreed, and now you decided to do this; introduce me as
“When do you want the delivery, ma’am?”“Now, I want it now, if you please.”“Alright, just say out your address, and it will be delivered to you within a few minutes,” she said, and I gave her the house address before I ended the call, just like magic Clinton appeared.“Who were you talking to?” he suspiciously asked, and I shook my head.“No one, hehe, did you get it?” “Yes, do you need anything else?” He asked, and I looked down. He had, like, ten packets of pads in his hands.“Why did you bring all this?” I laughed.“I didn't know which one you preferred, and you have like ten different brands, I didn't want you to send me away again,” he said, walking toward me."Okay, it's fine, j–just take them to the guest bathroom, I will be there,” I nervously said. I wanted him to be far away so I could go and receive the delivery.“Are you sure?”“Yes, I'm very sure, please.” I made a pitiful look, and he looked at me suspiciously before he spoke.“Can I get a kiss for being such a wonder
~JESSICA~“I'm sorry,” I ran my hand through my hair, not knowing how to defend myself."Sorry, cannot fix this, I'm so disappointed in you.” I didn't respond because what was there to say? I betrayed him, but only because I thought he cheated on me. “We have five kids, five kids, and you just went ahead and slept with another man?”“I thought you cheated on me.”“That is not an excuse, I have never cheated on you, and I never slept with anyone since I met you, but you—you keep betraying my love.” He sounded both angry and disappointed. That
~JESSICA~The priest started the ceremony, and my eyes somehow found their way to the door. I knew no one could save me as I locked up the only person who could, but I still hoped he found a way.I didn't want to marry Accardo, Clinton was my husband, he will always be the man I love, and marrying another man was wrong. I knew this was for the best, so I blinked away the tears and looked back at the priest, who asked us to hold hands.“You are mine, no one will come and save you now, even if they try. My guards surround the church. They won't hesitate to shoot anyone who was not invited.” He grabbe