LOGINRachel povBy the time I returned home that evening, I was carrying so many shopping bags that the driver had to help me take everything inside, and the moment my mother saw the number of bags following me into the house, she immediately shook her head with a smile. “Rachel, what did you buy this time?” my mother asked.I laughed as I walked into the living room.“Nothing much, Mom, I just saw some things that I thought everyone would like, so I bought them,” I replied. “Nothing much?” my father repeated, looking at the mountain of bags behind me. “Baby, if this is what you call nothing much, then I don't want to know what you call shopping,” he said.I laughed even harder. “Dad, don't complain because I bought something for you too,” I replied.“For me?” he asked, suddenly looking interested.“Yes, for you,” I replied.He immediately stood up and walked toward the bags. “Then why are we still standing here talking?” he asked.My mother laughed. “Look at you
Rachel pov The next morning, I woke up earlier than usual, and for a few seconds, I simply lay there staring at the ceiling, allowing myself to enjoy the quietness around me before the responsibilities of the day came rushing back into my mind. I didn't wake up feeling like I had to chase after anyone, explain myself to anyone, or wonder where my husband was and what he was doing, because after everything that had happened, I had finally decided that my life could not continue revolving around Dave. I had children who needed me, a company that needed me, parents who loved me, and two little girls who had unexpectedly become part of my life, so I had enough reasons to keep moving forward even if my heart still carried wounds that had not completely healed. I got out of bed, took a shower, and dressed for work in a simple but elegant business outfit, choosing a fitted dark dress with a matching jacket that made me look exactly like the woman everyone at the comp
Betty PovFor several days, I had not seen Dave, and at first, I tried to convince myself that there was nothing to worry about because he was probably still angry and simply needed some time alone, but as the days passed without him answering my calls or coming anywhere near me, the fear in my heart became impossible to ignore. I called him again and again, sent him messages, and even asked some of his men where he was, but nobody was willing to tell me anything, and that only made me more desperate because I knew Dave well enough to understand that when he became this quiet, something was seriously wrong. So that morning, I got into my car and drove straight to his house because I refused to sit at home waiting for my husband to remember that I existed.I was his wife now. At least, that was what I kept telling myself. When I arrived at the gate, two guards immediately stepped forward, and one of them raised his hand to stop me. “Who are you here to see?” the gua
Rachel pov Rachel stepped out of the car with the two little girls holding tightly onto each of her hands, while the twins followed behind with one of the nannies, their tiny voices filling the compound with excitement after the long journey home. She had barely taken two steps toward the entrance when her mother came rushing toward her, her face lighting up with happiness as she pulled Rachel into a tight embrace. “My baby girl, you are finally home,” her mother said, her voice trembling with relief.Rachel smiled against her mother's shoulder and hugged her even tighter. “I missed you so much, Mom,” Rachel replied, her voice soft with emotion.Her father came forward next, and although he tried to maintain his usual serious expression, the smile on his face betrayed him completely. “Look at you,” he said, placing both hands on Rachel's shoulders as he examined her from head to toe. “You left this house looking exhausted and heartbroken, but you have returned looking like a
Rachel’s POVAfter the call with Dave ended, I remained on the edge of the bed for several minutes, staring at my phone while the last words he had said continued playing inside my head, but I refused to let them ruin the peace. I had finally found because I had spent too many nights crying over that man and too many mornings waking up with a broken heart, so I wiped the tears from my face and turned toward the two little girls who were sitting together on the bed, watching me with innocent eyes. “Girls, finish your food because we are going out today,” I said, forcing a smile.“Where are we going, Mommy?” the younger one asked excitedly.I laughed softly because I knew I had already lost the battle with that name.“I told you not to call me Mommy, but you keep doing it anyway,” I said.She smiled mischievously. “Because you are like our mommy,” she replied.Her sister immediately nodded. “Yes, you take care of us, you buy us food, you let us sleep in your be
Rachel’s POVI woke up with a strange heaviness in my chest, the kind of feeling that stayed with me even before I opened my eyes, and for a few seconds I simply stared at the ceiling while trying to remember where I was and why the room felt so unfamiliar, but then I remembered i was on vacation, and most importantly, the two little girls sleeping peacefully in the other room, and somehow the thought of them made the heaviness in my chest disappear for a moment. I sat up slowly, rubbed my face with both hands, and glanced toward the bed where the girls were still sleeping, their little bodies curled together beneath the blanket as though they had been afraid to separate even in their sleep, and I smiled despite myself because there was something innocent about them that made me want to protect them from every terrible thing in the world. I quietly got out of bed, washed my face, brushed my teeth, and headed into the bathroom for a quick shower before picking up my bag and
Dave’s POVMy hands were shaking when I dialled my personal assistant, not from the alcohol anymore that had burned out of my system but from fear, raw, choking fear.“Get the car. Now,” I said. “And clear the nearest private hospital.”I didn’t wait for any questions.Rachel lay against me, her
Dave’s POVThe laughter, the lights, the noise it all blurred.The mask party had gone from wild to dizzying, and I could barely tell if I was drunk or if the champagne had been spiked. My head spun, but one thing was clear I couldn’t find Rachel.Betty appeared beside me, dressed in black silk, he
Nathan’s POVMorning light poured into my office, but nothing about it felt warm. My head was pounding from the night before, restless with thoughts I couldn’t silence. I was still staring at the stack of files when my PA barged in, breathless.“Sir—” he stammered, his voice shaking. “It’s Dave. He
Rachel’s POVWhen we reached home, Dave stopped me at the door. His lips curved into a mischievous smile. “Close your eyes,” Dave whispered.I blinked at him, confused. “Why?”“Just trust me.” His tone was firm but playful, the kind of voice that never left room for arguments.I sighed, a little i







