A suffocating feeling overwhelmed Thorne when Sloane mentioned his wife’s name. He was reminded of Michaela’s kindness and her gentleness. She had loved him deeply and he was her everything. However, he failed to cherish her.It was clear that Paula became bold because of his indulgence. He had never believed his wife when she complained about Paula’s harassment. He felt that Michaela was petty and jealous.When Thorne looked at Sloane, he felt guilty. He was too impulsive. It was clear to him that Sloane was just following Paula's instructions. He looked at Sloane for a long time and said, “Call your parents and let them know that you are alright.”Sloane couldn’t believe her ears and asked, “Huh?” She was so worried about her mother because she had high blood pressure. Thorne smiled and replied, “Go ahead and call your parents.”Sloane dialed her father’s number with trembling hands. When it was connected she said, “Hello, Daddy. Are you well? How is Mommy? Daddy, please don’t worry
While the hospital staff was helping her mother to be comfortable, Sloane quickly sent the voice recording to Samson. She wanted to see how he would react after realizing everything was his sister’s doing.When Mr Bale and his wife arrived at the hospital, he rushed to his sister, beaming with joy, and said, “My heart is filled with gratitude to the Lord for healing you, my dearest sister.Also, I thanked the Lord for bringing my niece back to us safe and sound.” Then he kissed his sister on top of her head and hugged his beloved niece tightly.Mildred smiled brightly at her sister-in-law, then hugged her niece tightly and said, “We were so worried about you, my precious niece. I am glad that you came back unharmed.”Sloane smiled at her aunt and replied, “I am so sorry for worrying you, Auntie. Thorne kidnapped me because he thought I was the mastermind behind everything, but it wasn’t true.”Her mother looked at her with a confused expression and asked, “Sloane, what really happened?
Archie was puzzled when he heard David’s words, but he didn’t take them to heart. After Archie and others watched the footage, he fixed the stranger’s blurry face.He was shocked when he saw the man who was kissing Michaela. He was Thorne’s replica.He looked at Thorne and asked, “Do you see that this man is wearing your face, Thorne?”Thorne started panicking. An uneasy feeling overwhelmed him. Was it possible that Michaela left with that impostor because she thought it was him?He couldn’t breathe. He unbuttoned two buttons of his shirt, but he still had suffocation in his chest. He responded in a shaky voice, “Please find my wife, Archie. She might be in danger.”After Archie confirmed that the number plate registration was correct, he retyped it, but the answer was the same. He looked at Thorne and said, “It would be difficult to find the man who took your wife, Thorne because he looked exactly like you.Are you sure that Paula regained consciousness on the same day as the video c
When Storm’s private jet landed at Los Angeles International Airport, Michaela started panicking. What if her future mother-in-law despised her because she had been married to Thorne before?What if she hated her because she would not be able to give her grandchildren? Storm sensed something was off and asked, “What is wrong, my love?”Michaela looked at Storm and said, “Honey, what if Auntie despised me because of my past?”Storm hugged her tightly and replied, “As long as I love you, my mother will love you more. She cannot wait to meet the girl who stole my heart.Honey, don’t worry your stunning face, we are fated. Not even death can separate us. I love you with every fiber in my body.”Michaela nodded her head, then she made up her mind to focus on positive things. The Lord would not have saved her from the ruthless inmates to allow her to suffer at the hands of her mother-in-law.She had a different mindset when they got out of the private jet. She hugged Storm’s arm, smiling fr
Madison touched Michaela’s waist-length jet-black hair and said, “You have such beautiful hair.” Michaela had soft and supple hair. Madison started doing wonders in Michaela’s hair. She also did her nails and her face.Storm was in the living room waiting in anticipation. He had never seen Michaela dolled up.Madison hid Michaela behind her and asked smiling, “Mr Saxon, are you ready to see your wife?” Storm raised his head and nodded. Madison stepped aside, and then Michaela stood in front of Storm.Michaela’s beauty took Storm’s breath away. He had never seen anyone so beautiful in his entire life.Michaela’s long jet-black hair was cascading over her shoulders. Her make-up was exquisite and impeccable.He pulled her into a tight embrace and said, “Sweetheart, you are beyond gorgeous.” Then he kissed her on her forehead. Michaela flashed him a dazzling smile and replied, “Thank you, my love.”Storm smiled at Madison and said, “Thank you so much, Madison, for caring for my wife.” Madi
Mr Saxon Senior smiled at everyone and said, “In-laws, I have invited Pastor John to perform the cleansing ceremony to get rid of my granddaughter-in-law's bad luck.The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. He has surprised us with my granddaughter-in-law. Therefore, we will delay the birthday party for two hours to prepare.”Mr Saxon Senior then turned to Pastor John and said, “Over to you, Pastor.” Pastor John walked towards Michaela and asked everyone to bow their heads.Michaela raised her hands, and then Pastor John stretched his hands and prayed over her. He smiled at her and said, “Michaela, please change into comfortable clothes. I saw the sparkling swimming pool outside.After you change your clothes, then we will complete our cleansing ceremony through baptism. The baptism symbolizes rebirth, and you will become a new creation.”Her mother took Michaela’s hand and led her to the second floor. A lavishly designed bedroom greeted her. Michaela looked a
Earlier, Penny had sent a text message to Clement asking him to meet her at the mall. She wanted to buy a birthday gift for her beautiful sister-in-law.When she arrived at the mall, Clement was already there waiting for her in the parking lot. He got out of his car and walked towards Penny’s car, grinning from ear to ear. Penny smiled shyly when she saw her boyfriend.Clement took her in his arms and kissed her for a long time. They had been together for two weeks. He looked at her with tenderness in his eyes and asked, “How are you, Darling?”Ives Clinton had been detained in police custody for three months. Mr Wells was waiting for Penny to move on with her life before Ives was released.Penny looked at him shyly and replied, “I am well, my love. How are you?” Clement told her that all was well with him. Then he hugged her waist and walked to the mall.Penny looked at him with loving eyes and said, “Honey, my brother brought his future wife with him. She is beyond gorgeous.”Clement
Mr Saxon senior looked at his in-laws smiling and said, “My in-laws, we would like to visit the Miller family for betrothal gifts the following Saturday. What do you think?”Mr Miller was dumbfounded. The Saxon family had done so much for them; he didn’t think they deserved the betrothal gifts. If it weren’t because of Storm, maybe their daughter would never have come out of prison alive.Mr Miller smiled and replied, “My in-laws, please give me some time to discuss this matter with my family.” He wanted to hear his wife’s opinion. Mr Saxon Senior nodded his head and said, “Fair enough, my in-laws.”At that moment, Chef Roy walked into the dining room, followed by the other chefs carrying Silver and Gold Chafing dishes. The aroma of gourmet food filled the dining room.Chef Roy catered for everyone according to their requirements. The food was beyond delicious. It was lip-smacking.After dinner, the Saxon family and the Wells family bid farewell to the Miller family. Michaela's parents
In the blink of an eye, it was Storm and Michaela’s wedding day. Their families went to His Shadow Resort a week before the wedding.During the rehearsal dinner, after the speeches, the guests ate and danced until midnight. Storm’s mother was so happy that she cried. For the first time, she wished her ex-husband, Hayden, were there to witness their son’s wedding.Michaela woke up early in the morning and thanked the Lord for everything He had done for her. She then thanked Him for blessing her with both families.Michaela opened the door that led to the balcony. She stood on the balcony in awe of nature’s beauty. The fluffy white clouds were drifting lazily across a brilliant blue sky. Then she went back to her bedroom to take a bath.Around 8 am, Mrs Miller went to her daughter’s bedroom. She knocked on the door, then she entered.She hugged her daughter tightly and said, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. I love you so much, my beautiful daugh
An hour later, Judge Bill and others walked to the courtroom and sat on the bench. Judge Bill banged her gavel and said, “The court is in session.”Judge Bill asked Lawyer Crane and Miss Cage to stand. Then she said, "I have looked at the evidence presented by Senior Prosecutor May and the closing arguments between Prosecutor Gardner and Lawyer Crane.Miss Cage, your lies led Mr Ferguson to force his ex-wife to abort their baby to avenge the baby that you lost.You have destroyed many people's lives by failing to respect Mr and Mrs Ferguson's marriage. During the trial, you never showed any remorse. Therefore, I sentence you to life imprisonment without parole."The whole courtroom erupted in chaos. Paula was stunned. Her mind went blank. The police officers handcuffed her and took her away. The netizens were overjoyed. They welcomed the verdict.The Cage family couldn’t believe their ears that Mr Cage Senior rolled his eyes and fainted. Samson started panicking and called an ambulan
Thorne was driving his car so fast that he jumped over several red robots. When they arrived at the Ferguson Private Hospital, Doreen was rushed to the emergency room.David was pacing up and down in the waiting room. At that moment, the May family entered the waiting room, and David rushed to his grandfather and hugged him tightly, crying.A few minutes later, the Bernie family arrived. Pastor Bernie said, “Let’s hold hands and ask for the Lord’s mercy over Doreen and our little bun.” Then they started praying.In the courtroom, after the police took Paula away, Judge Bill told everyone that the court would resume at 9 am to listen to the closing arguments. Then the court adjourned.Judge Bill asked Prosecutor Gardner and Lawyer Crane to follow her to her chambers. She looked at Lawyer Crane and asked, “What happened there?”Lawyer Crane lowered her gaze and replied, “Judge Bill, I don’t know what to say. My client didn’t even tell me that she had a hysterectomy.I wouldn’t have aske
In the blink of an eye, it was Paula’s trial. It was a media sensation. The netizens were glued to their television. The Saxon family and Owen were in the living room waiting for the trial to begin.Ben, the reporter, stopped Paula’s lawyer, Sally Crane, and asked, “Miss Crane, congratulations on being chosen to represent Miss Cage. How is your client going to plead?”Sally Crane smiled and replied, “No comment.” Then she walked to the courtroom. Senior Prosecutor Doreen May walked into the courtroom with Prosecutor Amelia Gardner trailing behind.David May, Thorne Ferguson, his mother, Gail Ferguson, and the Cage family were sitting at the back.Judge Bill walked into the courtroom with four judges in tow, then they sat on the bench. Judge Bill banged her gavel and said, “The court is in session.”She asked Miss Paula Cage to stand. Miss Cage and her lawyer, Sally Crane, stood up. Judge Bill looked at Miss Cage and asked, “How do you plead, Miss Cage?”Miss Paula Cage looked at Judge
At the Earl family mansion, Mr Earl was in the living room with his daughter, Penny, and his son-in-law, Clement. He looked at them and said, “Today, I attended Bella’s court case. She looked haggard and thin.Bella thought the judge would be lenient to her because she was disabled. However, the lawyers hired by the deceased families didn’t show any mercy. They were looking for a heavy sentence.In the end, Bella was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment. She couldn’t believe her ears when she heard the verdict; she fainted. Tracy has destroyed the lives of many people.”Even though Penny and Bella’s relationship was bad, she was still her baby sister. She felt sad for her and replied, “I hope Bella will be in the same prison cell with Mom to help her around.”Her father nodded his head, then he decided to change the subject and asked, “My children, is everything ready for your engagement banquet?”Penny shook her head and said, “Daddy, we decided to postpone our engagement banquet.
A few days after Mr Ferguson Senior was discharged from the hospital, the Saxon bodyguard called Mr Saxon Senior to give him feedback and said, “Hello, Sir. My source told me that Mr Ferguson Senior is recovering well at home.I also heard that his grandson, Thorne Ferguson, had been searching for young Mrs Saxon high and low since the Ferguson family received the medicine.He was convinced that young Mrs Saxon was in South Africa.” Mr Saxon Senior thanked his bodyguard then they hung up. During breakfast, Grandpa Saxon told his family the good news.One month before Storm and Michaela’s wedding, after dinner, Storm smiled at the elders and said, “Grandpa, Mom, Michaela will be undergoing a uterus transplant in the first week of March.Michaela will visit the psychologist, Dr Gray, for an emotional readiness evaluation when she gets an appointment. We were told that he was fully booked for a month.”Michaela had been undergoing a physical examination to check her overall health. The re
When Bryce and Amelia arrived at the Durban Correctional Services, they requested to see Miss Cage. They were ushered into the interrogation room.A few minutes later, Paula walked to the interrogation room. She smirked when she saw Bryce. She sat down and asked, “What do you want, Bryce?”Bryce looked at his wife, nodded his head, then Amelia looked at Paula and said, “Miss Cage, please note that your court case has been set for the 18th and 19th of this month. Please prepare yourself.”Paula was shocked and asked, “How could you set my court date since you know I don’t have a lawyer?”Amelia’s gaze was cold, and she asked, “Whose fault was that, Miss Cage? Didn’t you fire your lawyer because of incompetence?”Paula looked at her and replied, “I made a mistake, Prosecutor Zibi. Where is Miss Bernie?”Amelia shook her head and said, “Senior Prosecutor May is on vacation leave. Do you need me to help you with anything, Miss Cage?”Paula was taken aback when she heard Doreen’s last name
Thorne understood where his grandmother was coming from. She wanted to hold her great-grandchildren before she went to heaven.Thorne looked at his grandmother and asked, “Grandma, I have been asking for forgiveness for months, but you are refusing to forgive me. Am I not your grandson?”His Grandma stopped and looked back at her grandson. She smiled and replied, “My grandson, I have forgiven you a long time ago. However, I don’t want Michaela to be your wife again. She would be better off without you, my grandson.You are so cruel. I don’t know who you took after because your grandfather and your father are kind-hearted. Also, you have an ungrateful heart. If you can search deep in your heart, you will find that you don’t love Michaela.It’s just that she was your backup plan. The only person you truly loved was Paula Cage. After you discovered that she wasn’t the woman you thought she was, you convinced yourself that you loved Michaela, but it is not true.”There was a hint of irrita
On the way home, Mr Ferguson Senior looked at his daughter-in-law and said, “Please don’t tell my grandson about Michaela’s gift. I don’t want him to misunderstand.”Before Gail could respond, her mother-in-law chuckled and replied, “Hubby, the package was received and opened by Thorne. He also saw Michaela’s note.He immediately called his private investigator, Archie, and asked him to track down Michaela. Then he took his car keys and left. I think he is with Archie right now.”Her husband shook his head and said, “I don’t think they would be able to find Michaela.”Gail took her phone and dialed her beloved son’s number. When it was connected, she said, “Thorne, your grandfather has been discharged from the hospital. Did Archie manage to find Michaela?”Thorne shook his head and replied, “Michaela sent a boy to the post office to courier Grandpa’s medication. We are trying to track down this young man. Maybe he will be able to give us more information about Michaela’s whereabouts.M