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Chapter 5

Author: Queen Deeyarh
last update Huling Na-update: 2023-02-06 18:13:44

Chapter 5

“What happened David? Tell me” her alarmed voice asked

“Em? It is dad” he replied with stammering voice. David’s cry only meant one thing, her father was in a critical condition.

“What happened to him?” She choked out her disturbed self longed forgotten.

“He was just having his meal a minute ago and now he is in the hospital in a dire need of surgery” how can that be possible? When she left him, he was coping quite well and was even going out for jogs sometimes when he got bored sitting at home.

“What are the doctors saying now?” She just hopes it isn't bad news

“They really haven’t said anything specific yet, he just needs surgery done at the earliest” what will she do now? She doesn’t have a job nor does she have any money. Her only option is to be shameless and ask for an advance payment from her employer. How ridiculous would she sound when she goes to him. Already, she had started seeing how much disrespect she would lose from him. Not that she has any in the first place. As soon as she got off the call with her brother, she hesitantly dialed Alex’s number and he answered on the fourth ring.

“What is it?” His cold voice thundered, sending shivers down her spine. She gulped and responded,

“Am sorry for calling you this late at night, but I would like a favor from you please” how ridiculous and so embarrassing

“You called me this late at night to ask for a damn favor? Are you alright?” He sounded angry. Of course he would be upset, who calls a person past 10 in the night?

“Am sorry to disturb you Mr lightwood, but I would like to have an advanced payment of my service for you please” she concluded feeling so degraded. What a lovely way to sell off her self respect. He kept quiet for a short while before replying

“You want me to give you an advance and that too, this late at night? Have you no manners?” He reasoned. Yeah he could say anything she wished to her but that wouldn’t change her mind in collecting an advance. What can she do? Her father is dying in the hospital.

“Am sorry sir,” her was starting to break. “But I need the advance that is why '' at this, the tears were already flowing down her cheeks like a slacked tap. He would never understand her suffering.

“Okay send me your account details and I will wire it to you” he said and ended the call without waiting for her reply. She sighed and wiped away her tears before sending him her accounts information and once done, she burst into devastating tears. How can life be so cruel to her? Later that night she received the money he sent and was grateful. Not wasting a minute more, she wired half the amount he sent her to her brother’s account and felt a little better but that didn’t stop her from resuming her cry.

The next morning, she went to meet with Rose and told her what transpired between her and Alex, and Rose was surprisingly disappointed that the man she fancies so much turned out to be a swank. How disappointing?! They chatted for a while then Emma decided to go back home and prepare her things because she was now relocating to a new house and maybe a better life, but she wasn’t expecting anything. Infact, she was expecting the worst. Now with nothing more to do, she went to the terrace and saw the last person she expected to see walking through the gate.

“What is she doing here?”

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    The mansion was quiet. The sun had just begun to set, casting soft amber hues across the grand hall. Emma stood by the large window, watching the fading daylight play over the sprawling estate. Her thoughts were tangled, as usual, but today felt different. Alex had been unusually distant, and the moments they shared were fleeting, like wisps of smoke slipping through her fingers. Her heart raced as she turned to face him, the weight of the unspoken words hanging heavy between them. This is it, Emma, she thought, the moment you finally accept what this is. But how do you accept it when your heart betrays you at every turn? Just as her eyes locked with his, and their breaths aligned, a loud crash echoed from the front door. Emma’s eyes widened, and she turned sharply. The door swung open, revealing a figure stumbling into the mansion. Isabelle. Her clothes were torn, her hair disheveled, and her face pale. She looked like she had just walked through hell. “Alex!” Isabelle’s voice

  • The Billionaire’s Caretaker    Chapter 32

    The next morning, the Lightwood household was bustling with quiet activity as Alex rested in his room. Ethan and Abby huddled in the corner of the living room, whispering intently while Julia pretended not to care but leaned closer to catch snippets of their conversation.“We need a new plan,” Ethan said, his brow furrowed in concentration. “Daddy likes Emma, but he’s too stubborn to say it.”Abby nodded, her teddy bear perched on her lap. “Emma likes him too. She was so worried last night! They just need a little push.”Julia rolled her eyes. “Why do you two care so much? It’s not like Daddy listens to anyone.”Ethan smirked. “That’s where we come in. We’re the geniuses around here, remember?”Julia crossed her arms. “Your last plan almost got us grounded.”“And it still worked!” Abby chimed in, flashing a bright smile. “They were talking and laughing after we got caught.”Julia sighed, finally giving in. “Fine. What’s the plan this time?”Ethan grinned, leaning closer. “We’re going

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    Ethan and Abby regrouped in their favorite spot—the oversized beanbags in Ethan’s room—after the success of their game night. Julia leaned against the wall, arms crossed, her expression unreadable. “That went well,” Ethan said, munching on a cookie. “But they didn’t, like, do anything.” “What did you expect?” Julia shot back. “Them to fall in love over charades? This takes time.” “But we don’t have time,” Abby interjected, swinging her legs. “What if Emma leaves? Or Daddy gets too busy again?” Ethan nodded. “We need something bigger. Something… undeniable.” Julia rolled her eyes. “You’re being dramatic.” “No, he’s right!” Abby said, her voice excited. “We need a plan that makes them talk to each other, like really talk. And maybe, you know, hug or something.” Ethan snapped his fingers. “Got it! What if we pretend to fight? Like, a really big fight? Then we make them both talk to us about it, and they’ll have to work together to fix it!” Abby’s eyes widened. “But I don’t want

  • The Billionaire’s Caretaker    Chapter 30

    That evening, as the family gathered in the living room, the kids held a secret meeting in Julia’s room. Julia sat cross-legged on her bed, Ethan leaned against the dresser, and Abby was perched on the floor, her eyes gleaming with excitement. “Okay,” Julia began, “Operation Juice Spill worked… sort of. But we need something bigger.” “Bigger how?” Ethan asked, crossing his arms. Abby raised her hand. “What if we make them eat dinner together—like just the two of them? Romantic dinner!” Julia rolled her eyes. “Do you even know what ‘romantic’ means?” Abby pouted. “It means they’ll like each other more!” Ethan snickered. “What are we gonna do? Light candles and play music?” Julia’s smirk returned. “Actually, that’s not a bad idea. But first, we need to make sure Daddy doesn’t bring his work to dinner like he always does.” “How?” Abby asked, bouncing slightly. “Easy,” Julia said. “We hide his laptop and phone.” Ethan groaned. “Do you know how mad he’s gonna be?” “He’ll thank

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  • The Billionaire’s Caretaker    Chapter 28

    Emma guided Julia into the bathroom, shutting the door gently behind them. The girl looked uneasy, her usual sass replaced by vulnerability. She fiddled with the hem of her oversized t-shirt, avoiding Emma’s gaze.“I woke up and there was... blood,” Julia whispered, her cheeks flushed. “I didn’t know what to do.”Emma crouched to her level, her voice calm and reassuring. “It’s okay, Julia. This is completely normal. It just means you’re growing up.”Julia frowned, her tough exterior crumbling. “I don’t feel normal. I feel gross.”Emma smiled softly, brushing a strand of Julia’s hair from her face. “Trust me, every girl feels that way at first. But it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s part of being a woman.”Julia hesitated, glancing at Emma uncertainly. “You’re not going to tell him, are you?”Emma raised an eyebrow. “Your dad? No, this is just between us unless you want him to know. It’s your choice.”Julia let out a small sigh of relief. “Good. I’d rather die than have him find out.”

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