Lilian's heart pounded in her chest as tears rolled down her eyes. The words of her father echoed through her ears, creating a livid expression on her body.
What her father had just asked her to do was the most terrible and forbidden thing to do. Mr Alfred looked at his daughter in pity, he regretted what he was asking her to do and wished he didn't have to do it."My dear, daughter. You must understand that this is beyond my will, Sebastian is not a bad person, he's been married to your sister for years and now that your sister is dead, you have to take her place as his wife."Lilian shook her head, her dark brown hair falling across her face with a thud. "I can't marry Sebastian, Father. it's only been one week after Katherine's death." Lillian's voice quivered as she spoke, the emotions that were swirling within her were too overwhelming. "I can't get married to her husband, people will think I killed her just because I wanted Sebastian."Mr Alfred rubbed his hand against his forehead. He knew he was putting a lot of pressure on his daughter and it was taking all of his strength to convince her. "Lilian, you don't have to care what people have to say. This is more than you think, this is for our family."Lilian took a shaky breath before responding. "Father, why do I have to do this? I don't love Sebastian, how can I spend the rest of my life with him."A tear escaped from her eye as she let out a shaky sob. She felt so angry, that she could barely speak, but her voice still sounded shaky. "Father this is more to me than to the family."She wiped her tears away with her fingers before standing up and turning away from her father, who sat on the bed.Mr Alfred felt bad for his daughter, he wished there was another way he could do things. He wished his first daughter didn't die. But there wasn't another way for their family."I know how this must be for you, but if there's another way, then I would've done it. This family had an agreement with the Rojas Alvaro family," Mr Albert explained.Lilian turned toward her father, her anger dissipating slowly, her blue eyes now held concern instead of anger. Her heart dropped to the pit of her stomach when she saw concern in her father's eyes, the last time she had seen them like this was at her sister's funeral."What deal, father?" Lilian whispered.Mr Alfred lowered his gaze. "Before you were born Rojas Alvaro's family and this family made a business deal. The Rojas Alvaro family were the first to discover the marketing method behind the creation of new products that can sell more efficiently."Mr Albert sighed and continued. "I decided to partner with them to make the production in our company effective and unique. It was the best, Mr Rojas and I became close friends and because of that the company is where it is. Mr Rojas was pleased and asked if we could be partners forever, and the only way that could be possible is if we passed it on to our children.""Mr. Rojas suggested that our agreement for being partners should be something that should last forever, so he put it on the paperwork that our children should get married."Mr Alfred paused, taking a deep breath before continuing. "The deal is sealed, and so are the papers that confirm the agreement. That means no one is permitted to talk about it, or even read it, until Mr Rojas and I decided to do so."Mr Albert paused for a moment and stared into Lilian's eyes. "But this agreement is what made the company where it is today, I can't change that agreement or everything we have will be taken away from us.""This is more than I thought," Lilian said quietly."Everything was alright until your sister died and now this family's only hope is you."Tears rolled down Lilian's eyes, she couldn't believe she was about to throw away her hopes and dreams just for her family's sake, plus the fact that she had to live with a man she didn't love."I believe Sebastian is a good man, he'll love you and Katie will take you as her mother," Mr Albert said trying to comfort his daughter."But I'm not her mother," Lilian stated firmly. She tried to keep her voice strong and steady but failed miserably.Mr Albert's facial expression changed from one of guilt and regret to one of joy and gratitude, making Lilian smile. "I know she will, all she needs now is a comforting hand."Lilian took in a deep breath deliberating if she should do what her father asked her to, she knew there was nothing she could do. She was all their family had. She had to do that. She had to marry the man she didn't love."Father, this is the toughest decision. My life is at stake. What if the people that killed Katherine come after me, what if they come after Katie?"Lilian pleaded with her father hoping that he would find some other solution besides marriage. She didn't want to marry Sebastian and she was certain that if there were other solutions things wouldn't be difficult.Mr Albert placed his hand on his daughter's shoulder, giving her a gentle smile. "If anything ever happened to either of you then there will be nothing left to live for. Your mother and I will always be here for you."Lilian gave her father a reassuring smile. "Yes, Father I know. I believe you, but what if they are really that powerful?" Lilian questioned, her fear evident in her voice."They're humans, they have weaknesses and they will always have flaws and that's their weak point."Lilian nodded in understanding, her eyes glistened as more tears began to fall. She wiped her tears away with the back of her hands and stood up straight, facing her father. "Alright, I'm going to do this.""Good, I know you can do it.'' Mr Albert rose off the bed with an exhausted sigh.Lilian walked into the mansion. It was a tall building with a large front garden, the building had a royal display and everything looked expensive. The windows were huge and made of glass that glittered like they were full of stars. There were also large pots with white roses outside. It didn't look like it could be any richer than the manor itself. Lilian's stomach formed into knots as she stared at the building with the thought of what might befall her when she saw her late sister's husband. She took in a deep breath and walked close to the giant door at the entrance. She knocked lightly on it and waited for someone to open the door. There was silence from inside for a few minutes and then she heard some shuffling on the other side of the door before it opened a little bit. “Who is it?” Came an authoritative voice. The tone did not seem friendly but it still held curiosity. The door creaked open with Mrs Rojas behind it wearing a beautiful gown in pale blue and grey tones wit
Sebastian walked further into the room with an angry look plastered all over his face, his tall, lean frame displaying confidence and arrogance. His chiseled features were set in a disgusted expression, his deep, penetrating gaze seemingly appraising the situation with contempt."Why are you bordering yourself, Mother? You can't force a lady like her into accepting something," Sebastian said, his tone dripping with hatred as he cast an angry look in Lilian's direction.Lilian felt a sinking sensation in the pit of her stomach as Sebastian's gaze settled on her, his arrogant behavior sending a shiver of unease down her spine.With a casual flick of his hand buried in the pockets of his pants, Sebastian continued, "This isn't something you should be begging her to do, we're doing her family a favor by accepting her. If she doesn't want to agree let her be."Lilian's heart sank as Sebastian's words washed over her, she concealed the tear that filled her eyes. She didn't want him to see he
Tears streamed down Lilian's cheeks as Sebastian's words pierced her fragile heart like broken shards of glass. The weight of his accusations, coupled with the so much anger in his voice, crushed her spirit, leaving her feeling utterly defenseless and alone."Please, you have to believe me. I would never do anything to hurt my sister," Lilian pleaded, her voice barely above a whisper as she struggled to choke back her sobs.But Sebastian's gaze remained cold and unyielding, his eyes burning with a mixture of anger and grief as he stared at her from across the room."Your sister was all I had," Sebastian's voice cracked with emotion, his words heavy with sorrow. "She was my future, but you took her away from me."Lilian's heart ached at the pain in Sebastian's voice, the depth of his grief cutting her to the core. She longed to reach out to him, to offer him comfort and solace in his time of need, but she knew that her words would fall on deaf ears, her attempts to help him release from
Days turned into weeks, and Lilian found herself trapped in a never-ending cycle of torment at Sebastian's hands. Despite her efforts to appease him, to prove her worthiness as a wife and a member of his family, he continued to treat her with contempt, using her as little more than a servant to tend to his every whim.Each morning, Lilian would rise before dawn, her body weary and her spirit broken, to begin her daily routine of house chores. She scrubbed floors until her hands were raw, cooked meals until her back ached, and tended to every need of Sebastian and his daughter with a sense of resignation.But no matter how hard she worked, no matter how much she tried to earn his approval, Sebastian remained unmoved, his heart hardened against her like stone. He continued to refuse her even the most basic comforts, denying her the right to sleep in his bed and instructing her to sleep on the cold, hard floor each night.Lilian endured his cruel behavior to her without complaint, her lov
Lilian's heart was beating fast as she couldn't tell what was happening. She couldn't believe what was going on between Sebastian and her but she couldn't stop her heart from falling for him. His eyes peered into hers with pleasure as his body hardened against hers, his breathing becoming rough as she caressed his neck. It took everything in Lillian not to moan when his hand slipped lower over the swell of her breast, grazing the top of her nipple until it hardened to a point.Lilian's hand slid beneath the hem of his shirt to brush against his skin as his hands moved to the sides of her face and pulled her closer until their noses were touching. Their lips brushed lightly again, and Lillian's heartbeat thumped loudly against her ribcage. Her heart beat so quickly, so painfully, that she thought she might pass out any second but Sebastian was kissing her, slowly yet passionately. He was still holding her waist tightly in his hands, pulling her flush to him.A feeling of guilt washed
Lilian was startled by the sound of the doorbell echoing through the empty halls as left what she was teaching Shirley and hurried to answer it, her heart pounding in her chest as she wondered who it might be.To her surprise, she found her father standing on the doorstep, his face filled with concern as he took in her appearance."Lilian, my dear, are you alright?" her father asked, his voice filled with worry as he reached out to embrace her.Lilian forced a smile, though she knew her father could see through the pretense."I'm fine, Father. Please, come in," she replied, stepping aside to allow him to enter into the grand display of the mansion.As they made their way to the sitting room, Lilian's father cast another look around the elegant surroundings, his brow furrowing in awe at the sight of the lavish furnishings and extravagant decorations."I must say, Lilian, this is quite the place you've found yourself in," he remarked, his tone filled with gladness as he took a seat on o
The evening drew near, and Lilian walked into the room and gathered her pillow settling it at the spot on the floor where she usually slept. Sebastian walked in and saw her, he stood thinking of what to do to Lillian. "Lilian, wait," he said, his tone commanding as he reached out to gently grasp her arm.Lilian turned to face him, her heart thumping in her chest in fear of what might happen next, her first instinct was that he was going send her out of the room or abuse her. She gasped frightened by his touch as her brow furrowed in confusion at the unexpected interruption."Did I do something wrong, Sebastian?" she stammered, her voice filled with uncertainty.Sebastian's gaze bore into hers, his expression was unreadable as he spoke. "I think it's time we put an end to this nonsense," he said, his voice low and calm.Lilian's heart skipped a beat at his words, a sense of confusion settling over her like a dark cloud. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice was calm.Sebastian took
As Sebastian returned to the bedroom after tucking Katie into bed, his gaze fell upon Lilian sleeping peacefully on the floor. A pang of remorse washed over him as he remembered their wedding night, when he had asked her to sleep on the floor. He wanted to walk by but a part of him didn't want to as he fight the urge not to listen to the thought that ran through his mind. "Lilian," Sebastian called out softly, his voice laced with regret as he approached her. "I don't want you to sleep on the floor, anymore. Come, join me on the bed." Lilian stirred at the sound of his voice, her eyes fluttering open in surprise. She sat up slowly, her heart pounding in her chest as she thought about Sebastian's unexpected offer. "I... I appreciate your concern for me, but I'm fine here," she replied hesitantly, her voice filled with uncertainty. But Sebastian didn't listened to her. A part of him couldn't bear the thought of Lilian sleeping on the floor another night. "Lilian, please," Sebastian