Cassie’s POV “With the person his heart desires the most?” I feigned innocence. Kayla scoffed. “That asshole of my brother hasn’t made it extremely clear, right?” I shrugged even though my sister in law couldn’t see me. “He’s kind to me. He’s possessive, and he takes really good care of me.” I said in all honesty. “I guess love humbles certain breeds of people.” “How?” I couldn’t help but ask. “Shawn is ruthless:” “Well, he has changed now, but what I mean is that he’s known to be bold. He gives compliments when he deems fit, whether good or bad. I can’t believe that he is being a tiny asshole to confess the way he feels. Yeah, action matters, but we women, we wanna hear those words.”I chuckled. “Yeah! I know what I’m saying, and I deeply apologize for his immaturity. This is just his first time being into something this genuine.” “I don’t know what to say, but thank you for being so happy for me. Your call really brightened my mood!” “No, you have nothing to thank me for.
Cassie’s Pov.“What are you doing here, ma’am. You should have called or texted me if you needed anything.” Doreen said with worry. She immediately moved to the sink where she washed her hands, wiped them with a nearby napkin, then made her way over to where I stood, which was just a few steps away from the kitchen door. “Do you need anything?” The concern did not go unnoticed in her eyes, making me suspicious.“Did Shawn call you?” I couldn’t help but ask.Doreen nodded slowly. “I told him you were sleeping, following the doctor’s orders.” “Did he seem angry?” I asked, even though I wasn’t sure yet if Rhoda and Lori had reached him already.“I don’t think so. He was just concerned about you and asked me to keep an eye on you.” “What do you want for dinner?” Doreen asked.“Actually, I came to ask a favor.” “Sure. I’m all ears.” “Is it possible to twerk the dinner menu a bit?” I asked.“You are my boss, so you don’t have to ask permission from me. You only need to give me instruct
Kelvin’s Pov Lauretta took the phone from her mother and shoved it in my face. “There you go! Isn’t that the same person that you could swear with your life about her being a good person?” “Not only is she disgracing your brother, but she’s out there dragging your family name in the mud by whoring around. We saw her paying for items she bought for her lover with Shawn’s card.” Lauretta said confidently. “Give that to me!” I took the phone out of her hand since the male figure’s face I was staring at seemed familiar. Since I had the phone in my hand, I was able to get a better view. I instantly scoffed in relief. Not that I didn’t trust my sister- in-law, but these silly people were capable of messing with one’s head if the person wasn’t strong enough. “Is this why you both are here, making a nuisance of yourself?” I gestured the phone towards Lauretta, who stared back at me with nothing but confusion all over her face. “Is something wrong with your eyes or what?” She attacked me
Shawn’s Pov“I can’t believe I am saying this, but it seems I’m going to let go.” “Dad finally convinced you?” Kelv asked with creased brows. “This has nothing to do with Dad. You know I would always do what I want, regardless of what anyone thinks.” “Some things aren’t just worth my time anymore. I would rather stay home with my wife than pursue a lawsuit.” “Even though the fees requested for damages are a lump sum, I honestly do not need the money. Plus, I don’t want Dad to lose his friendship.”“I’m really impressed! You wouldn’t let something like this slide on a normal day. Cassie really changed you.”“Oh, please!” I scoffed, trying so hard to control my smile. “Seriously, you are distracting me. Don’t you have more important stuff to do?” I challenged my younger brother. “I knew there was so much to catch up on with work, but I gave myself a target. I wanted to go back home as early as I could to my wife. But of course, I can’t say that to Kelv.“You are important to me, so
Cassie’s POV “The baby is fine!” Dr. Maddie announced after the checks. The tears that I had been holding all through freely rolled down my cheeks. Maddie passed me some tissue. I thanked her, then went ahead to wipe my face. “I’m sorry if I seem so crazy right now. It was as though I didn’t care a bit earlier, but here I am, shamelessly trying to see if I hadn’t put her in danger.” I sniffled. I saw a small smile creep to Dr Maddie’s lips. “Her?” “I don’t know. I guess it was just easier to refer to it that way. I mean, I was still trying to figure out how to break the news to my husband, then the accident happened. I know I was being reluctant about the news earlier. But the truth is that I won’t forgive myself if anything were to happen to it.” “I understand your emotions, but please, I need you to be calm. You being indifferent earlier does not mean that you do not care about the baby. The news was a surprise, and just like how every reasonable person would, you needed time
Lauretta’s Pov I stared with wide eyes as Cassie held my mom’s hands in her air. Before she got married to Shawn, she would never even look us in the eyes or talk back at us. Where did this filthy courage come from?“How fucking dare you raise your hand on my mother,” I said with gritted teeth, then went ahead to pull her hand off my mom. “What the hell has come over you? You’ve got no respect for the woman who raised you after your shitty mother left you behind for the dogs?” “Talk about my mom that way once more, and I'm not going to regret what I would do to you!” Cassie glared at both me and my mom. I scoffed. “We should have gotten rid of this witch when we had the opportunity.” “You’re such a bitch, and you are going to regret this. I promise you.” Cassie chuckled. “You think I'm scared of you all?”“You think that billionaire husband of yours is going to shed a tear over you if we end your life right now?” “Are you both here to attack me or my husband? He is not even her