CELESTINE's P O VโโOutsidersโฆ?โโ A scowl could be seen on Leina's face as she pretended not to grasp what I was talking about.โโI'm an outsider myself, and so are you, Leina...โโ I declared. โโWhy? Do you think you have a connection to the Wheeler family? If thatโs the case, what kind of persona are you assuming to be yourself? My sisterโฆ? Or the sister-in-law of my husband? Or maybeโฆ youโre ready to replace me as Mrs. MaxwellโฆโโThe corner of Leinaโs mouth twitched, giving the impression that she was already quite angry. โโIโm your sister, of course!โโโโSisterโฆ?โโ I scoffed, but said nothing further in response.โโWhatโs wrong with you?โโ Leina inquired, her voice becoming somewhat more agitated. โโOur father did not commit any kind of wrongdoing towards you! Where have you been hiding your manners, huh?!โโโโOur fatherโฆ?โโ After staring at Victor for a moment, I turned my attention to Leina with eyes that were expressionless and unfeeling beyond words. โโHeโs not my father!โโThe
ARNOLD'S P O VWe moved to a different house. It wasnโt as enormous as the Maxwell villa, but I knew that my wife would be extremely comfortable living here because of the magnificent view. This house had been built for her since last year, and I've been looking for the ideal moment to make the offer for her to move in. And the perfect time had finally came.The residence could be found in a village that was situated on the outskirts of New York City. Because our bedroom was on the third floor, it naturally came equipped with an elevator for easy access especially for Celestine. We were able to take in the scenery beyond our balcony, thanks to its glass railing, which was constructed entirely of the transparent material.On the bottom level was a huge living area that has a large window with a view to the gorgeous patio that has a lot of flowers that my wife loved the most. This room also offers enough of space for guests to relax and enjoy themselves. A wonderful garden with breathta
ARNOLD's P O VEven though the clock hadn't even struck nine o'clock yet, Celestine had already dozed off as we lay on the bed, and I was holding her in my arms with my cheek pressed against her head.According to the doctor, pregnant women frequently experience weariness, which is why it's not uncommon for them to find it easy to fall asleep.As I looked at her sleeping face, a smile crossed my lips, and I bent down to kiss her on the forehead. After carefully positioning her on the bed, I wrapped the blanket around her and tucked her under.I got up and left the room; the next place my feet took me was the study, which was located on the second level of the house. As soon as I walked through the door, I took out my phone and immediately started dialing Jason's number.โโJasonโฆ I require any and all information regarding Victor and his relationship to Celestine...โโ I ordered as soon as he picked up the call. โโAlso, I'd like you to make arrangements for some bodyguards to watch over
CELESTINE's P O VโโIt's finally time to put a stop to things after such a long time...โโ Arnold said as he led the way into the living room, where we had just finished eating dinner, and he asked me sit on the couch before he switched on the television using the remote control.I frowned in bewilderment and moved my attention to the large screen, where I waited for something to start playing. But I averted my gaze over to my husband when I noticed that he was looking at me rather than the television.He nodded his head, gesturing for me to have a look at the screen. โโJust wait for itโฆโโI heaved a sigh as I leaned my back against the seat and concentrated my focus on the television. At that very moment, a headline suddenly appeared on the screen.โโVictor Wheeler, the President of the Wheeler family, had abandoned his wife and one of his daughters, and he had even been responsible for the deaths of his in-laws. Additionally, he was the one responsible for the death of Karl Smith. Ho
CELESTINE's P O VI flinched as the first rays of morning sunlight pricked my eyes. When I opened them, the first thing that met my gaze was my husband sound asleep in the bed next to me. I was encircled by his arms, and the blanket was covering our bodies.My eyes raced across to his features, and I couldn't help but flash him a fleeting smile. I stared at the contented look on his face as he slept. So beautifulโฆ I hope that our next babies, who will be just as gorgeous as our first, will carry on his or her father's good looks.The mere thought of that had my cheeks start to heat up. It's hard for me to think that Arnold made such a difference in my life. To agree to become his wife brought on the most wonderful thing I've ever experienced. My heart still beat twice every time I looked at him.After making the decision to wait a little while before waking Arnold up, I cautiously drew myself away from him and got out of bed. I walked to the bathroom, where I showered and hummed to my
CELESTINE's P O VโโSir, Mr. Wheeler had already been escorted to the police station by the officers early this morning...โโ Jason informed us as he was driving up to the location where Victor was brought. The car that heโs been driving were followed by two other vehicles closely behind us.While I was waiting for the car to arrive at the police station, my heart was racing and thumping really quickly. I was experiencing a mild sense of unease.From the beginning, it was always a goal of mine to see Victor Wheeler held accountable for everything that he had done to me, to my mom, and to my momโs parents. Would it be possible for me to reach my goal now?My hands were clasped together and I was rubbing my fingers anxiously. I was worried that none of these things were real and that they were all just illusions.Arnold turned to look at me, and reached out to take my hand in his.When he noticed that I was looking back at him with an expression of helplessness in my eyes, he grabbed hol
CELESTINE's P O VโโMiss Wheeler, I'm sorry to tell you but youโre not permitted to bail out your father at this time...โโ The police officer tried to explain to her, but she grimaced the entire while, and all I could see was Leina's face instead of Enid's.โโWhy canโt I bail my father out?โโ she roared. โโHow could you possibly arrest him for no reason at all? Could you just take someone based on what you saw in the news? You know that I can sue you for doing this to my father!โโโโMiss Wheeler, thereโs a lot of evidence pointing Mr. Victor Wheeler, and none of it is fabricated in the slightest!โโโโWhat do you mean by not fabricated? That was all fake!โโ she snarled, slamming her hand down on the table in exasperation. Her expression was one of great rage. โโLet me bail my father out! His lawyer is here, and want to talk about the details!โโโโPlease calm down firstโฆโโ the officer seemed like heโs getting out of patience, but heโs still talking to Leina in a calm manner. โโYou have
CELESTINE's P O VI was sitting at the patio at six oโclock at night, still waiting for Arnold to come home, but unfortunately Jason told me over the phone that heโs still in the hospital with Leina, and my mind was racing after hearing that news.I kept glancing down the gate, expecting to see the familiar figure of my husband jogging toward me. My phone burned a hole in my pocket, but I didnโt want to call him. I wanted that it was him who would inform me whatโs going on.The street was illuminated by street lights, and the sound of cars here and there driving by caught my attention. Itโs not until I saw the gate open that my heart began to race.But to my chagrin, Jenny strolled in with a concerned look etched into her features.โโHow could you just watch your husband carry your sister away?โโ Her remarks caused me to let out a deep sigh as I glanced down at the pregnancy book that was sitting on my lap. โโWhy the hell didn't you stop him?โโโโHow did you know?โโ Instead of giving
JULIANโs P O VAunt Olivia insisted that Cynthia must first complete her education, and give birth to our child before she allowed us to get married. And I felt worried about Cynthia because I was aware that she was waiting for this moment. Even though she wasnโt voicing it out, I could sense that she was expecting me to propose to her, for us to build our own family, but Auntie asked me not to let Cynthia know about our agreement.After seven months, Cynthia gave birth to a healthy baby boy who she gave the name Mark Julian. And while I was occupied with the expansion of the business that Arnold had requested me to handle, Cynthia continued her studies.Finally, Cynthia graduated and Iโve never been so proud of her. I believed that as a result of all of the things she went through, she got more matured. She never complained about the fact that I did not offer her marriage.When it was time for Cynthia to get her graduation present from me---itโs not exactly a graduation present, but
CYNTHIA's P O VAt this moment, tears were beginning to run down my face. I couldnโt keep them at bay. Now that it was almost certain that Iโm losing this baby.I may not know a lot about pregnancy, but I knew that bleeding was a bad sign.As soon as we entered the emergency room, an array of questions and answers ensued, and I answered them to the best of my ability, while my parents and Julian were listening attentively. Julian refused to let go of my hand even when I was wheeled back toward a room and directed to strip for an ultrasound.The nurse stopped Julian when he was about to enter the changing room, insisting that he wanted to help me change into a hospital gown. โโI can help her, Sir. Just stay with her parents outsideโฆโโJulian did not immediately follow the nurse after initially hesitating, but he did so eventually. Soon after, he began to loosen his grip on my hand before leaving completely.My parents sat in a chair along the far right wall, and Julian stood a few feet
CYNTHIA's P O VTWO MONTHS LATERI groaned as I sat up in bed and stretched my arms. A quick look at the clock that was sitting on my nightstand revealed to me that nightfall would arrive sooner. How long have I been dozing off?These past few days, my normal pattern of sleeping has been thrown off. Simply put, I was mentally and emotionally exhausted to the point where I lost track of time because of it. Even though my parents, Arnold, and Celestine regularly checked on me every once in a while, one of the harmful things I'd been doing was spending most of my time alone in my room. This was another habit I'd gotten into.They have been monitoring the media, calling people and giving them orders, as well as discussing the situation with the authorities. They would act wary every time I descended the stairs, as if they didn't want me to hear about those fucked up news again.I never heard from Julian again after that day. I was aware that his wedding took place last month, but none of
CYNTHIA's P O VNothing could have prepared me for the crushing agony I experienced when my mom told me that Julian had departed without even alerting me, or even bidding farewell to me before he flew back to France. Nor could anything have prepared me for the profound sense of loss that caused my heart to tighten, leading me to believe that it was going to cease beating altogether.Even though I was aware, on some level, that he was meant to return and marry her, the fact that he did still hurt. How could he? How, after making love to me? After I had already given him everything? After stroking my hair until I fell asleep? After spending so much time gazing at me with that breathtaking smile? How could he love her and marry her still?There was a painful lump that was lodged in my throat, and it was making it difficult for me to even breathe. In addition to this, I had to fight against my tear ducts in order to keep from crying in front of my family because of him. In total honesty,
CYNTHIA's P O VThe moment the door to the Maxwell villa opened, I was met with a resounding slap across the face from my irate mother.โโAunt Oliviaโฆโโ When she raised her hand to slap me again, Julian attempted to stop her, but she instead hit Julian which caused my eyes to widen in shock.โโDon't address me like that, you have no connection to any of us anymore!โโ she said through gritted teeth, a threatening tone was used as she glared at him.It appeared as though everything around me had come to a stop. I blinked back the tears that was on the verge of falling down my cheek. โโMomโฆโโDid Arnold tell her about us?โโWhat are your intentions with regard to my daughter?โโ She asked Julian while completely ignoring me. โโDo you intend to take him as your mistress?โโโโNo, IโฆโโโโThere is no future for the two of you, and even if you leave the woman who will soon become your wife, I won't let you have my daughter!โโ And she smacked his face once more, which prompted me to push her aw
CYNTHIAโs P O VJulian grabbed the shower head, turning on the water. He pointed it at me and he made sure to let it pour all over my body, until every inch of me was soaked. โโIโll take it that it will make you behaveโฆโโโโUhmmmโฆโโ I agreed mindlessly, not really listening to a single word he uttered, for I was too busy gawking at his dripping wet physique. I could feel my lids becoming heavy, my veins burning under my skin as pure sexual desire course through them.Unwittingly, without even noticing it, I kneeled in front of him, coming face to face with his semi-hard shaft, but before I could even touch it, he grabbed my shoulders firmly. โโGet up before I fuck you againโฆโโโโBut I want you to fuck me againโฆโโ I protested with a pout, still resting on my knees.He chuckled amusedly, lightly shaking his head. โโCome on, Cynthia, weโve got to goโฆโโBut I didnโt listen, I remained still.Julian decided to bring his arm under my armpits and pick me up against my will, laying small kiss
CYNTHIAโs P O VโโDo you think that somebody was listening to us?โโ I inquired anxiously as fear began to course through my veins.Julian gave a dismissive shake of his head before rising to his feet and reaching for the bathrobe that was still hanging on the door of the bathroom. โโNo, the rooms are soundproofed. You stay here...โโ he covered himself and left the room.But I couldnโt mind my business in a situation like this. I rolled out of bed and took a fluffy bath towel, wrapping it around my body before following him towards the living area.From the other side of the slightly open door, I could hear a feminine voice. โโUhmm, Hiโฆ I mean, good morning. I was wondering if you saw Cynthia---โโI rudely pushed Julian out of the way and came face to face with Stef, who let out a sigh of relief upon seeing me.โโOh, Cynthiaโฆ I was worried about you!โโI smiled at her and placed a kiss on her cheek. โโWell, as you can see, Iโm goodโฆโโ I then stepped closer to her so that she would be a
CYNTHIAโs P O VI completely let myself go, carelessly giving up on trying to hold myself up and completely leaning against his tall, manly frame. โโOh, fuckโฆโโ I moaned as I gripped his hair and pulled on it, moving his head and craning my neck so that our lips would touch. I immediately opened my mouth, allowing his tongue to slip inside.Julian added a second finger into my tight canal, starting to thrust harder. โโYouโre such a sexy little thing, arenโt you...?โโ he pulled his hand away and brought his fingers which were coated in my juices, to his mouth, sucking them clean before he picked me up and walked back to the bedroom, letting me fall onto the bed, and then followed me immediately.I pushed him down onto the sheets and got on top of him, hovering over his rock hard member. โโDo you want meโฆ?โโ I inquired in a hushed tone as I took both of his hands in mine and placed them on my waist.He nodded with his mouth agape, looking up at me with full of desire and appreciation.โ
JULIANโs P O VThere was something unbelievably intimate about waking up next to someone, especially when that someone was the one you love.Strips of golden sunlight shone into the room and Cynthia managed to wrap herself around most of my thin sheets.I woke up with my arm lay across her stomach and her head was tucked into my bare chest. We hadnโt bothered dressing ourselves after last nightโs events, as we had already seen every inch of each other.Also we were exhausted, that we had drifted to sleep after another heated kiss.Cynthia stirred slightly, which brought me back from recalling what brought us here, and buried her head further into my chest while placing a hand onto my torso.But all of this felt so wrong, since everyone around see us as cousins, and in addition to that, I am already getting married.But then, why did last night feel so right? And why did her touch alone light my body on fire?I knew that my old self would think otherwise, but Cynthia and I couldnโt hap