The next morning, Eva called up at the hospital and informed nurse Solomon about her wedding and pregnancy. Promising to join back on Monday, she disconnected the call with a smile of relief. “Thank God! I still have my job,” she gasped, sitting down to a late breakfast. “They love your dedication. I was sure they wouldn’t throw you out.” Eva tucked into the delicious sandwich with a smile on her face. Alexander’s appreciation meant the world to her! “So, when are we going to the wedding venue?” Alexander tensed, looking away to concentrate on his food. How would he tell her that the wedding was happening in his parents’ house? It was a place she was banned from entering! So it wouldn’t be any different on the wedding day!“We’ll go ten minutes before the wedding, at 11:50,” said Alexander with a frown. It didn’t look like he wanted to go at all. “Don’t worry so much, Alexander. I’ll wait outside the gate and watch the wedding. If you can, get Alyssa to meet me once.” Alexander lo

Eva walked out to the lawn to look for Alexander, her heart crushed by Daniel Van Every’s offer. What did he think she was? How could he even think of offering her money? Was there no place for feelings, or sentiments in his heart? Was money everything in his eyes? Then how did he choose to marry Alexander’s mom if he didn’t fall in love with her? They had an illicit affair while Jodie Van Every was still married to his own brother. If that wasn’t a crime then how was her mom, Stella Roderick’s actions looked down upon with so much hatred? Didn’t Jodie Van Every commit a similar crime with her former husband, Alyssa’s dad? Eva couldn’t voice these thoughts since they were Alexander’s parents, and he didn’t want to hurt him. She wiped her tears away, refusing to show how affected she was by their insensitivity. She could feel Alexander’s mom glaring at her as she dashed inside the house to take an update from her husband. “Oh, here you are. I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Why h

Eva rang the doorbell anxiously and waited at Sienna’s doorstep. It was already 6:30 in the evening and she doubted they could help Alexander tonight. He would have to spend the night in the precinct. Tears pricked at her eyes, but she blinked them away. No, she wouldn’t cry. She couldn’t let Alexander down. The door opened and Eva smiled at Sarah, their middle-aged housekeeper, whom she had met many times before. “Is Sienna at home?” she asked anxiously, not in the frame of mind for pleasantries. “Yes, in the living room.” Eva rushed into the house, straight to the living room, where she saw Sienna and Lucas sitting and watching a cartoon show with Alexia. Eva was at Mystic when Sienna gave birth to a baby boy, Adrian. She hadn’t been able to meet Adrian since her life had been disrupted in the last few weeks with her own pregnancy, wedding, and now with the emergency that had suddenly cropped up. Sienna turned to see Eva and looked startled by her sudden arrival. “Eva? What a ple

“So, what have you decided about my offer? It still holds true,” said Alexander’s dad in a taunting tone, as if he was sure she would change her mind and jump at his offer. “My decision remains unchanged, Mr. Van Every,” said Eva, taking a deep breath to calm herself. She wouldn’t react, nor would she shed any tears. “Do you realize that you’re playing with my son's life with your stubbornness? Take the money and get out of his life. I will hire the best legal team to save him right away, but before that, I want you out of his life for good.”“Thank you, Mr. Van Every, but I am quite capable of saving my husband,” said Eva, while her friends gaped at the ongoing conversation in shock. This was a completely different side to Daniel Van Every that they were witnessing, a side only Eva knew existed. It wasn’t anything different. He had been the same in the last twelve years of her association with him.“I don’t trust the likes of you. It is because of you that Alexander has stooped to

“Eva’s been at my house with Sienna and Alyssa since last night. Don’t worry, we didn’t allow her to return to her apartment. They ensured she didn’t skip her meals, and she was perfectly fine. In fact, we’re all heading there right now,” said Lucas, and Alexander smiled with relief. “I know why you asked. Maybe it’s got something to do with Alyssa. She can answer your question better, bro,” whispered Nicholas. Alexander smiled, amazed at how Nicholas could see through him. “What are we waiting for, man? Let’s go?” urged Alexander, unable to wait any longer. All the formalities were over at the court and they had no reason to wait. “You need to collect your belongings from the precinct, Mr. Van Every,” said the officer, and Alexander nodded. “I’ll see you later, son. Here are the keys to the penthouse. I’m sorry for everything that happened,” said his dad, handing him the keys and walking away, leaving him stunned. What the hell just happened? Did his dad apologize for his beha