Everyone gathered for Heather's seventh birthday party. Everybody has a smile plastered on their faces while they sing Heather a happy birthday song. But among all of them, Stanley had the most precious one. He seemed unable to believe how fast the days and years went by. His baby, Heather, was now seven years old, and she turned out to be a real pretty girl. He knew that even if she didn't have the guidance of her birth mother upon growing up, they managed to raise her well—not just a girl with a beautiful face, but also a girl with a kind heart."Make a wish before blowing the candles, Heather," Lisa said after they finished singing the song. Everyone was clapping as they waited for Heather to tell her birthday wishes."I wish for my dad and Abuela's good health. I hope they stay with me forever. I also wish to see my mom," Heather said as she blew the candles on her cake. Upon hearing what his daughter had said, Stanley couldn't help but feel sad.While the rest were enjoying the p

What Velma had said and what Stanley did leave a few questions over Maxine. Was it possible that the Maureen she was talking about was Maxine's mom? What if she really was Heather's mom and she decided to come back into their lives?'Will I let her?''Do I still love her?'Upon going back to their seat, it was obvious that Stanley's mind was occupied, and he looked a little bothered. It was written all over his face and gestures. Maxine badly wanted to ask him some questions.Still, she chose to remain quiet. Thinking that she was just an employee and he was her boss, she knew that shutting her mouth was the best thing to do. She does not have any right to know anything about their personal lives or anything that happened in their past unless Stanley allows her to.By this, Heather's mom's disappearance remained a mystery to her.Lost in her thoughts, Maxine felt a warm touch around her shoulders. She froze in an instant upon knowing that it was Stanley's arm. There he goes again, mak

"Hurry up, Mom and Dad! We don't wanna be late for the family day's first game!" Heather excitedly shouted as she ran down the stairs. "Careful, baby. You don't wanna attend the family day with a foot injury," Maxine warned Heather as she followed her.It was Heather's Family Day at school, the first time Maxine would show up there, standing as her mom, and the first time in many years that Heather's classmates would see her with her family, complete. If there was someone who was so excited about this, it was the child. "The car's ready. Come on, my babies." Stanley gleefully said. It made Maxine smile while double-checking everything that they needed to bring. Upon arriving at the school, Heather went straight to the field, where she saw her classmates and teachers. The place was full of colorful buntings and happy families in their different colored shirts. It made Maxine's heart full. She, too, was very excited about how this day would go."Hi, teacher! Hi classmates! Look at my

"Where are you going, Mr. Robbins?" Stanley's driver asked him.Stanley, who was at the back of the car, straightened his suit before answering. His response was "to Cartier," and it was accompanied by a grin that covered his entire face.After that, the driver started driving in the direction of one of the most exclusive and pricey jewelry lines in the entire globe.During the journey, Stanley became lost in his thoughts, thinking about Maxine being his wife and the mother of his kid. He was ecstatic at the prospect of it actually happening. Yet Maureen had made her way into his thoughts at some point along the way... He thought about Maureen and everything that had gone wrong because of her...Seven years ago, while I was sailing with Silversea in Europe–While everyone else on the cruise is having a party inside, what does a handsome man do when he is all by himself on the upper deck of the ship? Maureen went up to Stanley when she was in possession of a glass of wine.He looked a

Because Stanley had a wide network of contacts, it was simple for him to put his plans into action. He was with Maxine, and despite the fact that she was dressed in a semi-formal manner, she had no idea where they were headed.Prior to this, Stanley had left Heather in the care of his mother and had hired security guards for the perimeter of the property. He was intent on ensuring that this day would go off without a hitch."Where exactly are we going, then? Why do these people appear to be dressed entirely in white? Is there a funeral taking place? Who died?" While Maxine investigated the environment, she kept asking a series of inquiries while exhibiting a hint of anxiety.Stanley gave a sneer while clicking his tongue and grinning. He thought her adorable even in her naivety. He responded in a composed manner, "We are currently in the workplace of a buddy of mine. He is a judge, and he will put the final stamp on our marriage. I asked a few close friends to stand as witnesses for u