A/N: New characters. Don't get confused. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA ELODIE I stood in front of an old orphanage home wondering if I made the right decision. I glance back at Frank, my husband. He gave me an encouraging smile and gestured for me to have patience while he parked the car. I gave out a tight-lipped smile and looked away. Frank and I have been married for over eight years yet we didn't have any kids. We have conducted several tests and the conclusion was that I would never get pregnant. Apparently, an abortion I carried out as a teenager which was wrongly done had damaged a vital part of my womb. Tears clouded my vision as I recalled the horrible day my gynaecologist broke the news to me. "Why the tears?" Frank asked, standing beside me. I quickly wiped off my tears and forced myself to smile. "I'm happy to finally get a child. Those were tears of joy," I lied. Frank embraced me and led me inside the orphanage. Even though he never said it, I know he desired to have a child

LUCIANMy lips curved into a cunning smile as I watched Malcolm being dragged away by the police. He glared at me and I waved him off."This is just the beginning," I whispered, making sure he was able to read my lips."I'll get you arrested. I'll make you rot in jail," he threatened."It's high time you stop this madness, Malcolm. I'm your brother, we are supposed to be unified," I voiced out, faking a hurt expression."Don't mind that idiot. I wonder if I am really the one that gave birth to him." Mum said, much to my satisfaction. "Good, she is on my side," I muttered."I'm tired mum, seriously tired of trying to be at peace with him. Today he accused me of abducting his wife and kid. He wants to soil the reputation of this family. How can I kidnap his wife and kid when he is not even married?" I asked.Mum shook her head."What do you expect from a mentally derailed patient? He is supposed to be delusional.""Take this madman out of my property, " Mum roared.The police led Malc

MALCOLM "Wh…what?" I stammered, knowing where she was heading to. "Tell me, you are my daddy, right?" Melinda asked. I gazed at her, speechless. I contemplated between telling her the truth and acting ignorant. Her expectant gaze was firmly fixed on me as she awaited my response. I parted my lips to speak, but then no word was formed, I closed it back and looked away from her. "Tell me the truth, you are my daddy, right? She repeated her question. "Don't worry, I won't tell mum about it, just confirm my observation. I already know the truth but I just want to confirm from you. I would have asked mummy, but she…" She trailed off and her face fell. "You can keep shut if you don't want to answer. I'm going back to the car," she muttered, turned around and tried to walk away. Seeing her leave with such a sad expression killed me. I couldn't just watch her walk away this way. I held her hand and pulled her back. "Let go, you don't want to answer my question. You know a simple yes o

MALCOLMMelinda nodded and snuggled further into my thigh.Barely a few minutes later, a familiar commotion I haven't heard for nearly five years broke out, just outside the ward. I stared at the door confused. "What's going on outside?" Melinda asked and tried to raise her head."It's nothing," I replied and gently pushed her head back to my thigh.Just then, the door was pushed open and a young lady stormed in."You fool you bastard," she kept screaming curse words as she tried to free herself from security who were trying to lead her out of the room."You are hiding in a hospital room after denying your child. You men are wicked and evil. If I leave today and give birth to this child alone. I swear by my life that I won't let her have anything to do with you!" The lady screamed. Her face turned in the direction of the security.Melinda rose from my body, this time, I didn't hold her down. I also rose and lifted Melinda into my arms, then approached the lady. Getting close to the d

MALCOLM I pulled up in front of my law firm. It was one of the most renowned law firms in California, all thanks to Fiona's sensible management. I parked my car in the parking lot and found my way into the building. As usual, all employees bowed to acknowledge me. I barely paid heed to them as I was more interested in knowing what Michael and Fiona found. Once I got to Fiona's office, I didn't bother to knock, I pushed the door open and entered, knowing that they were anticipating my arrival. "What's up? What did you find?" I asked while still trying to shut the door. "Shut the door first, exchange greetings with us, then repeat your question," Michael said and Fiona rolled her eyes at me. I ignored his words, finally shutting the door, I found a seat beside him and gave the both of them a questioning look. "So?" I asked impatiently. "So, the greeting, " Michael insisted. I shot him a death glare and focused my attention on Fiona who smiled and gestured to me to do what Michael