Semua Bab Irresistible Boss: Succumbing to Your Touch: Bab 971 - Bab 980

Richard’s POVSeveral days had passed since Tess left. My father convinced me it was better to let him handle it and focus on Anabel and the babies. He assured me she had returned and was already working at the place he'd arranged for her, that she was keeping quiet and seemed ready to make good use of this opportunity. This brought me relief—I wouldn't forgive myself if she continued spiraling downward, and I wouldn't be comfortable with her in that life. The choice was hers, but I needed to do something.Lionel had also been transferred to the place Don arranged, now completely dependent on nurses for everything. While he was in the hospital, Anabel visited him daily, but now at the nursing home, she decided to go only occasionally. She was deeply upset about his condition. But as Melissa said, we needed to move forward.So I sought out Melissa and we finished preparing everything for me to propose on Saturday. This should have happened earlier, but with Lionel's illness, I decided t

Anabel’s POVThe girls' idea to go to the spa was wonderful. I loved getting massages and treatments like that, and after everything that had been happening, it was a gift to get this massage to relax. But I found it strange that the spa was so empty on a Saturday. Actually, not just the spa—the entire club was too quiet, and it was such a beautiful day."Alright, now that we're all relaxed, get ready because..." Mel looked at her phone screen and stopped talking. She clicked her tongue and answered. "Fernando, this better not be a problem." Mel listened. "Got it. Okay, just keep me posted.""Is everything okay, Mel?" I asked, noticing she stared at her phone for a moment."Oh, you know how men are—not as skilled as we are." She smiled, but I could see her mind was racing at full speed. "Girls, how about we get our nails and hair done? Show up looking gorgeous for lunch with that bunch of slowpokes?" she suggested, and the girls quickly agreed it was an excellent idea.I looked at my n

Anabel’s POVOf course the girls showed up the next day to start the wedding preparations, as if they were just as anxious as I was. But I knew exactly what kind of wedding I wanted—it would be simple, small, and attended only by people who truly cared about us. I didn't need anything more than that."Is this a joke, Anabel? You want me to plan a mini wedding? Is that right?" Melissa looked at me in disbelief."Mel, I only have Don and you girls as family, and if you're with me, that'll be enough. I don't have any other friends—I lived a very lonely life until Rick came along," I explained."Oh, how sweet! She considers us family! Come here, give me a hug." Melissa stood up and opened her arms to me. "You're our family too, Ana, and you'll never be alone again!" Soon the others got up and I was wrapped in a big group hug. I had never felt so surrounded by love and affection."Well then, it'll be a mini wedding." Melissa wiped her eyes, trying to hide her emotion. "I know you can't have

Lionel’s POVAnabel's words cut deep into my soul. All I wanted was to be able to call her daughter now and ask for forgiveness. There would never be enough suffering for me to pay for the pain I had caused her. But I could not speak, I could not even move to hug her or at least hold her hand. But she surprised me again and touched my hand, the one that was not yet completely forgotten, and she squeezed it, and I gently closed my fingers over hers. And she continued with her words."Dad, you came to my house and said you hoped that one day I could forgive you. Well, I'm here, with my heart open to you, to say that I have forgiven you. All those days I visited you in the hospital, I was working on this forgiveness, and today I'm here because I have forgiven you. And I'll be here, once a week I'll come to see you. You can expect me. I'll sit here with you and talk to you about life or just sit and hold your hand in silence."She gave me such a pure, genuine smile that my chest filled wit

Flavian Moreno’s POVI parked in front of the house of that Vivian, Ilana's former friend. That girl had been furious with her friend for getting her into that mess. Vivian had been very cooperative with us in Ilana's case, so we would see if her mother would be equally cooperative—assuming she was the same Vanessa I needed to find."Oh, no!" Vivian closed her eyes and turned her back when she saw me standing outside her door."Is that joy at seeing me, Vivian?" I was sarcastic, and she clicked her tongue."As hot as you are, Detective, I know you're not here to ask me out." Vivian replied. "What is it now? What mess are you going to drag me into?""Relax, Vivian, I didn't even bring Mel today!" I replied and entered the house when she let me in."Melissa... that one is crazy." I couldn't disagree, but I found it amusing."Is your mother home?" I asked without beating around the bush."No, she's not. What did she do?" Vivian crossed her arms in front of her body."Nothing. Yet. I just