71: Overnight Heiress

Valerie’s POVI ignore the blank stare of our family lawyer and run into the house like a lunatic. It's either this or I puke all over and make a mess of myself. Too confused to focus, I bump into a hard mass.Baron."Babe," he tries to reach for me.I hum and run upstairs, not waiting for a second. He runs after me, like a savior. Once I get into our bedroom, I race for the bathroom and throw up in the sink. "Easy," Baron murmurs as he continues to rub my back with one hand while the other holds up my hair in a bunch. "I'm sorry." He pats me and helps me clean up. Tired, I lean into him, finding solace in my most comfortable place in the world. *********All four of us sit, silent, waiting for the lawyer to speak the first word. My toes subconsciously tap on the floor, showing how anxious I am about this long-anticipated meeting. Veronica had changed her dress because of the perfume. She said she doesn't mind, but I feel terrible for inconveniencing her. Baron on the other hand

Last Updated : 2025-07-31

72: Little Miss Sunshine

Valerie’s POV“I have millions in my trust fund?” I mop, barely audible. I scoff, trying to make sense of it. “I'm a multi-millionaire?”Mr. Torres just grins from ear to ear, he’s holding his copy of the will.“Congratulations.” He mumbles for the umpteenth time. “How?”I stammer. Even though the evidence is staring right in my face, I find it hard to digest. The document on my lap shows everything, still, it's hard.Baron leans in and rubs my shoulders and strokes down to my back. Veronica on the other hand is perched beside me, happy. Her eyes scan the papers and she gasps nonstop. I know that look. That confirmation of ‘we’re rich’ look. Screw that, ‘we’re super rich!’ Made, even. But I focus on the lawyer, needing him to spill everything.“Before your father died,” Mr. Torres starts as if he knows my demand. “He had the money invested in shares of a new energy company.” We give him all our attention. “At that time, it was all he had. He didn't have much as the company was plu

Last Updated : 2025-08-01

73: Dirty Bargain

Baron’s POV“We need to talk.” I corner Veronica when she comes to pick up the pack of ice cubes from the refrigerator. I need to find a way to send her off with the kid. Maybe I’m not thinking right, but I have to get them off as soon as possible. Surprised by the urgency, she looks at me, demanding I say it. I spy on Valerie, she is busy sipping from her glass, and her face is gloomy. “Banny?” She taps me and rolls her eyes. “What is it? You’re acting weird.” “Uh. It's about Prescott… The little boy.” I can't bring myself to lay claim to him.Not because I hate him.Fair enough, the little boy is as innocent as the word itself. But the grand feeling of betrayal that comes with it is too much to ignore.“Okay?” She shrugs and makes a ‘what about him’ face.“I know he is…” “Vero?” Valerie calls from the living room. Crap.I sigh and back away from Veronica. I’m unsure I can handle the silent treatment Valerie would dish me if she suspects anything fishy. “I'm coming,” Veronic

Last Updated : 2025-08-02

74: Broken

Baron’s POVCold eyes with a betrayed look, I spot Valerie staring hard at me from our bedroom window. Holy heck!Isn't she supposed to be asleep? I shut my eyes and blow out cool air. She doesn't move. Her eyes remain on me like a hawk watching her prey. I can't tell if she is pissed off, but I know for a fact that she isn't excited in the very least. As if clinging to the window frame, her small fingers clutch tightly to the burglar-proof.‘Oh, god. How much did she see?’ Most part of me tries to pay deep attention, hoping to detect if sound can be easily transferred. The night sky has fully crawled out and the place is damn quiet, which means more smooth hearing. ‘Stop acting like a dumbass and do something!’ My mind yells as it spirals. “Love,” I wave at her and fake a smile, too thin that it will snap any second. I squint, trying so hard to see beyond the darkness, but her face is not so visible, thanks to the dim room light. Acring on my impulse, I mimic blowing her a kis

Last Updated : 2025-08-03

75: A Little Offering For My Madness

Baron’s POVThat saying about a cheating man getting his lady gift just to compensate and feel relieved, that’s the stage I’m at.A million flower bouquet, a big teddy bear for my big baby, boxes of designer shoes and bags, and pretty clothes I see. There’s also a box of limited edition chocolate, Jax single-handedly dragged that from the mall, and of course, plenty of cartons of junk food, knowing how she craves them so much. Pregnancy changed her, her taste in food, emotional need… sexual ned. Every damn thing.Shutter sound clicks, light flashes as they take shots of me and my humongous gift that can barely fit through the door of the mall. A few people in the mall stick their hands out and record. “Mr. Baron, you’ve got good taste… Valerie Carter married the last good man on earth!”I try not to laugh. I can only imagine what the headlines on blogs will be. Hopefully, they don't ship in another lady in the picture. Worse still, my wife’s sister.“$150k.”The lady at the front de