Semua Bab The Billionaire’s Nanny: Bab 121 - Bab 130

“When you fall, rise up. When you fail, try again.”…..~ Austin ~I hadn’t anticipated this day, where I would be in court watching the trial of my housekeeper. So far, Sharon had confessed to all the crimes she’d been accused of. Though I still found it difficult that she’d do all of those.For what reason actually? For obsession and lust? I just couldn’t“You might have put me behind bars, Austin! But your problems are not over. Far from it!” Her words echoed through the court room, and she was being dragged out by the police officers after being declared guilty. “Austin… are you okay?” Joseph’s warm palm rested on my shoulder in a comforting manner. “I should be.” I say, unable to lie to him. He’d seen me at my worst after his sister’s demise. At that time, we’d been too broken to comfort each other. But someone… we made it to where we are now.“Do you ever wonder if life’s problems ever end?” This was probably not the right conversation to be having in a courtroom, which hears

“And… I hope you leave a mark on history.”….~ Austin ~There was something about this particular case that tugged at my heartstrings. Though I was unable to figure out exactly what it was until my client was pronounced “not guilty” and was at last set free. Our eyes met, and there was a smile, the kind I recognized so well given how often I had seen it. It was one of victory at last, when one had almost given up on ever finding that. I watched as his ex-wife was handcuffed by the officers despite her protests. And it made me wonder just how often truth actually wins. Because here was a man who had been in prison for over a decade for a crime he never committed. “Mr. Hook.” I nodded, acknowledging his presence as he approached. If there’s one thing I have learned so far in my career, then it’s that no one is ever too far gone. As there’s always a layer of humanity in everyone. Even the hardest of criminals. Not to even talk more of one accused of a crime he never committed.“Congr

“Isn’t it funny how easily a moment becomes a memory?”….~ Austin ~I still couldn’t wrap my head around the fact that my only daughter was missing! My only connection to Joanna, and the symbol of our undying love for each other… was missing. “I have a feeling that Callum Turner is behind this…” Peter’s voice rang through the phone.“What do you think he wants?” I asked, hating the fact that I felt so powerless in this situation. Though Callum Turner dominated the south. It was no secret that his influence rang deeper than one could imagine. And if he was indeed behind Keren’s abduction… Then I fear that getting her back might not be as easy as it should be. “We both know what he wants…” I know… And it kills me to realize that the reason why my daughter is in danger is because of Alyssa.“He became obsessed with her the second he saw her.” “Was their engagement truly valid?”“Yes,... The Emersons and Turners have been close for decades. And it’s no surprise that our parents had

“Maybe we are not meant to have all the answers. Maybe we are meant to simply trust in the one who knows it all.”….~ Austin ~I noted something different about the house the second I stepped into it. Unlike days ago, when it had been a beacon of hope and laughter. This current atmosphere feels dull and lifeless. I found my way into the room I shared with Alyssa, and my heart sank when I caught sight of the wedding ring on the divorce papers I had placed on the bedside table yesterday.I hadn’t been thinking straight when I asked my lawyer to draw up some divorce papers. He was stunned at my request and hesitated. Probably because he hadn’t expected me to move on so quickly from Joanna and obviously didn’t expect me to annul my months-old marriage. But I did. I opened the document, and as expected… her signature was there. As neat as day. The wardrobe called out to me, and I ran towards them… opening their little doors frantically. I took a step back when the empty lockers star

“Time keeps moving, and you should too.”….~ Austin ~I reread the first paragraph of the document before me for the umpteenth time. Yet, I was unable to grasp what it meant. I leaned back on my chair as a knock echoed at my door, which was followed by Jordan’s entrance. “Boss, your fifth cup of coffee.” He said, his tone tight, as he gently placed the cup of black coffee on my desk. “Thank you.” I picked up the spoon from the tray and gently stirred the contents of the cup before taking a sip.“You appear to be stressed, Boss.” Very.“Maybe you should take a one-week break from work.”“And do what actually?” I stared at him, and he tightened his lips. Work was the only thing that was going on well for me now. I hadn’t had the courage to reach out to any of my friends nor been able to respond to Lydia’s calls. They were worried about me, yeah. But the guilt I felt was far greater than anything I knew. And… anytime I look into my daughter’s eyes, I can’t help but catch a hint of