All Chapters of Bound By Lies: His Brother’s Obsession : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The next morning, Claire slowly opened her eyes and smiled when she saw her daughter still sleeping beside her. Bella’s little body was almost on her, and when she glanced at her pouted lips, she frowned in disgust seeing the large drool on her pajamas which was left by her daughter.She was about to push her aside, but then, her eyes softened for a moment when she thought about something, but it was only for a moment. With that, she glanced at the wall clock and saw that it was 6:00 a.m., which made her smile deepen for another reason. She knew Nathan should still be at home, because from the information she gathered, he usually didn’t leave for the office until it clocks seven-thirty, which means there was still plenty of time for what she was planning to do.With that thought in her mind, she gently slipped out of bed, but she was careful enough not to wake Bella, and walked straight to the bathroom. After brushing her teeth and taking a warm shower, she stood in front of the m

Alexa’s tone immediately changed when she recognized the voice. “Viola! Wow, you called early. What’s up?” “Nothing much,” Viola replied gently. “I just wanted to ask if you’re free today. I could use some company and maybe a little peace away from this house.”Alexa sat up instantly, her voice full of energy now. “Free? Girl, I have been free since last night! You have no idea how bored I am. Let’s go out. Coffee? Brunch? Or maybe the spa?”Viola smiled, her eyes softening. “Calm down Lexa”. She said with a laugh.“Coffee sounds perfect, I will text you the place in twenty minutes.”“Done, I will be there before you,” Alexa said with a grin she could almost hear through the phone.“Sure you will,” Viola teased lightly and added, “See you soon.”“See you, babe.”They both laughed before hanging up.Viola sat up, a small smile was still playing on her lips. For a brief moment, she felt lighter like she could finally breathe again. She stood up, walked to her closet, and pulled open t

After getting into the car, Alexa immediately turned up the music and started singing offbeat to every song that played, making Viola laugh helplessly.By the time they reached the shopping mall, Viola felt really light.Her cheeks were now hurting from her constant laugh and smile, but only she knew how much she needed this.She stared at Alexa who had one mission to accomplish, and that was to shop until they dropped.Immediately they came down from the car, Alexa dragged Viola from one boutique to another, making her try on different outfits, shoes, and even hats. Viola couldn’t remember the last time she had laughed this much, she twirled in front of the mirrors as she showed Alexa the dresses while Alexa made silly poses behind her.“Alright, this one is perfect,” Alexa declared with a serious look and passed her the cream dress she was holding now, “We are taking that one, this cream dress, the bags and shoes, no arguments!”Viola chuckled and gave a deep sigh “Alexa, you have

Upon hearing Alexa straight words, Viola bit back a laugh.She then crossed her arms and said with a cold voice, “Claire,” she started off softly, “I didn’t know you would develop a habit of claiming things that don’t belong to you. First people, now dresses?”Claire’s face darkened, and without thinking, she shouted, “Watch your mouth, Viola. You think because you live under the same roof as Nathan, you can talk to me like that?”Viola stared at her as if she was a big fool, while Alexa gasped dramatically, putting a hand to her chest and laughed out, “Under the same roof? Honey, she owns that roof and you are the guest, remember?”Claire felt really embarrassed and almost cursed herself for talking without thinking.Meanwhile their talk has already attracted some people nearby, making them whisper and pointing hands at Claire.Seeing this,Claire’s face turned a shade darker as her lips twitched in anger.“I don’t care,” she snapped. “Nathan gave me his card this morning. I can buy

In the meantime, Alexa stared at Viola with pouty lips and said, “There’s still time Viola, why don’t you stay with me at the mansion”. Laughing softly, Viola replied to her, “Don’t be a baby Lexa, remember you are older than me”. “Hymp, I don’t care”. Alexa said with a frown on her face.“Alright, I will come to the mansion tomorrow”. Viola said, which made Alexa smile.“I know you are the best”. She said and pecked Viola on the cheeks making her stunned.“Ewww! I’m straight Lexa”. Viola said and cleaned her cheeks with disgust.“Duh! So am I”. Alexa said with a giggle before coming down from the car.After a quick wave, Viola drove off while Alexa entered the house with her hands full of shopping bags as she hummed softly to herself.When she didn’t see her parents in the living room, she dropped the bags in her room and quickly changed into comfortable shorts and a loose shirt.A few minutes later, she stepped into the lounge and announced with a huge grin “I’m home”.Saying this