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Chapter 101

Chapter 101 ISAIAH The door creaked open, Sophie stood there holding her favorite teddy, tears in her eyes as she gazed at me. She must be so disappointed in me. I had always promised to protect her and yet I was the one who brought in the monster that broke her. How can I even look at my daughter the same way? “Dad?” She called softly, her voice low, barely audible, breaking from whatever tears were left with her encounter with her grandma. “Yes, baby,” I forced a smile. “Can I come in?” I nodded. She walked up to me. I bent over to match her height. Her fingers wiped the tears that remained in my eyes. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you, Dad. I’m sorry I hurt you.” I shook my head, “No, Sophie, you don’t owe me an apology, baby. I am the one who failed to protect you. I should be the one apologizing. I’m sorry my love. Please forgive.” I whispered, pressing my lips on her hair. “Grandma told me you don’t hate me.” “I don’t. I have never hated you. You are my Princess, my little

Chapter 102

Chapter 102 ANNIKA The birthday ended on a sour note. Mrs Volkov could not handle the stress, her blood pressure rose and was quickly rushed to the hospital. Mr Volkov reached out to the commissioner again but there was nothing that could be done. The only evidence we had was Sophie’s body but there was no real evidence to show Mirabel actually hitting Sophie. And thanks to her publicity, they couldn’t do much more than allow her to go. We left the villa at dawn, Sophie was still asleep when we left. Isaiah dropped us at the mansion and he left to meet up with Jerald. The nanny went on her knees in front of me, crying her eyes out. Hands clasped together as she trembled, “I’m so sorry, Ms Annika.” She cried. “I know you but it doesn’t excuse the fact that you could have said something to me or to Isaiah. Sophie suffered intensely because you kept quiet about it.” I scolded. Anna is a good girl. She has been Sophie’s nanny for as long as I can remember, hell she has been Sophie’s

Chapter 103

CHAPTER 103ANNIKAFear consumed me. I looked at the woman before me, the woman I had seen on my TV screen so many times, playing different roles, the woman I had seen speak softly and sweetly to Sophie. I have seen so many sides of her but the look in her eyes right now, I have never seen it before.It’s cold, dark, different, and dangerous.I don’t recognize her.And I felt sweat drip down my back in that moment, my throat bobbed and my knees grew weak. My eyes flickered, my brows arched. She wasn’t hiding anymore. She had come out of whatever shell she had and she was facing me with a look that told me she meant every word she said.“Do whatever you want to do but I won’t let you get away with what you did to Sophie.” I managed to say, I managed to keep my eyes on her. I was trembling inside, but I would not back down in response to her threat. I already failed Sophie once; I won’t repeat it.Her lips curled slowly into a dangerous dark smile that sent shivers down my spine. That s

Chapter 104

CHAPTER 104ISAIAHI banged on the door harder than I should have, something I knew Jerald hated because of his wife Mabel, who was a light sleeper, but I couldn’t control my grip; I couldn’t control the force that emanated from me.The door creaked open and before me was Mabel, her brows arched with worry as they settled on me, “Isaiah? Is everything okay? Is Annika okay?” She asked, the concern slipping through every word.“Annika is fine,….I’m sorry I banged the door, I just…Jerald, where is he?” I asked.She moved out of the way, inviting me into the house, “Wait here, he is in his study working on the new case to keep Mirabel out. I’ll go get him.” She said, walking towards the stairs.“It’s fine, I can go to him…”“He is naked.” She cut me off.Oh….Hell no!“I’ll wait.” I stepped back.She giggled and ran up the stairs.I paced around the living room, my eyes everywhere around the house. It was the first time I visited since he got married to Mabel. On the wall that led to the s

Chapter 105

Chapter 105 ISAIAH FOUR YEARS AGO My eyes scanned through the office, I watched Annika stare blankly into her phone. She didn’t seem to be herself. Something was on her mind. Something had been on her mind in the last couple of days and I was sure it had something to do with her boyfriend who visited during work hours. Texted during work hours, commented on her clothes, and waited to pick her up from work. It wasn’t my place to interfere with her relationship life especially since I wasn’t sure how their relationship worked, but I worried. When she came to the house the last time to check on Sophie, I asked if she was fine and she said she was fine. We were not close enough for her to tell me about her private life. She was my secretary but she was the only secretary who had lasted more than a year. And the only secretary who had seen the inside of my house and touched my kid and cared for my kid. I never intended to ask for her help with Sophie. I drew a like but when Sophie c

Chapter 106

Chapter 106 ANNIKA When my eyes slowly unfurled, the flashing lights from the ceiling crashed over my face, blinding. I groaned, slamming my eyes shut immediately. I tilted my head to the side, my eyes scanned the room I was in. White walls, ceiling-to-ground curtains, white couch, white wooden wardrobe, a table by my side, and a fluid connected to my veins in my left hand. I didn't need any more scanning to figure out that I was in a hospital. Judging by how elegant this room is, I’ll bet every penny that Isaiah paid for the Vvip room which means he already knows what is going on. I wanted to tell him everything once I returned to the house…. The door creaked open, stealing my attention away from the nothing I was staring out at. My eyes settled on the six feet four tan skin man, standing by the door frame, his black pants sitting well on his waist with a Christian Dior belt. His shirt layered over it. His eye bags were heavy, his dark circles were evident, his hair was neatly c

Chapter 107

CHAPTER 107ISAIAHI sat in that room, my eyes settled on the woman I once loved, her orange hair, flowing down to her chest, her chest fully displayed, her makeup so wild like she was celebrating a victory.How did I like a woman like this? How did I even imagine starting a family with her? My fist clenched. She sat there, unbothered, not batting an eye as she settled them on me.“Hi, Isaiah.” She broke the silence.I scoffed, you have got to be shitting me.Hi, Isaiah?She has some nerve.“Listen, I know what this looks like but, I had no choice. You refused to hear my side of the story. You believed everything Annika said. I get that she is your secretary whom you trust but she crossed a line.” She exhaled, “Sophie is my daughter, I would never have done something so horrible to my own child, I am not that horrible.” She paused, reaching for the tissue box. She pulled it and pressed it over her nose.I sat there, watching her.Wow….I understand why she is an A-list actress. She is

Chapter 108

CHAPTER 108ANNIKAMy eyes darted towards Jerald and Isaiah again and again. I had never seen Isaiah frozen before. Even when he found out about my accident and Sophie’s abuse. He was shocked, but he never froze but right now, in the yard, his eyes glued to Jerald who had just uttered the most unexpected thing possible, Isaiah froze.“Marriage? As in, Annika will become my sister-in-law?” Hazel’s cheerful voice yanked Isaiah out of his little frozen state. Hazel’s face was so bright like she had just received the best news of her life.But it’s not just any news. It’s news about my marriage with my boss, Isaiah who doesn’t even look pleased with the idea.Isaiah’s eyes didn’t fall on me, not even for a second. His eyes remained glued to Jerald.Oh….Uhm….My throat bobbed, hands clasped together, fidgeting.“What are you saying?” Isaiah’s deep voice dropped, dark, low. His gaze still on Jerald. “Why do I have to get married to be able to win this case?” He rasped.I can’t see his face

Chapter 109

Chapter 109 ANNIKAI have so many questions. But I don’t think right now is the best time to ask any of them. Rune looks like his world has been turned upside down, his eyes are only on the girl next to me. Lulu looks like she needs him and I am officially the third wheel. I guess this is my cue to leave the room. But the only space is next to Isaiah and I don’t want to sit with him. “Aunty Annika come sit with me!” Sophie called, stretching out to reach for me. Of course. I peeled myself off the chair and my brother finally noticed me. His throat bobbed and he tried to look away. “You have a lot of explaining to do,” I whispered. “I know… I’ll … I’ll tell you once we land.” He whispered. “You better.” I sneered. “Keep her company,” I added. He nodded and sat next to Lulu whose eyes found mine, nervousness splashed over her face instantly. I squinted and shook my head. “We’ll talk but not now,” I said. She nodded and before I could even turn and sit next to Isaiah, this girl a

Chapter 110

Chapter 110 ISAIAH The day Mirabel went into labor, I was at the office. I knew she was due but at the time, Mirabel was acting odd towards me. Ever since she got pregnant, she has changed, and we have grown distant. That day she insisted she wanted to be alone and I only knew she was in the hospital when the doctor called me. By the time I arrived at the hospital, Sophie was born. My baby girl was already cleaned up and dressed. I was pissed that Mirabel deprived me of the joy of witnessing the baby come. I think that’s when my displeasure for her began to grow. I never knew. The fear Xavier felt when he clasped his hands on mine. His eyes filled with tears. Xavier was just like me, even colder and more direct than me. He had never shown the side of him that made him feel human. And I loved it because I didn't show it either. We were two peas in a pond. Imagine my shock when he called me, his voice shaking, as he told me he didn't know what to do because no amount of money he ha

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