Ximena was forced to sign a contract to marry and destroy the rumored cold-hearted billionaire just to save her aunt's life. In a home where evil dominates and dark secrets lurk, Ximena was entangled between her mission and her fast-growing feelings. Will her love overpower her mission or would betrayal and heartbreak shatter the feelings and bring nothing, but revenge?
View MoreNevaeh's POVIt has been a few days since the tragic news of Ximena's untimely death. Just two days passed, and a swarm of reporters descended upon our villa, only to be halted by the vigilant security personnel guarding the entrance. What transpired between them and Grandma remains a mystery, as they departed without uttering a single word about the deceased Ximena. It felt as though she never existed in the first place. The broadcasting network has inexplicably gone silent on the details of her death. Even within the confines of our home, an eerie silence surrounds her. Not even my father speaks of her."Baby?" my father's voice penetrated the quiet, his form appearing in the doorway with a tray of food. I sat propped up against the headboard, immediately grasping for my phone, feigning ignorance of his presence.He set the tray down on the bed beside me. "Baby?" his hand touched my shoulder, causing me to recoil. I hastily shifted to the other side."The cook informed me that you'v
Hudson's POVMy feet planted firmly on the ground, I couldn't move as I watched my daughter dash up the stairs. Never before had I felt such overwhelming guilt. My heart beat furiously in my chest, while every inch of my skin felt like it was being torn apart. A throbbing headache seized my head. Ximena's words played on repeat in my mind, "If I leave, you will never see me again." Did she know she was going to die? I still couldn't believe what I had heard. What have I done? I was the one who killed her. Why couldn't I have been more understanding? Why didn't I make room for her? What came over me? Why did I push her away? And why didn't I listen to her? She had pleaded with me, begged me to see reason.I roared in frustration, dropping down to the ground. I had lost the love of my life. I had robbed my daughter of her mother- again. "You need to calm down, Hudson," Mila said, trying to comfort me."Don't touch me!" I bellowed, jumping up and running upstairs. Everything was my fault
Attorney Davey’s POVI couldn’t believe Ximena actually left the house. How could she be so naïve to go after the man who abandoned her in jail for many weeks? That was really disappointing.And where the heck could she be now? Did he accept her back? Is she okay? I was really worried about her. I don’t know why I’m feeling so uneasy. And it’s seriously downpouring.“Argh!” I banged on my steering wheel, erupting a loud horn from it.“Where the hell are you, Ximena? You know you don’t have a…” I paused the moment I saw her standing along the road, shivering with cold. He must have pushed her out of his house and that made me mad. I took a deep breath. At least, I have her back.Just then, a vehicle veered into my path, making me press down the brakes instantly. The same car ran Ximena over and sped off right in my presence.“Ximena!” I yelled, pushing my car door open and running out. She was lying lifeless on the road,
Ximena’s POVI was shattered beyond repair. I don’t know if I was still feeling or just numb. I shuffled along the street, heading to Aunt Sadie’s place. Did she know? Was she behind this? Why didn’t she stop Mila from sneaking herself into my husband’s life? Why am I destined to lose everyone I ever cherished?“Hey, watch where you are going!” a cabby yelled as I was crossing the road without looking sideways. I ignored him and shuffled across the road, igniting indignant yelling from the drivers and causing chaos on the road.It was sunset already and it seemed like it was going to rain soon. I decided to take a cab to Aunt Sadie’s house. Walking is going to take me a whole year to reach her place.I met the door open and I entered. “Aunt Sadie?” I called.“Who is that? Hold on a minute,” she said.She came to the living room from the kitchen, cleaning her hands with a towel. She halted abruptly, staring at me like sh
Ximena’s POVThe moment I entered, I halted abruptly, my soul departing from my body.“Hudson?” I called, my voice trembling. I almost tumbled over as I staggered forward.Their attention was drawn to me. Yes, you heard that right. Hudson was kissing Mila in the living room. Which Mila? I know you are going to ask. No other Mila, but my cousin sister.“Hello, dear sister,” Mila waved at me, smiling like the betrayal she was. But she wasn’t even my problem. My eyes were focused on Hudson who stared back at me. Was he feeling guilty? Certainly not. He was staring at me with disgust like he had been praying that I shouldn’t ever show my face.“Oh, come on, sis. Why do you look surprised?” Mila asked, resting her head against Hudson’s chest and doodling on it.“I guess you came to pack your bags?” she suggested with a sinister smile that irked my soul.“Just keep quiet!” I snapped, exploding with anger. How dare sh
Ximena’s POVI was in my cell. My first trial was today. I wasn’t ready for this. My stomach grew butterflies. I clamped my sweaty hands together while hyperventilating.“You have to calm down, Ximena,” Lady Audrey told me. I nodded, but my banging heart wasn’t responding. I can’t face everyone. I can’t face being humiliated in front of everyone, especially my stepdaughter. She has tried her best for me. I am sure Mrs. Miles is going to do everything to send me to life imprisonment.“I can’t help it. I am losing it,” I said worriedly.“Everything will be fine,” she assured me while opening the gate. I nodded again.“Whenever you are hyperventilating, just take a deep breath. It helps a lot. Besides, you should think more about your little bundle of joy and stop worrying,” she added and smiled.But did that relieve me? Certainly not. It increased my anxiety. What if something happens to my baby after being sentenced to p
Nevaeh’s POVI stood at the entrance to the house, arms akimbo while staring at the living room. No one seems to be at home. What should I do now? Should I start crying or laughing?Earlier at the hospital…“Doctor, what’s happening?” I asked as the doctor rushed in with a nurse and Attorney Davey. The doctor, without responding to my question, rushed to examine Harper. After his examination, he sighed.“What happened to my niece?” Uncle Fabio asked.“You don’t have to worry, she will be fine. She was just reacting to medications,” the doctor responded.I puffed. “But can you tell us when she is going to wake up?” I asked.Tomorrow was Ximena’s first trial. What if she was sentenced to some years imprisonment? What if I never get to see her again? The thought made my heart pound, reverberating in my head.“We can’t tell,” the doctor declared. “Excuse me,” he added and went off with the nurse.“What are
Nevaeh’s POVI went to visit Ximena the following day. And about my Grandma, my dad took care of it. He didn’t want anyone blaming me for what he knew I did. Isn’t that ridiculous?“Ximena?” I called. She had refused to come see me in the visiting room, so I decided to come see her in her cell. She was seated on the small bed, staring blankly at the wall.“Ximena?” I called again.“What are you doing here? I have told you to stop coming to see me,” she said, looking at me. “And you think I would listen to that?” I asked. She ignored me.“Come on, Ximena. I am sorry if I offended you in any way. I am still trying my best to get you out of here. Now that Uncle Alberto is suspecting me, it’s going to be more complicated except Harper wakes up soon,” I said and sighed.“The more reason you should leave me alone!” she snapped, jerking up to her feet. She moved closer to the gate.“Stop risking your life to
Nevaeh’s POV“What are you doing here?”Someone asked and my spirit jumped out of me. I spun around to face the lady with the voice while hiding the diary behind my back. It turned out to be the stranger I met yesterday.“Your dad told me you weren’t feeling well and here you are, looking perfect,” she said and chuckled awkwardly.“Who are you? I thought you were gone already,” I said.“Gone? Come on, baby girl. That’s not likely going to happen, trust me,” she moved closer. I looked straight into her eyes.“What do you mean?”“You will find out soon. But why are you here raiding your uncle’s room?” she asked and sat on the edge of the bed, overlapping her legs.“It’s none of your business. As you said, my uncle and not yours. Now get your ass off that bed and get lost,” I sneered. And again, she chuckled.“You seem not to get the logic, do you?” she stood up, walking around me. I brought my hand forwar
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