Sam snapped her hand away.She said with a straight face, "No."Before he could say anything else, Sam had gone. Kevin and Karen would soon get to the airport and so Sam joined Ian to welcome them. Sam couldn't help but smile at her friend's glow-up. The one month vacation seemed worth it."I missed you, Sam!" Karen declared as she put her arms around her friend and kissed her cheek."I missed you too," Sam repliedAs men, Kevin and Ian did not showcase any emotion. Instead, Ian said,"Glad you're back, I will die if I go another day heading that company!"Kevin merely smirked. Although he was back in the city, he was not ready to return to the mansion. If it were up to him, he'd have remained with Karen away from everyone else however Karen insisted on coming back.The limousine took them to a five star hotel and Kevin booked a room for him and Karen and was about to book for Ian and Sam as well when Sam cleared her throat, turning all attention to her."I'll prefer a separate room
"She's Kevin Kord's wife!" said Sam, "Don't speak to her in that manner!"Amelia appeared shocked. She gazed even more irritatingly at Karen and regained her composure."Let me guess," she chuckled, "You got Kevin by deceitful means, didn't you? You both are shameless and would not leave rich men alone!"She glared at Sam, "Your friend might have succeeded in getting Kevin but as long as I live you will never have Ian! Mark my words!""Miss Smith," Karen stepped forward, "Stop being insecure. My friend has no intentions of being with Ian. You should tell your fiancee to stay away instead.""Is that so?" Amelia smirked, "Have you asked her why she was on his bed a month ago?! Despite knowing that he belonged to me she threw herself at him shamelessly! If she stops casting her eyes towards Ian he would stop thinking about her!""Besides, why is she in the same hotel as him, huh?""This was Kevin's doing," answered Karen."I don't care!" Amelia shrieked, "As long as she is closer to Ian
Karen was distraught. She wanted to go up to them and ask why Kevin lied to her. She wanted to go up to them and ask if Kevin pretended to be over Selene just to get her to bed and have his father's will? But she did not move an inch.Even if all these thoughts passed through her head, she feared the fact that they might turn out to be true. So she turned and found her way back to Elliot's car.He joined her inside the car and said, "I know you're hurting Karen but it's what you get when you don't listen to me. You have seen me as the heartless one meanwhile it is Kevin who is infact heartless. And my wife..""She deceived me as well," he paused and added, "I'd gone through her phone just few days ago and found her chats with Kevin. They got in touch even when Kevin was with you during the vacation."He slipped out his phone and handed it to her, "Here, if you don't believe what I'm saying."However, Karen shook her head and simply said, "Please take me home."Elliot obediently did as
Karen would usually place a kiss on Kevin's head each morning and give him his medicines with love however, on this morning none of that happened.When Kevin joined the family for breakfast, Karen wasn't there either. He began to see her recent actions as suspicious. After breakfast, he slipped out his phone to call her however at that moment Selene appeared, hugging him from behind.Kevin temporarily and quickly forgot about Karen.Selene asked, "Heading for work?" Kevin put his arms around her and answered, "Yes.""Wish I could come along," she pouted "I don't want to spend another second with Elliot."Kevin cupped her face in his hands and assured her, "He won't be with you the whole day. Soon you'll be divorced from him, I'll make sure of that."Selene nodded, her mood brightened up. She then said, "When will you be divorcing Karen as well??"Kevin had a hard time answering the question, the only thing he could do was lie, "Soon too."Selene hugged him and shortly after Kevin was
Sam's eyes immediately filled up with tears."It's Ian?" Karen said and Sam nodded. Karen walked up her and put her arms around her. They hugged for some seconds before Karen helped her dress and the two sat down to talk."I only found out two days ago," Sam was saying, "I shouldn't have let it happen.."Karen squeezed Sam's hand in hers and said, "Hey, don't regret it. You only acted on your feelings and it's unfortunate things won't end up in your favor."However, Sam shook her head, "I knew that we'd never be together. I even thought of Amelia at that moment but..but..I..I still foolishly let it happen."She sobbed, "How do I take care of this child, Karen? My mother isn't helping and I bet she would march down to his house and create a scene.""That's the right thing to do Sam," said Karen, "You need to tell him-""Never." Sam answered her with clenched teeth, she slipped her hand away from Karen's grip and wiped her tears.She got up on her feet, "I will not tell him, and you mu
Kevin had turned on his airplane mode earlier that day. He was trying to struggle against his inner urge for Selene.Since he was still married to Karen, who has done more than enough for him and his mother, he felt guilt in his heart.Yet, another part of him didn't think so. He has always loved Selene. Karen knew this before she jumped at him. He isn't doing anything wrong by wanting to help Selene out of the messed up marriage with his brother.But he told himself otherwise. The constant messages and calls only brought him and Selene closer, and now he wasn't sure who he loved more, Karen or Selene.While deciding that he would honor his marriage to Karen, he kept away from Selene and did not answer any of her calls.Time passed and he was in his car on his way home when the driver stopped just few meters from the mansion."Why did you stop?" Kevin frowned.The driver said, "It's Madam Selene."Upon hearing that, Kevin jumped out of his car and found Selene running towards him. She
Karen got up before anyone else the next day. She didn't want to see Kevin or even anyone else and for this reason she was heading to the Kord industries to finish up some work.However, when she stepped out into the snow Selene was also stepping out. Considering how early it is, Karen wondered where she was heading.Selene walked up to her with a smirk on her lips.Karen ignored it and said, "You should have thought deeply before agreeing to marry Elliot.""Don't lecture me," she raised her hand, "You have no idea what's about to hit you, Karen.""You took Kevin away from me deceitfully, I will do just the same thing to you and you will be left heartbroken and dejected."Karen frowned, "You're doing this on purpose?"Selene smiled, "Didn't you take Kevin away from me on purpose?"Karen was confused. She said, "B-but..if Elliot is truly abusing you, you should get a divorce." "You're not that smart are you?" she smirked "Elliot's abuse is the only way I can be close to Kevin. If I ge
"Look, it's Mac and Cheese," Karen said with a smile as she dropped the plate in front of Zachary."Here's yours, Aunt Maya." planting a soft kiss on the woman's cheek she said, "Your favorite, spiced turkey. I made it just the way you like it."Karen stared at the table filled with food however Aunt Maya and her cousin, Zachary were not eating. Instead they had a forlorn look on their faces.Aunt Maya said, "There was no need for this, Karen""Why not?" Karen chuckled "It's the New Year and this is how we celebrate it, remember? I make your favorites each year.""This is different," Zachary lifted his gaze "Why are you pretending, Karen?""Pretending?" Karen gave a sad chuckle "I'm not pretending.""Should I remind you that this is your last New Year celebration?" Zachary said with clenched jaw "You have only eleven months left and, God, you're so happy. How can you be happy?"Finally found out, Karen took her seat quietly beside Aunt Maya who began to weep."I know," Karen replied c