The atmosphere on that Saturday evening was gloomy, coupled with the awkward silence that enveloped the four individuals, seated around the dining table as they all tried to conceal their true feelings of animosity, remorse, and regret, except for Adrian, who was genial as he was unaware of the tension among the other three_ Leonardo, Hayley, and Clara."I'm glad you eventually decided to join us, Clara. I was afraid you wouldn't come." Adrian said warmly to Clara, who was seated across him at the square table for four.Leonardo and Hayley remained silent, their gazes avoiding eye contact, while Clara chuckled hesitantly and nervously, turning to face Adrian. "Of course, I'm here. I'm sorry I gave you the wrong impression yesterday. I just had a lot on my plate to deal with... but here I am to celebrate this success with you. Congratulations again, Adrian." Clara replied, forcing a smile as her gaze remained fixed on naive Adrian. Although Clara's outward expression was a warm smile
"You've got to be fucking kidding me..."Clara's voice trailed off as Hayley exclaimed in shock. "What?" Leonardo was quite surprised too as he questioned Adrian. "What? I don't understand. What are you talking about?" He asked, his gray orbs sparkling in demand. The fact that Leonardo also had no idea and had exclaimed in shock, somehow made Clara feel embarrassed. He was rejecting her again. But that feeling of embarrassment was soon replaced by great annoyance as she redirected her gaze to Adrian. "The fuck, Adrian! Don't tell me you made me come here for this! You told me you were introducing me to one of your friends." She reminded him firmly, her annoyance palpable.Adrian simply nodded, retracting his hand in the air and staring at Clara. "Yes, I did. And here he is, Damian Logan.""Are you fucking with me right now? You said he was someone new!" She barked.Adrian retorted, his smile fading. "Yes, he is. Isn't he? You barely know him.""No! I think you're the one who barely
"Urgh… L-Leo… Arghh, I love it. Fuck me harderrr.. Argh.. B-babyy," Lilian moaned loudly with her eyes rolling into her head, and her slender fingers digging into Leo's hard back as he thrust into her repeatedly. She stood before them, speechless. * If someone had asked Hayley Forbes before now who she loved most in the world, She'd say her husband. And if someone else had asked her who she trusted most in the world, She'd say her husband. Yeah.. It's like that. But something she should have had in mind a long time ago was that, men are deceitful and we can never trust them. But how could she believe in that saying, when Leonardo Anderson was literally the kind of man she had prayed for. He was handsome, caring, loving, well-mannered, kind-hearted, and even on top all of these, he was a multi-billionaire, and the CEO of the second biggest company in Clasold City. He was every woman's dream, and she was his only wife. Hayley wouldn't say she married him for money. She was forced to
"It's been two weeks, Hayley. You need to stop crying over him. He is not worth a single tear that falls from your eyes." Emily, Hayley's best friend consoled her. Emily sat down beside Hayley on the couch, gently patting her shoulder as Hayley lay still with tears streaming down her face. She was tired of everything. The anguish was too much to bear all at once. It had been two weeks since Leo and her divorced, yet she still couldn't get over him. Hayley had gone to her family to seek their help to help her plead with Leonardo, but instead of supporting her, they abused her and kicked her out. Hayley knew they never truly cared for her or considered her as family, especially her foster mother, Wendy Forbes. She despised Hayley so much that Hayley often wondered why she even adopted her in the first place. Hayley was aware that she had no place in that home, but she never imagined that in her time of need, they would turn their backs on her and leave her helpless. They made it clear
"Are you fucking serious right now?" Emily lashed out as they walked out of the doctor's office. Hayley had just revealed her plan to win back her husband with the news of her pregnancy. Needless to say, Emily was not on board with the idea. Hayley paused at the entrance, attempting to justify her decision to her. "I have to, Emily. He'll be happy to have me back." But Emily wasn't having it. "He kicked you out!" "I left on my own," Hayley said in defense. Trying to placate her, she added, "Everything will be fine, Em. He's my husband, he'll take me back. He only cheated because I couldn't have children, which I completely understand. But now, I'm pregnant. Once he knows, he'll apologize and reverse his decision. He won't marry her. He won't marry her anymore!" Emily looked at her in disbelief. She must have thought Hayley had lost her mind and was completely delusional. "When will you get it in your head that Leonardo didn't divorce you because you couldn't have a child! He d
**FIVE YEARS LATER**"Come on, Daisy. We are going to be late!" Hayley called out to her child, making her way to her room and lingering by the doorway when she saw her. Daisy was standing in front of her dressing mirror, struggling to fix her bow."I'm coming, Mommy. I just need to fix this!" she murmured.Hayley watched her, her heart melting at her cuteness. Her little angel. She approached Daisy and knelt to her level, embracing her and admiring her."Let Mama help you, baby," Hayley pleaded, but she stubbornly refused."No! I can do it myself!" Daisy protested, her grey eyes sparkling with determination. Just like Hayley, Daisy had an independent spirit and liked doing things on her own."I know you can, baby. But for today, let me help you. We're running late and you know today is Luna's birthday. She wouldn't want her best friend to be late," Hayley persuaded.After a moment of consideration, Daisy finally gave in."Okay, fine.""Good girl," Hayley praised, patting her head wit
"L- Leonardo?" Hayley gasped out, her eyes widened in shock, still staring at him in disbelief. She absentmindedly pulled Daisy close to herself like she had seen a ghost, trying to shield Daisy's eyes with her hand so she wouldn't see him. "Damien?" Hayley heard Clara call out, heading towards them with her focus solely on Leonardo. Hayley watched her as she approached them."Damien?" Hayley repeated in her mind, as if she didn't hear Clara right the first time."Damien... Oh my God, it's really you!" Clara exclaimed, her eyes alight with excitement as she recognized Leonardo, Hayley's ex-husband!Damien?? Who the fuck is Damien? Hayley asked inwardly, staring at the two of them confused, as they exchanged pleasantries. They seemed to be familiar with one another and it fazed Hayley even more. "Oh my God, I can't believe this!" Clara exclaimed, addressing him cheerfully, "You were the stranger who found the kids?" Before her very eyes, Leonardo nodded his head in confirmation, a c
"Uncle Adrian!" Daisy exclaimed enthusiastically, freeing herself from Hayley's grasp and rushing over to Adrian.Adrian lifted her up and affectionately kissed her temple before carrying her in his arms.He gently patted her hair, "How are you, my little angel? Did you have a good time?"He gazed at Daisy with fondness.But Daisy shook her head sadly, "Not really. I got mommy worried."Adrian furrowed his brow at her, mirroring her sad expression."Why? What happened?"He turned to Hayley with curiosity, not even realizing Leonardo was behind him."What went wrong?" Adrian's voice was filled with concern.Hayley shook her head, "It's nothing, Adrian. Don't worry about it." Adrian frowned at her before turning back to Daisy."What happened, baby? Why was Mommy worried?"Hayley tried to convey through eye contact to Daisy not to tell him, but she couldn't understand.Daisy innocently told Adrian. "Luna and I got lost today. Mommy got worried."Adrian's eyes widened, his brow furrowin