The scene I saw when I entered the room caused my frowning face to relax and my angry heart to melt. Liam and Grandma were speaking to Grandma J while father was attending to Mother. Now, this is the family that I have come to know and love. “Anna,” Grandma called weakly but had a smile on her lips. I made my way to her bed, my eyes teary again. I need to stop crying like a baby. Liam made way for me to get closer to Grandma,“How are you doing, Grandma?” I asked, my voice hoarse. I was tired, I was weak. “My dear, Anna,” she called again as she reached for my hand and I held her tightly. I could have lost them, they could have died from my carelessness. Mother had warned me but I didn't listen, I wanted to prove a point and that would have cost my family's life.That family was a family of vipers yet I didn't listen. I could now see the reason why Mother didn't want me to live with them and also why she didn't want Father to know of my existence. That was putting my life at risk
I closed my eyes as my thoughts wandered to the threat I had threatened them with a few moments ago before I stepped into the room. “You don't have to worry, Vivian, I promise to take care of Anna,” Grandma said but Mother shook her head.“No offense ma'am but you were there when we were poisoned. You cannot inspect everything. I would not allow Annalise to go back to that house”I looked at Grandma J, she was quiet all the while, and I could tell that she was silently in support of what Mother was saying. Even I wasn't comfortable living in that house with those people “Anna, do you want to leave?” Grandma asked me and I looked from mother to her. I didn't even know how to respond because I didn't want to hurt Grandma “Whether she likes it or not, Annalise is not going back to that house. You're a mother, you should know how it is, Grandma. She is my only child, I would not let anything happen to her. I'll take the poison over and over again for her”“Annalise would go back to liv
Annalis's POVLiam held my hand, and I peeked at him with a confused expression. His eyes said a lot, and I would listen, but that didn't mean I tolerated their shits this time around. If they said trash, I would not hesitate to trash them back."How were they?" One of my stepmoms asked, and I gave her a hard glare before forcing a smile."They are alive, good news to me and bad news for others," I replied, trying to sound as rude as I could."You don't have to be gross, Annalise, she was just caring enough to ask you about your family. Don't be so rude," one of my stepbrothers said, and I just sighed."What's your definition of rude, brother? This is just a sneak peek of my little grossness, and I promise you all, you'll get the full version soon," I scoffed, and they all exchanged looks before turning to look at me."Let's go, Liam. We have so much to do..." I paused and looked at Mia before adding, "Together."She blazed, and I smirked before we began to walk away."Where are you t
Annalise's POVAfter a much-needed rest, I was ready to head to the hospital to see my family. The new house was huge, and though it felt empty, I hoped to convince Mom and Grandma J. to come stay with me. It wouldn't be easy, but I was determined to try my best.When one of the servants announced Liam's arrival, I hurried out to meet him. I was eager to see him."You're looking quite fetching, Annalise," Liam remarked with a warm smile as I stepped out of the house.A blush crept up my cheeks at the unexpected compliment. "Thanks, Liam. How are they?" I inquired, even though I had already called my father and confirmed that they were doing well."They're holding up surprisingly well, considering everything, you're really a genius, my Lady," Liam responded, his voice tinged with admiration. "Everyone is talking about you, the news channels are bustling with the miracle doctor.""Miracle doctor?" I asked with a chuckle as I followed Liam out to the waiting car."Yeah, that's what you'r
Liam's POVWalking beside Annalise, she explains how it would be if we didn't get the real culprit, saying there's a probability that something else might happen again even though she had moved from the mansion. I was about to reply to her when we heard a call, “Liam! Liam!” I turned to Mia walking towards us, her eyes filled with rage like she could kill anyone who stood in her way. I didn't want to stop for her but Annalise did so I had to as well. “Mia” “I wasn't talking to you, so go away,” Mia spat immediately after Anna called. “I was only wondering why you're on this wing of the hospital. Hope it's not to visit my family. Go home if that's the reason why because we don't want to see you” “For your information,” Mia began, placing her hands on her hips, “I am from the Smith family so I can come to any part of the hospital I want!” Annalise chuckled as she shook her head, “That's so funny, Mia. I mean, you're telling the heir and sole owner of the hospital that you can co
Annalise's POV“Mother! Grandma J!” I grinned widely as I walked further into the room. Grandma J and Mother were having a discussion when I stepped in. “How are you both doing?” I asked“We're basking in good health, thanks to our miracle doctor” Grandma J replied with a giggle. She must have heard the news as well, miracle doctor indeed. “How are you?” Mother asked me with concerned looks, “I am fine, Mother. I feel refreshed and also happy that you both are fine and well,” “Sure. We were treated by the best doctors in the world. You and your father,” Grandma J replied.“Only my daughter treated us, her father had nothing to do with it,” Mother quickly took away the credit from father as if she was conscious when it happened. At least, Father had given them the injection with the antidote. Also, he was there all through, else who knew if something worse would have happened? Whoever did this to Mother and Grandma J will truly rot in jail forever. “Father helped too, Mother,” I
Annalise's POV."C'mon Mom, you don't have to act haughty now, the house felt empty without you or grandma, just accept my invitation, please Mom," I pleaded, trying hard not to sound like some desperate chick, but I was so freaking desperate at that moment.Convincing Mom to do something had always been a Herculean task. Convincing Grandma J. would have been super easy. I knew once Mom accepted to do something, Grandma J. would definitely affirm it. That's just how my little family worked."I am not being haughty. Mom and I were very comfortable in our little cottage, away from the bustling and rustling of the city. Once we were discharged, we were going back," Mom said stubbornly, and I blinked back some feigned tears."Speak for yourself, sweetie," I heard Grandma J. say, and my eyes lit up in excitement because of what she just said."Mom, you should stop accepting invitations from her and stop granting everything she always wants; you're just spoiling her," Mom complained, and I
Annalise's POV.A smile played in my head as I scrolled through the internet. There's this different kind of good feeling I got seeing my name, my pictures, and the miracle I had performed.Just as Liam said, my father had told the world that I was different from any of the gifted Smiths, and it kind of made me blush. I truly didn't know how the gift worked, but it worked like magic. Knowing what to do and how to do it was something mesmerizing and equally beautiful."Anna darling, why don't you tell your mother here that you don't wish to remain single like her for the rest of your life," Grandma J's voice penetrated my ears, and I let out a nervous chuckle before turning to look at her."Grandma, can we stop talking about love, marriage, and anything that has to do with any man? I am not interested in such boring topics," I said with a blank expression, but my grandma waved me away."You would have to talk about it. You need a man in your life, and I know you'll get it, a good man w