“Why would I marry you? Originally, you were Leah’s fiance. And so, I have no desire to become a substitute bride and be accused of stealing you from her. Are you planning to have two women? One as your wife and the other as your lover? Then you’re an arsehole! Who do you think I am? I am not cheap!”I was furious just thinking of it, and I felt insulted. Although I was now a widow, I was not cheap or an easy girl. As my mom and the people who served us taught me, I highly respected myself.Besides… ‘Don’t you know I am your sister-in-law?’I almost blurted that out, slapping his face while I yelled repeatedly. Hence, I summoned all the sanity left in me so I would not make this mistake that I would surely regret.The last thing I want the Lopezes to know is that I married Jillian and have a son together.My life is almost perfect having my son with me, and so I don’t want to get involved in their family; therefore, we shouldn’t have any scandals.Thus, I attempted to free myself from
EUNICE POV “One week,” Jullian replied with a smile. “Stop kidding me!” I freak out, meeting his glowering eyes with shock flashing at my own. “I’m serious, of course, and I will prove that to you. Tonight, I will announce that Leah and I no longer engage, but I am marrying my true love.” ‘True love, my arse!’ Jullian’s statement left me speechless. I have no plan to play with fire with him, and besides, I won’t linger around here, so now I am lost on what I should do and what excuses I should use. ‘Ah, he’s crazy like his twin brother!’ I have given Jullian a definite period to end his relationship with Leah so that I can settle the score between the mother and daughter when the time is due. After that, I’ll return to Switzerland quietly and leave this country for good. If ever my presence was needed—probably just then—I would have to revisit Claire City for business only. Moreover, Chris should have his own life. He has done so much for my son, Jillian, and me. He will not rema
“It’s best to listen to what I tell you, Jullian. Don’t dare disrespect me! Don’t be the reason I die of despair!”Mom continued lamenting, ensuring there was no room for me to argue. She is behaving in such a way as to induce guilt in me for being a disobedient son. I know Jillian is her favorite, but I would not compete.Despite my occasional need for her love, I will not beg for it. Whatever I am doing right now is for Grandpa. Also, Jillian and I have no bad blood for each other. In fact, without Mom’s knowledge, we secretly met when we could take a break from our busy lives.Several times, we made excuses just so we could meet in secret.We want to hang out and have fun together, but given our family’s superstitious beliefs, we can only do that sometimes.Though I don’t believe it, I let them hang on to it.“Mom, my decision is final. Whether or not you like it, I am pursuing Eunice. And so you have to learn to accept her.”“Don’t you dare try me, Jullian Lopez!”Mom roared from
Now that Mom has brought this up, I should notify the facility not to give her access to my preserved sperm. Perhaps I should send someone to check and inquire about it. I think it’s the best thing to do.I hope Jillian hasn’t changed the arrangement by adding another person who is authorized to remove or transfer our sperm.Honestly, I almost forgot that Jillian had stored our sperm somewhere, and this information was confidential, so only the two of us and the doctors in the facility had the knowledge.Therefore, I must find out who told Mom unless Jillian confesses what Mom has claimed.“Mom…” I called her out, but she only cut me halfway.“Stop being selfish, Jullian! Think of your family above all. The company was the fruit of mine and your dad’s hard work. When your brother took over, he brought Lopez Group to glory, pouring out his heart and soul! Why can’t you do that as well?”Mom whined and left no room for me to defend myself. She keeps going on, and the only thing I can do
This is also a serious matter, I believe...I was contemplating when Mirasol grabbed my hand. Then she also took Eunice’s hand and placed it above mine, shifting her gaze to me and her granddaughter as she went on.“The two of you haven’t been honest with me. But I would not scold you for eloping without me knowing the truth. I could not blame you, anyway. The Lopez family didn’t like my daughter, Eliza, so I understand you guys hide your relationship from the family. Now that you have returned, I assume everything is well, and your family finally accepts someone from my family.”The older lady stared at me. Caught off guard, I simply smiled and nodded. The older lady’s face lit up, then asked,“How many children have you had these past five years during the time you guys have kept hidden from us? Where are they? I want to meet my great-grandchildren.”Mirasol looked at us expectantly. Her question stunned me, so I remained mum, mulling over a reply, but I couldn’t think of one.Shoul
Claire International Airport, P Country“Eunice, over here!”“Aunt Lhyn!” Eunice smiled upon seeing the forty-year-old woman waving at her in the exit lounge. She hurriedly approached her and hugged her tight; immediately, the two became emotional as moments passed.“Let’s go,” says Lhyn, ending the heartfelt hugs after five years of not seeing each other. She wipes her face and then tells her niece, “We’re blocking everyone’s way.”Eunice giggled and dried her eyes as well. Her aunt led her to the parking lot and helped her put her luggage in the car.“Your grandma is missing you so much already.” Lhyn is now in front of the steering wheel, maneuvering the car from the airport. Frequently, she would glance in her niece’s direction.“Aunt, you should focus on the road. I have no plan of leaving Earth at such a young age,” she joked, then swept her head to look at the lady.Lhyn chuckled and said, “You look even more beautiful as the year passes.”“Who do I inherit the good genes from?
“Oh, hello, my dear cousin. I’m glad you made it.” The beautiful woman, none other than Leah Dela Cruz, smiled charmingly as she approached Eunice. However, her mom grabbed her by the elbow before Leah could extend her arms to hug Eunice. “What is the meaning of this, Leah?” Miranda asked her daughter. It appears Leah knew Eunice was coming home. Leah looked at her mom and winked. Miranda was unhappy with what her daughter had done. She pulled her daughter into the corner to question her. Leah smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. The facade of being the sweet lady she put on in front of her fiance had disappeared and was replaced with contempt. “I asked Granny to invite my dear cousin to my wedding, and the crazy lady jumped in joy.” “Are you out of your mind?” Miranda’s eyes wanted to pop out of their sockets. Hearing her daughter's reasoning almost caused her to pass out. It took them so long to kick Eunice out of the family, but her excellent daughter invited the bastard.
Eunice took a long breath inwardly. Leah only misunderstood why she was in a trance, staring at Jullian upon meeting him for the first time. Leah always feared that every man would like Eunice more than hers. Thus, she secretly told others to spread nasty comments, and others would make fun of Eunice behind her back. Eunice has always tolerated Leah's slander, but her cousin is mistaken if she thinks that life will always go her way. "What's wrong if I stare at my soon-to-be cousin-in-law? He is gorgeous and so fine." Eunice knew it would infuriate Leah. "You!" Leah was irked at how shameless Eunice was. 'What happened to her? Why is she good at talking back now?' Miranda, on the other hand, almost had a heart attack at how Eunice spoke to her beloved daughter. Leah will soon become the country's princess after she marries a prince from the wealthiest clan. "You really are shameless! You were not disciplined properly!" she criticized her niece. Eunice curled her lips, tilting h