Jade turned to face Tyler while Timothy was hugging her so that his back will be facing Tyler. With that Tyler wouldn't see his face.Jade kneeled before Timothy and cupped his face so he wouldn't look around. "Mommy is doing something, why won't you go with aunt Pearl and have an ice cream?" Jade was relieved to see her son's eyes lit up. Timothy's head bobbed happily and licked his lips. "Mommy, you're the best mommy in the world!" "And you're the best son in the world," Jade giggled. Jade stood up and went to his back and held his shoulders. "Now, march!" "Mommy, I want to be a soldier when I grow up," Timothy's statement made her heart lurch. "S – sure!" She stammered, they walked out of the room and Jade closed the door behind her. "Take him to an ice cream parlor and bring him home after that. Now go," she said to Pearl. Fearing that Tyler would come out and follow them, Jade returned to the room immediately. "You don't have to worry about your son's condition. So long
After their falling out in the hospital Jade hadn't seen Tyler for a month and had a rather peaceful life. "You don't have to wait for me. Go and pick up Timothy," Jade said before she alighted from the car. "Dear," Cecilia hugged Jade and they sat in the living room. "How are you, mom?" Her tone was laced with worry. "Jade, you have to convince mom to go to the hospital," Jared spoke before Cecilia could utter a word. Jade looked at Jared coming near them. Jade didn't forget to smile despite her worry when she saw Jared. "Hey, it's been a while." "Madam, Sir Tyler is here," Simeon interrupted them, announcing Tyler's arrival. For Jade it wasn't surprising for Tyler to come anytime he wants because it's his home. However, Jade was a little uneasy to see him again. The atmosphere in the living room was fraught with awkwardness. Their usual lively chattering when they're together has become like a funeral. Only a few words were exchanged. Jade felt like they came back to a f
Jade enjoyed a quiet week after her last encounter with Tyler. She overlooked that there was a calm before the storm. Heading downstairs, she heard a commotion in the living room. "What's the meaning of this?" Her voice boomed in agitation as she saw Colton being held down by the cops. "Go back upstairs," Colton ordered, his eyes bloodshot. "What are you doing to my brother?" She tugged at the cop's arm. "Jade," Tyler called out. Jade looked at the man, she hadn't noticed him as her attention was on Colton who was held back by the cops. "Who gave you the permission to come to my house," her blue eyes blazed with anger as they looked at him. Tyler pursed his lips while a police officer handed her a document. "Arrest Warrant?" Her entire body trembled upon seeing the bold letters at the top to the document that she almost lost strength to stand up. She looked up at Tyler, searching for an answer. "Don't listen to him, Jadey," Colton yelled while being taken away by the police o
It was late in the afternoon, the office staff were about to clock out when a clicking sound of heels filled the silent and empty lobby. Instinctively, the receptionist reacted to the sound and lifted her head. "I would like to see, Mr. Zimmerman," Jade carried a sophisticated aura this time, her sweet and gentle aura hibernating. "Do you have an appointment with him?" The receptionist lifted an eyebrow. In her mind, she was another woman who wanted to climb the hunk CEO's bed. "Tell him, Jade Leitner is here to see him," Jade answered with her eyes slightly narrowed. The woman's lips twitched, in excitement she lifted the handset. She was anticipating that another woman would leave the building dejected. "Sir, a woman named Jade Leitner wants to see you," Her eyes grew wide in disbelief when Tyler said that he would come to pick her up without a second thought."He'll come to pick you up, madam," her attitude took a sharp turn and wanted to be on Jade's good side. For years sh
Finding his confession ridiculous, Jade let out a humorless chuckle. "You made a mistake, Sophia is the real culprit." "I'm certain, you are the thief who stole my heart," Tyler insisted. "If you say so, I'm giving you your heart back," Jade was stone-faced, her voice edged with scorn. "Don't give it back, I'll steal your heart and we'll get even," he said and reached out to caress her face. Jade held his wrist, stopping him from touching her face."You have nothing to steal from me anymore. I don't have my heart with me. I have given it away," Jade said emotionlessly.Tyler pursed his lips. He would do everything for her to take her heart back from that man and give it to him. Jade was already exhausted of all the drama and walked towards the door. "Are you going to let your brother rot in jail?" Tyler's voice boomed just as Jade was about to reach out for the handle. She retracted her hand and spun on her heels. A resigned sigh left her mouth. "I'll go with you once my brothe
Luke and Colton's eyes met. They couldn't believe the words that proceeded from the lips of Tyler. "Brother!" Jade hugged Colton's neck and unhugged him after a few seconds to check if he was unharmed. "Hey, what are you doing?" Colton asked when Jade rounded him. "Did they hurt you?" Jade still asked despite seeing him looking fine. "They didn't," Colton answered her. It was then that she broke into tears. Tyler witnessed how much she cared for her brother. He didn't make the wrong decision to use her affection for Colton as leverage to get her back. Call him selfish but she was the one thing he couldn’t recover from, and knowing that made him feel fearful and furious and caged. The feelings catalyzed into one impetus: He would not be kept apart from her."Jadey, tell me. What did you do to make him drop the charge against me?" Colton was wary, there was no such a thing as free lunch. Tyler asked something in exchange for his freedom. "Brother, don't do anything rash, okay?" J
Jade buried herself entirely underneath the covers, avoiding the sight of Tyler. The lights were switched off leaving a few lights on in the corners. Making the room cozier and romantic. The bed sloped downward as Tyler lay beside her. Jade was bracing herself for what was about to come. She thought about her brother's predicament if she pissed off Tyler. Her palm wetter by the second. She cringed when she was being caged in his embrace. "Tyler, I'm so tired," she said using a pleading tone. She was experimenting with what would be the best way to make him agree. "I know… I just wanted to hug you to sleep," Tyler's insomnia came back when Jade left. "Let's sleep now," he planted a kiss on top of her head. They were drifting to sleep when all of the sudden Tyler's phone went off. Tyler hissed and picked up his phone. "Hello," he spoke coldly. "When are you coming home, honey?" Sophia's voice sounded at the other end of the line. "I'm not," he replied curtly. "Jason is sick, he
Jade blanched at the news of Tyler's arrival. Her knees knocked. Upon hearing the footsteps, Jade and Pearl looked at each other unable to think straight. "Jade," Tyler's tall figure emerged into the room. In the nick of time, Jade was able to hide Tim's face from Tyler. Her heart raced inside her chest, her blue eyes dilated in trepidation. "May I see the little boy behind you," Tyler's request shocked everyone in the dining room. Jade almost choked but was quick to make up an excuse. "Oh, he is a shy boy and isn't outgoing." Truthfully, Timothy was anything but shy. He was an extremely friendly and outgoing boy.Everyone in the dining room secretly sighed that Jade was able to make up an excuse quickly given that they were unprepared for Tyler's appearance. Jade came near to Tyler but was still obstructing his view, so he wouldn't see Tim. Pearl was quick to act and hugged Tim. Pearl was relieved as Tim cooperated and buried his face in Pearl's tummy, successfully concealing