Anna’s heart skipped when she saw her mother standing in front of the house, she knew she must have been waiting for, she had left without informing anyone, she just left a note saying she would be back but she never specified where she was going or what she was going to do. She has been depressed these past few days so her mother might have thought that she would try and end her own life; that is why she had left the no-so reassuring letter before leaving.Stephen was the first to get out of the car and he walked to the other side and opened the door for Anna. Of course she had tried to open it on her own but the billionaire CEO had locked it on purpose, he didn’t think it was lady-like to open the door for yourself and so he wouldn’t give her the chance to embarrass them both.Anna stepped out of the car and rolled her eyes at him as she realized what he had done, but he just smiled back at her, looking pleased with himself and his action.“Sorry sweetheart, but I wasn’t going to le

“Anastasia, your mother might have gossiped about you to me, so why don’t you tell me what happened today?” Mr. McCurry uttered.“Uhm-hmm!!” Mrs. McCurry cleared her throat in an attention seeking manner. “I think you meant why don’t she tell us, because she hasn’t really said anything to me either.” She said,Anastasia chuckled and dropped the fork. “Mom, you don’t have to be so dramatic all the time. Anyway, what happened today was that I went to see Stephen Gray. He was getting married today and I wanted him to know about the child before he made that decision. I had no plans of disrupting the wedding but I might have ended up doing that.” She narrated.Her parents stopped eating and stared at each other, then slowly they turned back to her. “What are you saying? You crashed their wedding?” her father asked with a genuine look of concern and worry etched on his aged face.“Yeah, I walked into the church hall just after they had said their vows and were about to be pronounced husban

“No… No!!” Mrs. McCurry cried as they watched their house go up in flames. A fire had suddenly broken out from the left corridor and before they could do anything, it had gotten out of control.“It is okay mom, it is okay.” Anna consoled her mom and held her back from rushing towards the fire; the middle aged woman was devastated by the sight, everything they had was lost in the razing fire.The neighbors had gathered not too far from the house to watch the incident, shortly after that, the fire service department arrived at the scene and made everyone step away from the house, including Anna and her mother.They watched from across the street as the firefighters tried to save what was left of their house but the best they could do was stop the fire from spreading further into the next building. The building had burnt beyond saving, the roof had completely blown off and the doors were gone. The whole place smelled like barbecue except that it was a burnt one.“Ann! Belinda!!” Mr. John

As Anna pushed open the door to the kitchen, she was immediately struck by the sight before her. The first thing that caught her eyes was the expansive marble countertop that dominated the center of the room. Its polished surface gleamed in the soft light of the room, and it was adorned with an array of high-end appliances and kitchen gadgets.To the right of the countertop was a row of floor-to-ceiling cabinets, made of rich, dark wood that seemed to glow in the light. The cabinets were intricately carved and featured brushed metal handles that added a touch of elegance. Each cabinet door opened silently at the slightest touch, revealing shelves stocked with high-end cookware, exotic spices, and gourmet ingredients.To the left of the countertop was a large, stainless steel refrigerator that hummed quietly. The fridge was filled with fresh produce, organic meats, and artisan cheeses from around the world. Beside it, a matching stainless steel dishwasher was built into the cabinetry.

Stephen sat in his large leather office chair, his fingers interlaced on his desk in front of him. The room was spacious and well-lit, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the city skyline. A stack of papers sat neatly organized on one side of his desk, a framed photograph of him and his fiancée on the other.But his mind was far from his work. Instead, it was consumed by thoughts of Anastasia. She was the only thing he could think about lately, ever since he found out she was pregnant. He knew his fiancée and mother would not be accepting of her, but he couldn't help feeling protective of her and their unborn child.As he sat lost in thought, his brow furrowed and his eyes distant. He wondered how Anastasia would cope with the disapproval of those closest to him. He also couldn't shake the memory of earlier that day when he had walked into her with a towel around her chest. He had always known she was beautiful, but at that moment, it was as if he was seeing her for the f