Annie couldn’t stand the insult she had just received so she ordered a cabbie and left. All this while, she had been trying Mrs. Peters's number but it wasn’t going through.Shortly after Annie left, Alex received a call. You could tell that the call was from his mother. After a few banter words with the person at the end of the call, he returned to Clara.“Are you okay?” Clara asked, noticing the worry on his face but Alex assured her that he was good.“I would love you to accompany me to a family dinner.” He uttered.Clara gave him a dismissive look immediately. Why would he ask her to accompany him to a family dinner? Family that doesn’t like her. Does he have a death wish for her?“See Clara, I just want to make myself straightforward with them so they can leave us alone. You asked if I was okay, I just finished talking with Mum. She wants everyone to have dinner at the family house tomorrow and I’m taking you with me.”“Are you sure about this Mr. Alex? Don’t you think that will g

Clara circled her eyes to make sure that those people were not carried away by what Annie had just told them, but no, she was right, they were! Who wouldn’t get carried away when Annie spoke with an accent and when she looked like a model or a celebrity? “Not at all” Clara let out as they came forward to her. “We need to search you. This lady here clearly said you are a thief and even though we won’t be selling to you anymore, we are afraid you must have stolen something from here.” The store attendant explained. Just right away, the manager who had been indoors the whole time came out. “What’s happening here?” She asked. She looked at Annie Cooper and Clara Roberts while waiting for an answer and of course, she already knew who was at fault and who was a high-class citizen. “Madam, what is the problem?” The manager finally directed the question at Clara. Clara couldn’t believe that there were many here but she was the one chosen to answer the question. Obviously, she has been

“You look so beautiful, Mrs. Peters.” “Don’t call me that yet.” Clara snapped at him, shyly. “Alright. But you are indeed pretty.” “Thank you,” Clara said with a blush. Truly, she knew she looked pretty. She had always been, just that life had been quite unfair to her, hiding her beauty. Alex was almost ready. He just needed to do some finishing touches before they headed out. Once he was done, he came down and they headed for dinner. While he was dressing, his mum called him, probably to know if he was still coming and he assured his mum that he was almost done. However, no one knew that he was going to show up with Clara. Even if that idea was in Annie’s mind, Now she was sure that Clara was in police custody and Alex was coming, it was impossible for him to show up with Clara. At the dining table, the food was almost set. Annie and Mrs. Peters were present. Mr. Peter, who was already old and tired, was also present. He had been the one pressuring Alex to get married. That wa

What the hell are you talking about?” Annie stuttered upon hearing her last statement.“You know that is true ma, she declared interest before you did.”“That’s enough. You may leave now.”“Thank you, sir.'' The manager innocently thanked him and left. She still didn't figure out what the problem could be but she was happy that she was released.The same goes for the cops too. They were dismissed and it was just left with the initial people there.“Now that you all know the truth. Have a great night.” Alex said and left with Clara.His mum tried to stop him but his Dad told her to let him go. He knows how to call him to order so that character wouldn't last long.Annie and Alex’s parents sat at the dining table eating their food and even Annie didn't know what to say so they all became silent.When Alex and Clara were going, Alex told Clara that since they were dressed they could go eat dinner somewhere so their night wouldn't be ruined as well.“You don't have to be so mean to your fa

Clara was indoors. She had no idea of what transpired between her stepmom and Alex. She was not even aware that they had come.She was ready to go to the hospital and visit her Mum like she told Alex.On getting to the hospital, her mother’s condition seemed to have improved. Even though she had still not deposited money, she seemed to be improving so well.“Doctor, I only want to thank you for being patient and still taking care of my mum. I will make sure to start the payment as soon as possible.“Miss Clara, it's only our duty and you don't need to thank me especially.”Clara offered a smile. She was sitting on the hospital bed close to her mum and holding her hands.She will never let anything happen to her mother. Elizabeth and Selene would frustrate her if that happened. They already did, but it will worsen if something happens to her mother.Hopefully, if Alex resolves all the matters going on in his office as he said, they will have a proper discussion.She had been holding her