Liam “What the Fuck do you mean I can’t see her?” I seethe angrily at Dr. Rodriguez who has been refusing me access to Emily for hours now. When I went back home to check on Dad, I was told he needs brain surgery and his Doctor said he would bring the best doctor there is to make sure he’s back on his feet again. It has been a week since the preparations began and I had to make sure he was stable before I could leave for a few hours to check on Emily and see if she had forgiven me. Even if she didn't, I just wanted to hear from her what I could do to make her forgive me. When I just touched down, I went to the mall and bought the best flowers the florist recommended and chocolate to surprise her. When I was asked what type of chocolate, I realized that I don’t know much about Emily and that is another regret added to the list. I spent so much time shaming her without knowing who she actually is. When I remember how she used to prepare my breakfast without garlic, my heart clench

Liam “Hello Sir, where can I report a missing child for an announcement to be made?” A voice I would recognize anywhere asks. “Let me take you there, miss.” Someone responds behind me and I’m itching to look back. I’m here with John Milan to show him what the mall we will build in Seattle will look like to keep his legacy going as we promised. It’s been five years since we signed the deal but it seems someone has been whispering things in his ear and I'm more than happy to calm him down. It’s a good thing I’m a patient man and my father is really counting on me to pull this off. The last thing I want is to have court issues to reverse a deal I worked so hard on. Not that I'd lose, but I'd rather he doesn't see my powerful side. When John looks away from me, I quickly look behind me but I don’t see anyone there. Just normal people moving around. “Did you see her too?” I ask Jake in a whisper. “See who, sir?” He asks me confused and I brush him off. I must be missing her so m

Liam “This is very inappropriate and if you don’t step away from her, I will call security.” The bastard who I saw hugging my wife in the picture I received says. The moment my eyes landed on him, I knew I'd seen him somewhere. Just looking at him, I can tell he's the type that wants to take advantage of a misunderstanding but I’ve had my fair share of such assholes. I cock my head to the side as I smirk, “Says who and as her what?” “This is a hospital-” “So because it’s a hospital I can’t smile at my wife? You didn’t hear me call her Mrs. Lockhart, did you? Well, the man inside there is her father-in-law. So if anyone is overstepping, it's you and I would really like to demonstrate in case I’m not clear enough.” I seethe and he stares at me with angry eyes but seeing how he’s no match for me, he remains silent. With a heavy sigh, Emily finally speaks up. “I’m so tired Liam. Can we go to my office so I can run you through it?” She just called me Liam! There is progress. I sm

Liam “Daddy!” Kayden shouts as he runs to me. I open my arms wide open so I can lift him in a huge hug. “Please save us. We were just protecting mummy from the nasty things Joe said.” I furrow my brows as my eyes land on my lifeline and my breathing stops. Emily is the mother? So I was mistaken earlier? She is the mother? Kids that look like me. Could it be? Am I a father? “Your judgment is unfair and biased. I will take the two boys out of this school but be rest assured, My investments are coming along with me. Oh, what was that you said about putting in a word to others, I will do that for you too.” I only met the boy once but if Emily is the mother, I know he must have been provoked especially with the mess from yesterday. Expelling both including the brother and blackisting them is what made me angry and my blood boil. But when Victoria is involved, you expect all sorts of games but targetting Emily, I can never let that slide. Victoria looks like she’s seen a ghost a

Liam “How’s everything back at the office?” Dad asks and I look him in the eye with a half smile. “Why? Don’t trust my leadership?” I raise my brow and he chuckles slightly as he tries to sit upright and I help him sit up. We grew closer over the last five years and I may not completely understand certain things he may do, but I know that he’s a good father. The last thing I want is to worsen his condition. So, I bring up the one thing that will drive his attention away from work. “You know I do, You’re my son Liam.” He says a little more seriously than I’d like. Before I can respond, the door opens and Emily walks in. We lock eyes for a few minutes before she ignores me and focuses on Dad “How is my favorite patient doing?” She asks as she checks the vitals and whatever shit doctors do. My eyes are so focused on watching what she’s doing that I don’t even notice Dad hasn’t said anything at all. Can’t he recognize her? “I’m doing very well, pretty lady. How are you?” He asks and