[ Adeline ]“Let’s go inside, it’s getting colder here.” He said after almost an hour. I shivered when a gush of wind touched my bare shoulders and he noticed it.“Yeah, you’re right.” I said in agreement and slowly detached myself from his embrace. Sudden coldness enveloped me but I didn’t get a chance to miss his warmth much as he wrapped his blazer around my torso.“Let me take you inside safely. In case, you decide to drench yourself in rain this time.” He joked and led us inside the house which was mostly dark. Lisa texted me long ago that she had given my mother her meds and left only after she slept.Thankfully, Xavier pulled his sources and removed the video and related articles from the internet. I just prayed that my mother’s friends or relatives wouldn’t open their mouths. I want to tell her everything myself once I feel that she can take the news.We climbed the stairs silently as we didn’t want to disturb my mother’s sleep. My heartbeats were racing. It was only us in a b

[ Adeline ]“Good morning, Ma’am. You look happy today. I guess Mr. Linwood is the reason.” Sandra, who entered in my cabin, teased me.I leaned on the table and shook my head as a silly smile had been playing on my lips continuously.“Yes, Sandra. He is the reason. You know he handled the whole scandal delicately and advocated me during the dinner at Williamson’s. We are going to organize a charity event for poor women across the country and guess who will be my chaperone?’ I gave her a raised eyes to guess.“Tyler Swift?” She blurted out and I face palmed myself.“Please, come out of your Tyler Swift world, Sandra and no, it’s not your favourite singer but Mrs. Williamson herself. It’s the first time she is offering her voluntary. They have never done it before since they do their own charity work.’ I told her with excitement.She was gaping at me like a fish.What did you just say? Mrs. Williamson, the living symbol of middle age nobility, agrees to be a chaperone at your charity e

[ Adeline ]“Yes, you have heard right, Caden. Your sister is alive and I am sure that she is back to gain a bigger goal than before. Please, help me and I promise you that I’d hire the best attorney to get you out of here very soon. You don’t deserve to suffer for someone’s else’s sins.” I said, he was my last hope to get some dirt on Emily.“I don’t believe anyone. Specially, a Linwood. You are the family of traitors.” He said bitterly.I sucked a deep breath, it was more difficult than I thought. I am sure he was hurt deeply.“You have to trust me, Mr. Jones. I am not one of them, if you don’t believe me, you can ask any police officer here or use your informants. They’ll tell you about me. My husband has no idea about Emily’s true colours and he still trusts her.” I said in a low voice as it hurts me to see how this woman is taking advantage of my husband’s trust and love.“Will you get me out of here if I side with you?” He asked me with a glint of hope in his dull eyes. This ma

[ Xavier ]After a long and tiring day, I was returning to my home when I saw my red Audi from my personal collection on the road. It came out of my home and it took me no time to guess who came here. My heart begun to hammer loudly inside my chest. It could only be Emily because no one else can use my cars without my permission and I had parked it in the garage at my residence.As soon as the driver pulled the brakes in front of the house, I climbed out and ran inside the house. Adeline’s mother is unaware of Emily’s existence and if it’s Emily then our truth was out already.I met with complete silence in the house, it was eerie. I looked around but found no one. Adeline’s car was parked outside means she must be in her room. So, without wasting another second, I rushed towards her room and within seconds, I barged inside, without a knock.She was curling her hairs when my unannounced appearance startled her.“Jesus! Can’t you knock, Xav? You scared the shit out of me.” She glared m

[ Adeline ]Xavier had been very uncomfortable around his family members in his mother’s house, who are family for namesake. I had no idea how he was coping up. We were heading to meet his father in his study room when we came face to face with Linda. She had a weird calmness on her face but what shocked me more was, the two women living under the same room, alive and unhurt.As long as I remember, Grandma hated Linda. I guess time changes everything. We just didn’t notice it coming.“Good evening, Mrs. Linwood.” Xavier showed his formal respect to her. I am always proud of my husband who never forgets his manners even the other person is his worst enemy.I remained silent since I am not as lenient as my husband.“Oh, you both are finally here. Arnold had been very impatient to see you.” She said.“We are going to meet him in his study if you excuse us.” Xavier replied to her.“Oh, please. You may. I was going to join the other family members.” She said gesturing us to go ahead.“Ther