Everywhere in the compound looked dirty and unkempt. The maids, gardeners and gateman had all resigned when Austin left the house for Hannah. The workers in the house were still enduring because of Austin's good character, but they left immediately they knew Hannah would take over the ownership of the house.Hannah had no workers nor friends, so she was left alone to wallow in her sorrows. A pack of cigarettes was placed on the table with plenty of bottles of alcoholic drinks. Hannah sat on the bare floor in her living room smoking a cigarette with one hand and supplementing it by taking alcohol with the other hand.“ You have turned your living room into a bar and you have turned yourself into a drug addict because your husband left you, don't you have a life of your own?” Zach said as they entered Hannah's living room unannounced.Hannah turned her head to look at the intruder that had the temerity to preach to her in her house. Her eyes were bloodshot because of the smoke, her hair

“ What is that bastard doing in the middle of the road? Did his car break down? Was he with any bodyguards?” Alex threw multiple questions at Albert, who was at the front seat.“ I'm not sure if it's only him or he is out with his bodyguard. You know he doesn't usually go out alone in broad daylight, but I'm surprised at seeing only one car, what's his mission here?” Albert questioned.“ What other mission would he have than to finish what he started. He fortified Hannah to kill Lucas. Since he has not heard any news of his death, he must have known our next line of action. I think he came here to distract us with his cunning ways. Don't worry, we will not fall into his trap” Dave saiɗ.Zach hung his head low in shame. He was very angry, but he knew he wasn't a match for his brother, so he kept quiet. Albert was worried about himself. He was still on top of his game, he did visit Lucifer and he had started entrusting him to the family business being the new Ceo. He didn't want him to

“ I know you always cried yourself to sleep since the death of mom, and I know you are lonely. I'm not asking you to replace her with any woman, she will just be here to keep your company. Moreover Ms Marie here is not married, so I don't think there will be any problem if you keep each other’s company” Lilly explained.“ If you want to start your marital life with your husband, I won't stop you. I understand you've been holding yourself back because of me. I don't want you to think it's your responsibility to make your father happy at this lowest period of my life, you have done more than enough, princess. I will be fine alone in my house, so I don't want anybody's company” Justin defended.“ Why are you being stubborn Dad? I can't be at peace in my husband's house, knowing you are alone here. If you want me to be happy, please allow Ms Marie to move in. Mrs Marie, please say something” Lilly let out a frustrating sigh.Marie smiled, “ Sweetheart, I understand you care a lot about yo

Driven by the urgent call of his wife, Lucas rushed to his car and drove to Bobby's house. Alex and Albert could have followed him, but Zach cautioned them to stay back. He didn't want Clara to be overwhelmed with fear when she saw many people in her house. The trauma of Lilliana’s death had not left her yet. A strange person would think she was Lilliana's biological daughter, with the way she kept crying everyday.Lucas met them at Bobby's parking lot. Clara was being held by Lilly and Bobby following behind them with a stack of baby things they would need in the hospital.Clara was squeezing her face and she was blowing out air from her mouth every second. She was consumed with the pain and contraction of labor, so she couldn't acknowledge Lucas's presence.Lucas rushed to help Bobby with some of the luggage and he tapped him.“ Is it time yet? The pregnancy is just seven months old” Lucas asked worriedly.“ Yeah, she had been enduring contractions for like two days now. She has tur

Clara yawned and she stretched her fore limbs. She found herself on bare sand very close to a river. Everywhere was cool and silent. The chirping of the birds and the sound of the river waves were the only noise heard. The place wasn't familiar to her and she noticed that no human lived in the environment. The scenario was overwhelming, no human and no stead or houses, but wild animals wouldn't be far, because the river was surrounded by thick forest trees.She sat up abruptly as she was consumed by panic and fear.“ What am I doing in a secluded place like this? Where is my husband and Lilly?” She murmured in fear, then her first plan was to run.“ Even if I run, where will I go? Is anybody here? Hello o” she shouted.“ Hello princess! You are awake, ” someone said behind her.“ Mom!” She shouted as she saw Lilliana behind her. She tried to hug her, but Lilliana stepped away from her.In a confused state, she frowned at Lilliana.“ Why are you moving away from me, Mom? I have missed