“Are you telling me we are a hundred thousand dollars rich?” Max asked in excitement and Zara nodded. Max jumped up with so much jubilation and Zara laughed aloud.
“But that won't change the fact that the idiot tried molesting you.” Mr Gabriel frowned. He didn't know if he should be happy that his daughter got compensated instead of taking the matter seriously.“And Jake? Wasn't he there? Couldn't he raise the matter to court?” He continued as he sat on the old cushion. He sighed helplessly and closed his eyes.“Actually Dad.” Zara started as she sat beside Mr Gabriel.” Jake pounced on him, he almost got him killed if not for my intervention .”“ intervain? Can you hear yourself? Why would you stop Jake from killing him?” Max spoke seriously as he folded his arms.“Killing him would get Jake to jail dummy.” Zara rolled her eyes.” And Besides, if that happens, I would be blamed for everything.” Zara sighed slowly.“ What if Ja
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“What are you trying to say!” Sandra yelled angrily. “ Are.. you.. trying to say this child doesn't belong to you?” She stuttered slowly as tears began rolling down her cheeks.“Jake I have never been with any man recently other than you, and you dare defame me like this?” Sandra spoke in hurt. Jake stood, as he folded his arms in his broad chest. “Don't make me feel guilty, it's simple, we have a paternity test done, if the baby is mine, I take full responsibility. But if the Baby isn't mine, I swear with my Mother's grave, I'm going to kill you.” Jake spoke sternly and Sandra shrieked once more.Not only that but Jake walked to the door and held it open.” Are you coming or not?” He asked and she walked slowly out of the room.While they were going, they passed through the living room to meet the scornful faces of his family members. Just as he was about to Walk past them, Mrs Isabella rushed towards them and stood in front of Jake.
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