Chapter 72 “What do you want to do, Dad?” Cordelia asked sharply, but he ignored her and dialed a number whose ID was saved as ‘Officer Joshua.’ After several rings, the call connected and White said. “Officer, I need you right away,” White said and abruptly ended the call, turned to Cordelia, and replied. “I'm getting that guy arrested for false accusation and also for having the guts to come here and have you threatened. He deserves to be locked up behind bars.” Immediately he said that, a flash of how Michael had once punched him ran through Paul's eyes. He felt bittered but his demeanor changed to that of excitement as he chimed in for the first time. “Yes, father-in-law, that fool doesn't deserve any place among humans. He should be isolated.” He said with so much hate in him. Turning the matter around to something different, Sandra squeezed her face, saying. “I don't see any reason why we should be wasting our precious time on someone who isn't valuable. Anyways, you
Chapter 73 They walked all together, heading outside. Maria was the one in front and as they got to the door, Maria stretched out her hand and twisted the door open.And as it twisted open, two figures stood right in front of them and they were taken aback. “Police?”They were all shocked to see two policemen standing in front of the door. What could they be looking for? They all thought.Stephen managed to maintain his comportment as he approached the policemen. “Good day, officers.” He greeted them respectfully and extended his hand for a handshake.“Good day, Mr. Stephen.” The policemen responded but declined his handshake. Stephen sighed, feeling embarrassed but he made it unnoticeable. He looked at the officers who were busy looking at both Fred and Joseph, wondering which one of them was Michael.Fred and Joseph noticed the mounted pressure that was on them and they smartly changed from their positions.Meanwhile, as all these were going on, White, Cordelia, and Paul hadn't re
Chapter 74 An hour later, the policemen returned with a hefty breath. They shook their heads at White. “Sir, we have searched the whole room and there's no one inside.” “No one? Are you sure you have checked the whole place and you can't find him?” White asked, feeling panicked. The policemen nodded at the same time, their words unshaken. “Yes, sir. We did but we couldn't find anyone.” They affirmed. “Dad, I think they must have hidden him somewhere in the house.” Cordelia stepped forward and said, after a long time of being silent. Joseph frowned at her words. He also stepped forward and shot. “And what makes you think we would hide such a disgusting person inside our rooms?” “Then where is he? Why isn't he here if you claim so?” Paul triggered at Joseph, sharply. “Were you deaf when Mr. Stephen said Michael was no longer his son-in-law?” Fred replied rudely. Paul shook his head. “I don't believe any one of you. If Michael is no longer the son-in-law of this house t
Chapter 75 “I have so many things in common with him. So many things.” Rose replied. “And I don't want anything to happen to him because he's the father of my unborn child.” She rubbed her fingers on her stomach. “Unborn child?” Everyone was stunned. Grandma Isabella, though, felt unease and swallowed hard, allowing a slight smile to display on her face. At least, Rose had finally gotten the boldness to say it and that was what mattered to her. On the other hand, Stephen acted like something immediately blocked his ears and pretended that he didn't hear what Rose just said. He looked at Rose, his expression entwined with both anger and curiosity. “Rose? You're what?” Rose was quiet for some time, noticing his father's anger. However, she shook off the fear that instantly gripped her. “Dad, I'm pregnant.” She replied. “And who did you say is the father?” Stephen asked immediately. “I'm sorry but Michael is the—” Rose didn't get to finish what she wanted to say. She wanted to
Chapter 76 “Please, don't cry, my darling granddaughter.” She patted her back. “I'm happy you finally developed the courage to tell them the truth.” She wiped her eyes. “Don't worry, I'll let Michael know about this soon.” Grandma Isabella assured her. Rose couldn't stop but continued to cry not minding what her grandmother was saying. Even if she tells Michael, what would the fool do about it? “Grandma, I have no place to go. My life is so miserable now.” Rose sobbed between Grandma Isabella's arms. Grandma Isabella shook her head. “Stop crying, you're going nowhere. I'm the older person in this house and Stephen can't throw you out while I'm still here.” Grandma Isabella patted Rose's back. “Everything will be fine soon.” Meanwhile, in a yellow-painted room, Stephen's face had already turned red. He paced up and down in the room that belonged to him and his wife. He bit his lips, causing them to turn red also. He slumped onto a softened bed that lifted him a bit up after
Chapter 77 “That's a great idea. I never thought about it, and if it happens to be true, then that she's truly pregnant, she must abort it.” Joseph was silent on this. He then said dismissively. “Come on Dad, Mom. Let's go downstairs, the Doctor will soon be here.” With that, he left, and as soon as he did. Stephen turned to Maria, his anger thinned. “It better not be true that she's pregnant or else I'll deal with you.” He snapped at her and stormed out of the room. Maria stood, her eyes beginning to drop tiny tears that she had managed to withhold in the presence of Joseph. This has been the way she has been treated by her husband, Stephen but she has kept it a secret from everyone in the house. And it also amazed her that no one in the house had succeeded in finding out. Actually, Stephen, her husband, had been mistreating her indoors without anyone noticing it, and that was the reason why she never opposed his opinion. Sighing deeply in torment, Maria mumbled to
Chapter 78 She was surprised but Stephen jerked from his seat. “You must have her test you and that's finally.” Rose shook her head, retorting. “No, Dad. I'm not going to allow her.” She disagreed firmly. “I've told you that I'm pregnant, and if you think I'm lying, then leave.” Stephen fumed at Rose's words. “How dare you talk to me in that way? Or don't you realize who you're talking to?” His anger intensified. Approaching Rose, Stephen glared at her, his facial appearance turning into a puzzle but it remained darkened. “Oh, I see…you have now grown wings to talk back at me, right?” Rose quickly shook her head at the accusation. “No, Dad.” Stephen fired at her, the moment she added, Dad. “Shut up.” He warned with seriosity. “I don't want to ever hear that word, Dad from your mouth ever again. Don't ever call me your father because I seize to be a father to a disgraceful thing like you.” “Stop it, Stephen.” Grandma Isabella shouted, intervening. “Just stop it. Why would
Chapter 79 She was going to promise Rose that she was going to be assisting her secretly, but a deep, mean male voice cut her off from her words. “I want all the papers for the company.” The male demanded and he sounded serious. The deep voice belonged to Stephen who had returned to take back the documents that pertained to the company from Rose. “I want them all. Just go inside and hand them over to me.” Stephen got closer to Rose and imposed. “What? What has the pregnancy come to do with the company?” Grandma Isabella and Maria echoed at the same time, feeling shocked. Rose was astonished too, but she didn't take it much to it even though the company was dear to her and she had struggled to bring it to where it was today. Stephen was fully aware that the company meant so much to Rose so he said that, thinking Rose might be restrained from her words. But it came as a shock to him as Rose asked him. “Is that all that you want?” She asked, feeling bitter. Stephen gave