The moment Mark completed his sentence and passed a wink in Cassie's direction, she delivered a swift punch on his left bicep, as it was the target closest to her. She knew he was teasing her, the way she had been teasing him just a few minutes ago.But the fact about having a son this time was something she was really not saying just to tease him, but it was something she was really feeling from inside.So, she just could not lose this battle this easily; and the chances of her surrendering without fighting and exhausting her potential, were next to none. With her steely resolve glinting in her eyes, she opened her mouth and spoke. "Whatever you are saying might be good to hear, but everyone in this world knows that a mother is the closest person to her children, and this is why I think I am the right one."But don't worry about having a daughter, as you said before, we might have the chance to have a daughter in the future -""We are going to have a daughter." "No, a son!"Mark
Both Mark and Cassie looked at each other as they were not sure how they could get another good news when they had already gotten the best news of their lives.This is when the doctor spoke up, "Congratulations to both of you, because you are going to be parents of not one, but two children."Mark felt a tear running down his left cheek, while Cassie was too stunned to say anything.This was when the doctor spoke again. "Is there any problem, Mr and Mrs Rover? You guys are scaring me, because as far as I checked, everything seems normal. The only adjustment is just that Mrs. Rover needs more rest and good diet, nothing-""No doctor! Everything is alright, it's just we are a little overwhelmed by this news, I don't know how to express my happiness…"Mark finally found his voice, seeing that the doctor was looking at them with an expression of concern. "Oh, that's a relief, then!"The doctor spoke, letting out a sigh of relief as she couldn't dare to offend the most powerful and weal
Mark and Cassie definitely left the doctor's office in high spirits, as they had never imagined that their happiness would be exponentially amplified like this.Within a few minutes after leaving the parking lot of the clinic, Cassie heard the sound of brakes screeching. But when she looked up, she didn't find the familiar facade of their new home, rather, Mark had manoeuvred a car to a spot on the road, a little distance away from an intersection.She turned towards him in confusion,"Mark, where are we? And what are we doing here, we need to go home quickly. Grandma must be-""Ahem! Mrs. Rover, just relax. I know we have to go home, as you need to have dinner and then take your medicine as well. But we're here for a little treat."Mark explained with a smile as he unhooked his seat belt and then proceeded to do the same for Cassie."A treat? I don't understand…""Then you might want to turn a little to your left."No sooner had Cassie heard this, that she whipped her head to the si
Andrew raised his chin in disdain on seeing his grandmother so riled up for such a trivial plan.He scoffed,"Hah, what will we have to gain from disrupting their home and their relationship? I can speak for myself, that I will get no happiness from this matter at all."Mariella teased him with an evil grin before she responded, "Think, Andrew, think. You will definitely find a lot of happiness by breaking apart their marriage! Not only will that be our way of spoiling the happiness of that fraudster Mark Rover, but it will also teach a lesson to that insolent Cassie!And once he leaves her at our mercy, we can easily kick her out. Won't it make you happy, my darling, to see her suffer? Because I certainly can't tolerate the fact that she is happily enjoying her marital bliss after sending you here!"Andrew hesitated, as he contemplated Mariella's remarks for a few moments. Sure enough, that bitch Cassie had proven that she was ready to switch sides within an instant and betray her o
Just then, Alex's call came through on her once more. This time, Violet answered it and spoke urgently with Alex, while still dragging Mariella with her. "Yes, bro, I told you I have some important work…"But Alex's urgent voice cut her off. "I don't know anything, Violet! Just hurry back here." This was the first time Violet had heard this tone in Alex's voice. Her older brother had always remained like a shield, protecting her from all the extremities of this world. But today, on hearing him say these words, Violet almost lost her balance.She took a few seconds before she regained her composure, and then replied,"I'll be there as soon as I can."She hung up the call, and took a deep breath before turning her attention back to Mariella with a menacing tone. "I am letting you off easy today, but don't you dare think that this is the end of it. I'll be back, and in the meantime, you better shape up, or..."Saying this, she rushed out towards her car, leaving Mariella a little bi
As soon as Violet disappeared from view, Mariella whirled around and made her way back to the house as quickly as she could.If not for this crass girl interrupting her, she would have changed and settled into her chair already, prepared to play up her misery for sympathy, and of course, drama.And thanks to that hellspawn, here she was, sneaking in now, in spite of having reached the mansion a complete ten minutes ago. She was moving silently through the hallways, hoping that she wasn't too late.As soon as she stepped into the living room, she spotted Cassie's figure turning the corner to her room, like a bucket of chilled water had been splashed all over her plans.But there was still hope- Cassie had been oblivious to her, and if she could just remain unseen by her or Mark until she reached her room, everything would be perfect.___________Mark and Cassie had barely reached home, when his phone began to ring. Mark had all the intentions to ignore the call and accompany Cassie to
Mariella had reached her room in no time, having successfully avoided any run- ins with Mark, Cassie or that annoying chaperone that Mark had appointed for her. Her old bones might be capable of fooling the world, by giving the impression that she required huge support even just to stand up, but she knew that she was strong and efficient enough to run an entire marathon with those legs of hers. And if not for pity, attention and rest, she would have never accepted the fact that she was old, either!It was just that she knew the only way to get an easy way out of every misery- from the company going bankrupt, to her getting in trouble for the sins she had committed. Her old age was the unseen weapon she was using on everyone, and at every possible place she could find a place for it.And the best part about this was, no one suspected her, let alone being able to find out the truth! And today, she was again going to use this weapon of hers to create another misunderstanding between M
"What is it?"Cassie asked, pausing the spoon mid air, while Mark took this opportunity to take the spoon in his own hands and blow on the soup to make sure it was cold enough to eat and hot enough to enjoy the flavor of the soup.He fed it to her as he opened his mouth to complete his sentence. "We have to leave for Lancaster tomorrow-""Tomorrow? So suddenly!" The unknown fear of being judged by her in-laws grabbed Cassie in its grip.She had been fortunate to not go through this fear in the initial days of their marriage, while also being the witness of how badly her family had treated Mark in the first place.It was true that she had already met his family and they were all very loving and caring people, but still, she was frightened. Back then, she had met them as a guest, not the only daughter-in-law of such a prestigious family. Mark seemed to sense the fear Cassie was feeling at the moment, as he coaxed her gently. "Why are you getting nervous, there is nothing to be nervo