Patrick's POVI couldn't believe my ears. What did Sebastian just say?"Are you serious, Sebastian? Is Susan's child really my daughter? I have a child with Susan?" I asked to be sure of what I just heard."Yes, you know I wouldn't joke with something as serious as this.""I have a daughter? Susan and I have a child together!" My eyes were filled with tears of joy that my love for Susan had yielded a child, our very own child."Yes, Patrick, you have an adorable daughter; she's really cute and beautiful.""I want to see her, Sebastian. I can't believe I missed five years of her life! I want to know more about her.I have always dreamed of having a child with Susan. It was a dream come true, and it hurt me that I was not there or told when she was born."You need to calm down, Patrick. I understand how you feel, but we can't just storm over to Susan's and demand to see Isabella just like that," Sebastian said."Five years! Five years of not knowing I had a child How could Susan keep su
Susan's POVI moved across the room to check myself in the mirror. I looked stunning in the elegant red dress and black heels George bought for me for the dinner party.He was also sharply dressed in a black tuxedo, and he looked so handsome. He adjusted his tie, checked his wretched watch, and said to me."Susan, we need to leave soon. The guests will be arriving shortly."I know, George, I am almost ready. Isabella's nanny should be here any minute from now to take care of her."The doorbell rang, and George quickly opened the door to reveal Mrs. Nancy, Isabella's warm-hearted nanny in her late 40s."Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Grey." Mrs. Nancy greeted her politely."Welcome, Mrs. Nancy. Isabella is in her room; please take good care of her." I said."Don't worry, Mr. and Mrs. Grey, Isabella will have a wonderful evening with me," Mrs. Nancy said.Mrs. Nancy was highly recommended by the hospital where Isabella was born and diagnosed with autism. We trusted her to take good care of
George's POVHow did he get out of prison? When was he acquitted? How did he become the billionaire CEO of Royal Empire Estates?These were the thoughts in my head as I took Susan back home. She kept looking at me, scared of how I would react, but she didn't know that I knew more than she thought I knew.We were both silent on our way home, and I couldn't help but recall five years ago when I met Susan in a remote town very far from the city. She just suffered a heartbreak, and I was there to offer her comfort.I knew she was pregnant when she arrived in town, and she was so devastated that it affected her health.I took care of her, got drugs and medications for her, and offered to be her friend. She was a bit hesitant due to the betrayal she felt from her broken marriage, but I was there to provide solace for her.She had a difficult pregnancy due to her mental health. At one point, she suffered from anorexia and depression. She wouldn't eat and would always shut herself out of the
Susan's POVEven though Patrick had more wealth compared to George, George managed to hire competent lawyers, which I was glad for. I reached out to Patrick after the party, urging me to stay away from our lives but he remained adamant. He felt cheated that I hid Isabella's existence from him. What did he expect me to do? To look for him and tell him I was pregnant? If he didn't cheat, we would have still been together!On the day of the first court hearing, Patrick arrived with a team of highly skilled attorneys, and I must admit, they were quite impressive.They practically painted Patrick as a saint who got drunk, made the mistake of cheating on his wife but wasn't given a chance to redeem himself.One thing I found confusing was why they refused to disclose where Patrick had been all these five years. Even when our lawyer probed, his lawyer evaded the question and gave excuses which the Judge surprisingly accepted.They even made it seem like I was the villainess who deprived P
George's POVWhen I got back home from work, I noticed Susan humming happily. She was cooking in the kitchen and seemed so happy.I slowly went closer to the kitchen until I heard Isabella's tiny voice also coming from the kitchen, "I like my second daddy, mummy.""You do? That's great. I am glad the visit went well. Do you like the toys he bought you?"I peered closer and saw Isabella nodding her head. When she sighted me, she pointed her hand at me and said, "Daddy."Susan turned and saw me standing at the doorway."Oh darling, you are here, welcome back. How was your day?"She left what she was doing and came closer to give me a kiss. I retreated a few steps back, invading her kiss."What's wrong?" She asked, confused by my actions."Was Patrick's visit the reason why you are humming so happily? You love the fact that he came here?" I said angrily."What are you talking about, darling? You knew he was going to come today." I stared at her and noticed the beautiful dress she was pu
Susan's POVI curled up on the bed and pulled the duvet tightly around me. How could George behave this way?It was the first time I had witnessed such an intense display of anger from him. He seemed like a completely different person, unrecognizable.The way he had angrily pointed accusatory fingers at me and torn my dress had left me feeling miserable.George had always possessed an impeccable memory. He was quite good at remembering things, especially those related to me. Initially, I found it endearing that he paid such close attention to the details of our life together, but now, it felt unsettling. He wasn't even this meticulous when it came to Isabella."Mommy?" Isabella called out."Yes, sweetie, I am right here," I replied, quickly wiping away my tears.I sat up and saw her making her way toward me. I smiled as she attempted to climb onto the bed, which was a bit too high for her.I helped her up and pulled her close to me. She gazed at me for a moment and then inquired, "Wh
Patrick's POVArriving at the office, I was filled with a sense of happiness and contentment. The encounter with my daughter yesterday was incredible. It felt amazing to have a daughter, and I couldn't believe she had addressed me as "daddy." It was a feeling unlike any other.I had driven myself to the office, declining the services of the driver my uncle's lawyer assigned to me. I enjoyed the freedom of being behind the wheel rather than sitting in the back, playing the role of the boss. Upon entering the office, Trisha, my secretary, trailed behind me and greeted me."Good morning, sir,""Good morning, Trisha. What's my schedule like today?" I inquired."You have an 8 a.m. meeting with the CEO of Spring homes. Apparently, he wants to discuss a partnership with you."Ever since I had taken over as the new CEO of Royal Empire Estates, numerous real estate developers and businessmen had approached me for potential partnerships. I had declined some offers while my team was still re
Susan's POVIt was clear that George was not the same as he used to be. He often acted distant and absent-minded. He even canceled the business contract with Patrick's company, resulting in a hefty financial penalty for breaching the contract's agreement.Feeling responsible and guilty for his actions and wanting to cheer him up, I decided to ask him to take a day off work. I pretended to be unwell and in need of his company."Darling, do you mind taking a day off today? I'm really not feeling too well, and I need you," I said, hoping to get his attention.His initial response wasn't promising, "Not today, honey. I have a lot on my plate. I can't afford to miss work now."I sat on the bed and silently counted to three. "One…two…"On the count of three, George surprised me by coming over and sitting beside me."I am sorry I can't spend time with you today. How about I wrap up at work on time and come spend time with you?" He suggested, showing a willingness to make it up to me.My pla