Dear readers, before you start reading this book, I want to inform you that the original story is in Spanish, my native language, I did the translation myself, and I apologize for any errors it may have. **** "We need an heir!" exposed the old man in a thick voice. “Otherwise, someone will replace you” he warned. The strong echo reverberated in the hallway of Jacob Wilson's house, so much so that Myriam was startled and stopped at the door of the family's office, she had been looking for her husband and managed to hear her father-in-law's request. Her heart sinking, she sighed deeply. She pretended not to have heard anything, she went downstairs and sat down again in the armchair in the living room, as if nothing had happened, but when she heard the word children, she remembered that at one point he thought that if he had a son he could strengthen her marriage, however, God did not give her that opportunity and she never got pregnant, but the problem was not hers. Over the years

The news of the pregnancy pleased Raymond; however, upon learning that it was a high-risk situation, he decided not to say anything to his family, until he was sure that his wife did not lose the baby.Due to Myriam's condition, he was in a bad mood, since on the recommendation of the gynecologist his wife could not have sex."I see you're very stressed," said Noemi, Myriam's half-sister.The young woman worked as Raymond's assistant, at the request of his wife, despite the fact that they both had a terrible relationship, Myriam had decided to give her half-sister one last chance."Did you bring the report I asked for?" Ray questioned without looking at her."Of course," she answered and approached him, as soon as she placed the folder on the table, she leaned over showing her ample cleavage, "I'm much more efficient than my little sister," she muttered with annoyance.Ray's gaze locked on those voluptuous breasts, one of his eyebrows rose."Interesting," he mentioned and swept her fr

Several days had passed after learning of Myriam's alleged infidelity, for Raymond's family, she was guilty. The young woman seemed to hear whispers everywhere, pointing her out as an immoral woman, however, although she did not share the bedroom with him, she decided to stay in the same house, and prove her innocence.In the company where she worked, they found out about the pregnancy, but there was no problem, until that morning when she entered her office and found an envelope on her desk.Myriam opened it and read the word: Dismissal, frowned, thinking that the cause was the scandal, and went to her boss's office."Mr. Hamilton, I want to know the reasons for my dismissal," she said without daring to pass.The man adjusted his glasses and cleared his throat.“As you know, we've had low income for months and we have to reduce our staff,” he said, waving for him to come in and sit down. “We know very well that you deserve better compensation, but we are going to declare bankruptcy,

The next day, Myriam went to the Lennox mansion, identifying herself at the entrance as Mrs. Isis's new assistant.Immediately, one of her employees guided her through the impressive gardens of that huge house, she noticed a huge swimming pool, beautiful rose bushes, and a rustic wooden house in the middle, where a beautiful and attractive woman rested on a comfortable sofa."Mrs. Isis, this is the woman Mr. Gerald sent," she reported.Mrs. Lennox took off her glasses and looked at Myriam from head to foot, she noticed that she was young and beautiful, and she assumed that her stepson had sent her to spy on her since they did not have an excellent relationship.Myriam blinked in surprise as she realized her boss's mother was too young, she didn't like the way he looked at her, but she needed the job, so she gave him a smile."I'm Myriam Bennet, your new assistant," she said, holding out her hand to greet her.With a gesture of disdain, Isis reciprocated curtly."I hope you do your job

“How do you feel?” Elsa questioned the next day, caressing her friend's face."Better," she answered in a brittle voice. “Thanks for saving my baby” she blinked and shed several tears.“You must be calm, and work less,” said the specialist, “I warned you that your pregnancy was at risk”Myriam pressed her lips together and caressed her belly."You're right, but if I don't do what they ask me, I can lose my job," she said, sobbing."And if you keep working like that, you could lose your baby, think about it," Elsa recommended, "I'll discharge you," she reported, and left the room to check on other patients.Myriam sighed deeply and closed her eyes, but then she remembered that she had to go to work, she picked up her cell phone that a nurse had given her a few minutes before, and noticed that she had an email, she felt a chill when she saw that it was her boss. Her hand went to her mouth as she realized she had been fired.“Cannot be!” she exclaimed with tears streaming down her face,

The next dayAfter breakfast, Myriam called Isis and informed her that she would be late, so she left for the law office that Elsa had recommended.She was already almost four months pregnant and her belly was beginning to grow.When she arrived at the place, she entered the corridor slowly, knocking on the door of an office."Go ahead," came a man's voice.Myriam turned the lock and entered."Good morning," he greeted and looked carefully at the man behind the desk."Hello," he answered and stared at her. He stood up and smiled. "Myriam?""Ruben?" she asked. They both nodded and hugged each other warmly."Long time no see, since we finished school," he said."That's right," she answered wistfully, "I didn't imagine finding you in this place."Rubén looked at her fondly and realized that she was pregnant."I'm glad to see you again," he said honestly. "What brings you here?" He asked her and invited her to sit down.Myriam sat on a comfortable sofa, cleared her throat and told him eve

Isis laughed at the news."I'm dying to see Gerald's face when you do it," he said, tilting his lips, "you should teach him a lesson," he proposed, "well, you can go now."Myriam smiled."Do you need help with the little one?"Isis shook her head."I don't want you to make any effort, I don't want any trouble," he reported, "I'll ask one of the clerks to take you to your room, good afternoon.""May he rest," Myriam said, and left.With an advance that Isis gave her of her salary, Myriam decided to go buy a dress, the ones she had, no longer fit her. If she had to face Gerald Lennox, she had to do it on equal terms, she was not going to allow that man, with a heart of stone, to continue to humiliate her.She went to the mall and saw a beautiful and elegant red dress, it was the one to look sober and elegant, and she also thought that, on some occasions, after giving birth, she could wear it again.****"Good morning," Gerald arrived at the company, waving as he got out of the elevator

Myriam released a sigh."Is it all right if I give you an answer tomorrow?" he found out, I need to think well."Perfect, take the afternoon off," Isis suggested.The first thing Myriam did when she left the site was going to the bank and open a savings account, then she stopped by Elsa's office and told her what had happened with Gerald."You take advantage of it because you know you need the money," she refuted indignantly and hugged her."He's insensitive, from today I'll call him Gerald Heart of Stone, although I hope I never see him again," she said.Elsa pursed her lips, took off her doctor's gown, hung it on the rack, and then invited Myriam to dinner.At night in the solitude of her bedroom, Myriam wondered if it was right to go back to Isis, then she remembered Jeremy's sweet face and how much fun they had together, so she decided to take care of him again.*****Gerald was at a bar drinking whiskey, alone. Myriam's words seemed to echo in his mind, then he remembered the way

"Since the day I discovered my ex-husband with another, I decided to change and not be the same fool as before, no man will humiliate me or mistreat me again, and that includes you Gerald Lennox" she expressed raising her chin. “It isn't true!” he exclaimed. “You're obsessed with me, that's why you don't move away from my family, and you look for excuses to get closer” he exposed tilting his lips. "What I was missing" Myriam mentioned indignantly, putting her hand on her waist. " The only reason to be close to his family is Jeremy" she replied. "I hope that when he grows up he won't be like you, he's noble, tender, with a good heart" she assured, and her eyes filled with tenderness. "The only bad thing is that he sees you as his idol, he admires you, I hope he doesn't follow your example," she recommended. Those words were like stabs to Gerald's heart, he looked at his little brother who came back smiling with the soccer ball. "Go away," he ordered Myriam. She waved her hand and s

"Help me," she begged breathlessly, "I can't take a taxi." "I knew that one day you would let your guard down with me," Gerald said. Myriam raised her face, clouded with tears and sweat. "I'd rather give birth on the street," he growled through clenched teeth, "than... ask you for help." She completed the sentence and clung tightly to his arms, moaning in pain. Gerald closed his eyelids because she had dug her nails into his skin, and it hurt; however, there was no time to complain now, and without hesitation, he carried her in his arms. "What are you doing?" she questioned. "Let go!" She ordered. He lowered her just the way she wanted, and again another contraction made her double over, she watched him walk away to his car. “Where are you going?” She yelled. "Are you going to leave me like this?" Gerald snorted, and rolled his eyes. "Who understands you, you said you preferred to give birth in the street" He shrugged his shoulders. “A… Ouch!” She cried in pain and grabbed h