CHAPTER 63 People in love*DECLAN*“How long will you be gone?”Calvin asked.“A week or more.”I replied.“Don’t worry,bro.I’ll take care of Jayden and Rose.”He drawled.The way he pronounced Rose’s name made me frowned.“Rose is in her late forties and too kind to be with you,”I reminded.“Why are

“Declan,what on earth do you want from me?Why do you like punishing me like this?You offered to get married to me and I agreed.You wanted a divorce and I agreed.Still,you keep doing this to me.You have Vanessa now but you’re here toying with me…do you really want two women at the same time?”I was cr

***************************** It has been three days since Declan left for his trip. Calvin had kept to his words and he always checked on Jayden. He was currently in his office going through some files so as to fully understand a case when his cellphone rang. Seeing that it was Rose,he quickly

*TESSA* I got back into the baby’s room and sat on a chair beside his bed. I just wanted to keep staring at him. If my child was still alive…. What would his life be like now? I imagined carrying him out for walks…feeding him and singing lullabies to him. Jayden suddenly made the pain of losin

And Jayden was 11 months old. If my son was still alive…he would have been eleven month old as well… I’m sure of that. Could it be that… My breath got stuck in my throat. “De…Declan,is he really your son?”I asked. He turned to face me.”Yes.” A joyful feeling seeped into me. “Is he our….” “N

*TESSA* “Who’s a good boy?”I cooed as I walked down the stairs with Jayden in my arms. I smiled when I saw Rose arranging the living room. “Oh,you’re back.How’s your health?”I asked. She smiled back at me.”I’m okay now.I can see you and Jay got along well.” I grinned at the baby in my arms. “Y

*TESSA* Two days flew by since I left Jayden. During lunch break,I invited Audrey out to a restaurant close to our companies. “You’re picking at your food.”Audrey commented. I sighed and put down the cutleries. “What is it,Tess?” “I don’t know.I’ve been barely able to get some sleep for two da

“Oh…please come in.Jay is sleeping right now.”Rose led me in. I saw the baby’s bed in the living room. I tiptoed over to it and stared at the lovely little guy. He was sleeping soundly on his side. “Miss Beckett,would you like to have some juice?Rose asked. “Yes,thank you.”I moved away from the

*TESSA* Very early the following day,I arrived at Hope Orphanage. My conscience couldn’t let me go empty handed so I bought a lot of stuff for the children. I was received warmly and the sisters were really grateful for my gift. The head of the orphanage who introduced herself as Mrs Felicia,was

*TESSA* I didn’t want Calvin to get into trouble because of me so I swallowed my pride and pleaded with her… “Anna,I’m so sorry.He didn’t mean to.It was a mistake…I’m the one you hate…you could take it out on me.” She scoffed.”Are you asking me to forget the fact that your lover hurt me?” The mu