Courney stepped out into the night, unable to sleep. She walked towards a garden behind the house, where a lush oak tree stood. Seating herself, as she did every night, on its roots, she poured out her thoughts. The tree became her confidant in times of depression, providing a space to freely express her emotions."Here I am again, sharing my sorrows with you. I've finally rid myself of a mental burden that was eating away at me. My weary heart is disheartened by being the cause of my sister's suffering right now." Crystal-clear drops fought to roll down her saddened face, and she ran her hand across her stomach."Even though I harbor a feeling of love for you, if I decide to bring this life into the world, I wouldn't want to burden you with the pai n every time you see me, reminding you of one of those men. Or if Cesar learns of your existence, I'm sure he'd take you away with him, and I don't want that life for you. God, help me do what's right."She lowered her head onto
The next day, Lindsey woke up sluggishly next to her husband, who had been attentive to her sleep."Thank you, my love, for listening to me, comforting me, and being there for me," she said with heavy eyes. She had cried so much that the tears formed a kind of crust."I'm your man, don't forget," he said, giving her a tender kiss. He got up and pulled her along with him to the bathroom. While they showered, he soaped her back and whispered in her ear."Lin! Let me make love to you? Please?" He nibbled on her earlobe.Lindsey felt a shiver run down her body, but her mind reacted."Love, it's late. I have to accompany Courney to the clinic. I hope she's given up on that damn decision she made. Then I have to dig up evidence at the company to put John Girt behind bars for all the harm he caused my mother in nine years."Kyle embraced her from behind and rested his head on her neck."If you need my help, you know I'm here for you.""Thanks! But this war, I have to fight alone," she turned
Maximiliano doesn't know what to do to reach Stefany's heart. He's confused. He has caught her many times looking at him and biting her lower lip, but whenever he gets close, she runs away. He was in his office, gazing out of the window, unsure of what to do with his beloved wife.Stefany is in the garden, playing with Max when one of the employees approaches her."Stefany! There's a lady looking for you, insisting on talking to you.""Me? Who could it be? Where is she?" she asked, puzzled."Yes! She asked for you. She's at the main entrance. Marco didn't give her access to the mansion until you give permission to let her in.""Don't worry. I'll go see who it is," she walked toward Max, leaned down with a smile. "Prince, wait for me here. Mom will be right back."Stefany straightened up and left the garden, heading towards the entrance of the mansion. The closer she got to the woman whose back was turned, the more familiar she seemed. Her steps quickened until she was just a few inche
Cecilia had heard the commotion and went out to see what was happening. When she noticed a woman holding Stefany with her cane in one hand, she accelerated her pace. Upon reaching them, she clung to the cane and with her free hand, she grasped Fabiana's wrist forcefully."Respect my girl.""Let go of me! Lady, I don't know who you are, but I am this ungrateful girl's mother.""How can you call yourself a mother when you allow the impurities of your children to be harmed?""Who are you to judge me?""No! But anything related to Stefany concerns me. I won't allow you to come to my house and mistreat her."Fabiana, upon hearing "my house," realized that it was Stefany's mother-in-law. She loosened her grip and let go."Nor do I. So, I would appreciate it if you disappeared from my wife's life."Maximiliano was in his office when he was called by Marco to inform him that Stefany was arguing outside the mansion with a woman who claimed to be her mother."Excuse me, sir. Stefany is my daugh
Maximiliano softened his gaze, fixed his eyes on her, and searched his mind for the best way to express his feelings. He was going to take a chance, believing it to be the way she could free herself from those repugnant memories."Stefany, I love you. You know my history of why I took advantage of women. I'll tell you again, since I fell in love with you, I haven't been able to touch another woman. You occupy my mind entirely. You and Max are the reasons I left my life in Los Angeles, the reasons I sold my nightclubs. That night you shouted all my truths, I gave up on opening a club here. Haven't you noticed that I come home early, and on weekends, I dedicate myself to my family?"She bit her lower lip and blushed. Her heart jumped with excitement at each of his changes, and her mind repeated that she wasn't the woman who could please him in bed."Yes, little Max is happy to have a new dad, and so am I. But understand, I can't satisfy you as a woman, and I can't give you children.""H
Lindsey conducted an audit in each department, uncovering the evidence she needed to sink her father in jail for fraud and embezzlement of the company's funds. Dexter took charge of presenting all the evidence to a judge, and an arrest warrant was issued.From a distance, Lindsey observed how they took John out of the house in handcuffs and put him into a police car. A cold and sad expression appeared on her face, recalling the days of despair she had lived with her father. At that moment, she couldn't remember a single happy moment. After witnessing that scene, she asked her driver to take her home.Days passed, and the trial against John Girt took place. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but Lindsey was dissatisfied with the lenient sentence. It seemed insufficient for all the harm he had caused. His misdeeds wouldn't bring her mother back, and they couldn't erase the suffering she endured with him.After the trial, Dexter requested a visit to the prison.John Girt was brought
The next day, a couple attended a gynecological appointment. Freed had a smile that lit up his face, and they sat in the waiting room. He couldn't stop gently passing his right hand over Janna's belly."Mr. and Mrs. Gregen, you can go to Dr. Maritza Wilson's examination room."Freed took Janna's hand, they started walking together, and entered the examination room."Good morning, how's that belly doing?""Fine, doctor. I haven't had any discomforts. It's the dad who experiences nausea in the mornings, some foods don't sit well with him, and I think he's having cravings too because I've seen him eating sweets, and he's not a fan of them.""It's good that they suffer a bit for what we, as women, have to face. Now, let's find out the gender of this baby."Freed helped Janna lie down on the examination table, and he lifted her shirt. The doctor turned on the ultrasound machine, applied gel to Janna's belly, and started pressing the device in her hand, sliding it back and forth. The sound
Two weeks later, Lindsey's mansion was prepared for Janna and Freed's wedding. It was spring, and the weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony. Three colors predominated in the venue. The decoration was in gold, giving an air of elegance, adorned with pure white roses from the arch at the entrance to the altar. The red color only influenced the carpet indicating the path to the altar.Freed complained about a penguin suit that Janna made him wear."You look like a proper gentleman," Kyle laughed at his friend's poetic expression.Then, there was a knock on the door."Who is it?" Kyle asked."Sir, everything is ready for the ceremony. You can head straight to the tent," one of the staff members indicated."Thanks," Kyle said, then glanced at his friend. "It never crossed my mind to see you married. I'm glad you've created your own family. I assure you; it will be the best stage of your life.""Thanks, brother," tears of anticipation appeared. "Don't think I'm calm. Panic has also at