Hassy_101

It was started with a harmless request, "Jessica, clear out a room for Zoey, she'll be moving in with us for the time being." 

Jessica's marriage soon ended when that 'guest' climbed up the ladder, from a guest room downstairs, to Jessica's bedroom, and then, her husband's bed. 

After losing in the fight for her husband's attention and love, Jessica realized it was time to wear back her garment of dignity and respect. She signed the divorce papers and left the country. 

Two years later, she returned as the heiress to a conglomerate, but her husband was at the airport, waiting to welcome her home. 

"When did I say I didn't love you, Jessica?" he asked.

When I Left, He Found His Way Back

Hilda wasn't home when we got there. I called her a couple more times but no answer. Maddie's phone has been switched off and my adopted mother couldn't be reached.

My brows creased, and my anxiety shot high.

I didn't even know I was fidgeting until Liam held my arm. Glancing down at his hand covering mine, on my thigh, my gaze moved to his face, and he smiled faintly at me.

My head bobbed, as if I believed that. But something told me they wouldn't. Drawing strength from Liam's warmth, my gaze darted to the window, watching the buildings zoom by.

I was lost in thought, and didn't know how much time had gone by until the car pulled into the driveway to my adopted family's house.

When the car stopped at the small gate, I immediately got out and rushed to the gate. I rang the bell, knocked, and banged the gate continuously, but no one answered the door.

Moment of truth