” That’s impossible. She is such a nice girl, how can she do that?” Old madam Brown was shocked by the revelation made my David. If David wasn’t his grandson, he would doubt that he was making things up. David was the person she trusted most, she knew there will nevedyve a day he will lie to her. Despite that, it was hard for her to accept the fact that the Sweet girl Laura she loved and adored was the same person who orchestrated the accident that claimed Sandra’s life.
” Grandma, even with the evidence at hand, you still want to deny the truth? ” David asked, his voice plain. He had anticipated that reaction from his grandmother, after all, Laura had managed to fool her into believing that she was a good girl.
” It’s just unbelievable, I thought… ”
” Well she had you fooled. She is an evil and conniving woman. She tried harming my wife during a party. Luckily, My wife fought back or I don’t know what would have happened.” David informed.
” She did what?” Grandma’s eyes widbedtin surprise. ” And I’m only hearing about this now?” She asked, glaring at David.
” I didn’t want to worry you. Anyway, thanks to her, my wife and I got close.” David said, a blush creeping on his face as the memories of that night replayed in his mind.
Due to Laura’s plot, he made love to his little wife that night.
Although she wasn’t herself avdygad zero recollection of what happened after ghey entered their room, to him, that was the best day of his life.
Seeing his grandson blushing, Old madam Brown didn’t mean to ask aloud what transpired between the two. She smiled knowingly.
” What do you plan to do?” Since Laura committed a crime, she would have to pay the price. Taking a life is punishable to years of imprisonment but according to her, imprisonment would not be enough for her.
” I’ll destroy them.” David declared.
” Them?” The Old madam probed. Was there more people involved in the crime other than Laura?
” Yes, she is responsible for the death of my in-laws and my wife. Her father on the other hand killed my parents. I would never have known that my parents were actually killed if I didn’t ask someone else to look into this matter. ” David informed.
When Gabriel was investigating the death of his wife, he got curious as to why his parents died in a crash too so he looked into the matter.
Who would have thought that their so called friend was the one who plotted their death.
” What are you saying? Your parents died because the car brakes failed so they crashed into a speeding truck. I looked into the accident personally and there was nothing fishy. ” The old lady argued.
After her son and daughter-in-law, David’s parents, died in a car crash, she investigated the accident.
The Brown Corp was flourishing by then and had no enemies who could have wanted them dead.
The investigation proved that it was an accident, nothing staged.
” The victim was right there with you, even helping you investigate. What was you expecting to find?” David spoke. His voice held deep hatred and anger.
The person his grandmother trusted with her life was the same person who did not hesitate to stab her in the back.
Hearing David’s words, Old madam Brown found it hard to breathe.
She clutched her chest, groaning in pain.
David rushed to her.
” What’s wrong grandma?” He asked only for her to roll her eyes and faint.
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At the hospital, David waited outside the emergency room as doctors rushed in to attend to his grandmother.
He never expected her to faint after hearing about the cause of her son’s death. He should have thought better and kept it a secret. If he didn’t open his mouth, his grandmother would have been fine.
After one hour of waiting, he was informed that she was fine and could be taken home.
” You should not tell her things that would make her more excited or aggrieved. She can not take another shock. Her heart is weak due to old age.” The doctor informed David who later escorted his grandmother home.
After leaving instructions to her personal maid, he left for home.
David arrived at Villa at half past seven. He had hurried home because he knew that his wife had prepared something special for them.
When David entered the house, the sweet smell of food hit him, making him salivate. His wife was so good at cooking that he’d never get tired of her cooking. Too bad, she couldn’t cook for them daily because of work.
” You’re home?” Sheila greeted him with a smile.
David nodded, smiling back at her. Seeing his beautiful wife was enough to put him in a good mood.
” Let’s have dinner, we have been waiting for you.” Sheila said, leading him to the dining table.
Lily, who had been forced to keep her hands off the food to wait for her a scowl on her face.
” What took you so long daddy?” She asked, feigning a smile while gritting her teeth inwardly. She was starving and it didn’t help that the mouthwatering food was on the table yet she couldn’t eat until her father came.
” I’m sorry baby, I went to see grandma and because she wasn’t feeling well, I accompanied her for some time.” He replied.
He didn’t want to lie to his daughter but he couldn’t tell the truth either.
The topic they discussed with his grandmother was sensitive, especially to his wife. He could not allow her to know about the death of her parents, at least not yet.
” What’s wrong with grandma?” Sheila inquired, worry painted on her face.
” It’s nothing serious darling. She just fainted.” David replied in an attempt to assure her. He could not allow her to worry too much. It was not good for the baby.
Lily, who was displeased with his father earlier, gave him a look of ‘ I’m sorry. ‘
Looking at his daughter’s remorseful look, David smiled reassuringly to her.
The family of three had their dinner quietly.
The food was so delicious that there was barely any leftovers.
” Mommy, you said you have something to tell me?” Lily asked after cleaning her mouth with a napkin.
” Yes, dear. Your father and I have good news.” Sheila said, her hands holding David’s before giving him a smile.
” You remember I told you about mommy giving you a young brother or sister?” David asked and Lily nodded enthusiastically.
” Well, Mommy is pregnant now. She has a small baby brother or sister growing inside her belly.” David announced.
“Really mommy? ” Lily asked, turning to look at Sheila.
” Yes baby, we are expecting another child, your little brother or sister. ” Sheila confirmed.
” When can I meet my little brother? ” Lily asked, her face shining with happiness.
” Soon dear. When he is ready to come to this world, I will give birth to him. ” Sheila replied.
She was happy to see that Lily was looking forward to meeting her sibling.
” He? Who said it will be a boy? It’s a girl.” David argued.
He heard at work that a son takes away his mother’s love and affection. He wanted children, but he wanted to remain his wife’s favorite. Having another man in the house meant competing for his wife’s attention. That’s not something he was ready for.
” What do you know? Mommy will give birth to a little boy. That way, I can protect him and spoil him. ” Lily declared, making Sheila smile.
” Why? Don’t you want a sister to play house with? ” David Inquired and Lily scoffed.
” I don’t even like playing house. I’d rather play soccer with my brother. Besides, girls are all cry babies, only I am the exception. ” Lily declared.
Ignoring her father, she walked to her mother’s side before her small Palm caressed Sheila’s tummy through the fabric.
” Hi brother, it’s nice to meet you. I’m Lilian Brown, your beloved sister. “