로그인Olivia Barnett POV
“Olivia, my children are alive?” Josh’s voice croaked when he asked the question.
My body froze. It was as if I was transported back in time, and I was the same Olivia from five years ago. Hopeless and helpless.
I stared at Josh’s face. His question ran around my head in circles, wan
Daisy Cobbs POV“Quiet! I am not finished yet!” Dad bellowed, and I shrank back in fear.Mom held me close. Her arms wrapped protectively around me while Dad looked at me like he wanted to lay his fist on me, but he was trying to control himself, maybe because we were at the police station.“You are a disgrace!”“What did my daughter do?” Mom looked clueless, and so that wretched Lucas very neatly presented to the whole station a USB flash drive, and we all watched what happened from the time I stepped foot at the Sterling estate.My jaw clenched when the children began to cry, and I dragged one of Olivia’s children when she began to talk back at me.When it ended, I cried out.“The footage is incomplete. You should have shown the police what that b*tch Olivia and her children did to me.”“She was a mother protecting her children. You made them cry. You hurt them. Olivia did not do anything wrong.”“But she slapped me and yanked my hair. She hurt me, too.” I showed everyone my cheek
Daisy Cobbs POVI stared in horror when I saw Josh Morgan Sterling ignore my cry for help. For years, he had been my savior.Every time I was in a bind, he would come without the slightest effort on my part.But now?This can’t be happening!“Josh, help me!” I cried out his name, but he did not even glance in my direction. His eyes were all on Olivia and their bast*rd children.I cried when Olivia yanked at my hair and I could not even retaliate because her b*stard son was stepping on the hem of my dress, restricting my movement. The neckline was dragged until it almost choked me.Remind me not to wear long dresses when I face these children next time. They were horrible kids. I wondered how Olivia raised them, that they grew up to be terrors! But then, what do I expect from that orphan? She wound her way to the Sterling family and made it appear as if I were the villain.Then the police arrived.I was so flustered that Josh allowed Olivia and her children to make me suffer not just p
Josh Morgan Sterling POVThere is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.This is what came to my mind after witnessing first-hand the feral look on Olivia’s face. The determination in her eyes made me realize that I do not want to offend her in the future, especially if the issue concerns our children.“You b*tch!” Daisy shrieked after Olivia yanked her hair hard.“Let me show you, I can be bitchier than a b*tch!” She spats out, but she hasn't released her hold on Daisy’s hair.The latter had been crying so hard. She curled her fingers and clawed at Olivia’s face, but every time she did that, Olivia would yank her.She also has help. Leo hasn’t stepped away from stepping on the hem of her dress, restricting her movement.Ivy wiggled in my arms. She wanted to be put down, so I let her.When her feet reached the ground, she ran toward her mother and brother and kicked Daisy on the butt.This time, she howled in pain. Her eyes flashed fire with fury, indignation, and humi
Olivia Barnett POVI was so furious at the sight of Daisy Cobb.The gall of the woman standing in Grandpa Jonathan’s living room as if she belonged there, hands on her hips and a taunting expression on her face.Zoe was crying. Leo and Ivy put their arms protectively around her.I don’t have to hear Daisy say it. From what I gather from Zoe, she told the children she would be their mother, threatening their sense of security.She did not even spare the children.They are four-year-olds for Pete’s sake!I was so livid at the sight of her that I did not even blink. I marched toward her. No one has the right to make my children cry.For me, that is an absolute crime. Totally unforgivable.She was standing in the middle of Grandpa’s living area, hands on her hips andLeo and Ivy were comforting her.My stomach twisted, and pain seared my chest.Leo and Ivy looked at Daisy angrily. “You made our sister cry. You are going to pay.” He warned, and the next thing I knew, Ivy was pummeling on
Olivia Barnett POVJosh looked at me with an injured expression on his face. He tried to hide it, but it was there in his eyes.Maybe it was because I had known him for years. That is why I can recognize his expression for what it is.And somehow seeing it made me sad, too.“I understand. I won’t ask for shortcuts, and I won’t pressure you again. I already realized that if I wanted to get you back, it should be on your terms.“I nodded and smiled.Now, he’s finally learning.“I can’t force you to love me again, but I can’t work on it, right?” He looked like Leo when he focused his undivided attention on me while he waited for my agreement.I smiled and nodded.This time, my smile was more genuine. I felt more at peace with myself.A broken trust takes time to rebuild.“I love you.” He told me.I nodded. “Thank you. But don’t expect me to believe it now.”He nodded.“I know you don’t believe me now. I had inculcated it in your head several times in the past that I don’t love you. But
Olivia Barnett POVI looked at Josh Morgan Sterling with eyes narrowing in disapproval. There were select moments when Josh did something I did not agree with. And this is one of them.I hated that he was pushing me into a corner.“I am making a request,” I informed him.Josh looked relaxed. “And I am telling you. I won’t do it unless you agree to my conditions.”“And if I don’t agree?” I wagered.Josh met my gaze with that irritating smug look on his face.“Then, I won’t help your friend. Remember, I don’t like the guy. He almost snagged you away from me.” Again, he whispered in my ear.I was not comfortable that he was too close for my comfort, and too many people were watching us, including the police officers, so I pulled back abruptly.“Grandpa won’t agree to it.” I reminded him.It was Grandpa Jonathan who insisted that the children and I live with him for the time being until Josh sorts out his messy relationship with Daisy Cobbs.“The old man wants to stir trouble. But if you
Olivia Barnett POVEveryone gasped when they heard Daisy, but they all turned their heads away, and their bodies shrank back a little as if they feared her.And who wouldn&r
Olivia Barnett POVA look of pure hatred crossed over my features. This time, I did not try to cover up the knowledge that I knew of his plans for the children and me five years ago.“No, Via. You don’t understand.”A bitter smile curled my lips spitefully. The look on his face as he tried to implo
Olivia Barnett POVThe next morning, even before the first rays of sunlight appeared, I woke Lucy so we could go.She looked surprised when her eyes ran over me. It was probably because I had already taken off my hospital gown and was dressed in my clothes from the day before.Lucy got up, yawning.
Olivia Barnett POVIt was exactly one month after my last confrontation with Josh.We have not had any clashes ever since.It was as if we had some kind of a silent truce.The morning passed by in a blur.Lunch soon arrived, and everyone had gone on their breaks except me.I was not hungry. I was mo







