Chapter 43: Chapter 43

Chapter 43: You better get over it

Andrea palmed her mouth for fear of making any noise as her tears began to stream down her cheeks. She picked up the portable frame and hid it inside her hoodie before leaving the house.

" Andrea, you are finally back," Tessa said as she walked into the house.

She ignored her and went straight upstairs, trying her best to hide her bloodshot eyes.

Immediately after she walked into the room, she rushed to the drawer and brought out a silver watch she had found in the hotel that night.

She compared them, and she felt her heart sink deeper. " It's actually the same watch. Mr. Wilson is the twins father," she managed to mutter as her tears fell freely.

" How could he hide something so important from me?" she said in between her tears.

Just then, her cell phone began to ring. She brought it out of her pocket, and it was Sean calling.

She disconnected the call immediately. She frowned as she threw her phone on the bed. She buried her face in her thighs, trying to organize her thoughts.

The following morning, everyone came downstairs for breakfast, but Elena was nowhere to be seen.

" Mom, Tessa, isn't Elena back yet? " Andrea asked curiously.

Tessa sighs loudly as her gaze travels to the stairs: She might be having a hangover from last night."

" Hangover? Do you mean Elena was drunk last night?"  Andrea whispered as her eyes widened from shock.

Mom Tessa nodded.

" I will go check up on her," Andrea said as she went upstairs. She knocked on the door before making her way in.

She's still fast asleep," Andrea muttered as she moved closer to her.

She tapped her on the arm gently, "Lena, wake up or you will be late for work."

Elena's body moved under the sheets." It's so bright in here, " she groaned loudly as she covered her face with the duvet.

"Get up. I think I have to lecture you again. I heard you came home last night in a drunken state," Andrea said, pulling her up from the bed.

Elena sat up and rubbed her eyes groggily. She closed her eyes for a while, trying to adjust to the brightness of the room.

"Yeah, I just decided to have a couple of drinks last night. I was feeling overwhelmed," she chuckled softly.

"Overwhelmed by what?"

"I will go shower now and come down for breakfast," she said faintly as she made her way into the bathroom.

Andrea shrugged her shoulders and came back downstairs for breakfast. A couple of minutes later, Elena also joined them.

After breakfast, everyone was shocked to see Elena sitting on the couch with her chin resting on her hand.

"Aren't you going to work? Andrea couldn't help but ask.

' No, I forgot to inform you that I was given some days off."

" Oh wow, that's good. You really deserve it. You are working yourself too much," Andrea pouted at her.

The sounds of the doorbell traveled across the room, and before Jasmine could get up, Andrea stopped her.

" I will go check who it is "

She knew it might be Mr. Wilson who came to see her after all; she refused to pick up his calls last night.

She opened the door and found him standing at the doorstep with his hands jammed in his front pocket. Andrea came out of the house and shut the door behind her.

Sean scoffed loudly ” So you won't let me in? I have apologized countless times for my actions."

" Mr. Wilson, you really crossed the line last night. It was my first time stepping foot into your house, and you really didn't bother to hide the fact that you are a pervert. How could you kiss me? The only thing we shared was a one-night stand. You better get over it."

Sean froze in shock " Wh... what did you say? " For the first time ever, he found himself stuttering.

Andrea chuckled sarcastically. "You think I won't find out the truth? I will be straightforward with you. I know you are the father of my babies, but that doesn't give you the right to cross your boundaries with me."

When did you... how did you find out? Sean couldn't help but mumble.

"Wait here"  She glanced at him indifferently as she made her way back into the house. She returned shortly after and handed him his wristwatch and frame.

"Here are your things."

Sean found himself speechless for a moment; no words could come out of his mouth.

"Just because the watches are identical doesn't mean they belong to me. It can belong to anyone. It is not as if it was specifically made for me. Why didn't you think so? "

" Exactly!  This watch is the only one in the world. It was specially designed for you. Don't even dare argue with me because I already did my research a long time ago"

Sean gulped down his saliva. This lady is so cool and amazing," he said inwardly.

"Look, let me make something clear to you, Mr. Wilson. I have no sort of feelings for you, and I don't see myself doing that anytime soon. I haven't totally gotten over my previous relationship. Besides, you are getting married very soon, right? I suggest we part ways for good. Just stop all the pretense; I know you did all this because of the kids. I will act like none of it happened."

She tried to walk away, but Sean pulled her back "  What about the babies? I want to be a part of their life, and you can't deny me of that, right?"

" What rights? Mr Wilson I suggest you start your life fresh with your fiancee and forget about the babies. They are very safe with me. I don't want them to ever know that they were never planned and are the results of a one-night stand. I don't want anyone to call my kids illegitimate like they did to me. Goodbye," she said, looking at him one more time before going into the house.

Sean stared at the watch and frame he was holding, and he felt rage surge up within him.

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"Jace, where are you? You better hurry up before he changes his mind."

Jace let out a sigh "Dude, I'm already close by. Tell him to be a little patient."

Soon he arrived at a garage, and his car came to a halt. He got out of his car and stared at it in a daze.

"Kid, just send me your details, and I will send the money to you." A middle-aged man spoke from behind.

Jace briskly turned around" I want my full money in cash, and give me a moment with my car."

"Come on, you are sounding like you sold a human and not a vehicle," Bryan burst into laughter.

"Shut up. This is not any kind of vehicle. It's my favorite sport car; I've been driving it around for almost a year now " He smiled bitterly at the thought of giving up his sports car.

Bryan patted his shoulder " At least you are giving it up for a good reason, right?" He raised his brows at him.

Jace nodded. The middle-aged man rolled his eyes and pulled a stack of cash from his pocket.

"That is a hundred thousand dollars" He threw it at him, and Jace caught it. He put it inside his bag and got into Bryan's car.

They drove out of the place, and on their way, Bryan then asked, "Where are you heading to now?"

"I already have everything planned. Just take me to the airport."

Bryan sneered, "What are you up to this time? He smirked mischievously.

"None of your business," Jace replied codily as he shot him a deadly glare.

…….

"This place is so small," Naomi frowned as she pulled her luggage into the living room.

" i advise you to shut that mouth of yours before I do it for you now. Lachlan almost pounced on her.

" Enough! Go to your room, Naomi," Rossete flared at her.

Naomi pouted sadly as she pulled her luggage into the room to her left. She began to unpack, and the next thing Lisa came in with Theodore in her arms.

" What are you doing here, Lisa? This is my room. Go to the next one ” She rolled her eyes at her and continued offloading her stuff.

" Aren't you aware this is a two-bedroom apartment?" Lisa said nonchalantly as she also began to unpack her stuff.

Naomi bit her lip in anger ” If only your attitude was tolerable, you would have been with your husband," she muttered under her breath.

Lisa pretended she didn't hear a thing; she placed Theodore on the bed and continued with her work. The next thing they knew, the room was totally filled with a nasty stench.

" Yuck! What's that smell? " Her lips twitched slightly.

Naomi and Lisa quickly protected their noses with their hands. Just then, Naomi caught sight of a greenish liquid on the bed.

Theodore smiled as he stared at them innocently.

" Oh no! It better shouldn't be what I'm thinking," Noami almost burst into tears.