If Gabriel didn't want her, then she'll make sure he will, and this time, she was certain, she'll completely capture his heart, bear his child and become the future Mrs. Bryce.

A smirk slowly curled up on her lips.

And this

time, there would be no one to stop her from winning.

4:29 pm, 4:30.

Leonica watches the moving hands of the clock on her work table with vacant eyes as she thought back to her conversation with Anastasia after they had seen the news of Gabriel's engagement.

"It's none of my business." She had told the Noirette with a nonchalant shrug as she handed her phone back.

To Anastasia, her action passed as someone who was unbothered by the news, but the truth was, Ever since seeing the engagement news the day before, Leonica had been feeling uneasy. The mere thought of Gabriel being engaged was enough to give her a headache, but knowing it was to the person who his grandmother had strongly objected against, was simply too much for her to swallow.

Leonica's jaw clenched.

What was Gabriel thinking, getting engaged to a woman like Angelina after all the talk his grandmother had given!

Clicking her tongue in disinterest, Leonica pulled her gaze away from the clock.

"Why the hell do I even bother thinking his matter," She muttered. "It's none of my damn business."

It was not.

Their marriage was over.

There was nothing tying them together, nor was there a reason for them to have a single conversation. So she need not worry herself with his matters.

at her convincing thoughts, Leonica pulled her computer close, planning

the caller ID showing

a familiar feminine voice spoke

number before placing it back on her ear. "Ms.

a nurse at Norway's central hospital,

do I owe the pleasure?"

However,

mom

the moment she heard

sorry for bothering you at this time, but you need to come down to the hospital." Astrid began, her voice urgent. "Young master Ashely has suddenly come down with a stomachache." Leonica immediately sat up in her

seems to be

I'm coming." Leonica quickly reassured

stood from her chair, immediately rushing out of

passed, Leonica grew restless, her mind conjuring

parked her car and stepped out, she was heading for the

Ashely, is he okay?!" Leonica

nodded her head and lead

Ashely meekly called as she stepped

Leonica immediately rushed to his side and cradled his face, kissing him and

stomach hurts." He

happened?" Leonica questioned Astrid,

his stomach ache is as a result of consuming

much ice cream?" Leonica glanced questioningly at

gaze and admitted. "I...ate lots and lots of

wanted to stay angry at him, but with that cute face of his, she couldn't bring herself too. "It's alright sweetheart, but remember, too much of anything is bad." She kissed

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