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.

her head at her convincing thoughts, Leonica pulled her computer close, planning to resume her work, when her phone began to

the caller ID showing the number was

Romero," a familiar feminine voice spoke from

the number before placing it back on her

questioned woman who was a nurse

the pleasure?" Leonica

However,

mom

faded the moment she heard what Astrid had to

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

seems to be hurting

reassured the distressed nurse and hung up

breathed out and stood from her chair, immediately rushing out

long, and as time passed, Leonica grew restless, her mind conjuring

for the main entrance. "Ms. Romero,"

Ashely, is he okay?!" Leonica asked, her heart

head and lead her

called

baby, what's wrong." Leonica immediately rushed to his side and cradled his face, kissing him and checking

hurts."

questioned Astrid, her

ache is as a result of

much ice cream?" Leonica glanced questioningly

"I...ate lots and lots of ice

softened, she 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 his forehead. "From now on, eat

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