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.

computer close, planning to resume her work, when her phone

answered, the caller ID showing the number was

familiar feminine voice spoke from the other

at the number before

questioned woman who was a nurse at Norway's

owe the pleasure?" Leonica asked, a smile curling

However,

mom

the moment she heard what Astrid

Romero, I'm 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

stomach, it seems to be

quickly reassured the distressed nurse and hung

from her chair, immediately rushing out

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

out, she was heading for the

he okay?!" Leonica asked, her

head and

called as

to his side and cradled his face, kissing him and checking him all

stomach hurts."

Leonica questioned

of consuming ice cream, too much of

Leonica glanced questioningly at

shrunk under his mother's gaze and admitted. "I...ate lots and lots of ice cream last night.

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 only what's good for you, alright?"

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