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.

Leonica pulled her computer close, planning

caller ID showing

familiar feminine

the number before placing it

was a nurse at

do I owe the pleasure?" Leonica asked, a smile

However,

mom

she heard what

voice urgent. "Young master Ashely has suddenly come down with a

it seems to be hurting him a lot

calm down. I'm coming." Leonica quickly reassured the distressed nurse

breathed out and stood from her chair, immediately rushing out of

time passed, Leonica grew restless, her mind

out, she was heading for the main entrance. "Ms. Romero,"

is he okay?!" Leonica

head and lead her

Ashely meekly called as she stepped

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

stomach hurts." He

Leonica questioned

his stomach ache is as a result of consuming ice cream, too much of it." Astrid

Leonica

and admitted. "I...ate lots and lots of ice cream

"It's alright sweetheart,

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