After Divorce Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant

The one thing Leonica knew she had and could utilize to its full potential was her family's unwavering love for her.

No matter what happened, no matter how many mistakes she made, they'd always believe her.

This was the sole reason she had no doubt that Irene would be kicked out of the house sooner or later, all because her mother would not stand to hear that the very child she refused to accept had just pushed her daughter off the stairs, 'out of spite'. And sure enough, Meredith was the first one to arrive, running over to the fallen Leonica with worry, while the other maids gathered around after hearing her shriek, asking if she was alright.

"Madam!" Meredith knelt beside Leonica, gently caressing her head as her eyes looked over her body, making sure there weren't any injuries. "Are you alright, what happened?"

Although the fall from the fifth stairs wasn't all too painful, Leonica's ankle did sting from being twisted wrong and the back of her head hurt a bit. But nothing she couldn't handle, especially since the end results would be worth it.

"I," She groaned, pretending to have a hard time speaking. "I, don't know."

"What going on here?" Cassandra's voice sounded, causing the maids to stand up, but Meredith remained by Leonica's side.

"She fell, madam." Meredith answered and Cassandra, who was just returning from the garden, gasped in surprise.

"Leonica! Oh my dear, are you okay?" She asked as she took the side opposite Meredith.

Leonica groaned again. "It hurts," She held her ankle, making her expression look more pained than her ankle actually hurt.

"How...how did this happen?" Cassandra asked and seconds later, her gaze settled on Irene who was still standing eight steps up.

She flinched under the elder woman's gaze that burned with clear disdain. Fortunately for her, before Cassandra could get to tearing her apart, Benjamin arrived at the scene.

"What's all this noise about?" He asked as he stepped out of his study. Concern quickly took over his features when he saw Leonica on the ground, Meredith and his wife beside her. "Leonica, what happened to you?" He asked as he rushed down stairs, brushing shoulders with Irene who suddenly felt like she mattered little.

"I...i fell."

"Don't lie Madam, i saw it all happen!" Meredith cut her off. Turning her gaze towards Irene, she began. "Mr. Romero, First Lady, I can no longer keep silent about the second madam's attitude towards Ms. Leonica. Ever since she came into this house, she's been nothing but mean, even when Ms. Leonica tries to help her and even though Ms. Leonica has assured me that she's simply having a hard time adjusting I can't sit by and watch things like this happen anymore."

"What are you saying you old hag?" Irene finally spoke up, looking puzzled. "If you're trying to put that fall on me, then I'd have you know that Leonica pushed herself."

"Pushed herself," Cassandra scoffed. "Can you even hear yourself! How dare you defame my daughter? You commit such an atrocious act, talk badly to Meredith and you don't even show an ounce of remorse."

"I didn't-"

"Enough!" Benjamin's voice silenced everyone and then he turned to face the maids. "Who witnessed my daughter's fall?"

None except Meredith raised her hand.

"Meredith," Benjamin turned his attention to her, looking and equally sounding serious. "Tell me, did Leonica push herself off that stairs or was she pushed by Irene."

pushed her

back to Irene, eyes narrowed. "Irene, is this

tried to explain, but it was obvious that she was scared. "It's not,

her whole." Cassandra sneered, glaring daggers at Irene. "And if you didn't push her, how come you're the only one who hasn't come down to check up on her. What kind of heartless human

Irene tried for defend herself, but it seemed like none

Leonica, she

The bitch smirked.

glared, pointing at her. "You planned this

one. "Why would I ever do that?" She forced herself to stand up, grimacing. "I was simply

tell

the person who

became dead silent for a few

turned to look at Irene, sounding more angry than

was panicking now, realizing how everything was going against her and according to Leonica's plans. "Leonica is lying! She...she's just doing all this because she jealous of me. She's afraid that you all would

"Dad!"

Romero," He corrected. "Because no child of mine would harm their

she was going to snap at any moment. And Leonica, well she was enjoying the calm before the storm and

you love her so much?!" She suddenly exploded. "Why does she get

in anger, but seconds later, the entire house once again became silent as the sound of Cassandra's palm slapping

anymore of your disrespect." Cassandra said, voice as cold as the ice

you the opportunity to redeem yourself and you've only done nothing but cause trouble. And I've had enough of

can't do this to me. Don't throw me

should've thought about that

didn't fucking

loud and clear. "And if you have a problem with this decision,

won't restrict you from taking anything and you only have by the end of today, so I

bothering to hide her distaste. "You're not a part of

looking ready to lash out once

Irene, leave now, before I decide to

turning around and running up the stairs

Meredith started, but was cut off when

you, Meredith.

me take you to the hospital." Cassandra suggested,

is just sprained,

"But-"

soft smile. "You should stay and handle things here with Irene, I'll call Kennedy to drive me home now." Benjamin was hesitant but

the house in one piece and come back with