Veronica listened to all of Andrei’s plans. She then furrowed her brows.
“What will this do? You will only crush Damon? You know I love him, right? I think you’re saying these to the wrong person.” She crossed her arms and frowned at Andrei.
“This is where you’ll come in then. You’ll ask for him to marry you to save him from bankruptcy. With this, you’ll get your man, and Damon would only be a puppet under us, relying at our support with his empty title.” Andrei answered with an evil smile.
Veronica was taken a back by this. She narrowed her eyes at Andrei.
“Why are you really doing this?” She asked with raised brows. She knows this was not a normal revenge and getting back at Damon.
Andrei heard this and smiled, as he didn’t hide his intentions.
“I’m just taking back what’s mine.” He answered as he leaned back on his chair and sipped his wine.
Veronica’s mind also churned. And that possession was obvious. It was Anya.
With this, Damon will disappear in Anya’s life.
Damon Castellano was a business man, and he would surely save his face and company. He won’t exchange it with a woman. So, he, Andrei, who would be the victor in the end, will be the one to take Anya back to him.
Veronica also leaned back on her chair and pondered. If this really happened, then that Anya woman would be gone from her way.
In addition, if Damon was on a crisis, and she will be the one to save him, he would finally see her worth and fall in love with her!
Her eyes brightened.
That’s right. It can only be she who could save him. And only she, who is destined and worthy to be with him.
Veronica raised her eyes and met with Andrei’s gaze. The two people have different ideas in mind, but one goal.
She finally smiled evilly. “Deal.”
And with that, a cunning plan was formed.
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“Mommy.” Allen called once again.
Anya wiped her tears and faced him properly.
“Yes.” She answered as she caressed his face. Allen cheered and hugged her again in a jump. Anya chuckled and hugged him tightly.
Damon looked at them with warmth in his eyes. He then remembered that Anya had stayed almost the whole day in her apartment, and she hasn’t eaten yet. He already bought food earlier, so he cleared his throat and raised the food he brought.
“You must be hungry. You need to eat now.” He said as he showed her the food he had. “Mommy! Eat! Together!” Allen happily cheered.
Anya froze and looked at the inside of her apartment embarrassingly. She then glanced up at Damon and said in a small voice.
“Uhm, my place is small..” She blushed as she looked at her son too. This child, even though his young, should be used to big areas. What more with Damon Castellano? They were used to big and luxurious places.
Anya was embarrass to invite her to her place.
Damon saw her expression and knew what she is thinking. He held her hand and assisted her to stand.
“We are the ones who are barging. Or, you could only leave as here in the corridor. It’s fine. But, I think Allen would be a little tired.” Damon said dramatically as he looked at his son. He blinked at him.
The little child saw his father’s sign and also looked pitifully at Anya.
Anya felt helpless of the situation so she could only sigh and open her door.
“Alright, come in. But really, it’s just small-“ Before she finished, Allen already dashed inside and laid his tummy on her soft bed.
Anya and Damon were left on the door, looking at each other.
Damon felt awkward and anxious. He knew Anya was still angry at him, but he had no choice to appear in front of her because he wanted get back with her in any way.
“I’m sorry.” He could only say.
Anya was surprised by his sudden apologies, and when she looked up, she saw he was also down. She felt uncomfortable inside too.
She opened the door more widely, and said to him. “Come in.”
It’s like her way of telling, she will be listening to her explanations. Damon’s heart leaped and his eyes brightened. He followed Anya inside.
When they entered, Anya sighed as she could only offer them the small sofa and small table on one side of her apartment.
The both of them sat there, while Allen was playing in the bed. Damon opened the food he brought and gestured it to her. “Eat while it’s warm.” He said to Anya.
Anya looked at the warm and light meal, and felt hungry. Her heart warmed once again as Damon was still this thoughtful.
She took the spoon and sipped a mouthful of porridge. It was delicious and it warmed her stomach.
Damon only sat and watched quietly while Anya ate. Half way through her meal, he started to speak.
“Anya, I’m sorry.”
Anya froze when she heard this. She turned to Damon and saw his head was lowered. “Something happened to the company in the pass days. There is hidden force attacking me, and I tried to fix it as fast as I can. So I can go home early. Because of that, I wasn’t able to answer my phone.” Damon explained.
Anya was surprised something like this actually happened.
“And that invitation, believe me, it wasn’t true. I guess I have proved to you my intentions, and I wouldn’t do something as just hand you an invitation without explanation.” Damon took Anya’s hand as he looked at her in the eyes.
“And that would not happen. I will not marry anyone, if it’s not you.” He revealed sincerely to her. Anya felt her heart jump at this. She stared deep into his eyes, and her heart melted.
“I hope proven my love and care for you all these times. I only ask for you to trust me. Only by my words and actions can come from me, not from anyone. So please, believe me.” Damon added almost pleadingly.
Anya’s eyes swelled with tears and soon the flowed down her cheeks.
Her heart suddenly ached. Why did she believe Veronica? Why didn’t she wait for Damon? Damon had shown her so much, helped her and done so many things for her, but she wasn’t able to trust him.
She sobbed and jumped to hug him. “I’m sorry..” She whispered.
She was awful. She doubted him just because of others words. “I’m sorry.” She said again, more clearly.
Damon smiled softly and held her tight in his arms.
“I don’t blame you. You have gone through so much? Was it hard? Are you hurt? I’m sorry I wasn’t there with you..” Damon whispered back to her ears and kissed her cheeks.
Anya cried even more. Instead of blaming her, he even comforted her. How could she deserve such a man?
Anya sobbed and Allen, who was at the bed, heard this, he anxiously went to his mother and hugged her thighs.
“Mommy, what’s wrong?” He asked worriedly.
Anya rose from Damon’s embrace to look at Allen. She chuckled while in tears as she hugged her son.
Damon smiled gently as he both held his little family in his arms. He planted a kiss on both their heads.
Anya looked up at Damon with tears in her eyes. Damon smiled back at her. “Will you go back with us?” He asked, with an expectant voice.
Anya smiled warmly, and nodded. “Yes, I’m going back with you.”
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Damon opened the car door for Anya.
Anya came out from the car and looked up at the modern and beautiful house once again. When she first came here, it was to design Allen’s room, now, she is here for a completely different reason.
Damon and Allen both led Anya inside the house. Damon then turned lovingly at her and said, “Welcome to your new home.”
Anya blushed at his words, but her heart felt very warm and sweet. Her eyes almost teared again.
Does she finally have a home?
Little Allen turned happily to his mother and jumped.
“Mommy, are you really going to live with us now?” He asked expectantly.
Anya looked at her son and to Damon. The man also had an expectant look on his face and she can’t help but chuckle.
“I’d love to.” She answered happily and lovingly.
Yes, not only does she have a home, now, she also has a family. Finally, she’s no longer alone.