Nice meeting you again, Mr. Carrington. We met at the Richardson soiree? I'm the Senator's daughter in law." Lydia says, and I'm beyond shocked.

"Daughter in law?" I repeat.

"It's a pleasure. Please, do make yourself comfortable here- I know you're my wife's close friend."

She nods, "Yes, Natalie. It was documents alone. I just had to sign some papers there was no wedding."

"But still, you should have told me, Lydia, I mean I would've come over to you."

"Excuse me, Ladies." Luke says before he leaves.

I hurriedly drag Lydia to the sofa, so we can sit and discuss. "You have to make sure David doesn't come here." Is the first thing I can say. I couldn't risk having David or the senator around, especially when Rocky was still present in the house.

Lydia nods, "I know- I came alone, and I come in peace. I just needed a getaway, Natalie. That's why I came." She says, giving me a very weird look. I ignore it.

"Yes, yes, you're most definitely welcome here anytime but your husband," I say, placing emphasis on the word. I continue, "And, your father in law mustn't come here, at least not while Rocket still lives here. If that ever happens, my marriage is as good as over." I say, but I notice Lydia's breaking a sweat and I can see she's not too comfortable. "What's wrong?" I ask.

"Look behind you." She says and I pause, a thousand thoughts going through my mind. Someone was behind me and had heard our conversation.

"I didn't see or hear anything." Emmanuelle says as she turns to leave. I am in complete shock, utterly confused as I watch her eyes look at me with disgust and mistrust.

"Wait!" I scream as I rush to grab her. "Please, please, no, it's not what you think. Emmanuele!"

She's breathing heavily, her eyes almost betraying her. She remains quiet. Oh, dear God. What have I done?

"Emmanuele, please. . ." I whisper as I sob.

this point, I look at Lydia for help because if this continued, Luke would be here in no time.

I sob, falling to my knees. "I don't love that man and I never for once cheated on Luke- that

truth, and since you know her too, you should know Natalie

Lydia says.

in the eyes. She continues, "But I consider Luke to be

this to Luke,

won't break his heart in such a cruel way." She says and my eyes light up as I hear those words. Those words meant the world to me. As I'm about to speak, I'm distracted by the sound of clapping.

turn to look and

almost felt like I was

you to leave. Get out!" I

sell it for some cash, but we were already on our way, and since I was thrown

myself from the nasty thoughts coming into my mind. I wanted to strangle her

single bit, and

her that way!" I hear Aunt Ruth

heard something, so? As a servant, when you hear or see something, you pretend you didn't! How

I'm not a servant here. Get

"Laurel!" Emmanuele yells.

going to meet Luke, I'm going to play this so he can hear all about your rendezvous and you know, your special little friend. Is

to sob again,

Aunt Ruth gasps and I look up. It's Rocky, and he's strangling

her & she's grabbing his hands on her neck. "How dare you speak to Natalie that way, huh?" He asks. I knew he was going too far, but I was glad he was keeping her shut.

When I get you, I'll fight like the man I

should hug you or slap you at

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