Chapter 2 Having sued Bianca before , I already knew her personal info . I unlocked Brandon's other phone . I found on that other WhatsApp account I had never seen before , there was only one contact - Bianca . Her name was saved as " Honey . " The message was simple , yet unmistakably clear . In the photo gallery , there were thousands of pictures - each one of them intimate . It turned out that all of Brandon's countless " business trips " were actually vacations abroad with Bianca and their child- filled with luxury shopping and lavish spending . The endless stream of large transfers and receipts for designer goods now felt like a cruel joke - mocking my ignorance . And while Bella and I were asleep every night , he would sneak upstairs to Bianca's room and spend the night with her . But what really shredded my soul were the chat history : " Bran , thank you for skipping that multi - billion - dollar deal to stay with me while I gave birth . With you here , I'm not afraid of anything … " " You're not even a first - time dad , and you still built a whole playground just to hear your son call you ' Daddy ' more often ? " I thought back to the night I delivered Bella . I was in labor for hours , alone in a sterile hospital bed , bleeding out while Brandon was just two blocks away entertaining clients over dinner . I was so scared I might die on that delivery table , so I had called him - terrified , begging him to come . His answer ? " Ava , it's just childbirth . Every woman goes through it . Even if I came , I can't push for you . I don't like doing performative things . " " You'll be fine . Be strong . I'll bring you a gift when I'm back . " From the floor above , laughter echoed - birthday songs , party noises , Caleb's voice calling his father . Every note burned through me . Bella had asked her dad to spend every birthday with her too . But Brandon always refused her coldly . " I'm busy . You're six years old . You should know better than to cling to grown - ups all the time . " Love and indifference . The contrast had always been there . I'd just refused to see it . Chapter 2 2.00 % Online Party & Chat I didn't know when Brandon came home that night , only that by the time I woke the next morning , he had prepared an elaborate breakfast . " Ava , I made all of this myself . Come try it . Tell me if it's good . " I glanced at the table and nearly laughed out loud . Yes , he did make it himself . But I had seen those exact dishes in Bianca's Instagram Story last night - these were just leftovers . He sat across from me , his tone deceptively casual . " By the way , Ava … were you asleep the whole time in the bedroom after I left yesterday ? You didn't happen to see anything in the living room , did you ? " I looked at his probing expression and felt an even deeper sting of mockery . " No , I was exhausted , " I said flatly . " I slept through the night . " Hearing that , he let out a subtle breath of relief . " You've been holding off on cremating Bella's remains … wanting to get justice before laying her to rest . But now that we know it was just an accident , maybe it's time to let her go peacefully . Let's hold the funeral tomorrow . " " I've already informed the family . My mother's back in town . We'll take everyone out for dinner tonight . Tomorrow morning we'll go to the funeral home . " Hearing that , I said nothing , but a deep bitterness and helplessness stirred within me . Of course . The witnesses had been bribed by Brandon , and the evidence destroyed . Even Bella probably no longer wished to remain in such a filthy world . I had no one to blame but myself - for loving the wrong man with blind eyes . The private dining room was already buzzing when we arrived . I walked in and froze . Brandon's mother , Mary , sat at the center of the table , cuddling a five - year - old boy in her lap , coaxing him with sweets and smiles . Seeing Bianca still standing , Mary immediately pulled her down to sit beside her , chatting and laughing as if they were old friends . That seat used to belong to me . I hadn't expected they knew each other . Brandon had never told me . Chapter 2 2.00 % Online Party & Chat The moment Bianca spotted me , she gave a sarcastic smile and said sweetly , " Oh , Mrs. Whitmore , what did I tell you ? Of course Ava would show up at an event like this . " " You were just saying I should help Brandon host the guests as the lady of the house … maybe we should cancel that idea . " " After all , Ava's still Brandon's wife . If she gets jealous and falsely accuses me again , I couldn't take that kind of risk . " Mary shot me a scornful look , her tone dripping with contempt . " What right do you have to be angry ? All you gave this family was a worthless girl . That child's death was a blessing - it saved us a fortune ! And you had the nerve to accuse Bianca in court ? Don't you feel ashamed ? " " Useless thing . You even let someone beat you to the point you can't have kids anymore . In this whole complex , why were you the one attacked ? Maybe you've been messing around outside and brought this on yourself ! " " Bianca is the real deal . Gave birth to a son right off the bat . If it weren't for her … Anyway , I've already decided - Caleb fits right in with me . I've named him my honorary grandson . From now on , Bianca's status in this family is equal to yours ! " Mary had always favored sons and belittled daughters . Unlike families that cared about class and background , she had clawed her way out of poverty only because Brandon made it big . Back when Brandon had no money , she begged my family for investment . She used to fawn over me constantly . But after his company went public , my family was framed and ruined . My only brother fell from a cliff - his body never recovered . I became worthless to them . Then she began to resent my education , my looks - said I was too wild , too independent . A woman like me wasn't easy to control . She never liked me again . Bianca covered her mouth and laughed sweetly , then led Caleb over to me . She pulled out a few small bills - scattered tens and twenties - and held them out with a smile . " Ms. Sinclair , " she said sweetly , " Even though you falsely accused me , I admit Caleb Whitmore was being naughty . This is a little something from us - for you and Bella . Please , do accept it . " Chapter 2 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!