Contract And Marriage

Maximus

I’m relieved that Mariano is here. I’m starting to feel nervous and scared for my wife and child. I immediately called Aries to let him know that I couldn’t go to the office for a while. If I need to do anything, I’ll just have him bring it to the condo. I don’t want to leave my wife and child alone, especially with just Manang Lisa around. They wouldn’t be able to do anything if something were to happen. I had Aries check out the man she mentioned, but he said the hospital’s CCTV couldn’t track him after he left his position.

As Mariano wanted, we informed Sarina about everything regarding Ralph McClaire, whom she thought was her husband. She was utterly shocked and terrified when Kuya showed her the photos of the real wife of that criminal, whose body had been found.

The real Bella McClaire’s body was found in their yard in L. A. Because Mariano never stopped searching and investigating Sarina’s disappearance, he was always on the lookout for cases involving the death of a woman. He initially thought to ignore it, but his staff discovered an unidentified fingerprint at the crime scene, which led him to suspect something and investigate the case further.

“Thanks to Aries, he managed to send me information about Sarina,” Mariano said.

“Thank you for not giving up on me, Mariano,” my wife said sincerely.

“It’s nothing. I promised my little brother I’d find you, and I don’t want to break that promise.” I smiled at his words, and so did my wife.

That day ended with my brother returning to his hotel while we stayed at the condo. I contacted a few friends who knew of a good security agency and asked for help to find Ralph McClaire.

No matter what happened, I didn’t leave my wife and child’s side, and it’s probably for the best that Sarina knows everything now. At least she’s cautious and vigilant, especially when we go out.

We’re on our way to the house we’ll be moving into, and I can see the excitement on Chase’s face during the drive. He’s now taking his medicine for his condition, along with regular check-ups and therapy. I’m very grateful because he seems so brave, and of course, Sarina is incredibly strong as well.

The house is in a private subdivision and is much bigger than my grandma’s mansion, where I stayed while pretending to be blind and crippled. I want the best for my family, so I’ll provide everything that can make their lives easier. Besides, the security here is very tight, which I like, so I bought land here and built a house.

“Wow, this is huge, hubby.” I looked at Sarina, and it was clear on her face how amazed she was. I was carrying Chase, who seemed equally thrilled. We were greeted by Lisa, her husband, and Mariano and Aries. I would have been completely happy if Grandma were here, but I pushed her out of my mind because we had more important things to focus on.

“I think your family is safer here,” Mariano said as we were inside the house, sharing the meal prepared by Lisa. Aside from her husband, their married child and grandchild were also with us. It’s better this way, so Chase has someone to play with. But they’ll arrive in a day because their child still has to care for something at the store they’ve already closed to serve our family.

“I hope so,” I replied.

“Sir,” Aries said, catching our attention. “I’ve already sorted out your workload, and we should be grateful that your old secretaries have returned.”Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

“So, don’t be too grumpy anymore, dear husband,” Sarina said, making everyone laugh.

“Now that you’re here, I don’t think I would feel that way ever again since I get to see the beautiful face of my beloved wife every day. And there’s also the bonus of our handsome Chase.”

Everyone laughed at what I said, but it was the truth in my heart. As long as I’m with my wife, I have no reason to be angry at the world. The only thing that unsettles me is the impending danger to my wife and child.

Our moving in went smoothly, and Lisa’s son, Carlito, with his son Jerome and his wife, Rocel, are now with us. Jerome is over a year older than Chase, so my son is delighted to have a playmate. Sarina also seems happy with our current situation, even though I know she’s worried not just for herself but also for our child. But no matter what happens, I won’t let anything bad happen to them, and I’ll always protect them.

The search for Ralph continued, as did the monitoring of my wife and child. A week passed, and I was relieved that they were safe. Even so, I wasn’t complacent and didn’t go to the office to work. Aries would always deliver what I needed to do, or one of Mariano’s staff would bring my work to the mansion.

The detective hired by the security agency I contracted with found a lead, and people were ready to track that despicable Ralph once he was spotted. Honestly, I’m frustrated with how slow the investigation is going, considering so many people are searching for that bastard. That’s why I agreed with Mariano that someone might be helping him hide. The only question is, who?

It’s another check-up day for my son. After several speech therapy sessions, we have already noticed a lot of improvements. And not just any improvement-he’s not stuttering as much when he speaks.

I had just finished talking to his pediatrician while Sarina went to the restroom. We agreed to meet in front of Dr. Jerold’s office, where I was headed. Mariano’s men were watching her, so I was confident.

Chase and I were near Dr. Jerold’s office when I saw Sarina talking to a man. I quickly approached her, and to my surprise, I recognized him. “Oh, my husband, this is Jason. Jason, this is my husband, Maximus, and our son, Chase,” she introduced us.