Chapter 83

The day after the funeral was the hardest. How do you go back to your everyday life when you knew someone was missing? We were having breakfast when my mother-in-law suddenly blurted out.

" Liam, I think you should get married as soon as possible, while Bella's tummy is still not that obvious. I didn't cancel Collette's reservations for the wedding. I think your sister would want you both to use it. Everything has been paid in full. All we have to do was change the names on the wedding invitation." Mom Carmen announced out of the blue.

Liam and I looked at each other, and we both nodded. I guess it would make Collette happy to see us getting married. So my mother-in-law made all the changes and necessary arrangements. We are getting married next week!

We resumed eating our breakfast when there's a knock on the door. My father-in-law stood up and answered the door. After a few minutes, he came back, and behind him is someone unexpected.

" Liam, baby! I am so sorry I was not here during Collette's funeral. I found out too late. But as soon as I've heard, I flew here right away." Taylor said and hugged Liam from behind. We were too shocked to react, but when Liam finally realizes, he untangled Taylor's arms from his neck.

" Taylor, what are you doing here?" Liam asked in annoyance.

" Why, of course, I want to console you, babe. Look, I'm sorry, okay? I've acted like a bitch the last time, but you know that I love you, babe. I'm here now, and I'm sad about what happened to Collette. Condolence, by the way, Mr. and Mrs. Jones." She said and turned to my in-laws, who were quite shocked and annoyed with her presence.

" Thank you, Taylor." My mother-in-law replied stiffly and glanced at me with a worried look. I smiled reassuringly at her.

" So, you're still here? I thought the funeral was yesterday. What are you still doing here?" She asked with raised brows and sharp eyes.

" Mind your tone, young lady. You can't talk to my daughter-in-law like that!" My father-in-law said in a threatening voice.

" You can't show up here unannounced and uninvited, then attack my daughter-in-law. If there's someone who doesn't belong here, it's you, not her. We appreciate your concern and sympathy, but you cannot stay here." My mother-in-law said and stared at her indifferently.

" Daughter-in-law?! Since when?! Why didn't I know they got married?!" She said hysterically and glared at Liam and me.

" Calm down, Taylor, and besides, we broke up, remember? We specifically told you not to set foot in this house again. What are you doing here? Bella is the mother of my children, and we are getting married next week." Liam told her, and her eyes widened.

" So it's true? That midget is your daughter? Ha, so I was right all along! She's not as innocent as she pretended to be. Is she blackmailing you, babe?" She turned to Liam and threw me a death glare.

" Excuse me?! Who the hell do you think you are? You can malign me or insult me all you want, but you cannot call my daughter names." I stood up and glared at her. She may be taller than me, but I'm not letting anyone attack my daughter.

" Ha! Do you think you scare me? I eat little girls like you for breakfast." She approached me with a threat. Liam suddenly stood up and stood in front of me.

" That is enough, Taylor! You don't have the right to threaten my wife or attack my daughter. You have no right to be here at all! I made it clear to you the last time you were here that we are through! Now get out. I don't want you upsetting my family!" Liam is shaking in anger, so I took hold of his hand and rub his back.

" I am not giving you up that easily, Liam. I was just busy these past few weeks. That's why I didn't have time to reach out to you. We can still patch things up, babe. If you pity her because you knocked her off, we'll pay her. How much do you want?" She begged Liam and glared at me again.

My blood boils, and I pushed Liam out of the way so I can scratch her fake face and snatch her hair. But Liam was quick to circle his arms around my middle and held me away from the smirking bitch.

" You bitch! Do you think you can buy everything?! My love for Liam has no price. Unlike you, you see him as a toy, as an object that you owned. I feel sorry for you. You must have been very lonely." I sneered and mocked her.

Her nostrils flared and were about to attack me when my father-in-law's loud voice interrupted us. My daughter Sophie is also crying, and my mother-in-law carried her in her arms.

" That is enough! You, get out! I won't tell you you twice or so help me, God, I'll throw you out myself! Liam, where did you ever find these crazy women, son?! First that crazy Jenny, now this snotty, equally crazy woman!." I chuckled at his words and looked at the red-faced Taylor.

" Young woman, if you ever come near our family again, I will have you arrested. We have enough drama already. We don't need you to add to our problems. I suggest you leave right now before I lose my temper." Said, my father-in-law. He is usually the quiet one, but now I see that he does have a temper.

" I'm not done with you yet. Liam, I want to speak with you alone. I will be staying at the Langton Hotel tonight. I will wait for you there." She said and picked up her bag from the chair.

" We have nothing to discuss, Taylor. We are through. What's there to talk about?" Liam answered her in a bored voice.

" I can help you. If she's trapping you into this marriage because you got her pregnant, we can find a way." She said, trying to persuade Liam to come back to her. I snorted and shook my head. How pathetic.

" Taylor, you've known me for two years. Do you really believe anybody can force me into doing something I don't want to do? I love Bella, I have loved her for so long, and I am marrying her. In fact, she's pregnant with our second child." Liam tried to make her understand.

" Whatever was between us, it was purely physical. I am sorry, but I never loved you. I've never loved any woman as much as I love Bella. Please understand and let me go. You are upsetting my pregnant fiance and our daughter."  He begged her again. He placed his arms around me protectively.

" How can you say that? Two years Liam, I gave you two years of my life. I loved only you and never cheated on you. You just used me? All those years?" She whispered, and tears flowed from her eyes.

" I am sorry, Tay. I did care for you, but we are poles apart. Our personalities do not match. I can't keep up with your world, and you're a cold, manipulative woman. I hope you can find a guy that can tame you and keep up with your mood swings."

" I am really, truly sorry, Tay. Please forget about me, and move on. You are a beautiful woman. I am sure men are lining up to have your attention." Liam told her in a calm and soft voice, but he still has his arms around me in a protective way in case she attacks.

" So this is it, then? This is goodbye? Okay. You're free. I hope you both have a happy life. I will surely find a man better than you, Liam. I am sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, for my intrusion. Congratulations, and I'm sorry." She looked at me defeatedly and turned to Liam with longing eyes.

She stormed out of the house, and I was able to breathe. Liam ushered me to the chair and handed me a glass of water. He sat down beside me and held my hands.

" I am so sorry, baby. I swear I broke up with her before we were together. I didn't know she will come barging in unannounced." He stared at me with pleading eyes.

" It's okay, babe, you don't have to explain. For what it's worth, I do feel sorry for her. I can see how much she loves you." I told him, touching his face.

" I need a drink. A very stiff drink. I don't know why or where you find these crazy women, Liam. I am so glad our Bella came back, or I might disown you if you ever ended up with that woman." My father-in-law declared, and I can't help but laugh.

Mom Carmen also laughed while Liam was scratching his head. I am so glad the tension is gone. I am thankful to Taylor. At least she lifted the somber atmosphere in the house.