Who Prescribed the Medicine?

Two hours later, Mr Ferguson senior was wheeled to the private ward with Mrs Ferguson senior trailing behind. The Ferguson family and the Miller family followed behind them.

A few minutes later, Dr Spikes walked into the private ward and said, “Mr Ferguson is stable. However, I want to keep him for observation. Please try not to agitate him.

It’s been a while since his heart has acted up. The medication he was taking made a big difference. Who prescribed the medicine for him?”

Mrs Ferguson looked at Dr Spikes and replied, “My daughter-in-law has been taking care of my father-in-law. I am not sure where she found the medication.

I will definitely ask her to refer you to the doctor who has prescribed the medicine.”

Mrs Miller looked at Mrs Ferguson with sadness in her eyes and said, “The medication was produced by Michaela. She is a Cardiologist.

After she married Thorne she stopped practicing medicine because she thought it would affect her relationship with her husband.”

The Ferguson family was dumbfounded. They didn’t know that Michaela had sacrificed so much for their foolish son. They were overwhelmed with bitterness.

Dr Spikes said, “I would like to see your daughter-in-law, Mrs Ferguson. I haven’t seen this medication on the market before. I would like to recommend it to my other patients.”

Thorne furrowed his brows when he heard Dr Spikes’ words. He was reminded of Paula’s attending doctor’s words, saying they had to thank the person who performed first aid to Paula.

It was clear to him that Michaela was vested in medicine. Why did she hide that important information from him?

Dr Spikes looked at the Ferguson family and said, “Please leave. Mr Ferguson needs to rest.” Hayden and his wife, Gail, left the hospital with the Miller family in tow.

Grandma Ferguson held Thorne’s hand, then they walked out of the private ward. She looked at her favourite grandson and said, “My precious grandson, please drop the charges.

My granddaughter-in-law is not a vindictive person. Please do it for me, my precious grandson.”

Thorne shook his Grandma’s hand and replied, “I am sorry, Grandma. I will never forgive Michaela for coming between me and the love of my life.

I was surprised when she agreed to sign the divorce papers. Unbeknownst to me, she was planning to kill Paula. Grandma, Paula is my life. Where did she get the confidence to touch my bottom line?

She had miscalculated when she thought that the mighty Ferguson family would protect her from what was coming to her.

I am going to teach her a lesson that she will never forget. I will make sure that she gets a life sentence. Grandma, every decision has consequences.” Then he left his grandmother standing.

Tears streamed down Grandma Ferguson's face. She was utterly disappointed in her precious grandson. It was clear to her that her precious granddaughter-in-law had fallen into a trap. Someone was playing tricks behind their backs.

Mrs Ferguson senior wiped away the tears, and then she walked to her husband’s private ward. She sat beside her husband’s bed and held his hand. She silently prayed for her granddaughter-in-law and her husband.

Ten hours later, Dr Bond walked to the Cage family. He looked exhausted and said, “Miss Cage was two months pregnant and we couldn’t save the baby.

She had three broken ribs, a broken leg, a broken arm, a ruptured spleen and a fractured skull. Also, her spinal cord has been severely damaged. It is too early to tell if she will be able to walk again.

We discovered that the person who saved her had fed her some pills. Please ask her for a prescription. It will help her to heal quickly.

She is not out of the woods yet. We don’t know if she will ever wake up. It will depend on her willpower.”

Mr Cage senior nearly fainted when he heard the doctor’s words. He staggered backward. His eldest grandson, Samson, held him before he fell.

Thorne couldn’t believe his ears when he heard that Paula was two months pregnant. Why didn’t she tell him? Tears welled in his eyes, but he held them back. How could Michaela kill his unborn son? His heart was overwhelmed with hatred towards his worthless wife.

Mr Cage senior looked at Thorne coldly and said, “Mr Ferguson, please leave. My precious granddaughter is fighting for her life because you failed to respect your wedding vows.

You have failed the young lady who saved my granddaughter’s life, and you have failed my Paula.

You were not supposed to be involved with her while you were still married. I blame you for the pain you have caused my granddaughter. You have brought nothing but pain to the Miller family and the Cage family.”

Even though Paula was spoiled rotten by her family, her grandfather had asked her several times not to interfere in Thorne and Michaela’s marriage, but she never listened.

He didn’t want his precious granddaughter to be labeled as a homewrecker. Society didn’t take kindly to the person who destroyed other people's marriages.

At that moment, Paula was wheeled to the ICU. She had a cast on her arm and leg. Her head had a thick white bandage. Her grandfather’s heart ached when he saw his granddaughter in so much pain. He wished he could switch places with her.

Mr Cage senior looked at Thorne and said, “I don’t want to see you near my granddaughter ever again.” He turned to his bodyguards and said, “Please escort Mr Ferguson out.”

Thorne wasn't surprised when he heard Mr Cage senior's words because his beloved Paula had told him several times that her family was trying to break them up.

He looked at Mr Cage senior for a long time, then he left the hospital with a heavy heart. He vowed in his heart that he would avenge Paula and their unborn son.

If Michaela thought that being in prison would be a walk in the park she should think again. He would ensure that she would be tortured beyond recognition.

Bail Application Hearing

On the day of Michaela Ferguson’s bail hearing, the courtroom was packed to capacity. The reporters were gathered outside the courthouse. When they saw Thorne Ferguson, they rushed to him with microphones.

Ben, the reporter asked, “Mr Ferguson, is it true that you pressed charges against your wife for attempting to kill your mistress?”

Thorne looked at Ben, the reporter coldly and replied, “I will answer all your questions after the court has passed the judgment.” Then he walked to the courthouse with his lawyer, Jeff Cliff, trailing behind.

Jeff Cliff was very smart, and he had never lost a criminal case before. He loved Paula Cage as his baby sister. However, he loathed Michaela with all his heart for stealing Thorne from his dearest Paula.

He felt that Michaela didn’t deserve Thorne. Even though the Miller family and the Cage family were both wealthy, Jeff Cliff still felt that Michaela was inferior to Paula.

Michaela Ferguson was a rare beauty, intelligent and soft-hearted. Paula Cage was inferior to Michaela in every aspect. The Cage family had spoiled her rotten; she was arrogant and full of herself.

A few minutes later, the Miller family and the Ferguson family arrived in court. Mrs Miller couldn’t sleep a wink. She applied heavy make-up to hide dark circles under her eyes.

Ben, the reporter, approached them and asked, “Mr Ferguson, how did you feel when you heard that your son was accusing your daughter-in-law of attempted murder?”

Mr Ferguson looked at Ben, the reporter, and replied, “I am ashamed to be called his father. I have no doubt in my mind that my daughter-in-law is innocent. She doesn’t have any evilness in her heart.

I would like to advise Thorne and the Cage family to investigate this matter thoroughly. Also, I want to declare that only Michaela will be the Ferguson family daughter-in-law.” Then he took his wife’s hand and walked to the courtroom.

The Cage family didn’t come to the courthouse because they believed that Miss Miller was innocent. They felt that someone had set her up.

Michaela was brought in by a police van. She was wearing a blue knee-high dress with a cream blazer. It showed her curvaceous figure.

Uncle Blaze had sent her a swelling ointment and the swelling in her face had gone down. She wore heavy make-up to cover the bruises on her face.

Since Jeff Cliff was the plaintiff, he sat on the right-hand side with Mr Thorne Ferguson.

A few minutes later, the defendant’s lawyer, Aaron Blaze, walked into the courtroom and sat on the left-hand side with Michaela Ferguson.

Shortly afterward, Judge Harris walked in wearing a long black robe. He sat on the bench above the witness stand. Judge Harris banged his gavel to indicate that the court was in session.

Mr Ferguson’s lawyer, Jeff Cliff, approached the bench and said, “Your Honour, Miss Michaela Miller has committed a serious crime. The victim, Miss Cage, was still in critical condition.

Also, Miss Miller’s residential address couldn’t be confirmed since she had signed the divorce papers.

Furthermore, Miss Miller is a flight risk. She is in possession of the valid travel documentation.

Miss Miller had been studying overseas for several years, her friends were in the USA. Your Honour, please don’t grant Miss Miller bail.”

Mrs Ferguson’s lawyer, Aaron Blaze, stood up and argued, “Although Mrs Ferguson had signed the divorce papers, the divorce has not been finalized yet.

Your Honour, her fixed residential address will never change because their mansion was their wedding gift from the Miller family.

Mrs Ferguson is not a flight risk because she is permanently employed at the Miller Group as Deputy President.

Your Honour, please grant Mrs Ferguson bail."

Judge Harris said, “I have listened to the arguments of both sides. I decided to oppose the bail on the following grounds:

Mrs Ferguson has traveling documentation, and she has previously traveled outside the borders of the Republic.

Also, the offense she committed was very serious. The victim, Miss Paula Cage, was still in a coma.

It would be reckless and irresponsible to release Mrs Ferguson on bail. Therefore, the bail application is denied.”

Michaela was so shocked when she heard Judge Harris’ decision. Tears streamed down her face. She used to love Thorne Ferguson wholeheartedly, but now she felt nothing but hatred towards him.

She blamed herself for being naïve. Her parents begged her to leave Thorne when his first love returned, but she refused. She wished she could press the rewind button.

She turned her head and looked at the back row. She saw her mother crying sorrowfully in her father’s arms. She had caused pain to her parents. Her heart was overwhelmed with bitterness.

A few minutes later, the prison guard took Michaela to Durban Correctional Services to wait for her trial. Her beloved husband and his mistress had turned her life upside down.

Two days later, Mr Aaron Blaze received a call from the prosecutor indicating that Mrs Michaela Ferguson’s case would be sitting in two weeks’ time.

He mentioned that the attending doctor indicated that Miss Paula Cage might not be able to wake up. Therefore, there was no need for a delay.

It was clear to Mr Blaze that Michaela’s husband was pushing the prosecutor behind the scenes. He wanted to see Michaela dead.

He drove his car and went to Durban Correctional Services to visit his client. When he arrived in prison, he couldn’t recognize his client. Michaela was beaten to a pulp.

Mr Blaze’s heart ached when he saw Michaela like that and asked, “Do you want me to move you to a single cell?”

Michaela shook her head and replied, “Don’t bother, Uncle Blaze. The person who beat me up told me that she was following my husband’s instructions.

My only problem is that I am two months pregnant. I am scared that I will lose the baby.”

Mr Blaze was dumbfounded to hear that Michaela was pregnant and asked, “Why didn’t you tell me before because I would have used it as my argument in the bail hearing?”

Michaela told him that she was trying to hide the pregnancy from her husband. She didn’t want to trap him with the baby since he didn’t love her. Michaela asked her lawyer not to disclose that she was pregnant.

Later on that day, her mother-in-law came to visit her. She had prepared delicious food for her daughter-in-law. When the smell hit Michaela, she rushed to the ladies' room to vomit.

When she came back, she asked her mother-in-law to take the food away.

Her mother-in-law was so scared and asked, “What is wrong, Michaela?” Michaela smiled and told her mother-in-law that she had found out that she was two months pregnant.

Her mother-in-law was over the moon. She couldn’t wait to hold her little grandson in her arms. Michaela asked her not to tell Thorne about the pregnancy because she was scared that he would ask her to abort the baby.

Would Mrs Ferguson be able to hide the pregnancy news from his son?

You Are Dead to Me

At the Ferguson family mansion, Mrs Ferguson senior was in the living room watching Gospel music on the television. She was enveloped with sadness. Her precious granddaughter-in-law was locked in prison for something she didn’t do.

Her heart was overwhelmed with bitterness. She bowed her head and prayed. She asked the Lord to protect her granddaughter-in-law from harm because she was innocent.

At that moment, her daughter-in-law, Gail Ferguson, entered the living room. She smiled brightly at her mother-in-law and said, “Mom, your granddaughter-in-law is two months pregnant.”

Mrs Ferguson senior couldn’t contain her excitement, and she cried tears of joy. She looked at her daughter-in-law and said, “I am so happy, my daughter. Let me go to your father and tell him the good news.”

Then she went to the kitchen and took the fruit from the fridge. She cut the fruit and put it on the plate. Then she went to the study room carrying the tray. She knocked on the door, then she opened it.

She smiled brightly at her husband and said, “Congratulations, my dearest husband. You are going to be a great-grandfather.” She put the tray on the desk, then she hugged her husband tightly.

They had been married for forty-nine years, but their love was still strong. They were planning to have a fiftieth anniversary, but they decided against it because of Thorne and his mistress.

Her husband was beaming with joy. He hugged his beloved wife back, grinning from ear to ear. He couldn’t wait to hold his little dumpling in his arms.

His eyes welled with tears when he thought of his precious granddaughter-in-law who was locked in prison. He blinked, and he managed to hold the tears back.

He looked at his wife with tenderness in his eyes and said, “Darling, let me call Thorne.” Then he took his phone and dialed his grandson’s number.

When it was connected, he put the phone on speaker and said with a stern voice, “Thorne, drop the charges immediately. My granddaughter-in-law is innocent, and she is carrying my great-grandson.”

Thorne was taken aback when he heard that his wife was pregnant. However, he hardened his heart and replied, “Grandpa, only Paula would be the mother of my children.

Michaela had to abort that thing in her belly because I would never acknowledge that child. She doesn’t deserve to carry the Ferguson heir.” Then he dropped the phone.

Mr Ferguson senior couldn’t believe his ears when he heard Thorne’s words. He wanted to kill his first great-grandson because of his mistress. A surge of anger rose in his heart.

He looked at his wife and said, “Should Thorne force my precious granddaughter-in-law to abort my first great-grandson, I will disown him.” Then he went to his bedroom to rest.

His wife took the tray and followed her husband to their bedroom. She was so disappointed in her precious grandson. Her heart was overwhelmed with emotions.

In the living room, Gail Ferguson was over the moon. After she told her husband the good news, she went to the kitchen and told the head chef that she would prepare dinner today. Then she gave the kitchen staff time off.

She went to her bedroom to change her clothes into comfortable clothes. She then headed to the kitchen to cook. Before she married Hayden Ferguson, she was working at a restaurant and her culinary skills were great.

An hour later, her mother-in-law walked into the kitchen. She looked at her daughter-in-law with sadness in her eyes when she saw her cooking up a storm.

It was supposed to be a joyous celebration for the Ferguson family, but their grandson denied them that joy. Gail looked at her mother-in-law smiling, but the smile froze on her face and asked, “What is wrong, Mom?”

Tears streamed down her mother-in-law’s face, and she replied, “Thorne wants to kill our first great-grandson.” Gail was utterly dumbfounded. She wiped her mother-in-law’s face with a tissue and asked, “What are you talking about, Mom?”

Her mother-in-law replied, “Your father-in-law asked Thorne to drop the charges against my granddaughter-in-law. Also, he told him about Michaela's pregnancy.

However, Thorne told him that he would never acknowledge our first great-grandson. He said Michaela should abort that thing in her belly. Your father-in-law was so upset he threatened to disown Thorne.”

Gail couldn’t believe her ears, her son was ruthless. He was going to force his wife to abort their baby because of the mistress. It would never happen, not even in his dreams.

She comforted her mother-in-law and said, “Don’t worry, Mom. I will ask Thorne to come home, then we will talk to him.” Gail switched off the stove, then she escorted her mother-in-law to her bedroom.

She was fuming with anger. She took her phone and dialed her son’s number. When it was connected she said, “What nonsense are you spouting about my grandson? Come back home to explain to your grandparents.” Then she hung up.”

Thorne loved his grandparents the most, but he was not going to drop the charges against his unworthy wife because of them. He wanted Michaela’s baby gone. It was her punishment for killing Paula and his baby.

After work, Thorne drove to his family mansion with a heavy heart. He didn’t want to disappoint his grandparents, but he couldn't forgive Michaela for hurting his beloved Paula.

After dinner, Mr Ferguson senior looked at his grandson and asked with a stern voice, “Thorne, are you going to kill my first great-grandson because of your mistress?”

Thorne’s father, Hayden, was dumbfounded when he heard his father’s words and asked, "Dad, what are you talking about?” He was overjoyed when his wife told him that his granddaughter was pregnant.

Mr Ferguson senior looked at his son and replied, “Please ask your son.” Hayden looked at his son with questioning eyes.

Thorne looked at his grandfather with icy cold eyes and replied, “Grandpa, Michaela killed my son with Paula. It is fair for her to pay with her son, an eye for an eye. I will ensure that that thing in her belly will be removed with her uterus.”

Everyone in the dining room was shocked when they heard Thorne’s cruelty. His grandmother and his mother had tears in their eyes.

His grandfather was shaking with rage and said sternly, “Thorne, should you kill my first great-grandson, you are dead to me. Don’t ever set foot in my house again. Please leave.”

Thorne froze when he heard his grandfather’s words. His family chose an outsider over him. His gaze darkened and replied, “Grandpa, since you decided to choose the murderer over me, you are dead to me too.

I hope you will never regret the decision you have made today, Grandpa. I will prove to you how vicious Michaela’s heart is.” Then he took his suit jacket and left the mansion.

The elders were dumbfounded. Mr Ferguson senior looked at his son, Hayden. He divorced his first wife because she failed to conceive. Was the Lord punishing them for failing to fight for their first daughter-in-law?