I was ready to just leave the house, just until Katherine went back to England. I really couldn't stand to be near her for one more second. I put on my coat and grabbed my bag. Wade paced inside the room and pulled the bag down, "Lea, what are you doing?"

"I just don't want to stay with her Wade. She's just killing me. I've done nothing to her. Nothing!" I spoke. "I'm just going to stay somewhere else for a while."

He placed his arms around me, "That's just how she is. Don't listen to her. You don't have a mother, so you don't know how they are."

My eyes widened from anger and I pushed myself out of his grasp. "What?"

He stuttered, realising what he had said. "I didn't mean it like that… come on."

"So, because I don't have a mother I don't know that she's supposed to act like a complete bitch?" I said, placing my hand on my hip.

Wade was silent.

"You're just as bad as her!" I yelled.

"Lea, you know that's not how I meant to say it" he said, "Everything has just got out of control."

"Your mother is the one who's out of control. Until you talk to her, I'm not staying here" I said, "I just can't stand it. She's said something bad about everything in my life. My job, my family… how I am with Adele" I spoke sadly, "She thinks I'm brainwashing her."

"Obviously you know that all those things are perfect" he said.

I grew so angry and annoyed with Wade. I just thought that he would become a little more supportive but he just saw this as nothing. "Obviously you know that your Dad is trying his hardest at becoming close with you" I said harshly.

His glare at me was mean, "You don't know anything about that."

"Actually your father told me everything; he so badly wants you and him to be close again. He misses the way you two used to be and he's so sorry" I pleaded to Wade as I grasped his wrist.

Wade pulled away from me. "I hate him. I'll always hate him. You don't know anything about that."

"What?" I called, "You're going to take a shot at my Dad? I have a great Dad and I wish I was with him then that psycho that you have as a mother."

He sighed, "Stop talking about her like that."

I grabbed my bag and my car keys, "She's won. She has her son and her granddaughter all to herself."

"Lea… Stop" called Wade, "I don't want you to go."

I didn't want to leave but I felt like if I was to stay, I would probably try to kill her. I had never felt this way about anyone in my life. I didn't want to fight with Wade either but it was bound to happen. "I just can't stay, Wade" I spoke weakly.

As I walked downstairs, I spotted Katherine sitting at the table alone eating her food. Everyone else seemed to have disappeared. She stared up at me and laughed, "Don't tell me you're leaving so soon."

"Seriously Katherine" I spoke as I approached her, "I just don't get what your deal is. Are you jealous of me? Is that it? You see how I make your son happy something you just never seem to be able to do. Are you jealous that your granddaughter would much rather be with my step mother than you? Or is it because your husband and I get along fine?" I didn't mean to sound so demeaning, but she was just bringing it out of me.

She sneered, "My son will fall for any pretty face, just like my husband."

"Well he put a ring on my finger because he didn't just fall for me, he loves me and we'll be together for a very long time, because I love him just as much if not more" I lectured.

"You love his money, his house, his help… I bet if you had married John your life wouldn't have been so easy" she said.

I restrained myself from wanting to punch her in the face. "Actually you're right; it wouldn't have been easy if I married John because I'd be in love with your son. I'd still be with Wade even if he was poor. I love him and his daughter, that's it. I would never wish anything bad to happen to them."

"I'm here to protect my family" she said.

"You've got it!" I said, "You've got them all too yourself-let's see how long it takes until they tell you that they hate you."

She cackled, "Maybe you'll find out that they're a lot better without you."

My eyes tightened as I tried not to let her get to me. I didn't want to look weak in front of her but I guess I did look defeated in leaving. But I thought with me out of the picture maybe Wade and Adele could start to grow a better relationship with Harold and even Katherine. Even if Katherine didn't like me I wanted her to see that I really did want her to be a part of Adele's life – she was her real grandmother. I walked outside the house and felt someone hands delve into my hips. "Lea" he whispered softly, "What are you doing?"

I turned around and sighed as I looked up at him, "Wade… I can't."

"You're my wife and this is your home" he said.

"I just want to get away from her" I said, "Just for a little while."

He stared at me vaguely. "Do you want me to send her away?" he asked as his hands lifted off my hips and he put them in the air. He looked helpless.

"No!" I said shaking my head, "No, that's the last thing I want you to do."

"Then what I can I do?" His stare was lost.

I sighed as I pushed my hands against his chest, hinting him to go back inside. "I think you and Adele need to spend some time with Katherine and Harold, without me there. Katherine might enjoy her stay if I wasn't there."

"Who cares what my mother thinks?" barked Wade.

"I do because, she is your mother Wade" I spoke, "She's your parent and she really loves you. She is important to you and all I want is for her to show even a hint of respect for me."

"Lea, you don't have to please her" he said, his voice growing weaker as I walked closer to my car. "Just come back inside."

I sat in my car and drove off, not looking back once. I turned up whatever was on the radio and drove into town. After about 20 minutes of driving I spotted a motel that didn't look too bad. I didn't really have anywhere to go. I could have stayed with Dad but I didn't want to cause more trouble. There was Phil and Adele's place but they had the wedding to worry about and it was getting so close for them.

I realised that I didn't even bring anything with me but my large handbag which consisted of my wallet, phone and whatever else was compiled in there. I walked inside through the glass, sensor doors where a blonde woman with her hair tied in a sleek ponytail was sitting behind a desk. She had a bubbly smile as I approached her, "Good evening, madam."

"Hello" I reciprocated, "I'd just like to have a room for me."

"Travelling?" she asked politely. I didn't want to tell her that my mother in law made me go crazy and so I left my home to escape her.

"Yes… Travelling" I lied, "I prefer it alone."

She flashed another smile and then nodded. She spun around in her office chair and grabbed a key and then then handed it to me. "I have room number 5 for you. I just need you to fill these forms out."

I glanced at the file and filled it out. I handed it back to her and she took it happily. She glanced at it to check that I had filled everything right. "Hope you enjoy your stay Mrs Barrett" she spoke.

I nodded as I left her and walked through to the rooms. I found the wooden door with the number 5 printed on the front. I put the key in and unlocked the door. It was just a tiny room with all of the basics; a small kitchen, bathroom and then a double bed. I threw my bag on the bed and then began dialling a number on my phone. I wanted to call my friend Adele and ask if she could stop by, I just needed someone to vent to.

"Hi Adele" I said as I heard her pick up, suddenly tears trickled down my face. "Katherine and I just got in a huge fight and I left the house to stay at The Connecticut Motel. I know you've got your wedding soon but could you just pop by. I just need someone to talk to."

I nodded my head at what she was saying on the other line, "Thank you so much Adele. Number 5, I'm in room number 5."

…..

Wade slammed the door behind him as he walked back into the house. Katherine stood up from the lounge, "Look darling, she left… obviously she just can't take criticism."

"Criticism?" he roared at her. "You practically chased my wife out of the house."

"I don't want what happened to you before to happen again" whimpered Katherine, "Can't you see how much better you are than her?"

Wade sighed, "Nicole is 100 per cent different to Lea. They are two very different women. Nicole was cold, difficult and frankly selfish. While Lea, she's warm, kind and loving- she is perfect."

Katherine rolled her eyes, "She may have put this façade on and she seems to have blinded you with her young looks. She has your daughter wrapped around her finger, like you."

Wade placed his hand over his forehead. "She's her daughter as well – I told you that Lea's now adopted Adele. She is legally her daughter" he said.

"Was that such a wise thing to do?"

Wade sighed angrily, growing frustrated with her.

"I'm just saying what if something happens between you two. She'll take Adele from you."

"Nothing will happen between us, we'll be married until we turn old like… well you" he smirked.

Katherine shook her head, "Wade dear, I want you to really think about this. She's used you to buy her a gallery, you've given her a mansion for a home, she's just riding your coat tails but what is she doing for you? She can't even give you a baby."

Wade marched over to her, rage filling his face. But as he stared as his mother he felt nothing but disappointment. "Lea was right. Who are you to say anything to any of us, especially her?"

"Wade…"

"The first time I fell in love I made all the wrong decisions but you two turned your back on me and now that I've found the right woman you're telling me that I'm wrong again" he sighed, "You haven't seen me in years. Never called or anything. When Adele was living with Nicole did you ever think about her? Did you ever wonder what I was doing whilst living in this foreign country?"

"Well… I" she stuttered.

"You know I wasn't always this mean, cold and private man – I got turned into this after my first wife took half my things and my daughter. I didn't really have anyone to turn to beside Molly and Peter, who to be honest was way better parents than you and Dad could've been. I buried myself into work and was very successful but you know the day I saw Lea in my building was the day I actually felt happy again" he explained. "If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't even have Adele. She found her and then helped me get her back. So instead of telling her how horrible she is, you should be thanking her."

Katherine looked embarrassed, "No one ever told me."

"She never flung herself at me. I was the one who was always in love with her. I wanted to give her the gallery because she deserved to have one. She deserves to live a happy life with people that love her. I married her because I love her and I think if she can never give me a baby she is just as perfect. If I hear another peep from you about her then I will throw you out, just like you did to me" he warned her, "I'm going to go find her and bring her home and you will apologize to her otherwise you will never see your granddaughter again, not to mention your son."

Katherine gasped as she watched Wade grab his coat and car keys. He flung the door open and disappeared outside in the night.

…..

My fingers tapped the quilt as I lay waiting. I finally heard a hard knock on the wooden door. I walked up to the door and opened it. My brown eyes squinted as I stared out, "Sheamus? What are you doing here?"

The Irishman had his hands in his pockets. "Um…I wanted to see if you were alright."

As sweet as he was, I really didn't want to see Sheamus. "Why isn't your sister here?"

"She was coming but I knew that she was feeling real nervous about her wedding. I thought I would come instead" he said, his eyes full of hope.

I really wanted Adele. "Oh, well then don't worry about it Sheamus. You can go home. Sorry to worry you guys." I went to close the door on him but I felt his strong hand hold the door open. He wasn't going anywhere. I moved the door open again and stared at him, "Really, I'm fine."

Sheamus moved closer toward me, "The redness in your eyes doesn't look like it. You've been crying again, is that husband of yours not treating you right again?"

"No… Wade is fine" I whispered. Sheamus was making me really nervous. I swallowed hard.

He inched closer to me, his gaze not moving away from mine. "Every time I seem to find you alone, you're always sad. I don't like to see you sad."

I backed away, "I just have a lot of issues. But my husband is perfect… I love my husband."

Somehow I was now near the edge of my bed and Sheamus had managed to make his way into the room. He closed the door behind him. "I like your husband too. He's a good bloke but I don't know if he really makes a good husband."

I raised an eyebrow, "He's a great husband and he loves me."

Sheamus smirked. "Then why are you here in a motel room, lass?" he asked as he sat on the bed.

I stayed standing. "Because… because his mother is driving me insane. She says horrible things to me like that I'm not good enough for her family." I lowered my gaze as I remembered the fight.

"What did your husband say?" he asked quizzically. I thought if he was checking on me, he wouldn't question my life second by second. I started to grow annoyed at him wanting to know everything. It was like he was mocking me more so than caring for me. I didn't even want him here, I wanted his sister.

"I don't want to talk about this anymore- maybe you should leave" I said icily, "I'm feeling tired."

Sheamus cocked his head toward me, "So you can cry some more? If you're so depressed with how things are… Why don't you just leave for good?"

"I'm not depressed!" I yelled at him, "What is it to you anyway? I asked for your sister not you! Why do you even care so much?"

The Irishman stood up and slowly wandered toward me. A heavy sigh left his mouth as his eyes stared at me lovingly. I had seen this look many times, but it normally came from Wade. I blinked in tremor. My hands planted on my chest as I walked away from him, "No, no, no…. you can't"

Sheamus lowered his head after he saw my reaction.

"Oh my god, Sheamus!" I spoke as I moved in the opposite direction to him. "What is wrong with you?"

Sheamus placed his hand over his heart, "I'm sorry Lea. It just happened. I can't control it."

My hands rose to my cheeks, I was frantic. "But you have to" I urged. "I have enough problems; I really don't need this one. I can't believe it was me! This whole time… you were talking about me!" I sighed as I turned my back to him and stared out the window. This was not happening.

"But I just have to tell you how much you mean to me, Lea" he spurted, "I love you."

I calmed myself down and then moved toward him, "Sheamus I'm flattered, really I am, but I really do love my husband. I only love him. I'm sorry."

He slowly nodded, rejection filling his expression as he couldn't look at me. "You sometimes just look very unhappy Lea; I just wanted to make you happy."

I wasn't going to lie, I really felt empathy for him and I was very flattered that he felt something for me, but I was just not in love with him.

"Can I ask you something, Lea?" he spoke.

I nodded simply.

"If you weren't married to Wade, would you ever want to go out with me?" he asked innocently. The truth was I probably might have, but we'll never know and I honestly didn't want to know.

I shrug my shoulders, "Maybe."

"That's good enough for me" he spoke.

We were interrupted by a hard knock on the wooden door. "Lea? Lea?" voiced a deep British man.

My heart grew all jumpy once I knew it was Wade. He came to find me. Suddenly as I stared at Sheamus who was across from me, my heart burst into a thousand scared pieces. "You have to hide" I whispered.

"Hide?" said Sheamus.

"I can't let Wade see you here in my motel room. That's going to be weird!" I hissed at him. Sheamus launched himself under the bed and pulled the quilt over the bottom so he would stay hidden. I quickly glanced around to check that you couldn't see him. After taking a breath in, I opened the door. Wade stared at me affectionately, his large hands pressing to my hips as he launched his mouth to mine kissing me roughly, his tongue ruling my mouth. He closed the door by kicking the back of it with his long leg. We moved straight through the room and we fell onto the bed. BED. There was a big, muscled red haired, Irish monster under my bed.

My eyes opened and I pulled away. I pulled him off me and sat on the side of the bed. Wade looked at me questionably as he stared at me. I sighed as I placed my hands on my neck.

"I'm sorry Lea" said Wade, "I just really wanted to kiss you. Show you that I do care, I will always care. I want you to come home; my mother is ready to apologize."

I glanced up at him surprised, "She is?"

He nodded as he moved to sit next to me, "I won't stand to hear her saying anything bad about my wife. She was wrong to say anything to you. I was wrong in not supporting you when I should have."

I felt my heart melt, my hand attached to his warm cheek. "That's alright. I know what you were going through. Seeing your parents after so long, I know what it meant to you."

He caressed me in his arms as he kissed my left temple, "I just can't go a night without you."

I pressed my finger against his crooked nose and then pressed my finger to his seductive lips. My hand moved to wrap around the back of his neck and I pressed my lips to fit his. I let out a moan as his kisses moved to my jaw and then my neck. Suddenly I felt a thump underneath my back; it was coming from under the bed.

Wade was too preoccupied with sucking my neck to have realised. I opened up my eyes, "Maybe we shouldn't have sex here."

"Why not?" asked Wade as he kissed my jaw again, "We have the room alone for the night." Alone. Yeah right.

"I don't think these sheets are very clean. I saw blood on them" I lied.

He winced and moved off me. "Should I complain?" said Wade as he got off the bed and fixed up his clothes.

I fixed myself also. "I just want to go home; I want to sleep with you in our bed." Wade gleamed. I grabbed the rest of my things and Wade held onto my hand. I stared down at the bed, then below it and then closed the door behind me.

FUCK CHAPTER 80! Thanks girlies for all of the reviews. Please keep them coming. Just letting you girls know that I'm very keen on writing any stories for anyone. If you have some suggestions that you'd like to see on fan fiction then please let me know and I'll see to it that I can write it for you. Just send me a private message and I will definitely do it for you. Hope you liked these past few chapters- they've been pretty long, right? Don't forget to leave me a kind review. Love you guys. Jess.