"W- What?" Hayley exclaimed in bewilderment, her eyes widening with shock.Seeing this, Leonardo whispered to Daisy. "Baby, would you give Mommy and me a moment, please? Daddy wants to speak with Mommy privately."Daisy lifted her head from his shoulder, her eyes landing on Leonardo's imploring ones. Hesitantly, she nodded sadly. "Okay, Daddy. Please, don't leave, okay?"He nodded briskly, "Uhm, I won't." He pressed a kiss to her temples before gently placing her down. With that, Daisy glanced between them once more before scurrying away.Now left with Hayley, Leonardo expelled an exasperated sigh and apologized softly. "I'm sorry, baby. I was just as shocked as you are now. I'm sorry for not handling the situation in a better way. We only learned about this yesterday."Meanwhile, Hayley grappled with the reality of the news, unable to comprehend it fully. How had Lillian traced her down to Kleeton City and even knew her home address? Why was she targeting her all of a sudden if truly
Cassidy's heart was heavy with sorrow as she gazed at her brother, motionless in the hospital bed. Two weeks had passed, yet there was still no sign of improvement in Adrian's condition. The doctors were even beginning to express their doubts about his recovery. Although Adrian continued to breathe beneath the oxygen mask, hope was rapidly dwindling. They were all perturbed including Cassidy, who sat by his side, gently stroking his face. She inwardly shared in the collective anxiety that filled the room."Fight this, Adrian. Please, we need you. Come back to us," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion and tears of anguish brimming in her eyes. The pain of watching her only brother in such a vulnerable state was unbearable. Cassidy wished she could swap places with him if it would mean reviving him, but that was impossible. In her desperation to help Adrian, she resolved to seek vengeance. Hayley had to pay for the pain she had caused. It infuriated Cassidy to know that Hayle
Clara's expression darkened as a familiar thought crossed her mind. At the same time, Cassidy felt a surge of irritation as she re-read the note.In bold letters, it proclaimed: **"DO NOT HARM HAYLEY. OR I SHALL ENSURE YOU NEVER SEE YOUR BROTHER AGAIN."Cassidy was stunned, grappling with the fact that someone was using Adrian against her. Who was this person? How dare they threaten her?A sudden realization hit Clara, and she exclaimed, "L! I think she’s Hayley’s other enemy. Do you remember the note from a few days ago?" She asked eagerly, turning to Cassidy.Cassidy furrowed her brow, recalling the tense encounter with Hayley the other day when Hayley had accused her of sending her threat notes. It finally dawned on her that it was indeed Hayley’s adversary who had sent this note."I do remember the note, but that doesn’t give this bitch the right to blackmail me with my brother's life," Cassidy retorted, her annoyance palpable.Clara quickly pulled a chair closer, sitting down bef
Wendy had already arrived in Kleeton City the day prior, and she was currently having dinner at the dining table and discussing pressing matters with her ally, Lillian Lopez. "Have you sent out the warning?" Wendy inquired, taking a few sips from her glass as Lillian made to reply. She nodded curtly. "I already did. I just hope she would heed my advice and leave Hayley alone. I heard she's as stubborn as a goat, and given she hates Hayley more than anything, I'm worried she might not be convinced." Lily replied, referring to Adrian's sister, Cassidy. Wendy chuckled at her remark heartily, shaking her head in amusement as she gazed at Lillian. "Oh, Lily. How it feels to work with you again after so many years. Well done..." She rolled her eyes in a sass manner, cutting her steak as she replied curtly. "I am not enjoying any of this, Wendy. Can we get this over with already and return home? This place isn't for me at all and I miss my son." Wendy pouted. "Come on, Lily, there's no n
**Thirty-three years ago**It was a radiant and sunny day, the perfect backdrop for the occasion that was about to take place in the next two hours. A mix of excitement and anxiety filled the air as the young woman stood before the dressing mirror, preparing for the day she had long envisioned. It was the day she'd been dreaming of for a while now. She had given up everything just to make this a success, including sacrificing her family's inheritance just so she could marry the man she was in love with. Despite her parents' vehement objections to the marriage, Wendy Salvador remained resolute in her decision, unwilling to heed their warnings.Having been raised to follow her heart, Wendy was determined to pursue her desires, regardless of the sacrifices she had made along the way. For her, it was all worthwhile for her fiancé, Owen McKenna. At just twenty-five years old, Wendy had set aside her own aspirations for a love she deeply believed in. A man she was hellbent on marrying. His
The moment had arrived for the couple to make their entrance down the aisle. With no parents present to accompany her, Elsa took it upon herself to escort Wendy to the altar after Wendy's pleas. Though Elsa still believed the whole thing was ridiculous, she didn't want to abandon her friend on her special day. As they walked arm in arm, the attention of the entire assembly shifted to them, causing a wave of anxiety to churn in Wendy's stomach. She had not anticipated such a large crowd when she extended the invitations. Though her gaze remained fixed ahead, she could sense the scrutinizing stares of her rivals, Thelma and Kristine, who watched her with disbelief and disdain, unable to believe that she was about to marry one of Clasold City's most eligible and attractive millionaire bachelors, Owen McKenna. McKenna was the man of many ladies' dreams, and Wendy couldn't contain her joy that she was the one getting married to him. Wendy's external expression exuded happiness and excitem
"Face it, Wendy. It's over. I warned you from the start. I knew this was going to happen," Elsa snapped as Wendy prepared to leave for Owen's.Without sparing her a glance, Wendy shook her head vehemently, her face flooded with tears as she replied. "No, no, it's not. It can't be.""Wendy, please listen to me. What the hell has come over you?" Elsa bit out in frustration, rising from her bed and making her way towards Wendy, who remained focused as she searched for the right outfit in her closet.Though tears had blurred her vision and she could barely grasp anything, Wendy wanted to believe she was fine."Wendy, come on," Elsa implored as she stood beside her. When she got no response from Wendy, she tried tapping her gently for her attention but that was when Wendy lost her cool."Leave me alone!" Wendy exclaimed, startling Elsa as she staggered back in bewilderment. Breathing heavily, Wendy turned to face her. "Don't touch me, this is all your fault." She sobbed.Her words pulled E
"I had been so humiliated that night," Wendy recounted as she reeled back from flashback. "I had no idea that one of the... I mean two of my adversaries had followed me that night to Owen's place.""What?" Lillian gasped in shock."Yeah. They recorded everything that transpired that night and also uploaded it on the Internet, branding me as 'A desperate and deranged bride'." Wendy swallowed, her jaws clenching tight as she added. "I begged Owen to help me rectify everything. With his influence and connections, he had the power to remove those posts if he wanted to. But he declined my request. He told me..." Wendy hesitated, taking a shaky breath."He told you what, Wendy?" Lillian implored, eager to sate her curiosity.Wendy swallowed hard before continuing. "He told me that was my punishment for my foolish actions. He said that to me. He also told me he never wanted to see me around him again. He threatened me,""My gosh, how could he be so heartless? I know what you did was wrong,