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EmilyItās been two weeks since everything unfolded, and today the primary election was being held. Father went to the venue alongside Mother to keep him company. Donāt get me wrong, he didnāt go there to support the Mayor. In fact, he believes thereās no chance the Mayor would be among the winners of the primary election. So thereās no guarantee he will even make it to the general election.I had visited the hospital earlier to check on the well-being of my child before heading back home to watch the election updates unfold on the screen.Father had spoken to Ryan about letting his mother have her freedom now that my father had been caught. Though, theyāre still going back and forth because Ryan believes she might try to visit him in prison.To make things final, Father advised Ryan to visit the penitentiary and instruct them to deny her any visitation rights. He left for the prison about an hour ago and has yet to return.Since everything was over, I finally had nothing to worry abo
Screeching the car to a halt, I turned off the engine and stepped out. This was the same place where he had once admitted to orchestrating all the tragedies. Why bring me here again? I scanned my surroundings, my eyes darting to every corner. The area was eerily quiet, too quiet. Not a car, not a soul in sight. He knew what he was doing, using this secluded place to his advantage. The sharp tone of my phone snapped me out of my thoughts. I pulled it out and saw Ethan's name flashing on the screen. Great. What now? Ethan had a knack for calling whenever he felt like it, speaking to me like I was beneath him, and then cutting the call before I could say a word. I answered, bringing the phone to my ear while my eyes continued scanning the vicinity. If he brought me here, he could be watching. I had to stay alert. "What the hell did you get involved in? Is this how you plan to take care of my sister?" Ethan's voice boomed through the phone. My jaw clenched. His tone was grating
Ryan I couldnāt believe he ended the call. Heās still as rude as ever. I knew he didnāt just call me; heās only working with me because thatās what Emily wants. I stood up abruptly, unable to sit still while she was missing. "Where do you think you are going?" Mother asked, preparing to stand up. Sheād been indoors ever since I ordered the guards not to let her leave the house. The maid had called earlier to inform me that she hadnāt been eating. That was the only reason I came to see her. She could starve for all I cared, I wouldnāt mind. Amber is gone because of her carelessness, and honestly, I wouldnāt care if something happened to her too. "I'm heading out. Iāll see you later." "You canāt leave me here! I need to step out of this house; I canāt stay locked in forever." She demanded. "I only came here because youāre my mother and because of what the maid told me. Otherwise, you wouldnāt see me here." I paused before adding coldly, "A new maid will be here later to keep yo
Ethan Itās been more than thirty minutes, and we still canāt find Emily. The certifications have been issued to the graduates, and they have taken their oaths, but thereās still no sign of Emily. She canāt just leave without informing anyone. At this point, I blame her guard for giving her the keys without asking questions. How do we find her? People are already leaving. We want to take a family picture, but we canāt find her. If only I had insisted on coming with her. If I had waited, we would have gotten here together. She wouldnāt have left without me knowing where she was headed. She knows I wouldnāt allow her to leave if she didnāt inform me where she was going. "We canāt keep waiting for her. I believe she will come home." Father said, obviously tired of waiting. Heās been seeing guests come to congratulate him on Lisaās graduation, and has even gotten tired. He should be at home resting, not here when he still has stitches on his body. "She's old enough to take care of hers
Itās been such a busy morning since I woke up. Iāve been helping the maids prepare food for the guests who showed up even before the day had begun. Itās Lisaās day, and everyone is happy, coming to congratulate and celebrate with her. Finally, weāve got a neurologist at home. Iāve been wondering how she intends to go after her business.Sheāll be resuming work at the hospital a few days later before flying out to her desired place, which Father is still working on. Iām going to miss her; sheās been the most supportive sister and friend Iāve had since I lost my other friends.Everything has happened so fast, in the blink of an eye. I canāt believe Iāve been married before, and now Iām pregnant. I should inform Ryan about it instead of keeping it from him."Hey, what are you thinking?" I looked at the figure. It was Lisa, all dressed up, looking stunning. She was wearing a lace-trim off-shoulder slim dress, with elegant long sleeves and a back cut into a heart shape. Her hair was styled
It was a hectic evening with Lisa. We finally managed to get her something to wear for her graduation. Iām not the one graduating, but Iām so happy sheās signing out of school.When we arrived home, Biggy helped carry the clothes from the car boot while we made our way into the living room.Father hadnāt come with us because he said the Mayor was coming over to see him. I guess he finally agreed to meet him, especially since the scandal heās caught up in has been spread by bloggers.Iām certain that Ethan had something to do with it, but he feigned ignorance when Father asked him. Speaking of Ethan, I havenāt seen him since he left the office with Freya, who has refused to return despite his requests.We marched into the living room and found Father seated with the Mayor. Their expressions didnāt seem lighthearted.I quietly marched past them and ascended the stairs."Good day, Mayor." Lisa greeted, clearly seated close to Father, as I heard her plop onto the couch."Hello, Lisa! Cong