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*****Emilia arrived at the house where the mysterious man had asked her to come. She felt suspicious and concerned for her safety but also believed that the man had no reason to harm her. She knew she couldn't escape without hearing what he had to say, since he mentioned her dangerous things involving the Hill family and herself, making it visible that he had a good grip on their lives.As Emilia twisted the door handle, she found it was unlocked, just as she had been told. She didn't need to ring the bell."Hello, is anyone here?" Emilia called out as she cautiously stepped inside. The silence was eerie, sending shivers down Emilia's spine."You sure are punctual, right on time," the man said, his voice calm and reassuring. "No need to move like a scared turtle; I ain't planning on hurting you."As he descended the stairs, Emilia's gaze followed him, her attention caught. When she saw his face, recognition dawned on her. "Mason," she said aloud, her voice tinged with surprise. Memor
***** Ana went to her house rather than going to the villa Richard had brought her to. Sinni was delighted to see Ana back in the house. "It's mighty good to see you again, Missy! This all house just ain't the same without you around! I tell ya, it is been emptier than a church on Monday! But don't you worry none, I have been cleaning and preparing your room every single day. Welcome home!" "I know you would do that!" Ana said with a smile as she sat down on the couch. "Could you get me a glass of water, please?" "Sure thing, Missy," Sinni replied, hurrying off to the kitchen. When she returned with the water, she couldn't help but notice something different about Ana. Handing her the glass, she asked, "So, are you thinkin' about leavin' soon? You seem a bit restless, if you don't mind me saying." "No, I'm staying tonight. I look restless because of all the drama that's unfolded at the hospital. I know you might have seen it on TV," Ana replied, gulping down the water. While she
******As they settled into their seats, far enough from the DJ to talk but close enough to feel the energy of the music, Ana, Phoebe, and Sonia each took a shot of tequila. The fiery liquid burned its way down Phoebe's throat, hitting her first with a rush of warmth and exhilaration. Sonia followed suit, feeling the familiar sting of the alcohol as it spread through her veins, loosening the tension in her muscles.But Ana remained alert, her senses sharp as she waited for the right moment to broach the subject that had been weighing on her mind. She knew she needed to hear about Phoebe's struggle, no matter how difficult it might be to discuss."Hey, I am going to the bathroom!" Sonia said, and left them alone as headed toward the bathroom. Ana saw this as an excellent opportunity to question Phoebe about the secret she was keeping from her, and she suspected Phoebe was in severe trouble as a result."So, Phoebe," Ana began, leaning in closer to hear, "You mentioned there was someth
****** The server this time placed two more shots for Phoebe and Ana while Sonia was staring at them from the far end of the bar. "Forgive me! I have to do this if I want Mom and Dad to be safe and alive," Sonia muttered under her breath, her voice barely audible over the noise of the bar. Her eyes were fixed on the two friends laughing and clinking their glasses together. Phoebe felt a wave of relief wash over her when she learned Ana was not going to hate her, something she had feared the most. "I was so scared you were going to hate me, just like Jackson did," Phoebe said, her voice trembling slightly. She took a deep breath and looked Ana in the eyes, searching for any hint of lingering resentment. "I know what I did was terrible, and I’ve been beating myself up over it ever since. Jackson’s reaction was so harsh, and it broke me. The thought of losing you the same way... it’s been eating me alive." "Because I don't like Jackson or think of him in a romantic way, it's not a bi
*****"Phoebe, where is Ana?" Jackson arrived at the bar and found Phoebe sleeping on the counter, but Ana was nowhere to be seen, which left him a bit concerned."I don't know. Her sister gave me this letter. Read it, whoever you are," Phoebe muttered as she pushed the letter to the edge of the table. It was about to fall, but Jackson grasped it quickly and unfolded it to read."Hmm, Jackson. Since you are taking time to come, I thought I to take my sister home. I know by the time you will arrive, but also I can't call you because my phone has run out of battery. I hope you will take care of Phoebe. At least take her to her house safely," Sonia had written this in the letter.Jackson balled the paper and shoved it into his pocket, gazing at Phoebe. He didn't want to help this woman at all, but he also couldn't leave her in this place."If you don't hurry up, I'll leave you here at the bar without caring that you're a woman..." Jackson snapped."How dare you talk to me like that? If y
******Emilia went to the procedure as per Mason's demand, but she was not feeling good to go through this procedure. No matter what if Richard got to know she was pregnant with his child, he might kill her before she could give birth."Doctor, how risky is that?!" Emilia asked as she lay down with trepidation."It has a lot. Furthermore, stealing sperm will result in a lengthy prison sentence, besides, this is Richard Hill's sperm." The doctor said who had a mask on."Then why are you doing this!!?" Emilia shouted out as terror crept into her heart."You are linked to this, you know that, and the consequences are beyond my control," the doctor added as he bent forward to gather his equipment when Emilia shoved him hard and dropped her feet on the ground to flee. But then two large guards walked forward, blocking Emilia's way to run."Please, just let me go! "I do not want to do this!" Emilia howled aloud."You must do this; you cannot flee," one of the men remarked, narrowing his gaz
***** "I really like you, Mason! I am not lying. Richard never reached out to me. I just..." Sonia coughed again, her words breaking off as she struggled to breathe. "Cough!" Her saliva dribbled out as her eyes pleaded for help. Mason still gazed at her hatefully, but he reached out for a glass of water and held it in front of Sonia. She grasped the glass quickly, her hands trembling, before swallowing the water down in desperate gulps. Mason's eyes remained hard, but a flicker of reluctant compassion crossed his face as he watched her. "I really feel like strangling you and ending your life, but I am giving you one more chance. After this, I will not forgive you for a second mistake," Mason said, his voice ice-cold. "Now, tell me when you arranged all this and how you managed to cheat me so easily!" He leaned in closer, his intense gaze piercing through her as she shakily prepared to explain. "Last night, while meeting with you, I drugged the water and the food that you ordered af
******"What do you mean? Regardless, I must insist that you leave now as I am fully awake," Phoebe stated firmly. She then swiftly approached Johnny, who was contentedly playing with his toys and appeared to be in high spirits."Do not approach him. You reek of alcohol," Jackson exclaimed, hindering Phoebe's steps. "I can see how careless you are being with him. Before you even think about holding him, go to the bathroom and clean yourself up."Phoebe nodded, her face a mixture of confusion and concern, as she turned and quickly made her way to the bathroom to freshen up. A wave of fear washed over her, stemming from Jackson's evident doubts about her ability to care for her son. Simultaneously, her mind raced as she contemplated fabricating a story to alleviate his suspicions and protect her son.After a few minutes, Phoebe emerged into the hallway, a towel wrapped around her head. Her expression was one of evident trepidation, reflecting the anxiety." I am done with everything, yo