Chapter 39Oprah continued, "For your information, patients with depression often have brain cells in a near-stagnant state. Various functions of the brain diminish, leading to delayed reactions and reduced memory capacity. And there is also intermittent amnesia. Doctors explained that my inability to remember certain people and events might be a protective mechanism of the brain. It prevents me from recalling individuals or incidents that could cause distress."Burgess had reviewed Oprah's past medical reports and knew about her severe depression. He had also researched the illness, which could lead to memory decline, but not to the extent of forgetting someone.After all, they had known each other for over a decade. She shouldn’t forget him that easy.Seeing Burgess remain silent, Oprah looked at him and asked, "Lastly, I’ll tell you if my brain asked me to forget the person who had hurt me before. If we really knew each other but I forgot about you, perhaps you’re is on the list of
Chapter 40After hanging up the call with M.G Media Group, Oprah's calm eyes revealed a hint of coldness.No one understood Zoey better than she did!Over the years, whether in the entertainment industry or the music scene, Zoey had proven shallow and untalented.Leveraging the resources of the Harrison family, she stole other people's work and ruined their careers.Oprah disliked people like Zoey, who was unethical and incompetent. There was no way she would sell her song to Zoey for money.Back at her residence, Oprah placed her phone aside and went to the bathroom to take a bath. She pondered on how to obtain Burgess's sperm quickly.Perhaps due to exhaustion, Oprah ended up dozing off in the bathtub without realizing it.A call from her best friend, Angela, woke her up. "Oprah, I'm heading back to Manhattan in a few days."Oprah put on a bathrobe and said, "Let me know when you've arrived. I'll go pick you up and take you for dinner.""Sounds good. How have you been? Burgess hasn’t
Chapter 41His breath was heavy, and Oprah could feel his warm breath across her face. Oprah could even hear his heart beating.She endured the feeling of humiliation and met his gaze. "Why are you so curious about that? Have you fallen in love with me since then?"A sudden tension gripped Burgess's heart. And in that very moment, he abruptly let go of her. "You know I am desperately in love with you, Oprah. Stop your acting and answer my question."Oprah's lips curled into a smile. So, his love could justify killing her children and cheating on her with another woman?Screw him!Right at that moment, Oprah's phone rang with a video call. At a time like this, it must be her son's calling.“Bad timing!” Oprah couldn’t help but muttered to herself.Oprah slipped out of Burgess's embrace, adjusted her robe, and picked up her phone to end the call.Burgess observed her every move closely."Nuisance call," Oprah said, looking back at him. "Weren't you about to tell me how we met six years a
Chapter 42Over six years ago, she faked her death. She could never have escaped Burgess's clutches if it wasn't for Alfred's clever maneuvering.At that moment, Alfred was no longer around. If she wanted to seek medical attention, it wouldn't take long for Burgess to be informed. That was why Oprah chose to handle this herself.Eric had seen the spilled wine in the living room before he entered the bathroom. He pieced things together pretty quickly.With a frown, he said, "Then, what should I do to make you better, Miss?""Just grab some ice for me.""No problem."Eric turned and headed to the kitchen to grab some ice. Then, he put a whole bag of ice into the bathtub, the bone-chilling cold relieving Oprah.After that, Eric returned with a first-aid kit to close Oprah’s scratch."Thanks," Oprah said sincerely.Eric didn't say a word, just went to the door and stood quietly, watching, while letting Alfred know she was alright.Actually, the reason why Eric could suddenly come was becau
Chapter 43As Angela held the boy with one arm, he still cared for her, "Aren’t you tired? I can walk by myself anyway."Finally, Angela led Kaleb to a less crowded area outside and set him down, catching her breath."When… when did you start following me?" Angela asked.“From the airport,” Kaleb answered easily.“What?!In contrast to Angela's chagrin, Kaleb remained unusually composed, looking up at her with his large eyes. "Angela, girls must protect themselves when they're outside. I've been following you the whole way, and you didn't even notice me. You need to improve your safety awareness.""How could a kid like you advised me? Wait! Don’t tell me you came here secretly. Oprah knows about it, right?"But Kaleb just kept silence, didn’t answer nor nod.Angela reached out and pinched Kaleb's chubby cheeks through his mask. "Sweetie, just give me a straight answer."With a mischievous smile, Kaleb replied, "Take a guess."Angela knew all too well that this little guy was either a t
Chapter 44It was H.M. restaurant. It was such a coincidence the car passed by the entrance of the restaurant.Amidst its opulent setting, a Bentley pulled up and Oprah stepped out.As Burgess watched her enter the restaurant, he instructed the driver, "Stop the car."Zoey was a bit puzzled. "What's wrong with you?"Without answering, Burgess pushed open the car door and got out of the car, leaving Zoey alone.“Burgess!”***H.M Restaurant.As Angela and Kaleb exited the car, Angela suddenly felt the urge to use the restroom. She quickly called Oprah to come down and pick them up.Just as Oprah stepped out, she saw Burgess in a sharp suit walking directly towards her.Sweat began to bead on Oprah's palms, and she instinctively wanted to avert her gaze and turn away.However, Burgess spoke first. "What a coincidence."Oprah had no choice and could only pray that Angela and Kaleb wouldn't come up."Are you also here for dinner?" she responded, trying to get away politely. "Well, I have s
Chapter 45Kaleb chimed in, "And me too, Mommy. I'll protect you and Shaun."Oprah and Angela exchanged a smile."Okay."They finished the meal.Angela spoke, "I'll take Kaleb with me for now. Since I think you will often meet Burgess in your residence, he will be safe if he stays with me at my private residence. Whenever you want to see him, just come over."For now, it seemed like the only option.Oprah told Kaleb, "You must listen to Angela and behave well. No wandering around on your own, okay?"Kaleb nodded firmly, relieved that he wouldn't be sent back.Although he couldn't live with his mom, he felt secure knowing they were in the same city.***At Angela's private villa.Kaleb opened his suitcase. It was filled with clothes, toiletries, a laptop, and more.Angela was curious. How this little guy carried such a big suitcase onto the plane, so she asked, "Kaleb, this suitcase weighs at least twenty pounds. How did you manage to get it on the plane? And you even brought a laptop.
Chapter 46Kaleb frowned. He couldn't believe his terrible father, Burgess, was attracted to such a woman. What a disgrace!He initially considered exposing these pieces of information, but after some thought, he thought it would be too easy on his awful father.After all, a woman like Zoey should be kept around to make Burgess regret his choices of life.***The next day.Since Angela came from the Johnson family, she had her work to attend to during this visit.To be precise, her father had asked her to manage a subsidiary company to help her gain experience.Therefore, she couldn't always stay at the villa, but they had a nanny there to take care of Kaleb. After all, Kaleb was like an adult, making it very easy to take care of him.Angela said over the phone as she got ready in the morning, "Oprah, don't worry. Kaleb is very well-behaved. He's now sound asleep in his room.""That's good." Oprah thought momentarily before adding, "When we were in Denmark, I had planned to enroll him