MasukChapter 147That morning, the sky over the capital looked gloomy. The sunlight was covered by thin clouds, making the atmosphere at the Ashford family residence feel calmer than usual. In the dining room of the main house, the aroma of warm tea and toasted bread filled the air, but it did not truly make the atmosphere lighter. Camelia sat near Mira and Grandma Sarah with a tired face, even though she had tried to look fine.Aurora and Daven were still upstairs with the nanny, getting ready to leave for school.Mira looked at Camelia’s face for quite a while before finally asking softly, “Did you sleep at all last night?”Camelia gave a faint smile. “I slept for a bit.”“You’re lying,” Sarah replied while letting out a small sigh. “Your eyes are so swollen.”Camelia lowered her head slightly while holding her teacup. The warmth from the cup did not help calm her mind very much. Since last night, her head had been filled with too many things at once. Calvin still had not woken up. Saman
Chapter 146The car carrying Samantha finally stopped in the back area of the police office that was cooperating with the Ashford Group. The sky had begun to darken, the streetlights glowed dimly, while the night air felt cold against the skin. As soon as the car door opened, Samantha was immediately pulled out by two bodyguards. Her hair was messy, her face pale, and both of her hands were still handcuffed.Camelia, who had been standing there waiting, immediately stepped forward quickly. Her chest rose and fell as she held back the emotions that had continued to build up since yesterday without any release.The moment Samantha turned around, a hard slap immediately landed on her cheek.Smack!Samantha let out a small scream in shock. Her face was instantly thrown to the side.“Camelia!” she shouted angrily.But Camelia did not care at all. Tears fell just like that as she slapped the woman again even harder.Smack!“Are you satisfied now?!” Camelia shouted with a trembling voice. “C
Chapter 145The sea breeze blew quite strongly at the harbor that afternoon. The salty scent mixed with the sound of ship horns and the footsteps of passengers filled the crowded dock area. Camelia stood near the railing, her breathing still not completely steady after running earlier. Her long hair was messy from the wind, while her eyes continued to stare at the large cruise ship that was slowly beginning to move away from the harbor.“She’s on there…” she whispered softly.Ronal stood beside her while staring at his phone screen, his jaw tense. His fingers moved quickly as he typed something before finally answering a call.“Hello, this is Ronal from Ashford Group,” he said coldly and straight to the point. “I need assistance right now.”Camelia turned to look at him. She could see the change in Ronal’s expression, far more serious than usual.“The Ocean Crown cruise ship bound for the Bahamas,” Ronal continued firmly. “Stop that ship in the middle of the sea. Do not let anyone dis
Chapter 144That morning, the air around the hospital still felt cold, but the tension hanging in Camelia’s chest had not eased at all. She sat in a chair in the ICU corridor, her body exhausted, her eyes swollen from tears that had not truly stopped since last night. In her hand, her phone was still clutched tightly, as if it were the only thing she could hold onto amid the chaos.Quick footsteps approached.“Mrs. Camelia,” Ronal’s voice called firmly.Camelia immediately lifted her face. “Yes, Ronal?”The man stood in front of her, his face serious, his eyes sharp as if he had just discovered something important.“I’ve got the results,” he said without preamble.Camelia’s heart immediately started beating faster. “What do you mean?”Ronal took a deep breath, then looked at her straight. “The culprit is indeed Samantha.”Camelia fell silent. For a few seconds, she could not say anything, as if the sentence needed time to fully sink into her mind.“…I knew it…” she whispered softly, b
Chapter 143The hospital corridor felt cold and too quiet, even though people passed by without end. The white lights on the ceiling reflected off the polished floor, creating faint shadows that shifted every time someone walked past. In front of the emergency room door, Camelia stood with her body trembling, her hands tightly clasped together as if trying to keep herself from collapsing.“Ma’am, please wait outside,” one of the doctors said firmly yet politely as he pushed the ER door closed.“Doctor, please… he has to survive…” Camelia’s voice broke, almost inaudible.The doctor only gave a short nod before the door shut tightly.Camelia stepped back. Her knees felt weak. She almost fell if she had not quickly held onto the wall beside her. Her breathing was uneven, her chest felt tight as if something was pressing from within.“No… impossible…” she murmured faintly, her tears flowing uncontrollably.Not far from there, Aurora and Daven sat on the waiting chairs. Their small bodies
Chapter 142The next morning, the black car driven by Calvin stopped in front of the school gate. The sounds of other children arriving, soft laughter, and hurried footsteps created a lively morning atmosphere. But inside the car, there was a small warmth that felt far more meaningful.“Come on, hurry up and get out. You’ll be late,” Camelia said as she turned to the back.Aurora immediately opened the door excitedly. “Mama, pick us up later, okay!”“Yes, sweetheart,” Camelia replied gently.Daven followed, a little calmer, but still holding Camelia’s hand as soon as he got out of the car. “Mama, don’t forget, okay.”Camelia smiled, stroking both their heads. “Mama won’t forget.”Calvin was still sitting in the driver’s seat, watching them from inside the car. There was something in his gaze that morning—warm, but also as if he wanted to hold onto the moment a little longer.“I’ll get out too,” he said softly as he opened the door.Camelia turned to him. “Why? Don’t you have to rush t
Chapter 35The taxi stopped in front of the apartment that Camelia knew all too well. The building lights were still on, just like six years ago. Only her feelings were different.“We’ve arrived,” Camelia said softly.Calvin did not respond. His head drooped, his heavy body leaning against her. The
Chapter 29The car stopped in the yard of the large house. Camelia stared at the building, which felt unfamiliar, yet not entirely so. Six years was not a short time. Still, the memories tied to this place remained too vivid.“We’ve arrived,” Mrs. Vera said softly.Camelia nodded. Her hands tremble
Chapter 25That morning, the air in the hospital courtyard felt cool. Camelia walked slowly while holding Aurora’s hand. On the other side, Juna walked along, occasionally glancing at Daven, who looked paler than usual.“We’re here,” Juna said softly.“Yes,” Camelia replied. “Are you okay, Dav?”Da
Chapter 26Calvin stood near the window in the hospital corridor, his face still tense. Ronal hurried over as soon as he saw Calvin finish his call.“Did you get it?” Calvin asked briefly.“Yes, Sir,” Ronal replied quietly. “Madam Camelia came to the hospital because one of her children is ill. The







