MasukChapter 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
Night slowly fell over the southern city, leaving behind a faint orange glow in the sky that gradually faded into darkness. Inside the black car slicing through the highway, the atmosphere felt warm even though few words were spoken. Calvin sat behind the wheel with one hand gripping the steering wheel, while the other occasionally held Camelia’s fingers as she sat beside him. The streetlights reflected on the windshield, creating faint shadows that moved along with the car.“Are you sure you want to go home now?” Calvin asked without taking his eyes off the road.Camelia turned her head, her loose hair swaying slightly with the movement. “I miss the kids,” she answered honestly, her voice soft but filled with undisguised longing.Calvin smiled faintly. “Me too.”A few seconds of silence passed, filled only by the hum of the engine. Yet the silence wasn’t awkward. It felt warm. As if both of them were quietly enjoying the simple togetherness they had long missed.“Even if it’s just fo
Chapter 19The apartment door closed softly behind Camelia.Camelia immediately leaned against the door. Her chest rose and fell unevenly. She closed her eyes for a few seconds, trying to calm the heavy breathing that had plagued her since earlier.“Finally…” she murmured softly.Aurora turned her
Chapter 16The door to Calvin’s apartment opened just as the clock hands pointed to nearly midnight.Samantha walked in with quick steps, kicking off her high heels carelessly. The moment she saw Calvin standing in the living room, still wearing his work shirt, her face immediately brightened.“Cal
Chapter 13Camelia Collyn closed her eyes. Her body lay on the sofa in Jonathan’s apartment, a thin blanket covering her. It was already late at night, the city lights faintly visible behind the curtains. That quiet atmosphere instead made her mind noisy.Old memories slowly surfaced.Ten years ago
Chapter 14Two months passed quickly, but for Calvin Ashford, his days felt heavier instead.That morning, Calvin had just sat down at the dining table when nausea hit him again. He covered his mouth, stood up in a hurry, and rushed to the bathroom.“Ugh—”The sound of vomiting was clearly heard.S







