Third POV***"You slapped me?" Lana asked, tears flowing freely down her cheeks.Without waiting for a reply from her mother, she turned to leave and headed straight for the garage.She was going to drive to meet Ethan, to save their relationship before it was too late.The engine roared as she twisted the key, bringing the car to life. Her vision clouded by unshed tears as she controlled the vehicle out of the compound.The entire ride, she couldn't shake Ethan from her thoughts. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't find the right words to express how sorry she was. Each attempt of creating an apology seemed inadequate, like nothing she could say would fully convey her deep regret.Lana was trying her best to not think about her mother, the thought of her mother's reaction to her predicament brought tears to her eyes.She couldn't fathom how her mother could be so cold and heartless. It seemed unimaginable that someone who was supposed to love and support her unconditiona
Third POV* * *A few days had passed and everything in Lana's life became worse. She was going through hell while on earth and it appeared like things were getting more tough every day.It felt like her problems were just getting worse, and despite her best efforts, Ethan refused to give her a second look or show any concern for her predicament. Days passed and he had driven in and out of his mansion, ignoring her as if she was non-existent.Sadly, she had made the decision to spend days sitting down next to the garbage cans outside Ethan's house. Even when she had the opportunity to go back to her own house, she refused to move and made up her mind to stay unless Ethan accepted her back into his life.She thought there was still hope and that perhaps one day Ethan would feel sorry for her and accept her.Why should she lose hope so soon?Despite her hopes for a better result, things didn't work out the way she wanted.Struggling to keep her eyes open under the burning heat of the s
Third POV***It was a sunny day. Abigail looked out the window and enjoyed the view.The sun shone brightly, and a gentle breeze blew. Abigail watched birds through the window, and everything looked beautiful.Henry had gone out with Audrey, who knew what the two had been planning.Lately, they had been acting a little sneaky, keeping certain things from her and raising her suspicions. They seemed to have something up their sleeves, but they weren't letting her in on the secret. It seemed unlikely that Henry would suspect her to be the CEO of Zeng company. After all, she had worked hard to keep her new identity a secret, and it would be quite the surprise if Henry had somehow found out the truth. [Happy birthday Abigail Williams, may this day be full of love and blessings. Bless your new age.]Abigail's gaze fell on the pink radio, wondering how it got to know about her birthday.She soon remembered that she had set a reminder some months back.Abigail didn't get any birthday wishe
Hazel's POV* * *I stood still, unable to breathe properly. My heart was beating out of my chest and I tried to make sense of everything while trying to calm my nerves. It took everything I had to focus on getting my breathing under control and slowing my heart rate. "Wait, did Abigail just say it's her birthday? Like, today's her actual birthday?” I asked in my head, still trying to connect the little pieces together.'no it can't be' I shook my head violently, images flashing before my eyes.“Hazel, what the heck happened?! You just shattered my favorite glass into a million pieces!” Abigail got up from the bed and walked closer but I gestured with my hands for her to stay put.She gave me a funny look, like she couldn't figure out why I was acting so weird all of a sudden. Her eyebrow was raised up, and I could tell she was totally confused by my sudden change in behavior.I quickly racked my brain for an excuse, trying not to sound too suspicious."Those broken glasses could rea
Hazel's POV* * *My head started pounding like crazy as all those memories from 23 years ago flashed before my eyes. It felt like I was reliving everything all over again, and the intensity of those flashbacks was messing with my emotions.I instinctively rubbed my temples, but that didn't ease the pain. It was like my hands had a mind of their own, reaching for my face. I touched my lips, ran my fingers across my cheeks, as if I was trying to remind myself of my physical presence. With a strong urge to tear my skins off, I had an inner battle with myself.My face was fake, everything about me was fake. I had changed myself so much that I was beginning to forget who I truly was.Years back, Aria's father provided me with shelter, and I was advised to undergo a life-changing surgery that would change even the most basic aspects of my physical appearance, such as the color of my hair.Technology was surely a big thing in this advanced world. Maybe my plan of having a different identi
Third POV***She stood up swiftly, unable to believe what Hazel was saying. If this was a joke then she had better stop.Her mother was dead and she knew it, what the hell was Hazel talking about?"Hazel, this doesn't make any sense. You can't be my mom. I mean, we don't even look alike! It's starting to feel like I'm stuck in some weird dream or something.”Abigail said with gritted teeth as she stared at Hazel. Her father had told her multiple times and they even visited her mom's grave in the past.Abigail moved closer to the window, taking deep breaths in order to calm her racing heart. "Hazel, I'm sorry, but this is hard to believe," she said, her voice trembling. She was starting to feel overwhelmed by her revelation.Hazel looked back at Abigail with a mixture of sadness and determination in her eyes. She understood that this was hard for Abigail to process, but she knew she couldn’t back down now. Taking a deep breath, Hazel tried to find the right words to explain."Abigail,
Third POV***"Make sure every location is thoroughly searched, and gather all relevant information," As Ethan spoke in an icy tone, his face tensed with annoyance. He stared at nothing in particular with a tightened jaw. His eyes narrowing as he pressed his lips into a thin line. It was obvious that his impatience was increasing with every passing second."Ye…Yes...Sir" The receiver said nervously , his voice breaking due to nervousness, he waited patiently for any other information that his boss had to say to him.Ethan hung up the phone, clenching his teeth in fury, his brow furrowed upon remembering that there was no progress in his search.A man stood at attention in the room, his hands intertwined behind his back. It was clear he was ready and waiting for Ethan to give him his next set of instructions. The man, known as Asher Stone, was a notorious figure in the country's criminal underworld. Despite his fame as the most powerful drug lord in the nation, his true identity was k
Abigail's POV* * *The sun was scalding hot today and I began to feel thirsty, despite drinking a lot of water before coming outside the mansion.Thank God I had listened to Hazel, I still wasn't sure if I should call her my mum or by her name, it was our little secret and I wasn't ready to make this news public.Luckily, she had persuaded me into taking a cold water bottle that was filled with water and ice. The water beads on the surface reminded me of the cool relief it could provide, making me grateful for her insistence.I quickly unscrewed the cap and brought the cold bottle to my lips, the refreshing sensation of the water's coolness quenching my thirst as I gulped it down.It brought a refreshing feeling, relieving me of the hotness that I once felt in my throat.Today, I planned to go to Samao Village,a place which Hazel had given me an address to.My goal was to visit the hospital, but there were still a lot of things that I wanted to know.Henry didn't know about this beca