Nora dragged Karin’s body out of the small house. The sea breeze hit her face, now covered in scratches and bruises. She wore a large jacket, covering her face with a mask and a hat. There was no sound except for the wind and the steps of her feet on the muddy ground.“Sorry, Kar…” she whispered. “But I have to do this.”She placed Karin’s body, already wrapped in a tarp, into the trunk of an old car she had borrowed from a neighbor. After making sure the road was empty, she started the engine and drove toward a small port usually used by fishermen.There, Nora waited a moment until no one was around. She dragged the tarp to the end of the pier, took a deep breath, and pushed it into the sea.Karin’s body slowly sank, then disappeared into the dark water.Nora stood still for a few moments, frozen in place. Then she turned around and walked back to the car. From time to time, she checked the rearview mirror, as if to make sure no one
That morning, Rebecca looked at Reno, who was sitting calmly in the back seat of the car. The boy stared out the window, his hair neatly combed, and his kindergarten uniform spotless.“Reno,” Rebecca said with a gentle smile.Reno turned to her. “Yes, Mom?”“Before you get out, Mommy just wants to remind you… stay like the other kids in your class. Don’t tell anyone about you being a genius.”Reno nodded in understanding. “Okay, Mom. I will always obey and remember that.”Rebecca ruffled Reno’s hair. “Alright.”The car stopped in front of the school.“Have a good day at school, sweetheart. Mommy will pick you up this afternoon.”“Bye, Mommy!” Reno waved, then ran toward the school gate.Rebecca watched him until he fully entered the building. She took a short breath before getting back into the car. Kevin sat in the front seat, ready to drive her to the office.“Straight to Castillo Corp, Ms. R
Rebecca was still sitting at the side of the bed, holding Samuel’s cold hand. Her eyes were swollen, but she didn’t let go of his hand.Suddenly, Samuel’s fingers moved slightly.Rebecca froze. She blinked, making sure it wasn’t just a hallucination. But the movement felt real. Very real.“Samuel...?” she whispered softly.The fingers moved again, very slightly, but enough to be felt in her hand. Rebecca gasped. Her tears were still falling, but now she smiled.“Samuel! You hear me, don’t you?! Please! Doctor! Doctor...” Rebecca shouted in panic as she ran to the door.Seconds later, a doctor and two nurses rushed in. Behind them, Wanna and Sindy also entered the room.“What happened?” Sindy asked worriedly.“Samuel’s fingers moved!” Rebecca shouted, pointing at Samuel’s hand. “I’m sure he’s conscious! He just moved his fingers!”The doctor immediately approached and began examining Samuel using th
The downtown restaurant was quiet enough for a business lunch. Its modern interior, with wood and glass accents, created a professional yet relaxed atmosphere. Rebecca sat in the corner of the room with Kevin, waiting for their important guest to arrive.Rebecca stared at the glass of mineral water in front of her. Her right hand trembled slightly.“I’ve never done a business meeting like this before, Kevin. This is a one-trillion investment. If it fails, we could lose a huge opportunity.”Kevin smiled calmly.“Just stay calm, Ms. Rebecca. I’ll assist as much as I can. Besides, this is only the initial meeting. The presentation isn't today.”Rebecca nodded slowly. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.Soon after, a man in an elegant black suit and luxury watch walked into the restaurant. His face was cold and firm. Flanked by two assistants, he still stood out as the center of attention.Kevin leaned closer and whispered,“That’s him. Mr. Zasco, the second son of the Barna
That morning, Rebecca walked into the main building of Castillo Group with a firm stride. Although her face still looked tired from spending the night at the hospital, the look in her eyes showed determination. She knew that from today, her life would change.The company lobby, which once felt unfamiliar, now became part of her new world. All the employees who saw her immediately stood and greeted her with respect.“Good morning, Ms. Rebecca,” said one of the reception staff.Rebecca nodded politely. “Morning. Thank you.”Upstairs, Kevin—a young man with glasses and a neat appearance—was already waiting in front of the CEO’s office. He immediately approached when he saw Rebecca stepping out of the elevator.“Good morning, Ms. Rebecca. Welcome to Castillo Group,” he said warmly, giving a slight bow.“Morning, Kevin. Thank you,” Rebecca replied.They walked side by side toward the CEO’s office, which had previously been occupied by Rebecca’s uncle. Now, the office had been cleared out,
Sindy walked down the hospital hallway, carrying a box of food and a change of clothes for Rebecca. That day, Rebecca hadn’t had a chance to eat, as she had been staying with Samuel in the ICU.Sindy stopped right in front of the ICU door. However, her eyes were drawn to another patient in the room across the hallway, separated only by a glass wall. The face of the unconscious man lying in the hospital bed looked familiar. Very familiar.Sindy stepped closer slowly. Her eyes widened. Her breath caught in her throat.“Anthony...?” she whispered, barely audible.She opened the door carefully and stepped inside, as if afraid that moving too quickly would wake him from his deep sleep.Sindy approached the bed, sat down beside him, and held his hand, trembling. “God… it’s you, isn’t it? I know it’s you… Anthony...”Suddenly, the door burst open.“Hey! Who are you?!” a woman’s voice echoed, sharp and full of suspicion.Sindy stood up at once. In front of her stood a young woman with a beaut