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“Mommy!”
Right after Harrison ended the call, we both turned to Sapphire after he called me.
Sapphire ran to me. The moment she neared, Tyler stood and took a step back.
“Mommy, what happened to you? Why do you have something on your foot? And why are you sitting on the patient’s chair? Are you also in pain like Xander?” she asked in quick succession.
“No, baby,” I answered befo
NATHALIE’S POV š-After what had happened, Chloe accompanied me to shop for the groceries I needed, and afterwards invited me to dine at a restaurant.While the waiter was setting down Chloe’s orders, I messaged Donna that I would be late home like we had discussed.She replied, “It’s okay. Take your time.”I sent another message: “I’ll be back before dinner. I’m really sorry.” then I hid my phone in my bag.When I returned my attention to the table, I was a little surprised by the amount of food on the table.“Gracious, Nathalie! We haven’t met in so long… yet you still went out of your way to avoid me when we saw each other in Florida.”“I’m sorry about that. My mind were… a bit of a mess at that time.”“It’s okay. I understand. I was hurt and a little upset, but
NATHALIE’S POV š-“V-Veronica...” he echoed, perfectly mimicking the way I’d uttered her name, my voice thick with astonishment and dread.She laughed softly, after a few seconds she dropped it.“Your whole face is so obvious that you feel guilty about being a hooker.”I drew my cart back just enough to maneuver it, turning to walk away from her.It was better to stay away from her.No matter what I say and do... I have nothing against to a legal wife.“Did you enjoy my special delivery?” She murmured, standing right before me until our shoulders almost brushed against each other.I came to a halt. “I’m thankful you didn’t used AI, but hired a capable editor instead. It seems to me AI could never achieve that level of quality in edited photos and videos.”“What did you say? What are you mak
VERONICA’S POV š-I expected Beatrice wouldn’t be all right when I visited her, but I didn’t think she’d be in such a terrible state. Her hair was messy, she was sitting on the bed and seemed to be thinking far away or maybe she was thinking about what I had said to her.“Beatrice,” I called calmly. She looked truly wretched, like she was grieving a death.She turned to me. She stood up and came closer.Oh, gosh! What the h*ll!Her hair was oily. It looked like she hadn’t bathed in days. Well, she didn’t smell anything bad. Her eye bags were so dark and deep, and her lips were terribly dry. The powerful intimidating Beatrice Watson that who everyone looked up to, everyone is respected her, feared — I couldn’t believe my eyes, seeing her in such a
VERONICA’S POV š-As soon as I left the room, I saw Wallace. He was obviously surprised to see me. His eyes grew to the size of saucers as Harrison walked out of the hotel room.“Veronica—” Harrison trailed off abruptly as he caught sight of Wallace right here, facing me.I haven’t set foot here in ages, and it looks like I’m in a hotel that belongs to Wallace’s wife.“Is there something I don’t know?” Wallace asked coldly but I could tell he was teasing us.“Ugh! Stay away from me!” I screamed at them both before walking out.“What trouble have you caused this time?” I heard Wallace laugh as he asked Harrison...I went to Ethan and Beatrice’s mansion — to my in-law's mansion.The night I let Calix into the guest room, I voluntarily left this mansion for a while. I
VERONICAāS POV š-I packed my things.āVeronica, where are you going?āāTo my parents.āI hurried out of the restaurant, got straight into my car, and drove to that hellish house.āWhere are my parents?ā I asked the freaking maid who opened the door when I got there.āI donāt know, Maāam.āI felt my temper rise at the sheer idiocy of this servant.āGet out of my sight. Youāre useless!āāI-Iām sorry, Maāam,ā she apologized, then left in a panic.Where are my so-called āamazing parentsā? At the company?I was about to go outside when I saw my parents enter. I immediately approached them.āWhat did you do to my company?! Why is it going downhill? You said and assure me you would protect this company! I worked hard for it with my blood and sweat. When you asked me for this, I agreed because you said you would protect it!āMy father jabbed his finger at me in rage. āWhat can we possibly do? We stand no chance against your husband. Deal with him, talk to your husband.āI was stunned. āCal
VERONICAāS POV š-The next day I went straight to the rooftop.I rolled up the sleeves of my uniform.I didnāt cover the long cuts all over my wrist.I held the blade tightly, which made my palm bleed.Thereās nothing left to hide. Calix already knows what happened to me, he saw it all with his own eyes. I just know heāll look at me differently now, heāll hate what he saw. Heāll be disgusted by me. Heāll leave me.I pressed the blade firmly against my wrist. I smiled as I saw blood, then I slashed it.I wouldāve done this a long time ago, if Calix hadnāt shown up that day.In this place where I met someone who accepted me and didnāt judge me, I would end my life.I slashed my wrist again, harder, deeper, and I made sure there was a vein to hit.I drew in a shaky breath.The ache was overwhelming, stinging like fire. I couldnāt hold back my tears any longer. The pain was too sharp.I couldnāt feel my hand anymore, followed by my whole body. My eyelids were getting heavy.āVERONICA!ā
NATHALIEāS POV š-I didnāt ask any more questions about what I heard and, went to the hospital was said to have taken the fire victim.As we got out of the taxi, holding Briannaās hand, we entered the hospital and went straight to the nurseās station.āExcuse me, miss. sorry to bother you.ā I tr
NATHALIEāS POV š-Once I hopped off the bus, I walked a couple of minutes till I got to the mall.Upon entering, I dialed Harrisonās contact number.When the first ring came, I broke into a smile. āHarāāI broke off from saying his name as the phone kept ringing.It was surprising and unsettling,
NATHALIEāS POV š-āI want to see my mother. Take me to her.ā I kept pleading.I felt so light. My whole being was so tired, that I couldnāt feel my body anymore.āIām begging you all, save my mom.ā My words came in stutters, tears blurring not just my eyes but my voice too.āIf you still canāt ge
NATHALIEāS POV š-Iām making my way through the crowd. Many are filled with worry, gripped by fear, and overcome with panic.Many are crying with joy as they hug their loved ones. And, like me, there are also who are looking for their loved ones.āMom! Where are you?!āI stopped walking and sear







