Charles' phone beeped. Betty reached out to get the phone for her father, only for her eyes to fall on the name on the screen. Barr. Nathan.Her eyes narrowed in suspicion as she clicked open the message.The message popped up.‘I have done as you instructed with the Will, Mr Blake, everything is set.’Betty blinked sharply. Her heart skipped as she tries to understand what Barr. Nathan meant.What did he mean by "done as you instructed with the Will?" What was set? Her mind reeled. She scrolled up, searching for earlier messages—anything to give her more clarification.But there was nothing else. Just one message, and that was exactly the same day of his accident.Her father had texted Barr. Nathan to "fix a location" and that he would meet him there.That was it. Just earlier before the accident.Betty slowly lowered the phone, her hand trembling slightly.Several thoughts began running through her mind as she stared at her father. Charles was still gazing at the door. Betty opene
Betty didn’t say another word. She picked up the tray and walked out quickly. She couldn't remain calm—certainly not after hearing Olivia's last statement. Olivia watched her hurry off to Charles' room. A sly smirk slowly tugging at her lips, her eyes glinting mischievously. “Hook, line, and sinker,” she whispered to herself.Betty’s chest was tight as she neared her father’s room. Olivia’s words were ringing too loud in her head as she drew closer, making her hasten her steps. "He can’t speak, Betty. What if she’s pretending all this time? What if she’s been mistreating him and no one knows? And Charles definitely can't tell?”She didn’t want to believe it, but the thought wouldn’t leave her alone. Her grip on the tray tightened.She opened the door—then froze.Betty’s stomach dropped as she saw her father struggling to reach for the cup of water on the bedstand stool. His fingers trembled as they stretched to pick the cup of water, but he couldn’t get close. His breathing looked f
Betty glanced around but couldn't see the lady. She sighed, her brows furrowing slightly in confusion. She slowly walked back to the shopping mall with a puzzled expression. She couldn't understand what the woman had said.A pregnant woman? That's odd.After a brief pause, Betty shrugged it off, convincing herself that maybe the woman had simply mistaken her for someone else. “Yes, that could be the only explanation that makes sense,” she muttered to herself.Shaking her head lightly, she picked up the few things she had selected and paid for them and quietly headed home.***Adrian walked into the house, slamming the door behind him. His face was tense, and angry—like someone or something had pissed him off. His steps were loud as he stormed into the house.Ria, who was just coming out from Charles' room, looked up and saw him. She quickly walked up to him, oblivious of his mood.“Adrian…” she said softly. “I wanted to ask you about something. Please, do you have an idea when the in
Betty glanced around but couldn't see the lady. She sighed, her brows furrowing slightly in confusion. She slowly walked back to the shopping mall with a puzzled expression. She couldn't understand what the woman had said.A pregnant woman? That's odd.After a brief pause, Betty shrugged it off, convincing herself that maybe the woman had simply mistaken her for someone else. “Yes, that could be the only explanation that makes sense,” she muttered to herself.Shaking her head lightly, she picked up the few things she had selected and paid for them and quietly headed home.***Adrian walked into the house, slamming the door behind him. His face was tense, and angry—like someone or something had pissed him off. His steps were loud as he stormed into the house.Ria, who was just coming out from Charles' room, looked up and saw him. She quickly walked up to him, oblivious of his mood.“Adrian…” she said softly. “I wanted to ask you about something. Please, do you have an idea when the in
As the footstep drew closer to the door, Olivia's eyes darted around, her heart pounding as she looked for where to hide.She saw the doorknob twist and without waiting further she ran to the door and quickly hid, leaning against the wall, her heart pounding loudly in her chest as she took in a deep breath, shutting her eyes.Ria, opened the door and walked in. She stood at the doorway confused, her eyes darting around the room. Her brows furrowed."I don't remember shutting this door behind me when I left," she said to herself.She shrugged. "Well, maybe I did," she walked into the room towards Charles' bed, leaving the door open.Ria placed the tray of food she carried on the bedside table and turned to Charles. "Oh no you have soiled yourself." Ria said as she saw the wet covers on Charles."What do I do now? Adrian isn't around and you need a change of clothes," Ria asked, biting her lips as she fidgets.Olivia took advantage of Ria being distracted and slid out from behind the o
“Rise and Shine Mr Charles,” Ria said, smiling as she drew the curtains open. The rays of the morning sun reflected into the room, making Charles blink.Ria turned to look at him and smiled. “I know, I know... you don’t like the early morning sun.But just a little morning light is good for you. Don’t worry, I’ll close it back soon.”“I thought you might enjoy some sunlight today,” she added, glancing at him. “It’s a beautiful day outside. Not too hot, not too cold. Just the kind you used to say was perfect for gardening.”Ria walked to his bedside, adjusting the blanket covering his body. “Hope you had a good night's rest? Your grandchild said I should ask you that.” Ria chuckled, trying to crack a joke.She picked up two pillows, fluffed it up a bit and adjusted it on his back, making Charles sit up. Then she moved about the room—tidying a few things, picking up a glass cup from the bedside table, and arranging the few books on the shelf.“You know your grandchild didn't let me sleep
Ria blinked, clearly not expecting the question. She slowly turned her eyes to Adrian, expecting him to speak up for her. But Adrian didn’t say anything. He didn’t even look at her. His face was void of any expression. He just kept his eyes on his plate, cutting his meat like he hadn’t heard anything.Ria’s throat felt dry from Adrian's silent dismissal. She swallowed before answering. “I… I was upstairs in Adrian's room"" Doing what?" Betty eyed her" Well.. well I was with Adrian on his bed.” she said in a low voice.The moment those words came out, Olivia, who had just taken a spoonful of rice, suddenly started coughing. She dropped her spoon and covered her mouth, choking on the food. Her face turned slightly red, her eyes tearing up as she struggled to breathe.Betty quickly reached for the glass of water near her and handed it to Olivia. “Easy now,” she said. “Drink water.”Olivia grabbed the glass with shaky hands and took a large gulp. She wiped her lips gently with the back
The room went silent as all heads slowly turned, following Charles' gaze.Olivia?She stood there, frozen for a moment like she didn’t expect to be looked at. Her eyes moved from one person to the other, confused by their stares.Why are they are staring at me? Olivia pondered, blinking.‘They don't know anything yet.’ She reminded herself, getting rid of the fear that had enveloped her heart and forced out an innocent smile as she approached them.Still, her chest felt tight. Her hands were starting to sweat.Why won’t he stop looking and twitching at me?“Oh my God, Mr Blake, you are back.” Olivia screamed, her voice dripping of excitement, as if she was very happy to see him. “We were all scared and worried.” she continued, her voice dropping a bit low in sadness. “I… I didn’t even know he was strong enough to return home.” She muttered, staring at Adrian and then back at Charles. “But thank God, it's good to see you home.” she smiled sweetly.Charles’ eyes didn’t leave her. They t
Olivia, stood stunned, as her gaze couldn't leave Charles. Her stomach twisted. No… No, no, this can’t be happening.He’s alive? How… how is that possible? She thought, wondering.Did he tell Adrian anything? Did he say I was the one who pushed him?Olivia shut her eyes for a moment, trying to calm her thoughts.Damn it. Why didn’t he die?Adrian pushed the wheelchair towards the entrance of the house but Charles' gaze still remained fixed on Olivia until he was completely out of sight.Olivia blinked, jolting back to reality. She shook her head quickly, as if trying to push away the fear that had crept up her spine. She swallowed hard as she backed away from the window, her hands turning cold. Taking a slow deep breath, Olivia slowly made her way to the living room, her mind racing.But how's he alive?Hope he hasn't revealed all her secrets to Adrian.?Has her cover been blown? Shit! This might be the end of her.Dread filled her heart as she quietly approached the living room.