Claudia's heart skipped a beat as she opened the door. To her surprise, it was Rolland standing on her doorstep. "What are you doing here? Are you spying on me now?" she asked, trying not to sound anxious.Rolland didn't respond to her questions, but instead, walked inside to see Bryan. Bryan was taken aback by the stranger's sudden appearance. "Who are you?" he asked, looking at Rolland.Rolland smiled and held Bryan's shoulders. "You are all grown up, my son," he said.Claudia saw the confusion on Bryan's face and quickly clarified, "This is Senator Rolland, your biological father."Bryan's expression changed from confusion to anger. "Did you invite him here? You should have let me decide if I wanted to see him, Mom," he said, his voice shaking with emotion.Without looking back, Bryan stormed away, leaving Claudia and Rolland standing there in silence.Claudia's eyes flashed with irritation as she scolded Rolland for barging into Bryan's house uninvited. "You shouldn't have come he
Karen and Harold's friendship was blossoming into something beautiful. Karen was a lively person who loved to have fun, and Harold was kind-hearted and easy-going. Despite his love for Laura, he had decided to respect her decision and get his life together. He even stopped drinking!One day, Karen decided to drop by Harold's house to check on him. She found him looking tired and worn out. He explained to her that he had been at the hospital all night due to an emergency.Karen felt sorry for him and suggested he take some rest. She offered to cook him something to eat, and Harold gratefully accepted. As Karen busied herself in the kitchen, Harold relaxed on the sofa, feeling grateful for having such a caring friend like Karen.Harold savored every bite of the delicious breakfast that Karen had prepared for him. "You're an amazing cook," he complimented her.Karen smiled shyly, her hand resting under her chin as she watched him relish the meal. "I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's been a whi
Laura's heart was heavy with worry and fear. She had always been the rock for her family, the one who found solutions when there seemed to be none. But this time, the weight of their problems was almost too much to bear. Her mother had no idea that Daniel Edward had started to hit her. Laura couldn't bring herself to shatter her mom's illusions of their perfect family. So, she kept quiet and suffered in silence, putting everyone else's well-being before her own. Meanwhile, Rolland was restless and anxious to make amends for his past mistakes. He wanted to make things right with Bryan and keep him from getting arrested by the police. But Claudia, the woman he had abandoned so many years ago, was not picking up his calls. When she finally did call back, she was angry and defensive. "Why haven't you been picking up my calls?" Rolland asked, feeling frustrated and confused. "Don't you realize I'm a married woman? You can't just call me whenever you feel like it," Claudia snapped. Rol
Laura burst into the police station, her heart pounding with anxiety. Approaching the front desk, her voice quivered as she demanded, "I need to see my brother, Bryan. He was just arrested."The officer behind the desk looked up, trying to be empathetic but firm. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but we're processing him now. You'll have to wait."Laura paced back and forth, replaying frantic thoughts in her mind. Soon, a weary-looking Bryan emerged, handcuffed, with his eyes downcast.Their eyes locked, and Laura's composure crumbled. Tears welled up as she rushed forward, embracing him tightly. "What happened, Bryan? Are you hurt?" she asked, her eyes wide open.Bryan's voice wavered, remorse etched on his face. "It's a misunderstanding, Laura. I didn't mean for any of this to happen."Laura's tone turned low. "Is there something you're not telling me, Bryan? You need to speak up right now.""I-I didn't do it, I didn't attack Daniel," Bryan muttered.Laura's jaw dropped; she was surprised to hear
Laura's heart was pounding as she walked into her father's house, where she found her mom, dad, and the lawyer, Mr. Anderson, waiting for her. She greeted them with a smile and sat down, trying to hide her worries."What's going on?" she asked anxiously.Mr. Anderson explained the evidence against her brother Bryan and how he had denied the charges against him. But Laura was convinced that her brother was innocent, despite his troubled past."I know my brother has made mistakes, but he would never do something like this," she said firmly.The lawyer nodded sympathetically. "We need to prove his innocence, Laura. We have to find out who really did it."As they discussed the case, Laura's anxiety grew. She couldn't bear the thought of her brother spending years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. But then Mr. Anderson dropped a bombshell: Bryan would be released tomorrow, and he had a plan to clear his name.Laura felt a glimmer of hope. But then the lawyer turned to her with a seri
Harold stepped out into the crisp morning air, his mind filled with sadness as he thought about how Daniel Edward had maltreated Laura. As he walked out of the guest room, he came face to face with Daniel in the hallway. Harold noticed the fake smile on Daniel's face as he strode towards him, stretching his hands upwards and yawning."Harold, you're up early. I hope you slept well," Daniel said in a pretentious tone.Harold replied, "I did, Daniel. I'll be leaving this morning, but I just wanted to grab a glass of water first." He smiled and shook Daniel's hand.Daniel's eyes widened in surprise, and he scoffed, "I thought you'd be staying till tomorrow." He tried to convince Harold to stay longer, hoping to find out if Laura had anything to do with him, but Harold wasn't giving in."I have important matters to attend to at the hospital, Daniel. I enjoyed my weekend here, but it's time for me to leave," Harold said firmly.Daniel gave a fake smile, tapped Harold's shoulders, and walke
Laura's heart raced with each step she took toward her father's house as memories of her childhood flooded her mind. But as she approached the front door, it creaked open, and Bryan darted out quickly."Wait, Bryan!" Laura called out.Bryan turned around, a half-smile on his face. "Hey, Laura. I'm sort of in a rush. Can we catch up later?" Laura's frustration began to simmer. "No, Bryan. This can't wait. I need to talk to Mom, Dad, and you. It's important."Bryan hesitated, glancing at his watch. "I've got plans too, Laura. Can't it wait?"Laura's urgency intensified. "Bryan, this concerns all of us. It's about Daniel Edward.""Okay, let's go inside," Laura said. "You can go to your appointment later. But please be careful in whatever you do or wherever you go."For a moment, Bryan's eyes flickered with concern, but then he shook his head. "Sorry, Laura. I can't. This is someone I've been waiting to meet for months."Laura's frustration boiled over. "Bryan, for once, can't you priorit
Daniel Edward, With his wealth and connections, seemed untouchable, but she refused to let him get away with his crimes. She and her parents strategised endlessly, trying to figure out how to use his crimes against him to save Bryan.As they discussed their plans, there was a sharp knock at the door. Mr. Anderson entered the room, his face stern. "Good day, everyone," he greeted.Mr Markson politely welcomed him and asked hopefully, "I hope there's good news?"Mr. Anderson responded, his tie adjusting, "Well, as you know, this is a tough case, and I'm doing everything I can to keep Bryan safe."Curiously, he asked where Bryan was. Mr Markson replied that Bryan had gone out. "He needs to take this case seriously," Mr. Anderson warned. "Daniel Edward is no joke." With that, the room fell silent, and everyone realised the gravity of the situation.Mr Anderson firmly explained to Bryan's family that the court hearing was in a week, and there were some crucial questions he needed to ask Br