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In South Africa, at Durban Correctional Services, Paula Cage and Sloane Ball were tormented endlessly by Dolly and her lackeys. She blamed them for destroying her life and her parents’ lives.Paula tried to reason with her, to no avail. She told her that it was her fault that her sentence was extended. If she hadn’t tried to frame Mrs Ferguson, her life would be different. Also, her father would not be lying in a public hospital fighting for his life.It had been three days since Paula had last eaten. She tried to fight back, but Dolly beat her to a pulp. Then she stopped fighting. She was covered with bruises on her body.Paula regretted framing Michaela. She thought Thorne would do anything to bail her out since they loved each other so dearly. Unfortunately, it was her wishful thinking.Thorne had never visited her even once in prison. It was clear to her that Thorne didn’t love her anymore.At that moment, the prison warden told her that she had a visitor. A glimmer of hope appeare
The Presiding Officer, Judge Stanton, had submitted his recommendations to Chief Justice Sithole two weeks ago. However, Chief Justice Sithole was not happy with the recommendation. He wanted Bryce Gardner and Jeff Cliff gone.So, on Monday, Chief Justice Sithole discussed the recommendations with Senior Prosecutor Bernie. They were having a Zoom meeting and said, “Senior Prosecutor Bernie, I received the recommendations from Judge Stanton, but I am not happy.If you were the Presiding Officer, what would be your recommendations?” Senior Prosecutor Bernie had been praying for her colleagues to get a lenient sanction.She felt that they were under pressure because Thorne’s love of his life was fighting for her life in the hospital. Their friendship clouded their judgment. They were good people, and she felt that they deserved a second chance.Senior Prosecutor Bernie looked at Chief Justice Sithole and replied, “I would have recommended one-month suspension without pay on the following
When Jeff Cliff was passing the flower shop, he stopped his car and got out. He bought a big bouquet of red roses. Then he drove to Ava’s apartment. He parked his car in the driveway, then he knocked on the door.Ava was surprised to see Jeff on her doorstep. She smiled shyly at him and then invited him to the apartment. Jeff gave her a bouquet of red roses.Ava’s heart was pounding like a drum, and she said, “Thank you, Jeff. I like them a lot.” No one had given her flowers before, and she was overjoyed.Jeff was impressed when he saw Ava’s apartment. It was cozy and lavishly decorated. It had two spacious bedrooms, a study room, a dining room, a living room, and a well-equipped kitchen.Jeff smiled at her and said, “I love you, Ava. I would like to pursue you. Can I?” Ava thought she was hallucinating. She never thought that one day her crush would ever confess to her.Ava looked at Jeff’s eyes and saw sincerity. A faint smile appeared on her face and she replied, “I love you too, Je
At the Gardner mansion, Bryce had prepared a candlelit dinner for Amelia. The dining room was romantically decorated with rose petals and fresh flowers. The champagne was sitting quietly in a Stainless Steel Champagne Bucket.He looked at Amelia with eyes full of love and said, “You are so beautiful, Amelia. The first time I saw you, you took my breath away. I nearly confessed my love to you that day.”Then Bryce knelt down on one knee and said, “Amelia Zibi, will you marry me?” He had a stunning emerald engagement ring in his hand. He had been carrying the engagement ring for months.Amelia was so shocked she didn’t expect that Bryce would not chase her first. Then she reached out her hand to Bryce. Tears flowed uncontrollably down her face.Bryce smiled broadly and asked, “Is that a yes?” Amelia was overwhelmed with joy and replied, “Yes, I will marry you, Bryce.”Then Bryce slipped the ring on her finger. He took her in his arms and kissed her passionately.Bryce looked at his fianc
Thorne Ferguson was in his office lost in thought when his phone started ringing. He picked up his phone and said, “Speak.”His bodyguard, who was tasked with shadowing Stella Fox, replied, “Sir, Mrs Stella Fox has sold her mansion. She is currently staying in the hotel.” Thorne thanked the bodyguard, and then they hung up.Thorne dialed Archie Lane’s number. When it was connected, he said, “Hello, Archie. Please hack Stella Fox's phone. I want to know who she is talking to. My gut feeling tells me that there is more than meets the eye.” Then they hung up.When Stella Fox returned to the country, Geoffrey handed her a burner phone. He told her to use the burner phone every time she wanted to talk to the Miller family.A few minutes later, Archie called Thorne and said, “Thorne, Mrs Fox has been communicating with the Fox family. Her mother-in-law is seriously ill, and she wants to ask for forgiveness from her and Amanda.Her late husband’s sister indicated that her mother wanted to ret
At the Wells Private Hospital, Bella had been in a coma for four days. She opened her eyes in the wee hours of Saturday morning. She felt that something was off.She looked around and started panicking when she saw that she was not in her bedroom. What was this place?It dawned on her that she was in the hospital when she saw the white ceiling and the beeping sound of the machines. How could she end up in the hospital? She was in excellent health.Bella looked around to see if there was a nurse in the ward, but she was alone in the hospital ward. She was so thirsty, she wanted to drink water. She tried to call someone but her voice was hoarse.At that moment, Nurse Clara walked into the ward. She beamed when she saw that Bella was awake. She took a glass and poured warm water for her. Then she fed her water with a straw.Nurse Clara looked at her with eyes full of concern and asked, “I am Nurse Clara. How are you feeling, Miss Earl?” Bella looked at the nurse with questioning eyes and
Mrs Earl looked sharply at her daughter and asked, “Did your father say something to you?” Bella nodded her head and replied, “After I woke up, I was so excited then I called Daddy to find out when he was visiting me.His voice was cold and distant, Mom. He told me not to call him again. I don’t know what I have done wrong to upset Daddy. So, please tell me what happened between me and Daddy before the accident.” Her mother’s heart ached when she heard that her husband was so heartless to her beloved daughter and replied, “Your father wanted us to attend a counseling session as a family to reconcile with our estranged daughter, Penny.However, you didn’t attend the counseling session because it was your friend, Cynthia’s birthday.To teach you a lesson, your father blocked your bank cards. When you were supposed to settle your bill, you discovered that your bank cards were blocked. In the end, you asked me to pay two hundred thousand rand for your alcohol debt.”Bella couldn’t believe
It was the first time her father asked for her opinion. She was overwhelmed with sweetness. She flashed her father a beautiful smile and replied, “I am looking for a home that when I see it will take my breath away.I want a house that will give me the feeling that when the Architect was designing it he had me in his mind.”Her father and her fiancé were stunned when they heard Penny’s words. They thought she would tell them that she looking for a big mansion with a number of rooms or a gourmet kitchen.Then Clement drove the car to Los Angeles to see the first mansion. It was a three-story house with seven bedrooms and it had stunning views. However, it didn’t stir Penny’s heart.Her father looked at her and asked, “What do you think, Sweetheart?” Penny shook her head and replied, “Let’s view other mansions, Daddy.” The real estate agent was disappointed because that was the most expensive mansion.Her father nodded his head then they followed the real estate agent’s car. When they ar
A year had passed since Michaela had had a uterus transplant. Then she started preparing for the baby.Three months later, she realized that her period was late. Then she went to the pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test kit.Michaela was pacing up and down while she was waiting for the results. She took the pregnancy test sticks with trembling hands. There were two lines. Michaela was so happy that she cried.An hour later, she headed to the living room and said, “Mom, I am going shopping, then I will visit my husband at work.”Her mother in love smiled brightly at her and replied, “The food is ready. Please pack and take lunch with you.”A few minutes later, Michaela drove to the mall. She went to the baby shop. She bought a tiny 2-piece suit and tiny socks.Michaela asked the salesperson to wrap the gifts separately. Then Michaela drove to the Harvest Group. She went to the executive lift.When one of the secretaries saw her boss’s wife, she opened the President’s office. She smiled at
At the May mansion, David looked at his wife with tenderness in his eyes and said, “Please call me immediately when you feel uncomfortable.” Doreen was thirty-nine weeks pregnant.Doreen smiled brightly at her husband and replied, “Don’t worry about me, my love. Grandma and Mom will take care of me should your son decide to be born today.” David kissed his wife goodbye, then he went to work.David had taken two months' vacation leave to accompany his wife. However, today the Minister of Correctional Services was visiting his office.Around 12 pm, Doreen was resting in her bedroom when she started feeling uncomfortable.Her lower back was painful, and she had visited the bathroom several times. She walked to her closet, she took her baby bag, and then she started packing.Grandma May and her mother-in-law were in the living room watching gospel songs. Doreen took her phone and called her mother-in-law. When it was connected, she said, “Mom, I think I am in labour. My lower back is pain
Storm and his gorgeous wife, Michaela, were mesmerized by the beauty of the Greek Island and the breathtaking sunsets. They spent two weeks in Santorini Resort, then they returned home, bringing souvenirs for everyone.Their mother was overjoyed. She took her daughter in love’s hand and asked, “How was your honeymoon, my daughter in love?”Michaela flashed her mother in love a beautiful smile and replied, “It was beautiful, Mom. Santorini was magical. I will show you the photos, Mom.”Then, Michaela gave her mother in love a delicate pair of earrings. Her mother in love was overjoyed.A few days later, their mother invited her friends for tea. She wanted to share the wedding cake with them. Ingrid and others brought luxurious gifts for Michaela. They wanted to thank her for the gifts she gave them at the wedding.Ingrid looked at Judy and said, “My friend, your daughter in love is gorgeous and capable, which is rare. You have to thank the Lord for blessing you with such a daughter. Yo
The young couple and their entourage went outside to take photos. Her mother in love approached them with a huge smile on her face.She hugged both of them and said, “Your wedding vows gave me goosebumps, my children. What a beautiful wedding.” They smiled brightly at their mother and thanked her.Michaela's parents kissed them and said, “What a lovely ceremony.” Storm smiled broadly and thanked his in-laws.An hour later, the guests walked to the lavishly decorated ballroom. Michaela had changed into a breathtakingly Swarovski crystal embellished wedding dress for the reception.The MC, Guy Smith, walked to the stage and asked the guests to stand. Then the band played ‘You for Me’ by Johnny Gill.The newlyweds and their entourage walked into the venue dancing. Storm and Michaela had huge smiles on their faces.Shortly afterward, His Shadow Resort Chef and the waiters delivered a sumptuous feast for the guests.After the speeches from both families, Storm led his gorgeous wife to the
In the blink of an eye, it was Storm and Michaela’s wedding day. Their families went to His Shadow Resort a week before the wedding.During the rehearsal dinner, after the speeches, the guests ate and danced until midnight. Storm’s mother was so happy that she cried. For the first time, she wished her ex-husband, Hayden, were there to witness their son’s wedding.Michaela woke up early in the morning and thanked the Lord for everything He had done for her. She then thanked Him for blessing her with both families.Michaela opened the door that led to the balcony. She stood on the balcony in awe of nature’s beauty. The fluffy white clouds were drifting lazily across a brilliant blue sky. Then she went back to her bedroom to take a bath.Around 8 am, Mrs Miller went to her daughter’s bedroom. She knocked on the door, then she entered.She hugged her daughter tightly and said, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. I love you so much, my beautiful daugh
An hour later, Judge Bill and others walked to the courtroom and sat on the bench. Judge Bill banged her gavel and said, “The court is in session.”Judge Bill asked Lawyer Crane and Miss Cage to stand. Then she said, "I have looked at the evidence presented by Senior Prosecutor May and the closing arguments between Prosecutor Gardner and Lawyer Crane.Miss Cage, your lies led Mr Ferguson to force his ex-wife to abort their baby to avenge the baby that you lost.You have destroyed many people's lives by failing to respect Mr and Mrs Ferguson's marriage. During the trial, you never showed any remorse. Therefore, I sentence you to life imprisonment without parole."The whole courtroom erupted in chaos. Paula was stunned. Her mind went blank. The police officers handcuffed her and took her away. The netizens were overjoyed. They welcomed the verdict.The Cage family couldn’t believe their ears that Mr Cage Senior rolled his eyes and fainted. Samson started panicking and called an ambulan
Thorne was driving his car so fast that he jumped over several red robots. When they arrived at the Ferguson Private Hospital, Doreen was rushed to the emergency room.David was pacing up and down in the waiting room. At that moment, the May family entered the waiting room, and David rushed to his grandfather and hugged him tightly, crying.A few minutes later, the Bernie family arrived. Pastor Bernie said, “Let’s hold hands and ask for the Lord’s mercy over Doreen and our little bun.” Then they started praying.In the courtroom, after the police took Paula away, Judge Bill told everyone that the court would resume at 9 am to listen to the closing arguments. Then the court adjourned.Judge Bill asked Prosecutor Gardner and Lawyer Crane to follow her to her chambers. She looked at Lawyer Crane and asked, “What happened there?”Lawyer Crane lowered her gaze and replied, “Judge Bill, I don’t know what to say. My client didn’t even tell me that she had a hysterectomy.I wouldn’t have asked
In the blink of an eye, it was Paula’s trial. It was a media sensation. The netizens were glued to their television. The Saxon family and Owen were in the living room waiting for the trial to begin.Ben, the reporter, stopped Paula’s lawyer, Sally Crane, and asked, “Miss Crane, congratulations on being chosen to represent Miss Cage. How is your client going to plead?”Sally Crane smiled and replied, “No comment.” Then she walked to the courtroom. Senior Prosecutor Doreen May walked into the courtroom with Prosecutor Amelia Gardner trailing behind.David May, Thorne Ferguson, his mother, Gail Ferguson, and the Cage family were sitting at the back.Judge Bill walked into the courtroom with four judges in tow, then they sat on the bench. Judge Bill banged her gavel and said, “The court is in session.”She asked Miss Paula Cage to stand. Miss Cage and her lawyer, Sally Crane, stood up. Judge Bill looked at Miss Cage and asked, “How do you plead, Miss Cage?”Miss Paula Cage looked at Judge
At the Earl family mansion, Mr Earl was in the living room with his daughter, Penny, and his son-in-law, Clement. He looked at them and said, “Today, I attended Bella’s court case. She looked haggard and thin.Bella thought the judge would be lenient to her because she was disabled. However, the lawyers hired by the deceased families didn’t show any mercy. They were looking for a heavy sentence.In the end, Bella was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment. She couldn’t believe her ears when she heard the verdict; she fainted. Tracy has destroyed the lives of many people.”Even though Penny and Bella’s relationship was bad, she was still her baby sister. She felt sad for her and replied, “I hope Bella will be in the same prison cell with Mom to help her around.”Her father nodded his head, then he decided to change the subject and asked, “My children, is everything ready for your engagement banquet?”Penny shook her head and said, “Daddy, we decided to postpone our engagement banquet.