Katherine's eyes burned with fury as she watched Sebastian and Lillian lying on the bed together, their bodies close in sleep. She clenched her fists, her mind consumed by anger and bitterness directed solely at Lillian.Mrs. Rojas observed Katherine's seething rage with a calculating expression. This situation presented an opportunity—an opportunity to manipulate Katherine's emotions for her gain, to finally have her way in embarrassing the Alfred family in public.Stepping closer to Katherine, Mrs. Rojas spoke in a low voice. "Katherine, come with me," she said, her tone smooth yet filled with underlying intent.Katherine turned to her mother-in-law, her eyes flashing with resentment and almost falling down her cheek. "What do you want?" she demanded, her voice sharp with bitterness.Mrs. Rojas gestured subtly toward her room. "Let's have a private conversation," she suggested, her voice laced with intrigue.Reluctantly, Katherine followed Mrs. Rojas into her room. Once inside, Mrs.
As Katherine lay on the bed that evening, her mind was consumed by Mrs. Rojas's words and the unsettling revelation about her family's alleged betrayal. Tears continued to trickle down her cheeks as she cried with the profound sense of betrayal and fear that gripped her heart.Even though her family tried to kill her one part of her couldn't just do what Mrs Rojas was asking her to do, it was wicked and heartless, but she didn't want to appear weak to them either.Beside her, Katie, her young daughter, stirred and noticed her mother's distress. "Mommy, what's wrong?" Katie asked, her voice tinged with concern.Katherine wiped her tears and forced a smile. "Oh, sweetheart, it's nothing. Mommy's just a little tired," she replied, her voice strained.Katie frowned but didn't press further, snuggling closer to her mother for comfort.After a few moments, Katherine gently kissed Katie on the forehead and whispered, "Let's get you to your room, sweetheart."Once Katie was settled in her own
Katherine stood near the entrance of the cafeteria, her gaze fixed on Maya as she happily served the last customer in line. Maya, unaware of Katherine's presence, smiled warmly at the customer, her brown eyes sparkling with kindness.As the customer left, Maya turned toward the counter to clear the table, her attention focused on her task. Katherine's heart raced with a mixture of anger and determination as she watched Maya. She had rehearsed this moment countless times in her mind, preparing for the confrontation she was about to initiate.Finally, with the cafe momentarily empty, Maya looked up and noticed Katherine standing by the entrance. Surprise flickered across Maya's face before she plastered on a polite smile."Katherine! What a surprise to see you here," Maya greeted, her voice tinged with uncertainty.Katherine's expression remained stoic, her eyes fixed on Maya. "We need to talk," she said firmly, her voice laced with an underlying intensity.Maya's smile faltered slightly
Mrs. Alfred walked into the mansion with a sad expression. As she delivered the news of Maya's death, a heavy silence fell over the room. Lillian's heart sank, tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably. She collapsed to the ground, overcome with sadness.Katherine, on the other hand, remained stoic and unmoved. Mrs. Alfred noticed Katherine's lack of emotion and gently asked, "Katherine, don't you feel any sadness about Maya's passing?"Katherine glanced at her mother with a cold expression as she rolled her eyes heavenward. "Why should I be sad? Maya wasn't family," she replied curtly.Mrs. Alfred was taken aback by Katherine's careless response. "But she was your foster sister, Katherine. You lived together for years. Surely you must feel something," she implored.Katherine's eyes narrowed, a spark of resentment flashing in her gaze. "I've learned not to waste tears on those who don't matter," she retorted sharply.Lillian, still sobbing on the floor, looked up with tear-streake
Sebastian froze in the doorway, his eyes widening in surprise as he caught sight of Katherine standing near the window in her revealing nightwear. The delicate fabric hugged her figure, displaying her elegant features. He quickly averted his gaze, feeling a rush of discomfort and confusion."Katherine, what are you wearing?" Sebastian stammered, trying to regain his composure. He couldn't understand why Katherine would choose to dress in such a seducing manner when the rest of her family was mourning their foster sister's death, especially considering the strained atmosphere between them.Katherine turned to face Sebastian, her expression unreadable, she bit her lower lip. "I didn't expect to see you here," she replied coolly, her tone laced with a hint of defiance. "Is it a crime to dress to impress, honey?"Sebastian shifted uncomfortably, feeling the weight of the awkward silence between them. "I... I was just coming to check on you," he explained, his voice faltering slightly.Kat
Katherine's eyes widened, her earlier distress momentarily forgotten as her heart started to beat in her chest. She turned to Mrs. Rojas, her voice laced with fear. "What do you mean?" she asked, her tone shaky.Sebastian stepped forward, his expression filled with urgency. "Mom, please tell us. Who killed Maya?" His voice was filled with a mixture of concern and determination.Mrs. Rojas sighed, her eyes scanning the room before she spoke. "I have reasons to suspect that Lillian was involved," she finally said, her words landing heavily in the tense atmosphere.Sebastian's face contorted with disbelief. "Mom, you know that's not true! Lillian would never do something like that," he protested, his voice firm.Katherine's eyes narrowed as she glared at her husband. "Sebastian, you're blinded by your love for Lillian. Open your eyes! She's capable of anything," she interjected, her tone accusing."I'm tired of always having this conversation with you." Sebastian groaned. "Even you, mom?
Sebastian sat beside Lillian on the edge of their bed, the room enveloped in a soft glow from the bedside lamp. Lillian's eyes were red-rimmed from tears shed earlier, but her gaze was steady as she looked at her husband, searching for reassurance amidst the turmoil.Sebastian reached out and took Lillian's hand in his, his touch warm and comforting. "I'll do everything in my power to uncover the truth, Lillian," he said softly, his voice filled with resolve. "We'll find out what really happened to Maya."Lillian nodded, a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty playing across her features. She squeezed Sebastian's hand, grateful for his unwavering support."Sebastian, I can't believe Maya is gone," Lillian said, her voice trembling with emotion. "She didn't deserve this."Sebastian's expression mirrored Lillian's sorrow. "I know, Lillian. We'll get through this together," he replied, his voice calm yet determined.Sebastian pulled Lillian to himself in a tight hug. "My love, I'll stay h
Lilian cut a red rose from the garden rose bush and gave it to Katie, "This is for you."Katie's smile was as bright and beautiful as the sunset she loved so much. She was such a wonderful girl, always so cheerful in the sunshine. "Thanks, Aunty Lilian. I love it." She put the flower into her hair, which fell in perfect ringlets down her back. Katherine was enjoying the afternoon breeze on the veranda when she heard Katie giggling happily, she looked in that direction to see who was with Katie. Her eyes blazed with anger when she saw Lillian. Katherine bit her lower lip angrily and stormed towards Lillian and Katie in the garden. Lillian was caught off guard by her sister's sudden approach, and instinctively pulled Katie closer, shielding her from Katherine's advancing figure."What do you think you're doing, Lillian?" Katherine's voice was sharp and accusing. "You have no right to be playing with Katie. She's my daughter, not yours."Lillian stood her ground, her expression a mix