Mr. Alfred was shocked, his face paled as the words sank in. "Katherine? Your sister? How could she..." Lillian quickly interjected, not wanting to escalate the situation further. "Dad, it wasn't intentional. We were arguing, and she was angry. She pushed me, but I don't think she meant to hurt me so badly." Mr. Alfred's eyes narrowed, a mix of disbelief and anger washing over him. "She pushed you? In a fit of rage? Lillian, this isn't the first time something like this has happened. You need to be more careful around her." Before Lillian could respond, the door to her hospital room creaked open, and Katherine walked in, her face etched with guilt. "Lillian, Dad, I... I'm so sorry." Mr. Alfred turned on her, his eyes blazing. "Katherine, what are you doing here? Don't bother pretending you care. You've been nothing but trouble since you came back. You didn't even show up for your mother's burial. Why should we believe you now?" Katherine's face twisted with pain. "Dad, please. I
Lillian stepped out of the car, the fresh scent of the garden wafting over her as she took a deep breath. It was good to be home, even though the mansion felt like a nest of vipers. Katie came running up, her face lighting up with joy as she saw Lillian."Aunt Lillian!" Katie cried, wrapping her arms around Lillian's legs.Lillian bent down, hugging Katie tightly. "Hi, sweetie. I've missed you," she said, forcing a smile despite the lingering pain from her recent ordeal.Katherine stood nearby, her eyes narrowing as she watched the affectionate exchange. Her lips pressed into a thin line, but she didn't say anything. The anger in her gaze was palpable, a silent storm brewing.Mr. Rojas approached, his face softening as he looked at Lillian. "Welcome back, Lillian. I'm so glad to see you up and about.""Thank you, Mr. Rojas," Lillian replied, standing up and smoothing Katie's hair. "I'm glad to be back. The hospital was... not a pleasant experience."Mr. Rojas nodded, his expression se
Mrs. Rojas softened her tone slightly, trying to console her. “You need to trust me, Katherine. We will handle this.” Katherine’s eyes brimmed with tears, and she sank to the floor, sobbing uncontrollably. “You don’t understand,” she choked out. “Lillian is pregnant. I can never have him back now.” Mrs. Rojas was taken aback, her eyes widening in shock. “Pregnant? Are you sure?” Katherine nodded, tears streaming down her face. “Yes, and now Sebastian will never leave her. I’ve lost him forever.” A strange glint appeared in Mrs. Rojas’s eyes as she processed the information. Despite the initial shock, she felt a twisted sense of satisfaction. This turn of events made things even more interesting. “Listen to me, Katherine,” she said, her voice firm but oddly soothing. “This isn’t over. You haven’t lost the battle yet.” Katherine looked up, her eyes filled with hopelessness. “How can you say that? She’s carrying his child. He’ll never come back to me now.” Mrs. Rojas crouched down,
Lillian sat on the veranda, the afternoon sun casting a warm glow over her. She placed a hand on her growing belly, feeling the gentle movements within. It had been getting harder to hide her pregnancy, especially with her stomach beginning to bulge noticeably. The reality of her condition was becoming impossible to conceal. Mrs. Rojas had been acting unusually kind and attentive lately, a change that didn't go unnoticed by Lillian. The older woman would often bring her herbal teas and insist on her resting more. Today was no different. "Lillian, dear," Mrs. Rojas's voice floated through the air as she approached, a tray of steaming tea in her hands. "I've brought you some chamomile. It's good for the nerves." "Thank you," Lillian replied, accepting the cup with a polite smile. She took a sip, the warm liquid soothing her throat. But a nagging suspicion lingered in her mind. Why was Mrs. Rojas suddenly so caring? "How are you feeling today?" Mrs. Rojas asked, her eyes lingering
The tension in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife. Lillian, Sebastian, and Mrs. Rojas sat at one end of the long, polished table, facing the head chairwoman and chairman along with two other head coordinators. The stern expressions on their faces did little to quell the sense of impending doom. The head chairwoman, Ms. Delaney, leaned forward, her eyes sharp and unforgiving. "Today’s board meeting was nothing short of a disgrace. It’s clear that the Alfred family is treating this company as a playground for their personal dramas." Lillian’s heart sank, the weight of the accusation heavy. She glanced at Sebastian, who gave her a slight nod, his face resolute. Ms. Delaney stood up, her voice rising. "Because of the disturbance caused, we have no choice but to suspend the Alfred family from all board meetings until further notice." "No," Lillian whispered, her voice barely audible. She felt the world slipping from under her feet. "Please, you don’t understand." The head c
Lillian emerged from the conference room, her heart heavy with disappointment and frustration. The tense atmosphere still lingered around her like a suffocating cloud as she spotted Katherine engaged in an intense conversation with one of the board members nearby. Determination surged within her, overshadowing the fatigue from the chaotic meeting.Approaching her sister, Lillian's steps were measured, her gaze unwavering. "Katherine," she called out, her voice carrying a mix of concern and accusation.Katherine turned sharply, her features hardened. "What now, Lillian?" she retorted, her tone laced with irritation.Lillian's heart pounded as she faced Katherine, her eyes blazing with anger. "How could you do this?" she demanded, her voice quivering with emotion. "You've jeopardized everything—our family's reputation, our livelihood."Katherine's expression hardened, her lips curling into a sneer. "Oh, spare me the lecture, Lillian," she shot back, her voice dripping with disdain. "You
Katherine's eyes filled with tears as she stormed out of the living room, her heart pounding with a mix of rage and humiliation. She barely registered the concerned looks from the Rojas family, or the horrified expressions on the faces of her own family. All she could think about was the sting of her father's slap and the overwhelming sense of betrayal.Mr. Alfred stood there, his face a mix of anger and regret. The tension in the room was palpable, and he felt the weight of embarrassment pressing down on him. He turned to the Rojas family, his voice heavy with regret. "I'm deeply sorry for what just happened. Please understand, this is not how we usually are."As he turned to leave, Mr. Rojas stepped forward, his voice calm but firm. "Mr. Alfred," he called out, stopping him in his tracks. "I understand family conflicts, but you must teach your daughters how to behave. This kind of chaos can't continue."Mr. Alfred nodded, his expression solemn. "I'll do my best," he replied, his voi
Katherine's eyes filled with tears as she stormed out of the living room, her heart pounding with a mix of rage and humiliation. She barely registered the concerned looks from the Rojas family, or the horrified expressions on the faces of her own family. All she could think about was the sting of her father's slap and the overwhelming sense of betrayal.Mr. Alfred stood there, his face a mix of anger and regret. The tension in the room was palpable, and he felt the weight of embarrassment pressing down on him. He turned to the Rojas family, his voice heavy with regret. "I'm deeply sorry for what just happened. Please understand, this is not how we usually are."As he turned to leave, Mr. Rojas stepped forward, his voice calm but firm. "Mr. Alfred," he called out, stopping him in his tracks. "I understand family conflicts, but you must teach your daughters how to behave. This kind of chaos can't continue."Mr. Alfred nodded, his expression solemn. "I'll do my best," he replied, his voi