Third Person's POV: The lazy afternoon was supposed to be a peaceful respite for Anna, but fate had other plans. As she dozed off, her ringing cellphone went unanswered, and John was left with no choice but to call the landline. The problem was, amidst the flurry of guests bustling around the house, the persistent ring of the phone went unnoticed. No one seemed to care enough to answer it, but the ringing grew louder and more urgent with every passing moment. It was only when Anna stirred from her nap and picked up the phone that she realized something was amiss. Her father's voice on the other end of the line was shaky and tense, and Anna's heart sank after what she heard. "Ac...ci...dent", Anna stuttered, her breath catching in her throat. John hung up the phone without giving any details, leaving Anna frozen in shock. Tears streamed down her face as she tried to process the news, and a concerned guest noticed her change of expression. Anna couldn't hold back her emotions any lon
Third Person's POV:The nurse's words were like a punch to the gut, leaving everyone speechless and shaking with fear. John stepped forward, his voice barely above a whisper as he asked the question that hung heavy in the air: "Wh...What happened to mom?""She lost a significant amount of blood due to the multiple cuts on her body. We urgently need two bags of O-negative blood, but unfortunately, we don't have that blood type in our hospital," the nurse explained, her voice grave and serious."What do you mean you don't have her blood type?" Mason demanded, his fear and panic palpable."It means we need to get that blood as soon as possible to save her life," the nurse replied and it was terrifying for everyone to hear.Mason refused to give up hope. He pleaded to the nurse to continue the operation and promised that they would find the blood their grandmother needed."We have no other options, Mason. I don't think any of our family members have the same blood group as my grandmother
Third Person's POV: Stepping into the cabin, Isabel's heart sank at the sight of Nina, weakened and shattered by the accident. While Nina's injuries were minor, they still caused her considerable pain. Nina's eyes flickered open, and a wave of relief washed over her as she recognized Isabel's presence. Tears welled up in Isabel's eyes as she witnessed her mother-in-law's suffering, aching to trade places with her and alleviate the pain she had endured. With a gentle voice that masked her own anguish, Isabel asked, "How are you feeling, Mom?" "I think I'll be alright", Nina replied, her voice tinged with concern. "But I can't help worrying about Mason's grandmother. She was badly hurt. How is she, Isabel?" "Relax, Mom. Grandmother is doing fine", Isabel reassured her, attempting to ease her worries. However, Nina sensed a hint of deception in Isabel's words. In a sudden burst of determination, Nina sat up, determined to uncover the truth for herself. Isabel stood helplessly, unsur
Third Person's POV: Noticing Isabel's unease, Jeremy continued their conversation, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. "Are you related to Mason's family? I'm actually quite close with Mason. Even he's one of my friends. But I've never heard of you before", he remarked, observing Isabel with curiosity. Isabel was caught off guard by his sudden inquiry. Moreover, she feared revealing her true identity as Mason's wife, concerned that it might provoke a negative reaction from Mason later. "I'm not related to his family, but they graciously allowed me to stay in their house for a while, for which I'm extremely grateful. That's why I want to assist them in their time of need", Isabel replied, resorting to a lie as she saw no other option. Jeremy's astuteness led him to suspect that she was hiding something, but he chose not to press further if she wasn't willing to share. Nevertheless, he couldn't help but be struck by her kindness and selflessness, a rare trait to encounter among
Third Person's POV:Isabel's desperate situation left her with no choice but to turn to her one trusted confidant, Olivia. Aware of the burden she was about to place on her friend, Isabel hesitated before seeking her assistance, knowing it would disrupt Olivia's day. Nevertheless, she had no alternative until she could regain her strength.Meanwhile, Olivia had grown increasingly concerned about Isabel's prolonged absence and lack of communication. Worried for her well-being, she was on her way to Mason's house to investigate when Isabel's call finally came through. The sound of Isabel's voice brought immense relief, hinting that she might be safe."Where have you been? I called you countless times last night, but you never bothered to answer", Olivia exclaimed, her irritation evident as she barked at Isabel."I'm sorry, something unexpected happened. I need your help, Olivia. Can we meet?" Isabel pleaded, her guilt palpable as she reluctantly sought Olivia's aid, aware of the inconve
Third Person's POV:Olivia's words tumbled out uncontrollably, a torrent of revelations about Mason's mistreatment of Isabel since the day they exchanged vows. She knew she shouldn't be the one to expose these painful truths, but she felt compelled to prevent Jeremy from naively idolizing Mason as a paragon of virtue.Jeremy stood there, stunned and disbelieving. The shocking accounts of Isabel's suffering at the hands of Mason's family flooded his mind. He recalled the countless times he had seen her anxiety and worry, a result of the relentless torment she endured from those who judged her solely based on her appearance. Jeremy had never expected such cruelty from someone he had deemed decent, his perception shattered by the truth that had been unveiled since he first met Isabel.Regret clawed at Jeremy's conscience as he questioned his agreement to let Isabel donate her kidney. If he had known the depth of her suffering beforehand, he would have never allowed her to extend such kin
Third Person's POV:"Why the silence, Mason?" Olivia taunted, her voice dripping with scorn. She couldn't fathom why he remained wordless, as if he were harboring thoughts of inflicting more pain on Isabel, now that he faced the harsh reality of his actions.Little did Olivia know, Mason's mind was consumed by the memories of his misbehavior towards Isabel. He replayed every hurtful moment, realizing that she was the only one who had selflessly extended a helping hand. The weight of his guilt overwhelmed him to the point where words failed him.Olivia grew even angrier when she received no response from him, convinced that her assumptions were correct. Her fury boiled over, and she stormed towards Mason, grabbing his collar with a fierce grip.Addison, taken aback by Olivia's sudden outburst, stood stunned, unsure of how to intervene. Fear of Olivia's wrath had paralyzed her, leaving her unable to stop the unfolding scene.Unperturbed by Addison's feeble attempt to intervene, Olivia l
Third Person's POV:Mason's words hung in the air, charged with an undercurrent of lingering bitterness. "Remember that day we searched for grandmother's blood? You deceived us, Addison. Despite her critical state, you chose to lie. It's etched in my mind ever since."Caught off guard, Addison felt as if she had been caught red-handed. She had never anticipated that Mason would uncover her deception. She realized that he wouldn't have spoken so confidently if he wasn't absolutely certain."How... How can you say that I lied?" Addison's curiosity and anxiety mingled in her voice as she desperately sought an explanation for his revelation.Mason's response was laced with a hint of irony. "Isn't it obvious? I was there when you were having your wedding dress fitting, remember? You openly discussed your weight while taking your measurements. Your weight was perfectly suitable for donating blood, wasn't it?" He reminded her of a forgotten detail, leaving Addison without a plausible excuse