"I don't need to discuss anything, just get me my daughter," Mary retorted, refusing to back down.He literally kidnapped Alisha. Who does he think he is? It's despicable. What is there to talk about?She doesn't understand, and she doesn't want to understand. All she wants is Alisha; everything else is secondary."I said, tone down your voice, old lady. I'm not doing anything to you because my Angel is close to you. But if you direct this attitude towards my mom, I swear..." Alice let his words hang, leaving the threat implied.He believed she would understand the rest on her own. He knew he wouldn't come across as innocent or kind.Mary was startled by his tone and warning. She clenched her fists in anxiety and anger. "I want Alisha," she said, her voice lower this time."Good. But you're not getting her," Alice declared, raising his eyebrows.He was relieved that Mary had lowered her tone. He usually hated disrespect, but yelling or a disrespectful tone of voice pressed his buttons

Alisha opened her eyes, hearing Alice's words. Her eyes were red, tears still dripping from them.She glared at Alice, which truly shocked both Alice and Daisy.Daisy couldn't believe that this was the same Alisha who looked so cute and fragile moments ago.Her eyes weren't just screaming rage; they were screaming power.Alice wasn't shocked by Alisha's glare; he was shocked because this was the same fire he had seen in the office yesterday before Alisha lost consciousness.When she called him ‘Daddy’ and took the lead, it was the same aura.Now it was hard for him to believe that she was the same girl who talked foolishly and seemed so innocent.And then suddenly she behaved like this; it felt like she was possessed.She felt that too, because how could someone change so much, from innocent one moment to something else the next?"What are you looking at, Angel? Don't give me that look," Alice provoked her.He did want to see what she could do; he wanted to see the same girl who drove

Mary apologised, feeling lost and unsure of what else to do on behalf of Alisha.Even if Alisha isn't at fault, and Mary understands Alisha's intentions were to protect her, it doesn't excuse the outcome.In life, some people wield significant authority, and while Mary was researching Alice online, it became apparent that not everything was as it seemed.Yet, this doesn't change the fact that Alice's power and influence are evident, and he holds sway over many.He is a controversial and sinister figure, and everyone is eager to uncover more about him, though information may be scarce."Please, Alice, an elder, apologize to you. Please calm down," Daisy pleaded, clutching her son tightly as he tried to break free.Alice's eyes seethed with malice and rage; he made no effort to restrain himself.All he desires is to exact revenge on Alisha and demonstrate the consequences of crossing him."And why should I accept the apology? What if I refuse?" Alice's grin was unnerving, resembling tha

"How are you feeling, Alisha? Are your feet feeling better now?" Mary asked, smiling as she once again changed the bandage.A week had already passed, and somehow Mary and Alisha were holding up well together, but Alice hadn't come to disturb them. Alisha was just resting due to her injuries.Mary was glad that Alisha was slowly returning to her usual self. She was healing—her wounds, her eyes—everything now looked happier than when she found Alisha at that monstrous mansion."I'm feeling better, Mother. I think I should start going to college now. It's already been over a week, and I'm missing out on a lot," Alisha said. She no longer felt the pain in her feet.Since the day she left Alice's house, she had been getting nightmares, but they were slowly changing.She enjoyed being with the kids and Mary's company. Slowly, things started to feel better. She didn't know how long this feeling would last because she still felt paranoid about what might happen if he came back and did someth

"Have a wonderful day, sweetheart," Mary whispered, planting a tender kiss on Alisha's forehead before dropping her off at college."Thanks, Mother. I'll be fine," Alisha smiled warmly as she stepped into the bustling campus.A wave of contentment washed over Alisha as she immersed herself in the familiar surroundings of her beloved college. Education had always been her refuge, a sanctuary she cherished, alongside the simple pleasures of eating and sleeping."Hey there," a melodious voice interrupted Alisha's thoughts, drawing her attention.Turning, Alisha's gaze met the sight of a girl with radiant brown hair and a friendly smile, making her way towards her.Perplexed, Alisha squinted slightly, trying to place the girl and recall if they had crossed paths before. The warmth in the stranger's smile suggested a level of familiarity Alisha couldn't quite grasp."Um, sorry, do I know you?" Alisha inquired, her voice tinged with confusion."You might not know me, but I certainly know yo