บททั้งหมดของ Once Forbidden, Now Forever : บทที่ 81 - บทที่ 90

NORA'S POV I brushed off the hair on Duke's face as he turned beside me. He had dozed off as soon as we landed at the airport in Del Mar and right now we were in a cab heading for my father's house. He had been surprised when I told him that we would be taking a little trip out of town. This was the second time he'd ever get on a plane so he was very excited about it especially since I told him that we were going to visit his grandfather. " I didn't know that I had a grandfather" Those had been his words. He wasn't disappointed, instead he was excited by the news of having an additional family member. Jason had dropped us a the airport this morning and ofcourse waited till we boarded the plane before leaving. I am soo grateful to have such a human in my life and I really cannot thank him enough because deep down, I needed all of the support that I could get. As we neared the street, an overwhelming feeling of emotions washed over me. It was nostalgic. The last time I was here was

CHAPTER 83NORA'S POV " My dear grandson.... how are you?" My father asked Duke " I'm fine grandpa...... how are you?" Duke asked in return " I have never been better......" Dad replied with a smile.I stood by the door, watching them both as they conversed. My heart was filled with joy.I had imagined this moment for years and now It was finally happening...a grandfather and grandchild moment. " You might want to take a picture" Magdalene whispered into my ears. I didn't even realise that she followed us into the room. I nodded in response. " You're right" I said as I opened my phone and took a few shots. A memory I have longed to have for over 5 years. " They look soo happy together" she continued " Yes they do " I replied. As soon as Dad noticed Magdalene's presence he said to her. " Oh Mag.......I do not know what to say but thank you" I looked between the both of them as dad continued. " Thank you for giving me this opportunity, for giving us this opportunity...... for g

NORA'S POV " I can't believe that she tried to gaslight you into feeling bad about what she did" Jade said into the phone as I got dressed the next morning. I had just come out of the bathroom and was ready to head out with Duke and Magdalene." Little did she know that I had the upper hand already" I replied her and then added. " I already had all the information of what happened in the past, I heard from the horses mouth-my father, so there was no way that she could deny it.....And I was done letting them push me around" I explained " How did Katie take the news of her mother's misdeeds?" She asked " Terribly!" I blurted out and then continued " she was shocked to find out the true story and how her mother had brainwashed her into thinking that I was the daughter of dad's mistress.....can you even imagine? " I asked rhetorically In as much as I was glad that the truth was finally out in the open, I felt bad for Katie. She had been manipulated by her mother all along but then, do

NORA'S POV "Yes, we've arrived at Missouri and we're headed to the address now" I said to Jason over the phone. I was sitted beside Duke with Magdalene at the other side of the cab as the driver drove towards the said address in the envelope. Dad said that he had hired a private detective who was finally able to track my mother down after 1 year of searching. Only God knows what got into him but heaven knows that I was glad that he did. If not, I probably wouldn't be in Missouri here today trying to find my mother." That's good.... what about Duke...did you go along with him?" He asked " Yes I did.....I figured it's best I introduced him to his grandmother after I am able to meet and talk things out with her " I explained to him." I think that's a great idea " he replied " Yes...I need to sort things out here as soon as possible so I can return back to work......" I said to him " I can't believe that you're thinking about work right now " he stated over the phone " Jason just

NORA'S POV "It's not entirely your fault" I said to Hailey " You don't need to make me feel better Nora.....I deserve this, I deserve to feel this way!" She stated out loud and then asked. " What kind of mother abandons her own child?" " You didn't have a choice " I replied her" Oh my dear Nora" she said out loud admidts tears " I just wish things were different.....I really wish it was." I said to her and then continued. " I mean I knew that there was something wrong with the way Mabel treated me, she treated me differently but what could I have done?.... I had no Idea that she wasn't my mother and there was no one to report to!" " That woman!.... She promised to take good care of you and told me that you were happy..." Hailey defended " Oh... happiness was one of the last things I experienced while growing up believe me " I replied her " I cannot believe this " she blurted out as a look of unbelief appeared on her face. " How could they have done that to you?" She asked.I sh