Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 1991 - Kabanata 2000

Lately, Thomas had been completely consumed by preparations. Now that Sharon was carrying their child, all of that planning was no longer necessary.The gentle aroma of porridge lingered in the air.Thomas's gaze burned like a fierce flame, as if he could scorch her through and through.Sharon could no longer bear it. She opened her eyes again.Thomas tilted his head slightly and asked, "You're awake? Sharon… do you want to sleep a little longer?"Sharon no longer felt sleepy. "No."He picked up the bowl from the table and tested the porridge's temperature. "Since you're not going to sleep, eat a little first."He brought the spoon to her lips. Though Sharon had little appetite, thinking of the child inside her, she still took a bite.Her stomach wasn't strong. After eating about a third, she couldn't continue.Thomas didn't force her. Instead, he quietly finished the rest of the porridge himself.Seeing this, Sharon asked, "You haven't eaten anything all this time?""Mhm,"

Thomas's proposal cut through the haze like a shaft of light. It felt like there was no better solution. She and Thomas couldn't remain in this stalemate forever.Sharon nodded. "Alright."Thomas promised her that once her body fully recovered, they could proceed with the hypnosis.A week later, Sharon was discharged from the hospital. During her stay, both Carmen and Carter came to visit.Carmen couldn't help thinking that Thomas was not only handsome but also brilliant. Any child he fathered would surely be both beautiful and intelligent. As for the Ferrero family's hereditary conditions… both she and Sharon tacitly agreed not to mention them. Worrying now wouldn't change anything—perhaps the child wouldn't inherit them at all.Carmen was in high spirits knowing Sharon was pregnant.Carter, on the other hand, felt a complex mix of emotions. As a man, he knew that once Sharon gave birth to this child, even if Thomas truly forgot, their ties could never be completely severed.Be

Sharon turned to Dr. Celio. "How did you know?"Dr. Celio froze for a moment, then stammered, "I… I just guessed. I wanted to remind you, in case… in case you might have overlooked it."Sharon's impression of Dr. Celio had always been positive. Last time, she had noticed Dr. Dole acting strangely and had warned her. If not for Dr. Celio, Sharon might still be deceived by Thomas.She lowered her voice. "Thank you for the reminder, Dr. Celio. I'll be careful."Dr. Celio hesitated before asking, "Does… Thomas know about this?"Sharon nodded. "Yes, he does."After another pause, she asked cautiously, "Then… what have you decided? What will you do about the child?""We've decided to keep the baby."Dr. Celio knew she was overstepping. Their relationship wasn't close enough to discuss something so personal. Realizing this, she smiled wryly. "No wonder Thomas agreed to the hypnosis. The child's arrival will certainly help with his recovery… congratulations, Sharon."They chatted a wh

Thomas gripped the steering wheel tightly. "Sharon… do you have to be so cruel?"Sharon gazed out the window. "You should know why we can coexist peacefully right now. Some things, even if you pretend they never happened, can never return to how they were."Thomas didn't reply. The air in the car grew heavy and stifling.They drove on in silence until they arrived at Uriah's villa.Dr. Celio waited with her usual gentle smile. "Sharon, Thomas, welcome. Dr. Dole is preparing for the hypnosis. It will start shortly."Sharon nodded. "Thank you for your efforts."Dr. Celio glanced at Sharon, then at Thomas, whose face was unreadable. She sensed the tension between them but said nothing, remaining quietly to the side.Then, rustling came from the bushes nearby.Before Sharon could react, something leaped out and lunged at her.Thomas's eyes darkened instantly, sharp as blades, and his movements were lightning-fast.By the time Sharon saw clearly, Thomas had already grabbed the sma

Sharon couldn't believe her eyes. "You… Julliard?!"Dr. Celio—or rather, Julliard—smiled. "Sharon, I'm glad. Even with this new face, you could still recognize me."Sharon froze. She had never imagined that the person standing before her—the one she thought was Dr. Celio—was actually Julliard."Why… aren't you dead?" she asked.Julliard's eyes twisted into something both strange and terrifying. "Why aren't I dead? Do you really think this half-living, half-dead wreck of mine is any different from being dead?" That fire… it nearly destroyed my face completely. Sharon, you have no idea how much it hurt… I was so close… just a little more, and I would have truly died in that fire!"His voice grew unsteady, his emotions spiraling into madness. His eyes, wild and unhinged, glimmered with an almost horrifying intensity as they locked on hers."To fully replace Dr. Celio, I kidnapped her, altered my face to look like hers, and even underwent gender reassignment. But I couldn't kill he