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2024-10-29 19:42:56In a sprawling 45,000 sq. ft. palace-like estate, men in suits roam around the property armed with M16A4 rifles. They all looked like well-trained military men in fancy clothes. The whole property is like a palace straight out of fairytale books. Beautifully trimmed shrubs and bushes are artfully aligned in the middle of the property, surrounding a majestic artificial waterfall. Pine trees are perfectly lined on both sides of the property as a boundary between the central area and the woods.
The entrance to the property is a steel archway that reads Maxfords at the top. Followed by a spacious driveway, American elms lined up on each side of the driveway. But the grandest of all is the three-story palace-like Victorian mansion—three porches in front and on both sides and two high towers. It's like stepping into another era where royalties are revered. You could imagine a monarch with a fashionable gown and a crown walking around the property with helpers following them a
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-Flashback-What does being a father means? Is it providing everything that your family needs? Or maybe giving them a home that can call their own? Perhaps, loving them is enough? But, is it right that a father was a son first? With a mother who loved him more than anyone in this world? A woman who taught him how to be a man with dignity, compassion, and love?What would a man do if he was placed in a situation where he needs to choose? The family that he didn't want, or th mother who alway loved, and cared for him? What was the choice for him?With breathes so deep and heavy, that it could almost be heard outside the house, Gonzalo sat on the floor. His hands were shaking, and his body was covered in sweat. It's like he just woke up from an endless nightmare. Because, the moment that he saw his wife, and child, his reaction turned to utter shock."What have I done?" His eyes was dancing, more like drowning in fear, confusion, and grief. And, when the tel
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-Flashback-Gilbert Just got home from a business dealing with his boss, some of their best men. Violence was not part of the plan. However, there unforeseen events that occurred, and one sassy response led to insults, until the first shot was fired. Bloodshed was indeed unavoidable."Oh, my God! Are you okay?""It's not my blood. I'm fine, babe.""Thank God."Deborah hugged Gilbert after ensuring that he wasn't hurt. The moment that her heartbeat turned to normal, she remembered her surprised. The memory of Gilbert's look when he said having a child is his greatest dream is still fresh in his mind."What are you doing?" Gilbert asked in confusion while watching her rummage through her back."Here,""What is—you're—is this—"Deborah smiled widely after seeing his reaction. Gilbert was bewildered as he stare at the pregnancy test. His reaction was a mix of shock and utter happiness. He even needed to fin
