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Christina felt relieved after finding a place to stay, and when she went back, Francis was delighted to hear about the news too. She believed there were still many kind-hearted souls in the world. Life would have been great if she had never encountered disgusting people like Heather and Serena.Travis, who had been sharing a bedroom with Christina, was over the moon upon learning that he was to have a room to himself. “Mommy, when can we move?”She patted his head lovingly. “I’ll take you to see the place tomorrow. We can move in two days later!”“Hooray!”As laughter filled the room, she noticed an incoming phone call from John. Her face fell instantly. “What do you want?”“Christina, I need to talk to you. Let’s meet up.”John dared not show up here for fear of getting into a row with Francis. Therefore, he had to meet up with his daughter elsewhere.She was infuriated at the man after learning that he actually agreed on having Serena as the surrogate. This was good timing.
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This was why Christina left home to go abroad. Who knew how much she had suffered during those three years. The mistake was made, yet John still regretted it every minute of his life.She initially refused to believe that John had allowed this to happen when Serena first told her. However, the remorse written all over his face right now explained it all! An intense pain filled her heart. To begin with, why did her mother choose to be with a horrible man like him? Why did she have a man of such loose morals to be her father?“Christina, I know this is all my fault, that I made the decision without consulting you first. But Sophia and Serena are innocent. They did it for your good. Please don’t hate them because they were just trying to help.”“For me?” She felt like laughing aloud. Even at a time like this, John did not forget to defend the mean mother and daughter. Did he really think she was stupid?Even a dumb person could tell Serena’s conspiracy. She favored up to Heather in
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Colors drained off John’s face as he looked at Christina’s receding figure. Her personality was exactly the same as her mother’s!Frustrated, she was quiet the entire way back. Who knew how John acquired his antique collection? Perhaps through abuse of power or even bribery!She would not have divorce Michael so easily if she cared about materialistic things.What annoyed her most was how easily he was duped by Sophia and Serena. He must be really stupid for failing to see the duo’s wild ambitions!An ignorant and foolish man like him did not deserve to be her father!She was completely disappointed in that man.Noticing that she looked quite low, Francis asked, “Christina, why did John want to meet up?”So she told him about John’s suggestion to move in with him and Francis snorted with his teeth clenched in hatred.Then, she mentioned how John and Sophia gave Serena permission to have a child with Michael three years ago.Prior to this, Francis knew that Michael had cheated
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“Your mother had a collector friend who asked her to help look after some antiques, calligraphy, and paintings. But for some reason they all turned out to be fake!”“What does this have to do with John?” Christina did not understand.“John was going after your mother during that time and he always visited her in her house…” Francis did not finish the sentence.Christina remembered that John had mentioned his collection of antiques during their meeting earlier. Moreover, Sophia and Serena had no idea about the collection as it was meant to be passed on to her.Her heart sank. “Uncle, do you mean John secretly swapped Mom’s antiques with the counterfeits?”Francis nodded but then shook his head again. “It’s only a wild guess as I don’t have proof. It’s possible that your mother’s friend gave her the counterfeits from the beginning!”“Uncle, I’m certain John stole the collection!” A flurry of emotions chased across her face as she brought up what John had told her just now.“Christ
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“Mister said that he didn't have a girlfriend last time and he wants Mommy to be his girlfriend, but why is he getting married to another woman?” Travis was upset. “Mister is a big liar! Uncle Matthew is a big liar as well. I’ve already called him daddy, but he doesn’t want us now!”Christina carried his tiny body in her arms. She knew that her son longed for a father’s love, and he always wanted a father. If he knew that the mister on the television was his dad, he would be very disappointed.For such a cold-blooded father, she hoped Travis would never know who he was.Just then, Francis came back and saw Christina sitting on the couch, watching Michael’s engagement conference. “Christina, are you okay?”“I’m fine, Uncle Francis. I have given up on him long ago.” Francis was worried that Christina would get upset when she saw the news regarding their engagement.Looking at Christina’s tough expression, Francis was especially desolated. “Christina, I promised your mother that I’d
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The doctor did say that there was another way. However, that would require Christina to have another baby with Travis’s father, and the new-born baby’s umbilical cord blood could then be used to cure her son’s leukemia.While Christina sat on the corridor bench crying, Sean comforted her. “If there’s no other way, then you have to do it. We need to save Travis.”She shook her head. “Wanting me to bear a baby for that disgusting man again? I can’t do it!”“Christina, there’s no other way. You must do it for the sake of Travis. After all, he’s Michael’s son too. As long as you tell him the truth, he won’t just stand there and do nothing.”“It’s useless. He already said that he will marry Serena, which means he has decided to forget about our past. Why do I need to disgrace myself by asking him for help?”“Even if there is little hope, you should still try. We can’t just watch Travis’s health worsen day after day.”“Travis is my son, and I’m, too, unwilling to see him tortured by th
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Besides, Michael knew that Christina did not genuinely want to get back together with him.Christina hated Serena, so to call him at such a crucial time, she must want to get even with Serena by ruining their engagement and use this opportunity to embarrass Serena.“Christina, I don’t care why you’re telling me all of this, and I won’t call off the engagement.” Michael finished his sentence before he hung up the phone.She did not want to hear Michael’s voice at all. However, for the sake of Travis, she had to put up with the embarrassment and call him again.Michael’s phone rang twice before he hung up. So she called once again, but he had switched off his phone by then. Christina’s hands fell weakly from her ear. Her whole body was shaking and her face was pale. She was surprised that Michael did not ask her anything, and his words repeated in her mind. ‘No matter what your purpose is, I won’t call off the engagement.’‘Fine, Michael. If anything happens to Travis, I’ll make y
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“John came to me before, saying that he wants to bequeath me a fortune and among them are some valuable antiques and paintings. I rejected him then, but I think it’ll be enough to cure Travis’s disease if I can get my hands on it.”“Christina, don’t force yourself. Let me handle the money.” Sean knew the hate Christina had towards John because never once did she beg John for help even when she was put in a dead-end. Hence, she must feel helpless to suggest it now. “I’m not forcing myself, I was just too naive back then. Besides, if my son and I can have an easier life with the money, then why not? For my son, I’d do anything.”“My son has suffered a lot with me because of my cowardness and avoidance issues, yet meanwhile the people who hurt me are still living an extravagant and carefree life. So why should I let them be? Not only do I want the money, but I want to make them feel bad forever too.”The sudden changes in Christina frightened Sean. “Christina, don’t be too extreme. N
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In fact, Matthew was the one who planned this entire thing. He had been keeping a close eye on Rachel since she returned.He could let bygones be bygones if she was willing to settle down. However, the woman did not learn from past mistakes and once again partnered up with Serena to plot against Christina.Matthew went along with their plan. He even found someone to set this up to lure them into the trap.Christina’s due date was approaching after Rachel and Serena were taken care of. Michael began making preparations for Travis’ transplant operation.He hired the best hematologist and gynecologist before arranging for both Christina and Travis’ operation to take place in the same hospital.The delivery went smoothly. Christina gave birth to a baby girl, and Heather was over the moon.Everything had gone well, and it was about time to start on Travis’ operation. Christina was accompanied by Matthew and Rachel whereas Heather stayed close by the baby’s side. Michael comforted Chri
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Besides, even if the plan failed, intentionally causing a pregnant woman to miscarry was not considered homicide by the country’s criminal law. The punishment was less serious as the behavior would be categorized as an assault occasioning bodily harm.Assault and criminal homicide were two completely different crimes.Rachel agreed to the suggestion. Scarface was indeed a ruthless man. He came up with this vicious revenge that would put Christina in pain forever.Upon agreeing on the details of the plan, Scarface and his friends from the streets proceeded to kidnap Christina. Rachel and Serena were told to sit tight and wait for the good news.Scarface had a well-thought-out plan and got his hands on Christina before long. Her head was covered with a black cloth as they forcefully pushed her into the van.Serena and Rachel were already at the agreed-upon location when Scarface instructed Christina to step out of the vehicle. The latter’s belly was round, and both of her hands were
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“Just a little while ago.” Sean came closer. “Christina, we need to talk.”She nodded and followed him to the garden. He helped her to get comfortable on the bench. “Do you believe in fate?”She shook her head, unsure where this was leading. “I didn’t either as I’m a firm believer that hard work always pays off. But now I do.”He looked her in the eye. “I’ve been lost and struggled a lot since that incident, unsure how to face you. After considering this seriously for the past few days, I’ve finally mustered enough courage to meet you again.”A sigh escaped her lips. “Sorry, Sean. It’s all my fault.”“No! It has nothing to do with you, Christina. It’s my fault that my love is not strong enough. I discovered that Suzy is really great after spending the past few months with her. She’s just like you. She’s gentle, kind, pure, and adorable. I realized I’ve fallen in love with her.”This was not what he really thought.He loved Christina since the beginning of time and believed he
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“That’s old history. We think Michael is actually pretty good.”“We? Who do you mean?” Christina teased.Ariel and Matthew had been spending a lot of time together lately. Christina went through that herself and understood the passion in her friend’s eyes. This silly girl was actually in love. She could not be happier for her.“Who else? Matthew, of course!” Ariel glared at Christina.“I say whatever’s on my mind, unlike you, who always keep everything to yourself and get stuck in dilemmas. Every good opportunity slips past you because of your indecisiveness!” “How can I not be? I promised to marry him but I’m now trying to convince him to marry someone else. Is this really the best thing for him? Will he be happy?”Ariel questioned after a brief silence, “Christina, let me ask you this. Who do you care for more? Michael or Sean?”Christina asked herself the same question too. She naturally cared more about Michael in the past, but she also started to develop a strong feeling f
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“I will, Dad, don’t worry. I’ll listen to Sister,” Suzy replied.“Christina.” John grabbed Christina’s hand in his own. “My greatest regret in this life is failing to take good care of you and your mother. I’m going to meet your mother soon. I hope she’ll forgive me!”Tears rolled down Christina’s cheeks. Men would speak kindly in the presence of death. She was unsure if Molly would forgive him, but she had long forgiven her father.He strained to pull Suzy and Christina’s hands closer together as he looked at them with pleading eyes. “The both of you must live peacefully together. Suzy, listen to your sister, and Christina, you must take good care of her on my behalf.”Christina looked at Suzy before nodding quietly. Then, John shifted his glance to Michael.“I’ve done many wrongs in this life. I betrayed my wife and disappointed my daughter. I hope you’ll do better than me. I’ll hand over Christina to you now. I’ll come back to haunt you as a stubborn ghost if you dare to wr
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Suzy felt guilt-ridden and knew she was not in the position to demand anything from Christina. However, her mother had gone mad. She did not wish to see Christina continuing the fight with her mother.At a loss for what to do, she cried her heart out while in Christina’s arms.Sean felt a heavy feeling in his chest. He knew Christina too well after all the years they spent together. She was a soft-hearted person behind her stubborn facade. Seeing others in sorrow was her greatest weakness.There was no doubt she would choose to forgive Suzy and accept her as her sister.If that was the case, then the marriage between them was destined to fail. Christina would reject him for the sake of the child in her sister’s belly.At this moment, he was thinking of how everything was falling apart at this moment even after he had consistently pursued her all these years. He stood there in a daze for a long time before finally heaving a sigh.Perhaps this was their destiny. Suzy cried for a
