“How’s Uncle John feeling?” “Still going through regular checkups. The doctors will know more after closer observation.” “Alright then. Take care and don’t tire out yourself. I’ll call again.” Serena clenched her teeth in frustration. Michael had never been so anxious to meet her. It must be to talk about breaking up. Fortunately, her mother anticipated this and told her to avoid him by staying in the hospital. He wished to clear the air between them but that was the last thing she wanted. Doing so meant there would be nothing left between them. There might still be a sliver of hope if she avoided having the conversation. No matter how eager he was, there was no way he would talk things out with her in John’s hospital room. This was a pretty useful shield. Winona went looking for Heather the following day after she spoke with Sophia on the phone. Heather was sulking on the couch. She heaved a heavy sigh, looking sickly. “What should I do now? My reputation is ruined. How am
“Not yet!” Heather heaved a sigh. “John is hospitalized after coughing up blood and that’s keeping Sophia occupied. The Garcias themselves are in a hot mess. They don’t have the time to sort out Michael and Serena’s affairs.” She did not wish to burden the Garcia family even more at this time. “You’re right. This has to wait until John is discharged from the hospital.” “Stop always agreeing with me and come up with an idea already! Christina’s able to conceive now and Michael gushes about her all day. What should I do if she’s pregnant with his child? It’s too late for me to intervene if that happens!” Heather was yearning to have grandchildren but not one delivered by Christina. “Speaking of children, hear this out.” Winona considered briefly. “Michael’s a responsible person. He’s not going to abandon Serena if she’s conceived his child.” “It’s easier said than done. Do you think I haven’t given this a go?” Heather shook her head. “Serena’s a decent young lady and she’s to
Winona frowned. “Suzy came from the countryside. She has no background or anybody to rely on, and she can’t assist Michael either. Both of them aren’t from the same family background, just like Christina back then!” “I can’t care too much right now. Anyone is fine, as long as it’s not Christina!” Winona would definitely stop her. “I need you to be more cautious about it. After all, John is the mayor, and it’s best for us not to argue with the officials. Michael broke up with his daughter, so if he takes his revenge on the Larsons, you won’t be able to remain in Perth.” Heather laughed bizarrely as she was not worried by this. “You still don’t know about it yet? I heard John is about to be screwed. He almost got caught by the police when he went to the metropolitan area, and his secretary was isolated. It won’t be too long until his turn!” If John fell. Serena’s identity as the mayor’s daughter would be gone. Surely, Heather would not let her son marry a woman like that. It wa
The Mayor and his secretary went to the metropolitan area together, but John came back alone. Even though Sophia did not notice it earlier, she felt something was not right too when she heard it from Winona. “Yes.” Sophia was terrified when she heard John confirming it. “John, you better not let anything happen to you! If anything happens to you, what will happen to our daughter and me in the future!” “Don’t worry about it. It’ll be fine.” John was getting impatient. Instead of listening to his words, Sophia was worried about their future protection, which made John feel uneasy. Sophia’s reaction was quick as she changed the subject instantly. “John, what can I do for you now?” “Just pretend like nothing happened. Come and visit me at the hospital every day. Everything as usual, and don’t let anybody get something on us.” “Okay, you’re the boss.” Sophia did not return home after she left the hospital. Instead, she went straight to the beauty salon located in the downtown
“What else could it be? Michael wants to cut ties with Serena. She cried, and she tried to commit suicide by slitting her wrist!” “Goddamn it. How dare Michael bully Serena. I won’t forgive him!” Davis was champing at the bit with anger. “Serena is pure and innocent. She didn’t even despise him for being married once, but he dares to be unsatisfied with her?” Davis soothed Sophia after he finished. “Babe, don’t you worry. There are tons of men better than Michael. If it couldn’t work, then we’ll find a better one for her.” “Serena’s stubborn, though. She only wants Michael. You know that!” Sophia was hot under the collar, so she stretched her hands and squeezed Davis’s arm, “I should’ve known that you’re useless. It would be better for me to form a plan with Winona!” Davis winced in pain, but he did not dare to resist. “Sophia, Winona isn’t a simple woman, you shouldn’t get too close to her. Otherwise, we’ll be doomed if she tricks us.” “You don’t need to worry about that.
Davis shook his head. “You don’t need to think about this matter. I’ll take care of it.” It was not that Davis did not want to leave. It was because Sophia had something on him. Hence, no matter where he hid, it would be useless. Davis quietly regretted it as he blamed himself for being a pervert and doing something wrong on a whim. In the morning, Michael drew his hand back to hug Christina tighter, who was in his arms. Christina’s body was full of hickeys and scars, and Michael was the one who left them on her yesterday night. Michael lowered his head and kissed her face as he could not believe everything in front of him. “Christina, I’m getting back together with you. That’s great!” The last time they had sex was when Christina was unconscious, but this time, it was the real deal. They were both sober, and Michael was turned on like never before. Christina was still sleeping because she was too tired. Thus, Michael got off the bed carefully to shower then he went to the
It was not secured if they only had sex once, and the following days were vital for her ovulation period. Thus, Christina thought of her own plan as she could only put up with the shame and bear it for a few more nights. Christina was shocked by Michael’s cooking skills when she looked at the kitchen, where Michael was busy cooking, because she did not know when Michael had learned to cook. Michael turned his head and smiled when he saw Christina’s expression. “You must be curious about why I know how to cook, right?” Christina kept quiet, but Michael still explained to her. “Back then, I was used to your food, so after you left, I was not pleased by the servant’s food. I recalled every detail from when you’re cooking and practiced it myself. My cooking skills have improved significantly over these past few years. I’m sure that you will be satisfied.” “Oh,” Christina answered him, then she did not speak anymore. Michael told her that he was always thinking about her, but Chri
Winona Harris and Molly Williams were stepsisters and shared the same mother. Initially, the both of them got along well, but it was what had happened between them later on that transformed them into sworn enemies. Honestly, none of this would have happened if not for John Garcia, and it was the reason why Winona had detested him to his core.Although her mother had left the Williams family, she had never forgotten about her son and daughter who were living there, and brought Winona back to pay them a visit once.The visit ended up with both of them being kicked out of the Williams family. As the vulgarities flew, the elders accused her mother of debauchery, calling her a wench that ran away with another adulterer before their son’s first death anniversary. Winona was just three years old and it was the first time someone had called her a b*stard. It was from that day onwards that young Winona had hated the Williams family. It was unfair for the Williams family to treat her mothe