He felt a weight on the bed and opened his eyes, the next thing he felt on his face was his son's hand slamming hard into his cheek, followed by Ethan's laughter as if mocking his sleepy father. Alice was watching from the side, still in pajamas, but Ethan was fresh, changed, even combed, wearing nice shoes, and holding a toy in his left hand, which he threw at his father's face, but Alice stopped it before it could hurt him.It seemed like a silent revenge from his son."Are you trying to hurt me?" He asked, taking him in his arms and sitting up. "Good morning, Alice. Have you been here long?" He was very tired and hadn't heard them come in."I want you to take Ethan out for a walk, to the park or shopping, whatever you come up with. He hasn't been out for days, there's no reason for him to be cooped up.""Can't it wait until later?" It seemed she wanted them to leave immediately, and he was just barely opening his eyes to the new day. The two of them seemed to have been awake for qu
Alice, mentally exhausted and craving solitude for reflection, had asked Robert to take Ethan for a walk. She needed to untangle her thoughts about their current situation, hesitant to let everything with Robert collapse in such a manner. She wanted to believe in the narrative of the malevolent sister-in-law, yet certain elements hindered her complete trust, though she recognized the possibility of its truth. Doubt remained her only certainty amidst the convoluted circumstances.The lipstick on his clothing and the seemingly accidental scratch were elaborate, and Robert appeared clueless at first, disrupting the entire evening Alice had planned for them. This particular point fueled her anger the most—their night was ruined.Lying on her back, gazing at the ceiling, Alice pondered over her father's actions. He had never apologized for the hurt he caused, especially not for taking her son, an act that partially destroyed her life for the sake of acquiring a company. This deeply pained
"Help! This woman is crazy! " Bethany ran to the police for her help. "She has attacked me! He has attacked me!—between feigned tears, he pointed to Alice. Anyway, the officers were going towards her, with a wife in hand."Get up!" He has violated the house arrest!"Hands on your head!"She was so scared that she didn't hear anything, her eyes only went towards the house, she wanted to go in there again, pretend that nothing had happened and that she probably wouldn't go back to jail. His hands were shaking just like his legs, he looked like a frightened little animal.He managed to stand up, but his hands didn't go behind his head and Alice listened to his first thought, running towards the house.She only arrived at the garden, that officer knocked her down, holding her hands abruptly while carrying them to her back, placing her handcuffs and entering the patrol car."You have to come with us." Bethany Walton was told."Of course! I intend to file a complaint with this delinquent. J
He was sitting in the park while Ethan moved back and forth, clinging to the wall of that huge pen for children, filled with games and hiding spots. It was complete fun for them, their little feet were very fast, especially after he took off their shoes and socks. He looked at him with pride, longing for the moment when his son would start walking. His first year was close, but he still hadn't begun. He was very attentive, watching in case he let go of his hands and decided to do it, encouraged by the other children who were also taking their steps. How he wished to see him walk! Or talk! While he watched carelessly, he wanted to check the time. Alice had asked for space after what happened the previous night, and that's why they had gone out all day. He looked at his wrist, but he hadn't put on his watch while getting ready so abruptly that morning. He searched in his pocket for his mobile, remembering that he had left it in the car. Perhaps calling Alice wouldn't be such a bad idea,
"Let me go! Who do you think you are?" Simon was guarding the door, while inside it was only Sofia and Bethany. "I'll talk to my father! You're going to regret this, Sofia. You and your little husband.""I'd like to see that. Do you need a phone to call him? Want to call him? Sit down and shut up already." Seeing that Bethany wouldn't sit, Sofia advanced towards her, but the dark-haired woman fled from the blonde. "I'm not one for crazies, but you, in particular, have caused problems for my sister, not to mention that Alice got a year in prison because you stuck your nose where it didn't belong. At that time, I had to step aside due to a conflict of interest, but guess what? That little problem is now resolved. Call your father if you wish, but you're not leaving here until you tell the truth.""And what's supposed to be the truth? Alice stole her son, violated her house arrest, and now, finally, I'll be able to get her out of Rori's house, effortlessly." She felt proud and didn't und
The fear and sadness that Robert had felt when he believed Alice had chosen her sister could not compare to what he felt now. He had arrived home before her, and after everything was ready, Mark left."You know, Alice. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day. Don't you want to heal those wounds?""Don't worry, now Robert will help me. And calm Loren down. Tell her everything will be okay.""Yes, I'll talk to her right now. She's probably at the airport, I'll see if I can convince her not to come.""Thank you for everything.""One question, have you heard anything from Mary Jane?""No." It was the same thing Alice wanted to know, but she couldn't ask Mark about his date; they didn't have that kind of relationship, so she couldn't discuss that topic with him. Perhaps things didn't go well if Mark hadn't heard from Mary Jane to this day.The lawyer left, leaving them alone; Ethan was asleep.With the small first aid kit, Robert cautiously approached Alice, feeling that any abrupt movement co
Jeremy Porter and Robert Graham knew each other; they studied together for three years, and before Jeremy married Mary Jane, they were somewhat close. But many things changed in that couple after getting married."Why is everyone gathered? Where is Andy?" Andy was the son of Mary and Jeremy."Alice, it's good that you're finally free." Mary was about to stand up from the chair, but Jeremy placed a hand on her shoulder, stopping her."Little one." Her mother approached Alice, leaving a hug and a kiss on her cheek, took Ethan and hugged him. "What a beautiful and healthy child you have. He's so big. My grandson doesn't know me. Andy is in his room. Your father and Jeremy arrived a couple of hours ago, and we were chatting with Mary Jane.""About what?""Don't you want to wait in the garden with Robert? You must be tired, right? We're a bit busy right now. Robert, dear, why don't you take Alice to the garden while we finish this talk?""We came to see Mary; this is her house, mom." Alice
That day, Alice waited impatiently for her sister's call, but it never came; instead, she received Loren's visit almost at ten at night. But not Mary Jane's call."Loren." She gave her a strong hug and then dragged her into the house.Loren was angry with Robert because, thanks to Beth, Alice almost went back to jail."Where's Robert?!" She asked angrily. "He never puts a stop to that damn crazy woman! Never!""Shh! Calm down, Loren. Robert is putting Ethan to sleep; he just woke up to eat. Right now, Bethany is the least of my worries. I'm more concerned about Mary Jane. Where's Mark?""Mary? Mark? But what's going on here? Even dad called me, as if I were Mark's nanny or his mother. Is there something or not between Mary and Mark?""I don't know, that's what I want to find out. Why haven't you talked to Mark?""But you still haven't told me what's happening with Mary.""It's just... I went to see her today. How do you not know anything?!""I know nothing! I only know about you what