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Chapter 12: Her Fear
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My breath hitched in my throat. I was shocked. “Saw your father? Where, honey?” I asked, my voice trembling slightly.“In my dream,” he said, his eyes twinkling. “He was tall and had kind eyes. He was smiling.”I swallowed hard, my heart pounding in my chest. It was just a dream, I told myself. But a shiver ran down my spine. It was impossible for him to have seen his father, Franco. Connor had no idea who his father was. I'd kept that part of his life a secret, a painful wound I hadn't yet been ready to open."What did your father say in your dream?" I asked, trying to sound calm."He said he loved me, Mommy," he said, beaming. "He said he missed me."A wave of conflicting emotions washed over me. Relief that he was happy in his dream, fear that this might be something more, and a deep, aching loneliness that I couldn't quite place. I couldn't breathe. The thought of him possibly seeing Franco, the man who had broken my heart and abandoned me, sent a cold dread through me. But I knew
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My heart sank. Gossip. It was always a delicate dance in the office, but this was crossing a line. I stopped in my tracks, my smile fading. I couldn't let them talk about me like this.I approached them, my voice firm, “Excuse me, but I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. I'm afraid I have to address this.”The group fell silent, their eyes widening in surprise. The employee who had started the gossip, a young woman named Sarah, cleared her throat nervously.“Oh, Ms. Winston, we were just...”“You were gossiping about my personal life,” I finished for her, my voice unwavering. “And I won't have it.”Sarah's face flushed red. “But we were just...”“Just what?” I asked, my patience thinning.“Just speculating about my romantic life? Just assuming things about my past? Do you know what it's like to be judged and dissected without even a shred of understanding?”The others in the group looked uncomfortable, their eyes darting between me and Sarah.“I'm not asking you to be my fr
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My stomach twisted. The question, so innocent and simple, felt like a punch to the gut. I frowned, trying to mask the pain that flared within me.“I don’t know, Martha,” I said, my voice flat. “And frankly, I don’t care anymore.”“But…” Martha started, clearly unconvinced.“We’re fine without him,” I interrupted, my voice sharper than I intended.“Connor is happy, we’re happy. It’s not important.”I added.I could feel Martha’s gaze on me, her concern growing. I knew she saw through my facade, knew that the truth was far more complicated. I couldn’t bear to explain, to relive the pain, the betrayal, the utter devastation.I remember how Franco banished me from our home. He had filed for divorce, claiming he had found someone else, someone better, someone who could give him what I couldn’t. The details of his betrayal, the words he had used, the way he had treated me, still haunted me.“Madam, you can’t just pretend he doesn’t exist,” Martha said gently, her voice filled with concern. “
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My heart skipped a beat as I rushed out of my room and into Connor's. As I crossed the threshold, my eyes fell upon my precious son lying in bed, his face pale and drawn. Martha hovered over him, her hands trembling as she wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead."What's wrong, Martha?" I asked, my voice thick with concern."He has a high fever, Madam," Martha replied. "He's been burning up for hours."A wave of panic washed over me as I realized the gravity of the situation. Connor had always been a healthy child, and I had never seen him so sick before. I frantically checked his temperature, and the reading sent shivers down my spine: 104 degrees Fahrenheit."We need to take him to the hospital, now!" I exclaimed, my voice rising in desperation.Martha nodded in agreement and rushed to gather Connor's things. As we bundled him into the car, I couldn't shake the fear that gnawed at my heart.The drive to the hospital felt like an eternity. My mind raced with worst-case scenarios,
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A surge of emotions washed over me—happiness, excitement, and a profound sense of relief.I immediately pulled over and jumped out of my car. As I approached the boy, I couldn't help but smile. He was even cuter than I remembered, with his rosy cheeks, sparkling eyes, and a mischievous grin."Hi there, little man," I said, my voice filled with warmth. "Do you remember me?"The boy's eyes widened in surprise, and a look of recognition crossed his face.“You're the man who almost hit me with your car! Uncle Franco!” he exclaimed.I laughed softly. “That's right,” I said. “But I'm so glad I didn't hit you. You're a very special little boy.”As I reached out to give him a hug, his nanny, a young woman named Martha, stepped forward. "Excuse me, sir" she said, her voice polite but firm. "We're not supposed to talk to strangers.""I'm not a stranger. I met you and Connor last time."I insisted.Martha hesitated for a moment before nodding slightly. "Yes, I remember you"she said. "But I'm sorr
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Connor’s smile faltered momentarily, replaced by a fleeting flicker of confusion.“He’s gone,” he whispered, his tiny hand clutching the worn teddy bear he held.“Mommy says he’s gone.”I was shocked. How could a child so young understand such a complex concept? “I’m sorry, Connor,” I said, feeling a lump forming in my throat.“It’s hard when someone you love is gone.”“But I want to see him. I want to know what he looks like” he insisted, his voice unwavering. I looked at his small, determined face, his innocent belief in the power of his desire. It was a belief that I, with all my years of experience and knowledge, had somehow lost. The world was filled with complexities, with things that couldn’t be explained or controlled. But Connor, in his pure innocence, still believed in the impossible, in the magic of hope.Our conversation was interrupted by Martha's voice calling Connor’s name.“Connor, baby, it’s time to go home!” Martha appeared at the doorway, her face etched with conc
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CELINE’S POVBut the call suddenly dropped and no one answered me from the other line. I frowned and told Martha how come that man dropped the call. "Look, how can i trust him now if he dropped the call?!"I frowned."Look how disrepectful is he!"I added."Madam, maybe there's no signal or he didn't hear you,"Martha insisted."No, he only prove that he can't help. And Martha where did you get his number? Huh?!"I asked her.She told me she met him again and they became textmates, but I'm not convinced. I have a doubt that she let Connor talk to that man again despite my strict order to not talk to any strangers. So, I confronted her immediately."Martha, you know I told you to keep Connor away from strangers. Why did you let him talk to this Franco?"Martha's face paled, and she looked down at her feet. "I… I didn't mean to disobey you, madam. I only wanted to help Connor. He seemed so kind. He said he’d help us. He even offered to find a blood donor.”I questioned, my voice tight with
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The truck rumbled down the uneven logging road, its headlights cutting through the darkness like a beacon of hope. Celine sat beside Connor, her heart still racing as the trees blurred past. The sound of the engine filled the silence, but her mind was a whirlpool of anxiety.“Are we almost there?” Connor asked, his voice small and tired.“Just a little longer,” Celine replied, forcing a smile. She glanced at Franco, who was focused on the road, brow furrowed with concentration. “Keep an eye out for any signs,” Elias said, scanning the sides of the road. “We need to find a place to lay low.”They drove in tense silence, the weight of their situation pressing heavily on all of them. Celine felt the pulse of fear in her veins, a constant reminder that they were being hunted. Suddenly, Franco slowed the truck as they approached a clearing. “There’s the town,” he said, pointing to a cluster of dim lights in the distance. “We should park a little ways out and approach on foot.”“Good idea
