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Chapter 25: Mixed emotions
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FRANCO'S POV “We raised Athena with love and care” her father yelled, his face contorted with pain. “You, you destroyed her life. You made her feel like a failure, and now, now she’s lost our grandchild!” “We will never forgive you for this, Franco,” her mother spat. “You have broken our daughter, and we will never forget that.” They stormed out of the room, leaving Athena and me alone. She lay in the hospital bed, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and anger. I wanted to hold her, to comfort her, but she turned away, her silence speaking volumes. I don't know what to think. "Am I a bad husband?" Days passed by, my life with Athena turning into a living nightmare. The morning light streamed through the window, casting a pale glow across the room. I stretched, wincing as a sharp pain lanced through my lower back. Another sleepless night. Another night spent tossing and turning, reliving the horror of the past few days. "Where do you think you're going?" Athena's voice
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She frowned and denied it. “What money are you talking about, Franco?”“The ten million,” I spat out, the word tasting like bile on my tongue.“From my ATM. The one you withdrew.”I watched as a silent wave of fury rolled over her face, her eyes narrowing like a predator's. “You have no right to accuse me like that,”she said, her voice laced with icy disdain.“I am your wife, Franco. I have a right to your money.”My fists clenched, the air in the room suddenly thick with tension. “You have a right to the money we’ve built together, Athena, not to steal from me.”She scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “You think I stole from you? You dare accuse me of such a thing? You made your promise to love and take care of me,"“My promise is not a blank check for you to spend frivolously,”I roared, my voice shaking with anger.Her eyes blazed with fury. “Frivolously? What are you talking about? I need that money for the new jewelry line. Don't you understand, Franco? I need to keep up
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Her hand shot out before I could even blink, landing a stinging slap across my face. The force of the blow reverberated through my body, sending waves of pain rippling through my jaw.Athena stared at me with an icy glare. I could see the hurt and anger etched upon her face, and I knew that my words is too much."How could you say that?" she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "How could you hurt me like this?"I opened my mouth to respond, but the words seemed to catch in my throat. I had never intended to hurt her, but in my anger, I had let my tongue get the better of me.“I'm sorry,” I said, trying to reach out for her. “I didn't mean it. I'm just so tired of you taking advantage of me, of taking my money and never giving anything back.”Her eyes flashed with fury. "Taking advantage of you? I'm the one who has been struggling to keep our marriage work!""Oh really? You don't even care about me," I continued, my voice rising in frustration. "You only look after yourself an
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CELINE POV“What does he look like, Martha?” I asked, my voice trembling slightly.“He's a tall and handsome man, Madam Celine,” Martha replied.Her description sent a chill down my spine. I don’t know but I had a bad feeling about this.“Tell him we're not receiving visitors,” I ordered. “If he insists, tell him to leave.”“But Madam, I think he is just worried about Connor. The last time we talked is that when I’m asking him for a help. Can I talk to him, Madam?” I asked.“Martha, how many times I told you that it’s forbid to talk to strangers like him!” I said, emphatically.“Madam...” Martha insisted.“Do you want to keep your job?” I asked her as my brows raised.Martha nodded and turned to go. As she did, I couldn't help but glance through the window. My heart nearly stopped when I saw the face of the man standing at the gates. It was Connor's father!“Franco?!”I uttered, my eyes widening in disbelief.Martha, who was already halfway to the door, turned back, her brows furrowed
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I walked out from Connor's room and asked Martha if Franco is still in the outside of the gate.“Martha, is Franco still out there?” I asked, my voice strained. Martha straightened the already spotless tablecloth, her weathered face a picture of composure.“He's gone, madam. Left about minutes ago.”A wave of relief washed over me. The tension that had been tightening in my chest finally loosened.“Good.Thank you, Martha.” My voice was a whisper, a sigh of exhaustion escaping my lips.“Anything else, madam?” she asked, her eyes, wise and kind, holding my gaze.“Just… be vigilant, Martha. Don't let him near Connor. Don't let him talk to him. Don't let him even see him. Understand?”She nodded,“Yes, madam.”I knew she wouldn't betray me, wouldn't allow Franco near Connor. But she knew too. She knew the truth, the ugly, messy truth that I was desperate to keep buried.“Anyway, Martha, I will be the one who will drop Connor to the school. I didn't want to leave anything to chance, especi
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Celine's world spun as she fought against the hands gripping her arms, but she was outnumbered. The chaos of the struggle turned into a blur, voices merging into a cacophony of shouts and grunts. Connor’s terrified face was imprinted in her mind as she was dragged away from him, but there was no time to think; they were all in danger.“Franco!” she cried, her voice strained as she was pulled further away. Despair flooded her as she caught a glimpse of him grappling with one of Harvey's men. The chaos twisted in her gut as she was shoved into a waiting van, the cold metal biting into her skin.Franco’s eyes met hers for just a moment, a fierce determination in his gaze. “Celine! Connor!” he shouted, but another man lunged at him, blocking his way. The last thing she saw was his struggle as the van doors slammed shut.The van jostled as it sped away, the sound of tires crunching on gravel filling the air. Celine sat in the darkn
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The car bumped along the rough dirt road, the trees closing in around them like a protective barrier against the world. Celine glanced at Franco, who sat in the front passenger seat, his jaw set and eyes alert. She felt an unspoken connection between them growing stronger amidst the chaos, a tether forged in the fire of their shared struggle.“Are we almost there?” Connor asked from the backseat, his voice a mix of exhaustion and anxiety.“Just a few more minutes, buddy,” Franco replied, turning slightly to give their son a reassuring smile. Celine noted the warmth in Franco's eyes, a glimmer of hope amid the darkness.“Can we play a game when we get there?” Connor asked, attempting to lift the mood.Celine couldn’t help but smile, her heart swelling with affection. “Absolutely. What do you want to play?”“I want to play hide and seek!” Connor exclaimed, a bright spark lighting up his face.Franco chuckled softly, glancing back at Celine with a hint of pride. “I think we can manage th
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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
