"Her vitals are now stable. She'll wake up soon," the nurse uttered, and Nate sighed in relief. Nate, overwhelmed with relief at the nurse's words, "Thank you so much, Ma'am." As the nurse left the room, he turned his attention back to Crystal, who lay peacefully on the hospital bed. Felix had excused himself to attend to matters at the company, leaving Nate alone with his thoughts and the recovering Crystal. "Please take care of her for me. I will be back soon," Felix said. "I will take care of her, don't worry, Mr. Felix," and just that, Felix excused himself and left the room. Nate approached Crystal's bedside, his eyes tracing the bandages that covered the wound on her side. He reached out and gently took her hand, a silent gesture of gratitude and regret. "I owe you more than words can express, Crystal. Thank you for saving my life. Thank you for giving me another chance to live." He sat down by her bedside, his gaze fixed on her serene face. "How can you be this beauti
One year later... Ramon Anderson found himself striving for redemption. His cell's cold, sterile confines had become a space for self-reflection and transformation. "Hey, Mr. Anderson, I heard that you shot your own daughter? Is that true?" a prisoner asked him. He bowed his head and nodded, "Yes, I did." "Sometimes we make mistakes and that's okay. Because from that mistake? We can learn and be better. That mistake would led us to change. To change, to be better," he said to him. A smile formed on the corner of his lips after hearing those words from him. "Thank you for saying that. I hope we will see each other again. She will be able to forgive me," he said, with hope on his tone. "She will forgive you, my friend," he said. Later that day, Ramon had build a lot of friendship inside the cell. He was changing for himself, he knew that he should be better to face his family and especially, Crystal. "Hey! Are you really changing for the better, or are you just pretending t
Felix interjected, "I'll be straightforward. I want you back, Marianne." The words hung in the air, and Marianne's eyes widened in surprise. She stopped in her tracks, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected revelation. "What is this? Why am I feeling this way?" she asked herself, and didn't respond to what he said. As the call ended, Marianne stood in the bustling street, grappling with the unexpected turn of events. The path ahead seemed uncertain, filled with echoes of the past and the weight of decisions yet to be made. Marianne's heart raced as Felix's words echoed in her mind. "I want you back, Marianne." The bustling street around her seemed to fade into the background as she absorbed the weight of his confession. She found a nearby bench and sat, her thoughts in a whirlwind. She sighed and closed her eyes, "What's happening with me? I am fine without him. I am living a good life without him. Why am I feeling this way?" she asked herself in confusion. Opening her eyes,
Four years later... The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow on the city streets as Nate and Crystal strolled hand in hand. The air was filled with a gentle breeze, and the city's rhythm harmonized with the beating of their hearts. Crystal's eyes sparkled with a mixture of affection and a subtle secret as she gazed at Nate. The city lights began to flicker, mirroring the playfulness in her expression. "I love you, Nate," she uttered, her words hanging in the air like a sweet melody. Nate, abruptly stopping in his tracks, looked at her with a frown. "Why are you being like this? Why? Did something happen?" A mischievous smile played on Crystal's lips as she shook her head. "No, I just wanted to tell you that." A sense of relief washed over Nate's face, and a warm smile replaced his initial concern. "I love you too, Crystal. I love you so much." The sincerity in his voice resonated with the city's evening breeze, and their shared smiles deepened. As the warmth of the
Back at the province, Marianne's life had settled into a comforting routine. The serene surroundings provided a stark contrast to the bustling city life she had once known. Her days were dedicated to taking care of Zoey, who had blossomed into a lively and curious five-year-old. Zoey's laughter echoed through their quaint home, filling it with an infectious joy that brought a sense of completeness to Marianne's world. "I love you, sweetheart," Marianne uttered with a smile and planted kiss on her cheeks. While the province offered a peaceful sanctuary, Marianne couldn't escape the occasional thoughts that tugged at her heart. Emma headed to their direction. "How's our princess doing?" she asked and then looked at Zoey. Zoey smilingly headed to her grandmother and then hugged her. "I am fine, grandma." "Oh, how sweet of you, my dear," Emma uttered and then carried her. Felix remained unaware of the existence of Zoey, and Marianne had chosen to keep this part of her life hidd
Felix's arrival at the village hospital was met with a mix of confusion and concern. His eyes met Marianne's tear-streaked face, and the gravity of the situation began to settle over him. "What happened? Who got hospitalized?" he asked, his voice reflecting the urgency of the moment. Marianne, still grappling with her emotions, looked at him with teary eyes. "Felix, please save her," she pleaded, her desperation evident. "What are you talking about?" Felix pressed, his confusion deepening. Marianne hesitated, taking a deep breath before revealing the truth. "Please save our daughter." The revelation hung in the air, and Felix's eyes widened with shock. He couldn't comprehend the sudden revelation that he had a daughter, and she needed his help. "What do you mean? Our d-daughter?" "I can explain it later. Please save her," she begged. As the medical team prepared for the transfusion, a tense silence settled between Marianne and Felix. The beeping of machines and the distant vo
Felix's face lit up with a warm smile. "I'm so sorry I missed your birthday, Zoey. But I'm here now, and I promise we'll celebrate together." Zoey beamed, her eyes sparkling with delight. "Mommy said we can have a belated birthday party when you come back! Can we, Daddy?" Felix nodded, touched by Zoey's excitement. "Sweetheart. We'll have the best belated birthday party ever. What kind of cake do you like?" Zoey's eyes widened, contemplating her favorite. "Um, chocolate cake with lots of colorful sprinkles!" Felix laughed, "Chocolate cake it is, with a mountain of sprinkles! I'll make sure it's the most delicious cake you've ever had." After dinner, as the evening settled into a gentle calm, Zoey tugged at Felix's hand. "Daddy, can you stay a bit longer? I want to show you my drawings." Felix grinned, unable to resist Zoey's charm. "Of course, sweetheart. Lead the way." Zoey led Felix to her room, where colorful drawings adorned the walls. She eagerly picked up her sketchbook an
One week later... Felix had planned to have a family picnic with Marianne and Zoey. He had set everything; the place, the food; and everything. "Woah, this place is so beautiful, Daddy!" Zoey exclaimed as her eyes roamed around the place. Felix smiled pride rising in his heart at Zoey's enthusiasm. "I'm glad you like it, sweetheart. I thought it would be the perfect spot for our picnic." Marianne looked around, a soft smile gracing her lips. "It really is beautiful, Felix. Thank you for bringing us here." Felix saw her and grinned. Felix broke up the awkward moment between them when he said, "Anything for my girls." "Now, let's find a nice spot to set up our picnic blanket." "Here, Daddy! Let's sit here!" Zoey suggested while pointing at the place near an oak tree and near the riverside. Felix nodded, "Alright, Sweetheart. I think this is the best spot we got." Felix laid out the blanket under the oak tree's cover, the soft sound of falling leaves creating a calming atmosphe