Chapter 56Avenge"Annalise," Gabe uttered with his shaking voice. He stopped in front of the door as he saw Annalise lying down on the wall behind her. "G-Gabe," the tears that began to drop from her eyes didn't escape his eyes. He felt weak. His world began to collapse and his heart was shattered. His eyes moved around and saw blood coming from her wounds. Gabe was glued and stuck there—couldn't move a bit. He was lost for words. All he knew was that he was trembling in anger and pain. His woman was covered with wounds and bruises. Her lovely lips that he treasured a lot were bleeding. But beyond that blood, she looks pale. Those eyes of hers that he loves to see every day were ruined by those tears. "Fvck," he cursed, shivering as he touched her hand. Seeing all her wounds closer breaks him even more. "Who did this to you?" He asked toughly. Annalise couldn't talk. She was only smiling weakly. Gabe gave him glee when she was near to die. "Tell me, Annalise. Who did this to y
Chapter 57A real mother's loveTraumatized and shattered. For the past few days that Annalise was saved from the hands of her own clan, she changed a lot from the old Annalise that they used to know. Even Gabe was having a hard time talking with her. She was always silent and was always looking nowhere, pondering about a lot of things. Gabe knows that a lot was weighing her mind. But Annalise is keeping it all away from them. She completely changed. She doesn't smile anymore nor smirk. In a blink of an eye, she turned into something strange."How is she?" Amber asked Gabe as they were just waiting outside the hospital room. The doctor suggested that she stay here for the meantime. Because of the incident, she lost a lot of blood. Estevan and Gabe had to donate blood for her. Luckily, they have the same type of blood. She was struggling to bear the pain. Gabe can always see that from her eyes. The eyes that used to cheer him up became devastated and downcast. Looking at her like th
Chapter 58Loyalty"This is a problem. What if the Clyborne finds out that it was us who tortured Larisa? Gabe will not let it slide if he's really in love with your daughter," Yna discussed with so much frustration. They are all aware that the clan of Clyborne were on the hunt, searching for the real culprit who kidnapped and tortured Larisa. "What do we do? They found Larisa, they will definitely find us too." Gabriel uttered."It would be over for us if they find out that we are the one behind it. Larisa's identity might be put at risk in this situation and the Clyborne will declare us as their enemy who wants to erase them," Larisa's father explained all his thoughts while still sounding nonchalant about all the mess that was happening. "What about Larisa? Did you ever think she's fine, huh?" Noah intervened again. He just can't believe that until now that they tortured Larisa, they are still not worried about her. All they think is their fvcking plan. "One more word and I will
Chapter 59Triggered"Fvck," Annalise cursed while bearing the pain while biting her lower lip. Gabe was cleaning all her wounds. She felt like a burden again to him. Her left leg was injured and it feels like hell. In her situation, it feels like her entire body was crushed by her own clan."Goodness, I can't watch this." Leo said and turned his back as they were watching Gabe take care of Annalise. They are still having a hard time to glance at Annalise looking like this. "I won't be able to survive if I was the one who got tortured," Leo mumbled and breathed out heavily. "Annalise can survive everything. She survived the bullet, poison and now this." David mentioned unbelievably with admiration from his eyes. "This will take too long," Gabe uttered."I can still work as you—""I will not allow you," Gabe said and cut her out. "I won't earn if I don't wo—""I can give you a million," he said as if it was so easy for him. As Larisa Valestine, she has a lot of money. By herself,
Chapter 60AdoptedAnnalise was in Gabe's room, waiting for him to go back after the interview. She was relentless in walking and couldn't wait to face Gabe. That was why she didn't feel good about it when they accidentally mentioned it in the media. She never thought that Gabe would announce and even showed her to the world during the interview as his girlfriend. It's not because she doesn't want it, but because she knew that it would put her real identity at risk. There would be a big chance for them to find out and dig all her lies all this time.If they find out that she is a Valestine, they would probably despise her and kick her out, dead. It would be over for her and Gabe. Why does he have to announce it and declare her as his girlfriend? She couldn't help but to be anxious that some huge people might recognize her. "Gabe!" She exclaimed immediately as soon as the door opened. Annalise stopped from biting her nails as she finally faced him. Gabe wasn't surprised anymore when h
Chapter 61Safe placeShe was in awe. Her mind doesn't seem to process properly after hearing that directly from Yna Valestine. Now, she was not sure what to do anymore. But then, she started to realize everything that has been hurting her all along. Was it the reason why her parents couldn't introduce her as their heiress? Was it the reason why she has to accomplish this mission first in exchange for that? Was it the reason why they don't get worried about her? She crumpled her hands and sobbed in secrecy. Annalise managed not to make any sounds as her tears were betraying her so much. She's adopted.She clearly heard that from Yna. If she is adopted, who are her parents? Where did she come from? Now, she knows why she doesn't look like her mother nor her father. All along, she was only trying to convince herself that she looks like them and it's only normal. She is not a Valestine; she doesn't belong to that clan. Her identity is unknown. Larisa might not be her real name. Everythi
Chapter 62Facing them "Are you cooking breakfast for us?" Leo asked as he arrived in the kitchen with David. They just all woke up and did their morning routines. They just found Gabe in the kitchen, busy cooking food. "Of course not," he replied coldly.Leo's eyes turned thin as Gabe answered disappointed him. "I can't believe him," Leo uttered. "Let me guess, this is for Annalise, right?" David guessed and began to paint a playful smile on his lips along with his teasing eyes, glancing at Gabe. "Who else?" Gabe replied proudly. "He never cooked," Leo commented and chuckled.When Annalise came into his life, Gabe did the things he didn't usually do before. He even cook for her and bring her to his favorite restaurant when he never brought anyone there before. "Gabe," their were captured when Gavin arrived in the house, walking with his fierce and ferocious face as he came in the kitchen."It's still early. What's going on?" Gabe asked while busy frying the chicken for Annalis
Chapter 63A daughter's cry"Will you really let her leave?" The woman asked with anxiousness while the man in front of his balcony was simply taking his cigarette and spreading the smoke in the air as he blew it around. "It's her decision," he replied coldly. She hated how nonchalant he was about it. He was not even bothered by it. "They once hurt her. How sure are you that they cannot do the same now?" The woman asked. She was so worried about leaving the house because of her situation. Coming back to that place can only put her in danger again. He shut his eyes calmly as he took a heavy breath. He was breaking into a million pieces. Making this decision was not as easy for him. He was so scared to take this risk, but he trusted her decision. He was playing with them, and this time he just bet his risky card without assurance that everything will go well. "They won't hurt her again…for now. She's still a family to them—part of them," he replied sternly. "I swear, I cannot forgi
Epilogue"You look so beautiful," Gabe's mother said and held her hand. They are already inside the car, waiting. Gabe and the others were already inside the Cathedral Church. Larisa smiled the softest as his mother praised her. "Are you nervous?" She asked. Well, she could tell it by her face. "I am," she replied. Her heart was drumming heavily. It feels like she's a student who was being asked by her own teacher about a certain topic in the class. Her hands were cold. How is she gonna walk on the aisle? What should she do inside once she sets foot? She was indeed agitated and overthinking about many things. "You know what, every bride feels like that. But you know what you should just think of once you enter the church?" She asked with a lovely smile. "Remember how you met him. Remember how your story began. Remember all those happy memories that you've spent with him and remember how the two of you overcame all the problems that you encountered along the way," his mother look
Chapter 116A ring to foreverHer knees dropped on the ground and her eyes were glued at Lucinda's dead body, covered with her own blood. It's over. Everything's fine now. She got justice in her own hands for her family and for Noah. All of a sudden, she just felt feeble as if she was able to release all the rage. "Larisa!" It was David. The moment he sat foot inside the abandoned place, he saw the different blood of the Valestine around. And there was Lucinda Valestine in front of Larisa, lifeless. The gun from his hand fell from his grip. He quickly ran towards Larisa who was bent in her knees. "Are you okay?" He asked. She didn't speak. Only a tiny smirk drew on her lips. "I killed them," she uttered. "But even if I do, I cannot still see my parents…my family that they killed," she mentioned with bitterness and pain. "David," Gabe called. "Leo," he simply said. He quickly stood up and ran towards them a bit far from Larisa. "Hey, you okay?" David asked Leo. "I am," he utte
Chapter 115Final card"We have to figure out where the hell they are hiding them," Gabe uttered with so much frustration. Well, all of them are frustrated. Larisa kept walking repeatedly while trying to ponder a lot. Estevan was talking with the IT men. While Gabe and Gavin were talking about where they could possibly bring his parents. "There's nothing in the car. They didn't leave anything that we can use to track them," Estevan said as he took a heavy breath. "B*llsh*t," Gabe cursed, was near to hit the wall with his fist. "Where could they possibly bring them?" Larisa mumbled to herself while walking endlessly, thinking of all the places that the Valestine used to do their transactions. "Can you stop? You look like Gabe when he's anxious," Gavin commented, annoyed by her. "Shut up. I'm trying to remember all the places that the Valestine used to use," she replied and continued walking there as if that was helping her to figure it out. "They are putting an end to this," Ambe
Chapter 114Put an end"Hmm, it tastes good." Gabe commented to the cake that Larisa baked."It's a new flavor," she replied. There was a huge smile on her lips while watching him. "What should I do? I only know how to bake. Would you be fine eating sweets everyday when we get married?" They both laughed with that thought. "I can cook, you don't have to worry." He said while shaking his head. Larisa looked at the time on her wrist watch. "You said your parents are on their way here, right?" She asked with her brows crossed. "Yeah. Dad told me that my Mom bought a lot of things for you," he mentioned. "What? She's spoiling me," Larisa commented unbelievably. She really treats her like her real daughter. "You know her. She really likes you," Gabe replied with a tiny smile before he stole a kiss from her soft lips."Where are they? They are taking too long," she uttered, and could not help but to wonder."Maybe it's just traffic. You know this country," he took a heavy breath as i
Chapter 113Evil to evil"She's all over the news now," Leo commented as they stopped working in the cake shop and watched the news. All the customers were also watching it, how Larisa Castellan took over the properties that actually belonged to her. "It's just a little revenge," David uttered as he stood up beside him. There was the Valestine, avoiding the cameras that were taking their photos. "I can't even go to the hospital and visit Amber, I'm too weak for that." Leo said and took a deep breath as he continued to serve the orders. "I heard she's not in good condition. One of the men told me that she almost died earlier, but she still fought hard to live." David discussed. Just like them, they are also worried. But all they can do is to wait and stand by until Larisa makes her move."Do you think Larisa really plans to kick them out that quick?" Leo asked while Bea and Nathan were busy. "Of course not. She probably just did it because of what happened to Amber," David replied,
Chapter 112The end is near"I can see myself to Estevan," Gabe uttered while Larisa and him were watching Estevan from the door. Since the incident happened, Estevan didn't leave his wife's side anymore. He stayed there beside her, talking to her while holding her hand and planted kisses on it. "I was actually delighted that you were the first person I always see when I woke up from those incidents we've been through before," Larisa uttered as she took a deep sigh along with a small soft smile that flashed on her lips. Gabe reached her hand and held it tightly. "I know what he feels, I've been there." He uttered with a small smile as he turned back his eyes at Estevan inside the room. "Do you know what I always felt during those days that I was waiting for you to wake up?" He asked and glanced at her. "I felt like my world was collapsing. It feels like I'm gonna lose my mind if I lose you," he replied with a weak smile. "You were scared," she said. Gabe simply nodded at her. "
Chapter 111Burning rageLarisa was walking repeatedly in front of the operating room as Amber was brought there after what happened to her. She could not calm her mind. A lot of what ifs are pouring in her head. She was still stained with Amber's blood but she never wants to leave her side. "Amber Clyborne, she's my wife. Where is she?" Her eyes were captured as soon as he heard Estevan's anxious and frightened voice as he asked the nurse about her wife."Larisa!" Gavin exclaimed aloud that his voice almost echoed in the hospital. Their eyes all went at her who was standing in front of the operating room, shivering. When her eyes found Gabe, the weakness that she has been holding back for Amber finally filled her out. "What happened?" Gavin asked immediately. But before Larisa could even answer him, Gabe quickly pulled her towards him and locked her in his arms. He knows—he knows those eyes of hers. He can tell just by looking at her eyes what she feels. That is how Gabe Clyborne
Chapter 110Interfered "Hey, Larisa. What's with you?" Estevan asked when Larisa was only staring into nothing while they were having a funny conversation together. She looks anxious. "Did Amber reply?" She asked. "No. Maybe she's still busy shopping," Estevan uttered. She washed her hands on her face in frustration. "Where's that mall?" Larisa asked. "The only mall here in this city," Gavin answered instead. Larisa quickly stood up and was about to leave them behind. "Where are you going?" Gabe asked. "I'll follow her," she said. "Hey, calm down. Nothing's going to happen. My men are with her," Estevan said, making her calm. But then, her instincts tell her something that is bothering her. "Estevan, your wife is pregnant. How can you be calm there? The Valestine can quickly kill your men!" She exclaimed with frustration. They all became silent, especially Estevan. Larisa took a heavy breath and cooled herself down. "This is a war. Among us, Amber is the only one who cannot
Chapter 109The most treasured Clyborne "Why don't you pull the trigger, Lucinda? Let's end each other here," Gavin uttered, provoking her. She kept her gun on her grip tightly, pointing it at Larisa. They were cornered. It was when she realized that Larisa anticipated it all. She was only waiting for them to come and she was too dumb to decide recklessly again. "We retrieve, Lucinda." Yna uttered, glaring at them. "I will wipe off that fvcking smile of yours," Candice said firmly before they slowly retrieve and leave her cake shop. Larisa watched them leave with a smirk. "You were right," Estevan said. "Lucinda will really attack," Amber said unbelievably. "I told you. I know how they think and how they move," she said and chuckled as she put down the gun at the counter. "They buried Gabriel today," Gavin mentioned. "Obviously," Gabe uttered as he took a deep breath."What do we do now?" Leo asked. Larisa looked at them as she became silent. "We wait," replied. "We have to