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FRED'S COMPANY12 PMAfter hours of fun at the park, Dean drove them both to the company. The plan had been to spend the whole day together, but Bethany insisted on returning early. Three hours at the park felt like an eternity. Once parked, Jason quickly opened the car door, still wrapped in Bethany’s coat, and flung himself out.“Oh my God! Jason, wait up!” Bethany exclaimed, getting down from the car.She turned to Dean, who was giving her a warm smile.“Thank you so much. Bye!” she said, hesitantly blowing him a kiss.Dean pretended to catch the kiss, placing it on his chest dramatically, and waved her off before driving away.Bethany chuckled to herself before noticing Jason standing still in one spot, staring at something intently.“What’s that, Jason?” she asked, walking over.Jason raised his head, his eyes gleaming as he held up the small panda plushie he found in her coat. “Baby Panda!” he yelled.A smile curled on her lips. She crouched to his level, reaching out to touc
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Bethany felt the piercing stares of everyone in the room, their judgment crawling under her skin. Were their glares meant for her—or Chantel?“I…” she began, her voice faltering. She wanted to refuse Chantel's demand, to reclaim her dignity, but the sight of Jason shattered her resolve.He was her weakness. One look at him could make her abandon all sense of reason. Her fingers trembled as she fidgeted with her dress, hoping—praying—that Fred would change his mind and spare her this humiliation.But before she could kneel, a voice boomed from the doorway.“She’s not kneeling to anyone!” The furious tone cut through the tension like a knife.Heads turned as Dean stormed into the room. His eyes locked onto Bethany, noticing her shattered expression. Without hesitation, he stormed toward her.“Have you no shame?” Dean yelled at Chantel. “Trading your son for influence—”“Step-son,” Chantel corrected with a venomous smirk.Dean ignored her and reached for Bethany. In a single swift motio
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6 PM - DEAN'S HOMEThe car came to a stop in front of Dean's house. He opened the door for Bethany with a polite gesture.“Thank you!” she exclaimed, stepping out of the car.She looked up at the mansion before her. It was all white, different from the one she had seen before. It looked grand, but there was an air of unfamiliarity."You're late!" a voice yelled, cutting through the evening air.Bethany squinted and turned to see who had spoken. As the light flickered on, she saw Avery standing in front of the house, dressed in pajamas.“What are you doing here?” Bethany asked, exchanging glance with Dean. She added, “In your pajamas? What about your husband?”Avery scoffed, her eyes narrowing. “You really have a lot to learn.”Bethany stood there, confused. When had Dean and Avery become so chummy? When had they formed a plan together? The whole situation felt off.Dean gently took Bethany’s arm, guiding her inside. He sat her down on a plush couch while Avery poured a glass of wine f
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OUTSIDE FRED'S COMPANYNatalie stepped out of her sleek Benz with a confident air, adjusting her coat as a smug smile curled on her lips. She took a deep breath, surveying the grand building in front of her."Home sweet home, Freddie," she muttered to herself, a quiet triumph in her voice.Her heels clicked sharply against the pavement as she approached the entrance, each step deliberate, echoing in the cool air. The sound of her heels reverberated off the walls, sending a ripple of unease through the workers nearby."Go to work, morons!" she shouted, her voice laced with authority. The employees froze, flinching at her harsh tone, quickly returning to their tasks as she passed by, not daring to make eye contact.As she moved toward the elevator, she passed Stacy, who offered a sly smile. Stacy was aware—this was Bethany's downfall, the moment she had been waiting for. She had been waiting for this opportunity her whole life, and now, it was finally within reach."Well, well, well,"
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OUTSIDE THE HOSPITALFred noticed the glint of a gun emerging from a car window. Without hesitation, he shoved Bethany aside and shielded her with his body.The gunshot shot out, and Fred grunted in pain as the bullet tore into his shoulder. The car screeched away, leaving chaos in its wake.“Fred!” Bethany screamed, her voice trembling as she turned to see him collapse onto the pavement. Blood seeped through his shirt, staining the ground beneath him.“Argh!” he groaned, clutching his wounded shoulder with trembling fingers.Bethany knelt beside him, her hands shaking uncontrollably. “Help! Somebody, help us!” she cried out desperately, pressing her palms gently to his cheek. “Fred, stay with me! Don’t you dare close your eyes!”Dean appeared, rushing to their side. Without a word, he hooked Fred's arm over his shoulder and hoisted him up.“We’re getting him to the hospital!” Dean barked.Bethany, tears streaming down her face, followed close behind.AVERY'S WARDAfter a quick glanc
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NATALIE'S HOMEBethany froze at the sight before her. Natalie stood in the doorway, her face emotionless but her clothes drenched in what looked like blood.“Oh my God! What happened?” Bethany stammered, her voice quivering.Natalie tilted her head, her expression unreadable. “What does it look like I’ve been doing?” she asked, a wicked grin spreading across her face. “Killing people, of course.”Bethany gasped, taking an involuntary step back.Natalie’s laugh was loud and piercing, the sound echoing in the quiet street. “Relax, Bethany. I’m kidding!” She paused, then added with a mock whisper, “Mostly.”Bethany shook her head. “This isn’t funny. You’re covered in blood!”“Come on in,” Natalie said, tugging her arm.Bethany resisted. “No. I shouldn’t—”Natalie’s grip tightened, her nails digging into Bethany’s wrist. Her eyes gleamed with a strange light. “Don’t be ridiculous. You’re already here. Come inside.”Bethany hesitated, her heart pounding, but she allowed herself to be pulle
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Fred creased his brows, worry etched on his face as he yelled, “Natalie got kidnapped?!”Bethany's mouth fell open. “Oh my God! What happened?” she repeated in shock.The voice on the other end hesitated before correcting itself. “Wait… did I say Natalie? I meant to say your wife… Chantel has been kidnapped!”That stutter set off alarm bells. Clicking his tongue, Fred replied coolly, “Really? Are you willing to let her out for five million dollars?”The voice wavered. “Yeah… yeah… that’s already too—Um… I mean, you can send it to her account! I’m sorry… I mean, my account!”A chuckle escaped his lips, but his sneer carried more disdain than amusement. “Why don’t you tell her to go to hell because I would never, in my life, bail her out for a cent?”Disgusted, he hung up and scoffed, “I can’t believe that bitch is trying to get attention. Haven't I already landed in a mess because of her?”Bethany nodded violently. “Yeah… you have!” Then, with an urgent gesture, she pointed toward the
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She couldn't believe her eyes. The letter stated:"The blood sample that was given by Miss Bethany is no match to Jason's. She's not the mother of the child. We'd like you to prevent this occurrence from happening because it might damage the hospital's reputation!""Oh my God!!!" Bethany screamed as she staggered back and dropped the letter.Fred's eyes widened as he saw the letter fall to the floor."Bethany... why did you check it?" He breathed and Dean appeared.Bethany's hands trembled as if she had been electrocuted, her words fumbling, "I... what are... are they saying? I'm not his mom?!"Dean's brows creased into a deep frown as he realized Bethany had seen the letter.Fred stepped closer, attempting to reach for her, but Bethany spun around, her voice shaky, "It... says... says I'm not his mom!"Before anyone could react, she collapsed to the floor, unconscious.******WARD 109Natalie adjusted her nurse's mask and cautiously entered the ward where her children lay. It had bee
