Caleb was confused and tilted his head at Tamara’s action. What was his mommy doing?Tamara observed Caleb’s pulse. After a while, her furrowed eyebrows gradually relaxed, and a smile appeared on her face.“My dear Caleb, I have something to tell you.” Tamara rubbed Caleb’s head.Caleb nodded seriously. “Go ahead, Mommy.”Tamara thought for a moment before she started, “Truth be told, I used to be mute as well. I thought I was born with it. But some time ago, I met an amazing doctor who told me my muteness was due to me being poisoned. And since I gave birth to you, the poison was transferred over to you. It’s all my fault. I’m sorry.”A guilty look spread across Tamara’s face.Caleb immediately shook his head. “It’s not your fault, Mommy. I don’t blame you!”Tamara was deeply moved. “Even so, it’s still my fault. However, since this is due to poison, it means we can find an antidote. And I’m well-versed in this. Do you believe I can treat you, Caleb?”Hearing this, Caleb’s eye
Sebastian stared at Tamara with his deep eyes. After a moment of silence, he nodded. "I was the one who brought you here. I was afraid you’d cry if you couldn't find me once you came outside."Tamara fell silent.She wanted to roll her eyes at him. However, this was his place. It'd be better if she didn't kick up a fuss here.Tamara spun around and went downstairs, completely ignoring him.Sebastian quirked an eyebrow and trailed behind her. "Are you angry, Miss Moore?"Tamara remained silent."I've been a big help to you, Miss Moore. Yet you won't even talk to me?" Sebastian was relentless.It wasn't until they left the palace did Tamara finally turn around to face him. "Where’s the restroom, Mr. Custry?"It was Sebastian's turn to fall silent.Tamara was finally speaking to him, but was this considered a proper interaction?Sebastian pointed in a direction.Tamara entered the palace again. She used the restroom and tidied up her hair, so it took her a while before she came
Tamara cleared her throat to cover up her awkwardness. She picked up the menu and flipped through it before deciding to go for the most expensive dishes.Then, she passed the menu to Sebastian. "It's your turn, Mr. Custry."Sebastian gave the menu back to the manager. "I'll have what she has.""Alright." The manager nodded and sneaked a glance at Tamara while wondering who she was.She looked like she was from a wealthy family.Mr. Custry never brought any woman over, yet here Tamara was. Could it be that she was Mr. Custry's fiancée?The manager hurried back to the kitchen.Inside the lounge, Tamara crossed her arms and smiled sarcastically at Sebastian. "We'll be eating soon. Aren't you going to take off your mask, Mr. Custry?"Sebastian paused, then muttered, "I might give you a fright if I take off my mask.""Nonsense. I've seen many things. Not even ghosts and ghouls faze me," mocked Tamara.Sebastian fell silent.He lost his courage to take off the mask.Tamara saw he
Tamara sat back down. Her clear eyes shone with mischief as she stared at Sebastian, who smirked. “Since Miss Moore is up for the challenge, who am I to back down?”A cruel glint flashed across Tamara’s eyes. “That’s the spirit, Mr. Custry!”Just then, the waitress came back in and placed the dishes on the table. She also brought in a few bottles of liquor.After the waitress left, Tamara popped open one of the bottles and poured both Sebastian and herself a glass.“Here’s to you, Mr. Custry. Thank you for bringing me to visit my son,” said Tamara before she downed the entire glass.Sebastian frowned. However, when he saw the weird smile Tamara was giving him, he slowly lifted the glass to his mouth.Tamara widened her eyes in disbelief. He had put a hole in the mask. Whenever he opened his mouth, the hole would open to allow him access.“You!” Tamara pointed an accusing finger at Sebastian, but she was at a loss for words.Sebastian’s eyes glinted with amusement as he downed t
Tamara hesitated. Her usually clear eyes watered, and she bit her lip as she slowly reached out a hand.Suddenly, her phone rang.Tamara’s hand snapped back, and she answered the call. “Hello?”“It’s me, Miss.” A familiar voice came from the other end of the line.Tamara was stunned. “Anthony?”“It’s me,” said the familiar husky voice.“Where are you, Anthony? Where have you been for the past four years? Why did you leave all of a sudden? Have you come back?” Tamara couldn’t believe this was happening. She dished out question after question.“I’m outside the clubhouse, Miss. I saw you entering earlier.” Anthony’s voice was as monotone as ever, but Tamara could still hear the repressed emotions underneath.“Wait for me. I’m coming down now.” Tamara almost cried tears of joy. She had not only been searching for her children these past four years but also Anthony.She was afraid something bad might have happened to Anthony.Tamara left the lounge hurriedly, forgetting all about
“What?” Tamara couldn’t believe her ears and gawked at Anthony in disbelief.Not only her, but Old Mrs. Moore, Jonathan, Cheryl, and even Margot all widened their eyes at the news.“What did you say, Anthony?” Margot stalked closer to Anthony.Anthony pursed his lips and swallowed hard before repeating, “Miss Melly has leukemia.”Tamara’s slim figure stumbled backward, and she almost fell over.Margot caught her. “Calm down, Tammy. Maybe this is…”Even the witty Margot was at a loss for words. She didn’t know what to say to comfort Tamara.Anthony never lied.A young and cute girl like Melanie had leukemia?How was anyone supposed to accept this news?Tears slid down Tamara’s cheeks as she grabbed Margot’s hands. “How could this be? Melly is still so young. Why would she have leukemia?”Margot tried to speak up, but no words came to mind.Jonathan was pissed. “I’ll go and get the girl back right this instant! That asshole Elijah! How dare he do this to a child?”Then, Jona
“Bring us there now,” said Tamara to Anthony.Anthony nodded and led them out.Tamara observed Anthony’s muscular frame and had a weird feeling about him, but she didn’t have time to ponder over it. Her mind was occupied with the news of Melly’s sickness.At the hospital that was under Morrison Corporation, Tamara and the others got out of the car and headed straight for Melanie’s ward.However, when they arrived at the elevator, they saw two bodyguards standing guard there.When the guards saw them, they exchanged looks. One of them came forward to stop them while the other made a phone call.“You can’t go in there,” the guard said, stopping them.“I’m here for my daughter. Who are you to stop me?” Tamara’s beautiful face was icy-cold. She stomped on the guard’s foot.Tamara was wearing sharp heels, so when she stomped down, the guard’s face immediately twisted in pain.Tamara cruelly retracted her gaze and turned to Anthony. “Which ward is she in?”“The one at the end of th
Elijah’s expression hardened at this. He even had the urge to call for his bodyguards and throw Jonathan out!Jonathan chuckled darkly. “I know how deep your hatred runs, Elijah. But you shouldn’t have brought the innocent child into this mess. You almost killed Tammy. Are you planning to try the same moves on Tammy’s children too?”Elijah’s face darkened. “I didn’t expect the child to come down with leukemia. I’ve searched everywhere for a suitable donor, but as of now, we still haven’t found one.”Tamara immediately chirped, “I’ll do it! I’m her mother! I’m sure I’ll be a suitable candidate!”Elijah snorted coldly. “If I want to, I can have you dead before you can leave the hospital.”Tamara stomped her feet. “What the hell do you want exactly?”“It’s still the same deal. Leave the Moore family. Then, we’ll talk,” said Elijah.“Don’t even think about it!” Jonathan cut Elijah off. “Even if Tamara leaves us, she’s still part of the family. If you hurt her, the entire Moore famil