“Sir Antonio is dead?” Rex repeated the same words Bella had uttered a few seconds ago.“When did this happen? I mean, what killed him?” He felt so lost as a look of terror washed up his face, summed up with the sadness lacing behind his voice.It wasn't as if he didn't hear what she had told him earlier, but the news was just too shocking for anyone in his place. Bella only sighed and lowered her head, having an answer to his questions but just a little courage to reply to him.She was afraid she might break down in his presence, then who would console who? He already looked so sad himself, so she didn't want to add to his sorrows. But, could she help it?Sir Antonio was like the father she and her brother never had, and she had never imagined to also lose him to the painful hands of death this soonest.“Diana and his doctor said he was in stage four of lung cancer.” Bella had a bitter smile on her face, and she didn't realize it when a drop of tear rolled down her left chin. Then a
“Welcome back home, Rex.” Rex made a quick halt at the entrance with an alerting look. His eyes rolled up to the massive banner which also had, 'Welcome back home' in bold printing. It was hung in between two pillars in the living room.Quietly, he took his gaze back to the people standing in front of him with huge smiles on their faces. They were his boss's wife, the maidservants, and a few fellow guards, which Draco and Drake weren't among.“We're glad to have you back.” Lillian stepped out of the midst of others to suppress his already surprising expression.Rex turned to glance at Bella beside him, but she just shrugged off, indicating she also wasn't aware, and it was definitely the truth.Lillian didn't inform anyone about this until today, it was just an idea she came up with earlier today, and she decided to just go about it on her own with the intention of also surprising Bella.She chuckled, seeing the duo in front of her not attempting to move at all, “Come on now guys, I
“Hello Mom, how are you doing?” “I'm fine, and you? What about everyone else at home?”“We're all fine over here, so there's nothing to worry about.”“Yeah, I'm good. I just thought to hear from you again.”“Okay, talk to you later, Mom.”“Yeah, bye.” Lillian brought down the cellphone from her ear with a sigh. Her lips were curved into a small smile as she stared at the phone screen for a moment before dumping it on the small table beside her.She left the rails of the balcony to sit on the empty seat and crossed her legs against each other. Glancing down at the table, she let out a tiring sigh.There was nothing there to chill her throat with, like a glass of juice or even water. Now, she regretted not taking one with her when she was stepping outside.“You're here.” Bella strolled freely into the balcony and made herself comfortable on the next empty seat opposite Lillian.“I actually thought you went to your room to relax.” “Why? Do I really look that tired?” Lillian glanced at
The silence in the room became so tense, but it all disappeared when Pablo's aura changed everything. Walking into the room with his hands clasped together behind his back brought a feeling of relief to the nurse.At least even if she would be uncomfortable with his presence, it would relieve her of the drama that was about to come, obviously from Eva.“You're finally awake.” Eva turned to her father as she climbed down the bed. The look on her face was no longer hardened as earlier.“Father.” She called out lowly.“How is she?” Pablo shot the nurse a glance.The nurse, who was now standing erect with head lowered to the ground, replied, “She is better. Though, I haven't run the test on her.”“What really happened to me?” Eva was forced to interrupt the nurse as her brows etched confused.“Seeing how you are, I'm sure you are feeling better.....” Pablo blew out a small amount of air from his mouth and turned to the nurse, “Get the test done as soon as possible.”“Alright boss.”Eva g
“Am I really doing the right thing?” Lillian questioned no one in particular as she gazed intently at the maids performing their duty in the closet.She heaved a sigh, looking all tired with a touch of depression. Watching the maids at the moment made her question her intelligence for a while, that she almost felt shitty about herself.She turned to Bella who had a bright smile on while also staring at the maids, “Do I have to do this?”“Yes, you have to. Take this as a way to have your little revenge against him.” Bella nodded effortlessly and nudged her shoulder.Revenge! That had been Bella's excuse to make her go on a trip with Don. According to Bella, this trip could create more rift between them, especially now that they had an unresolved issue between them.“What's the trip for anyway?”“It's to discuss Sir Antonio's burial rituals with the other clans in other countries and fortunately, my brother was chosen to go on behalf of the clan.” “Common, don't make that face. I'm doi
Lillian dipped a white towel into a bowl of warm water as she gently wiped the bruise on Don's cheek with it. Her gaze met his a few times, but she didn't say a word neither did he yet, she could feel he was staring deeply at her.The blow Don threw at Felix almost resulted in a serious fight. Fortunately, only one punch met Don's face, while the rest of the blows were directed towards Felix. It was not until the others came out to separate them and asked the both of them to go home.Everything happened like a dream to Lillian, though she was grateful Don appeared at the right time to save her from the harassment. She'd never expected for him to come to her rescue, looking that furious. At first, she thought his anger was targeted towards her, so her heart escalated in fear, but after realizing it wasn't to her, she felt relieved and happy. For the first time in their marriage, he didn't lash out on her when something like that happened. She didn't know how to thank him, especially
By this time, Lillian's tears were falling freely, and her hand covered her mouth. Hearing Don's story brought countless tears to her eyes that she didn't realize they were falling.She sniffled as she wiped them off, trying to act strong. What good was it if she couldn't comfort him at this crucial moment?“My mother was the only hope I had, but she was crushed in just a few minutes, right in front of my eyes. She always comforted me with a kiss but since she died, kissing any lady brought back memories that I tried to seal years back, which was why I avoided it in all possible ways that I could.” He smiled through his tears.Lillian had never seen him like this, and it only broke her to realize she brought back some painful memories. If only she hadn't kissed him that day......... Her heart shattered as she raised his head and began to wipe the few tear drops on his face.“You didn't kill any of them. Your father deserved what he got and as for your mother, I'm sure she is happy wh
Bella sat on the dining chair, looking like a bride whose groom had run away on their wedding day. She heaved a sigh as she glanced at the dinning table.The dining table was filled with different dishes of all kinds—something she had begun to prepare earlier, so she would meet at the agreed time. But, it seemed like they were the ones to back out of the agreed time first.She had invited the guards for a dinner since her brother and his wife weren't around, but they all ditched her for an operation. Though, none of them could help the situation.Having no one else to turn to, she decided to call Lillian. Fortunately, she picked at the third ring.“Bella! You're calling so late at night. It's bedtime here already.” Lillian groused immediately from the other end.“Oops, sorry. I just needed someone to talk to. Everything here seems boring since you left.”Lillian sighed and there was silence for a while before she spoke again, “Sorry, I just moved away to the corridor, so as not to dis