Chapter 46I couldn't believe what I had just said, sobbing as I did. For the second time, I was about to lose a child. My hands clenched tightly, overwhelmed by the pain in my heart.“How long will we endure this? How long will we be tested? Was I really a happy person before that I have to face such trials?” I cried as I held onto my husband.I was deeply pained by what Rhian, our true child, was enduring.“Honey, don’t lose hope. We will do everything to keep her alive. There’s a reason for everything that’s happening,” my husband reassured me.“The person responsible for this must pay, Hon!” I insisted. “No matter what happens, we need to find out who orchestrated this!” I said angrily.“You can count on me, Honey. I’ll instruct everyone we know to find out who did this. They must be held accountable for what they’ve done to our daughter!” he replied firmly.Just then, our family doctor arrived and checked both our conditions. Moments later, the surgeon who operated on Rhian came
Chapter 47Anita’s POVI didn’t know how to feel after the tragedy that happened to Rhian. I wished I were the one in the hospital right now instead of her.“Who wants to kill me? I know Rhian wasn’t their target; it was me because I owned the car she was driving!” I said to myself while my granddaughter sat on my lap, calming her from crying.We were in the living room, and I was trying to soothe her. “I’m sorry, my dear! I know it wasn’t your mother they wanted to hurt. Whoever did this must pay!” I said, stroking her hair gently.“I think I need to call your father, sweetheart. I need to let him know what’s happening with your mother,” I decided and reached for my phone to call him.After four rings, he answered. I took a deep breath before telling him what had happened.“Son, come home now. Something bad has happened to Rhian. She had an accident, and I don’t know the details because I’m here in the mansion with your daughter, Angie!” I said, trying to keep my voice steady.“How d
Chapter 48Veronica“Pak!”I received a sharp slap from my father. I never thought he would listen to what I told Aunt Anita, which made him angry with me.“Dad, I’m sorry!” I could only say.“Damn you! You’ve brought us nothing but shame, and now you’re pregnant by another man!” he yelled.“Dad, it was an accident! I didn’t want this, and it’s also your fault for always being angry and for never asking me how I am!” I replied.“Veronica, watch your mouth!” Mom said, making me roll my eyes.“It’s true! You’ve given us everything we want, but have you ever shown me any concern or compassion?” I retorted.I didn’t care if I hurt them with my words; I was angry at both of them.“Veronica!” Mom exclaimed.“Why? Isn’t it true? Come on, let’s not pretend. I know why Dad is always out of the house—it’s because of his mistress, right Dad?” I added, and I saw him pause at my words.I quickly left my spot to escape the mansion, wanting to be alone and think about what to do next.“Where are you
Chapter 49 I was restless in my room, not knowing what to do. My decisions had been hasty, and that’s how everything happened. "You’re so foolish, Veronica," I said to myself in anger. "What if they catch you once they find out what really happened and why this disaster occurred!" I continued to say as I paced back and forth, my hands sweating with anxiety. Then I heard the sound of a car, prompting me to rush to the window to see who was outside. I froze when I saw an investigator by the gate talking to the guard of our mansion. "What am I going to do?" I asked myself in fear until there was a knock at my door, which made me nervous. The knocking was relentless until my name was called. "Veronica, open the door!" It was my mother who had knocked, so I quickly opened it and let her in. "What happened to Ms. Rhian Suarez? Are you involved? Are you behind the tragedy that happened to Ms. Rhian Suarez?" she asked me, a mix of anger and concern in her voice. "I'm sorry, Mommy! It w
Chapter 50Andrew's POVI had just arrived in Italy when my secretary called me, saying I had important documents to sign and significant people wanting to connect with my company, AJ RECYCLE COMPANY.I assigned someone to manage the operations, and even while I’m in the Philippines, I stay updated on my company. This is the first business I established here in Italy, and it helps many financially struggling individuals.Through AJ RECYCLE COMPANY, we’ve reduced the waste spreading around because my team collects it and pays the collectors to provide them with a source of income.Despite feeling jet-lagged and exhausted, I didn’t let that stop me. I quickly put on a business suit, grabbed my briefcase, and left.My travel wasn’t long since traffic in Italy wasn’t too heavy. I parked my car at the entrance and handed the keys to the parking attendant.As soon as I entered, I was greeted in Italian."Buongiorno, signor Jackson!" (Good day, Mr. Jackson!) they said as I passed my company
Chapter 51As I sat in my car, I couldn't shake off the worry that consumed me."Rhian, don’t give up! I’ll make it up to you—both of you!" I whispered to myself.Before long, I arrived at the airport. I quickly got out and thanked my driver. All I had with me was my passport and some essential items; nothing else mattered. I headed straight into the airport, making my way to the waiting area filled with other passengers. Soon enough, our flight was called, and everyone stood up to head toward the airplane.Once we took off, I wanted nothing more than to sleep, but despite the long flight, sleep eluded me. Even upon arriving in the Philippines, I still felt wide awake. As I exited the airport, I immediately called my friend Julius."Hey, how’s it going?" he greeted me."Bro, can you pick me up at the airport?" I asked."Of course! Just wait for me there!" he replied before hanging up. I looked for a place to sit as I waited for Julius, but after an hour of waiting, I decided I couldn’
Chapter 52“How is she doing?” I asked Tito Rafael, who had taken Rhian in.“For now, she’s still being observed. The operation was successful, but there’s a possibility she might go into a coma if she doesn’t wake up in three days,” he explained.I glanced at Julius, feeling a wave of concern wash over us both.“Tito, I know I have no right to interfere in your decisions. But I hope we can continue her treatment abroad if she doesn’t wake up in three days!” I said earnestly.The couple immediately agreed, and I let out a sigh of relief. Just then, there was a knock at the door, and we all turned to see a couple enter—none other than my mother’s friends.“Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Avenida!?” Tita Matilda exclaimed. “You came to visit?”“We just wanted to see your adopted daughter!” Mrs. Avenida said.“Correction, Vanessa! She’s not adopted; she’s our daughter, who we thought was dead!” Tita Matilda’s revelation shocked us all.“What?” we asked in unison, and Tita Matilda smiled slightly at our
Chapter 53When I arrived at the chapel, I immediately prayed for everything to be alright and for Rhian to wake up.After my prayer, I went back to the room where Tita Matilda and Tito Rafael were. As I walked, I noticed many reporters gathered outside. I quickly entered the elevator to avoid them. A moment later, the elevator dinged, signaling that I had reached the floor where Rhian’s room was.I knocked and opened the door to step inside.“Son, we know you haven't had any rest, so you should go home and take care of Angie. Stop by the mansion to pick up her clothes that I’ve had prepared by the maid!” Tita Matilda said.“Okay, Tita,” I replied.“Send my regards to Angie!” Tito added.“You can count on me, Tito!” I assured him.I quickly gathered my personal belongings and glanced back at Rhian, now only connected to an oxygen machine. With a heavy heart, I exited the room.Before long, I reached the hospital lobby and headed straight for the exit when suddenly someone blocked my p
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Chapter 122 "About the ancient artifacts, Daddy. There are so many interesting things and stories about our history," Gabriel replied, his eyes shining. "That's great! We’re proud of you, kid. You're learning so much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel tightly. "Thank you, Mommy. Thank you, Daddy," Gabriel smiled. As we chatted, we noticed the twins, Danae and Daniel, busy with their drawings. "Wow, those drawings are beautiful! What are they?" I asked, examining their work. "Mommy, Daddy, these are our drawings of the heroes we learned about in school," Danae said, showing off her artwork. "Very impressive! You’re so creative," Angie praised, gently ruffling their hair. After sharing our stories and admiring the drawings, we decided to prepare a special dinner for the family. "Come on, kids, let’s cook your favorite meal," Angie suggested as she gathered the ingredients in the kitchen. "Yay! Spaghetti and fried chicken!" the twins cheered, helping with the preparations. As we cook
Chapter 121 "That's amazing! Good luck with your presentation, son. I know you'll do great," I said, stroking Gabriel's shoulder. "Thank you, Daddy. I'll do my best," Gabriel replied, smiling. After breakfast, we took the children to school and Angie and I went to the office. "Love, are you ready for our meetings today?" I asked Angie while driving. "Yes, Love. We need to make sure everything is in order and there will be no problems," Angie replied, looking at her notes. When we arrived at the office, Mia greeted us. "Good morning, Ma'am Angie, Sir Rocky. The conference room is ready for our meeting," Mia said, arranging the documents. "Thank you, Mia. Let's go, Love. Let's get this day started," I said, leading Angie to the conference room. As we walked to the conference room, I felt the excitement and determination with every step. I knew we had a lot to do and face, but Angie and I were ready to face it all together. After a productive day at the office, Angie and I went h
Chapter 120 Rocky POV As we entered the conference room, the department heads were already there waiting. We immediately sat down and started the meeting. "Good morning, everyone. Thank you for coming. We need to discuss the new security measures we will be implementing," Angie began, looking at the staff. "First of all, we want to inform you that access to sensitive documents will now be limited to authorized personnel only. We also need to enhance the monitoring and reporting of activities in our system," I added, displaying the new policies on the projector. "Yes, Sir Rocky. We will follow the new policies. It’s really important to protect our documents," Mark, the head of the IT department, said. "Thank you, Mark. And we also want to let you know that our door is open for any questions or concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us," Angie said, looking at each person. After the meeting, we returned to our offices for other tasks. While busy with work, I felt my
Chapter 119 Angie POV When we arrived home, Gabriel greeted us with books and notes in hand. "Daddy, Mommy, thank you for being here. I need help with my project about heroes," Gabriel said, excitedly showing us his notes. "Sure, kiddo. We’ll help you," I replied, organizing the materials on the table. As we discussed the heroes of our country, I could feel Gabriel’s enthusiasm and passion for his project. "Mommy, who’s your favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at me. "I have many favorite heroes, but one I truly admire is Jose Rizal for his intelligence and love for our country," I answered, smiling. "Wow, he’s great! What about Daddy? Who’s his favorite hero?" Gabriel asked, looking at Rocky. "Andrew Bonifacio, kiddo. Because of his bravery and determination to fight for our country’s freedom," Rocky replied, gently stroking Gabriel’s hair. "They’re both amazing, Mommy, Daddy. Thank you for your help," Gabriel said, continuing to write his notes. While we helped Gabriel w
Chapter 118 After our chat, we kissed the children and made sure they were comfortably settled in bed. "Goodnight, children. We love you very much," I said, stroking their heads. "Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, Daddy. We love you too," Danae and Daniel replied in unison, their eyes slowly closing. Our eldest son, Gabriel, followed us out of the room. We carefully exited so as not to wake his younger twin siblings. Once outside, Gabriel looked at us and smiled. "Mommy, Daddy, thank you for the story. It was so much fun," Gabriel said, holding my hand. "You're welcome, son. You know we love you very much," Angie said, hugging Gabriel. "Thank you, Mommy. I love you too," Gabriel replied, hugging Angie. "Gabriel, you should rest too, okay? You have a long day tomorrow," I said, stroking his back. "Yes, Daddy. Goodnight," Gabriel said, entering his room. "Goodnight, son. Sweet dreams," Angie said, stroking Gabriel's hair before he entered his room. After making sure everything was
Chapter 117 Rocky's POV I couldn't help but be surprised because it was the first time I saw Angie get that angry. But thankfully, the problem was resolved quickly. Now, she's back to her sweet voice and calm demeanor. "Love, thank you for understanding and supporting me," I said, looking at her. "I know the situation was difficult, but I'm glad we were able to fix it together." "Thank you too, Love. I don't know how I would have faced this without you," Angie replied, holding my hand. While we were together in the office, I felt the weight of the situation slowly lifting. I knew we still had a lot to do to ensure everything was safe and secure, but I was happy we were there for each other. "Love, we need to make sure this kind of incident doesn't happen again. We need to implement stricter security measures and strengthen communication with the staff," I said, looking at her. "You're right, Love. We need to be proactive and make sure everyone has only the appropriate access,"
Chapter 116 Angie POV As we waited for the department heads, I tried to calm myself. I knew I had to be strong for our staff, but I couldn't help feeling sad and worried. "Arnold, I know your situation is tough right now. But I hope this becomes a lesson for you. Don’t let one mistake ruin your whole life," Rocky said, looking at Arnold. "Thank you, Rocky. I’ve learned my lesson. I hope you can forgive me," Arnold replied, clearly remorseful. "Arnold, I know what you're going through is difficult. But I want you to know we don’t intend to punish you. We just need to ensure our business and staff are safe," I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "I’m really sorry, Angie. I know what I did was wrong," Arnold said, nearly in tears. "Arnold, what’s important now is that you’ve learned your lesson. I hope next time, you’ll just ask for help. We are willing to assist you as much as we can," I said, holding his hand. After a while, the department heads arrived, and the emergency meeti
Chapter 115 Rocky's POV On the way to Arnold's address, I felt the tension in the car. I knew Angie was furious, and I needed to stay calm for both of us. "Love, calm down. We'll talk to him properly. We need to know the truth," I said, holding her hand. "I know, Love. But I can't help but get angry. Those documents are so important," Angie replied, trying to calm herself. When we arrived at the address, we saw a small apartment building. I took a deep breath and patted Angie's shoulder. "Love, we're here. Let's be careful," I said, getting out of the car. We went to the unit listed on the paper. I knocked gently on the door. "Arnold Santos, are you there? It's us, Angie and Rocky. We need to talk to you," I said, waiting for a response from inside. After a while, the door opened, and Arnold came out. He was clearly surprised by our arrival. "What are you doing here?" he asked, hesitant. "Arnold, we need to talk. Some important documents are missing from the office, and we saw