Hazel's POV* * *My head started pounding like crazy as all those memories from 23 years ago flashed before my eyes. It felt like I was reliving everything all over again, and the intensity of those flashbacks was messing with my emotions.I instinctively rubbed my temples, but that didn't ease the pain. It was like my hands had a mind of their own, reaching for my face. I touched my lips, ran my fingers across my cheeks, as if I was trying to remind myself of my physical presence. With a strong urge to tear my skins off, I had an inner battle with myself.My face was fake, everything about me was fake. I had changed myself so much that I was beginning to forget who I truly was.Years back, Aria's father provided me with shelter, and I was advised to undergo a life-changing surgery that would change even the most basic aspects of my physical appearance, such as the color of my hair.Technology was surely a big thing in this advanced world. Maybe my plan of having a different identi
Third POV***She stood up swiftly, unable to believe what Hazel was saying. If this was a joke then she had better stop.Her mother was dead and she knew it, what the hell was Hazel talking about?"Hazel, this doesn't make any sense. You can't be my mom. I mean, we don't even look alike! It's starting to feel like I'm stuck in some weird dream or something.”Abigail said with gritted teeth as she stared at Hazel. Her father had told her multiple times and they even visited her mom's grave in the past.Abigail moved closer to the window, taking deep breaths in order to calm her racing heart. "Hazel, I'm sorry, but this is hard to believe," she said, her voice trembling. She was starting to feel overwhelmed by her revelation.Hazel looked back at Abigail with a mixture of sadness and determination in her eyes. She understood that this was hard for Abigail to process, but she knew she couldn’t back down now. Taking a deep breath, Hazel tried to find the right words to explain."Abigail,
Third POV***"Make sure every location is thoroughly searched, and gather all relevant information," As Ethan spoke in an icy tone, his face tensed with annoyance. He stared at nothing in particular with a tightened jaw. His eyes narrowing as he pressed his lips into a thin line. It was obvious that his impatience was increasing with every passing second."Ye…Yes...Sir" The receiver said nervously , his voice breaking due to nervousness, he waited patiently for any other information that his boss had to say to him.Ethan hung up the phone, clenching his teeth in fury, his brow furrowed upon remembering that there was no progress in his search.A man stood at attention in the room, his hands intertwined behind his back. It was clear he was ready and waiting for Ethan to give him his next set of instructions. The man, known as Asher Stone, was a notorious figure in the country's criminal underworld. Despite his fame as the most powerful drug lord in the nation, his true identity was k
Abigail's POV* * *The sun was scalding hot today and I began to feel thirsty, despite drinking a lot of water before coming outside the mansion.Thank God I had listened to Hazel, I still wasn't sure if I should call her my mum or by her name, it was our little secret and I wasn't ready to make this news public.Luckily, she had persuaded me into taking a cold water bottle that was filled with water and ice. The water beads on the surface reminded me of the cool relief it could provide, making me grateful for her insistence.I quickly unscrewed the cap and brought the cold bottle to my lips, the refreshing sensation of the water's coolness quenching my thirst as I gulped it down.It brought a refreshing feeling, relieving me of the hotness that I once felt in my throat.Today, I planned to go to Samao Village,a place which Hazel had given me an address to.My goal was to visit the hospital, but there were still a lot of things that I wanted to know.Henry didn't know about this beca
Third POV* * *Ethan was leaning back in his car, lazily holding a cigarette in one hand while the other rested on the wheel. The glow from the cigarette was the only thing illuminating the car's dark interior.A wide smile spread across his lips as he gazed intently at the scene unfolding before him. "Time to be the hero" He let out a loud laugh, his car was soundproofed and so he didn't have to worry about anyone hearing him.Straight ahead of Ethan's car, a vibrant red Audi R8 stood out like a gleaming trophy, its sleek and agile frame accentuated by the eye-catching taxi billboard adorning its roof. Luckily, Ethan's windows were tinted black and so they couldn't see him. However, he could see everything that was going on outside, including the way Asher took a dramatic step out of his car and then turned around the car to open the door for Abigail.He saw her shake her head reluctantly, as if scared of stepping outside of the car.Ethan's lips curled into a mischievous grin, an
Third POV***Her hand flew to her cheeks and she gulped in fear. Did he just slap her?Abigail's eyes blazed in anger, her body suddenly feeling energized than they were before.He was about to raise his hand on her again when she held his hand angrily, stopping his dirty hand from getting to her face.A blistering pain ripped through her face, leaving a red, burning mark on her skin. She winced, tears welling up in her eyes, but she clenched her teeth and held back the impulse to soothe the wounded flesh. Instead, she glared at the man, her gaze filled with a mixture of fear and fury, the resilience within her refusing to give in."You have gotten brave, I see." The driver said, clearly surprised with Abigail's change of attitude.Never would he have thought that Abigail could have the guts to block his attempt."Touch me one more time and you I'll regret ever laying your filthy hands on me." Abigail threatened with gritted teeth, even if no one was here to save her, she could still
Third POV* * *"Hey, you into sweets?" Ethan inquired, his tone smooth as he reached into the backseat of his car, fingers sliding across several boxes of assorted candies and chocolates. Abigail declined his offering with a gentle shake of her head, her lips pressed into a thin line. Ethan felt a bit hurt, his face shifting into a scowl, only to be replaced by a quick smile, an attempt to hide his disappointment."I was kinda hoping you'd try some. You look like you could use a sugar rush." Ethan said before bringing the car back to life, the engine purred and the car moved slowly on the streets.Abigail sighed heavily and then looked away from Ethan, focusing her gaze on the city outside the car window and watching the blurry buildings as they drove past."Here take my jacket, it will keep you warm." Ethan's gaze was fixed on the road while he slowly undressed himself, a risky decision, but it was worth it in the end when he saw her accept the jacket.She was slowly starting to
Third POV* * *As Abigail entered the bar, the wild atmosphere was immediately the first thing she noticed. The vibrant lights were bright and flashing so quickly that they nearly blinded her, with a mix of bright blues, reds, and yellows dancing around the room.Her eyes squinted instinctively at the intense lights, trying to protect themselves from the sudden brightness. A slight burning sensation stung her retinas, prompting her to blink several times as she gradually adjusted to the brightly lit surroundings. Slowly, her eyes began to make out the details of the busy bar: the colorful lights, the loads of people. As Abigail looked around the bar, she saw many women wearing very little clothing, mostly bikinis and underwear. These women were dancing in the crowded room, and there were a lot of them. Some danced on the laps of men, screaming in joy as the men sprayed them with money.Abigail looked away and turned to face her right, it looked a lot more quieter and she guessed
Abigail's POV *** Thirty minutes had passed since Ethan's death and I couldn't stop my body from shaking. Henry stood by my side, his hands wrapped around my shoulder in a comforting way. "He is dead?" I asked in a whisper even though I knew the answer. Henry pulled me closer and placed a kiss on my forehead. I saw them wrap Ethan up into a black big plastic bag and I confirmed it to be true. What other evidence do I need? Ethan was dead and I would never see him anymore. He died because he was trying to save me, how can I ever forget that? I sniffed back my tears and stared at the street filled with reporters. "Henry Brundeen!" Grandfather Brundeen called with a snort and my gaze traveled to look at him. The rest of the Brundeen family followed him, their eyes swollen. "Your beloved cousin is dead and you care to comfort the woman who had gotten him killed in the first place." Grandfather Brundeen's words were like a knife and they pierced through my heart. "Abigail is
Third POV***The next day in the morning, due to the drama from last night, Abigail couldn't have enough sleep and so she paraded around the mansion.Henry was fast asleep and she didn't want to disturb him.Her presence was needed in the station and so she decided to leave on her own.Abigail was wearing a simple dress with little to no make-up.She decided not to disturb Henry, after all, they only needed her presence in the station and not anyone else.A driver in the mansion offered to drive Abigail and she accepted, especially since Henry had warned them to never let Abigail outside on her own again.Abigail would have preferred if Adonis drove her instead but Henry had given him a short break.Soon they got to the station and Abigail walked into the big building."You, what are you doing here?" Mrs Williams legs and arms were in chains but when she caught sight of Abigail, her blood boiled.The officers had told her that the CEO of Zeng company would be coming to see her, so wh
Third POV***Three days passed, and Abigail finally received her pregnancy test results from the doctor. The news was in, and it was official—Abigail was expecting.It was said that she was three weeks pregnant, and news of her pregnancy quickly spread throughout the mansion. Henry decided that he would break the news to his family and also have a little party to celebrate the arrival of their unborn child.They all sat around a huge table. All members of the Brundeen family were present except grandfather Brundeen who had solely refused to attend.The Williams were also present, Henry felt like their presence was needed also.Kate was sitting at the table, her eyes eagerly searching for something on Abigail's body.The news of Henry's proposal went viral and they had been struggling to grasp the reality.And so they decided to come see if it was true.Kate, who had never liked Abigail, was the first to speak, her tone calm and quiet."Abigail, your face is looking really pale." Kat
After spending some minutes in the cinema and watching real movies, they decided that it was time to see the surprise that Henry had prepared for Abigail.Abigail didn't know what the surprise was all about.They were on the rooftop and it was quite dark, she found it hard to make out anything on the roof.Henry squeezed her hands lightly and she stared at him with affection.Minutes passed and she wanted what he had prepared for her.She could hardly contain her excitement and she looked around.Soon, sparks went flying in the air and at first, it came as a shock, she placed her head on Henry's chest, shivering with fear.Henry wrapped his arms around her, he never expected her to react the way she did.He thought that women liked fireworks.This was all Zayn's idea. He decided that he would make sure to scold Zayn after this."It's just a firework, Abigail." Henry whispered softly into her ear, biting her earlobe a little as he teased her.Abigail shook her head, wanting to stay in
"You have shown me that true love is not just a fairy tale, but a reality that can be held in the palm of our hands.I can't begin to explain how I feel whenever I'm with you. You are my happiness and I can't afford to lose you Abi.My world revolves around you. Before I found out that you were the mother of our son, I loved you Abigail.I don't know how that was possible but I fell in love with you at first sight.As we stand at the edge of this new chapter, I know that there is no one else I would rather face it with than you. You are my partner, my soulmate, my best friend, and I cannot imagine a future without you.From the first moment we met Abigail...I knew that there was something special between us. A spark that was undeniable and irresistible. And as the months have passed, that spark has only grown into a flame that burns brighter than the stars.So, with a heart full of love and a soul full of hope, I ask you now to take this journey with me. To share your life with mine,
Third POV***Abigail's stomach felt filled up and she stared at Henry, a chocolate stain smeared close to her lip.She hadn't taken notice of it and so she continued biting the huge chocolate stick.Henry then thought of an idea, he grinned maniacally and then said in a cold voice."Look over there, Abi" Abigail turned to look at the direction he pointed at, her brows knitted together as she saw absolutely nothing, just the people going on with their normal activities.The children jumping and playing and the cars moving along the road.Before she could turn back to look at him, she felt his warm tongue on her cheek, sulking it up like he was about to eat her face.Abigail was stunned, she stood there, unable to move. What had he just done?Henry licked them off with his lips seductively and then moved away from her. Making sure to relish the taste in his mouth.It seemed like Abigail's face added a special charm to the chocolate and made it even more sweet.Henry had never been a fa
Abigail's POV***I rubbed my nose and sniffed back the tears that welled up in my eyes. My heart felt heavy and I found it hard to even swallow the invincible lump in my throat.Lately, I have been feeling emotional and I couldn't quite place why.There was just this feeling of emptiness. What was making me feel that way? I had zero idea.My reflection in the mirror made me almost puke and I stared away. The dark circles under my eyes were so visible and it made me want to burst into another round of tears. Would Henry continue to love me?He must probably hate my new attitude.With a frown on my face, I walked out of the room and I was about to lay on the bed when a tall figure collided with my face, making me halt my step."Ouch" I pouted and touched my head, my eyes looking up to see Henry with a wide grin on his face.He was wearing a casual hoodie and a pair of joggers. But it wasn't just a casual hoodie, it had some romantic designs on it and judging by the material, one cou
The director had an evil smile on his face. He stood up and creeped around behind Lisa. She was nervous as hell, her fingers twitching, ready to grab her pepper spray if he got too close.His hands caressed the strap of her clothes.Lisa, realizing what was going on, stood up immediately, her eyes blazing with fire."What are you doing?""C'mon Lisa, you know what I mean. Don't expect me to spell it out" The director said casually, rolling his eyes as he saw Lisa make a fuss about it."If this is what you are planning to do then I'm not going to sit here and let you lay your filthy hands on me." Lisa's eyes were already crimson red.She found it disgusting to know that an ugly man like the director of the Han group was proposing to have a relationship with her.Lisa wasn't that desperate to beg for a role. She would rather walk out and never look back.Grabbing her purse from the table, she proceeded to leave but she felt a strong grip on her hand before she could take the next step.
Henry pulled Abigail in close, wrapping her up in a warm hug. His fingers grazed softly across her face, lingering over her features with a tenderness that showed how much he cared about her. Abigail's eyes fluttered open, her body feeling weak all of a sudden.She even found it difficult to stand on her own, her breathing increasing."I will go get my phone. I need to call a doctor." Panic was written all over Henry's face as he stared at her pale skin.He was about to lay her gently on the ground when she held his hand gently.Henry's gaze dropped from Abigail's face, his eyes narrowing as he focused on her hand. "Don't go Henry, I'm okay. It's just an exercise. I'm just tired, that's all." Abigail said with a reassuring smile.She struggled to sit up, wiping the sweat that was on her face with her palms.Managing to fake a smile, she tried convincing him, hoping to put his mind at rest.Henry wasn't sure if this was a good idea. He knew that she needed to see a doctor."I...I"He