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Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 37
The Carlos hurried home to put their belongings away because they had nowhere to go because Don Velasco was also gone, especially since he was imprisoned.When they first saw Gaze, they were horrified by his eyes. They chose to escape and take their belongings because they knew they would be the next to be imprisoned, which they did not want to happen."S-Sheo! W-what are we going to do?! Ezrael is here! We're definitely the reason they're here!" Sheila said nervously to her husband, who was driving the car back home."Shut up, Sheila!""But...""I can't think clearly because of your noise!"Sheila simply remained silent because she knew her husband was also afraid.When they arrived at their house, they noticed the television was turned on, so they exchanged glances and went inside."Shanna, are you all right?""Daddy! Yes, I can return to... ""No! We're not going back to work!" Sheo exclaimed, surprising Shanna."S-Shanna... T-The E-Ezraels are here, and they might catch us, so we'
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 38
The entire country has learned that Carlos, who had been hiding from the law for quite some time, has been arrested by police. And everyone was glued to their televisions or radios to hear the news about Carlos's return to Manila.Many news reporters were waiting for Carlos to see them. Carlos, the man who hid from the authorities for nearly six years.Reporters from various stations waited for Carlos and Ezrael to arrive and witness the events."Oh my gosh, Sheena..."Sierra Villaluna Delafuerte expressed concern about Sheena's name, and her husband hugged her to calm her down."Everything will be fine," her husband said as she nodded and watched the news."They really did this?! It's embarrassing! They deserve to be in prison!""Money does so many things tsk,"On the other hand, they are united in their sense of justice for those who have been harmed by the Carlos. Many people have also joined together to put an end to the cruelties of Carlos."Stop being so cruel, Carlos!""You des
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 39
The Carlos have been taken to the station to stay before being taken to the correctional facility. They must first consult with their attorney before making a statement.While Sheena is aside, they are preparing for their first court appearance. It had been a long fight for them.Shanna arrived in Manila without being recognized because she had also injured her face. Because of the scar on her face, she couldn't recognize her even though the law wanted her.She went to where her parents had brought them, but she couldn't go inside because there were still a lot of media and police outside. So she came up with a plan to sneak inside and speak with her parents.Meanwhile, Carlos simply bowed and remained silent. They can also sense people's rage toward them."Mr. and Mrs. Carlos," they say.When they saw their lawyer, Carlos looked up and smiled bitterly. When they had a lot of money, this was their lawyer."I want to talk to you, and I'll get you out of here," their lawyer said solemnl
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 40.1
"So... It's about to begin,"Sheena smirked, and sat down again, waiting to be called as the last witness of the Ezraels against Carlos.While inside the court, there appeared to be numerous rumors that Tina was previously wanted.The attorney smirked at Tina, who nearly burst out laughing. "I recognize you; you are Cristina Montano, who was wanted because you stole money from Carlos,""Pft. Really, attorney? Are you not going to let me tell the whole truth? And the cruelty of my former employers? And what did they do to me and my mother?" Tina smiled and asked the stunned attorney."Let her," said the judge solemnly to Attorney Dela Cruz.Carlos' lawyer was stunned and clenched his fists before allowing Tina to speak.Tina took a deep breath and looked up as her tears began to fall again and she worried that something bad would happen to her baby."H-how do I begin? How do I begin the story? Hahaha! I don't know, but when I remember the cruel things they did to me and Mom, I want rev
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 40.2
Leon simply nodded to Sheena. Before leaving the private room, the woman simply sighed and glanced at Tina.Sheena simply leaned against the car, and Gaze drove cautiously because he was concerned about his wife."Are you all right?"Sheena simply nodded and tapped her head. Until they reach the mansion."Please call the attorney, Love. I'm going to rest first," Sheena said, nodding as she walked up the stairs to their room."Where is mom, Dad?"Gaze turned to their four children, who were patiently waiting for their return home.Gaze sighed, smiled, and patted their children on the head."She's already upstairs, so mom can rest, okay?" Gaze smiled and said to the children who were upset, so Gaze knelt in front of them to make the children feel better."She was always sad; what could we do to cheer her up?"Gaze simply smiled and looked up at the stairs Sheena had already climbed before smiling at their children. When Sheena is down, her children are down even more. They aren't used t
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 41
Gaze had just woken up in the middle of the night when he noticed Sheena wasn't by his side, so he got up and looked in the bathroom and on their terrace, but she was nowhere to be found.He exited their room and looked through the living room to the kitchen, but his wife was still not there. Gaze was worried that something bad had happened to his wife that he would not be able to forgive himself for."Axel,"When Gaze noticed his father drinking alone at their kitchen minibar, he turned around and gasped."Dad.""Are you looking for something?"Gaze took a deep breath and approached his father."Did you see my wife, Pa?"Gion was taken aback and raised his brows at his son."No? I thought you were in your room with her."Gaze shook his head, becoming even more worried."I just woke up without her beside me," Gaze expressed concern to his father, who smiled back."You've changed,"He turned to face his father and frowned."Are you drunk?"His father just laughed and shook his head."I
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 42
Sheena has already started looking for Ronaldo and Fey, as well as Shanna, but days have passed. They have yet to be found. There is also no information as to where Shanna brought the old man and Fey, who could have raised the alarm, so she hides even more."Sheena..."Sheena shifted her gaze to the attorney and her husband."The next hearing is coming up; we can't stop the trial," Attorney Fuentes stated solemnly.Sheena simply clenched her fist and took a deep breath."Can't you do something, Attorney? I won't start the hearing unless Father Ronaldo and Fey are present. I'm worried about them,"The attorney sighed and walked over to Sheena."I understand how you feel, but if this continues, we may not win the case. You are the ace against the Carlos; you are the only one who can expose their sins. " said the lawyer to her."But..""Are you going to waste all your hard work, Sheena?"Sheena was taken aback and bit her lower lip."How long have you worked hard for them? How long have
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 43
No way! How come she's still alive?! She must be dead!Shanna was furious when she realized Sheena was still alive. She had no idea how she was still alive. She only remembers Sheena's escape from their mansion, and she hasn't seen her since.Worse, the Ezraels rescued Sheena, which angered her even more."Wake up!" she yelled at her two hostages before kicking them hard.They got up and moved."Why is Sheena still alive?" she demanded angrily."She's no longer alive!"Ronaldo smirked as Shanna turned to face him."Now that she's facing everyone, I won't wonder why you're so angry," Ronaldo said with a smirk that irritated Shanna even more, causing her to pull his hair."What did you say?! You know, Sheena is alive?! So you're confident now, huh?" Shanna demanded angrily, tightening her grip on the old man's hair.Ronaldo ignored his headache and turned to face Shanna."How does it feel like your nightmare is still alive, Ms. Shanna? You have no escape. "If I were you, I would just su
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Life in the Darkness BONUS CHAPTER
"Sheena,"I turned to Vanni, still clutching the business card I found in my dress pocket, thankfully undamaged.This is the card given to me by the woman sitting next to me at the funeral."What is it?" he asked."Ah."I smirked at him as I showed him my card."Come with me, we're going to an art exhibit!" I said, smiling, and pulling him into his clothes."What? We'll stay here; I can't hold myself back any longer, wife!"My eyes widened at him, and I hit him."Don't be naughty! I want to go to the Borromeo art museum!" I exclaimed.He frowned, as if he was remembering something."Is that Celeste Borromeo?"I nodded and looked at the card."Do you know her?" I asked, and he nodded."I've seen her at previous events; she's well-known because her family is well-known in business," he shrugged as he stood up to dress.I also put on a dress because I knew her museum would be open at 3 p.m. We may be late because he is slow."Giovanni! Come on! We'll go on a date after this!" I yelled at
Life in the Darkness EPILOGUE
Life in the Darkness...My life remained in complete darkness.Alone and without anyone to lean on.I wanted to give up but kept going.rising to face the struggle.I fought until the bitter end, until I attained the true freedom and justice that we all deserve.Justice in an abusive world. I almost took my own life because I believed that if I lived, I would have to live with the nightmare of the past.For the past 21 years, I have put up with everything for 21 years. The abuse and pain they inflicted on me For the past 21 years, I've been asking myself, "Why me?" "Why am I still the one experiencing abuse?" "Did I do something wrong?" But I've never found an answer because I've simply trained myself to do whatever they all wanted me to do.Is there still a choice for me? It is still forbidden if it is the last step out of the house. I didn't even notice the sun shining on me or how beautiful and bright the moon was. I wasn't even able to interact with other kids, go to school, or ha
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 50.2
I opened my eyes and gasped, but I was stunned because it was dark, and I noticed that I was shaking in a car trunk.I tried to loosen the rope around my wrist, but it was too tight. When I try to remove the rope, it hurts even more.What will Shanna do with me? Oh, no. I can feel the smoke as well. Fuck.I turned around, but I couldn't move much because my legs were also tied. The blood on my thigh and leg had also dried up, but I could still feel numbness throughout my body.I just closed my eyes, dripping sweat and biting my lower lip. I attempted to loosen my tie again, but it appears that the used tie is unusual.When I felt the car stop, I also stopped moving. I remained silent for a moment, starting to feel Shanna's every move leading to where I am now."Hmm, perfect location!" I overheard Shanna say.I took a deep breath and closed my eyes to keep her from noticing I was awake. When she opened the trunk, I had to brace myself.The full moon caught my attention when the trunk w
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 50.1
"Shanna."She just chuckled at me and looked at the graves of Mother Esme and Father Ronaldo."Sad. "Do you think it was because of you that they died?" she asked, smirking.I was taken aback and backed away. I will not be caught off guard by what she says. She's just doing this to bring out my guilt because she might be right that they died because of me."Why haven't you surrendered to the police?" I asked her seriously, as she was stunned."Why should I give up while you're still alive?" I'll give up only when you're gone."I backed away from her until I was leaning against their grave."Stop it, Shanna," I said as I walked away from her."It's your fault that my parents were killed, and it's your fault that our lives have become miserable," she said. She also started shooting at the museum."Don't blame me for everything, Shanna. You're the one who made your life miserable; I've been your slave for 18 years; isn't that enough? " I asked her as I continued to walk away from her, bu
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 49.2
We've all been preparing for Father Ronaldo's ceremony. I know he's with his mother, Esme, and Daniella wherever he is.He was not to blame for what happened to us; he was simply a victim of Carlos' cruelty.I just sighed, put on my sunglasses, and got out of the car.Tina, who was staring at her father's picture, looked stunned. I just averted my gaze because I couldn't bear to see her like this. Because of me, she lost both of her parents. Nobody else is to blame but me.I lost someone important to me as a result of my decisions."We've arrived,"I blinked at Gaze, who was unbuckling my seatbelt. I simply smiled and gazed out the window. I was surprised to see so many media outlets and people still calling for justice for us.Gaze helped me get out of the car, and we were greeted by the media right away, but our staff stopped them, and I just smiled at them before we went straight to where Dad would be buried, right next to Mother Esme."Sheena,"When I saw Fey with her mother, I wa
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 49.1
"Let us put an end to her pain."They remained silent as Gaze said something to them. They see him and realize they don't like what's going on. Especially considering what happened to his wife."This is entirely my fault. I-I'm sorry."When Gion did speak, his son simply stared at him."H-huh? H-hon? What are you talking about?" Vanessa asked her restless husband."I-I'm sorry—""What exactly did you do?"Gion was taken aback and looked at his son, who was staring at him blankly. He bowed and swallowed."Your tone, A-Axel."Gaze paid no attention to Vanessa, who was puzzled about her husband and son.They can sense the conflict between the father and son.Leon coughed to make their uncomfortable situation less awkward."Right now, let's think about catching Shanna. She's the only ones left that we can press on their cases. "Maybe we can preserve Dad Ronaldo's corpse and postpone his funeral while Sheena is still sleeping," Leon said, supporting his wife."We'll go first because my wif
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 48
SHANNANo.They are not dead.They're not going to kill themselves like that. They are familiar to me because they are my parents.When I heard what happened on the radio, I went straight to the morgue to see if I had heard correctly.I've hidden my face, and I'm not going to let them catch me.I tried to get into the morgue without alerting the media or the police. When I saw Mom and Dad were dead, I felt stabbed with pain, knowing they were truly gone.I can't believe they died so suddenly.I punched the mirror and examined the shattered mirror. I'm not going to let Sheena live. I'm going to kill her. It is entirely her fault that this is happening to me.If she had just killed herself before, none of this would have happened.She must die. I'll send her and her family back to hell. I'm not going to stop until I've killed her.I wiped away my tears as I prepared to leave my hiding place. They'll know where I'm hiding now. I'm not going to be caught alive.I packed my belongings and
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 47
What exactly is this? What is Carlos's trick?No, it is not true.They can't just die because I haven't gotten justice and Shanna hasn't been captured.The Chief accompanied me to the morgue, where the Carlos were brought after the police said they found them lifeless hanging from the ceiling. I'm not going to believe it until I see them.Many members of the media and the general public were waiting to hear about Carlos' death when we arrived."Mrs. Ezrael,"I took a deep breath and simply nodded to the Chief as he got out of the car and opened the door for me.I went down and was greeted by the media, but they were blocked as we went inside.We went straight to where Carlos had been taken. I was taken aback when I noticed someone lying on the stainless steel bed."Mrs. Ezrael?"I was just shocked by where the one with the blanket was. I couldn't move my feet to go inside because I couldn't accept their deaths. I can't believe they died without even feeling pain."Would you like me to
Life in the Darkness CHAPTER 46
SHEENAI woke up to see myself in the room. I was about to make a move when I noticed someone was holding my hand.I peered to see who it was and noticed Tina had dozed off while watching over me."Oh my gosh, Sheena! You're awake!"I just smiled at her as she hugged me.I said quietly, "Thank you," and she moved away from me, smiling."Are you okay?"I simply nodded at her, but my smile faded as I remembered Father Ronaldo."S-sorry... It's all my fault," I apologized.I'm still blaming myself for what happened to Ronaldo's father. These things would not have happened if I hadn't been so desperate to catch the Carlos.Tina's parents died as a result of my actions. I was too careless in my actions, and I didn't consider the people around me."Sheena, I know you still blame yourself for what happened to my parents, but it's not your fault; Dad did the right thing, but some people just won't stop doing bad things.."Tina sobbed and covered her face."I-it hurts to accept... It's difficu
