An hour later, Erin and the rest met with each other. They decided to avoid unnecessary risks and were preparing to leave the desolate mountain.As they descended, they came across three human bodies placed in the middle of the road. A white cloth covered them and had bold black words written on it—gifts."Who died?" Ryder asked.A heavy silence fell over the group as they suspected the identity of the bodies. However, confirmation was necessary."I'll take a look," Chandler offered."No, Hubby! I'll go!" Erin insisted.As Erin reached for Chadler, Kylan had already taken the lead. "Stay back! There might be a trap!""Watch yourself, Kylan!" Erin cautioned."I will!" Kylan replied while gripping a gun firmly.Kylan cautiously approached the lifeless forms and crouched down beside them. He gently lifted a corner of the white cloth and revealed the bodies—all lying face down with hands by their sides.Kylan examined their attire and had already identified two of the deceased.
"Margot, I can't let anything bad happen to you!" Damian said in a serious tone."You're such a coward, Damian! I never took you for that!" Margot yelled.Even though Damian had put down his gun, Margot held onto hers. She seethed with anger. She never expected Erin and the others to track them down to this point."Margot, where's Wilma?" Erin asked coldly."I won't tell you! Do whatever you want!" Margot glared at her with intense hatred."Did you plan all of this—the kidnapping and the bomb—just to kill me?" Erin questioned."What if I did?" Margot shot back."Is it just you and Damian this time?" Erin asked.Margot's expression turned serious as she replied, "Cyrus will come and save us!"Damian's eyes seemed to show different emotions. They had distanced themselves from Cyrus for a while. He was aware that Margot was trying to protect them by resorting to bluffing. He chose to remain silent.Erin showed no concern. She smirked and said, "You know better than anyone if Cyr
Damian shot Ryder a disapproving look. "Don't get me wrong. It's not about being scared of dying! I'm just worried that you might hurt Margot! She's my everything."If sacrificing myself can keep her safe, then I'm ready to face it. But Margot doesn't love our kid. It just hit me that she doesn't want to share her days with me. She doesn't love me. No matter how many times I'd lay down my life for her, she won't fall for me."Margot fell silent. She was overwhelmed by Damian's despair. Her anger subsided, and she stopped venting her frustration.Memories of her time with Damian replayed in her mind, and she reluctantly acknowledged that hatred had clouded her judgment. The thought of Erin humiliating her in front of Cyrus always fueled her rage.As the days went by, the pent-up hatred within her became unbearable. Finally, Margot decided to end Erin's life in an attempt to free herself from the grip of her hatred.At first, Damian disagreed with Margot's choice. Their life had bee
Erin sat in the front passenger seat and turned to Wilma. "Have you made up your mind?"Wilma nodded. "Yes.""Okay, I've got your back," Erin said before glancing at Chandler as he drove away from the hospital.Hans and the others quickly caught up with their car.Before getting in, Kylan patted Gavin's shoulder and said, "As a man, you've got to own up to your mistakes. Let's go. Face the reality. Whether you're ready or not. The choice isn't yours anymore."Ryder took the front passenger seat and shot Gavin a playful glance. "Gavin, maybe divorce is a blessing for you. Now that you're free, you can do whatever you want."Gavin looked lost and overwhelmed. He seemed to have suffered a severe emotional blow. Suddenly, everything went dark and he passed out in an instant.Kylan swiftly caught him and asked in surprise, "Is he that fragile?""I believe he's just worn out and likely has low blood sugar from not eating," Ryder said as he exited the car to lend a hand.The two men
Erin couldn't help but laugh when she heard Chandler's jealous comment. "Hubby, I've quit acting, and there's no new heartthrob in my life. Why the jealousy?"Chandler looked displeased and responded, "You're still following them even if you can't meet them!"Then, Erin paused and asked, "Did you peek at my laptop?""You were checking out young heartthrobs on Twitter and didn't bother clearing the history. Did you want me to find out?" Chandler replied."Aww, hubby, you're so cute! You snooped on my laptop, and now you're making up stories to put yourself in a bad mood. How did you even know I was looking at the heartthrob's Twitter?" Erin asked teasingly."If it wasn't you, then who else?" Chandler countered."It wasn't me! It was Enny. She's obsessed with this popular TV show and thinks the male lead looks like Paulo. Since she can't see Paulo, she checks the heartthrob's Twitter," explained Erin.Erin's explanation made Chandler feel a mix of emotions."Enny's already into P
Two days later, in the evening, Corwin rang the doorbell of a fancy hotel suite.When Janette opened the door, she looked surprised. "Mr. Murphy, what brings you here?""Mind if we have a chat inside?" Corwin's expression turned slightly serious."Not at all!" Janette opened the door wide and stepped aside to let Corwin in.Corwin glanced around the living room and then looked at the closed bedroom door. "Is Brooke in the bedroom?"Janette was taken aback. She hadn't expected Corwin to know Brooke was there."Is she in there?" Corwin asked again.Janette couldn't keep the truth hidden any longer. She replied awkwardly, "Yes, she is.""Tell her to come out," Corwin said."Okay." Janette approached the bedroom door and knocked gently.She called out, "Brooke! Your dad's here."Inside the room, Brooke nervously stood by the window. After a moment's thought, she chose to hide behind the curtains.After a while, Janette turned to Corwin with a troubled look. "Mr. Murphy, it seem
Corwin couldn't bring himself to be honest with Brooke when she asked him the question."Brooke, I think it would be a good idea if we went overseas to talk to a psychiatrist. We can stay there if needed," Corwin suggested calmly."Dad! I'm not dealing with any mental health issues!" Brooke insisted.Corwin shook his head. "Maybe you're not facing a mental health problem, but the way you've been acting lately isn't what I expect from a good child. I'm not trying to hurt you. I just want you to be as kind as you used to be."I've been observing your recent behavior, and I'm disappointed in you. If your mom were still here, she would feel the same way if she saw how you're behaving."Corwin's sincere words left a bitter feeling in Brooke's heart. With a heavy heart, she asked, "Dad, is it because you're upset that I'm fond of Mrs. Frost?"He explained, "No, Brooke. I wouldn't object to you liking Mrs. Frost. That's your personal choice. It's the inappropriate actions that come from
Erin squinted in the direction Enny pointed and grinned. "Enny, it really is them—Ms. Walker and Ms. Jensen! I can't believe they're here, too."Jill and Tina, both in bikinis, noticed Enny and Erin when they were taking a selfie. Swiftly, they turned and walked away."Jill! Tina! I see you both! Where are you rushing off to?" Smiling, Erin took Enny's hand and approached them.Meanwhile, Jill and Tina acted as if they didn't hear Erin and kept walking briskly."Tina, does sneaking away like this make us seem guilty?" Jill asked."Definitely. Erin isn't dumb!" Tina sighed."So, what's the plan now? Chandler told us to stay in the room, and now we're in a pickle." Jill regretted their decision immediately.They thought Erin was still in her hotel room, especially since they had confirmed it just half an hour ago.To pull off a surprise proposal for Erin, Chandler came up with a clever plan. He created a WhatsApp group called "Marathon Team" and added everyone who visited Mufrana