Chapter 64

Alice sighed, her eyes reflecting the lingering sadness.

"It's been 3 years, but every anniversary feels like it just happened yesterday. I usually try to distract myself, but this year has been different. I don't know how I'm going to deal with those people's harsh words again," Alice shared. Every year on her father's death anniversary, all the family members would gather, but none of them liked her, making it challenging for Alice to face them.

This time, it would be even harder because they all believed she was the one who sent Manila to jail, so they must be waiting to unleash their resentment on her tomorrow. She knew they wouldn't even spare a thought for her baby in her belly before causing harm.

Siya squeezed Alice's shoulder in comfort.

"You don't have to face it alone. Take Lucas with you," she suggested.

Alice scoffed.

"Do you think he will go with me? No. He didn't even attend my father's funeral. And you know what he had clearly told me when I asked him to go to meet my