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As Rose drove away from the building, her hands gripped the steering wheel tightly. The pain that she had kept locked away for so long began to resurface, crashing over her in waves. The confrontation with Zoe, seeing the wedding band on Ethan’s finger, and hearing about the baby—all of it reopened old wounds she thought had long healed.Her vision blurred as tears welled up in her eyes, but she forced herself to keep driving. She made a mistake on a turn and received several curses and loud horns from other drivers but even that couldn’t drown out the whirlwind of thoughts in her mind. Memories she had buried deep started flooding back, each one a stab to her heart.“Why is this happening? Am I cursed?” She asked herself as the hot tears rolled down her cheeks.She could still see the look in Ethan's eyes when he accused her, the coldness in his voice when he sided with Zoe, and the emptiness in her heart when he left her alone on the most important dates, how her marriage was hidden
“Why don’t you ever take us out with you? Are you ashamed of us?” A voice stopped Natalie in her tracks. Natalie sighed, feeling tired because of the late-night shifts she was working, “Where do you want me to take you with me? I’m going to work. Someone has to make money to keep this family going.”"We know that's not where you've been spending your late nights. Kate, saw you at the mall the other day. Do you work at the mall now?" Racheal sneered as she sipped on her tea."Are you fucking keeping tabs on me now? Unbelievable!" Natalie laughed. "I've been taking care of your asses while you're out there breaking every law you can and I can't even take myself to a mall?"“You rude brat!” Racheal fumed throwing a cup across the kitchen which hit her on the eyebrow leaving a trail of blood behind. “Ouch!” Natalie cried as she held her eyebrow and stumbled backward.Racheal Watson was Natalie’s mother and worst nightmare when it came to creating trouble. Apart from being arrested for mu
Natalie followed Zane into the VIP suite, her mind a whirlwind of confusion and frustration. She hated it when people did her favors because she believed humans were selfish beings and never did anything for free but the pain was so much that she couldn't argue with him.The brightness of the room contrasted sharply with the bleeding wound above her eyebrow, and she struggled to maintain her composure. She was about to lose her balance when strong arms held her in position. Natalie turned to look at Zane and her heart skipped a beat as she looked into eyes that looked so blue like a sky.Someone coughed and snapped them back to reality making them jump apart like they had been electrocuted. “Are you guys a couple? I can get you a private room after we dress that wound.” Ian laughed.“Shut up Ian!” Zane growled.Ian Quin was the current director of the Quins’s Hospital Group. He had been abroad and recently returned after a few years since his father was retiring. He was a handsome man
Back at the station, Ethan looked at the Detective unable to answer the question, and ran a frustrated hand in his hair. He didn't know because he never thought about it and that hurt him. His heart clenched painfully making it feel like an iron hand reached inside his chest and tried to squeeze the life out of him. ‘Why do I keep disappointing the woman I love?’ He thought before he looked up again.“I'm not sure, Detective. Rose has a pure heart and wouldn't hurt anyone. So, I can't seem to figure out why anyone would target her twice.” He explained.The Detective remained silent for a second before he spoke, “Then maybe could it be because of you? Could someone want to hurt you through her?”“I'm not sure.” It pained him But that was the truth and it was disappointing even for him to give such a response. “Our marriage was a secret and only a few know about it. I can't think of anyone who knows who would benefit from killing her. But please find the culprit as soon as possible. “
“Take a walk with me!!” Anderson said to Ethan. They walked silently for some time in the gardens. Anderson looked deep in thought as he placed his hands behind his back when he finally spoke, “Did you see that? He will never take your side and if I die today, he will fight you for that company, and not even my will can save you when the shareholders turn against you!”“Why not just give it to him then?” Anderson turned and hit Ethan in the head unexpectedly, “You ungrateful little brat!” “Ouch! Grandpa!” Ethan complained. Anderson stopped in his tracks and sighed heavily, “Giving him the position is something I'll never do. You need to secure it and make sure the company doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Can I trust you with that?” Ethan looked at his grandfather and noticed that he wasn't telling him everything. There was something he was hiding but decided not to push him any further. “Yes.” “Good. Now, when are you bringing Rose back home? You two need a son very quickly s
Laura Andrea Sinclair MotherDaughterFriend1984 ~ 2004Ethan sat at his mother's grave and looked at it with a broken heart. He had arrived two hours ago but still hadn't said a word. He was broken, hurt, and ashamed as he ran his hands on the words written boldly. After his confrontation with his father, he immediately got on his private jet and flew to Canmore town. It was a very small town with a small population, but that was what She requested in her will. The instructions were too clear and well planned it was almost as if she knew she was going to die. Laura had a weak heart, she was on a list for a transplant when the surgery went wrong and she didn't make it. Ethan was only ten years old at the time. Andrew however, remarried six Months after her death Which raised curious concerns. Being the most powerful family in Suncity meant they always had eyes on them. Many media houses speculated that he was already cheating before his wife died. But that was dismissed since no
Ethan choked at the question and stared at the innocent-looking girl, “What's your name, princess?” He asked.“Daisy!” She responded cheerfully. “What about you?”“My name is Ethan.” Ethan smiled.“So can you be my play, Dad? My friends laugh at us at school because we don't have a dad.” Daisy said with a sad faceEthan hesitated. He didn't want to make a promise he couldn’t keep. He found her extremely adorable, but he lived far away in Suncity. What if he gave her force hope and only ended up disappointing her?“I’m sorry, kid. I can’t.” Ethan said sadly, “But I can get you something nice before I leave.”“Okay. I guess that’s fine. Can you at least help me convince Mummy to give me a pass? I don't want to dance at the school concert!"“I don’t know if that will work in your favor.” Ethan roughed her hair, making a giggle escape her throat. He watched as her eyes shut while she laughed at the way he played with her. The more he looked at her, the more she looked like Rose. If not
The school auditorium buzzed with excitement as parents found their seats, chatting loudly before the concert started. Rose walked slowly, her hand gripping Daisy’s a bit tighter than usual. Her heart raced, but she couldn’t pinpoint why. Daisy had been unusually excited all week, insisting she had someone special to introduce.Could it be? She wondered but shook off the thought and figured it was impossible. What would he be doing in such a small town anyway?“Mommy, hurry up! We have to find him!” Daisy tugged impatiently, pulling her mother through the crowded hallway.“Find who, sweetheart?” Rose asked, trying to keep her tone light even though her nerves were on edge. “You’ll see!” Daisy said a secretive smile on her lips.‘My Daddy looks a lot like Caleb! I’ll help mummy finally find happiness so she can stop crying herself to sleep most nights!’ Daisy thought as she bit her bottom lip.Marie, Rose’s aunt, followed behind with Caleb, who seemed less interested in the concert and