“That's impossible! What are you saying? You must be mistaken,” Mrs. Charlotte exclaimed, not believing Marvin when he said that Fanny had killed Lily.“Why is it impossible?”“What makes you think that, huh?” Mrs. Charlotte lifting her chin slightly in disbelief at what Marvin was saying. “You must be mistaken. Mommy knows Fanny is stubborn and sometimes really annoying. But Mommy is sure she would never go that far.”Marvin turned away, his eyes narrowing with frustration. A smirk appeared on his lips, accompanied by a cynical sigh. “Even after she confessed her wrongdoing to Mommy, you still trust her?” he said in a mocking tone, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.“Mommy understands why she acted that way yesterday. She felt cornered, so she lashed out at Mommy.”“Okay, if I speak without evidence, maybe Mommy won’t believe me. But if the evidence is right in front of you, you will believe me, won’t you?”Marvin quickly opened his desk drawer and pulled out a phone. His
“Your mother still didn’t believe you after you told her everything and showed her the evidence?” Stella asked Marvin.Marvin nodded. “She said the evidence wasn’t valid. She claimed it could all just be a coincidence. It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? What baffles me is that Mommy still trusts that snake of a woman even though she’s been a victim herself? But what she said really made me furious."“What did your mother say?”“She said that Fanny felt cornered, so she lashed out. And she even understood why Fanny did it. Is she insane? What Fanny did almost killed you. And my mother was almost accused of being a murderer, yet she excuses it."“What? Did I hear that right?” Stella exclaimed in shock. “Your mother is that lenient with Fanny? I can’t believe it!”“Neither can I!”“So, what are you going to do now, Darling? Don’t you want Fanny to end up behind bars? If you report her to the police, I think your mother will side with Fanny and protect her from the law. She might say the same thi
“So, they’re going to New York?” Damian asked after hearing Fanny speak.“Yes, my spy at Esther told me that Marvin is leaving for New York on business tomorrow.”A smile spread across Damian’s lips. “Isn’t this the perfect time to take Stella? Ahhh... why did your spy only tell us now? I have to plan quickly.”Fanny narrowed her eyes, looking at Damian with disdain. “Do you think Marvin is stupid enough to leave Stella alone at home? Of course not, you idiot!” she spat sarcastically.Hearing this made Damian narrow his eyes in annoyance.“She’s going with Marvin to New York. My spy said Marvin’s secretary booked two plane tickets.”“Oh... really? So there’s no chance for us? Huhhh!” Damian exhaled harshly.“You really are an idiot! Has poverty lowered your IQ?” Fanny asked sarcastically, lifting her chin and standing with her hands on her hips, looking down on Damian.Damian, feeling increasingly irritated by her insults and the way she looked down on him, wanted to kill her. If he d
New York.Marvin embraced Stella from behind as the cold morning air nipped at their skin. His hand gently caressed Stella's swollen belly, where their baby was growing well.“Let’s have breakfast,” Marvin said, kissing Stella’s back.“Breakfast? This early?” Stella turned to face her husband. “It’s still so dark outside and you’re asking me to have breakfast? Are you… already hungry?” she asked, puzzled.Marvin opened his eyes and looked at Stella with a smile. “Yes, I’m very hungry since it’s been a while since I last touched you. So… give your husband a special breakfast.”Stella’s eyes narrowed immediately, glaring at her husband when she understood his meaning.Seeing Stella’s unfriendly expression only made Marvin smile wider. “We haven’t had our honeymoon yet, Darling. Let’s consider this trip as our honeymoon.”“Honeymoon with a belly this big? I’m already having trouble walking and I get tired so easily. How am I supposed to enjoy a honeymoon like this? Isn’t a honeymoon abou
Fanny's eyes narrowed sharply as she listened to the recording that revealed one of the reasons Marvin came to New York was to honeymoon and have fun together.“They just had sex this morning,” Damian said after the recording finished playing.“Shut up!” Fanny snapped sarcastically. Her chest heaved in anger at the thought of their intimacy.“Why are you angry just hearing about it? Considering Stella is pregnant, it means they’ve been doing it often. Having sex shouldn’t bother you this much.”“I said shut up!” Fanny yelled even louder. “I’ll make sure this morning’s touch will be their last! They’re going to spend time together enjoying their honeymoon, right?”A smirk spread across Fanny’s lips, grinning like a truly evil antagonist.“Let them enjoy today. This will be their first and last honeymoon. Because tomorrow, Marvin will be crying over Stella’s death and his happy days will turn to sorrow. Tonight, I’ll make sure Stella dies in a very gruesome way.”“Tonight? You plan to d
“I’m leaving now,” Marvin said after kissing Stella’s forehead. “Your dinner will be delivered soon, and the guard will arrive in about 30 minutes.”Stella smiled and nodded as Marvin left the room, leaving her alone.Not long after, Stella lay on the bed and started playing with her phone, but only for a few minutes as her eyes felt heavy and she wanted to close them. However, before she could, the doorbell rang.“Is that the guard Dariel found? Or the hotel staff delivering the food? They arrived so quickly,” Stella muttered with a confused expression. She got up from the bed and walked towards the door.Before opening it, Stella peeked through the peephole to see who was standing outside her room.“It’s the hotel staff with the food,” Stella muttered when she saw a man in a hotel uniform standing outside with his head lowered.Without suspicion, Stella opened the door and asked, “Are you here to deliver the dinner my husband ordered?”The man then lifted his head and smiled at Stel
“You’re finished, Stella!”“Let go!” Stella struggled, but Damian’s grip on her elbow tightened.“Let you go? Dream on!” Damian sneered. “But… I will let you go when your husband comes to save you. But by then, you’ll both die together. I can’t wait! Will you die hugging each other? Or holding hands like in those dramas? That would be so pathetic.”“Stop talking nonsense! You’re the one who will die first, Damian!” Stella retorted sarcastically.“Really? I don’t think so. You’ll die first. And I’ll laugh watching it. I’ll make sure you and your husband die by my hands! If I can’t be with my love, no one else can be with you! If not with me, then you can't be with anyone else.” Damian declared.Stella swallowed hard. She opened her mouth to speak, but stopped when she heard Damian’s phone ringing. Damian quickly took his phone from his pocket, glanced at the screen, and saw Fanny’s name. He swiped the green panel on the screen and put the phone to his ear."What are you doing there? Wh
"Becoming a guardian angel? Just keep that desire in your dreams because it will never happen. Why? Because Marvin will also die tonight!" Damian thought to himself. He looked at Fanny with a sorrowful gaze.Beep-beep...Damian reached into his pants pocket. It was Stella's phone that was vibrating. Marvin's name appeared on the screen."Who?" Fanny asked.Damian showed Fanny the phone screen he was holding. "Your prince. I want to play with him first. I have such a grudge because he helped Stella to bring me down. So, let him panic first, looking for his wife.""Do whatever you want, I don't mind.""Okay," Damian said, immediately sliding the red panel on Stella's phone screen."I'll rest in that room," Fanny said, pointing to the door of the room right next to her. "Tell me when Marvin gets here. You hold a grudge against Marvin, don't you? As for me, I'm annoyed with him! He dared to slap me because of this wretched woman. I want to see his devastated face when he sees his wife gon
Delvin stood in front of Emily's apartment door, his eyes filled with doubt and hope. His hand continuously pressed the doorbell, but there was no sign that the door would open."Emily? Darling? Are you in there? Open the door, I’m back, Darling," Delvin's voice was full of regret.He stood with his hands in his pockets, feeling the cold air seeping in through the gap under the door. Delvin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. His heart was in turmoil, remembering the hurtful words he had once said and his efforts to make things right.Since the incident that nearly cost Emily her life, and after spending difficult times in Paris to reflect, Delvin had decided he couldn’t keep holding onto his anger. He wanted to return and make amends. He wanted to apologize and hoped that Emily would give him a chance to explain everything.He no longer cared about the mistakes Emily had made. After all, Emily had changed and was no longer the person she used to be. So, he decided to come bac
Delvin parked his car in front of the hospital, the tires screeching as he stopped near the emergency room door. Marvin, his face full of tension and tears, quickly jumped out of the back seat. He carried the unconscious Stella and ran towards the emergency room door.Delvin followed Marvin swiftly, fear evident on his face. Meanwhile, Emily, who was a few steps behind them, walked slowly. Her heart felt heavy, as if each step carried a greater burden.Emily watched Delvin’s back, busy and completely ignoring her. “He says he loves her?” she murmured with pain. “But what’s happening now? He doesn’t care about me.”Tears began to flow down her cheeks. She felt isolated in a situation that should have been full of care. Delvin, who should have been supporting her, was instead focused entirely on Stella and Marvin. Emily felt a deep heartache, feeling neglected when she needed support the most.With her head bowed, Emily continued her steps, trying to hold back her tears. In her mind, al
Marvin, Stella, Dariel, and Delvin stood at the edge of the cliff, their eyes fixed on Emily, who was dangling there, gripping tightly to a tree root that pierced through the ground. Her face was pale, tears streamed down her cheeks, and her body trembled with overwhelming fear. Below her, the abyss gaped like a black maw, ready to swallow her at any moment."Darling?" Delvin shouted from above, his voice hoarse with barely concealed anxiety. "Grab my hand, I'll pull you up!" His hand stretched out toward Emily, trying to reach her trembling fingers.Emily looked down at the depth awaiting her below. Fear enveloped her, making her sobs even more uncontrollable. "I'm scared," her voice barely audible, drowned in heart-wrenching sobs."You'll be okay!" Marvin's voice followed, filled with confidence and hope. He lowered his body closer to the edge of the cliff, extending his hand alongside Delvin's. "Now grab our hands, mine and Delvin's. We'll help you up."Stella stood not far from th
Fanny stared out the villa window. "Has he left yet?" she asked without turning, her voice firm with a hint of impatience.Willy, the brother of the deceased man she once loved, kept talking after bringing Emily here, which only irritated her further. So, with cunning, Fanny sent him away to buy food for the evening, using it as an excuse to keep him away while she executed her plan.One of her henchmen nodded, his face expressionless. "Yes, Miss. He's gone far," he replied curtly.Fanny sighed in relief, a thin, meaningful smile curling on her lips. "Okay, bring the girl!" she ordered coldly, her gaze shifting to Emily, who lay helpless in the corner of the room.Emily tried to struggle, her body writhing in vain on the cold floor. "Mmmhhh..." Her screams were muffled by the cloth stuffed in her mouth, only the rustle of fear could be heard. Her wide eyes, filled with panic, welled up with tears as she watched Fanny approach with a terrifying gaze.Fanny’s men moved quickly, lifting
Marvin stepped into the company cafeteria, his forehead furrowed when he saw only Zaline and Daniel sitting together at one of the tables.“Just the two of you? Where’s Emily? Where did she go?” Marvin asked, his voice filled with confusion.Zaline and Daniel exchanged glances before Daniel responded, “She didn’t show up, and we haven’t heard anything from her.” He sighed, showing his phone to Marvin. “I’ve tried calling her several times, but her number’s not active.”Marvin frowned, a mix of confusion and concern crossing his face. “Did she request leave from the division head?” he asked, trying to find an explanation.Daniel shook his head, his expression mirroring the same confusion. “No, I even checked with the division head, and there’s no word from her today. It’s strange; she usually informs the division head if she’s not coming in.”Marvin remained silent for a moment, his mind racing through unpleasant possibilities. Without saying another word, he reached into his pocket an
Delvin gripped the steering wheel with one hand while the other slapped his forehead in frustration. "Damn it, my phone! I left my phone in the room," he muttered, exasperated. He had just realized that his phone was still at Emily's apartment.Earlier, before heading out to pick Emily up from work, he had decided not to bring his phone because its battery was dead. So, he had plugged it in to charge. "How am I supposed to contact Emily without my phone?" Delvin grumbled, annoyed with himself.Quickly, he turned the steering wheel and headed back toward Emily's apartment.Delvin drove fast but cautiously.Delvin's car finally stopped in front of Emily's apartment building. He immediately got out of the car and looked around. His eyes fell on Emily, who was following someone wearing a black hoodie. Delvin's heart pounded with worry."Who is she with?" Delvin murmured, his lips pressing into a tight line. "She’s not sneaking around behind my back, is she?" Confused, Delvin decided to fo
Delvin gently squeezed Emily's hand as they stood in front of the apartment building. The night was beginning to fall, wrapping the city in a blanket of twinkling lights in the distance.He gazed into his lover’s eyes, trying to ensure that Emily really didn’t mind his job that took up so much of his time. “Darling, I might be back a little late tonight,” he said softly, with a hint of worry in his tone. “Weekends are usually very busy at the restaurant. Are you okay with me leaving you alone for so long?”Emily, who had been attentively gazing at Delvin’s face, smiled faintly. The warmth in her eyes made Delvin feel slightly more at ease. "It’s fine," she replied in a soothing voice. “You always come home very late on weekends. I’m getting used to it.” Her sweet smile widened as she added, "Besides, before you, I was always alone. So, it’s okay, darling."Delvin sighed in relief, but there was still an uneasy feeling gnawing at his heart. He knew how hectic work was on weekends, but
"Do you want to know something about Mrs. Daisy?" Marvin asked his father.Mr. Myron immediately set aside the cake he was holding. "Why?" he asked, his tone reflecting deep curiosity."A month ago, I happened to meet Mr. Emrick in detention. He was furious when he saw me and cursed at me—he cursed at me harshly and continuously, Dad."Mr. Myron's brow furrowed, his expression turning to confusion and concern. "Cursed at me too? Why?" he asked, clearly puzzled and not fully understanding the situation. "I don't feel like I ever caused him any trouble. I never communicated with him, so why would he curse at me? I haven't wronged him.""He hates you because of Mrs. Daisy," Marvin said.Mr. Myron raised an eyebrow, waiting for further explanation, but what Marvin said next was quite shocking."Apparently, during their marriage, Mrs. Daisy never loved him. Mr. Emrick said that Mrs. Daisy was indeed his wife, but her heart was never his. Even until she died, her heart still belonged to the
Marvin glanced at Dariel, who was seated across from him, with a serious and tense expression.“It’s been over a month, and still no trace of her?” Marvin asked, his voice low but demanding.Dariel, slightly hunched over, slowly shook his head. “I suspect she’s fled the city, maybe even the country, with a fake identity. Just like what she did to the man at the scene of Lily’s accident. Damian too… he was a wanted man back then, wasn’t he? But he managed to leave the country with a fake identity,” Dariel explained, his tone filled with suspicion.Hearing this, Marvin felt the heavy burden on his shoulders growing even heavier. He leaned back in his chair, letting out a long sigh, trying to calm the turmoil inside him. “So what now? Just let her get away? No way!” Marvin declared firmly, his voice booming with restrained anger. “I want her behind bars, suffering even more than her father!”Dariel looked at Marvin calmly, understanding his friend’s anger and frustration. “I’ve already s