"And what about us?" she whispered, her voice barely above a hoarse
whisper. Richie glanced up, his expression hardening at the sound of hervoice. "There is no 'us,' Valeria," he replied curtly, his tone devoid of anywarmth or affection. "There never was ever."The words struck Valeria like a physical blow, the pain of his rejection
cutting deeper than any knife. She thought of him as a partner who had fAs the pain continued to grip her in its merciless hold, Valeria's cries grew louder, more desperate with each passing moment. Her body shook with tremors, her breaths coming in ragged gasps as she fought to hold onto consciousness.And then, just as suddenly as it had begun, the pain began to ebb away, leaving Valeria shaken and drained, but somehow still standing.
With that final admonishment, Richie swept out of the room, leaving Valeria alone once more with her tears and the weight of her despair. She watched him go, her heart heavy with a sense of resignation as she resigned herself to the cruel reality of her existence—a reality in which she was nothing more than a pawn in Richie's game of power and control.As Richie turned to leave, a glint of cunning flashed in hi
"You'll regret this," he seethed, his voice a low growl of warning.But Valeria stood her ground, her chin lifted defiantly as she met his gaze with unwavering resolve. "Maybe," she conceded, a flicker of uncertainty dancing in her eyes. "But I'd rather face the unknown than continue to live in fear of you."With that final declaration, Valeria turned away from Richie, her steps f
A surge of conflicting emotions washed over Valeria as she struggled to process Richie's unexpected offer. On one hand, the prospect of freedom filled her with a glimmer of hope, a faint light at the end of a long, dark tunnel. But on the other hand, she couldn't shake the nagging sense ofdistrust that lingered in the depths of her heart."And if I refuse to leave like that?" she asked, her voice tinged
Richie's smirk faltered for just a moment, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his features before he regained his composure. "I won't be fooled by your passive aggressive attacks, Valeria" he retorted, his voice cold and dismissive. "This child is not mine, and I will not take responsibility for someone else's mistake. There's no way I will give my family name to a bastard. Even if I married you.”
As the echoes of her cry faded into the air, Valeria's voice trembled with a mixture of fury and pain. "You're evil, Richie!" she shouted, her words ringing out in the empty room. "Your true face will be seen eventually, and everyone will know the monster you truly are!"Her heart pounding with righteous indignation, Valeria surveyed the wreckage around her, the shatter
As Valeria was being wheeled down the sterile hospital corridor towards the operation ward, her mind was a whirlwind of nerves and apprehension. “Arghhh! I cannot….” Valeria shouted in pain while she was being consoled by Martha, the elderly maid.The fluorescent lights overhead seemed to flicker ominously, casting eerie shadows that danced along the walls. “Argh! Can’t you guys fucking hurry up?” She gripped the edge of the gurney tightly, her palms slick with sweat despite the chill in the air.As they passed by a series of closed doors, Valeria's heart pounded in her chest like a drumbeat of fear. “Please miss, try to calm down. Stress is not good for you, especially when your body is in this condition.”She tried to
"How are you feeling?" Valeria blinked, her vision clearing as she took in her surroundings. Memories of the operation flooded back to her—the fear, the uncertainty, and finally, the overwhelming relief of waking up to find Markus by her side.She reached out to Martha, her hand finding hers in a silent gesture of gratitude. "I'm... I'm okay," Valeria murmured, her voice still hoarse but filled with newfound strength. "Tired, but okay. Argh, my back hurts.”Martha nodded understandingly, her gaze softening with concern. "You have been through quite a lot, miss. But you were strong. I am all here for you." Valeria offered Martha a weak smile, touched by her motherly reassurance. "Thank you, Martha. For everything."Martha leaned forward, pressing a gentle kiss to
The sun dipped low on the horizon as Gabriel rode hard through the sprawling fields of his family's estate. His steed pounded against the earth, kicking up clouds of dust in its wake. Sweat trickled down Gabriel's furrowed brow, his heart pounding with urgency.As the imposing gates of his ancestral home loomed into view,
As Gabriel stepped out of the car at the airport, a sense of unease pricked at the edges of his consciousness. He glanced around, taking in the bustling activity of the terminal, but everything seemed ordinary at first glance.As he walked towards the entrance, two men suddenly appeared from his periphery, one on each side. Their movements were swift
As Liam reached Valeria and his hands come up to gently grasp Valeria’s shoulders, causing her to turn towards him. Her eyes, wide and questioning, lock onto his. Soon after Valeria felt his grip becoming rough around her shoulder.Liam spoke to her coldly, his voice a low whisper. “Valeria, you need to come with me. Now. You are misunderstanding things.”Valeria spoke, confused and anxious. “Dad? What’s—what’s happening?” Without another word, Liam presses a discreet button on his watch. Within seconds, two guards appear at his side, their faces stern. Valeria’s confusion deepens, and a flicker of fear passes through her eyes.Liam spoke to the guards, without breaking eye contact with Valeria. Take Ms. Valeria up
As Valeria closed the door behind Gabriel, a sense of unease settled over her. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to their father's decision than met the eye. Pacing the room, her thoughts swirled with questions, her brow furrowed in frustration."Why isn't Dad doing anything to settle the matter with Bella?" Valeria muttered to herself, her voice tinged with concern. "Sending Gabriel away won't solve anything. If anything, it'll only make things worse."As she pondered the situation, a sense of determination welled up inside her. She couldn't sit idly by while their family was torn apart by conflict. Taking a deep breath, she made a silent vow to herself to uncover the truth and set things right.With resolv
Gabriel felt a wave of gratitude wash over him at his sister's words. Taking a seat beside her, he reached out and gently took her hand in his own. "Thank you, Valeria," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. "I appreciate your understanding. I'll do better, I promise."After his conversation with his father, Gabriel felt a weight lifting from his shoulders as he embraced the idea of a break. Determined to clear his mind before his trip to Europe, he decided to take the first step towards making amends for his recent behavior.With a resolute stride, Gabriel made his way to his sister Valeria's room. He paused outside her door, steeling himself for the conversation ahead. Raising his hand, he hesitated for a moment before gently rapping his knuckles against the polished wood.
His father regarded him with a measured gaze, his expression unreadable. "And what exactly did she do to provoke such animosity from you, Gabriel?"Gabriel hesitated, the weight of his father's scrutiny bearing down on him. He knew he couldn't reveal the true extent of his feelings, the jealousy and resentment that simmered beneath the surface. Instead, he chose his words carefully, masking his true emotions behind a facade of righteous indignation."It's nothing specific, Father," Gabriel replied, his tone clipped. "Just...small disagreements that have escalated over time. I assure you, I have no personal vendetta against Bella. Not anymore.”But his father's piercing gaze seemed to see through his facade, a silent challenge in his eyes.
But even as she clung to the hope of Markos's return, doubts crept into her heart, fueled by the events of the evening. She couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal that lingered in the air, the sense that everything she believed in was slowly crumbling around her.As she lay on her bed, lost in her thoughts, Valeria made a silent vow to herself. She would hold onto her love for Markos with all her strength, trusting in their bond to see them through even the darkest of times. And until the day he returned to her arms, she would wait, her heart filled with unwavering faith and love.With a heavy heart and tears streaming down her cheeks, Valeria closed the door of her room with a resounding slam. The sound echoed in the empty space, a tangible manifestation of her inner turmoil. Leaning against the door, she felt
Eros tightened his grip on her hand, his gaze filled with urgency. "Please, Bella," he implored, "you need to calm down. We'll talk about it later, but right now, I need to get you out of here."Reluctantly, Bella nodded, allowing Eros to lead her towards the grand entrance of the house. The cool air greeted them as they stepped outside, the soft whisper of the breeze a soothing contrast to the turmoil raging within Bella's heart.As they walked through the garden, Eros kept a steady pace, his presence a reassuring anchor for Bella amidst the chaos of her emotions. He listened as she poured out her frustrations, her words tumbling out in a rush of pent-up feelings."I just don't understand, Eros," Bella confessed, her voice trembling with emoti
In the family kitchen, where Valeria, Liam, and Gabriel were seated around the table, savouring their breakfast together. Liam asked while glancing over his newspaper. “Lily, have you made any plans about when you're going to venture out to explore the cities?”Valeria spoke while sipping her tea. “I've been thinking about it, Dad. Maybe next month. I want to finalise a few things before I set off. Moreover, Lucas is still little.”Gabriel was forking a piece of pancake. “You sure you don't want some company? I can take some time off work. Martha is with Lucas and dad is with him too.”Valeria answered while smiling. “Thanks, Gabe, but I think I need to do this on my own. It's kind of a personal journey