Chapter 98ONCE AND FOR ALLSOPHIE'S POV" I need to deal with this." Muttering to myself, I grabbed my keys to head out, Casey was already doing the most, I needed to keep her at her place and do something about her. " Going somewhere?" Karl asked glaring at me in curiousity. " Yes, remember my aunt I just got a call, they need me at the hospital." I lied again as I hurried out: "But, you just got back!!!" Karl said, but I was already out the door because I was not prepared to answer any further questions.I sighed deeply as I got into the car and turned on the radio; I needed some soothing music after everything that had happened. I drove off, my mind bothered about what to do. Even though I was scared, I knew confronting Cassey was the only way to end her. To think she almost had me killed over Karl. I drove out having no plan whatsoever but I knew for sure I needed to talk to Cassey. " I guess I would figure it out eventually." I mumbled as I sang along with the music, I was go
Chapter 99GOING HOME....CLAIRE POV...I opened my eyes, wondering where I was as I looked around the room. Barely able to recognize anything, the beeping of the monitor and the smell of the medicines made me realise I was in a hospital. I attempted to get up, but I couldn't." What happened?" I muttered as I looked around the room I was, my body felt heavy and weak, as if I had been trapped in this hospital bed for a long time. I wondered what had happened as I gazed around the room.Panic started to rise within me as questions flooded my mind. How did I end up here? What happened to me?" I wondered. I tried to remember what had happened but the memories flashed in fragments, but nothing was clear. The last thing I remembered was being at home, everything after that was a blur.I called out for someone, anyone to help me understand what was going on. A nurse rushed into the room, her eyes filled with concern. "You're awake," she said, relief evident in her voice. " What happened?" I
Chapter 100DADDY PLEASE..TANA'S POV.." What child was he on about?" I quiered myself as I returned from the hospital; I had seen a message on Ryan's phone before leaving for the hospital talking about a child. While I got ready, I wondered what child it was. " Was it is?" I worried, " did Ryan cheat on me and was looking for the child's mother?"Ryan on the other hand appeared calm, he did not appear suspicious even though I knew he had something up his sleeve. He seemed to be looking for a child, and I have been restless since I saw it. I tried to hide my concern so Ryan would not find out and hurriedly left for the hospital while he left for work. Even though my mind was racing, I tried to ignore what I had seen and focus on my son's health, which was more important, We had an appointment with the doctor and after all of his treatment, George did not seem to be getting better. We arrived home and when we entered the house, my mind drifted back to what I had seen earlier. I went
Chapter 101MY EX'S RETURN.CLAIRE'S POV" Are you any better?" Karl asked with a tone of concern as he came into the room I was at the hospital. I turned my head to face the direction of his voice and I could see the fright in his eyes, the concern as he looked at me and the hurt in his heart to see me lying as I was. " Karl still loved me." I muttered to myself as I stared at him too. He looked so bothered and worried about me. After all that had happened between us, I never thought for once that he would do all of this for me. But to my greatest surprise, he came through for me in no small way, he had brought me to the hospital and was so concerned about me. I assured myself he did all of these because of the love he had for me.The nurses had told me that Karl had cleared all the bills too. No one knew we were separated but I knew I didn't deserve all Karl was doing for me. I broke down into tears as I saw him,as I cried uncontrollably unable to contain my emotions. The thoughts
Chapter 102MIND GAMES..SOPHIE'S POVHaving Cassey on my side was the best way to deal with her she was not going to see what I had planned coming. I went home to perfect my plans. I was going to make her pay. " She thought she could have me kidnapped and walk freely." I muttered as I smiled mischievously, she was not going to see what I had coming and I had just made sure of that.As I walked through the door, a sense of excitement washed over me. Cassey had no idea what was coming her way. I knew exactly how to deal with her and it was time to put my plans into action. Sitting at my couch, I meticulously reviewed every detail, making sure nothing would go wrong. It was a game of strategy and manipulation, but I was determined to come out on top." Finally!!!" I grumbled, I had been waiting for this moment for so long, and now it was finally here. Cassey had always thought she was one step ahead of me, but little did she know that I had been secretly planning my revenge all along. E
Chapter 103CLOSURE....KARL'S POV.I left the hospital as I felt hurt, I did not want to relive the memories of all the hurt I felt when Claire left me and now she was here helpless and apologizing. I cared for her but I was not sure I wanted her back into my life after all she had done and with Cassey and Sophie, it was not going to be an easy one. " But my son needs this!!" I stated, my voice laced with worry.The city lights blurred as I drove down the dark, empty streets after leaving the hospital. Thoughts of Claire consumed my mind, the pain still fresh after all these time. I loved her but she had hurt me and sorry was not going to undo what she had done.Claire was a bitter reminder of how love could turn into heartbreak in an instant. As I walked past familiar landmarks, memories flooded back like a tidal wave, threatening to drown me in sorrow. But tonight, something felt different. A glimmer of hope sparked within me, urging me to confront my past and find closure. ' woul
Chapter 104.FOUND HER....RYAN'S POV.." I found her." The caller said after I picked the call, "found who?" I asked, not sure who the investigator had found. "Was it Sophie's friend? Or another of her relatives." I wondered."Yes, I did find Sophie," he replied calmly. My heart raced as excitement mixed with relief flooded through me. Finally, after months of searching, we were one step closer to finding my daughter, I could not be more delighted with the news."But that's not all," he continued, his voice full of anticipation. "I also discovered something else that might help us unravel this mystery.""Tell me everything," I urged eagerly, unable to contain my curiosity any longer. Every detail was crucial in piecing together what happened to Sophie and why she had disappeared and if her child was mine."I will share everything with you once we meet in person," he said confidently before hanging up the phone.Without wasting a second, I grabbed my car keys and headed towards the co
Chapter 105.ITS TIME..SOPHIE'S POV.As I sat in the office, surrounded by stacks of files and paperwork, an unexpected opportunity suddenly presented itself. The chance to finally obtain what I had been longing for all these years. It was a deal that could change my life forever, and it seemed like fate had finally aligned everything in my favor. I could not be more happier.The past week had been nothing short of hectic, with endless nights spent working tirelessly to ensure the success of this deal. But now, as I looked at the clock ticking away on the wall, I realized that this was the perfect moment for me to take my long-awaited revenge.I swiftly gathered up all the necessary documents and made my way towards Karl's office, the anticipation grew with each step I took, fueling my determination even further. This wasn't just about business anymore; it was personal.As soon as I entered the room, Karl's surprised expressions confirmed that he had not been expecting. " You need so