Is this the feeling of a mother losing a child? It's like a constant ache in my chest, a longing for something I can never have—my baby, whom I'll never hold in my arms or see grow up.Our hearts shattered into a million pieces as we tried to process the devastating news. The room felt suffocating as we struggled to find solace in each other's presence. I should've hugged him when I saw him, even though it was all a dream. I should've felt his warm embrace.I'm sorry, my little boy. I did not know. We did not know. Our minds raced with questions and regrets, wishing we could turn back time and change the outcome. The reality of losing a child was a pain we never imagined we would have to endure."How was my daughter?" I whispered, my voice barely audible through the tears."Our daughter was healthy; she just needs to stay in the NICU because she was born prematurely," Vince said, his eyes filled with sorrow. "She's a fighter, just like her mother."I held onto Vince's hand tightly, fi
Despite my anger and grief, Trence didn't leave. Instead, he pleaded with me, his voice filled with desperation as he begged for forgiveness. But with each word he uttered, the pain of what he had done to our child gnawed at me, hardening my heart against his pleas. He kneeled in front of me."I'm begging you, Friah," Trence implored, his voice thick with sadness. "Please find it in your heart to forgive me. I can't bear to see you like this, to know that I'm the reason our son is gone and our daughter is fighting for her life."But my resolve remained steadfast, a wall of anger and resentment separating me from him. "How can you expect me to forgive you?" I shot back, my voice laced with bitterness. "If you had never come back into my life, none of this would have happened.""And it's 'MY' son, Trence. You are not the father of my child," I emphasize, my voice cold and filled with resentment. "You are not the man I thought you were. There is no forgiveness for what you have done."Tr
As the months dragged on, the hospital became a second home to me. Every day, I would make the journey to Vince's bedside, my heart heavy with worry and fear as I watched over him, willing him to wake from his coma."Hey, Vince," I said softly, taking his hand in mine as I settled into the chair beside his bed. "It's me, Friah. I'm here."There was no response, only the steady beep of the machines monitoring his vital signs, a constant reminder of the fragile thread that held him to this world.I sighed, the weight of the situation bearing down on me like a heavy burden. "I miss you, Vince," I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. "I miss your laughter, your warmth, and your presence beside me."But even as I spoke the words, I knew that Vince couldn't hear me, trapped in the silent prison of his unconscious mind. And yet, I couldn't help but cling to the hope that somewhere, deep down, he could sense my presence, my love for him reaching out across the void that separated us.Turni
Trence tried to speak, but the sudden, loud noise from the monitor interrupted him. It scared me a lot to see Vince's vital signs drop suddenly."Vince!" I shouted, running to him as doctors and nurses hurried around him."What's going on?" I asked, my voice trembling with fear.The doctor looked serious as he turned to me. "There's a sudden bleeding in Vince's brain," he said urgently. "We need to do emergency surgery right away."I felt scared at the doctor's words. Vince's life was in danger, and I couldn't do anything except watch as they took him to the operating room.They took Vince away, his face looking pale under the bright hospital lights. I felt a wave of fear wash over me. "Please, let him be okay," I whispered in the noisy emergency room.I stood there, my heart pounding in my chest. Trence stepped forward, his expression grave with concern. "Friah, I'm so sorry," he began, his voice filled with genuine remorse. "I never meant for any of this to happen."But his words fe
But before I could voice my thoughts, our attention was drawn to the door as the doctor entered the room, his expression grave and somber. My heart sank as I saw the look on his face. A sense of dread settled over me like a heavyweight."I'm sorry," the doctor began, his voice tinged with sorrow. "We did everything we could, but... Mr. Sandoval is now brain dead."A gasp escaped my lips as the words washed over me, the world around me spinning as I struggled to process the devastating news. Brain dead. The words echoed in my mind, a harsh reminder of the cruel twist of fate that had robbed us of our future together.Trence's grip on my hand tightened, his expression mirroring my shock and grief. "No," he whispered, his voice filled with disbelief. "It can't be." I cover my mouth with trembling hands, trying to stifle the sobs threatening to escape. The doctor's sympathetic gaze met mine, offering a silent understanding of the pain that now consumed us both.But the doctor's words left
I bristled at her accusation, my fists clenched at my sides as I fought to maintain my composure. Trence held my hand and whispered calming words in my ear, reminding me to breathe and not let her words get to me."And what secrets are you talking about?" I asked, my voice sharp with anger.But she simply smiled, a knowing glint in her eyes. "Some things are better left buried, my dear," she replied enigmatically before turning to leave.Trence stepped forward, his expression was dark with fury. "You're not fooling anyone," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "We know you had something to do with what happened to Vince."She paused, her smile widening into a smirk. "Prove it, my husband," she taunted before disappearing into the crowd, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and lingering suspicion.I felt Trence let go of my hand. I turned to Trence, my heart heavy with sorrow and uncertainty."What are you going to do?" I asked, my voice trembling with fear.Trence's gaze
Over the years, I have focused on managing Vince's money and business. It was hard at first, without Vince there to help. But I learned and got better at it, using what Vince taught me.Now, sitting in the CEO's office, I looked out at the busy city and felt proud of how much I'd grown. After grieving for Vince, I became strong in business, earning respect from others. But even with success, I still missed Vince and wished he was here with me.I wondered where Vince was and wished he would come back to me. Memories of him filled my thoughts, making me miss his laughter, kindness, and support. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find him. It was like he disappeared, leaving me feeling empty."I already forgave you, Vince, for betraying me." I whispered to myself, hoping he could hear me wherever he was. I knew that forgiveness was the key to moving forward, even if he never returned.I sat lost in my thoughts. A gentle knock on the door pulled me back to the present. With a slig
As we sat in the car, the weight of the DNA test results hung heavy in the air between us. I couldn't shake the feeling of disbelief as I stared down at the paper in my hands. "It's negative."How could it be possible that Trence wasn't Maxine's father?"I don't understand," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper."How could this happen?"Trence reached out to gently take my hand, his touch offering a semblance of comfort amidst the turmoil of my thoughts. "I wish I had answers, Friah," he admitted, his confusion mirrored in his expression. "But right now, all we can do is face the truth and figure out what comes next."I nodded, the reality of the situation sinking in with each passing moment. "I just... I can't believe it," I whispered, my voice choked with emotion. "All this time, I thought... I thought you were her father, Trence."Trence squeezed my hand reassuringly, his eyes filled with empathy. "I understand, Friah," he said softly. "But no matter what the test says, I wi