About a few hours later, while Manuel was still waiting outside the ward, Adrian came in to inform him of something."Mr Howells. This is all the information I gathered about the case" he explained.Manuel took the files immediately. He opened and read them. Adrian also revealed to have caught the man who stabbed Vanessa."Manuel!" He heard a familiar feminine voice speak from behind him. When Marina reached where he stood, she wanted to be all over him. He immediately rebuked her from hugging him."Manuel, aren't you over this already?" She asked him.Manuel glared coldly at her, he didn't even wish to see her an inch closer to him."What do you want, Marina?" Manuel asked her, he handed the documents over to Adrian, followed by a gesture for him to excuse them.After Adrian left, Manuel and Marina went to the waiting area together. "Manuel, you know what I want." Marina finally replied to his questions.Manuel's eyes didn't leave her, he was curious to know exactly what Marina woul
Vanessa wondered how long it had been since she had fallen unconscious, she didn't only think about that but also the reason why she was in the hospital in the first place.Someone had tried to stab Manuel and she stood in for him, taking the hit.For a moment, she felt stupid for doing such a thing but Vanessa considered it as a return of favor. For all of the times he'd saved her from getting harmed.Vanessa tried to move her arm, it was still so painful for her. She wondered how long it would take her to recover. She needed to go and clear her name.Vanessa looked at Manuel who didn't stop Staring at her since she woke up."I didn't do it," she said briefly. "I didn't push Mara." She added. Vanessa didn't think that Manuel believed her. He had once accused her of being spiteful and could do anything to surpass any of her colleagues. She couldn't help but think that he was also blaming her for Mara's predicament. Since he was also in contact with Marina."I believe you," Manuel said
Marina was allowed by Manuel to go into the room, when she got in and Vanessa saw her, she was instantly furious."What are you doing here?" She asked Marina angrily.Marina laughed out hysterically, she was so pleased to see Vanessa chained to the bed. Manuel entered afterwards and he stood right behind Marina."What is she doing here?" Vanessa asked the man who was her husband.Manuel didn't reply to her questions but only stayed near Marina. Vanessa was broken, she felt betrayed by him.She shook her head, trying not to believe what she was thinking. "Yes, Vanessa. Manuel and I are back together" Marina finally revealed to her. She even hugged and pecked Manuel on the cheek.Vanessa found it hard to believe it even when it was made clear to her."Tell me this isn't true," "Manuel " she called out his name in a harsh tone. Vanessa was disappointed, it felt like her pain returned but this time, she didn't feel it on her arm but in her chest.Her heart hurt all of a sudden.Marina shi
Adrian soon returned with the doctor. Manuel moved away from Marina. "Get her out of here" Manuel declared.He soon went to Vanessa who was being attended to by the doctor."Manuel, I'll make you pay for this!" Marina said through gritted teeth. She couldn't accept the fact that she had fallen for his tricks. She was taken away forcefully by Adrian and another bodyguard.Vanessa was awake but weak, the doctor checked her pulse first, he turned to Manuel and shook his head."She is weak, Mr Adams. I'll try to stop the bleeding. However, if it doesn't stop soon we'll have to take her to the hospital to get it treated " The doctor narrated to him.Manuel nodded briefly.Vanessa looked at him, he was cruel to her a while ago, he even left her alone with an enemy. Why is he suddenly acting like he cared for her?Vanessa noticed that her hands had been uncuffed. She was able to move them. The doctor examined her bleeding wound, using his equipment to treat her. As the doctor continued his
The next morning was when Manuel woke up, when he did, he got to realize that he'd slept for so long. He also noticed Vanessa's absence in the room.He cursed his sleeping disorder for getting the best of him!. Adrian soon came to attend to his calls, Manuel asked about Vanessa. "Sir, Mrs Howells…" Adrian looked around the room. He didn't realize that Vanessa had left the mansion."She isn't here!"After Adrian made a search, they finally realized that Vanessa had left the mansion.Manuel was enraged, he angrily punched Adrian. Sending him to the floor in one hit.He picked the man up again and hit him. "Where is she?" He yelled, the other guards in the room were also frightened by his anger. It's been a long time since they've seen him in this mood.Manuel almost went crazy, he'd sent his mind to find her at the company but she wasn't there. Adrian also did some research, she wasn't at her old apartment and they didn't know any friends of hers. Vanessa had always been a reserved wom
Cia instantly locked the door and returned back inside the bedroom. She met Vanessa coming out of the drawer. Thank goodness they managed to think about putting some clothes on her if not Manuel would've found out about her.Vanessa looked worried, she heard what Manuel said about her grandmother. It wasn't advice but a threat. That he might stop the treatment and she might die.Cia needed an explanation but she didn't want to bother Vanessa who already had a lot of things to worry about."You heard what he said about Nanay, how do you go about it? Will you go and see him?" Cia was curious about her decision."No, I'm not going back there." She declared. "I'm going to the hospital to see grandma." Vanessa walked towards the bed and she grabbed her handbag. Vanessa returned with a card, she managed to secure it from his mansion.It contained the address of the hospital her grandma is in. If only she was allowed to get her grandmother out of there then she would." I think Nanay is in t
Vanessa reached the lobby, she soon noticed that the place was filled with men in black suits. She recognized them anywhere that they were Manuel's bodyguards.Why were they here? She asked herself rhetorically as she continued to walk towards the exit. As Vanessa already reached the door she saw that Manuel entered with Adrian and a few more bodyguards behind him. She immediately hid herself in a corner to avoid him. Manuel and his men matched towards the elevator, they were obviously heading to her mum's room. Vanessa wanted to escape but she noticed that he purposely had the guards surround the place so that she wouldn't escape.She was stuck and nowhere to escape to. Vanessa tried to follow the crowd of people who were heading outside, one of the guards grabbed her arms all of a sudden. Vanessa looked at him, he surveyed her face, she looked familiar."Let go!" Vanessa demanded, pulling her arms from his grip. That action caused her face cap to fall from her head, her long hair i
So many hours had passed and Cia became worried about Vanessa not showing up. She couldn't help but think that Manuel had caught her, Cia tried her number several times but it wasn't connecting.She had no choice but to go to Manuel's villa. Cia did some research and she got his address. She didn't know what else to do, and her instincts told her that Vanessa was in danger, if she wasn't with him.Cia had to struggle for attention before she was allowed inside the deep Manuel. She was made to wait in the living room area until he came out to meet her.As she was waiting, Cia admired the beauty of his mansion. Seeing the size and the luxury, she could tell that he is very wealthy. Cia Wondered why he didn't help Vanessa's career or even sponsor her. She was curious, but she dared not ask why. Even if she questioned Vanessa, she might not even tell her.Soon, she saw Manuel descending the stairs and he came to her. Manuel was busy in his study room when he heard from Adrian that someone