Chapter 20: You have to apologize to Elsie "Yes, Mom. You have to apologize to Elsie," Cécilia agreed. Although Cécilia was no longer a supporter of Elsie, she did not want to take part in any injustice. Therefore, she reluctantly agreed and urged her mother forward. "I... I..." Dahlia became tongue-tied, attempting to stall to avoid apologizing. It would damage her pride to apologize to someone she considered a nobody like Elsie. Inwardly, she sneered, digging her nails into her palms. 'You might have married into a wealthy family, but you will always be an orphan who fed off my family's outcast!' Seeing Dahlia's hesitation, Elsie spoke softly, trying to pacify the situation. "It's fine. Auntie doesn't have to apologize since she is older than me." Knowing that the apology wouldn't change anything, Elsie had no reason to insist, even if it would hurt Dahlia's ego. Elsie refused to be petty. Impatient and angered by the situation, Grant Dale spoke u
Chapter 21: I have come to love him As Elsie discreetly followed Dahlia, her mind filled with anticipation and curiosity. She knew that there must be something important or suspicious that Dahlia was hiding, and she was determined to uncover the truth. Elsie quietly tailed Dahlia, observing her aunt as she entered a dimly lit study. The room was filled with shelves of books, old photographs, and various trinkets. Elsie's curiosity grew even more, wondering what secrets lay within those walls. Carefully, Elsie positioned herself outside the study, straining to listen for any clues. She heard the faint sound of a drawer being opened and closed, followed by hushed whispers. It seemed that Dahlia was not alone. "What could Dahlia be hiding in that study?" Elsie wondered. "Could it be that book? And who was she speaking to in such secrecy?" The possibilities swirled in Elsie's mind, fueling her determination to find the truth. Taking a deep breath, Elsie prepared he
Chapter 22: "You won't ever recover when I am done with you, Elsie." "Someone is on the phone for you," Dahlia Dale announced. Elsie remained silent for a moment. She already knew who was on the other end of the phone call. It was Trixson Dale. Since Elsie had been ignoring her calls, Trixson had resorted to contacting her through Dahlia. Trixson had discovered from Cecilia's FreeChat post, which was a photo of the family watching the game, that Elsie was at the house. Seeing that Elsie hesitated, Trixson frowned and complained, "Well, are you going to take it or not? My arm is hurting." Without uttering a word, Elsie took the phone, suppressing the urge to sigh. "Hello," Trixson's excited voice rang from the other side of the mobile. "Hi," Elsie replied with less enthusiasm. She loathed missing her lesson with Auntie Rina to listen to Trixson's babbling. As Elsie strolled through the garden, the birdsong provided a melodic soundtrack while drag
Chapter 23: You wouldn't dare! After speaking to Trixson on the mobile, she returned to Aunt Rina's bungalow. She heard Rina and Dahlia exchanging words. "You should keep your mouth shut," she heard Dahlia threaten Rina. Later, Rina snapped in a louder voice, "Why should I? Only people who have secrets are self-conscious." "Everybody has secrets, Rina. Everybody," Dahlia said matter-of-factly, scrunching up her face. "What is happening here?" Elsie chimed in as soon as she entered the living room. It was not the first time she had seen them squabble; they always had issues. Instead of replying to her question, Dahlia's eyes burned with anger as she hollered, "Are you done? Then give me my phone and save me all those stupid questions. Pathetic!" Elsie ignored her rude comment, she tossed the phone to Dahlia, who scrambled before catching it. Then she scampered to Rina and wrapped her arms around her upper body. "Are you okay, Auntie?" "I am fine. Tha
Chapter 26: How much do you hate Elsie Ross? "Bye, uncle," Eldon waved to his instructor as he entered the car. Meanwhile, in an apartment in City B, Trixson was losing some steam by doing some jumping jacks, wearing a black and white crop top and black yoga pants. Then, her phone began to ring. She quickly wiped the sweat off her face with a cloth and rushed to pick it up. Upon glancing at the contact name flashing on the screen, her face turned sour. She looked up directly at a wall on the left, where a huge photo of Elsie and her was hung. They were hugging each other and smiling. The photo was taken after the premiere of Trixson's first acting role. She couldn't help but grit her teeth. "Elsie, I will never forgive you for this! You bitch!" In truth, Trixson had made a plan to meet Elsie at the PlumBar, but she had no intention of going herself. Instead, she arranged for Henry Rowan to go in her stead. Her plan was to take a photo of them in an intimate pos
Chapter 24; Just make sure you don't use up all your energy "Why are you smiling huh? You are supposed to be my daughter." Dahlia scolded Cécilia. "I am not smiling,mother. " Cécilia rolled back her head in laughter. She enjoyed Elsie's assertiveness. *** Since she was already soaked, Elsie took a bath and got new underwear from Auntie Rina, who had sent a servant to buy them. She also changed into a red dress with a drawstring waistline. It was the only dress she had that could still fit. Not quite fit, because her breasts had grown two times bigger after she gave birth, and her hips had widened as well. The dress, which used to be knee-length, was now thigh-length. She donned simple makeup with a little powder and diamond ear spike earrings. As she examined herself in the mirror, Elsie felt uncomfortable in the dress. She pulled on the waistline and complained, "This dress used to be big for me, and now it's too tight. I can barely breathe." "Wow, Ma'am El
Chapter 26: How much do you hate Elsie Ross? "Bye, uncle," Eldon waved to his instructor as he entered the car. Meanwhile, in an apartment in City B, Trixson was losing some steam by doing some jumping jacks, wearing a black and white crop top and black yoga pants. Then, her phone began to ring. She quickly wiped the sweat off her face with a cloth and rushed to pick it up. Upon glancing at the contact name flashing on the screen, her face turned sour. She looked up directly at a wall on the left, where a huge photo of Elsie and her was hung. They were hugging each other and smiling. The photo was taken after the premiere of Trixson's first acting role. She couldn't help but grit her teeth. "Elsie, I will never forgive you for this! You bitch!" In truth, Trixson had made a plan to meet Elsie at the PlumBar, but she had no intention of going herself. Instead, she arranged for Henry Rowan to go in her stead. Her plan was to take a photo of them in an intimate pos
Chapter 27: Daddy tell Mommy you love her! In a bustling ice cream parlor in City D, the employees were in a state of panic due to the arrival of a new customer. It was none other than the renowned Aiden Scott, and they knew that providing him with flawless service could potentially elevate their small restaurant to new heights. Meanwhile, Aiden sat uncomfortably in his seat, his gaze wandering aimlessly around the middle-class establishment. His actions betrayed his aristocratic background, as it was evident that he was unaccustomed to such a simple lifestyle. Noticing his unease, Elsie nudged him and suggested, "If you don't like it here, we can leave." In response, he asked expressionlessly, "Do you like it here?" Elsie became confused. Why was he asking her the same question she had just asked him? Nevertheless, she replied calmly, "I like it here. Auntie Dahlia used to bring me here after my piano classes." Excitement and happy memories gleamed in her
Chapter Four: Mate?"The alpha male is not just a leader, but a guardian." - Unknown ___ In the torturing basement of the Crescent Moon Pack, a dungeon meant for defilers of the pack, the stench of blood and sweat filled the air. Kael and his beta, Lyra, strode in powerful strides towards the dungeon where the head witch was being kept. They had been successful in eradicating almost all the witches that had attacked them. "Why do you think the witches attacked us yesterday?" Lyra inquired softly, her voice echoing in the marble halls, as she pushed her glasses up the bridge of her nose. "What do you think?" Kael retorted, subtle anger lacing his voice. He glared at her as if she had asked him to bite off his finger and increased his steps. Ly
Chapter Three: Kaiya, are we going to die? "Werewolves are like the ocean, you can't control them, but you can learn to navigate their tides." - Unknown ___ Kaiya and Linda ran swiftly through the darkened forest, their feet pounding on the soft ground. Kaiya's heart raced, both from the physical exertion and the sheer terror of the situation. "Hurry, Linda! He's coming after us!" Kaiya yelled, glancing nervously over her shoulder. Linda's breath came in short gasps, and Kaiya could see the strain on her face. She knew her asthmatic friend was struggling to keep up the pace. Suddenly, a bone-chilling howl pierced the air, sending shivers down their spin
Chapter Two: I want to see you happy "The things that go bump in the night, are not always monsters, sometimes they are just lost souls." - Unknown ___ Surprisingly, the day wrapped up as if the awkward conversation with her boss had never happened. Kaiya had never been happy, so she took out Linda to a small restaurant by the town borders to celebrate. It was a dumb but necessary idea. In the restaurant, they sat in a garden-themed backyard awaiting the waiter to come and take their orders. Sitting across from each other, Linda smacked her pink-painted lips several times, her legs bouncing nonstop. She wore a bright smile which happened to complement the black skin-tight dress she was wearing.
Chapter One: The beginning "The supernatural is the natural, not yet understood." - Elbert Hubbard ___ In the beautiful city of Voldermont, known for the void icy cold river that encircled the town and its touristic caves and beautiful forest, the cold wind carried from the river swept into the window of a three-storey building, making everyone shiver. "Have you contacted the man for the new windows?" Linda Crowe, the best friend and five-year roommate of Kaiya, asked as the moment she arrived at Kaiya's cubicle. She placed a cup of hot coffee with no cream on the table. Linda, a twenty-three-year-old ebony lady with heavy curves and brown butt-length braids. "Huh?" Kaiya raised her celery-green eyes to meet her friend's darker
Author's AppreciationI started writing this earlier without this novel being finished, because I wanted to say something from the heart and not rushed. That doesn't mean my other appreciations are not from the heart. They are!You see, I have never been good with words and not always known how to respond to messages, emails, and so on. I am a freaking walking disaster, a one-woman circus clown kind of show, but I say this with much confidence: when I read a book and I laugh hard, feel hate, dislike, and cringe at moments which genuinely become a part of me, even if just for a time - it fills in my heart. I am overwhelmed by such talent to aid me grapple with my own emotions and go over every scene. Feeling satisfied and still wishing for more. Looking at you, Ashley Peston, you perfect angelic wordsmith.And I want that to be the same feeling my readers get from
Epilogue Elsie's POV Six months later. I got a call from the prison, concerning Trixson's plea to have me visit her. I should have said no. However, I needed to hear what she wanted to say. Trixson had been sentenced with a double life sentence for the murders she had been involved in. Boris had been given ten years for being an accomplice in Henry's homicide. Trixson had Boris sneak into the rehab disguised as an operating nurse and provided him the drugs Henry overdosed on. After this, Boris' conscience could not bear the burden of the secret. Hence, he came to me. He had to, after I provided him photos of Trixson and Director Lee's affair. All that helped take off the rose-colored glasses he wore aroun
Chapter 137: I have you Aiden stepped out of the prison gate, blinking in the bright sunlight. He had dreamed of this moment for what felt like an eternity, and yet, it still felt surreal. He was finally free. As he looked around, his eyes scanned the crowded streets, searching for a familiar face. And then, he saw her. Elsie stood out from the crowd, her flaming red hair shining like a flame. She wore a bright smile, and her eyes sparkled with tears, as she waved at him. Aiden's heart skipped a beat as he made his way towards her. Elsie still looked as beautiful as she did the first time he saw her at the Scott mansion. She wore a knee-length red dress that clung to her skin, exposing her heavy curves. As a result of the pregnancy, Elsie had gained weight, and her chest and ass had grown bigger too. She was
Chapter 136: Prison Life Aiden's POV The courtroom had been filled with a sense of tension and anticipation. The judge, a middle-aged woman with a stern expression, sat at the bench. I stood before her, my eyes fixed on Elsie, who had been crying non-stop. The prosecutor stood opposite me, arms crossed. The judge announced, "After careful consideration of the evidence and the severity of the crime, I hereby sentence you to 7 years in prison for withholding information and obstruction of justice in relation to the double homicide case." My eyes had widened for a brief moment, but I accepted the sentence with a nod. I knew I deserved this punishment for my actions. The judge continued, "While I acknowledge your cooperation with the authorities and your expression o
Chapter 135; Promise me Two months later. On the day of Aiden's trial, after he had refused to file for bail, Elsie kept Eldon entertained by playing Legos when Aunt Rina walked in. The little lad ran to hug Rina, and she kissed him on the cheek. "Aunt Rina, where have you been? I've missed you," he exclaimed, his dimples creeping up as he smiled. Leaning in, she explained in a sweet voice, "I was busy, boy. But I'm back now..." Elsie, leaning against the counter in the kitchen, found their encounter very cute. She sometimes envied Eldon's relationship with Rina. A huge grin curled up on Eldon's lips, and he raised his arms, shouting out of ecstasy, "Yay, we'll all play together!" "We will," Rina confirmed, nodding her head. She reached out to touch the boy's cheek and pinched it fondly. "You should go to your room and wait for me there while I talk to your mom." The kid threw his arms up in happiness, spread them wide like wings, and ran out, making plane