“Won't you guys just be quiet for once?” Heidi gave them an irritated look, her frustration rising. “Mind your own business.”“Hey, it's a matter which concerns your marriage. As the second Young Master of this family, I have the right to give my consent too.” Aiden gave her a harmless look, suddenly acting like a supportive family member. “So you have my blessings, Heidi. Steve Anderson is free to have you.”“Mr. Anderson, don't worry about the bride price,” Lilian said. “In actual sense, we are grateful that you want to marry Heidi. Not every fresh bachelor develops an interest in divorced women.”“Lilian, Aiden- won't you brats remain quiet? Can't you see we have a guest?”“Grandpa, we didn't pick any fight.”“We are just trying to support our dear cousin, Heidi. We're celebrating her success at snagging another rich man.”“Harold Olsen, warn your children to behave themselves.”But Harold didn't listen to Grandpa Jeffery's words, directing his glare at Heidi,The glare which never
Heidi didn't know which words to focus on, her long-gone headache threatening to return as her temples throbbed slightly.Her dizziness also returned out of nowhere and she swayed. At the same moment, the breakfast she'd just eaten didn't want to stay in her stomach.“What is wrong with you, Heidi? We just spoke about your marriage and you already look pale. Don't you like him?” Grandpa Jeffery mistook her haziness for the fear of getting married again. “Or are you not over that boy of the Harrisons yet?”But her mother had on a different look, her curious eyes accessing Heidi.“How about you join me for a hike?” Her father suggested. “It seems you need some fresh air.”Yes, Heidi needed the fresh air, but she didn't feel like walking for some miles.On one hand, was her oblivious father offering her a free ticket to leave the house, while on the other hand was her detective mother who looked ready to bombard her with a barrage of questions once they were alone.The option she would c
…At The GK Group.Sitting inside the conference room, Lucas's mind and thoughts were far away from the objections coming from the board of directors and the managers.Their words were nothing but distant noises in his ears as he leaned against the swivel chair, rubbing his temples, his eyes closed, and his attention on something else. Not the situation they deemed would potentially damage the Group.“Mr. Harrison, we can't let them go. Can't you see that all those businesses you are canceling collaborations with are going back to the AG Group?”“Some months ago, you declared the AG Group as an enemy. Why would you let our allies go back to them?”“Mr. Harrison, we must take action. Otherwise, if the AG Group rises back on its feet, it will be a tough battle for the GK Group.”It had been more than a month already? Time sure flew fast.Just a few months ago, Heidi had been living in his home- his wife.A few months ago, he hadn't committed the biggest mistake of his life.If only tim
Seeing her about to cry, Lucas's irritation returned. “What's wrong with comparing it with Heidi's food?”“Everything's wrong, Honey…” She grabbed a tissue and gently dabbed her tears. “You keep thinking about Heidi, always mentioning her name. Don't you know how much it hurts me?”“Quit sobbing.”Tracy ignored his warning tone by letting her tears continue falling. “Even if I do, it won't change your mind, will it? Heidi is about to wreck our home, and you will let her have her way. Even if you don't care about my feelings, you should care about our baby.”Having forgotten that she'd been the homewrecker, Tracy was now pinning all the blame on Heidi.Lucas's irritation turned into helplessness and he lowered his tone. “Now stop crying. I'll eat the food.”Yet, he ate it with difficulty. Despite the food smelling like Heidi's, no food would ever taste like hers.Lucas was greatly disappointed,The disappointment which reflected in his eyes,The disappointment which had Tracy's heart t
His first and only heir.Lucas considered those words as he drove out of the hospital.Probably not his only heir, but Tracy's child was his first heir, right?Sitting in the passenger's seat, Tracy appeared gloomy, anxiously fiddling with her fingers.She sniffed back her tears constantly, filling his car with her tiny sobs.“What's the point of crying? It's not like the bad thing has already occurred.”“But it is bound to happen if you keep treating me this way. Honey, won't you look at my condition and start treating me nicely?”Lucas wasn't the type to suppress his emotions, pretending to feel the opposite of what was actually in his mind.Could he pretend to adore her when he no longer wanted to?Heidi had occupied the vast space in his heart, was it his fault?“You are quiet,” Tracy whispered, seemingly offended. “Why don't you say anything? Will you promise to protect my feelings or risk losing your baby?”The baby was innocent.Lucas would be sinning if he repeated anything th
Unable to answer Grandpa Winston's question, Lucas averted his gaze.Tracy's lips curled slightly, tightening her hug around Lucas as if to rub it on the old man's face.Grandpa Winston looked very disappointed. “Lucas Harrison!” He pointed a shaking finger forward, thundering. “I'm not a fool! Today, you must make a decision, whether you want Heidi or this girl!”Choosing between Heidi and Tracy? As if his lips were glued together, Lucas could utter no words, saying out the reply that weighed heavily on his tongue.“Answer me!-”Grandpa Winston's words were halted by the sounds of rapid footsteps approaching.Stella arrived at the scene with a maid hurrying behind her.“Madam, please be careful.” The maid was anxious, trying to stop her from running.Both Lucas and Grandpa Winston frowned, glancing at the sudden intruder.Because Stella's baby bump had begun showing, the first thing they noticed was her palm placed on her stomach.“What's this?” Grandpa Winston narrowed his eyes. “S
Stella's warning made Tracy's heart drop. Grabbing her hand, she begged. “Please don't do that. I trust you, Stella. We are best friends and we know each other's secrets.”“If you want us to remain friends, abort this baby. No other baby will be born into this family apart from mine. We will soon get rid of Lucas, why will you give him an heir?”“You're right.” Tracy agreed. “But Lucas forced me to live with him, he's keeping a close watch on me. If I make any attempt to abort the baby now-”“Don't worry about that.” Stella stood up. “Wait for me, I'll be back in a minute.”Then she hurried upstairs and came down later holding a small bottle.The bottle contained pills and she dropped it in Tracy's hand. “Your pregnancy is still at its early stage, this is the best time to take the baby out without worrying about any side effects. It might hurt a little, but once it does its job, the pain will go away. Use it carefully without overdosing yourself. Lucas Harrison will not notice anythi
Steve lifted his head, frowning a bit at the sight of the luggage.Before he could voice out his confusion, Heidi signaled him with her eyes. “Grandpa, haven't I told you that I'm going on an important business trip?” She came down the stairs, kissing Grandpa Jeffery on both cheeks. “My flight will be called in thirty minutes- I have to hurry.”“That's too sudden.” Grandpa Jeffery looked worried. “Can't you postpone it?”“Grandpa, it's very urgent.”“Then take Zach Olsen's private jet. That boy does nothing with it apart from flying women around the globe.”“Zach's not in the city.”“But I have sent John on an errand.”“Grandpa, don't worry. I'll take Heidi to the airport.” Steve stepped in, and Heidi let out a sigh of relief.Standing up, Steve took the luggage from her, saying, “Let's hurry, or you might miss the flight.”He soon left with Heidi, leaving Grandpa Jeffery speechless and worried.Regina raced down the stairs. “Father, have you seen Heidi? I just found out that almost
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Heidi sprang to a sitting position instantly, hearing the voice coming from the door. Dread washed over, and instinctively, she pulled her baby into her arms, her eyes darting around for any possible escape route. Heidi's first instinct was to flee, but to where?“Daddy?” Her daughter, on the other hand, jumped in excitement. “Hey, Mommy! It's Daddy! Daddy's here!”The door's handle shifted as someone juggled it from the outside. The sounds of knocking increased. “Heidi, are you inside?”Lost at what to do, Heidi just stared at the door, hugging her baby. Lucas barged into the room as he kicked the door open. He came to a screeching halt right in front of her, almost colliding into the bed. “Heidi…” as he whispered her name, Heidi's eyes locked into his. Except for the subtle changes; his once dark eyes now crystal clear, his stubbled jaws and overall demeanor, everything about him was the same. Tears pricked at her eyes and her heart hurt tremendously, wondering how she'd been a
All eyes turned to Harold, some blinking in shock and the rest widening. Heidi was confused too that of all people, Harold Olsen was the one who believed her.But from the look of guilt on his face and the way he sank onto the floor, literally kneeling in front of her, something was definitely fishy. “Heidi, please forgive me.”Heidi flinched when he held her knees. She stared at him, frowning. “Forgive you for what, Uncle?”“What did you do Dad!?” Zach hollered, his eyes filled with horror.The others looked fearful as well.Hanging his head, Harold shook it slowly. “I know saying this is probably too late. That night, Heidi didn't lose her child. When the police found her and Natalie, I orchestrated everything that happened after.”Several gasps spread across the room.Avoiding everyone's gaze, Harold said in a melancholic tone. “Having Heidi and Lucas Harrison together at that time meant the end of my sovereignty in this family. I did that to strip Heidi of her position- and…” He
All eyes snapped in Heidi's direction.As her sobs echoed in the living room, they all but sprang to their feet. “Ha! How many times have I told you guys to stop mentioning Heidi's name?” Lilian cried out. “Now I'm seeing Heidi's face instead of this lady who appeared from nowhere with a child!”“Are you seeing Heidi? I'm also seeing her!” Natalie gasped. “That's impossible, right?”“Unless we're all out of our minds!” Kate cackled. “Because we all might be seeing Heidi.”Lifting her head, Heidi glanced at everyone's face. Her gaze stopped at her mother whose expression was deadly pale. “Th- This- This isn't Heidi. My Heidi's dead!”Shaking her head, the woman staggered backward. “Who the hell summoned Heidi's ghost?”Her mother fainted immediately after saying that, and the whole room was thrown into chaos. Heidi shot to her feet, holding her baby tight, racing to the spot. Under the family's watchful gazes, she sat beside her mother, shaking her. “Mum! I'm not a ghost! I've come
~During the car ride, Heidi's mind was muddled with different kinds of thoughts that brought worry to her heart. Her only solace was the little girl sitting beside her, holding her hand. “You're so quiet, Mommy…” she asked, “Is everything alright?”Heidi smiled, parting her hair to the side. “I'm okay, Baby.”“Where are we headed?” She murmured, glancing out of the car's window. “You brought me back, Mommy. Are you gonna drop me off at Nanny's place and disappear again.”Smoothing the tiny frown on the girl's forehead, Heidi's heart ached as she kept repeating that word. Disappearing hadn't be easy, and appearing again would definitely incure many repercussions. Heidi picked her up and sat her on her lap, hugging her. “I'd rather die than to disappear again.”Here she was, loathing death, something she'd actually been craving for the past three years. Her heart was an ocean of emotions and her tears never dried up, so much that her eyes were hurting. “Please, Mommy, stop crying
“For the first time, I'm agreeing with Jason's words.” Freya nodded. “Let's return her to the poor man, Heidi. She's not lost.”“Please don't let them take me away, Mommy.” The little girl hugged Heidi's arm. “I promise I'll be obedient. We'll stay in this paradise forever.”“Don't mind them, I won't let you go.” Heidi patted her hair. She stared at Jason and Freya, communicating with her eyes. The two gave her crestfallen looks and sighed at the same time. That Night;Heidi rested on her bed, holding the baby close, and sniffing the familiar scent on her. Citrus mixed with lavender. The scent of the Harrisons Villa. A scent that only belonged to the man she loved. Whenever she thought of him in the past, she'd feel hate and remorse, but now… the thought of him brought fear to her heart, and a regret she couldn't deny. Beside her, the little girl shifted. She opened her sleepy eyes, her wide milky eyes blinking. “Why aren't you sleeping, Mommy?”“I just love staring at you.” H
From caressing the girl's hair, Heidi found herself drawing her close, wrapping her in a gentle embrace. “What's your name?” Uncertainty filling her heart, she asked in a hoarse voice.The little girl neither struggled nor made a sound of discomfort, she in fact snuggled deeper into Heidi's embrace. She murmured, “Nanny calls me Didi, but Daddy calls me Heidi.”Heidi shut her eyes, swallowing down a sudden lump in her throat. A soft laughter escaped her lips. “That's a beautiful name you have, Baby.”However, the little girl pulled away, furrowing her brows. “But my first Mommy dislikes it. She once argued with Daddy about it.”“Oh, is that so?” Sniffing back the tears threatening to burst out, Heidi forced a smile. “Why doesn't she like your name?”“Because she's a meanie. Nanny said she made my Mommy disappear.” The girl blew out a sigh, her tone gloomy. “But Daddy promised she won't bother us anymore.”Heidi didn't know where to keep her emotions. She just didn't want to cry in f
“A kid means no harm. Relax, Heidi.” Jason patted her shoulder. “That pilot must be her father.”Heidi sat on the couch. “Now let me get to work! I'll see to it that that man is taught a lesson for crossing my number one rule of this Island! No tourists are allowed with a helicopter!”As Jason matched out of the room, Freya snickered. “He's doing a bad job managing this place. Too bad none of us can be in charge.”Under the pretense of working for the AG Group and managing the resorts here, Jason had moved to the mystic Island to be with her. One coincidence led to the guy clinging onto her.Driven by curiosity, he'd wandered into this cabin on a particular day, which was rumored to be haunted, and that was how he found her and Freya. Wondering if Jason was going to send the father and daughter back even though she didn't like that idea, Heidi carried on with her day, taking a walk down the empty beach separated from the resort’s area. The Island ahead was like an abandoned old ca
… Waking up the next morning to a foreboding feeling in her chest was enough sign that her peaceful days on this Island were over. The moment she opened her eyes, someone hugged her. “What am I gonna do with you, Heidi…” Freya murmured. “An emotional outburst can cause you a second heart attack, and that will be the end of us. Our days of hiding here will be over… we'll need to go to any nearby city for your treatment, and the police won't have mercy once they catch me.”Heidi sighed inside. Did she faint last night? Her only cure was ultimate happiness, something she doubted she was ever going to find on this Island or anywhere in this world. “If I have a heart attack someday, don't bother yourself, Freya… let me die and-”“Please, Heidi… stop it,” Freya whispered. “How dare you wish death upon yourself? You're the nicest person I've ever met; I fell for a villain and almost let him slip away, I lost my job and was about to lose my life but you saved me even though we never kne