The deafening sound of a slap echoed in the large living room, muffled by the sudden clap of thunder. Tracy parted her lips, her eyes bulging out like two bulbs of light. “Heidi, you-”“Smack!!!”The second slap was even harder, sending Tracy staggering backward and falling onto the floor. Again, the sound was deafened by the clap of thunder. “Tracy Carlson, is framing and hurting others the only purpose of your existence?”“You are making a huge mistake, Heidi!!!” Tracy screamed, her lips bleeding. “How dare you hit me?”Heidi smirked. She folded her hands and stepped forward. “After what you did to me at the mall, making me look like the villain, I decided to ignore and face my business.”“But you invited me here yourself.” Heidi grabbed her arm, pulling her up aggressively. “Now you can't blame me for taking revenge.”“Let go of me!” Tracy wriggled her hand, shouting. “Heidi, you know I'm carrying Lucas's baby! If you dare hurt me again, Lucas Harrison will hunt you down forever
Tracy stumbled backward, shaken by Lucas's thundering voice. Shocked as well, Heidi shivered at his stone, her heart beating strangely, the dangerous aura surrounding the man, wrecking her nerves. “H-Honey…” Tracy sobbed. “I swear I'm telling the truth. Heidi came and started beating me up out of nowhere- I- I was minding my business-”“If you utter another word…” Lucas glared at her, his eyes turning red with rage. “Tracy Carlson, I won't spare you.”Seeing the man who once worshiped Tracy as if it was the purpose of his existence now treating her like a mortal enemy, Heidi was really confused. She'd rather not be in the same place as an angry Lucas.Already, his foreboding aura was breaking her inside, reminding her of memories long forgotten. As Lucas scolded Tracy, Heidi turned to leave, but he grabbed her hand. “Don't go yet.”“Hey, let me go!”Lucas held on tight, however, his hard glare was still fixed on Tracy.“Honey, what are you doing!?” Tracy screamed, not hiding the b
Lucas didn't listen to her, and he commanded the driver, “To the hospital. Fast!”Minutes Later,They were all waiting in front of the emergency room as Tracy was being attended to by the doctors. Lucas was standing against the wall, the worry inside his eyes evident, and the bodyguard stood in a corner, his head lowered in guilt.Heidi yawned constantly, deciding to rest on the waiting chair. She couldn't let Tracy's drama deprive her of sleep.“Sleeping in that position will make you uncomfortable.” Lucas sat beside her.“Then give me your jacket to use as a pillow,” Heidi grumbled, not really serious with her words.Well, the man didn't give her his jacket. Instead, he rested her head on his lap. “Hey-”About to get agitated, Heidi found out it wasn't a bad position, so she made herself comfortable.“What's with beating Tracy up?” Lucas chided, stroking her hair. “If something happens to the baby, you will be implicated.”“So what!?” Heidi scoffed. “I don't believe a simple slap w
…What Heidi was afraid of happened after she left the hospital.She was lucky that the cab was almost near the hotel when she fainted!The hotel staff who recognized her must have brought her up. Because, when she opened her eyes, she found herself lying on the large bed of the hotel suite.“You don't know how worried I've been since last night, Ms. Olsen…” Isla's eyes were slightly red, probably from crying. “You didn't come back and I couldn't find you even with the help of the staff.”“It's okay. I'm fine.” Heidi sat up with difficulty with Isla's help.Her eyeballs hurt and there was this hot and cold sensation inside her body. No! She was running a fever again. Heidi sneezed and Isla handed her a tissue. “Let's get you to a hospital…”“No. We'll go to Phoenix City. The flight we booked yesterday will take off in…” Heidi glanced at the bedside clock. “... Twenty minutes…”Her confused words made Isla sigh. “We are going to miss the flight again, Ms. Olsen.”“No, we can't!” He
…It was a swift trip back to Phoenix City. The weather was clear and the sun was high up in the sky. Heidi squinted her eyes, using her palm to shield her forehead from the scorching sun. “Heidi, get in…” Lucas offered her a ride home, pulling his car over in front of her. “No thanks.” Heidi waived him off. “I'm done taking favors from you, Mr. Harrison. I hope we never meet again.”Good thing the company's car arrived to pick Heidi up. At that moment, before Lucas could pester her further, the car stopped in front of them and Heidi and Isla got in.It had been a swift journey back to Phoenix City, but also a long one.Heidi almost had a mental breakdown due to Lucas pestering her for answers. Again, he was back to questioning her about her response to his proposal.Otherwise, he wouldn't hesitate to take the Mediation Certificate to the court. “Mr. Harrison was so scary!” Isla blew out a sigh. “Ms. Olsen, my heart almost jumped out from the way he looked at me.”“Avoid Lucas as
…Inside The Harrison Villa.Lucas took off his jacket and kicked off his shoes in the doorway. He entered the living room, tugging at his necktie and wiping off the perspiration on his forehead.Sitting on the couch, he brought out his phone and dialed a number. “Did you follow her?”“Yes, Mr. Harrison. However, Mrs. Harrison didn't go to the AG Group directly. I guess she knew that the paparazzi were waiting for her.”“Where did she go?” Lucas stood up. “Is it the Olsens Mansion?”“She went to a hospital. Hope Hospital.”Lucas hung up with a sigh. Heidi, that silly girl. Good thing she was aware she was sick!“Mira!” He called out the maid's name, sensing the vast emptiness in the house. Hearing no reply, he called out to her again. Then he noticed the speck of dust on the couches and also realized that the couch he sat on was dusty. Lucas walked upstairs, wondering if she was cleaning. But his bedroom door was tightly shut. And when he entered the bedroom, the place was messy
…“I want you to shut up!”Inside the Olsens Mansion, Grandpa Jeffery was greatly enraged as Heidi knelt in front of him.Heidi flinched, and pursed her lips. “Grandpa, I didn't go on a vacation but a business trip. Why are you so mad?”“Business trip, really?” Grandpa Jeffery towered in front of her. “While on the business trip, so many things have happened. Things went out of control, Heidi, did you let go of your responsibility and ran away?”“Grandpa!” Heidi whined, standing up and hugging his arm. “Please don't be mad. Why would I run from responsibilities? Didn't you see the huge amount of work I did on Mystic Island?”She helped Grandpa to his chair and went to the water dispenser then returned with a glass cup full of chilled water. “Calm down, Grandpa. Do you wanna have a heart attack because of me?”“You don't know how worried I've been,” Grandpa Jeffery grumbled. “You never cared to call me, and I thought you were hiding from me. If it wasn't for the driver, would I have k
“Mum, come on!”Heidi shifted uncomfortably, avoiding her mother's gaze, wishing the ground would open up and swallow her whole. “I haven't always been skinny, remember? It's normal to regain weight after gaining freedom from Lucas Harrison.”Regina let go of her hand, her eyes still interrogative. “Did you just gain weight? Heidi, I think-”“There's nothing to think about.” Heidi interrupted her, hugging her tightly. “Mum, I missed you so much. Where's Dad? Is he in town?”“Get off.” Regina pulled her away. “How should I know? Both you and your father love running from home.”Heidi sighed. “He has traveled again.”“The fifth time since you traveled,” Regina grumbled. “By the way, where's my son-in-law? Have you been keeping in touch? It's been quite a while since he visited us.”“Steve must be busy,” Heidi hugged her arm. “And can you please stop calling him your son-in-law?”“Didn't your grandfather tell you?”Heidi frowned. “Tell me what?”Regina looked happy as well as nervous. As
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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