He peered at her, searching her eyes as if trying to solve a puzzle.“Hey, don't give me that look…” Heidi pursed her lips. “No questions. Just take me there.”Zach started the car, his eyes darting to her cautiously. “You know well that pregnant ladies aren't supposed to drink.”“I'm not gonna drink anything, so relax,” Heidi replied. “Well, what's the use of going to a bar when you're not gonna drink?”“Zach, I said no questions.”“Hey, Little Sis. You do remember that you owe me an explanation.”“About what?”“Your pregnancy.” He gestured towards her stomach. “Wait, I think I know why.”“You do?” Heidi asked.Zach gave her a look that spelled ‘It is all obvious'“Isn’t it to spite Lucas Harrison?” He laughed. “The scumbag knocked up his mistress, and to get back at him, you got pregnant as well. What a nice strategy for revenge. The look on his face will be so priceless!”His words were supposed to be funny, inciting laughter from Heidi…Well, she found nothing funny at all.When
Zach's expression transformed into a carefree one. He stood up and patted Steve's shoulder. “Don't get too excited. Heidi has not become your wife yet.”“But she'll soon be-” Steve smiled. He hadn't finished speaking when Zach delivered a punch across his face.“Son of a b*tch!” Zach kicked him. “How dare you knock my baby sis up? Even Lucas Harrison didn't dare to do that! Steve Anderson, aren't you so gutsy?”Heidi sprang to her feet, taken aback by Zach's reaction.“Hey, Zach, stop it.” She pulled at his arm before he delivered his next punch at Steve. “Let me at him, Heidi!” Zach pushed her aside. “He's a man, he shouldn't have taken such a matter lightly even though you wanted to get back at Lucas Harrison. He's insulting the Olsens Family, now we're the laughingstock of the media because of him!”Zach didn't hold back as he kicked and punched the guy to his satisfaction.Heidi didn't bother to stop him. Somehow, seeing Steve beaten up, she felt satisfied. Zach finally left him
'No. No. Zach!’Heidi's mind screamed, her heart threatening to burst out.She slapped off his hand and attacked him, beating at his chest and yelling, “Monster! Maniac! Criminal!”She wailed. “Steve Anderson, what the hell are you? How could you- What did Zach do wrong?”Steve grabbed both her hands, immobilizing her. “Zach Olsen has himself to blame.”“Smack!”Heidi slapped him hard, the red marks of her fingers outlining his cheek. “You're a monster! I hate you! I wish we'd never met! What in the world did I do to deserve this?”“Stay put!” He commanded. “Or I'll make you regret it! You want more death, so be it!”Scared and devastated, a sharp pain sliced through Heidi's stomach, forcing her to cease her frantic movements. She sat properly, her shoulders trembling, and more tears dropping from her eyes. No. The Skyline Bar was intact. Nothing happened, nothing was destroyed.Zach must be fine.Steve resumed driving, rubbing the side of his cheek. “Be grateful you're in this cond
A deafening silence engulfed the room, a palpable tension hanging in the air. Putting on a confused look, Steve stood and approached her. “Heidi, what do you mean?”Heidi glowered at him.He pulled her into his arms and hugged her. “You must be shocked. Relax.”The hurt ate at her heart. Heidi hated her vulnerability and helplessness.“Why don't you understand simple words?” He whispered in her ear. “Heidi, will you never learn your lesson?”“I hate you,” she cried. “I can't say the same,” he whispered.Were all men the same? First, it was Lucas Harrison, and now Steve Anderson.Each man had their different shades of cunningness, but she had to admit that Lucas wasn't such a monster.Had Lucas Harrison ever hurt someone to spite her?Had he ever threatened her with the loss of the people she loved the most?More tears poured from Heidi's eyes. The pain in her stomach increased and her head spun with dizziness.Everything turned blurry then black. She went limp in his arms, slipping
Heidi's joy disappeared instantly. Her blood boiled with rage and she shot him an icy look.Steve laughed softly and dropped the fruit bag on the bedside table.“What do you mean by the media will laugh at us?” Grandpa Jeffery asked him.“It is true, Grandpa,” Steve said in a sad tone. “There are many scandals about the AG Group and the Olsens Family. Postponing the wedding will give them more opportunity to cook up more headlines.”Zach groaned. “Do you love Heidi so much that you're so eager to be with her? Watch your tone, Steve Anderson!”“Zach Olsen- I mean Brother-in-law-”“Shit! Don't call me that-”“Zach…” Heidi called out his name gently, quickly ending their bantering.Steve was a twisted maniac.Zach only beat him up and he decided to do this to him. If she let an argument break out between them, imagine what he would do next.“Do you agree that you won't postpone the wedding, Heidi?” Zach said in disapproval. “Why are you siding with him? For your wedding, I plan to invi
Inside The VIP Ward…Heidi broke her glaring gaze from Steve. Disturbed by his presence inside the room, she stood up to join the family in the other ward when commotion came from the outside.“No one is allowed to see Zach Olsen.”“What Zach Olsen? Isn't Heidi in there?”“Mr. Harrison, please wait-”Before Heidi could get over the shock of hearing Lucas's voice, he barged into the room, bypassing the nurse.He almost bumped into her, and Heidi staggered backward.A deep tension hung in the air as Lucas's narrowed gaze accessed everyone inside the room.His eyes landed on Heidi and a look of relief flashed in them followed by the confusion. “Weren't you unconscious?”“Lucas Harrison! What you did was dangerous!” Grandpa Winston also barged into the room. “Because you heard Heidi was sick, you didn't even consider my health and shoved me aside.”“I'm sorry, Grandpa.” Lucas supported him with his cane. “I was too impulsive.”Grandpa Winston patted his chest, panting heavily to catch his
“Lucas, I said let's go home!” Grandpa Winston turned around. “Leave Heidi alone, will you?”“I just want to have a minute's talk.”“Why?” Steve asked. “You do realize that Heidi is now my property.”“Is she a commodity that you think you can own?” Lucas glared at him, pulling Heidi forcefully, causing Steve to lose hold of her.Not again.Apart from feeling embarrassed, Heidi was also afraid.What the hell was Lucas doing? Was he tired of living? If he knew Steve was a cold-blooded maniac, would he still be arguing with him?“Whether you like it or not, Heidi will soon be my wife.” Steve also pulled her forcefully, causing Lucas to lose hold of her.“That will never be possible,” Lucas growled. “Is that so?” Steve chuckled.Heidi felt dizzy from being pushed and pulled constantly.As her head began buzzing again, Grandpa Jeffery stomped forward and stood in the midst of both men, holding her.“Why are you mishandling my granddaughter, both of you!” He hollered at both men. “Are you
After Lucas left with Grandpa Winston, the other family members came inside, each throwing questions at her to satisfy their curiosities.“Why did they come, Heidi?”“Did you invite them?”“Do you have a thing going on with your ex-husband?”“What were you guys discussing? Why did you lock the door?”Heidi held her forehead, acting as if she was in pain. “You guys are thinking too far. Why would I have a thing going on with Lucas when my wedding with Steve is in three days?”Everyone else seemed to believe her, except for Steve who gave her a distrustful look.Regina flicked her on the forehead. “Will you not repeat that next time? Don't you know how displeased your grandfather is? He has left the hospital because of that.”“Grandpa Winston was my best friend while I was in the Harrisons Household. Mum, I had to give him some face.”“Giving him some face doesn't mean you had to invite him and his Grandson here.”“I didn't invite Lucas,” she defended, her hopeless gaze darting to Steve
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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