Before Heidi could grasp the situation, Lucas used his hand to cover her mouth.Aiden's voice hadn't receded when a second voice sounded. “I wonder who they are.”The footsteps got nearer, the sound of the leaves crushing echoing. Heidi's heart beat like a thousand drums, dreading the outcome of her family seeing her. If they found her here with Lucas Harrison... She stared at the man wide-eyed, and Lucas did the last thing she expected, sending her into a storm of more fear and dread. He leaned forward and sealed her lips.“Ah! What are they doing?”“Bah! Shameless couple. How dare you make out in the midst of ghosts?”“Tsk! Children nowadays!”“Ouch! My eyes!”As Lucas kissed her, Heidi shut her eyes in embarrassment, her cheeks heating up, her heartbeat palpable. “Let's get out of here.”“Even better. Call the cemetery's watchman to send them out.”However, the cemetery watchman never came. After the family's footsteps receded, Lucas pulled away, supporting his forehead with h
“Why are you so quiet?” Lucas asked her the same question she'd asked him as he drove the car down the city.Why was she quiet?Ever since Heidi had that realization, she couldn't find her voice.It was as if her tongue had been tied and whatever she wanted to say slipped her mind. Consumed by many thoughts at once and the memories flooding back of her relentlessly chasing the man, now it all felt like a big joke.But the drowning incident…If he didn't recognize her in broad daylight, was it inside the water that he would? Asking about it would only disappoint her further. Because Heidi felt so disappointed right now that the man she'd spent so many years loving didn't even know that she existed. “Heidi…”She only looked at him when he called out for the second time. Seeing the wariness as well as worry in his eyes, Heidi's heart throbbed.“What's the matter?”“You're not yourself.”“I'm fine.”“You can tell me whatever's bothering you. I'll do anything to make it go away.”“It's
The first person that came to Lucas's mind was Tracy's Grandfather. He could go straight there and demand for them to bring Heidi out, yet, the possibility that it must be one of his foes in the business world was also high. “Why are you just standing!?” Grandpa Winston hollered. “Shouldn't you go and free Heidi from that maniac's hands?”“They retrieved the surveillance of that area, Grandpa. The authorities are on the search-”By the way, they couldn't alert the enemy.From that afternoon till now, Lucas's heart hadn't stopped drumming in anxiousness. He'd be damned to admit he wasn't worried. But this wasn't the time to be irrational.“Butler Luke, tell the driver to get the car ready. I am going there to save Heidi by myself-”Grandpa Winston was speaking when the Butler hurried his way with the house's telephone ringing in his hands. “I think it's an urgent call, Master.”“What urgent call?”Grandpa Winston was so mad that he refused to take the phone. Lucas answered it instea
Late?Lucas's hand trembled with the phone, his fingers curling around it, the rage inside his heart intensifying.“What nonsense is this?” He spoke to the empty air, knowing they might be near. Hoping they were near. “You gave me an hour. I came earlier.”The phone beeped. He looked at the screen, reading the next text that popped. [To save her, bring more bags of money.]Now his rage was beyond control. His eyes swept across the darkness, squinting them for a proper glimpse. Something told him they were so close. And they had Heidi. “Is this intentional? You should have demanded more before I came here.”[We had a change of mind...] Another text came in. [... We feel just a billion isn't enough. Or is she not worth the wealth you've gathered.]Was it some kind of test or what?“I demand you stand by your promise.”[Mr. Harrison, we command and you obey.]Annoyed and irritated, Lucas's hand instinctively reached for the gun in his pants pocket. Then he halted. Heidi was in their
Lucas left the Hospital, racing back to the Harrisons Mansion.On the road, he phoned Grandpa Winston. “Lucas Harrison, have you found Heidi?”“She's safe,” Lucas replied. “Dad said Tracy is inside the Mansion. Grandpa, please make sure she doesn't leave.”“You- You, Lucas-”“She might have a hand in Heidi's kidnapping-”“What!?”Shortly, Lucas arrived at the Harrisons Mansion. He stormed out of the car and headed straight for Blake's quarters.Before he entered the building, desperate cries echoed through the walls. “Grandpa, won't you believe me? I swear I didn't do it!”“Remember I'm carrying your Great-grandchild! Grandpa stop, or I might lose Lucas's baby!”“How dare you address me like that!? Do I resemble the hooligan Skyler Carlson?”Lucas entered the building. Stepping into the living room, he found Tracy on the floor crying while Grandpa Winston grabbed her ear.“Lucas- Honey, please help! Grandpa accuses me of kidnapping Heidi-”“Which you did!” Lucas grabbed her from th
After Tracy's statement, there was silence. Lucas's eyes glinted, nodding his head thoughtfully. “Remember what you said. I will find Drake and make him spill the truth. You will spend the rest of your days in jail.”“Lucas Harrison, listen to me…” Blake interrupted him. “Forget this issue. You can't favor Heidi over Tracy. They are both carrying your children.”“You doubt if Tracy's child is yours. How about you wait for the DNA test results before you toss her and her baby aside?”Hearing those words from Stella, Lucas snickered. “You truly are a fool.”Stella's expression shifted, her eyes flaming. “Call me whatever you might. I don't believe Tracy would kill my child.”“That's your business.” Lucas turned from her, returning his gaze to Tracy. “You Will remain confined here until I find Drake.”“Ah! Let me go!” Tracy yelped as Lucas pulled her away. “Where are you taking me?”“Take her to my quarters! Lock her up.” Lucas pushed her into a bodyguard's hands. “Listen to no one else
Stella cut the call. Heidi looked at the phone, curious, her frown deepening. As she tapped into the message notification on the screen, she wondered what she was doing.What kind of a big lie was that? Lucas keeping Tracy in his quarters? That was ridiculous.Yet, the picture stared back at her. It was shot at a far angle. Inside the photo was Tracy hugging Lucas.Heidi's heart jolted and she almost dropped the phone. She wasn't a stranger to his quarters back at the Harrisons Mansion. Even though Lucas never let her in there while they were still married and Grandpa Winston had to reserve a guestroom for her in his quarters, she knew the place like the back of her hand. A text message appeared on the screen. It was from Stella. [This isn't photoshopped. You can see well for yourself.]Stella was trying so hard to convince her. Heidi shook her head and chuckled, giving back the phone to the bodyguard.Of course, it wasn't photoshopped. Tracy was pregnant in the photo and Lucas wa
“Hello, Mr. Harrison. It's good to see you.” Switching to professional mode, Isla stood up and shook hands with him. “I heard you've been here since last night,” Lucas said. “How did you know, Mr. Harrison?”“Mira told me through the phone.”‘Oh, really?’ Heidi nodded her head, realization settling in. So he'd been close to his phone, only choosing to ignore her call. “Hey, Heidi. You're back from the hospital.” Lucas sat beside her, his voice soft with tenderness. “Are you feeling better now?”Heidi hesitated before answering, catching a strange fragrance from his shirt which didn't belong to him. “Y-Yeah. Dr. Shawn treated me well.”“Good. Drake is on the run. The Police are searching for him. I'll get justice for you very soon.”Heidi pressed her lips together, nodding to his words. Then he stood up and left for the stairs. Heidi's eyes followed his back, many questions bugging her mind. Lucas didn't even apologize for leaving her stranded in the hospital. Did she even want h
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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