… At The Hospital. Heidi couldn't help the guilt inside her heart. She sat on the chair beside Isla who was deeply asleep on the bed. “I need to tell her…” She looked at Lucas. “It might only worsen the situation,” Lucas responded. “You'd better keep quiet about it.” How? How could Heidi remain quiet, letting the guilt eat at her heart? But Lucas was right. Telling Isla might only worsen matters. Isla might not only hate Lucas but also her. Standing from the chair, Heidi sat on the couch beside Lucas. “How about we tell Killian about it?” Lucas looked deep in thought. “What if he doesn't care? Won't the truth hurt?” “Killian should have been honest with her. He shouldn't use her and just toss her aside.” “You know the reason why Killian is marrying your cousin. Besides, he might not be in love with your assistant.” Heidi's gloomy eyes traveled to the bed. Lucas's words did nothing to ease her guilt. No matter what, she felt accountable. Poor Isla. It probably was onl
…Three days later…Yes. It had been three days ever since Lucas left. He hadn't left for this long before.The Villa had become a dungeon to Heidi, a doorless one where there were only dark walls. Because she couldn't find her phone, she'd lost the source of communication with the outside world. She could neither communicate with Lucas nor Amanda.How did she lose her phone?Well, It was the most bizarre experience Heidi had ever had.She just woke up the next morning and her phone went missing. They turned the whole Villa down but found no traces of the phone. Ever since Isla left yesterday, assuring her that she would be fine, Heidi's loneliness increased. She stood outside the building, beside the pillar by the large doors, staring at the gates. “It's getting cold, Madam.” Mira came out with a shawl. “This will help keep you warm. By the way, I prepared a hot chocolate. It'll soon lose its warmth if you don't drink it.”Standing outside was useless. It wouldn't make Lucas su
A tempting offer?Heidi didn't know which answer to give first. The obvious one, or the fact that she was confused and wary as well. “Do you doubt my child belongs to Lucas?” A protective hand went to her bump, cuddling it. The Old Man narrowed his eyes. “Well, he accused my granddaughter of sleeping with another man.”“That is Tracy's problem with Lucas.”“Hey, Little Girl, will you answer my question?” His smile disappeared. “I am only asking politely because I happen to know your grandfather who has been nice to me once.”“Why do you want me to trade my position for Tracy, Mr. Carlson?” Heidi tilted her head sideways, furrowing her brows. “And why do you want to know if my child belongs to Lucas or not?”“It will do you good if you don't ask any questions.” He chuckled. “Heidi, just agree to my request. Don't you want to know the offer I have in store?”Heidi was curious to know, despite having an inkling that it wouldn't be something she would easily agree to. “What's your offe
…At GreyHills City. Freya strolled down the long hallway behind the middle-aged couple, pushing the man's wheelchair, and walking past some prison cells.“This place is so scary,” Said Steve's mother. “I can't believe they're keeping our boy here.”Steve's father grumbled some words under his breath. “I know this is a set-up by his enemies…” His mother sighed. “Steve is an honest businessman, but the enemies won't leave him alone.”The policeman who was leading the way finally stopped in front of a door. A small room with a single bed. It seemed to be the only room with one occupant.“You can't enter,” the Policeman instructed. “Five minutes.”And then he left. Steve's father glanced at his wristwatch. “What a bunch of hypocrites. They wouldn't even let us see him in the waiting room.”“They now consider him a high-profile criminal. People are horrible, aren't they?”“What are you doing here?” Steve came forward, gripping the metal bars, his eyes flaming as they fell on Freya. “M
…At Phoenix City…Heidi found herself standing by the pillar stone again, her gaze fixed on the large gates.As the evening approached rapidly, so did her anxiousness increased.Not because she was afraid something bad might happen to her, or because Skyler Carlson had literally threatened her before he left, but because there were so many questions in her mind.If what the Old Man said was true and Lucas happened to drown once not twice… Did that mean…“Madam, you'll catch a cold. It will affect the baby.” Mira's voice interrupted Heidi's thoughts. “Won't you come inside, Madam?”Heidi rubbed her forehead, hoping the rapid drumming of her heart would stop.“We both know the Young Master might not return today also. Please stop stressing yourself out, Madam. You've been standing here for more than an hour.”Heidi dropped her hands. Right. Lucas might not even return. The man had literally forgotten she existed.“Put your mind at ease please, Madam…” Mira went on. “That cunning Old M
Get married again?Soon?Heidi stared at the man, wondering if she'd heard him right. “Lucas Harrison…”“I'm serious, Heidi…” He said in a desperate tone. “Let's hold our wedding these days.”Now Heidi wanted to laugh. But the situation wasn't funny, especially when Lucas had this pleading look on his face. “Hey, take it easy…’’ she held up a hand and cleared her throat. “That's not how things work, you know…”“There's no one rule as to how we're supposed to reunite.”Heidi shook her head. “Is this a tactic to distract me from expressing my anger?”“You can be angry at me all you want. I know I'm in the wrong…” He admitted. “My request isn't to distract you, Heidi.”Heidi sighed. Damn! He was serious. “And the Mediation Certificate?”“Let's hold a fresh wedding. We'll start anew.”Starting anew. Heidi peered into his eyes. She saw nothing but urgency and anticipation. He'd never been this desperate for her to come back before. What in the world happened to him?“Let me guess… you d
Lucas's brows creased into a worried look. “You've got so many questions, don't you?” He said helplessly. “I wonder how much information that cunning Old Man has fed you.”“I just want you to answer my question…” Heidi didn't want to sound desperate. Well, she couldn't help the tone of her voice. “It was a silly decision I made.” He sighed, spacing out. “In the depths of the ocean, when I saw the silhouette of a young girl swimming towards me, trying to pull me out, I thought… ‘If we ever survive, I'll compensate her with the most important position to me. The status of future Mrs. Harrison.’”Wasn't the coincidence too high?Heidi ended up having that status without even his consent.Tracy was a liar, and she'd misunderstood Lucas's feelings. He never loved Tracy. His affection had only been born out of loyalty. She didn't know how, but in the next second, she found herself hugging him. “I have another question…”“Heidi, stop…” he sighed heavily. “I have no more business with Trac
Letting out a helpless sigh, Heidi opened her eyes.Strangely, his eyes were closed, and his hand was only touching her bump. The slight movements had only been inside her stomach… by her baby.Her eyes admiring his features, Heidi touched the side of his face, her fingers outlining his jawline. His brows furrowed and the troubled expression on his face must be due to a nightmare. Heidi smoothened the creases on his forehead, drinking in his handsome face. Her gaze landed on his lips…Damnit!What was wrong with her?It was the middle of the night for goodness sake.She shut her eyes in embarrassment, deciding to go to sleep again… if only the sleep would come. When she opened her eyes, however, Heidi found his dark pupils staring at her. “Ah-” she yelped, and he used his palm to cover her mouth. He gazed into her eyes, his eyes hazy from sleep.Heidi gulped.“Are you up to something?” His voice, hoarse and raspy, turned her insides. Heidi shook her head rapidly.“Your eyes sa