Knowing that arguing would yield no good outcome, Heidi hurried to the door and held the handle. “Killian is with me. I'll be alright.”“Relax, Buddy.” Killian patted him on the shoulder. “Heidi is doing the right thing by taking responsibility. Not a day goes by without her grandfather grieving her absence.”“Are you sure you want to go?” Lucas said, the anger in his eyes fading into a look of desperation. “I'll find a way to make this work.”“The only way to make things work is if I stop acting like a coward, Lucas…” She gave him a stiff smile. “I'll be fine, don't worry about me.”Killian approached and held the door open for her. As Heidi was about to leave with him, Lucas called out. “I'll come.”He'd come with her?Heidi stopped, contemplating the odds.Letting him come with her would, however, only make things worse. And if she lingered here, her façàde of braveness might break down, giving way to the anxiety consuming her whole. “That's not a good idea.”He was frowning agai
Everyone else rose to their feet. Regina rushed forward and held Heidi's shoulders, checking her out from head to toe. “You- You're not Heidi.”“Don't you recognize me, Mum?”The woman shook her head, walking in circles. “Killian, what kind of a joke is this? Why would you bring that fake woman to our home?”“Aunt Gina, don't you recognize your own daughter?”“B-But she's pregnant.” Her mother pointed a trembling finger at her big stomach. “Heidi lost her baby some months ago. She's now married to Steve Anderson.”“Ha! What in the world is happening here!?” Lilian shouted. “Mum! Dad! I'm dreaming, right!?”Harold Olsen and his wife looked confused as well.Caleb held Regina, stopping her from pacing any further. “I don't think it's that hard to recognize her. So, Heidi, you decided to abandon the family for Lucas Harrison again.”“That's not what happened, Dad…” Heidi responded, her shoulders dropping, her worried gaze straying to Grandpa Jeffery who was very quiet in his bed. “Can
Heidi had turned for the door and she halted, hearing Grandpa Jeffery's command. Different kinds of emotions built up in her heart, ones she couldn't wrap her fingers around.In the end, she balled her fists, suppressing the emotions. She held the door's handle and walked out to be met with the scrutinizing gazes of her parents.They weren't far from the door and they'd been listening to her conversation with Grandpa Jeffery.On her mother's face was the same astonished look from moments ago. She grabbed Heidi's shoulders, shaking her. “What the hell have you done this time, Heidi? How could you go back to Lucas Harrison?”“Let it go, Regina…” Caleb pulled her away, the mad expression on his face matching the woman's. “It's fruitless. Because of him, she even lied to her grandfather.”“Even if Steve Anderson is a bad person, you shouldn't have lied that the child isn't his.”“I never said the child is Steve Anderson's, Mum.”“How do you expect us to believe you, Heidi?” Her father sa
Regina stood in front of her with both hands folded across her shoulders, her stern gaze fixated on Heidi. Heidi shifted on the bed. “Mum-”Her mother snatched the phone from her hand. She glanced at the caller's name and cut the call. “Are you keen on angering everyone in this family, Heidi? Didn't you listen to your Grandfather's order? You were going to answer the call, weren't you?”Heidi remained quiet, and she lowered her head. Knowing how much her family hated Lucas, she'd rather not irk her mother off who was already a ticking bomb. “Heidi- Heidi- Heidi…” Her mother sat beside her and dropped a heavy palm on her shoulder, making her flinch. “You're so full of surprises, aren't you?”“Mum-”“Tell me, are you still in love with Lucas Harrison?” Her mother made her look up, peering into her eyes. “Is that why you spent those months with him and sought no other alternatives?”Heidi pressed her lips together. “Mum, I'm sorry, okay?” She threw her arms around her, sniffling. “I'm
…At Another End of The City…The piece of news published online was slowly gaining the attention of the netizens, even overshadowing the current scandal about the AG Group and the hot topic that Heidi Olsen was in a relationship with Lucas Harrison. The news was none other than the recent announcement of the AG Group.Anticipating the outcome, the netizens had kept close eyes on that particular news.Inside His Villa,Zach, who seemed to be the only person oblivious to all the current happenings in the city, was enjoying the best time of his life in bed with a woman.Not only did he put his phone on silent, but since morning, he'd rarely left his bed.“Stop it, Zach!” Kate groaned, shoving the pillow into his face. “If after today I'm never able to walk, it's your fault.”“You are stronger than most women…” He chuckled, trailing kisses down her neck. “More flexible too, I assume.”“Maniac!” She snickered. “Zach Olsen, how did I even end up here?”“Weren't you lured by my charms?”“I
“Oh, then… let's wait and see.” Lilian rolled her eyes. “But just so you know, this little action doesn't make you the savior of the AG Group…” she chuckled, intertwining her fingers with Killian's who sat beside her. “Because, my husband here…, ever since we got married, has been doing everything to save the AG Group from collapse while you did nothing but hide in Lucas Harrison's home.”Shaking her head, Heidi returned her attention to her food. “So don't even think about getting any accolades,” Lilian went on, her tone dripping with hate and mockery. “After this storm is over, I'll be titled the new CEO of the AG Group.”“Hey, Honey…” Killian drew her attention. “Why don't you eat your food? It's gonna tune cold.”Lilian eyed the food and scoffed. “Didn't you promise we'll order a special breakfast today?”“I got busy.” He smiled, trying to feed her. “This isn't that bad. Taste it.”“The least you can give me is making sure I eat healthy since our honeymoon got canceled. Due to th
Isla broke her gaze from his, her face paling. “Uhm, Ms. Olsen… I'll be leaving…” She collected her phone from Heidi's hand. “Please remember to switch on your phone. I'll call you later regarding Ms. Anderson's whereabouts.”Feeling the tension in the air, Heidi nodded. “Sure. Please go ahead, Isla.”But she wasn't sure if she would even get her phone back from her mother.Gosh! Zach Olsen!What was in that man's brain?Heidi lowered herself onto the chair, curdling her bump to ease the feeling of discomfort in her stomach.Killian broke his gaze from Isla's back, his eyes flashing with guilt. “You didn't tell me she was going to come.”“Did I need to give you a heads-up?” Heidi raised a brow at him.Killian chuckled. “Of course, not. Why the cold treatment, though? She didn't even say hello or goodbye.”Scoffing at his words, Heidi rubbed her pounding forehead. “Are you ready to sneak out?” Killian changed the topic. “I'm afraid I can't hold him back any longer. Lucas Harrison is d
Seeing the crazy girl approaching in large strides, Heidi stood up. Killian stood as well, a look of helplessness washing over his face. “And here goes it again.”“Heidi- Heidi, have I not warned you to stay away from my husband!” Lillian stopped in front of them, her eyes flaring. “Let me guess… you can neither have Lucas Harrison nor Steve Anderson, so you've set your eyes on my husband! Why do you keep luring him to wherever you are?”“Are you so insecure to think I'll snatch your husband, Lillian?” Heidi folded her hands. “How pathetic.”“You- You're so pathetic and shameless, Heidi!” Lilian screamed, dragging Killian to her side. “I know you! Ever since you came back, I know there will never be peace in this home! Well, stay out of my husband's way!”“Even better,” she added. “I'll report you to Grandpa so he can put an end to this nonsense you're trying!”Lillian turned and stormed away. Killian facepalmed himself. “I'm never gonna take her out to any gala. She'll make me look