The night dress was more transparent than it was comfortable.Heidi sat on the edge of the bed, knowing she was supposed to be sleeping- at least, she was supposed to be pretending to be sleeping,But then,Who was she kidding? She sighed, her fingers trembling a bit as they fumbled with the lacey outline of the golden dress. Her heart skipped when the bathroom door opened. Looking up, her eyes met with his hazy ones. As if intoxicated, he took her in, his deep gaze awakening the weird sensations again. Lucas stumbled forward and planted both palms beside her on the bed, leaning in until their breaths mixed.He gave her a lopsided smile, eyes darting to the exposed flesh on her chest. “Heidi, what are you afraid of?”In the most sensual tone, his deep voice floated into her ears, resonating within her core. That was right. What was she afraid of?Deciding to come with him was enough reason that she was willing to take any risk. Swallowing for the umpteenth time, Heidi shuffled b
Lucas dealing with Steve Anderson… well, Heidi couldn't wait to witness the drama unfold in the courtroom.Despite wishing she was there, it was safer to remain hidden from the public's eyes for now especially now that she was in this stage of her pregnancy.Heidi knew better not to risk the life of her baby. Shuffling down from the bed, she hurriedly got ready for the day.Downstairs, the Chef had already made breakfast. One of her favorite foods once again. Seeing the plates of food on the dining table untouched, she wondered if Lucas even ate breakfast before leaving. “Mrs. Harrison, is there something else that you need?” The Chef lingered, his face holding a radiant smile.Heidi smiled. “This will be enough, Chef Sam,” she replied. “By the way, when did Lucas leave?”As if reading her mind, the Chef asked, “Are you worried Mr. Harrison didn't eat his breakfast?”“Uhm…” Heidi twirled the tablecloth around her fingers. “Did he?”The Chef shook his head. “I urged him to, but he
Two minutes later, the maid hurried downstairs with a thick shawl in her hand. She helped Heidi wrap it over her shoulders. They left the Villa together and Heidi felt the girl's peering eyes on her. She initially chose to ignore it until the maid's gaze on her was getting disturbing. “Is there something on my face?” Heidi chuckled. The maid snapped back to her senses. “I'm so sorry, Mrs. Harrison… I was thinking… How did Mr. Harrison find such a beautiful wife?”Heidi wrapped both arms around herself. The veil wasn't enough to prevent the cold from seeping into her body. “Do you live in this city? Mr. Harrison originates from Phoenix City and his whole family is there. Phoenix City is much more civilized than GreyHills, but he kept you in this Villa instead. Uhm, may I ask?” She lowered her voice. “Are you perhaps his…”Trailing off, the maid gave her a knowing look. As she spoke, Heidi's gentle smile gradually transformed into a subtle frown. She gave her a proper look. “What
Kate stood by the wall, her hair messed up, her skin looking deadly pale as if she'd not stepped into the sun for a long time.On her lips was a sinister smile, her eyes holding a promise of vengeance.“Kate, Oh my God-”“Oh, please save it!” Kate strolled forward, maintaining that creepy smile on her face, her hands folded across her chest. “I shouldn't have underestimated any member of the Olsens Household, especially you, Heidi.”Heidi sighed. “Kate, I can explain-”“Steve is in the courtroom about to receive a life sentence and all he did wrong was expressing his love for you. What's the point in explaining?” Kate murmured, her expression hard. “I'm quite surprised that you dared to come here.”“Oh, but you're mistaken, Kate.” Heidi tried to hold her hand. Kate shifted away. “Do you really believe Steve loves me? Haven't you heard of his bad deeds?”“They are nothing but a lie,” Kate's voice cracked. “I don't believe Steve will ever do that! You are framing him, Heidi, all because
Heidi didn't know how it happened, but in the next second, she managed to overpower the girl.As Kate's energy gradually declined while she lost tons of blood, Heidi took hold of her wrist, her heart racing as she gripped the wound to stop her from losing more blood. Panicked and shaken, she called out to anyone nearby. “Help! Is somebody there!”Letting go of Kate and running outside to find the security man was a bad idea. Heidi held on tight to her wrist, yelling at the top of her voice. “Somebody help!”Not a minute passed by, Someone hurried inside the room. Not the security man but a young woman in her thirties.“What in the world is going on here!?” Suzie exclaimed, her screams echoing. “What happened to her, Heidi? How- How did she-”Kate had already gone limp in Heidi's arms, her heavy weight making her stagger backward.Heidi's devastation knew no bounds. Her lips quivered and fear gripped her heart. “Please get the ambulance! Be fast!”“I've come with my car!” Suzie said,
The trial had been uploaded on the internet, and Heidi showed her the most important clip.“I guess using the wrong person for vengeance was my biggest mistake. What can I say? All the evidence is out. I'm guilty and should go to jail. But, my family has nothing to do with my revenge, so leave them alone.”As she watched and listened to Steve's voice, Kate's tears flowed like a dam.“No way. That's not true,” Kate whimpered. “He's lying. It's made up.”“The truth is bitter, and so is misjudging others.”Kate covered her mouth. “How could he do that?”“It was a shock to everyone…” Heidi explained. “It's hard to read others, isn't it?”Kate went on crying. In the end, she lifted her head and whispered, “Please leave me alone, Heidi… for now.”Without arguing, Heidi stood up. “Don't hold a grudge, Kate. It's a poison to the heart. I hope we remain friends.”Kate turned her back to her, facing the wall, her muffled sobs resounding in the ward. Glancing in Suzie's direction where she sat
Grandpa's will?Heidi stood by the doorway, frozen by Stella's words. Why would the lady beg Lucas to have the lawyer read Grandpa Winston's Will when the Old Man was sound and healthy?“Lucas Harrison, why are you hesitating? Are you intentionally hiding your grandfather's death from the media? For what reason? Is it so that you can amass the family's wealth?”“Watch your tongue.”“You froze my account and even punished your father by reducing his shares. He is now the legal chairman of the GK Group. I came here so we can speak as a family. If you want me to take it to the media so the whole world will know, I'd rather do that-”“Stella, If you don't keep quiet…” Lucas's expression turned dangerous, and he strode towards the woman. “I won't hesitate to cut off your tongue!”Shivering from where she stood, Stella cried out, “I'm begging you, Lucas Harrison! Just share the wealth so we can all have what belongs to us.”“Did anyone tell you your name is in Grandpa's Will?”“No way!”“G
…At Phoenix City.The bustling airport mirrored the chaos in Heidi's heart. As she descended the jet with the bodyguards surrounding her and paving the way among the crowd of paparazzi bombarding her with questions, she kept a calm exterior, hoping it would douse the storm inside her.“Heidi Olsen, the trial against Steve Anderson was successful. Could you share your experience during the trial!”“Have you been confident from the start that the AG Group would win the case?”“The President of the GK Group, Lucas Harrison, was one of the plaintiffs. Is that the reason why you won this case swiftly?”“After all, your relationship with Lucas Harrison is public. You admitted to carrying his child-”“So it's normal that Lucas Harrison backs you up in this case, is that right?”“During the trial, you weren't present in the court. Where have you been while in GreyHills?”“We heard rumors that Ms. Olsen was residing in a secluded Villa owned by Mr. Harrison, how true is that?”“There are also
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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