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Surprised by what Luke said I quickly turned around and faced him. It was a mistake that I made. I seem to have acknowledged that what he stated is correct. My feelings loosened up when I saw Luke's appearance. His eyes were bloodshot and his crystal-clear tears were starting to fall from his cheeks. Those eyes of his were full of pain too while his lips were twitching. A throbbing distress hit my chest after watching him like this. At that moment I wanted to embrace him too and put him under my wings like I used to do before when he was crying. Fortunately, I was able to govern myself not to do that. I shouldn't do that. I have no right over him. I'm a different person now. I'm not pretending anymore to be his mom. I'm now Annika and no longer Adeline Parker.“S-Sorry, it looks like you're making a mistake—”I was perplexed by his response after he cut my statement. This is not the Luke I knew from the past. That boy is way more polite.“No! I knew it from the bottom of my heart that
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Instead of answering, Lucas pulled my body closer to him and tightly embraced me. It left my mouth in awe and was half opened. I narrowed my eyes because his action gave me an awkward feeling and position. I'm not comfortable despite we used to be more than like this when I was still his pretend wife. But not anymore so maybe I'm quite intimidated. I tried to push him hard with all my might but I couldn't get away from his clasp as he was strong enough to hold me tight. My jaw dropped as I was frustrated and annoyed that what if someone I knew from the area saw us? For sure it will create unwanted rumors throughout the neighborhood. This can't be happening. He is ruining my reputation here. I hate him! I do!“What are you doing? Let me go!” I hissed, I was fuming mad and my patience was running out.Glaring at Lucas was not enough. It did not affect him a bit. He wasn't even alarmed by my reaction. Instead, he even tightened his grip. It seems like I'm be
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Because of what I said Lucas face darkened. It was also obvious that he didn't like what he heard. It's as if I have misunderstood his feelings. That's what I thought he would do. Who knows? No one. Only Lucas knows what's going on in his mind right now.“Who told you I would do that, Annika? I never said that. This is unfair. You judge me right away without getting my opinion.”I shook my head in disbelief. I shouldn't trust him and let my guard down. Don't believe him, Annika. After all, he is Lucas Romanov. He can do everything he wants in just a snap.“Or maybe you wanted us to take to your mansion and make your second family? With those plans in your mind Lucas, please stop! Don't you even dare to try it? We kept silent for many years, okay? And also I did not even bother to ask you to support your child. I didn't do anything wrong. Don't torment me as if I did something against your will in the past.” I stopped for
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This is the only choice I have, to humble myself before him. I know Lucas very well. He is the law. No one can resist him. If I am stubborn and feel above him, it will only be more difficult for me to plead with him. I must know when to rest my case and shut my mouth and when to shut my big mouth. In this kind of situation, all I need to do is to talk to him nicely. It can't be like this. I should throw my pride for the sake of me and Iris. How many times have I been tested by this situation? Am I still going to back down and be a coward because of my pride?“Please Lucas, do me a favor for the sake of Iris. I know you are a good person. I'm begging you. Don't take us with you. Let's talk here and resolve everything here. Don't be cruel, please. Do you want me to kneel so you can grant my request? I can do that if that's what you want.”His car slowed down until it finally stopped by the sidewalk. He did not glance at me but I know he gave attention to th
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With a discreet motion, silently I entered the master's bedroom to check what my daughter doing. I know she runs inside this room. Iris always did that when she was upset instead of hiding in her room. I found her lying on top of the bed. She is facing the opposite direction. I thought she was only sulking but when I peeked at her face, I saw that she had already fallen asleep while holding an enormous grudge against her father, Lucas. From what I saw, I took out a profound sigh. Both of her knees have been scraped. The streak of blood that came out earlier has already dried. It was just a simple scratch but as a child, I know it is still a heartbreaking memory of them. Without saying a word, I took our first aid kit to clean it and put some cream to heal them faster. Despite she was asleep, I needed to clean it and apply betadine to dry it quickly and heal it normally. Not leaving a sign of scar. She groaned and rubbed her cheeks when I unhurriedly touched her knees
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Hurriedly, I got up from bed and headed to the kitchen. After turning on all the lights, I took out the dishes that I had placed in the fridge to heat them. While I was waiting for the rice to be cooked, and for the vegetable soup to boil I organized and set the plates and utensils on the dining table. I'm a little enthusiastic to think that we're going to eat tonight as a complete family. It was the first time, so I am excited! It did not vanish from my body because once in a while I yearned to have a family gathering with Lucas, Luke, and Iris despite it was impossible to come to pass. But look at us now. Fate made a way to grant those long-time prayers of mine as it was happening tonight.“I'll wake them up later when the food is ready,” I mumbled as I visualized myself to be a good wife and mother by doing these things. I took the laundry from the washing machine. It was already dry. After folding them, I put it to the side. I have also served the di
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Iris vehemently shook her head. I can see in her eyes that she doesn't like them no matter how I try to convince her. I already explained everything to her, but still, it's not working. She made up her mind not to accept them. However, I tried to convince her anyway. It just might be effective if I'll try it a few times again.“Iris, you can't do anything about it as it already happened. They are part of our family no matter what you think. Despite you turning the world upside down to change your fate, Lucas will remain your biological father. Luke will remain your older brother as well.” She stared at me for a moment as if telling me that what I uttered was pure nonsense. This time I get her attention. I know she was thinking hard. “Can you hear me? Nothing will change no matter how hard you go against it. In the end, you will just hurt yourself for continually saying no to them. Why don't you give them a chance?” I added using my most be
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Together, Iris and I made our way to the kitchen. Just now I learned my lesson for not turning on all the lights earlier. If I did that, I wouldn't be that frightened of Lucas presence. Maybe because I was too complacent in my house. I forgot that I have a visitor here which is not normal without any occasions. I must be exhausted not considering that. As the light illuminated the whole area, Lucas wasn't there. He was nowhere to be found. Not even a trace of his shadow earlier. I am sure it's him. I am not only dreaming or imagining things out. My determination won't be wrong. Also, I have an eye of hawk-like. Lucas must have gone back to the room to disguise. He must be anxious too. It's unthinkable that it's just happened in my imagination, right? I won't make up some story about it either to create a misunderstanding between us. After I took out the pitcher of water from the fridge, Iris lent me a hand to get her glass. I was lost in thinking and ma
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ANNIKA POVWho would have thought that all the ordeals Lucas and I encountered in the journey we could overcome by moving to another country?“Mom, hurry up!” Luke got my attention as I looked after them from my instance. “We must take some pictures before the increasing snowfall destroys snowmen,” he continued.My lips parted to give them a genuine smile. It almost reached my ear. My parched and cracked lips became painful due to the freezing weather in the country. The season is winter.“Yeah, I'm coming.”“Be careful, Wifey! You might fall. It's slippery!” Lucas yelled, who was there with Iris and Luke.“Instead of worrying, why don't you come here and lend me a hand? It's dangerous, right?” “You need help?”I rolled my eyes heavenwards. Does that even require to be asked? He could see that I was struggling to step closer to them. Why are the snowmen they made so far from o
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The next day, I decided to visit Uncle Elias in the prison. His sentence is life imprisonment, and there is no chance of parole, but for me, that's not enough. He deserved more agonizing and severe punishment for him after knowing what he had done to Annika. He never did anything reasonable in his life anyway.“Why did you do that?!” I yelled as soon as I saw him approaching. If I could have broken his bones at this moment, I would have done it. “What's done is done, Lucas,” he answered calmly. To my ears, it sounded like he was proud. Sitting before me, I hit my hands on the table. If there were no police guard in the area, I would have already broken his neck and killed him. “There's no benefit in any regrets—”“How many more innocent girls have you robbed of a chance to live a normal life? Aren't you ashamed of what you did? You are disgusting! Most of them are minors! Didn't your body even tremble after you did that horrible thing to t
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LUCAS POV I was heartbroken, and my heart seemed to break into a million pieces as I scrutinized the anguish reflected on my wife's face. I clenched my fist while I couldn't help but tighten my jaw. I was devastated as I assumed we would have no more challenging situations. But look at this: I was dumbfounded to find out that there is more. Heart-wrenching is the best way to describe my feelings towards my wife, not pity. At this moment, I really want to punch Uncle Elias face until it bleeds and see wounded pain so I can get revenge on my wife's behalf. If I can do that now, I will undoubtedly do it without regret.“Don't do anything dangerous that you will wish undone later, Lucas. Let's just let it go. That will also give us precedence over other information about us within the country. I'm embarrassed to ask you this, but I don't wish everything to get major problem of our family.”I didn't make a reply, but at the back of my mind, I wi
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In two weeks of our honeymoon, Lucas and I made the most of it. We truly made the most of every moment, indulging in delicious food and intimate moments, taking some rest, and occasionally, taking a dip in the seawater to restore our bodies for long endurance. We are sole, so having intimate moments was not that tough. By reason of that, on the day that we had got to leave the place and return to reality where our two children were waiting. We didn't have anything to regret. Coming to have a vacation in this place is worthwhile and also priceless, to be accurate. It is worth the price: money, ambiance, and precious time with my husband.“Tell me honestly, Wifey, did you enjoy our two-week vacation? Or was it not enough?”I nodded in response. We are packing our things now, putting them back in the traveling bag. Tomorrow, we have an early dawn flight.”Do you want to have an extension period?”“No, this is already enough.”
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So proud of myself. I gave back a cheerful and broadened smile at Lucas for his every word of acclaim. Am I mistaken in my response? I am different from other women because I have him. Why did he respond like that? Does he have a twin without me knowing? It might be as cliche as it may sound, but for me, he was the only Lucas Romanov in the world. “Am I incorrect?” I asked him and was almost about to crack up at his surprising and unimaginable reaction. “I have you, Lucas, which made me unable to be typical of another woman. Is it difficult to figure out?”“Yes, sure. You are right, Annika. I'm only only.” Lucas replied, slightly ripping off my cheeks. Despite the fact that the beginning of our love story was not significant in most people's eyes, I can only say one thing. We both felt love that was pure, even though it transpired at the wrong time with the wicked reasons behind it. Lucas and I were wounded in our cores and separated for quite a while. It taught us countless life le
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Seizing for air, my eyes darted away while turning red. I'd instead stare out the car window to cover up my face. Lucas surely knows a lot of gibberish things. He kept getting on my nerves even though it was not his intention. As I spoke, my heart pounded with pressure. I felt Lucas motion to my side, probably to continue what he was doing, but I ignored him. My eyes remained outside as if he was not with me. Unhurriedly, I bit my lower lip to reduce the uncertainty that I felt. My body reacted and heated up at Lucas actions. If anyone else saw that, they might think he was out of his mind and a maniac. Lucas cannot close his pointed tongue and does not know the boundaries about speaking such things. I mentally roll my eyes. He cracked up so hard when he saw my response to what he spoke out. He was very pleased with the unexpected retort he got from me. Consistently, I ignored him. I didn't dare to look him in the eye as I learned my whole being was bewildered.“Don't worry, Annika.
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As I expected, Luke's nanny Emily still resided in the mansion. Her appearance did mature but she was still the affectionate nanny of Luke. I didn't know if she knew my real identity because she always smiled at me from the day that we met and every time she made eye contact with me. To think about it, that seems impossible. My face is now reversed. I'm in my real appearance. There are no specks that once in the past five years, I pretended to be Adeline. Not unless Luke who is chatty like Iris, will tell her who I am. In that case, the reason was acceptable. “Mom, don't worry about my sister. I can take care of her too. Just enjoy your vacation with Dad. You don't need to think about us.” Luke stole my attention by expressing that as he rubbed his sister's back presumably to comfort her. “I'm a big boy now. I won't leave her alone or behind. You can depend on me right, Mommy?”“Alright Luke, thank you for your concern. I appreciate that.” I replied and
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Our honeymoon vacation is organized for two weeks. At first, I did not approve when Lucas told me to decide which country I wished to go to. To be honest, I don't like to go out of the country, especially without our children so Lucas chose to have a honeymoon on one of the well-known beaches within the country. If we ever go and schedule to have a fun vacation in another country, the children must be with us. In my honest opinion, we don't require this. It's not necessary to do this after all we are already old. I believe the honeymoon is only for newly married couples who don't have children yet. And we are not counted among them. “We already have a child, Lucas. Is that still essential for us?” I appealed to him when he opened up about this concern to settle in. “Yes, that's a normal thing Annika to the couple after marriage. Even if we have a child, we can still do it. There is nothing wrong with that.” “But, we won't be required to
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Adeline's parents also attended with so much excitement at our wedding. They never criticize me as a replacement for their daughter in Lucas and Luke's life. Lucas was correct. He already dealt with everything before he set a dinner with his entire family. They cannot stop saying gratitude and compliments for the greatness of my soul. At this moment, I feel like they are genuine for saying those words. They're not acting up just to please me. Unlike when I was in the shoes of Adeline, their words were full of bitterness and remorse towards me. I did not expect that their behavior would not as tough and rough as before, especially Lucas's mother. The level was diverse then.“Welcome to our family, Annika!” she exclaimed, she kissed me on both of my cheeks after hugging me.I just emphasize a slight smile. I couldn't halt my lips from trembling as I was frightened of them on the day that Lucas introduced us. Like even if Lucas told me to calm down because h
