When Garrett returned home from the office that afternoon, he found his wife standing by the window. Elice looked lost in thought, holding her phone in one hand.Closing the door behind him, perhaps because of Garrett's footsteps, finally jolted Elice out of her reverie. She turned to see Garrett's arrival and greeted him.Garrett looked down at the phone in Elice's hand. Somehow Garrett's instincts told him there was something there.Fortunately, it didn't take Garrett long to satisfy his curiosity. Without being asked, Elice showed Garrett her phone a moment later."This morning Ariel contacted me."Prefacing her explanation with this sentence proved to be effective in changing Garrett's expression. Surprise was clearly visible in Garrett's eyes."Ariel?" Garrett asked, making sure Elice hadn't accidentally mentioned someone else's name. "He contacted you?"Elice sighed deeply and nodded. She let Garrett take the phone and continued."He tried to contact me over twenty times. I happ
It had been a few minutes since Ariel had left the office, but Farrah was still stunned by the questions that filled her mind."What's wrong with Ariel? He's never been like this before, has he? It's not like Ariel to visit his parents' house so often."The more Farrah thought about it, the more strange she felt. Especially since Ariel's recent visits coincided with her conversations with Teddy."Is he planning something?"Farrah wondered again; her thoughts interrupted by a knock at the door."Come in."It was Teddy, who had returned to meet Farrah. Seeing Farrah's troubled expression, Teddy asked, "What is it, madam?""It's nothing," Farrah replied quietly, shaking her head. "I'm just confused about Ariel's recent behavior."Since this was Farrah's only child, Teddy refrained from speaking. He remained silent until Farrah spoke again."I feel there's something strange about Ariel.""Strange?" Teddy asked, unsure. "Does that mean we need to change our plans, madam?"Farrah was silent
As usual, Elice waited for Garrett's return. After meeting Carolus, she noticed that the sky outside had darkened. But it was strange because Garrett had not arrived yet.Descending each step with a restless feeling, Elice could faintly hear sounds of activity behind her. She moved towards the source of the noise. In the dining room, to be exact. Where some domestic helpers were preparing meals.Garrett came home late. That was the conclusion Elice came to quickly. So, she did not think twice. She went back to her room and grabbed her cell phone.Elice immediately tried to call Garrett. But her call did not go through. Her husband's phone was off. And instantly, her anxiety turned to worry."Garrett."Elice tried to calm herself. But the flashes of what had happened to Garrett made it impossible for her to relax. The worry escalated. It urged her to contact Amber."Good evening, madam."Trying to suppress some of the increasingly confusing worry, Elice sat down. She answered the greet
It was Ariel. So, Garrett decided to go to the toilet. To follow the man. Because with that look, Ariel seemed to be sending him a message.The toilet was empty. There was only one figure. Standing at the sink. Turning on the tap. And staring at Garrett's presence through the reflection in the mirror."Ariel."Ariel pulled his hand away from the running water. He deliberately let the water continue to flow, glancing briefly at Garrett standing beside him.The face behind the mask was hardened. You could tell by the bulging veins on his forehead. Along with the red tint to his eyes. As if a great battle was going on in his mind."I'm not going to beat around the bush, Garrett."Even Ariel's voice was shaking. A clear sign that this was a very difficult decision for him. Torn between anger towards the person he hated and concern for the person he loved. Ariel did not have many choices."Mom is suspicious of you and Elice."Garrett's head throbbed. Maybe from the accident earlier. But he
Elice hated going to the hospital. Even more so when Garrett was the reason for her visit.Feelings of worry and fear mixed together. Mixed and clouded Elice's mind. She couldn't be calm. Not until she met Garrett."Garrett."When Elice entered the hospital room and found Garrett lying in bed without any injuries, relief came. The tension left Elice. Almost along with what little energy she had left."Elice."Elice's body nearly collapsed. But Rosaline, who came with her, acted quickly. She caught Elice's body just in time.Elice looked desperate. If before her legs had been able to kick strongly to catch Garrett as quickly as possible, now it was the opposite. Her legs felt shaky and weak as she walked.Elice approached Garrett. Her hand was raised. It landed on Garrett's cheek. And a tear fell down his cheek."I'm sorry."Rosaline made sure Elice could stand on her own. She bowed her head politely. Then, understandingly, she decided to leave. Closing the door from the outside. Leave
An article caught Farrah's attention that morning. As she slowly opened her eyes and shook off the remnants of her deep slumber, a headline on her phone's alert stopped her in her tracks.Originally, Farrah had intended to start her day right away. A little exercise followed by a leisurely breakfast. But because of that one name, her routine would have to wait.It was the name Morales that caught Farrah's attention. It forced her to open the message immediately and read the news. An article about an accident that had befallen the heir to the conglomerate family that owned the largest coal mining company in Oceana.Farrah was stunned. When she finished reading the entire article, her hand slowly dropped, accompanied by a furrow in her forehead. It wouldn't be surprising if a thought popped into her head and a name came to mind.Ariel?The sound of the bathroom door interrupted Farrah's train of thought. She turned to find her husband, who had just finished showering. She quickly put do
Without the slightest hesitation. Not once did Farrah's eyes blink. She shook her head, expressionless."I won't stop until it's all done."Kurt had expected this. But he had hoped."Enough. I don't think we need to talk about this anymore. I won't drive you to the airport. There's something I have to do."Farrah sighed deeply. Standing up. Getting ready to leave. But she took a moment to speak again."Later. One day you'll understand that what I'm doing is for all of us. For us. Especially for Ariel."Because in Farrah's mind, that was all that mattered. That she wanted Ariel to have everything. That everything she had would eventually end up in Ariel's hands."This is for Ariel's happiness," Farrah whispered. "For the happiness of the only child I have. I won't let her suffer as I have."Suffer? The very word made Kurt grimace. Was Farrah so blind that she couldn't see the abundance of blessings she had?So, when Farrah turned around. Planning to leave. Kurt's voice was heard."For
About thirty minutes later, Carolus was behind the wheel, driving the four-wheeler out of the police compound. His earlier meeting with Bald meant that he had to meet Garrett immediately.Carolus' arrival at Garrett's office was immediately greeted by Amber. The secretary immediately escorted Carolus to Garrett's room."How did it go? Were you successful?" Garrett's question was filled with hope. It was understandable, considering that over the past few days, Garrett had demanded that Carolus do whatever it took to resolve their investigation into Daphne's accident.Fortunately, Garrett's hope was fulfilled this time. In the form of a firm nod, without a hint of doubt, from Carolus. Immediately, a spark of excitement appeared in Garrett's eyes."I managed to get Bald's confession, sir. Along with the motive that drove him to it."The answer, of course, was money. Something he needed to meet his only daughter.When Garrett instructed Carolus to investigate Bald's family, the man realiz