"Evan, my dear son," Her words interrupted Evan's movements. "What would you say if your dear sister were here with us today?"A hush fell over the room. All eyes were fixed on Evan, even the servants' eyes were on him. Everyone eagerly awaited his response.Evan calmly set down his utensils, taking his time to process the question. A smirk curled at the corners of his mouth."Who? The dead one? Has she suddenly come back to life?"The tension in the room was palpable. Vein and Marlie had stopped eating, but Chad continued to devour his food."Ahh, You went through yet another pointless test, didn't you? Or perhaps... you found your beloved child... mother." Evan's eyes blazed with anger, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice."Evan..." Vien spoke, her voice filled with caution.Evan let out a cold, sardonic laugh that sent shivers through the room. Chad tried his best to focus on his food, but his grip on his cutlery tightened. Evan then turned to his father, as if the next words were
With an impassive face, Evan turned to face Angel, who stood poised and waiting for a reaction. She was deliberately pushing his buttons.Evan's gaze settled on Angel, and he couldn't help but smirk at her pathetic attempts to rile him. "Do you believe your petty attempts will grab my attention?" he sneered, his eyes flashing with annoyance.Angel's response was one of disbelief. "What?!" she exclaimed, her tone indignant."These desperate attempts... " Evan jeered, his contempt plain on his face. "You think you're the first to try to manipulate me?""Desperate? You?" Angel burst into laughter. That was mocking, her eyebrow raised in challenge. "You're one to talk, Evan Baristanas. You think highly of yourself." Her tone was laced with scorn. "I look for men, not a pretty, annoying girl like you!"Evan steadied himself not to react to being called a girl. But rather retorted. "I suppose you think my uncle will be impressed with something like you?"That was swift and biting."Something
When it came to cake, Evan didn't waste a second in seeking confirmation. It was a surprise to him his mother would go to the length of baking him a cake, only to be met with a surprise splashing of cake all over him."What the f..." His eyes blazed with fury as he spun around to confront the perpetrator, his anger boiling over at the sight of the culprit, Angel. "I might be a trash, but you look like a clown!" Angel taunted, taking her time to make a dramatic exit.Phil couldn't help but burst out laughing at the absurdity of the scene, Evan looking like a clown. "You got what was coming to you! You can't mess with just anyone," he exclaimed, chuckling at his cousin's misfortune.Phil was in stitches, and Evan's cake-covered face only added to the hilarity. The birthday boy looked like a walking dessert, and Phil couldn't get enough of it. Seething with anger, Evan stormed off in his car, leaving Phil to revel in the moment, Angel was long gone before he could even think of venti
Evan's frustration had reached a boiling point. He couldn't bear to watch Angel's antics at his party any longer. He needed a distraction, so he retreated to the mansion.His footsteps echoed up the stairs towards his room, until he noticed a door slightly ajar. That piqued his curiosity. The rooms upstairs were off-limits to guests, which made him wonder why that one was open."Odd," he whispered to himself, his curiosity getting the better of him. He pushed the door open, and what he saw left him stunned. His mother, Marlie, was holding a girl in front of a mirror, a warm smile on her face.It was Marlie's words that sent shockwaves through Evan's entire being. "Princess, I'm thrilled to finally meet you. Your brother will be delighted to see how you've grown into a beautiful and loving young woman, Evelyn." The name struck a nerve in Evan. He realized what was going on, his twin sister was found. And right there, she stood in flesh and blood. His mind began to swell, his inner tu
Angel's soft lips brushed against Mark's.His gaze froze, fixed on Angel's face as he struggled to process what was happening. Oblivious to his reaction, she had closed her eyes, surrendering to the kiss.The fleeting kiss sent Mark's heart racing, his stomach churning with a mix of emotions. He was paralyzed, his eyes fixed on hers as she slowly opened them. Their gazes locked, and for a moment, time stood still. The unspoken spark between them left them both breathless, oblivious to their surroundings. Mark felt lost in the depths of Angel's hazelnut eyes, vulnerable and captivated. He couldn't tear his gaze away, and she, too, was entranced by the intensity of his stare. The air was electric with tension, as if time had come to a standstill. The sight of Angel on her tiptoes, reaching for Mark's lips, was a moment of raw intimacy, one that left Chad aghast. His eyes widened in shock as he took in the scene, his mind racing with the implications. It was no secret that Mark, a hand
Evan's presence at the door was a shock to Marlie, his face twisted in a scowl of anger. The intensity of his gaze hinted that he had overheard their conversation. "Evan, you're here?"Marlie's attempt to conceal her fear and worry was evident in her trembling tone as she asked. The memory of Evan's aversion towards his sister flashed in Marlie's mind, and she suspected that his discontent stemmed from being kept in the dark about Evelyn's discovery.As Marlie's words trailed off, Evelyn's gaze locked onto a figure, Evan, whose piercing expression left her stunned. The mention of his name sparked a realization within her - he was her twin brother. But his stare spoke volumes."Evelyn? Your daughter? So, you've finally found your precious daughter?" As much Evan sneered, his inner turmoil betrayed the pain and hurt in his eyes. Evan fixed a dark stare on her. It made Evelyn clutch onto her dress tightly and she shivered.Evan's dark, bloodshot eyes seemed to bore into Evelyn's very s
Mark realized Angel manipulated the situation using his nephew. But instead of confronting her, he questioned Phil about his presence. Phil, however, was too stunned to ask about the scene he had just witnessed, and instead, explained that Vien had summoned him.Mark didn't want to waste his time on Angel's games, so he walked away, leaving her standing there, confused about the conversation she had missed. As he departed, she chased after him.When Mark arrived at his scene, he was shocked, just like everyone else. He knew Evan too well, and that was just a facade.Evelyn stumbled, and Evan quickly caught her, playing the role of the protective big brother. But only Evelyn knew she had fallen into the devil's arms. As soon as he had steadied her, he stepped back, allowing the crowd to gather and congratulate her.Evan knew that staying would only fuel his anger, so he decided to leave. Mark called out to him, but Evan ignored him.Angel watched with a satisfied smile, feeling like s
"You?" Angel was shocked as she descended the stairs and saw the person standing there. Mark had just finished his morning jog, dressed in his jogging suit."Why are you here?" Her question was obvious, given Mark's attire and the early hour. He couldn't possibly have jogged from his house to the Baristanas."He has taken temporary leave to care for you," Chad said with a smile as he joined them from the stairs."We wanted a professional to help you recover."To Angel, it sounded like a joke. If they wanted her to be taken care of, they would have sent her to the hospital rather than having Mark do it. Why did it have to be him?The night before, Chad had left Angel's room with Mark, who was questioning him about why he would allow a stranger to live with them."I don't know why. But I feel the need to protect her," Chad had answered.Mark knew no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't change Chad'smind. What he could do, however, was change Angel's plan against Chad."Alright, if that
"A boy?" "Yes, a few of the boys in my..." Evelyn continued to speak, oblivious to Evan's darkening expression. But Evan's anger boiled over, cutting her off mid-sentence. "Boys? You just got to school and you are already involved with boys?!" He let out a bitter laugh, his anger simmering just below the surface. "I was with Phil and he...", Evelyn tried to explain, but Evan wouldn't let her finish. "Are you that naive? Did they flatter you with compliments and you fell for it? Who fed you those lies about being pretty when you smile?" he thundered, his thought running wild imagining how they had complimented Evelyn and she had smiled at them. Then his thought shifted to Phil being present while the boys flattered Evelyn, "That empty head!" The car pulled up to the mansion, and the driver, sensing the tension, quickly opened the door for Evelyn to exit but Evan was blocking the way. Evan's anger was detectable, and the driver wisely kept his distance. "Phillimon Winterfill!
Evan and Evelyn stood inches apart. Oblivious to their surroundings, they were lost in their own little world. It wasn't until the driver apologized a few moments later that they snapped back to reality. Their faces flushed with embarrassment as they pulled away from each other. The tension in the car suddenly become palpable. Neither of them could muster a word. The silence was deafening, their hearts beating in unison. Evelyn nervously intertwined her fingers, while Evan rubbed his palm against his chest in an attempt to calm himself down. "I'm sorry, sir. It was my fault. I didn't see the car coming." The driver finally broke the silence, his voice laced with regret. "No, no, no, you shouldn't blame yourself..." Evelyn quickly intervened, apologizing to Evan instead, "I'm sorry Evan, I didn't mean to fall into you." But Evan lashed out at the driver. "Can't you watch where you're going? Do you get paid to be so careless? You could have caused an accident!" "I'm so
Evan had to share the car with his sister since Mark took Angel in his. Evan fixed his eyes on Evelyn, who seemed to flinch under his gaze. She wanted to ask why he was staring, but she was afraid he would lose control and scold her instead. His intense gaze made her shift uncomfortably in her seat. And seeing how he had been looking at her for the past days, she was over the moon. Evan, on the other hand, was trying to figure out how to initiate a conversation. He remembered the challenge he had set for himself, and he was determined to stick to his rule of making her talk willingly without using tricks. Though his heart was betraying him, he managed to keep his composure and cleared his throat. Even that small action startled Evelyn, causing her to squeak in fright. Confused, Evan frowned, wondering what had caused her sudden reaction. It was then that he realized his own actions had made her scared. He readjusted his coat and sat up straight, trying to appear composed. Despit
"Evan, you were looking for Angel, right? She's currently at the parking lot." The student's words were hurried, a testament to the speed at which he had run to deliver the news bearing witness, that they had been looking for her. Without hesitation, the entire group, including the principal, rushed to the parking lot. Upon arrival, they found Angel standing with a coat draped over her. But she was not alone. Angel was accompanied by her mother, Stella. The group halted at a distance, observing Angel's back as if they were not sure it was indeed her. Angel, visibly shaken, stood with her mother, clutching a cup of warm coffee to calm her nerves. Stella caught their gaze and with a soft smile, she gestured for Angel to turn around. Angel turned to face them and saw a collective sigh of relief on their faces. She knew they were worried, most importantly Mark. Mark, was the first to rush to her side, overcome with emotion, and pulled her into a tight embrace. He held her a
Mark's face contorted in anguish as he emerged from his car. He had sped out of the hospital after learning that Angel was missing. The fact that Angel had vanished just hours after he had left her was unsettling. Mark's intuition told him that she had been hiding secrets from him, and her disappearance was likely connected to her failure to comply with the plans of those who had sent her. As he drove, he repeatedly called Angel, but his calls went unanswered. His worry and frustration grew with each ignored call, and he feared the worst. Meanwhile, Angel's phone rang in her pocket, but her fear paralyzed her, preventing her from even glancing at it. Her uncle James's laughter ceased as he noticed the phone, and his expression darkened. James approached Angel, extracted her phone from her pocket, and his eyes scanned the screen. His face transformed into a scowl, and he flashed a malevolent grin at Angel. "It's him calling," he sneered. Angel knew Mark was the one calling, b
Evan got up from his seat in shock. "Have you seriously check every conner in the school?" Phil nodded in responds much to Evan's shock. "We just went on break. How could she disappear in few minutes?!" Nancy was in tears at that point. Her body shook with fear. She had called home, but no one answered which increased her fright the more. "Let check it again. She can't possibly be missing." The three of them dispersed at the command of Evan. ****** Angel was shoved into a room which ended her on the floor. Her body shivered in fear as her eyes stung with tears. As the door banged closed she let out a terrified cry. Looking up from the floor her face consorted with terror at the man who looked at her with a menacing grin. His perverted eyes hovering over her made her heart shriek with fear. He squarted in front of Angel making her embrace her legs in pure terror. "Hey princess, it's been a while. You don't know how much I miss you." The word princess coming out of his m
Angel's eyes widened when the car glass rolled and she saw the person sitting in it. She held the bag tightly as she gazed at her mother's face. Stella's expression was stern and as icy cold and her eyes were colorless as the devil's glare. "Are you waiting for an invitation?" Stella's cold and manacing voice made the inner being of Angel roll with fear. "Alright then, please enter, Your Highness?" She motioned with her hand besides her with a devilish grin. Angel's heart skipped a beat. Getting into the car was not going to be anything good. Yet, where is the choice? Angel fearfully let go of the bag and took a step towards the car. The roses and chocolate finding their way to the ground helplessly. The manacing grin of Stella made Angel shook with terror and her eyes stung with tears, fearing the worse to come. She wished someone would save her but she was all alone. Angel stretched out her shaking hands to get the door. Luckily, Phil bounced from the back calling her name.
"Aunty, you're here?" Stella's face lit up with a forced smile as Nancy approached her, asking. Nancy's innocent gaze didn't detect the artificial warmth behind Stella's eyes as she nodded. Her attention shifted from Nancy's face to her phone, her voice laced with curiosity. "Who were you talking to?" Nancy's eyes followed hers , and she replied innocently, "My cousin called. She said her battery died, but she's okay now. Nothing's wrong." Stella smiled as Nancy explained, but her anger simmered beneath the surface, fueled by Angel's unreturned calls and messages. "That's a relief." She masked her emotions with a calm tone, carefully choosing her words. " Did she ask for anything?" "Yeah, she wanted me to bring her uniforms to school," Nancy thought for a moment before responding " But then she told me to stop." "Stop?..." Stella's interest was piqued, and she pressed on, "Do you know why?" Nancy had no idea how her aunty was reeling in anger and continued telling her
Mark's sudden movement off the bed was a desperate attempt to interrupt Angel's words. The meaning behind her words stirred a whirlwind of emotions within him. Her closeness elicited a burning heat in his body, and her words were the catalyst for the tingling sensation in his stomach, causing the front of his pants to rise. "You need to go to your room now, Angel," Mark said sternly, shocking Angel with his reaction. She furrowed her brow in confusion and rose from the bed. "Why are you sending me to my room? How am I supposed to sleep if you don't give me a goodnight kiss?! I came here only for that." Angel's voice rose in frustration, her face now etched with annoyance. "Here I was thinking you would want to sleep only after kissing me, but I guess I was wrong." Angel looked visibly annoyed, while Mark was taken aback by her words. He was taken aback by Angel's reaction, realizing too late that he had misinterpreted her intentions. His mind had ventured into a realm of emo