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Rose's parents, Collins and Esther Arthur together with their second child Aileen were cleaning the house together in expectation of their long lost family, Rose. The same person who helped them escape long ago gave them the great news. They had resented Rose for years without knowing what she was going through. They thought she left the family and abandoned her sick sister because she got tired of being poor. So every time Rose sent them money, they didn't use it. They've kept all the money Rose sent them all these years in a safe place, just to prove their anger. But everything changed when they met their saviour. They have always felt watched for some reason for years, but didn't take it serious since no one hurt them or their daughter. They only got concerned when they met Kay. He told them everything they needed to know about what happened to their daughter, and he also confessed being the owner's son. They felt so bad and worried about her. Thankfully, Kay explaine
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It was a moment of joy and sadness for the family. Rose stared at her family waving at her at the distance but she didn't move. They stopped waving, seeing how she wasn't reacting at all. "Are you sure that our daughter? She keeps looking at us like we are crazy." Collins asked, still staring at Rose. "That's my sister! I can recognize her even if it's five years!" Aileen argued. Esther nodded, "It is her. Maybe she just wants to watch us. She probably wants nothing to do with us anymore. I can understand that. It's all my fault." This made Aileen feel bad. ‘Should I go over and call her?’ While contemplating on what to do, Rose started coming towards them. They all froze on their spots because they did not expect her to come towards them. She finally made a stop at the small gate and opened it. She walked in, stopping in front of them. It took her a long moment of hesitation before she came to them. She considered running away but she knows it's hard for her to run away fo
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After reconciling with her parents, Rose felt more at ease to deal with the challenges ahead. She has enough money to live an extravagant lifestyle but she doesn't want to. It's better for her to keep her head down than try to gain attention. She started thinking of what to do to keep her mind off things. It is already winter now, which means everywhere will be covered in snow. Even though she is trying to move on, there is a part of her that will always be missing. It's going to take a long time to heal especially since she is crazy about him. "I wonder how he is doing now. He must have become worse than before because of me. He must be so heartbroken. I wish I could comfort him and ask for forgiveness directly." She thought sadly. The door bell rang. She stopped cleaning and rushed to open the door. She had ordered a fried chicken delivery and she was looking forward to it. Once she opened the door, she was surprised instead. There's Kay standing at the door with a huge smile o
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The next day, Rose was going to the hospital for her prenatal care. Kay tagged along. Rose saw every pregnant woman at the hospital being accompanied by their partners. She looked at Kay and felt relieved. It would have been a shame if he wasn't there with her. Kay could sense what she felt. He held her hand to comfort her. He did not mind the doctor making a mistake by calling him the baby's father. He just smiled and joked along with the doctor. However, this made Rose feel bad. She felt bad that she was using him. Even though he told her not to worry about it, she still can't help but feel sorry. She wondered what it would be like to have Nicholas follow her like this. They could have been so happy. She is going to regret what she did to him for the rest of her life. It's only logical that she pays for what she did to him. "Stop thinking about it. Now is not the time for you to regret or feel sorry. It's not your fault. You are the victim in all of this. You did
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FIVE YEARS LATER "Mommy! Look what I got in maths science today! I am a genius!" A young child flopped down the her, waking his mother from sleep. "Tristan!" Another voice shouted, coming inside the room. "I told you not to run around the house. It's dangerous for you!" His mother smiled, "Darling, you should listen to your aunt. Don't be stubborn." He sulked a bit, "I'm sorry aunt Aileen." Aileen laughed, "Look at you acting like they gave you a death sentence. Don't worry sweetie, I am not mad at you. Just let your mom rest. She was busy all through the night." He looked at his mother, "Miss Rose, did you really work overnight? Is that why you are not going to the pastry shop today?" Miss Rose is a playful way her son calls her sometimes when he wants to joke around. Even though he is still a little boy, he is very smart. He always reminds her of his father due to how smart and fast he is. Rose laughed, "Darling, let me rest a bit. I promise you that I'll be going to t
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"Do you have something to say to me?" She asked him while they were having dinner together. He keeps glancing at her occasionally which makes her wonder if he has something to say to her. He smiled, "Am I not allowed to look at your beautiful face? Don't you think you are being too cruel?" She rolled her eyes, "How about you look at your food instead of looking at me?" He shook his head in disagreement, "I want to look at your face. I'm finally able to see dark circles around your eyes after a few months." She glared at him, but then immediately laughed. He knows how to make her laugh even if she is having a tough time. The only person who has been there through thick and thin for her all these years. The one who gave her enough strength to keep doing. She hardly had any moment of sadness with him around. But her feelings? "Now what are you thinking about staring at me like that?" He asked her instead. She scratched her head. Then she quickly looked a
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Rose rushed to carry her son. Kay also helped her bring Tristan to the couch. The little confused boy stared at the both of them in confusion. "Mommy, why are you not saying anything?" Tristan asked her again. She shook her head quickly with a smile, "No darling. How can you say such a thing? We are not talking about your father." "Yes. Why would your dad be a killer? We were not talking about him. Why are you even awake?" Kay asked him trying to change the subject. "I wanted to drink some water but I heard you talking so I came because I missed you uncle." Rose held his little hand, "Darling, you know it's wrong to eavesdrop on people right? Besides there's no one trying to kill me. It is just a phrase." He looked down sadly, "I am sorry mommy and uncle. I didn't mean to. I'll never do that again." She smiled and hugged him, "It's okay darling. You need to go to school tomorrow so let me put you to bed." Kay stopped her, "Let me take my god
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In the soft morning light, Rose dropped off her smart little son, Tristan, at school. As she parked the car near the school gate, they engaged in a meaningful conversation about his father. That's when Rose understood she can't escape this forever. "Mommy, when is Daddy coming back from his trip? I miss him," Tristan asked with a hint of sadness in his voice.Rose paused for a moment, feeling a pang of guilt. "Daddy is still on his trip, sweetheart. I'm not sure when he'll be back, but I promise you, he loves you very much."Tristan looked at her with innocent eyes. "But I want to see Daddy. Why is he always away?"Gently, Rose explained, "Sometimes grown-ups have important things to take care of, and they have to go away for a while. But no matter what, I'm here for you, and I love you more than anything in the world."Tristan seems to not be happy still. He didn't want to make his mother sad so he tried to smile."It's okay Mommy. I understand. I'll be going now. Bye mommy!" "
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Don Bernardo finally arrived in Vernice City. On getting to the house, she didn't find Nicholas in the living room. It's her first time at his house in Vernice City. She decided to check him in the office. She knocked his office, then she opened the door when she heard his voice. Ellen walked into Nicholas's office, trying to put on a friendly smile despite the turmoil inside her. "Nicholas, it's been a while," she greeted, her voice sounding a little too cheerful.Nicholas looked up from his desk, surprise flickering in his eyes. "Ellen," he replied, nodding politely. "What are you doing here? You never told me you were coming.""I just wanted to surprise you. I tried calling but," Ellen replied casually. "You've been quite busy lately."Nicholas nodded, appreciating the small talk. "Yes, there's been a lot going on. But I'm managing."Ellen took a deep breath, trying to muster the courage to bring up the topic she had been avoiding for so long. "Nicholas, you told me that Rose is
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In the living room, Nicholas and Kay faced each other, the tension between them palpable. Nicholas was determined to reclaim his place in Rose's life, but Kay wasn't backing down either. He needs to be sure Nicholas is not coming to hurt Rose. "Who are you to Rose?" Nicholas asked, his voice laced with a hint of aggression. "And what do you want with her?"Kay took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Nicholas's with unwavering resolve. "I've been there for her for years," he replied calmly. "I helped her when she needed support, and I stood by her side when she had to run away from everything she knew."Nicholas frowned, not liking the thought of someone else being there for Rose during their time apart. "And that message... the one about why I should forgive her, was that you?" he questioned.Kay nodded. "Yes, that was me," he admitted. "I wanted you to understand her perspective, to give her a chance to explain herself."Nicholas's jaw tightened, feeling like Kay was trying to medd
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Rose's heart skipped a beat as she walked into Nicholas's house. The sight of him waiting for her in the living room brought back a flood of memories from their past. Despite the tension between them, being near Nicholas still stirred something deep within her."Hey," Nicholas greeted with a smile, trying to ease the awkwardness between them. "I'm glad you came."Rose returned the smile, trying to appear unaffected by the emotions swirling inside her. "Of course, I wanted to talk," she replied, taking a seat on the sofa.Nicholas sat beside her, taking a deep breath before he began to explain the situation with Ellen. "I need to tell you about Ellen," he started, his voice tinged with frustration. "She's not happy about us being together."Rose furrowed her brow, surprised by the revelation. "Why? What did she say?" she asked, genuinely curious about Ellen's objections.Nicholas hesitated for a moment before continuing, "She said you hurt me in the past and that I shouldn't forgive yo
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On getting to the house, she didn't find Nicholas in the living room. It's her first time at his house in Vernice City. She decided to check him in the office. She knocked his office, then she opened the door when she heard his voice. Ellen walked into Nicholas's office, trying to put on a friendly smile despite the turmoil inside her. "Nicholas, it's been a while," she greeted, her voice sounding a little too cheerful.Nicholas looked up from his desk, surprise flickering in his eyes. "Ellen," he replied, nodding politely. "What are you doing here? You never told me you were coming.""I just wanted to surprise you. I tried calling but," Ellen replied casually. "You've been quite busy lately."Nicholas nodded, appreciating the small talk. "Yes, there's been a lot going on. But I'm managing."Ellen took a deep breath, trying to muster the courage to bring up the topic she had been avoiding for so long. "Nicholas, you told me that Rose is right here in Vernice City," she said caref
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Ellen arrived in Vernice City with a heart full of restlessness and a mind consumed by curiosity. She couldn't shake off the feeling that Nicholas had seen Rose, and she needed to find out more about their connection. Ignoring her own feelings of jealousy, she focused on her plan to gather information about Rose before confronting Nicholas.Determined to keep her intentions hidden, Ellen decided to visit the cafe owned by Rose, using the guise of a regular customer. She followed all the information she got from her spies before coming to this city. Ellen walked into the cafe with a practiced smile, trying to appear like any other customer. She approached the counter where Bryan was busy preparing a cup of coffee."Hi there," Ellen greeted warmly. "I heard you have some amazing coffee here. Mind if I try your special blend?"Bryan flashed a friendly smile. "Of course! Our special blend is one of our bestsellers. I'll get that for you right away."As Bryan prepared her coffee, Elle
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Restlessness consumed Kay after he received the call from his father, Don Bernardo, about finding Rose. He couldn't shake off the mix of emotions swirling inside him. He knew he had to talk to someone about this, but he wasn't ready to burden Rose with his worries. Rose sat beside him with smile, but she could sense that something was bothering him. "Is everything alright, Kay?" she asked with concern.He hesitated for a moment, trying to hide his inner turmoil. "I'm fine, Rose," he replied, offering her a weak smile. "Just a little tired, that's all."In truth, Kay couldn't bear the thought of his father getting involved with Rose again. He remembered all too well the pain and suffering she had endured in the past, and he couldn't bear to see her hurt again. He knew that Don Bernardo's intentions were not even pure, and he had to find a way to protect Rose from his father's manipulative grasp.Leaving Rose's house momentarily, Kay felt a sense of urgency to find Nicholas and
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Ever since Ellen discovered that Nicholas had seen Rose in Vernice City, her mind had been restless with a mix of emotions. Jealousy, anger, and fear clouded her thoughts, pushing her to take action. She wanted to rush to Vernice City immediately, but she knew she had to be strategic about her next move.For a few months now, Ellen had been secretly gathering information about Don Bernardo, the man who had been searching for Rose as well. She has been investigating the organization Rose came from, and she found out that man is the leader Rose screwed over. She had learned about him through her contacts, and she had been waiting for the right opportunity to approach him.She saw an opportunity in this, realizing that she could use this knowledge to her advantage. She believed that collaborating with Don Bernardo could give her the upper hand in getting rid of Rose. It was a calculated move to secure her position in Nicholas's life. Despite her restless emotions, Ellen is a very cu
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In the living room, Nicholas and Kay faced each other, the tension between them palpable. Nicholas was determined to reclaim his place in Rose's life, but Kay wasn't backing down either. He needs to be sure Nicholas is not coming to hurt Rose. "Who are you to Rose?" Nicholas asked, his voice laced with a hint of aggression. "And what do you want with her?"Kay took a deep breath, his eyes meeting Nicholas's with unwavering resolve. "I've been there for her for years," he replied calmly. "I helped her when she needed support, and I stood by her side when she had to run away from everything she knew."Nicholas frowned, not liking the thought of someone else being there for Rose during their time apart. "And that message... the one about why I should forgive her, was that you?" he questioned.Kay nodded. "Yes, that was me," he admitted. "I wanted you to understand her perspective, to give her a chance to explain herself."Nicholas's jaw tightened, feeling like Kay was trying to meddle in
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As Rose entered her home, her mind was still spinning with the weight of the conversation she had with Nicholas. She was torn between the past pain and the glimmer of hope that they could find happiness again. As she turned around, she saw Kay waiting for her, concern evident in his eyes."Hey, Rose. How did it go?" Kay asked gently.Rose took a deep breath and sank into a chair, feeling the weight of the decision ahead of her. "It was... overwhelming," she replied honestly. "Nicholas wants us to give it another chance, to be a family again."Kay nodded, understanding the complexity of the situation. "And how do you feel about it?" he asked, trying to gauge her emotions.Rose hesitated, her heart conflicted. "I still love him, Kay," she admitted, her voice soft. "But I'm scared. Scared of getting hurt again, and scared of hurting Tristan."Kay sat beside her, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "I understand," he said gently. "You have to do what feels right for you and Tri
