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For the next few days, Rose noticed that Tristan didn't mention the chairman again. It seemed like the chairman's visit to the school had been a one-time thing, and Tristan had moved on to other things that caught his interest.As the day camp for the kids approached, Rose made sure to prepare Tristan for the exciting day ahead. She packed his lunch and double-checked that he had everything he needed for the camp.On the day of the camp, Rose dropped Tristan off at school early in the morning. The school was buzzing with excitement as the kids gathered for the day's activities.Rose had a conversation with Tristan's teacher, Ms. Johnson, before leaving him at the school. She wanted to make sure that Tristan would be well taken care of during the camp."Thank you so much for organizing this day camp," Rose said to Ms. Johnson. "I know Tristan is really looking forward to it."Ms. Johnson smiled warmly at Rose. "You're welcome, Rose. We're excited to have Tristan and all the other kids
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Rose had gone to a meeting with a possible investor who liked her cafe. She had rejected a lot of them before because all of them wanted her. But this new investor seemed to be promising so she heard him out. She did not know that time has gone too much. She realized that she has not gone to pick her son up from school. She rushed to the school to get her son only to be told he was in the chairman's house. Now she is face to face with her nightmare. Why didn't she think of it? Her son suddenly has chemistry with a stranger! The chairman happens to be Nicholas? Her heart pounded so loud, her knees felt weak that she immediately fell on her knees. Her eyes felt like gauging out of her socket. She looked at Nicholas who is also in shock to see her. Her body trembled so much that she felt trickles of sweat coming down her face. She isn't prepared. She never prepared to see him now. Especially not showing him her son so soon. She wanted to hide Tristan so Nicholas would neve
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Nicholas drove Rose back to their home, an uncomfortable silence filled the car. It had been a long time since they had seen each other, and the emotions between them were tense and uneasy. Tristan, sat quietly in the backseat, observing the strained atmosphere. He still wasn't able to get over what Nicholas did to his mother. As they pulled up in front of the house, Tristan's eyes welled up with tears. He witnessed Nicholas mistreat his mother during their brief encounter, he can't forget it. Without saying a word, he ran out of the car and rushed into the house. He didn't want to take another look at Nicholas. Rose looked after him with concern, feeling guilty for exposing their son to the awkwardness between her and Nicholas. "I'll go talk to him," she said, her voice soft and apologetic. Nicholas nodded, his own remorse evident on his face. "I should have handled that better," he admitted, regret filling his voice. "You have to cut him some slack. He has missed his father so
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Kay knocked on Rose's door with a concerned expression on his face. He has been calling her since he arrived but she wasn't picking up. He was worried because he got information that Nicholas came to this city. That's why he rushed over to look for her. When she opened the door, he could immediately tell that something was bothering her. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked gently, stepping inside.Rose sighed, her shoulders slumping with the weight of her emotions. "I don't know," she admitted, feeling a mix of confusion and anxiety. "Nicholas found us, and I don't know what to do."Kay's eyes narrowed, his protective instincts kicking in. "He hurt you, didn't he?" he asked, his voice tinged with anger.Rose shook her head. "No, not physically," she replied, "but things got heated, and Tristan saw it all."Kay's jaw clenched as he tried to process the information. "I can't believe he'd do that," he muttered, feeling a surge of anger towards Nicholas.Rose let out a sad sigh. "I don't k
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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
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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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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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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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