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Michelle always knew her mother wasn’t warm. Vivian was distant and even mean. But Michelle never imagined that her could cause so much pain and trouble. Michelle sat in the back of the car next to Raymond, her hands on her now empty belly, realizing she couldn’t ignore the truth anymore. Her mother was dangerous. Raymond kept glancing at her on the drive home, his grip tight on the steering wheel. He didn’t say much, not yet, but she sensed his frustration. Once they got home, Raymond closed the door and turned to her. Sit down, he said softly, helping her to the couch. Tell me everything. Michelle struggled to begin. Speaking was hard, but Raymond waited patiently, his eyes on hers. So she opened up. She explained Millie's confession. The lies and tricks. How Vivian set them against each other from a young age. How she disappeared right before Millie's arrest, leaving Michelle with unease. Raymond listened quietly, his face darkening with each word. When Michelle finally finished
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Michelle looked in the mirror, feeling a mix of fear, anger, and disbelief. Vivian's words rang in her mind, cold and sharp: You took everything from Millie. You stole her future. But don't worry, Michelle. I'll make sure you pay for it.Michelle's grip on the phone was tight, turning her knuckles white. At some point, her mother had pretended to care. Vivian had always been unkind, but this felt like a declaration of war. Stay away from my family, Michelle said firmly into the phone, her voice steady despite the fear in her chest.Vivian laughed, a cold, mocking laugh. Family? That's not your word, Michelle. You don't belong anywhere. You're unfit to be a mother. Then the line went dead. Michelle stood there in silence, phone still pressed to her ear, hoping Vivian would suddenly explain this madness. But there was only the quiet night outside.Raymond returned to the room just as she lowered the phone. He saw the fear in her eyes despite her calm face. Was it her again? he asked. Mi
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Michelle's hands shook as she stared at the photo on her phone again, the screen's edges blurred because she was holding it so tightly. She's watching me, she whispered softly, her voice just audible over the gentle rustling of the wind by the window. Raymond's eyes narrowed with intense focus. Normally calm and composed, his face was now clouded with anger. He looked at Michelle in the photo. The photo was taken from above and was perfectly framed. It clearly wasn't by chance; it was meant to send a message.If she's watching us so closely. We need to watch her, too, he said in a serious tone. He grabbed his phone and started issuing orders to the head of security. Inspect every part of the house. Review the perimeter cameras. Ensure drones are up before sunrise. Michelle was breathing rapidly, pulling her robe close around herself. Raymond... if she was able to get that close to us without detection, what else could she do?Raymond crossed the room and took her hands firmly. She has
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The court notice felt heavy in the room. Michelle’s hands shook as she gripped the paper. The words blurred as she held it tight. It felt like the walls were closing in. Vivian’s legal challenge wasn’t just a surprise—it was an attack on all Michelle and Raymond had built with their children and new family. Raymond stood by the door, tense and quiet with anger. He hadn’t spoken since the letter came, but Michelle could sense his frustration. He was just as caught off guard by the court notice, yet his silence showed determination.Finally, Raymond spoke. I won't let her take anything from you, he said, calm but determined. Michelle looked at him, feeling her heart race. Do you think I’ll just let her ruin everything? You're wrong. Raymond’s face was serious. That’s not what I meant. I know you’ll fight back. But we need to be smart. We can’t let her pull us into her problems. If she’s willing to go this far, she'll do anything to discredit us . And we have to be ready too.Michelle th
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Michelle's hands shook as she held the court notice. It was hard to accept, but it was real. She had been summoned to court, and it felt like a battle for her identity as a Hawthorne, her life with Raymond, and her children's safety. The name at the bottom of the page, Vivian Davenport, sent chills through her.Raymond stood beside her, his expression angry and tense. He hugged Michelle, but his body was stiff, already thinking ahead about what they needed to do. He gently kissed her forehead and whispered, We'll fight this. We'll fight her.I can't believe this is happening, why is she doing this, and why is my father helping her? Michelle said, her voice cracking with emotion. She felt her anger fading into sadness. Vivian had already taken a lot from her, and now she was after the most important thing: her family. Raymond gently held her face, looking determined. Vivian will learn just how far you'll go to protect your family. We'll make sure of it. Michelle understood what lay ahe
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The sun was setting, casting an orange glow over the sprawling estate. Inside the penthouse, things were tense. Raymond stood by the large windows in the study, hands clasped behind his back. The stress of the day weighed on him, and tension filled the air. Michelle sat across from him, worried, tracing her teacup with her fingers.They can't do this, Michelle said quietly, feeling frustrated and surprised. Vivian can’t just—She can, Raymond interrupted firmly. The courts are on her side now. We have to follow her rules. We need to fight this legally, Michelle, and prepare for whatever she might do next. She won’t stop until she gets what she wants.Michelle’s grip tightened on the teacup. I’ve done everything right, Raymond. I’ve been a good wife, a good mother, everything she couldn't be. Still, she’s trying to destroy what we’ve built. Raymond crossed the room and knelt in front of her, gently lifting her chin to meet his gaze. You didn’t ask for this, but you’ve shown you’re stron
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A loud crash echoed from the hallway into the study, sending a jolt of fear through Michelle. Her heart pounded, and goosebumps rose on her neck. It seemed clear that someone had collided with the door. Even more frightening were the footsteps that followed, drawing nearer with a mix of caution and urgency.Raymond stood frozen, his body tense, listening closely with his hand hovering near the door, prepared for anything. The air was thick with tension. Stay behind me, Raymond instructed quietly but firmly, inching closer to the door. His eyes remained fixed on the hallway, preparing for whatever might come.Michelle held her breath, acutely aware of their vulnerability. The estate was secure, locked down against intruders, yet someone had managed to break in. She clutched the edge of the desk tightly and couldn't tear her eyes away from the door. Who’s there? Raymond called out, his voice steady and calm as he took another step forward. Silence. Only more muffled footsteps and an ind
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The sound of the gunshot was still in Michelle's ears as the chaos in the room began to calm. Her heart was pounding hard, and fear surged through her—not just because of what happened, but from something deeper inside. Her instincts told her to act fast.The babies! she gasped, her eyes wide as she looked at Raymond. Where are they? Are they safe? Before Raymond could answer, the door swung open again. It was Chloe, holding both babies tightly, looking pale but calm.They’re fine, Chloe said quickly, her voice shaking a little. They’re okay, Michelle. I held them close when I heard the shot. They didn’t even cry. Tears filled Michelle's eyes, and she rushed to Chloe. Relief swept over her as soon as she touched her babies’ soft skin. Sebastian hurried to Chloe and took one of the babies in his arms, holding them protectively, as if he would do anything to keep them safe.Raymond shut the door behind them and locked it firmly. Sebastian quickly checked the room to make sure there was
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