I was on my knees, begging Henry to take our daughter to the amusement park for her birthday. She was going to have surgery for her ailing kidneys, and she wanted time alone with her father. He agreed to it, only for our daughter to wait in the cold, never showing up even as she passed out coughing blood. Through her tears, she asked me why her father favored his other daughter so much—was she such a bad girl? She died with her hopes crushed. Her phone slid off her fingers, still playing a video… A video of her own father renting out the largest amusement park out there just to celebrate the birthday of his mistress' daughter!
View MoreHowever, it was just a split second distraction, and John soon turned his attention back to the monitor—Linda had asked Zach to meet tonight at a hotel, where she would bring Rory along.Hearing that Rory was going, Zach agreed to it without hesitation, but with the bodyguards at John's villa, he could not get out and needed to find a way…"John…""Tina…"John and Tina turned virtually at the same time.As they were very close, their noses brushed against each other's and their breaths tangled.It was only then that Tina realized how close they were, and her ears turned red as she instinctively pulled away.Still, she composed herself within seconds and calmly looked into John's eyes. "When Quentin was the only person who knew that Linda had stolen the kidney meant for Sophie on purpose, he threatened her."That was why Linda hired someone to kill him, silencing him while protecting himself."And when Madam Barnes tried to avenge Sophie, Linda killed her before she could go th
Just the mention that he might have a change of heart left Henry's gaze darkening, and he turned toward Yancy. "What did you say?"His tone was flat, but there was authority.As Yancy saw how placid Henry's was, he realized right then that he was mistaken."N-Nothing," he quickly replied.He feared Henry and decided to keep quiet under Henry's quiet pressure."Well, I'll get going." He nodded at Henry and hurried to his car.On the other hand, Henry remained calm as he returned to his car, leaning on it instead of getting in.He pulled out his cigarette box and lit himself one, taking a puff and breathing out a smoke ring.As the smoke swirled around him, he remembered what Yancy said—that he had a change of heart.He certainly understood that Yancy was suggesting that he had fallen for Tina.But had he?Before he knew it, he lifted the pendant he kept clipped to his waist, his finger brushing gently over it.He stopped as he finished his cigarette, any hint of doubt in his
Having made up her mind, Mrs. Smith calmed down and turned toward Tina. "Let's go back to my room."If Henry stopped holding her hostage to coerce Tina, she was naturally happy to get the surgery."Okay," Tina's heart was at ease with those words.That was when Henry suddenly pressed a hand on the handles of Mrs. Smith's stretcher, his dark gaze on her as he asked, "Excuse me, is there a problem with this pendant?"He could not help asking to see the weird looks she was giving it."Problem? Well, the problem is that the one who holds it doesn't deserve it!" Mrs. Smith scoffed pointedly, as she really wished that she had never saved Henry.Yancy was actually shocked that Mrs. Smith was still so cold toward Henry and felt indignant for his sake. "Mrs. Smith, Henry did everything he could to help you, from getting the medicine to arranging the best meals. He was meticulous—""And what, should I be grateful?" Mrs. Smith replied sharply.Yancy frowned. "Even if you aren't, you shoul
Mrs. Smith had been staring at Henry for a while, and her eyes widened when he saw the pendant exposed on his hip.It looked like Tina's, but Mrs. Smith had just regained consciousness, and her vision was blurry.Worried that she had mistaken it, she suddenly told Henry, "Come here."Yancy was relieved as she was not agitated like before and thought telling the truth worked.He could see that Henry cared about Mrs. Smith's condition, and it would not be the case if he did not care about Tina.And seeing that there was still hope, he stepped aside, clearing the way from Henry.Henry's gaze was dark.He had no idea what Mrs. Smith wanted but walked up to her as she had asked.And once he was close and Mrs. Smith got a good look, and saw that the pendant really was Tina's.Years ago, when Ice was leaving, they had exchanged tokens—Ice had given Tina the pendant he always carried, and she had done the same with her pendant.So why would Henry have Tina's pendant?The answer was
However, despite being plenty cooperative ever since she was admitted to this hospital, Mrs. Smith ignored Yancy for the first time and started flailing viciously when the nurse got near."Don't touch me!" Mrs. Smith bellowed.Worried that her agitation would hurt her health, Yancy promptly gestured for the nurse to open the door and quickly wheeled her out.Once he saw Tina, he said, "Sorry, Ms. Smith, but your mother is suddenly demanding that she gets discharged. Please reason with her—this is an important period where she must stay and condition herself for the surgery next month.""I said I'm not undergoing that surgery!" Mrs. Smith snapped.She refused to stay in this hospital! Henry wanted to threaten Tina with her life?! Dream on!"Please, Mom! Nothing's more important than your health."Seeing that Mrs. Smith was still agitated, Tina's voice choked with tears even as she took Mrs. Smith's hand. "I've lost Sophie. I can't lose you too."Her mother was her only family
Linda was confused.She had never told Zach about stealing the kidney meant for Sophie.How could he have known, and how much did he know?Even as Linda pondered, another text came from Zach.[I know you've had a change of heart, and I won't ask for you to come back to me. All I want is Rory.][Give me money, and once I leave Jadelight with Rory, I promise that you and Henry won't ever see me again.][And I'll take your secret to the grave without ever telling anyone else.]Zach's words were earnest.He really loved Linda, and it was not like he felt no resentment that Linda had turned away from him.But no matter how much resentment he felt, she was the only woman he had ever loved.They had been together when she was eighteen and had Rory together.Just those two things stopped him from taking Tina's side and hurting Linda.Hence, after much thought, he decided to negotiate with Linda.However, Zach's text only left Linda smiling in contempt.Give him Rory? No chance!
Tina clearly did not believe Henry—why would she, when he had threatened her with her mother's life, treating it like it was just a tool?As Henry had no choice but to withdraw his hand, Tina helped Mrs. Smith, tearful as she tried to comfort Mrs. Smith. "Mom, just calm down—people like him aren't worth it. Let's just get you back to the hospital for now, okay?"Mrs. Smith was in no state to be away from the hospital, and Tina was really worried."No, I'm not going back." Mrs. Smith shook her head.The rim of her eyes reddened as she gave Tina a pained look—she had already made up her mind when she saw what Henry was doing to her daughter.Squeezing Tina's hand while leveling a cold, spiteful glare at Henry, she snapped, "You know Tina cares about me. That's why you used me to threaten her, didn't you?!"So listen here, and listen well—I won't undergo that surgery!"As long as she refused that, Henry had nothing to threaten Tina with.Tina had already suffered enough!"Mom!" T
As Mrs. Smith charged at Henry and Tina in a frenzy, and as she got close, she could clearly see the look of disgust on Tina's face.But Tina was not pushing Henry away, instead clenching her knuckles, her own nails digging into her own palm as she did her best to restrain herself.Anyone could tell that she was reluctant—how could she not be?!That man had indirectly murdered Sophie, and then protected the murderer.In fact, Mrs. Smith despised Henry more than Linda.Linda was vile and not to be forgiven, but that was even more so for Henry, who was supposed to be Sophie's biological father!If Mrs. Smith already hated Henry this much, it went without saying how much more Tina would hate him as Sophie's mother.And yet, she did not push Henry away. Why?But what other reason could there be? Right now, Tina's only weakness was Mrs. Smith herself, which put her at Henry's mercy.Oh, her dear Tina!Even as Mrs. Smith's heart broke, her tears blurred her vision as she felt pai
When John stepped out and saw the food, he recognized where it was from.He glanced at Tina but said nothing, as his order had arrived at the same time.It was late after they had dinner with Mrs. Smith, and John left early since he had work.Tina stayed since she wanted to stay longer with Mrs. Smith, and while they were talking, Tina's phone rang.She took it out of her bag and saw that it was from an unsaved number, but she knew Henry's number by heart at this point.She declined the call with no more than a look.It had been two years—she thought she could be calm around Henry and stay immune to him after cheating death.However, she did not expect that just seeing him defend Linda unconditionally while doting on Rory like treasure would still leave her furious and remind her of the injustice Sophie had suffered.Right now, she did not want anything to do with Henry."Why didn't you take that?" Mrs. Smith asked in concern."It's just some telemarketer," Tina replied calml
Tina Smith was the only person present for her daughter's cremation, and her loose black dress barely hid the weight she had lost.Her wistful eyes were red and puffy from tears too, and she took out a pair of hair pins, arching her back as she gently slid them into her daughter's hair.It was a birthday present for her daughter, which she had designed herself."Happy birthday, baby. Mommy will always love you."As Tina leaned down to gently kiss her daughter's forehead, the icy touch to her lips left tears welling up in her eyes again.It was soon time nonetheless."My condolences."A crematory assistant approached Tina, reminding her politely, "When is the father coming?"There was a father noted on the papers, after all.Still, there was a brief flicker of coldness in Tina's eyes. "He isn't coming!""But are you really not going to wait?"The crematory assistant was a father himself, so he understood that he would be burdened with a lifetime of regret if he did not see hi...
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