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"Just put me down next to-" "But before that... I just wanted to ask..." I suddenly felt the car slowly slow down. "Why did you seem so afraid to let your daughter and I be tested? Are you afraid of me knowing something?" Do I have to go to the hot seat before he allows me to get off? "I know you are now an orphan, Soriano," I said as I looked back at him, eyes still wide. "And I understand if your heart is saddened by the loss of Sarah. Nobody wants this to happen to her. As a mother yet to experience the same case as you, it is still painful to absorb and accept the news. It's very sad to lose a child." "But don't let your bad longing for Sarah lead you to a situation that is embarrassing. Not every girl can be considered or recognized as your daughter. You should understand that." "You know even before a tragedy happened to Sarah, I already had a conclusion. That's why I wanted to do DNA testing. There's nothing to lose if you give me-" "There is." I gave up pretending to be j
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 63
I walked to the chair near me and sat. "What's the problem?" "It seems you've lost interest in the entertainment company, Gwen. You're always absent from the working place and your absences are becoming more frequent. Do you want to go on vacation-" "That's my freedom. I'm the one who founded this-" "And we funded the entertainment to run." One of the investors who visited spoke, Mr. Chow. "In the business world, we don't want our money to be put in waste. We took the risk to fund this company and run... and be known to the world, so we are able to make money." "More money." "What are you trying to imply?" "Aren't you aware of the news spreading on social media, Gwen?" I was getting goosebumps when Mrs. Lopez talks. "The news about Tanya being food poisoned by a buffet restaurant spread on social media. The case has been reopened... and now, the spotlight is on you." "The rumors say... you set up everything. You put the blame on a silent business that you should be responsible f
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 64
As I turned my back to her, maybe this is also the point where as payment for the service she did to me, I finally have the time to show my gratitude to her. I will not let my reputation and hard work be ruined. So, if I have to pass on the sin that I am accused of, I will. ***** I have been very busy these past few days, and only now did I have time to visit my family. As I went to my family's grave, I moved to the old cemetery where I decided to bury my sister---Gwen. Because in the new cemetery where Papa is buried, Gwen's tombstone is there with them. But her dead body is not there. And I have no choice but to do this, so that no one will notice that people know me as Gwen Rivero, yet I'm visiting my own grave. Since this is the old cemetery, there are few people buried here, because the new one is overcrowded now. "Maybe if you were still alive... my face would probably be bathed in saliva." I chuckled a little. "And I know I deserved to be scolded. I remember you reminded m
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 65
"I'm after your child... Audrey. She's my daughter, isn't she?" "So what-" "If you can't just allow me to go back to the way we were before... to be a family again... even if it's just Audrey. Even if it's only hers... let me be a father to her." I know the cemetery is a sacred place, but I couldn't control myself to laugh. "Your joke is funny-" "I'm serious here, Kris. I want to be a father to her-" "What if I don't want to?" I lost all my courage when I felt him clinging to both of my shoulders, shook my body and was gradually engulfed in fear when I saw his eyes like fire burning in the flame again. "I'm still in my identity, don't worry. It's natural if I act like this... because I don't like your answer to me, Kris." "You made me believe you were dead. You hid in your sister's identity to get away from me... to escape from me and hide my daughter. Do you think that's fair?!" "If you know how to take care of a wife, I might even believe that you can also be a good father t
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 66
My anger has subsided since I'm aware of the fact that won't bring anything good. Because even if I explode in anger here, Henrix's engagement with Maui will remain, it will not be broken. This time, I approached him. I sat down like him, and as I held his hand, my eyes were glued to our hands... wondering if this could be the last time I'm able to hold him like this? "Thank you for the years you have been a father to Audrey even though she is not really your daughter. Thank you for making her feel like she's complete regardless of the truth that you're not her father. I hope the day comes when I can repay all the things you did for us." "But now, I know it's time for you to have your own family. And I know this day will come. Still unprepared for this, but we're going to be gone forever. In silence. We're not going to destroy your family, don't worry." "Congratulations to both of you in advance. I hope you and Maui would have many children.” After saying that, I went into Audrey's
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 67
"It's also not surprising that the reason why She wants to destroy me and fall is because I got rid of her in my entertainment. By my invalidating that she is a verified artist?” I just laughed while forming the conclusion in my brain. "Is Zia the same person you think was secretly listening to us when Tanya was rushed to the hospital?" "I think… no." "What do you mean?" I was a bit confused, because I thought Zia was a dead end. "Someone gave information to Miss Zia about what she heard from us. So, I'm sure the person I noticed listening to us secretly that day is another person." "Can you name the person now?" "Not sure, Ma'am. But…” Dianne looks hesitant to continue, and perhaps unsure of the information she's about to bring into the open. "Before you even got here, Ma'am... Well, I saw Miss Zia talking to Miss Lucile in the parking area. I did not clearly hear their conversation, but it is clear that the topic is about your issue, Ma'am. Because I also heard your name mentio
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 68
"Asthma is the cause why She hyperventilates, but you don't have to worry since her condition is fine." "Although she's having a hard time regaining her normal breathing, she really needs rest right now. Maybe no trip first and doing heavy work, so that the patient's strength comes back." "Thank you, Doc Celine," thanked Hen. Henrix offered me the seat next to him, so I wouldn't just stand there waiting for Audrey to wake up, but I just chose to ignore him. If it's even possible, I want him to leave this room as well. I don't need his presence here and even more, so my daughter shouldn't see him anymore. "Have you heard the doctor say? There's no trip first-" “Both of my ears still function well. I must have heard.” I don't want to be sarcastic, but his opening statement makes me seem deaf. "Until Audrey recovers from her illness, we'll stay here. When everything is okay, we'll just make sure to continue leaving." "And we will be directed to the condo after she gets out of the ho
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 69
"I left him, yes. And I don't regret what I did. My life was happier and more colorful without him. And I will not make the mistake of destroying it again and making my life dark again, so that our family can be built again." “That's bullshit… it's not happening.” I placed my hand on her shoulder, and despite her trying to get away from me, I tightened my grip there. To the best of my ability, I make myself become the cutest creature she could've seen before. "We're not riding in the same boat, Lucile... so, we have different destinations, right? Because you are on the path of the men you force to like you. Well, you're different from me... I'm no longer looking for a man. I'm seeking happiness and peace of mind now.” “Are you insulting me-” "If you think that's an insult... then, maybe." I turned my back on her because she didn't seem to have any intention of letting me into her house and even drink juice. It's just that she had something to say that made me stop walking. "I, mys
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"I am supposedly calling you for an emergency family meeting about what I heard from Echo, son," my mother said to me after recovering from the shock Henrix and I brought to her."But I don't have anything else to worry about, eh! If this man is responsible for you and is willing to marry you, I don't have a problem."All thanks to the Lord, Henrix and I moved ahead of Echo. Although that bastard has already informed my mother that I am pregnant, good thing we have settled everything down to the venue and props just to make Henrix's outdoor proposal to me look realistic.Mama also arrived on time in front of the house that I built-not for Henrix and I, if not for myself-and she was able to witness our show."You can count on me, Tita Miriam. I'm not like other men who run away from their responsibility to women," I heard the reply of Hen next to me. I tightened my grip on his arm."So, when do you plan to get married?" asked my stepdad. "We're not rushing you to get married that's why
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Becoming selfish or not, the situation right now is indeed a hard choice. I think about the welfare of the child in my womb, and at the same time, I shall not ignore the fact that for the sake of the baby, I will suffer.So, I have come to a very complicated decision."I understand if you find it difficult to give in to me, Hen. But I have no choice," I pleaded.I secretly met Henrix in a bar near his house in the middle of the night."The weight of the two options I have now. I can't afford losing the other one out of my hand."I tried to gamble. Instead of letting Echo get ahead of me in making a move to inform my parents about my situation, I should be the one ahead of him.Since Echo is known to be the son of my mother's college friend, Echo is close to my mother. And he has the access to ruin my life by telling lies anytime he wants.The only way to stop him is to step ahead of his plans.So I'm asking for Henrix's help that for the meantime, he acts as someone intimately in love
Vengeance of the Battered BONUS CHAPTER PT. 2
"A country we can trust if you wish to continue aborting the baby is in New Zealand," Doc Nerissa, an OB Gynecologist, premises. "Because in that country, they passed a bill wherein they treat abortion only a health issue not a crime. This is the safest route you can travel, Maui.”I didn't go home immediately after my round because I deliberately made Doc Nerissa here on the third floor of the hospital in his clinic. At this point, I think I really need some advice from the professionals.I'm afraid to make a decision on my own. As much as possible, I wanted to make a decision that I would not regret later."I've got to start packing my things, do you think, Doc?"I am still struggling to this day whether I will continue with my plan or not. So, I ended up heaving a sigh in front of her."Only if you're very sure about your plans. Are you sure about your plan, Maui?” She is asking me like she wants me to have a second thought."For most women, a baby is a blessing. Many of them still
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This chapter intend to elaborate what happen to Maui after revealing her truth.---"How many times do I have to tell you that you can't just come here to my condo, Maui?! Have you forgotten the danger you might cause to me once people around here keep seeing us together?!”I just bowed my head and tightly held the strap of the shoulder bag I was carrying. Echo let me into her condo unit but we were only here behind the door. He said it's dangerous if he talks to me outside because he's afraid of the possibility I might be the cause of his image falling off the ground."You need to know something, that's why I'm here. It's not my intention to cause trouble, Echo." My voice is shaking.I was nervous to continue speaking because just from Echo's eyes, I could read that she couldn't accept what I had to say."Go straight to the point, Maui! Don't waste my time!”The nervousness I feel is increasing even more now that Echo's voice is raising me. He is desperate to get rid of me and I will
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Gwen has already left me. And it took me years to forget her completely. I may have fallen for the same woman who has her looks too, but still there is something in Kris that makes me love her. Something that I didn't see in Gwen before - the fighting spirit that Kris has. "Exactly. Make sure you don't even think about what they will say. If they are not our family, their opinion doesn't count." I placed my hand on her head and kissed the top of her head. "I love you." The first 'I love you' I have told her... ever. "Until my last breath..." She looked up at me. "I will love you too." ***** LIAM After two years... "Here's your baby..." I handed to the mother the little baby that we had put in her diaper. "You're a mother of two now... Kris." She cried and took her baby from me. As a mother who is about to glimpse and tickle her child for the first time, I understand the story behind Kris's tears. She must be... really acting like this even before she gave birth to Audrey. "Tha
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 95
"Aether Entertainment is not complete without Miss Gwen–the one that served to be our mother. She honed our skills to make us shine and be talented, just by how you see us now. So, even just by the project we did for her we can show that with the things she is facing now, we wanted to show her she's not alone." That's a very sweet message I heard from Tanya. "And as we represent the other artists that's part of this project, we may show you the art of love." (Two voices, One song started to play) Along with the music video playing on the big screen, Tanya and Coreen sing along to the lyrics of one of the songs that have shaped our hearts. Right now, Kris is just staring at the huge screen while watching the music video... and it's absolutely pretty that Corrine's company makes use of some clips of Kris and me... which seem to be among the ones they took as they invade our privacy . While I was in the middle of enjoying the melody I was hearing, my heart suddenly dropped when I fel
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 94
"We're here to visit Miss Gwen. Where is her room, Doc-" I turned to face the woman who’s asking, and realized it was Tanya and Corrine. Both of them are wearing glasses. The only difference they had is Tanya is wearing a puff crisscross back dress in white color and she pairs her outfit with strap trendy flat sandals in beige color. While Corrine's outfit is always simple yet classy. She wears a solid cut out Mandarin collar dress and paired it with a black minimalist metal decor point toe slingback pumps. In other words, Tanya's outfit is how SHOPEE app users dress, while Corrine is for SHEIN's users. "I'm just reminding you that she doesn't remember or recognize anyone," I said to the two before they entered the room. And they retreated at the same time. "She has suffered a minor internal bleeding on her brain. As a complication, she lost her memory. But she has short-term memory loss." "There's still no definite time as to when she will regain her memory," I added. "So... sh
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 93
I thought before I went back to the hospital, I would pass by Lucile's funeral first. I can't just not show myself there and exhibit my greatest sympathy because of her family's loss. Even though she committed many sins in Kris and I's life, I still have at least a percent of gratitude for her for offering a friendship to Kris... even if it's not true. "My condolences." I don't know the old lady I met, but I guess she's one of the family members of the Soriano's. So, I proceeded to the long coffin and placed the flower I bought on top of it. Now... as I was able to see the dead body of Lucile, confirming she was really dead, I feel a mixture of sadness and joy. Maybe she has run out of time to change, but then... she deserves it. To me that she is in arrears, it's really funny that the demon's minion has picked her up. However, I was also sad because she will not be able to continue the only right thing she has done in her entire life--to save the lives of the stray dogs and cats.
Vengeance of the Battered CHAPTER 92
She was walking back and forth tensely. "My concern is that they will know the location of this place. What if... they take all my pets from here? I can't accept that I took care of them and kept them alive only to die at their hands!" Oh shit. Because Liam and I didn't say anything to Hen that he should bring the police when he comes here, eh. "You go through there," she pointed to the back side of us and there was a door there. "Take that road out here. There's a car parked there and... get in it. It's more of a hassle if you take your car in front. The police will be here at any time." "Come with us-" "Not anymore, Liam." Lucile gave us her weak smile. "As long as I live, I will not let the police set foot on my territory. Until my last breath, I will protect them." The dogs and cats here are noisy and playing happily, they are very lucky to have Lucile. That even if I wanted to try to convince Lucile to just run away, I knew I would only fail. Because right at this moment, the
