"What are you doing here?"

He was aloof the entire time until he saw his beloved Alicia, pulling her into his arms and taking her aside.

"Who said you could come?"

Hadn't she a clue how dangerous things could get? And even dressed as a bodyguard?!

Frederick was furiously mad to see her. He couldn't believe he didn't even notice! Thank God she wasn't hurt! Steve had a gun, and fortunate enough, the bullet misfired at the beams, but things could've gotten uglier if they weren't careful! He didn't even notice she snuck in!

Seeing he was upset, Alicia quickly bowed her head and snuggled in his arms. "I was worried about you guys. I... I've only just come in!"

She had only wanted to stay by his side! And if nothing happened to him, she would've left as quietly as she came!

Remembering the situation they were in, she checked his injured hand. "Look at how red it is. Are you really okay?"

Frederick poked her forehead, feeling both angry and annoyed, but his voice softened. "I'm fine. He just got me a little. Don't leave my side!"

just then, and everyone froze as their gaze

Christian walked over from the other side, and things got awkward as everyone looked at each other. None spoke for a long time; only Penny's sob echoed in the space, looking like

"Thank... Thank you!"

neck was still clearly visible. The revelation and experience

stakes were high or that Frederick would

usual, Frederick only held Alicia tighter in

Penny only turned her gaze over to Christian and Gary and said faintly after what

meant to be unfaithful. I just wanted a little security for my children's future, for mine! I am selfish; I admit that! But the heavens have

grip on the walking stick tightened as he took a couple of steps forward. He pulled out a handkerchief

trembling hands, Penny broke down in an instant. "Gary, why aren't you saying anything? You're the

floor, and

she talking about? She and

he said nothing. Meanwhile, Penny looked

day back then, and just like that, we've talked for nearly ten years. I thought he had been willing to talk to me because he knew my feelings for him, but he never stated explicitly. Just when I was about to confess my love for him, he, out of nowhere, told me he had gotten himself a girlfriend, and they'd marry soon! Huh, ridiculous, isn't it? The first time the man I loved talked to me at length was to tell me he was to marry someone else! A gentle, beautiful woman from a wealthy family at that. And they were even very much in love! But I was too lovestruck back then. So much so that I'd be happy just looking at him. I was very full of myself as well, thinking only I knew him best and that he wouldn't be devoted to

tears streamed

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