"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!"

came out supporting Penny just then, and

at each other. None spoke for a long time; only Penny's sob echoed in the space, looking like a mess at the same time. Sweeping her gaze across the room, Penny faced her

"Thank... Thank you!"

coming out of a life and death situation, the strangle mark on her neck was still clearly visible. The revelation and experience she never imagined would happen left a significant

high or that Frederick would

usual, Frederick only held Alicia tighter in his

over to Christian and Gary and said faintly after what felt like

I just wanted a little security for my children's future, for mine! I am selfish; I admit that! But the heavens have arranged such a destiny for me. One I cannot avoid! Penny covered her face with both hands. No one knew if she was repentant or that she

stick tightened as he took a couple of steps forward. He pulled out a handkerchief and extended it to her but looked away. In the end, Gary was the one

"Gary, why aren't you saying anything? You're the root cause of

floor,

Alicia was shocked. What was she talking about? She and

said

willing to give up the status? Why I'm willing to become a stepmom, willing to be with you even if I had to wait for ten years? I'll tell it all today! Because the person I truly loved back then was Gary Clements, the second son of the Clements family! We'd see each other every 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

tears streamed down

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