Michael was taken aback when he received a call from his mother, Mrs Allison. He had always thought that Stephanie was his real sister, and now he was hearing something entirely different. He listened intently as his mother spoke, telling him the true story behind Stephanie's birth.Mrs Allison explained that Stephanie was not her biological child, but rather the daughter of her friend's wife, who had passed away shortly after giving birth, so she helped to take care of his daughter from infancy. She had helped raise Stephanie as her own, alongside her real child, him.Michael had so many questions, but he didn't know where to begin. His mother's voice brought him back to reality."I know this is a lot to take in, Michael," Mrs Allison said softly. "But I wanted you to know the truth. I kept it from your father all these years because I was afraid of what it would do to our marriage."Michael was silent for a moment, trying to process everything. "Why are you telling me this now?" he

Liam had been tailing Mark for days. He knew his every move, his routine, and where he liked to go. It was only a matter of time before he found the right moment to strike. And when that moment finally came, Liam was elated.Mark had stopped at a park to sit on a bench and take in the scenery. It was a quiet, peaceful place, and perfect for Liam's plan. Liam hid behind a tree, his gun already drawn, waiting patiently for the right moment to take his shot.As he aimed his gun, Liam's hand shook, but he tried to keep his hand steady as he pulled the trigger. But the shot missed. Mark had stood up just as Liam pulled the trigger, and the bullet whizzed past him, hitting a nearby tree. Mark looked around, confused, trying to figure out where the shot came from. Liam cursed under his breath and quickly ducked behind the tree.He needed to come up with a new plan. Liam took out his phone and snapped a picture of Mark, sending it to Michael. "Boss, I just thought you should see what he loo

After being arrested for theft, Rose sat in the holding cell feeling a mix of emotions. She was angry, ashamed, and embarrassed. She couldn't believe she had let her financial troubles get the best of her and steal from her husband. She was also worried about what would happen to her now that she had been arrested.Over time, Taylor found it difficult to believe that his wife had stolen from him. He couldn't wrap his head around why she would do such a thing. He always gave her what she demanded, and he wondered why she was greedy.Taylor decided to take matters into his own hands and requested to speak with the officer in charge of Rose's case. After a lengthy discussion, he was allowed to see her in her holding cell.As soon as Rose saw Taylor, she burst into tears. She was ashamed of what she had done. She felt a wave of remorse wash over her as she saw Taylor standing in front of her. She was overwhelmed by a sudden rush of emotions that she could not quite comprehend.Her eyes

Michael sat alone in his office, staring blankly at his computer screen. He had been planning to visit Mark, but now he was having second thoughts.He knew that seeing Mark would make him feel more guilty about the situation. He had been the one who had put Mark in danger.As he pondered his options, he thought about Kathryn. He had always loved her, but she had chosen Mark over him. He knew that he had to be careful, He picked up his phone and dialled Liam's number. "Liam, I've changed my mind. I'm not going to see Mark."Liam was surprised. "Boss, are you sure?""I know, Liam, but I can't do it. I've put him in enough danger as it is, and going to see him will make me feel more guilty."There was a long pause on the other end of the line, and then Liam spoke, "Alright, boss. But what should we do about Mark?""I don't know yet. I need some time to think. In the meantime, keep an eye on him. Make sure he's safe.""Got it, boss. I'll let the boys know."Michael hung up the phone and

Jakes stepped out of his car and walked towards the entrance of the building where Mark's office was located. It had been a while since he saw Mark, his company's lawyer.The last time they saw each other was about six months ago, and it was at a conference in Las Vegas. Jakes was eager to see him again because he needed his help with some legal matters about his companies in Fitbuck City.As he walked into the building, Jakes noticed that something was different about the atmosphere.The usual hustle and bustle of the lobby was gone, and the silence was eerie. He wondered if there had been some kind of incident or if something had happened to Mark.When he got to the floor where Mark's office was, he saw a man sitting in the waiting area. Jakes approached him and asked, "Excuse me, do you know what happened here? Why is it so quiet?"The man looked up and said, "Oh, Mark had an accident a few weeks ago. He lost one of his legs."Jakes was taken aback. "What? How did that happen?" h