Albert sat alone in a small hotel room, the sterile walls closing in on him. It had been days since Vera's rescue, but the weight of their shared ordeal still lingered.Each day, he found himself drawn back to Vera's side, his love for her undiminished.During the time Vera had spent in captivity, her baby had been placed in the hands of Rodney's men.The thought of the child's suffering weighed heavily on Vera's heart. She couldn't bear to imagine the fear and uncertainty that the innocent little one had endured.Determined to help in any way he could, Albert had made arrangements with the hospital where the baby was being cared for.Every evening, he made his way to the hospital, eager to provide comfort and support to both Vera and the child. He planned to travel back to Parker City the following week.As the sun began to set, casting a warm golden glow across the city, Albert made his way through the hospital doors. The smell of disinfectant hung in the air, mingling with the soun

The hospital room was filled with an uneasy silence as Albert anxiously awaited Vera's response.Her silence hung in the air, heavy with the weight of unspoken words. He had hoped for a different reaction, but the reality of Vera's disinterest shook him to the core.Vera finally broke the silence, her voice tinged with a mixture of weariness and uncertainty."Albert, please let us leave the hospital first. My baby needs to leave this place. There are many things we need to consider before discussing the promise I made."Albert nodded his heart heavy with disappointment yet understanding. He respected Vera's need for space and time to focus on her child's well-being.The welfare of her baby took precedence over any personal desires or expectations."Of course, Vera," he replied softly. "Your baby's health and happiness are the most important things right now. We can revisit this conversation later."Vera gave him a grateful smile, her eyes reflecting a mix of gratitude and remorse. "Th

The next day, Albert returned to Parker City, feeling the weight of his unresolved emotions pressing down on him. As he entered his family's home, he was met with warm hugs from his parents, Mr and Mrs Dallas.They were eager to hear about his trip and couldn't wait to hear the news they had been hoping for—the confirmation that Vera had finally accepted his proposal."Albert, my boy, welcome back!" Mr Dallas exclaimed, embracing his son. "So, did you finally pop the question to Vera? Did she say yes?"Albert's face fell, and he sighed heavily. He knew he couldn't hide the truth from his parents, but he also dreaded disappointing them. "I did ask her, but she... she didn't accept my proposal," he replied sadly.Mrs Dallas, ever the compassionate one, placed a comforting hand on Albert's shoulder. "Oh, dear. I'm sorry to hear that," she said. "Maybe she just needs some time to think it over. Don't lose hope."But Mr Dallas's reaction was quite different. His face turned red with anger,

Weeks passed since Vera's escape from the clutches of Rodney and his henchmen. She had slowly begun to heal from the trauma of her kidnapping, finding comfort in the love and support of her family and friends. One evening, as the sun set over the city, Donald arrived at Vera's doorstep. He looked anxious yet determined, and Vera felt her heart skip a beat when she opened the door to see him standing there."Donald, what brings you here?" Vera asked, trying to hide the flurry of emotions swirling within her.He took a deep breath, gathering his thoughts before speaking. "Vera, I've been doing a lot of thinking these past few weeks. I realized that I can't let go of our love, no matter the challenges we've faced. So I want to talk to you about something," he said, his voice gentle, yet confident.Vera looked at him, her eyes filled with warmth and curiosity. "So tell me, Donald. What is it?" she asked.He paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts. "It's about us, Vera. I want us to m

Albert was sitting in his study, his mind racing with thoughts about Vera and Donald. He was angry and jealous that Donald and Vera were still very much in love.As he sat there, he picked up the phone and dialled his friend, Frank."Hey, Frank, it's Albert. I need your help with something," he said."Sure, what do you need?" Frank replied."I need you to send some of your men to take care of Vera," Albert said, his voice full of malice."What do you mean?" Frank asked, confused."I mean, I want you to make sure that a part of her body becomes disfigured. I want her to be unattractive to Donald so that I can marry her," Albert said, his voice full of anger.Frank was shocked. He had never heard Albert talk like this before."I don't know about this, Albert. It sounds dangerous," Frank said."I don't care. I need your help, Frank. I'll pay you whatever you want," Albert said, his voice full of desperation.Frank sighed, realizing that he wasn't going to be able to talk Albert out of th