Ivy sat anxiously by her mother's side at the hospital, relieved that she had regained consciousness. Wanting answers, Ivy mustered the courage to ask her mother the burning question that had been haunting her. Why had she heard her dad's voice on her phone?With a mix of concern and confusion, Ivy looked into her mother's eyes, waiting for an explanation. The room fell silent, the air heavy with anticipation, as her mother took a deep breath and began to speak.“I had only found out a week ago, Sandy. I got a strange call from a number and it turned out to be your dad, I was surprised but then he asked me not to reveal this to anyone. He didn't tell me anything about his plan Sandy, trust me.” She said her eyes teary, her voice cracked as she talked.Sandy paced back and forth, her mind racing to process the shocking revelations. As she tried to gather her thoughts, her ringtone pierced through the air, snapping her back to reality. Startled, she quickly rummaged through her bag, ret

Sandy and her mother sat in the living room, their faces filled with sadness and disappointment as they watched the news unfold. The weight of the situation hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over their once peaceful home. Feeling overwhelmed by the emotions swirling inside her, Sandy reached over and switched off the TV. She turned to her mother, her voice tinged with frustration and hurt. “I hope you're happy sending Dad to jail! All because of greed!”Before her mother could respond, the sound of a doorbell interrupted their conversation. Sandy's eyes widened in surprise, wondering who could be at the door at such a tense moment.Curiosity piqued, Sandy and her mother exchanged glances, Sandy made her way to the front door. As Sandy opened the door, she was greeted by a dispatch rider, her expressions shifting from anger to curiosity, holding out a document for her to sign. She quickly scribbled her signature, accepting the delivery, and watched as the rider left, closing

Sandy stormed into the living room, her face flushed with frustration. "Mom, I can't believe you went ahead and printed the wedding cards without even waiting for me to give Ryan his reply! What were you thinking?"Her mother looked up, a calm but concerned expression on her face. "Sandy, I did it for your own good. You can't pass up on this opportunity to get back what we own.”Sandy shook her head, feeling a mix of anger and exasperation. "But what if i say no, Mom? What then? Now we have all these wedding cards and no wedding!"Her mother reached out and took Sandy's hands in hers. "I understand, sweetheart. But I believe in you, and I know you won't say no, we are already miserable as it is. I just wanted to show my support for you and let you know that I'm here for you no matter what."Sandy took a deep breath, her anger subsiding as she looked into her mother's eyes. “Support, you call this support no mum you're pushing me to hell. Her mother nodded, understanding why Sandy wa

Priscilla sat across from her daughter, Sandy, in the elegant sitting room. The room was adorned with antique furniture and delicate lace curtains that billowed gently in the soft breeze. Priscilla's eyes bore a determined glint as she broached the topic that had been weighing heavily on her mind."Sandy, I've been giving it a lot of thought, and I believe it's time for us to take action," Priscilla said, her voice tinged with urgency.Sandy regarded her mother with a mix of apprehension and curiosity. "Action? What do you mean, Mother?"Priscilla took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead. "I'm talking about your marriage, dear. It's time you made your decision sandy.”Sandy's eyes widened in surprise. "But Mother, why now? We've been perfectly content as we are."Priscilla fixed her daughter with a steady gaze. "Sandy, you know as well as I do that this is about more than just a piece of paper. The Wayne family name is at stake here. We need to protect our legac

As the news of Ryan's death spread through the Malibu district, a somber mood settled over the community. The sun hung low in the sky as people made their way to the burial ground, their faces etched with grief and disbelief.Sandy sat in shock, her mind reeling with the sudden loss of Ryan. She glanced at her mother, a tumult of emotions churning within her. A part of her couldn't shake the feeling that her mother was somehow responsible for Ryan's death. She struggled to contain her emotions, finding solace in the comforting presence of those around her.Priscilla, on the other hand, sat in a secluded corner, her eyes glistening with tears. To the outside world, her grief seemed genuine, but her thoughts were consumed by a different kind of calculation. With Ryan out of the picture and now deceased, she saw an opportunity to secure her hold on the properties he had in his possession.Amidst the heavy atmosphere, hushed conversations and sorrowful whispers filled the air as people gr