A call to freedomMeanwhile, Mr. Larkin was growing increasingly frustrated with his son Miller. Miller had been blaming him for his own bad behavior, refusing to take responsibility. When he had done everything possible to bring him on the right track."It's your fault, Dad! You never listened to me! And you always want to be in control." Miller shouted, his anger boiling over. He was really upset and frustrated. Nothing was working out for him, all his plans had failed now he was on the run and at the mercy of his controlling father.Mr. Larkin, who was trying to remain calm, replied, "No, Miller. You're the one making these bad choices. You need to own up to them. Stand and take responsibility for your decisions."But Miller wouldn't back down. "You always compared me to Kim indirectly. You wanted me to be just like him even though he's not your son! I see it always in your eyes. It's because of you that I turned out like this! You created this monster."Mr. Larkin was feeling irri

The new power Miller's breath hitched as the shadowy figure of the ancestor grew larger, tossing a chilling aura into the low-lit room. "What... What are you?" he stammered, his voice quivering with fear.The ancestor's voice reverberated deep within Miller's mind, sending shivers down his spine. "I am your past, present, and future," it growled ominously, its words sounding loudly in the room.Miller's eyes widened in terror as the ancestor's figure seemed to pulsate with an otherworldly energy. "Please, leave me alone!" he pleaded, his voice filled with desperation. This was all Miller wanted, power. but unknown to him the power he sought had been given to him by one person he admired. The ancestor.But the ancestor paid no heed, its presence growing more imposing by the second. "This is your destiny," it commanded, its voice carrying a weight of authority."I don't understand! Please make me understand." Miller exclaimed his fear and curiosity were escalating as he felt a surge o

Miller’s MisfortuneMiller sat on the edge of his bed, his thoughts were consumed by frustration and anger. Everything tends to be going bad for him. He had no money and no friends. Even his gold business had crumbled, leaving him vulnerable to his chief sponsor’s threats. He is always scared for his life. As he thought about these troubles, he could only blame Kim for what had happened to him, his hatred towards Kim kept growing stronger, making him desire revenge at all cost.The door creaked open, and Mr. Larkin cautiously stepped into the room, concern etched on his face. He couldn't sit back and watch Miller bring strange things into his house. Things he didn't understand or know how to control.“Miller, we need to talk. What's happening to you?” Mr. Larkin said, his voice tinged with uneasiness as he stepped into the scattered room. He didn't want to waste any time or beat around the bush.Miller glanced up, his expression was filled with frustration and anger. "Nothing you'd ge

Beginning of the endHe picked up his phone and stared at it, debating whether to call again. Just then, his phone buzzed with a message from Esther. He was so anxious to pick, hoping he’d get good news from her. He actually thought Kim was still such a gullible person who could be easily swayed by lies and promises. "Hey, sorry for the delay. I’ve spoken with Kim and he suggested that he would like to see you first. He wants you to meet with him and talk to him directly."Miller quickly typed back, his fingers flying over the screen with anxiousness."I'm not sure. But I’ll think about it and get back to you. But please help me talk to him, I'll make everything right again but I need you and Kim to trust me."He waited anxiously for her response. Seconds felt like hours until finally, his phone buzzed again."Okay, I’ll let him know. And I won't promise you but will try." Miller sighed, feeling a bit relieved. He needed to act fast and fool Kim into thinking he was truly remorsefu

Zoey’s recovery At Kim’s house….Zoey continued to receive treatment from Dr. Nancy. Her progress was remarkable. Zoey had started opening up more, willing to share her thoughts and feelings without hesitation. The nightmares that once haunted her nights had decreased, and her confidence was gradually returning. Each session with Dr. Nancy seemed to lift another coating of the trauma that had once engulfed her.Kim was ecstatic about Zoey’s improvement. Seeing her smile more often and hearing her laugh again filled him with joy. She was becoming more like the person he remembered, strong and cheerful. Two days later, however, their peaceful routine was abruptly interrupted.Early that morning, Kim’s phone rang loudly, jolting him awake. He glanced at the screen and saw it was his boss. He wasn't expecting such an emergency call to work, especially since his two-week break hadn't ended yet. With a sigh, he answered.“Kim, I need you to report to the office urgently. There’s a new case