Jack's mind was already filled to the brim with thoughts, all cursing himself as he thought about the recent events over and over again. For the first time, both the devil and angel in his heart were in agreement over something, and unfortunately for him, the verdict was that he was utterly stupid. How could he have been so careless, and so impulsive? He was scolding himself for this, especially because he used to take great pride in the fact that he used to keep his calm perfectly under pressure!And yet, the memory of his hasty actions burned like acid in his mind, and he couldn't help but curse himself again and again for his recklessness, for putting both himself and Amy in such an awkward position… How could he just offer her the proposal of being his fake fiance! He originally wanted to make her sit and have a reasonable discussion about it, but what actually happened was far from his expectations… His question of a fake engagement in exchange for money would naturally seem a

As Amy sat alone in her room, her thoughts drifted towards how she had accidentally overheard Jack and Helen's conversation, and how the possibility of losing her job had caught her so off guard. Just the thought of being fired had sent a pang of dread coursing through her, and she realized with a start just how deeply attached she had become to the two girls she cared for. They had become more than just the kids she was responsible for; they were like family to her, and the idea of being separated from them was enough to bring tears to her eyes.But as she wiped away the tears, Amy found some satisfaction in the fact that for the first time in a long time, she had someone she could truly call a friend, someone who trusted her and whom she could trust in return.It was a realization that filled her with a sense of comfort and security, and with a smile playing at the corners of her lips, Amy finally allowed herself to relax. And as she drifted off to sleep,.With a sigh, Amy closed

Two days later, as the morning sun was just beginning to rise over the city, Amy stepped out of her room, carrying her belongings in the luggage she was carrying out of the room. It was a bittersweet moment as she bid a small goodbye to the familiar surroundings she had come to call her own, although temporarily. To her surprise, Anna was waiting for her outside the room, her face beaming with excitement. "Let's go, Amy!" she exclaimed, clapping her hands with glee. "We are waiting for you!"Amy couldn't help but smile at Anna's infectious enthusiasm as she reached out and took her hand. "Yes, I'm ready sweetie!"She replied as they stepped out of the house hand in hand, only to find Helen waiting for them by the SUV, a warm smile on her face. As they approached, Helen greeted them with a wave, while Jack emerged from around the corner, dressed casually in a polo t-shirt and goggles, Dottie in his arms. His presence brought a sense of comfort and familiarity to the moment, and a

Amy's mind was still frozen in shock and disbelief, but in spite of that, she somehow watched her body move with a sense of urgency she had never known. It was as if some unseen force had taken control of her body, causing her to run across the pavement towards Jack's injured body, lying in the dirt. With a sense of dread knotting in the pit of her stomach, she knelt down beside him, her heart pounding in her chest… "Hairam!! Hairam! Say something, are you okay? Hairam…"But in spite of her calls, Jack lay there motionless, blood trickling from wounds on his hand, temple and the side of his head. Amy could feel her head start to buzz as her vision began to blur; but somehow, she forced herself to focus and push past the fear clouding her mind.He was unconscious and badly injured… but at least… at least he was breathing.This thought gave her some hope as she reached for her phone, her fingers fumbling with the buttons as she dialed the ambulance service code. As she waited for th

The clacking of Megan's heels came to an abrupt halt in front of the attendant and Amy, and her anger immediately burst out like boiling hot lava. "How horribly inefficient is this hospital?" she shouted, her voice dripping with frustration. "It has been so long, and the patient's details haven't yet been logged into the system even till now. Do you know how much difficulty I had to face in finding him? Because apparently, your receptionist has no idea which patient has even been brought in!"To her credit, the attendant simply refused to bow down in the face of Megan's anger, and met her gaze without a trace of fear in her body language. "Excuse me, ma'am? Who are you with?" she retorted.Megan pointed angrily towards the door marked, her frustration reaching its peak. "Room 216, of course!" she exclaimed, her voice laced with indignation.But before Megan could unleash the full force of her fury, the attendant cut her off with a pointed rebuttal. "Well, then you would be please