Yue Wang accepted the gift graciously, thanking Eleanor with a warm hug. "Thank you, Eleanor. It means so much to have you here with us."Eleanor's gaze shifted to Christopher, her expression softening. "You've grown into a remarkable young man, Christopher. I'm proud of the person you've become."Christopher smiled gratefully, touched by Eleanor's words. "Thank you, Eleanor. Your support has meant everything to us."As the evening wore on, Alexander grew tired from the excitement of the day. Christopher and Yue Wang retreated to the nursery with their son, settling him into his crib for a peaceful night's sleep. The nursery was bathed in soft moonlight, casting a serene glow over the room."He had such a wonderful birthday," Yue Wang murmured, brushing a gentle kiss on Alexander's forehead.Christopher nodded, his hand resting on Yue Wang's shoulder. "It was perfect. Seeing him surrounded by so much love... it's all we could ask for."They stood together in quiet contemplation, watch
"Breaking news, the pauper's father is dead." The news spread like wildfire during the graduation ceremony as all the graduating students turned to mock Chris.Chris just sat still, his hands trembling. He couldn't believe his father would pass away with so much debt at hand. How would his father be so cruel to die without paying his debt? This was the peak of it all, the beginning of Chris's suffering. He bore the numerous laughter and mockery from his colleagues as they knew how his father was a debtor."Chris, how would you be able to pay such a huge amount of money that your father owed before he died?" A tall girl said, directing her gaze to Chris as the other eyes followed in unison as they waited for Chris's reply.That latter, however, didn't know what to do or what to say, he used his eyes to scan through the hall in search of Liana but she was nowhere to be found.Has she found out about his father's death?His colleagues couldn't bear his silence as one of them walked up t
"Liana, what's going on?" Chris asked with a shaky voice. He tried to speak further because he was more than confused and was betrayed by his voice.The others had their camera on, Liana gestured to her lover, the son of the wealthiest man in college, to come closer and he did.She held his necktie motioned him to lean closer and sealed his lips in a short kiss that startled everyone in the hall and Chris was exempted.This was all happening in his presence. Liana is kissing another man in his presence. Chris's knees weakend as he wished for the ground to open up and swallow him as he didn't deserve the cruel treatment he was receiving."Everyone, listen. This man standing beside me is my fiance. We've been seeing each other for the past two years and Chris is not even an option." Liana declared to her colleagues.Gasps and whispers filled the air. Her announcement broke Chris to the core. The latter was stunned speechless. He didn't know what to do, he didn't know how to react to wha
Chris's mouth instinctively opened in awe as the man before he addressed him as his "son"."I beg your pardon." Chris narrowed his gaze at the man, his voice calm yet firm, etched with curiosity.The man snapped his fingers in the air and a man in black approached Chris, handing over to him a business card."I'm your grandfather, Christopher Valgar." The man informed as he mentioned Chris's full name. A smile plastered across his face, that sent shivers down Chris's spine.Chris glanced at the card and saw the man's name boldly written on it and his photo beside it. His gaze was fixed on the man's surname, it was familiar."My grandfather?" He muttered to himself. The man nodded. "I'm your grandfather, the father of your deceased mother." That's it!It all made sense now, no wonder his surname looked familiar. "You're my grandfather?" Chris looked up to the man who smirked as he walked up to Chris patting his back."Yes."Chris narrowed his gaze at him and pushed the man's hands of
Chris's eyes widened in awe as he saw the woman in his arms was no other person than Liana. He immediately let go of her as she regained her posture and stood back on her feet with a mockery gaze tinted on her face. "Surprised aren't you?" Liana smiled at him, slapping him across his shoulders and Chris was quick to dust it off. He adjusted his gaze from her as all the humiliations he had faced in the graduation ceremony flashed in his head. He rolled his eyes as he threw shades at the smiley woman standing before him.Seeing that he didn't respond to her question, Liana proceeded with the talking. "About what happened at the ceremony, it's supposed to happen and you can't blame me for not being faithful, blame yourself for being poor." She said a scowling look on her face as she kissed her teeth.Chris just stood still, his eyes twitching at her statement. Was it supposed to happen? Chris was dumbfounded. He didn't know what to do but to walk past her as he unknowingly stepped on
Chris was in his late father's house when he received a call from an unknown number. The latter was sitting on the old and only couch in the sitting room, with his legs crossed as he gazed up to the ceiling, resting his back on the couch, a lot of thoughts ran through his head, unanswered questions that had failed to be answered. The call jolted him back to reality as he took his small cell phone, frowning at the unknown ID.Chris knew now wasn't the time to play funny games or joke with anyone. He declined the call and dropped the phone beside him but seconds later, the call came again, from the same person.With a sigh, Chris reluctantly answered the call, not making a sound as a familiar voice resounded in his ears."Son, don't know what day it is?" "Huh?" Chris's eyes widened in shock as he remembered this voice belonged to his grandfather whom he met at the cemetery where his father was buried. And by what day is it, what did he mean?"Grand... grandfather, I didn't know the c
The wedding was going on smoothly, Liana seemed happy but her countenance was unreadable. Her husband stood beside her as they addressed the congregation. Everyone cheered and they were happy for the newlyweds.Chris stood by the doorway, darkness surrounding him as he walked further to stand amidst the congregation. Liana's gaze locked with his, sending shivers down his spine but Chris was not bothered as he watched the woman he had loved dearly get married in his presence and she had no shame and also invited him to her wedding with his shamelessly attended.Both of them lack shame.Chris was dressed in a black tailored suit alongside black shoes that one could easilp see their reflection on. He stood tall amidst the crowd as no one was able to recognize him but his eyes met with the colleagues who mocked and cursed him after his father died leaving him his debt to pay.He smirked at the sight of the happy couple but he knew something was off with Liana. The latter was faking a smil
Richard saw the commotion going on. He found his newly wedded wife beside the man who shared a resemblance with the man in the photo. He saw how his wife was pointing fingers at him and laughing. The others weren't exempted even the people who didn't know him before joined in the laughter. This made Richard shudder even more."How am I going to handle this?" He asked rubbing his temple in frustration as he started biting his fingernails. Richard gazed at his phone one more time, seeing the photo and the man who was being humiliated made him go weak on his knees. "What should I do now? Liana is a deep trouble."His best man, Larry, saw Richard's shaking figure from afar. He knew things weren't going well with the latter as he approached him making Richard startled."Gosh, you startled me," Richard said in shock."What's the matter? Why are the seats empty? Your mother-in-law and the others are waiting for you and your bride in the room." Larry informed. He focused his gaze on the congr