"Hey Bryan, where's Betty?" Grandma Creston asked, her eyes sparkling with a hint of concern, her voice warm and gentle. Bryan's face went blank, his eyes darting around the room as if searching for an escape from the question. He opened his mouth, but no words came out. He was speechless, unsure of how to break the news to his grandmother. "Betty!" he finally uttered, his voice barely above a whisper. "Oh... we had an argument, and she left in a taxi." The words spilled out, followed by a heavy silence. Grandma Creston's face fell, her expression a mix of disappointment and worry. Her eyes, once sparkling with warmth, now seemed to hold a deep concern. "How can you let her go without even attempting to stop her, Bryan?" she asked, her voice laced with a gentle reprimand. "You know how fragile she is, and now she's out there alone, upset, and who knows where?" Bryan shifted uncomfortably, his eyes dropping in shame, as he struggled to find the right words. "I know, Grandma, I'm sor
Bryan couldn't believe she had hung up on him again, so he called his grandma's number. "Please, Grandma, can you talk to Betty for me? She keeps hanging up on me," Bryan said, frustration evident in his voice.Grandma Creston replied, "I've already called her, dear. She said she'll come home, so we shouldn't worry. But the night is drawing nearer."Just then, Bryan heard Betty's mom's voice in the background. "I think I can tell you where you can find her."Bryan's ears perked up. "Granny, can you give her the phone?" he asked eagerly, hoping to finally get some answers."Bryan, I think you should go to the beach. The last time I spoke with Asher, he told me not to come closer because she resents me, and now she has many things in common with him. If that's true, then she should be there. Asher always goes to the beach to see the ocean late at night whenever he's not in a good mood.""Okay, ma, I'll check that out. I pray she's there," Bryan said, quickly hanging up the call. He jump
Bryan knew she might refuse to go home if she found out her mom was there, and it was already late at night. He knew he had to face the consequences of lying again, but he made up his mind to bear them. "Are you sure you're not lying to me?" she asked, her voice hinting at suspicion. "Why did you sound like there's one more thing you want to tell me?" Bryan chuckled softly, trying to downplay the situation."Let's just go home, Betty," he said, holding out his hand to hers. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded, and together they left, hand in hand, into the night.As they walked to Bryan's car, the silence between them was palpable. Bryan knew he had to tell her the truth eventually, but he was scared of losing her. He had already lied to her once, and he didn't want to hurt her again.When they got into the car, Betty turned to him and said, "I know you're hiding something from me, Bryan. I can see it in your eyes."Bryan took a deep breath and decided to come clean. "I was going
Betty's mom knew she couldn't find the right words to make her daughter forgive and forget. She took a deep breath and spoke from her heart. "Betty, sweetheart, I want you to know that I love you more than anything in this world. I'm so sorry for leaving you behind, and I regret it every day. The only feeling I have for you is pure, unconditional love. Please know that I'm committed to making it right, and I'll do everything in my power to regain your trust."Betty's expression remained stubborn, but a hint of vulnerability flickered in her eyes. "I don't want to be with you! I don't want you to make it right! Go back to the love of your life, the man you left us for!" Betty screamed, her face contorted in anguish and betrayal.Her mom's face fell, disappointment and sadness etched on her features. Bryan, unable to bear the emotional intensity, stepped forward. "Betty, please, I think you should calm down," he said gently, his voice a soothing balm to the raw emotions.Betty's eyes fl
Bryan approached Betty's room, concerned about her well-being. As he entered, he found her gazing at her father's framed picture, tears streaming down her face. Her eyes pleaded with the image, "Please, Dad, be okay for me. I want to be with you. I can't bear a life without you." Her voice cracked as she sobbed, "If only you were here, that woman wouldn't have stepped her legs here."Bryan's heart ached seeing Betty's distress. He took a deep breath, trying to compose himself, and slowly walked closer to her. He wanted to offer comfort and support in this difficult moment."I know this is really tough, Betty, but we have to face the truth. Life isn't always fair or kind. Everyone goes through hard times, and this is yours. It's okay to feel overwhelmed, but we'll get through it together," Bryan said, his voice gentle and empathetic. He placed a supportive hand on her shoulder, trying to offer some comfort and strength in the midst of her sorrow."What did you know about me, Bryan? He'
He guided her to her room, holding her diary in his other hand. Once inside, he gently made her sit on the sofa and went to fetch the pasta he had prepared. "You have to eat it now, or else it will get cold," he said, placing the food in front of her.But she wasn't eating well, her appetite seemingly gone. "Come on, Betty," he persuaded, his voice soft and encouraging. "Maybe I should feed you," he said, collecting the food from her hands.As he began to feed her, his eyes locked onto hers, filled with concern and care. The pasta was steaming hot, and he carefully placed each bite into her mouth, his movements gentle and precise. The room was quiet, the only sound was the soft clinking of the fork against the plate.After he finished feeding her, Bryan stood up, but his stomach growled, a clear sign of hunger. Betty looked at his face, her eyes filled with concern. "You care so much that you forget to eat something. How can you look after someone without taking care of yourself?" she
"I am sorry, Mr. Creston, I will make sure to look after him properly. And if I notice any false movement, I will let you know and also inform the police," the doctor reassured, his voice calm and professional."I guess you had better start keeping an eye on him. I might not take it easy if things go wrong with him," Bryan said, his tone firm and menacing, as he clicked the end button, ending the call..As he tucked the device into his pocket, the doorbell rang, and he suggested, "Ah, that must be my order." He walked towards the door, his footsteps echoing in the silence, his mind still lingering on the conversation with the doctor.The door creaked open, revealing a delivery person holding a package, and Bryan's expression turned neutral, his thoughts momentarily diverted from the earlier conversation. "Thanks," he said, taking the package, his eyes scanning the contents before closing the door, his mind already wandering back to the situation at hand.He decided not to let that get
The next day, Grandma Creston’s driver drove Bryan, Rose, and Grandma Creston away in Bryan’s car. as the rest of the family waved goodbye. He drove through the streets, the only sounds being the hum of the car and the occasional passing vehicle. Bryan chuckled and said, "Hey!, can you step on it?" She nodded and increased the speed, the wind blowing through their hair as they picked up pace.Betty gazed out at the city, her eyes fixed on the breathtaking view as the driver navigated through the streets. A smile spread across her face, despite her mind racing with countless thoughts. Grandma Creston, sitting beside her, noticed the mix of emotions and gently tapped her on the back, offering a comforting presence."The sight is beautiful, even though the world seems to work differently for everyone," Grandma Creston said, her voice filled with emotion. "We have people struggling, we have people who have chosen happiness all their lives, so let's be grateful for where we are." Her to