Chapter One Hundred And Forty One; If Only She Could Read His Mind.“I was told that someone who looks like him and may fit in the description of my son was in the police station, did you know how scared I was back then?” It was as though Melissa had been waiting for the day she would break down in front of her husband, and recount all her struggles to him. Luckily for her, Patrick was really in the mood today, it was as though he woke up purposely to hear her narrate all hee experiences that he knew not of. “I thought that if at all LUCAS was the one they found in that police station, wether I should be happy or disturbed, why would it be that the next clue I got was of him being in the police station? I was devastated but I still had to remain strong, I mmediately had them take his blood sample and compared it with mine at the genetic department, it proves he was right, the test result came out ninety nine percent positive, LUCAS was my son.”She paused for a little while as if
Chapter Two Hundred And Two; Confessing Darkest Secrets. “Because I don’t deserve him.” Patrick successfully succeeded in shocking her more than she already was. While Melissa was still looking at him in confusion, Patrick sat in his dimly lit bed room, his head in his hands, his heart pounding in his chest and wondering whow he could tell hee about this. He had done something terrible, something that he never thought he was capable of. He had betrayed his wife in the worst possible way, and now he was about to confess it to her.He had been married to her for ten years, and they had built a life together that he was proud of. She was with him all these while, and that was all that matter to him, surely she loved him enough right? She should be able to understand what he was about to tell her, he thought. They had a comfortable home, a nice car, and a circle of friends that they enjoyed spending time with. But he had ruined it all in one moment of weakness, and now he didn't know
Chapter Two Hundred And Three; Runaway Journey Plans.Melissa had always been a devoted wife, spending most of her life trying to make her husband happy. But today, everything changed when she found out something terrible that he had done. It was a secret that he had been keeping from her for years, and she couldn't believe that she was only finding out about it now.Feeling overwhelmed and betrayed, Melissa knew that she had to get away from him. She couldn't stay in the same house with him for another minute, and so, she quickly packed a small bag with some clothes and left without any clear destination in mind.As she walked out of the house, she didn't even bother to look back. She just kept walking, letting her feet take her wherever they wanted to go. She felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and she was finally free.The sun was already setting, and the park was starting to empty out. Melissa had been wandering around for hours, lost in thought. She sat down on
Chapter Two Hundred And Four; Surprise GuestMelissa had never felt so happy and fulfilled in her entire life. As she walked up the driveway to her son's house, she felt a sense of pride and joy knowing that he still lived in the same house she had gifted him five years ago, when she had just found out that he was her son. She had spent so many years wondering about him, worrying about him, and finally, after all these years, she had found him and could not be more grateful.She could now also be able to openly go and see him because she’s already mentioned it to Patrick and even though she wasn’t aware of whether he had accepted him or not, she couldn’t care less and couldn’t be affected by whether or not he was affected, he should even be lucky if she even forgives him at this rate. She was greeted by a group of workers who were doing some renovations on the house, and they looked at her with curiosity and suspicion. They were unsure whether to allow her to enter the house without
Chapter Two Hundred And Five; Happy Thoughts Lucas had just finished his evening routine and was ready to retire for the night. He had a busy day, but the highlight of it was when his mother came to visit him. It had been a while since he last saw her, and her presence had brought a sense of joy and peace to his home.As he walked towards his bedroom, Lucas couldn't help but smile, thinking of the moments he had shared with his mother earlier that day. She had cooked him his favorite meal, and they had spent hours talking about old memories and catching up on each other's lives. Lucas felt grateful to have such a loving mother who always made an effort to stay connected.Lucas entered his bedroom and paused for a moment to take in the peace and quiet of the room. He had decorated it with calming colors and a soft bed that made him feel relaxed as soon as he lay on it. He took off his clothes, put on his pajamas, and walked towards his bed.As he climbed into bed, Lucas felt a sense o
Chapter Two Hundred And Six; Getting MomComfortable Hence which is why he had been busy lately, taking his dreams of becoming really great to the core. With the Melaka’s already losing their grounds in the business world, and the Barons acting like they were no longer interested in fighting and dragging any business that LUCAS now invests in, he had more than enough and ample time, with less competitors to achieve such his goals. Lucas couldn't have gotten a perfect time to make his move, than now that no one seemed to pay much attention to him.Within a month, Lucas had completely dominated the market, and the two businesses were left struggling to keep up. They had never expected a small business like Lucas's to be able to compete with them, let alone dominate the market. Lucas had become a force to be reckoned with, and he was enjoying every moment of it.Lucas knew that he had taken a calculated risk, but he also knew that he had done everything right. He had put in the time,
Chapter Two Hundred And Seven; Take Care Of Each other.As Lucas stood up to retire for the night and reluctantly made his way back to his room, he couldn't help but notice that the smile on his mother's face had faded when she thought he wasn't looking at her. He could tell that something was troubling her, and he couldn't shake the feeling that he should try to find out what it was that bothered her.But at the same time, he didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable or like he was prying into her personal life. He knew that his mother was a private person, and he respected her boundaries.So instead of asking her directly, he decided to give her some space and time to relax and settle in. He retired to his own room, hoping that whatever was bothering her would soon pass and that she would be able to enjoy her stay in his house.As he lay in bed, however, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss. He tossed and turned, trying to push the thoughts out of his mind, but t
Chapter Two Hundred And Eight; celebrations. They were excited about the future, and they knew that they had the power to shape it in their favour as they recalled the events of the day. It was safe to say that the two were now powerful, especially, LUCAS who had other traces of excellence in his own company as well. The two decided to go to the pub and celebrate the great outcome of the event. After the successful meeting at EGTech, Lucas and James were in high spirits. They decided to head back to Lucas' pub to celebrate their accomplishments and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation time.As they walked through the doors of the pub, they were greeted by the familiar sights and sounds of the place. The smell of freshly brewed beer and the sound of people laughing and chatting filled the air, and Lucas and James couldn't help but smile.They made their way to the bar and ordered a round of drinks. As they sat down, they talked excitedly about the meeting and the future of the compa