Chapter 108As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the city, Owen stood alone in the alley close to his house, his heart heavy with the weight of recent events. He had just watched as Martin was led away in handcuffs, the consequences of his greed finally catching up to him. Turning away from the scene he was once concentrated on, he let out a deep breath, everything was just overwhelming and he couldn’t help but think about the life he had lived to this extent, everything he needed to tolerate and let go, his thoughts led him to Megan, the woman he had once loved, and the tangled web of deceit and betrayal that had torn them apart, he still remembered how happy he was when she decided to date him when they decided to start their own family and how much he had anticipated holding his child in his hand but everything turns out not to be what he had wanted. Lost in his thoughts, Owen didn't notice Megan's approach until she stood before him, her expression a
Chapter 109Hayden’s heart raced as he approached his father’s house. He knew he had to break the news about his uncle’s involvement in harboring Martin. He needed to know that Mr Reynold used beyond redemption and they needed his help. He let out a huge sigh andknocked on the door, his knuckles tapping nervously against the wood. After a moment, the door creaked open, revealing his father’s concerned face."Hayden, what’s wrong?" his father asked, sensing the tension in his son's demeanor. “I wasn’t expecting you, I was going to leave the house soon”"Yeah I know, I was shocked to see you in the house. Dad, we need to talk. Can I come in?" Hayden's voice trembled with apprehension.“You don’t have to seek permission to enter your home Hayden” Mr Richard muttered “Thank you” he murmured anf His father nodded and stepped aside, allowing Hayden to enter the familiar living room. They settled on the couch, tension thickening the air between them.“What’s going on, Hayden? You look like
Chapter 110Maya stepped out of the hospital, her body weary from a long day of performing a major surgery. The weight of exhaustion settled upon her shoulders and she let out a deep sigh looking at the ceiling. “Are you going home now?” she suddenly heard and tilted her head to see one of the matrons in the hospital, she smiled gently.“Yes. I am very tired and I would love to leave now” she replied and the matron nodded before walking away, Maya let out another sigh before walking towards the door, she stepped out and squeezed her eyes shut embracing the evening breeze, just then she heard a sound that made her open her eyes, a flicker of surprise danced in her eyes as she spotted Hayden waiting for her outside. She hadn't expected to see him there, and the sight of him brought a warmth to her heart that chased away some of her fatigue."Hey," Hayden greeted with a gentle smile as Maya approached. "Rough day?"Maya nodded, a tired but grateful smile gracing her lips. “You could say
Chapter 111Owen stood in the doorway, his eyes widening in shock as Mr. Richard entered the room, flanked by Hayden. His mind reeled with a whirlwind of emotions as he tried to process the unexpected arrival of his uncle."I wasn't expecting any of you" he muttered and noticed Hayden smiling, he followed his gaze and saw him looking at Maya, he wondered if he was one of the reasons Mays was here today, but he decided to save the question for another day since his uncle was here."Uncle Richard" he acknowledged and Mr Richard smiled faintly, "please sit, do you want me to offer you anything?""Bo I am fine, thank you. I know it must be shocking to see me in your home since I have never visited before. Hayden had told me everything that has been happening and I think it's fine for me to step forward, I can't keep on staying back and watch Reynold continue doing what doesn't make sense," Mr. Richard replied and Owen tilted his head to look at Hayden who quickly stepped forward and waste
Chapter 112Everyone’s attention turned on the lawyer, it was obvious no one had expected to see him in the midst of the crowd, Mr Reynold gritted his teeth as he watched him speak. the lawyer stood before the assembled family members, his voice carried with it a sense of authority and gravitas. "Ladies and gentlemen," he began, his tone measured and composed, "I have been tasked with reviewing the will of Mr. Rowland, the late patriarch of the family."A murmur of anticipation rippled through the room as the family members leaned in, eager to hear what the lawyer had to say. Owen's heart raced with anticipation as he waited for what the lawyer was going to say, he knew that his words his going to shake the family, especially Mr Reynold. "As it turns out," the lawyer continued, his gaze sweeping over the attentive faces before him, "the will presented by Mr. Reynold is not the original document. Certain clauses have been added or omitted, leading to discrepancies in its contents."Th
Chapter 113“Why do you think he is calling you?”Hayden asked and Mr Richard shrugged “I don’t know why he had decided to call but I am sure it had to do with the meeting and the sudden lawyer's appearance, no one should talk. I am going to answer this call” he replied. Hayden and Owen nodded and they watched him pick the call. Mr. Richard answered the call from Mr. Reynold, and a sense of foreboding settled over him like a heavy cloak. He knew that confronting Mr. Reynold would be no easy task, but he steeled himself for the inevitable showdown “You have called me brother” he muttered over the phone “Yes, I did. I want you to come to my office right away, we have something important to discuss” Mr. Reynold replied and Mr. Richard squeezed his eyes shut, he didn’t want to go and meet him but at the same time he didn’t have a choice and decided to go and meet him. “I will be there soon, give me some time” he replied and the call came to an end, he placed the phone in his pocket “S
Mr. Reynold sat in his room he felt agitated as he was busy tapping his leg on the floor, the only light in the room was the glow of his phone illuminating his troubled expression, he sneered from time to time for no reason as the weight of his decision and everything currently happening bore down on him like a heavy burden, keeping sleep at bay, he was unable to sleep and it felt like peace had eluded him. His conversation with his brother replayed in his mind like a broken record, each word shared like a dagger into his heart that only caused more frustration in him."I won't be intimidated by your empty threats, Reynold, you should also remember this property belongs to my biological father and you can’t call the police or anyone to throw me out of it," his brother's voice echoed in his ears, reminding him he wasn’t a biological son of their father which did nothing but added more fuel to the agitation he already felt. The betrayal stung, but Mr. Reynold knew it was the only way f
Chapter 115Owen's hands clenched the steering wheel as he pulled up to Mr. Richard's house, a sense of urgency propelling him forward. Entering the cozy living room, he met Mr Richard and Hayden sitting down together his presence had caused them to stop talking, they acknowledged each other with a nod and he sat down. Owen wasted no time launching into the details of their predicament.“I can’t believe that Uncle Reynold can go this far, at this point he should know that we know everything that is happening, kidnapping Mr. Jennings is the highest of it all and I am scared he shouldn’t end up hurting the poor man” Owen stated his fear, Mr. Richard and Hayden who was in a state of confusion only ran their hands over their head. “I am just thinking about the perfect way to go about this, I am tired of Uncle Reynold having that much power” Hayden muttered"We have to act fast," Owen declared, his voice laced with anticipation."Mr. Richard's brow furrowed in concern as he listened to Ow