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The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy: Secret investigation
The room was silent except for the sound of Ivan's heartbeat that echoed through his head. His only love had moved on because of his accident. Everyone else had probably moved on, a lot had changed and even his course mates were in their final year in the university.What he had tried to protect so much was taken away from his hands and all he did was sleep through it.Their lips slowly separated as they slowly moved apart. Mia caressed his face softly while breathing him in. He didn't bother to move away, she probably wanted to savor him and their last moment together which he did as well. "I know I couldn't say this back then and this was what caused us to fall apart but... It is really coming late but... I love you, Ivan, and I'm sorry I couldn't say it back then." Mia muttered to him.His eyes remained closed as his lips relaxed into a smile. The door suddenly pushed open and Mia's eyes widened when she saw China standing at the door with the assistance of a nurse and doctor W
The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy-one: The end of happiness
The water was warm against her skin and the scented candles and rose petals created a tantalizing aroma that lingered in the bathroom and caressed her nostrils. The shadow of the flames on the candle as they danced reflected on her face in the dark and it magically soothed her. Mrs Andrews raised the glass of red wine to her lips and took a sip from it before returning back to where it was. A sigh escaped her mouth as she stared at the flames of the candles as they performed a dance ritual, moving in a symmetrical rhythm. A drop of tear rolled down her face and dripped into the water she was sitting in. There was nothing that helped her relieve stress like spending a long while in the bathtub.If only she hadn't gotten married to a monster like Mr Andrews, maybe she would have been happy. Maybe her beauty would still sweep men off their feet. Even with all the expensive cosmetics she used on a family basis, she was still aging rather quickly due to the way she lived.If she hadn'
The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy-two: Off limits
Few days to her graduation day, all Sofia could think about was her wedding day. Her parents had told her that they would call it off if she didn't graduate with good grades so she studied hard and her result was mind blowing. She came out as the top student in the entire class and she was lucky to get accepted by a prestigious university. "My baby girl is all grown up now and ready for marriage isn't she?" Mrs Tinsel said with a smile. Sofia smiled excitedly. "Thank you for helping me marry the guy I love." Her mother smiled. "Destiny would have been a better husband for you but I guess if you have really made up your choice about this Archie--""--yes! I have made my decision! I chose to marry Archie because he is a great man!""Alright alright, I understand. Congratulations on your happiness and congratulations to our esteemed family tripling our net worth in marrying into the Andrews family!" "Yeah! That is so awesome." They were both excited. The wedding went on smoothly a
The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy-three: Not so deadly, is it?
"MV3 was known all through for its deathly threats and maiming symptoms. There are five stages of this virus which we all know about but I will go over them again just to make sure we are on the same page. The first person to contract the deadly virus went through the following stages."Stage one, where he slowly began to lose his strength and ability to move around and do things like he used to. In other words, fatigue."Stage two, when he suddenly didn't have the energy to ingest food or even liquids. In other words, severe loss of appetite."Stage three, loss of weight slowly creeps in due to the fact that he was not eating or drinking at all. In other words, drastic weight loss."Stage four, his vision started to become blurry and he could barely see until one day when he woke up and all he could see was darkness. In other words, loss of sight."Stage five, unfortunately, is when the patient sleeps to never wake up again. In other words, death. "Now while his body passed through
The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy-four: A miracle happens
The sound of the dishes and bowls as Ivan arranged them into each other caught her attention. She followed the sound of the noise and turned to face the direction.Ivan noticed her as she turned and his lips spread into a smile. "Be honest, it wasn't that good." She smiled, "it wasn't the best thing I have ever had but it also wasn't the worst. To be honest, I don't think I have had broth before or even jell-O." "Are you joking with me right now?" "I'm being serious. My parents... My former parents were so obsessed with my health since I happened to fall ill quite often for someone that isn't a sickle cell. "My former mom would go crazy when she saw me eating something sweet and sugary. She always warned me about cavities and other crazy things that could happen to me if I ate sweets." She explained to him."Well I guess I wasn't expecting a different story. I grew up in a home where anything that is consumable is our breakfast, lunch and dinner, be it sweets or just cabbages." "
The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy-five: Will you marry me?
Ivan froze for a second, his senses had been disoriented for a while before it all came back to him. "You... You can..." He stuttered.China nodded with teary eyes. "You can see me?" He asked her."Yes, yes I can... Not all that clearly but I can still see." She said. "Your astronaut outfit is ridiculous." She expressed with a chuckle. He couldn't help but to chuckle as well. Tears filled his eyes in an instant as he moved closer to her and held her hand in his. "I am so relieved, I felt so bad that you wouldn't get to see me." Her lips spread into a weak smile. "Not as bad as I did, you don't know how happy I am with the fact that I can finally see your face. I badly wanted to make fun of your costume and now I can." They both chuckled. "Would you like me to wake doctor Winston? Maybe he would like to run a few tests or something." Ivan asked.China shook her head negatively. "He is just as weak and tired as I am, I would know better. I want him to get some rest so he can feel
The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy-six: Birch trees
Doctor Winston squinted his eyes a little while staring at some scripts in his hand. He flipped a page and studied the other page. He sucked in air through his mouth as he dropped the paper on a table and took off his reading glasses. "Tsk tsk tsk..." "Is there a problem doctor?" Ivan asked as he crossed one arm below his chest and placed the other hand on his chin."I won't lie... I'm a bit confused myself." Doctor Winston explained."Why?" China asked.Doctor Winston turned to face both of them. "As for me, I am receiving the same treatment as every other MV3 virus patient and they all went blind eventually but I can still see."As for China, her sight went and returned, which means or hopefully it means that our test is moving in the positive direction." "Wait wait wait," Ivan interrupted them. "Moving in the positive direction?" "That means that it might actually be going well." China interpreted."No I know that, like I am just asking if he is sure of what he is saying." Ivan
The hidden heir of Wayne Seventy-seven: Arising issue
Mia's eyes grew wider as she heard the words coming out of Berlin's mouth. Did he just propose to her?"Wait what?" She asked as she sprung up."Mia I want you to marry me, this is not a joke or anything, I swear." Berlin assured her.He also sat up in bed and faced her properly. "But... But... Aren't you like still keeping the promise you made with your wife?" She questioned confusedly. "Well... Since the day I fell in love with you, I had been thinking of spending the rest of my life with you and when I saw you, I knew you were the one. "I told myself that I would have no choice than to break the promise I made to my deceased wife. My life has been very lonely since the day she left me but when I met you, you brought a spark that was all so new to me."It felt like I had never experienced love before with the way I experienced it with you and I just want to be with you for the rest of my life. "Every single morning that I wake up, I want your face to be the one I see and every s
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Two hundred and ten: Happily ever after
The man explained how his mother told them their deaths had been decided by the Andrews. When Ivan's real father found out about this, he told his wife to stay away on the day of his accident and protect his child while he remained in the car with a maid who agreed to sacrifice herself for the safety of her boss. They didn't want to drag anyone down with them but the woman insisted. So their enemies would be convinced and Ivan would be safe. “I can't believe this…” Ivan muttered to himself. Even Alfred was a little shaken by the story. He didn't know why they didn't include him in the plan, maybe because they knew he would never let them go ahead with it. He held back the urge to cry. Ivan felt like he was broken to pieces. “My mother…” he said softly and all eyes fell on him. “Where is she now? Do you know where she is?” His father seemed hesitant but nodded his head. “She attended your step mother's funeral to show her last respect. She came around sometimes just to check on yo
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Two hundred and nine: His mother's location
Mr Shay felt grateful as his plane finally landed. He was never a man who enjoyed flights, he preferred to travel by road for a trip or even by water which he extremely detested. But he would be more than happy to travel by water than to ever step foot in a plane. Without wasting time, he hurried out of the plane with the maids assigned to him. They all helped him with his bags and loads as they walked into the airport. He noticed his son standing not too far from him, waiting for his arrival. He had not expected his son to be around for his arrival since Ivan said he had a white collar job. But he was very pleased to see him after his long trip. His lips spread into a wide smile as he walked towards his son. “Ivan, my dear boy!” He called out to him. Several men moved closer to Ivan at once in a defensive way and Mr Shay froze in his steps. Why was his son being guarded like some national treasure?“It's okay, he's my dad.” Ivan said to them and they backed away with each of th
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Two hundred and eight: The airport
Ivan dressed up and went down for breakfast. On arriving at the dining table, LD was dressed up all nice and cutely and she wore a big smile on her face.She was dressed in a cute pink dress and her Goldie locks hair was made into two ponytails. Of all the beautiful accessories on her, her smile was the most beautiful. She was so beautiful that Ivan couldn't help the smile that worked up his face. “Well look at my beautiful girl,” he said as he picked her up from the ground and gave her a twirl.Her happy giggles filled the room and magically lifted the spirits of everyone sitting at the table. Truly, nothing could make a person more happy than a child's laughter. He placed her back on the floor and kissed her head. “You look amazing.”“Mommy says she wants me to look beautiful when my new baby brother or sister comes home. Can I have a baby brother?” LD asked with a bright smile on her face. The smile on Ivan's face disappeared in almost an instant. He flashed a smile at his daug
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Two hundred and seven: Morning breakdown
The sun rose in the blue sky and spread its ray down on Ivan's face. Anticipation had kept him awake all night long, all he could do was think about his dad and his return that day. When his dad returned, he would really get answers about everything he wanted to know. Well hopefully that was. Would his dad really remember much? It had been decades ago, would his memory still be intact? That much worried him and kept him awake all night. His mother was gone and sadly before he could ask or even tell her anything. Not even a final goodbye. The memories of his mother lying lifelessly in her bed was to hunt him for a very long time. He never even knew when she was already falling sick, she seemed so healthy that he didn't even believe it at first when he found her in her bed. Oddly strange of her to ask a married man to pass the night at his mother's, that was what he believed but he went anyway. Those were the moments he would cherish forever. No wonder she hugged him so much that
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Two hundred and six: Early flight back
They all went inside and sat at the dining table. The maids surrounded them and began serving slices of pies. LD climbed down from her seat that was next to her grandmother. “Daddy!” She wailed as she hurried to Ivan. Ivan immediately caught her in his arms and lifted her into his lap. “What's wrong? Is there something bothering you?” She nodded her head but said nothing. They all watched her in fear. Neither of them understood what was wrong with her to make her almost tear up and worry and anxiety swallowed them up as they waited for her to confess to her father. “Go ahead Darling, you can tell me anything.” Ivan said in a soft tone. Janet was already on her feet and she hurried to the other side of Ivan's chair where she could meet with LD's gaze. Placing her hand on her husband's thighs, she crouched down next to him. LD still remained silent in her father's lap with her arms wrapped around his neck.“Here, come on, whisper it in my ear.” Ivan leaned in closer to her with h
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Two hundred and five: Her Majesty
The car pulled up at the front space of the mansion and their driver hurried down to open the door for them. Three smiling faces stood close to a fountain, standing impatiently for Ivan and his wife to arrive. The driver opened the door but no one got out. Alfred wondered what was keeping them but he declined when Mrs Banks said to go to them instead. He decided they would just wait for them to join them. “We'll be a minute.” Ivan said to his driver and the handsome young man nodded his head and gently slammed the door back. “Is there… is there a problem?” Mrs Banks asked again but Alfred's decision to wait behind still stood. “They'll come out eventually, let's just wait and see what is going on first.” Alfred responded in a respectful manner and Mrs Banks nodded her head. Mr Banks didn't bother to protest or even utter a word. He knew that if he were to speak, he would have to break his perfect smile and he worried he would not be able to get a smile as perfect as that again.
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Two hundred and four: His own happy ending plan
Heather stood there, stunned, just as every other woman standing in the room. She was sure she had never heard London laugh before. She hadn't even seen the girl smile ever since she was brought to the shelter. Janet hadn't expected less though. Living with Ivan for over five years, she knew the kind of soul he was and she trusted that whatever he put his mind to, he was sure to achieve it. She couldn't have been more proud of him. Ivan carried little London back to his wife and Heather. “London, say hello to your new mom.” Janet smiled and waved at her. “Hello, my name is Janet.” “Hi, I can call you mom, right? Or do you want me to call you Janet?” London sharply responded with a smile. Janet chuckled softly. “You're such a smart little girl. You can call me mom,” she reached forward and gently smoothened London's Goldie locks hair. “I'd like that.” London smiled and nodded her head. “Will you carry me in your arms?” Janet opened her arms wide for her. “Come here.”London unw
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Two hundred and three: London
Ivan managed to wear a smile on his face even though his heart was shattered to pieces. “Hello there, my name is Ivan.” He said with the brightest smile he could summon. “Do you want to tell me your name?”She silently stared at him, although it seemed as though she wasn't as scared as before. Yet she didn't utter a single word and neither did her gaze leave Ivan. “You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. I don't force you to do anything you don't want to do. Although I would really like to know your name. I bet it must be as pretty as your eyes.” Ivan spoke softly. Even though he already knew what her name was, he was hoping to hear her say it to him. “London…” the scared little girl responded softly, almost as soft as a whisper. Ivan smiled brightly from his heart now, a smile that reached his eyes. “I knew it, I knew it would be something pretty. Do you remember my name, London?” She nodded her head, her knees folded in front of her to rest on her chest. “Do you want t
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Two hundred and two: At the orphanage
Breakfast was served the next morning and as Ivan had mentioned, they had small talks about the best choice of orphanage to go to and the list had been summed up to the best three. “Okay,” Alfred started. “So we are down to smile orphanage, bright sun and victorious home. And the decision is down to you, young master Wayne. Which one would you like to go to today?” Ivan relaxed into his seat and let himself think for a minute before answering. “I got it!” All eyes fell on him as he exclaimed. “Today, well go to bright sun orphanage,”“Excellent choice young master Way–”“I'm not finished.” Ivan cut Alfred off. “Today, we'll go to bright sun orphanage, tomorrow, we'll go to smile and the day after, we'll go to victorious home.” Alfred was thrown into a pit of confusion. “You… you want to visit all three places?” His brow arched subconsciously as he questioned. “Why not? Jane wants to adopt three kids after all, nothing limits us to adopting from one place or is there a rule or some
