As Anabel sat on the couch sipping her juice, her expression turned stormy as she saw her sister Sophie approaching. Her brows furrowed, and her lips pressed into a thin line, revealing her inner angerShe thought to herself, her eyes narrowing, 'What does she want now?'But as Sophie drew nearer, Anabel's anger melted away, replaced by concern as she noticed tears streaming down her sister's face. Her heart ached at Sophie's obvious distress.Her gaze softened as she spoke, "Sophie, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"Sophie sniffled, wiping her tear-streaked cheeks, feeling embarrassed for her behavior towards her sister."I'm so sorry, Anabel. I let jealousy consume me. I shouldn't have treated you the way I did. Please find it in your heart to forgive me." Sophie explained with sincerity.Anabel's heart swelled with understanding and forgiveness towards her sister. She enveloped Sophie in a warm hug, offering her comfort.With a gentle tone, she spoke. "It's okay, Sophie. I forgav
Ferdinand couldn't contain his excitement as he dashed into the refreshing ocean water, the waves crashing against his body in a playful dance. Anabel watched from the shore, hesitant, shivering at the thought of the icy embrace of the sea.Ferdinand, noticing Anabel's uncertainty, reached out his hand with a warm smile. "Come on, Anabel. Let's enjoy the ocean together. I promise it's not as cold as it looks."Taking a deep breath, Anabel nodded and let Ferdinand lead her into the water, the chill gradually giving way to the exhilarating sensation of the sea surrounding them.Splashing around and laughing, they absorbed the sun's warmth.Anabel sighed contentedly, "It feels amazing to escape the office for a change. I needed this."Spotting a tall coconut tree swaying in the distance, Ferdinand turned to Anabel with a mischievous grin. "How about some fresh coconut water? I can get us some."Anabel's eyes lit up with excitement. "Yes, please! I'd love that."Ferdinand jogged towards
Damien stood there for a while, his eyes wide in horror. He looked down and saw blood. But the blood wasn't coming from another person. It was coming out from his own stomach. The bullet penetrated from his back all the way through his stomach.He placed his hand on it and looked at his palm and confirmed that it was blood, before he collapsed to the ground.Mr. X had seen Damien trying to kill Ferdinand, which was something he suspected that could happen, so he swiftly raised his gun,his cold eyes betraying no hint of emotion, then he shot Damien, who fell lifeless to the ground. With a cruel smirk, Mr. X approached Damien's body and spat on it, muttering, "As hot-headed as his father, just as foolish." "You see, Ferdinand," Mr. X sneered, turning to Ferdinand, who was tied to a chair."Some traits run in the family. You and your grandfather had always been stubborn, lucky, but always a step behind."Ferdinand's eyes widened in fear, realizing the grave situation he was in, trapp
Ferdinand returned home with Harriett, since she said she had nowhere to go, and too, Ferdinand owed her his life.As he entered the Hawthorne mansion, Grandpa, friends of the Hawthorne family, along with a few loyal staff members, anxiously awaited Ferdinand's return. The mood was quite serious as everyone understood how serious the situation was. Harriett felt a bit awkward as she chose to stand near the entrance because she didn't feel like she belonged in such a fancy place.Grandpa Hawthorne approached Ferdinand with a mix of relief and concern. "Ferdinand, my boy, you're back!" He said as he hugged Ferdinand tightly, almost lifting him up. Then he paused and checked if he would see Anabel, but instead, he saw a shy looking girl at the entrance."Who is this young lady with you?" he asked.Ferdinand sighed, his expression heavy with the weight of the ordeal. "This is Harriett, Grandpa. She's the reason I'm standing here today. She was a servant in Damien's father's mansion, w
The night was dark and silent as Mr. X peered through his binoculars, observing the movement outside the abandoned warehouse. His keen eyes caught sight of Ferdinand arriving alone, just as instructed. " There you go, good boy."He smirked to himself, knowing that his plans were falling into place.As Ferdinand entered the dimly lit warehouse, he couldn't shake off an uneasy feeling creeping up his spine. The interior was shrouded in shadows, casting a spooky atmosphere over the space. Mr. X emerged from the darkness, his expression unreadable as he demanded the papers from Ferdinand without delay.But Ferdinand's gaze darted around the room, searching for a familiar face. "Where is Anabel? I want to see her first," he insisted, his voice laced with concern.Mr. X's lips curled into a cruel smile as he gestured towards a figure bound to a chair, blindfolded. "There she is, as you requested," he stated coldly.Ferdinand rushed towards Anabel, his heart pounding with fear and worry. "
At Serah's house, It was mother and daughter time as they were engrossed in a TV show, enjoying a light hearted comedy. Suddenly, an urgent news bulletin interrupted the program, showing disturbing images of a dead body identified as Damien's. Serah's expression turned from intrigue to shock as she registered the news.Serah's Mother noticed her reaction and asked. "Serah, what's wrong? Why are you reacting like this?""Mom, that's Damien... He was my boyfriend." Serah replied in horror.Serah's mother felt surprised, because she had never seen Damien before, only to see his dead picture now. But whatever the case, she never liked Damien anyway."So why are you behaving that way? Have you forgotten what he did to you?" Serah's mother raised her brows, staring curiously at her.Serah's shoulders dropped. "I... I still had some feelings for him, Mom. It's complicated."" What are you saying? Can you hear yourself?" Her mother asked in disbelief.Before Serah could reply, another dis
Few days after…This day, there was chaos all over the city as the police were out on the hunt.A sense of unease settled over the residents, who had been following the dramatic story of the notorious criminal Shawn Martin, also known as Mr. X. The news had just broken that he had escaped from jail, and now the city was on high alert, fearing that he would strike again.But amidst the chaos and fear, life went on as usual for most people. One such person was Ferdinand. But as Ferdinand sat at the top floor of the Hawthorne mansion, overlooking the sprawling city below, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that it was only a matter of time before Mr. X tried to exact his revenge, and he was determined to do everything in his power to protect his loved ones from harm.But as he pondered his next move, he was suddenly interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a visitor he hadn't seen for a long time: Serah.As Serah stood in the doorway of the mansion, her eyes filled
The next morning, Anabel couldn't shake off the events of the previous night, the nagging feeling of unease still lingering in the back of her mind. She decided to confront Ferdinand about Serah's behavior, determined to get to the bottom of the matter."Ferdinand, we need to talk about Serah," Anabel began as they sat together in the study, the morning sunlight streaming through the windows.Ferdinand looked up from his papers, his brow furrowing in concern as he sensed the seriousness in Anabel's tone. "What is it, my love? Has something happened?"Anabel recounted the events of the previous night, her words measured and precise as she described catching Serah in Ferdinand's office. She voiced her suspicions and concerns, seeking answers from Ferdinand.Ferdinand listened attentively, his expression thoughtful as he processed Anabel's words. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke calmly, "Anabel, I understand your worries. But I assure you, Serah has nothing to hide. She is si