Two years later: the Tarlose family has grown. Emily and Leon’s first child together is a son named Lucas, who is a playful toddler now. Leon was happy to know that his son dnd his daughter arw really getting along well and they love and cherrie their moments together.Sarah often play games with her little brother and when her parents are busy she takes care of her little brother that's why emily and leon was so thankful that their first daughter is growing up as a responsible big sister to her little brother.Even though sarah is just an adopted child she never felt that she was different or treated as if she was not a member of the Tarlose family because leon make sure that sara will feel belong and receive all the love and care all throughout their family.While lucas on the other hand is growing up so fast that's why emily can't still believe that she just have a little sun that she carried in her womb for 9 months.Lucas is a playful and cheerful little kid that's why it's not
Everyone was having a great time at the house. People laughed, clinked their glasses, and praised Leon for getting the most expensive and prestigious business partnership of his life. Emily was working quietly on something in a different room while everyone else was having a great time of it.She moved back and forth and looked at her phone every few seconds, hoping to see a text message confirming what she had said. Leon wasn't just going to celebrate her business success today; she had something much more important planned. Something that would make him feel good in a way that power and money could never do.She had Mr. Xander with her. He was Leon's trusted butler and had known Leon since he was a kid. Leon had been waiting his whole life for this surprise, which he had helped Emily get ready for.Emily looked at the butler with a face full of nerves. "Are you sure, Mr. Xander, that everything is ready?" I don't want to make this wrong. He cares a lot about it.The old man gave a s
Leon sat at his desk, eyes glued to the computer screen as he typed furiously, racing against the clock to finish the report before lunch break. But all of a sudden, his hands flew to his chest due to a sharp, stabbing pain. He clutched at his chest as his body was shaking due to a fit of violent coughing. He grabbed his handkerchief, bringing it to his mouth to stifle the noise, not wanting to disturb the others. When he pulled it away, Leon spotted stains of blood on the handkerchief. "Shit!" He muttered under his breath, feeling a wave of dizziness.The next moment, he stumbled out of his cubicle, making a beeline for the washroom. Once inside, he splashed cold water on his face, trying to steady his shaking hands. Leon lifted his head and found a pale face staring back at him, eyes sunken with fatigue."I just have to get through the day…" He whispered to the reflection, giving himself some sort of motivation.Leon cleaned himself up as best he could and made his way back to
Leon knew that saying anything further would be totally futile, and if he dared to argue, it would only escalate the matter further.Because the fact of the matter was that Mr. Cooper, his manager, was a tyrant and a bully. So, any plea that Leon made was only going to fall on deaf ears. However, he could not force himself to walk towards his desk, his legs refused to cooperate with him. This is when the doctor’s words echoed in his mind, urging him to get to the clinic as soon as possible… "The results indicate that you have lung cancer… in the advanced stages… you may not have much time left… at most, three months…"He couldn't accept this, and so, gathering every ounce of courage left in his body, Leon stepped forward just as Mr. Cooper was about to enter his office."Mr. Cooper! Please don't take this the wrong way, but I really need to be somewhere urgently." Leon began to speak, and despite the fear in his heart, he didn't stop until he had completed what he wanted to say. "
On seeing her husband standing at the door, Addie's expression shifted slightly, and a hint of guilt, or perhaps realization flickering in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by intense irritation. She didn't get up from her place or make any move to explain herself, but she simply glanced at him with a mixture of impatience and exasperation, as if his presence was the real problem. But Addie was not the one to break the silence in the room."You freeloading jerk!" The man who had come out of the bathroom, wearing only a bath towel, was none other than Leon’s boss, Mr. Cooper. For a second, Cooper seemed shocked to see Leon standing in the doorway. But then his expression quickly transformed into one of anger and arrogance, as he shouted;"You just can't stop slacking, can you, Jenkins? What the hell are you doing here in the middle of the day?" Mr. Cooper barked, without even an ounce of self awareness. "You’re supposed to be at work, completing your reports and not sneaking
Leon stumbled out of the house without even registering his surroundings properly. He didn't want to think about anything right now, because if he started to think about how shitty this day was, he might never stop spiraling.He flagged down a taxi and gave the driver the address of the hospital. By now, the bleeding from his wound had stopped, but there was definitely a dull ache at the back of his head. He rushed inside the hospital, greeted by the sterile smell of disinfectant as rushed towards the doctor’s office. Dr. Walter greeted him with a concerned look as Leon walked in.“Oh, Mr. Jenkins, please have a seat. It’s good that you were able to come today.” Dr. Walter began to speak again as Leon sat down on the chair, his voice steady but serious. “Here are your test reports.” He handed Leon a thick envelope and continued, “Look, Mr. Jenkins, I'll be completely honest with you. If you can afford it, I would highly recommend that you get the surgery. Otherwise, you might no
Leon was wandering the streets like a zombie, barely dodging the incoming traffic and catching himself from stumbling over at the last moment. The betrayal, shock and disappointment from the day’s events was driving him to the edge of a nervous breakdown. He didn't know where he was, or where his other belongings were… his phone, his bank card, the reports– he wasn't aware of anything at this point.All he knew was that some time during the phone call with Addie, he had walked out of the hospital without saying a word to anyone. What was the point of staying anyway? It's not like anyone could help him get back control of his life, or his savings; nobody could offer him anything other than pity. He didn't want to talk to anyone, nor did he want to sit and wallow in self- pity; and so, he was out on the streets, while memories flashed before his eyes. And in hindsight, his whole life starting from childhood to adulthood, just seemed like a collection of missed opportunities and shatt
The leader's face was twisted in horror as the reality of the situation sank in… he was in deep trouble, more than he had ever bargained for. "Oh shit… shit, shit shit…" he muttered to himself, his voice barely audible over his pounding heart. "He… he is– we killed him. No, one of you bloody bastards killed him! And now the cops… the cops could be here any moment!"The other gangsters looked around frantically, their own fear reflecting in their wide eyes. There was an outbreak of panic in the group, and without waiting for orders, a few of them turned around and bolted, running away as fast as they could."What are you looking at, you fools? Help me up!" The leader shouted, his voice cracking with desperation. He struggled to his feet, his legs shaking under his weight. Some of his most loyal followers rushed forward, supporting him by the arms. The remaining men were stunned, glancing nervously around for the one who had struck Leon. But of course, he wasn't waiting around to be