Barbara stood in the grand entrance of Stanley's grandfather's mansion, her heart heavy with unease. She had come here hoping for some solace, a break from the tension between her and Stanley, but the frosty reception she received only added to her distress.Mr. Carter, Stanley's grandfather, stood at the top of the grand staircase, his stern gaze fixed upon her. "Barbara," he greeted her curtly, barely acknowledging her presence. "Mr. Carter," she replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "I hope I'm not intruding. I just needed some time away..." Barbara said, He interrupted her, his voice laced with accusation. "You know very well why you're not welcome here. You're the reason my grandson took Bernard abroad without my consent!" Mr. Carter explained, Barbara was more frustrated and devastated at his words. She had known that Stanley's decision to take his son away had caused a rift between them, but she never expected it to have consequences beyond their relationship. "I did
Meanwhile, Stanley's grandfather, Mr. Carter, couldn't shake off the thought of why Stanley had taken Bernard abroad, He couldn't understand why his grandson would choose to keep his own son away from him,Mr. Carter's worry grew day by day, and he couldn't help but continuously ask and disturb Stanley, pleading for him to bring back Bernard."Stanley, my boy," Mr. Carter said with a trembling voice. "Why won't you bring Bernard back? I miss him dearly."Stanley sighed and tried to come up with another excuse. "Grandfather, it's for Bernard's safety. The security situation here is unpredictable. It's safer for him to stay abroad for now." Stanley said. "But, Stanley, we have the means to protect him here," Mr. Carter argued. "I can hire the best security team money can buy. Please, bring him back." Mr Carter explained, Stanley looked into his grandfather's eyes and saw the concern and love he held for Bernard,He was feeling guilty but held firm. "I understand your worries, grandf
Five hours had passed since the tragic incident, and Stanley finally mustered the strength to make the devastating phone call. With a heavy heart, he dialed Larissa's number, praying that she would pick up."Hello?" Larissa's voice sounded weak, almost as if she had been crying."Larissa, it's Stanley," he spoke softly, his voice trembling. "I have some bad news. Bernard... he's gone." Stanley said, The line fell silent for a moment, and Stanley could hear the sound of Larissa gasping for air. Then, a heart-wrenching sob ripped through the receiver, causing Stanley to feeling guilty, "No, no, it can't be true," Larissa choked out between sobs. "Bernard... he can't be dead." Larissa said, Stanley's heart ached as he listened to Larissa's anguish. He wished he could be there with her, to hold her and comfort her in this painful moment."Larissa, I'm so sorry," Stanley offered, his voice filled with emotions. "My friends are taking his body to be buried. They're making all the arran
When Larissa had finished mourning her son Bernard, she gathered herself up and began picking up the broken pieces of her life. Determined to move forward, she reached out to her mentor, Dr. Brownies, and her boss at the Information Recruiter, the director. "Hello, Dr. Brownies," Larissa said as she nervously dialed his number. "It's Larissa. I... I think I'm ready to refresh my employment appointment. I want to revalidate all my documents and focused on my two daughters and my career,” Larissa said,Dr. Brownies, who had been a guiding light in Larissa's career, was pleased to hear her determination. "Larissa, it's wonderful to hear you say that," he replied with genuine excitement. "I have no doubt that you'll shine once again. Let's start by reviewing your qualifications and updating your certifications. We'll make sure you're fully prepared to show the world what you're capable of." Dr, Brownies said,“Thanks so much, Dr, Brownies, I really appreciates,” Larissa said, and s
When Larissa's phone buzzed with an incoming call, she glanced at the screen and saw that it was Barbara calling, She was scared, and A surge of frustration, fear and anger was written all over her, and without thinking twice, she swiftly switched off the phone.She didn't want anything to do with Barbara or hear anything from her. Feeling the need to share her distress, Larissa hastily dialed Harriet's number. As the phone rang, she found herself nervously tapping her foot on the floor. Finally, Harriet answered,"Hey, Larissa, what's going on?" Harriet asked,Larissa took a deep breath and began explaining the situation. "Harriet, it's Stanley and Barbara again. They're trailing me. I don't know what they want or why they won't leave me alone." Larissa explained, Concern sounds In Harriet's voice. "Oh no, Larissa. I can't believe they're back at it,” Harriet said, “Are you safe? What are you going to do?" She asked, Larissa glanced around the room, her eyes landing on the ca
Larissa looked out of the window as the aircraft began to ascend, leaving the troubles of her past life behind. She was relieved and more relaxed as she settled into her seat, the familiar hum of the plane's engines providing a soothing backdrop to her thoughts,Beside her, Ruthie, the nanny, sat with the two babies in her arms. They were both fast asleep, oblivious to the chaos that had enveloped their mother's life in recent months. The journey to Florida was not just a vacation; it was an escape from her ex-husband and his girlfriend, Barbara, who had caused her so much pain and had tried to delay her journey to success.As the flight attendants prepared for takeoff, Larissa turned to Ruthie and whispered, "I can't believe we've finally made it. It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders." Larissa said, Ruthie smiled warmly. "You deserve this break, Larissa. You've been through so much, and now it's time to focus on yourself and your babies." Ruthie said, Laris
Larissa and the nanny, Ruthie, had been working tirelessly since they arrived at their new apartment In Florida, They decided to take a break and rest for a few hours while the babies were napping. Larissa thought it would be a good time to run some errands and buy groceries for the house."I'm going to head out and buy groceries, Ruthie," Larissa announced as she grabbed her purse. "Is there anything you need?" she asked, Ruthie smiled and shook her head. "No, thank you, Larissa. I'll stay here and tidy up the kitchen. Take your time." Ruthie said, Larissa nodded and headed out the door, grateful for Ruthie's presence. She knew taking care of twin babies was no easy task, and having Ruthie around was a blessing. As she headed to the nearest supermarket, Larissa made a mental list of all the things they needed at home, Once at the store, Larissa grabbed a cart and started navigating through the aisles. She knew exactly what she needed, having done this countless times before.
The sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow across the room as Larissa slowly opened her eyes. She groaned as she realized she had overslept. Hastily, she threw off the covers and jumped out of bed, her bare feet hitting the cold floor.With a sense of urgency, Larissa made her way to her babies' room, eager to check on them. However, as she entered the room, she was met with an unexpected sight. Her twin babies, Juliana and Juliet were widely awake and giggling, their tiny fingers playfully exploring the world around them.Surprised but equally delighted, Larissa couldn't help but smile at the sight before her. She approached the crib and gently cradled Juliana in her arms, marveling at how fast they were growing. Just then, she heard a yawning behind her,Turning around, Larissa found Ruthie, and the babies's manny, slowly waking up. "Larissa," she said with a sleepy smile, "finally, I had my first night peacefully in Florida." Ruthie said,Relieved to hear that Ru