They were about to discuss what happened when Victoria came into the scene.  His mother looked at him and nodded. She gave Althea a one last pat on her back and finally gave the both of them a distance. “What will you do about your shop? Want us to rebuild it with you?” Shaking her head, Althea replies. “No but thank you for the offer. I can manage.” “How?” “How…?” Althea raised a brow. “Victoria, I own another two other shops. It’s okay. Besides, I have my friend backing me up.” “Ah!” Victoria nodded in realization. “It was foolish of me to forget about that! What a shame…” “Pardon?” “Nothing!” She smiled again. “By the way… Where are you sleeping? You and Kai?” &ldqu

CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONE:A Nobody-- Becca decided to stay with them until she finds an apartment and a new work. The haunt is awfully slow, so bitten with the guilt of something she didn’t do, Althea was still paying for her when she babysits Kai whenever she has to go out to do something. Before Becca was able to find a new job, Jack expressed his sadness to Althea about what happened to the shop. He blamed himself for not guarding the shop that day. If he did, he might even stop the fire before spreading or stopped that man before he can even light a speck of fire. Althea just shook her head and laughed it off, saying it was nobody’s fault. Although it was pretty ironic for her to say that since she herself was feeling guilty. Later that day, he also passed his resignation letter to Althea. She was worried at first, thinking that he might not see a job immediately, but Jack assured her that he already found one, he ev

CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREE:A man with a silver eye-- That day, Althea was busy watching out for Kai to be bothered by the continuous ringing and buzzing of her phone. There was nothing more important than her child’s safety. Althea watched from afar as her son rode a horse in the merry-go-round ride. Kai searched for her face and when their eyes met, the young boy beamed at her. His eyes were going into slits in happiness and with one hand, he waved at her. Althea’s heart thump in nervousness, thinking that her son might fall from the horse, but seeing that his figure did not wobble at all, she sighed in relief and waved back at him. Then she mouthed at him, “Be careful!” Her son obediently nodded his head and once again held the pole of the horse with two hands. Althea let out a small chuckle before letting her eyes stray at the place where they’re at. The amu

 CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE:Storming Out-- Althea looked on the corner of her eyes and saw Tyler driving seriously. His face was devoid with emotion, but you can see his jaw tightening. Althea looked down and saw that the hands that were stirring the wheel have their veins bulging. He was gripping her wheels too tight.    Althea was surprised when she saw this, it was like the first lesson on her college days that aims to refresh the knowledge she has on it when she was in elementary. She knew what he was feeling even without it showing clearly on his face.  It was like her seeing the him when they were younger. When he used to give her a silent treatment whenever he was angry. But even him being angry, he still won’t forget to open doors for her.  Althea removed her gaze on him and looked outside the window. It was a sunny day, there were only a few ca

CHAPTER EIGHTY-SEVEN:Another guest-- Morning the next day, Althea woke up earlier than anyone in the house can. She went downstairs and tried to find the kitchen in the massive vacation house of Tyler. When she finally found it, she already wasted 10 minutes of her life.  Althea can do nothing but sigh deeply because of it. They had no chance to explore the house yesterday, after Tyler told where hers and Kai’s room is, which is the room right next to his by the way, she and her son went there and locked themselves in. It was also the time for his sleep, so she slept with him.  Both were tired from the chaotic morning they had.  When they woke up, it was already 8 in the evening. Tyler was considerate and he just sent a maid to bring their dinner in their room. Both ate and stayed in their room the whole night. Getting enough rest, Althea is full of energy.