"You have no idea what I've done for your father, so you have no right to speak to me like that!" She yelled, full of resentment."You know, Celeste, you know just a fraction compared to the whole truth. You even reopened that cunning woman's case, huh? Why? Because of the evidence handed to you by the Riofloridas and the Fuentebellas?""It's because they're more believable than you! You were my dad's mistress! You did everything to remove Mommy from her position, and you took her place as the wife and queen of the Yuchengcos! You're too greedy. You're too hungry and thirsty for love and wealth because you've never experienced it, not once!" I exclaimed, painfully recovering from her slap.My teeth were gritted, and I cursed multiple times."You deliberately got pregnant by dad! You planned everything and succeeded! You and your best friend, William Johnsons, right? You kidnapped Mom, took her to Aomori, and killed her there, right? Tell me that the accusations against y

To Aurora: Just for a little while. I just want to see him, Au. Please.From Aurora: Celeste, what you're saying isn't possible. Have you forgotten your last encounter with Arik? If we hadn't been there, he might have pushed you away.To Aurora: I won't show myself to him. I just want to see him. I miss him so much. Please.From Aurora: God, you're so stubborn. If Oliver finds out about this, he'll be mad at me.To Aurora: He won't find out.Aurora: Wait for me there!A few minutes passed before Aurora arrived. Fortunately, Oliver wasn't home, and everyone was already asleep. We quickly sneaked out towards the bar where Arik was. I took out my phone and typed there before showing it to Aurora.How did you know he's at the bar? Who's with him?"Someone from his staff told me. They all decided to go out, and he went along. Yumi is with him too," she said, causing me to freeze.My hands trembled. I felt like I couldn't speak even more.Yumi, the only woman he remembers for some unknown r

"Mommy, when will Daddy come back to us. Is he still on vacation?" Ariah asked me while I looked at the large mirror in our room.I could see her reflection beside me, brushing the hair of her doll.As much as I wanted to answer her, I wished I could tell her the truth, but I couldn't. What if I told her, and it only confused her more? How would I explain everything to her when I couldn't speak?She lifted her gaze to me and handed me her notebook. I took it and quickly wrote down just enough for her to understand each word.It will take some time, baby. Hopefully, things will get better, and he'll be back with us soon. Don't lose hope, okay?I saw her furrow her brow as she read what I wrote. After a while, she looked at me again and hugged me tightly."I understand, Mom. I know you're also having a hard time because he's not here now. I'm here, though. While Daddy is away, I'll be strong for you."I gasped when I heard her say that. I qu

"Tell them my name. The full name. Quickly!""Let me go first. You've been at it since earlier!" Kim interjected, stopping Aurora and stepping forward."Tell them how beautiful I am, Celeste." She instructed me.I just stared at the two of them like they were crazy. They've been asking me to do this since a while ago, and I can't tell if they're messing with me or genuinely happy for me."Y-you both can leave now," I stammered with my still shaky voice.They both clapped their hands in excitement, shouting even louder. I'm not sure if we're audible outside my office, and I'd be embarrassed if we were."Oh my God! Oh my God! It's true! You can talk again! Damn, Celeste! I'm so happy for you!" Aurora exclaimed with joy, bounding over to me to give me a hug."You're acting like an idiot! She attended a meeting earlier, you know. What more proof do you need?" Kim teased her and approached me for a hug as well. We ended up in a group hug."But I'm

From Rusty: Let me know when you're going. I'll come with you, Celeste.From Rusty: Please take care.I smiled at the message from Rusty. I quickly replied and then headed to Ariah's room. I found her there, writing quietly at her small study table, her unicorn beside her. When I looked at what she was writing, it seemed to be a journal."Is my baby busy?" I playfully asked as I sat down on the floor near her.She glanced at me and gave a subtle smile. "I'm writing my diary, Mommy.""Wow, you never told me you have a diary."She paused in her writing and adjusted her long, curly hair."I'll give you this when I finish filling up this whole notebook," she said. I smiled and nodded.I stared at her for a moment. She looks so much like me, but she inherited her eyes from Arik. They have the same eye color and shape—almond-shaped—so when she's angry, sulking, or sad, she resembles her father."I