“I don't know if you'll hate me for this, but I need to get it off my chest. The reason I got close to you was because I needed you to trust me blindly. My mother was being manipulated and blackmailed by Mrs. Lain. To help my mum out, I had to do as she requested. She was in a dilemma, trust me. At first, I really did want to go ahead with it after you said I was just a tool to destroy the Lains. I was upset and decided to follow up with the plan, but then with time, I found out that you didn't mean what you said to Rickard. I had a rethink. I didn't want to go through with the plan, but then Racheal's mother kept threatening me,” Ivy explained, her head down, unable to look Lucas in the eyes.Lucas, dazed, didn't know what to say, just kept acknowledging Racheal. Ivy continued, tears dropping from her eyes: “I do not still know what Mrs. Lain has got over my mum, but all I know is that I was made to make you trust me and also fall in love with me, then to have sexual intercourse wit

Lucas sat in the sterile waiting room, his leg bouncing nervously as he clutched his phone, waiting for any news about Ivy. He dialed Rickard's number, his voice tense as he spoke,"Rickard, I need you to find out who's behind this. I have a feeling it's Flint Lockwood. I need to know for sure."As he hung up, the doors to the surgery room swung open, and a team of doctors emerged. Lucas's heart raced as he stood up, his eyes searching for any sign of hope. The lead surgeon approached him, her eyes filled with exhaustion but also a glimmer of relief. "The surgery was successful," she said with a small smile.Lucas let out a breath he didn't realize he had been holding and thanked the doctor profusely. As he turned to sit back down, Ivy's mother, Mrs. Sannis, approached him. Her eyes were red from crying, and her voice trembled as she spoke, "Lucas, I don't want to be rude, but I can't bear to see my daughter hurt like this anymore. Please stay away from her. Your enemies are dangero

At the hospital, Ivy was getting ready as she had already been discharged. Leaving the hospital building accompanied by her mom, they walked side by side, taking in the fresh air and the warmth of the sun on their faces.As they strolled towards the parking lot, Ivy's mom asked, "How are you feeling, sweetheart? Are you ready to get back home and rest?"Ivy let out a sigh of relief and replied, "Mom, I can't even explain how good it feels to be out of that hospital bed. I'm definitely ready to go home and relax."Her mom smiled warmly, her eyes filled with a mix of concern and love. "I'm just glad you're finally on the road to recovery, Ivy. It's been a tough journey, but you've shown so much strength."Ivy nodded, grateful for her mom's support. "I couldn't have done it without you, Mom. Your presence and encouragement kept me going, even on the roughest days."As they reached the car, Ivy's mom opened the door for her. Ivy eased herself into the passenger seat, feeling a sense of co

As the Lain family made their way to the Bryan empire, tensions ran high in the car. The air was thick with unresolved tension, and the weight of unspoken words hung heavily between them. The conversation turned to Lucas, they discussed how to mend the strained relationship with him, hoping to find a way to bridge the growing gap between them. Praise is still unhappy with the decision."But dear, why don't we just let it be, I don't want to feel lower than I feel." She said to her husband pleadingly."But then dear, we have a reason for going to meet him and tender our apologies. Just let's do good things for once, we've hurt him alot. What do you think Racheal…..?""Mom, Dad, I know we've caused Lucas a lot of trouble and embarrassment. I really want to find a way to make amends with him.""You're right, Racheal. We've made mistakes, and it's important that we acknowledge them. We need to figure out how to approach Lucas and show him that we're truly sorry." Praise agreed."We can st

“I’m really sorry to hear about Racheal’s dad. It must be a difficult and emotional time for everyone. Take heart, dear; death is inevitable. I’ve had my own fair share,” Stephanie said as she consoled Praise Lain.The priest started the prayers, and everybody bowed their heads, joining him in prayer.“Dear friends and family, we gather here today to pay our final respects to Raphael Lain. Let us take a moment to offer our prayers and blessings for his soul.”As the priest began to bless the coffin, a sudden scream interrupted the solemn atmosphere. Praise, overwhelmed with grief, expressed her anguish.“No! Lucas and Rickard shouldn’t be allowed here! The Bryans caused my husband’s death!”The priest paused for a moment, acknowledging Praise’s outburst and the pain she was going through.“Praise, I understand that you’re hurting right now, but let us try to find solace in this moment of remembrance. We are here to honor Raphael’s memory and support one another during this difficult t