All Chapters of KICKED LIKE A DOG, RETURNED LIKE A HIDDEN HEIR: Chapter 91
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Invitation
Chapter 92The next morning, breakfast at the Vega household was quiet. Mrs. Vega sat at the table reading a magazine, pretending to be relaxed. Selena ate in silence, eyes fixed on her plate.Halfway through the meal, Mrs. Vega spoke without looking up. “I thought about what you said last night.”Selena glanced at her cautiously. “And?”Mrs. Vega folded her magazine, placing it neatly on the table. “You were right. I shouldn’t use you to fix my mistakes. I’ll handle the invitation myself.”Selena raised an eyebrow. “You’re not going to trick him?”Her mother gave a small smile. “No tricks. Just an honest attempt to apologize.”Selena didn’t believe her, but she wanted to. “Promise me, Mom.”Mrs. Vega placed a hand over her chest. “I promise.”But Selena noticed something — that glint in her mother’s eyes, that same spark she’d seen too many times before whenever she was plotting something.It made her stomach twist.---That evening, Selena overheard her mother on the phone in her st
The Unexpected Turn
Chapter 93The morning sunlight filtered through the tall glass windows of the Morrelo mansion, reflecting off the white marble floors and bouncing onto the elegant chandeliers that hung from the ceiling. The house was calm, filled with the faint scent of freshly brewed coffee and the low murmur of the staff moving about their daily routines.Mrs. Morrelo sat gracefully in the living room, sipping her coffee as one of the butlers approached with a golden tray in hand. On it lay a cream-colored envelope sealed with a rose-gold crest — the Vega family insignia.“Madam,” the butler said respectfully, “this just arrived for you. It was hand-delivered from Mrs. Vega’s residence.”Mrs. Morrelo frowned slightly, lowering her cup. “Mrs. Vega?” she repeated, her tone carrying equal parts curiosity and disbelief. “She has the nerve to send me something after everything that happened?”“Yes, madam. It appears to be an invitation,” the butler replied and gently handed her the envelope.She accept
Unfortunate incident
Chapter 94The day of the event arrived faster than expected. The Morrelo household buzzed with quiet energy as the family prepared for the evening.The staff moved with precision — steaming suits, polishing shoes, and preparing the car. Mrs. Morrelo wore a floor-length ivory gown that shimmered under light, while Alexander dressed in a deep navy tuxedo that complimented his tall frame.Mr. Morrelo joined them in a crisp black suit, looking every bit the dignified businessman.“Are we ready?” he asked, glancing at his watch.Mrs. Morrelo nodded. “Everything’s in place. Let’s make this appearance brief.”Alexander smiled faintly. “You say that now, but you know how these events go.”She gave him a playful side glance. “Then we’ll leave after dessert.”They all laughed quietly, stepping outside where their black limousine waited. The night air was cool, and the sound of the city faded behind the quiet hum of the car engine as they pulled away from the mansion.---Inside the car, Alexan
The Price of Exposure
Chapter 95 – The world felt heavy like the air itself refused to move.For three long days, the Morrelo mansion stood in uneasy silence. The grandeur that once symbolized wealth and power now felt hollow, swallowed by fear and uncertainty.It all began with the crash the one sound that still echoed in everyone’s minds. The sound of screeching tires. Metal crushing against metal. Shattered glass raining like ice. A scene that refused to fade no matter how hard anyone tried.The Night of the AccidentThe truck had come out of nowhere.In the midst of pounding rain and flashing headlights, it had sped across the divider, skidding violently before colliding head-on with the Morrelo limousine. The sound of impact was enough to silence the street.Within minutes, smoke filled the air, horns blared, and strangers were screaming for help.A man in a brown jacket was the first to reach the wreckage. He yanked open the back door with trembling hands. “Call an ambulance!” he shouted. “There are
The Weight of Guilt
Chapter 96The night felt endless.Rain tapped gently against the glass window of the Vega residence, creating a rhythmic sound that only deepened the tension in the room. The house, usually alive with chatter and soft music, now sat in heavy silence.Selena hadn’t slept in three days. Her face was pale, her eyes swollen from crying. Every time she tried to close her eyes, she saw it again the image of Alexander smiling at her before stepping into the car with his parents. The laughter, the brief wave goodbye… and then, later that night, the news.The accident.Her mind wouldn’t stop replaying it, over and over, like a cruel punishment.She sat on the edge of her bed, her hands trembling as she scrolled through the news articles on her phone. Every headline stabbed her chest harder:“Morrelo Heir in Critical Condition After Tragic Crash.”“Morrelo Family Survives Fatal Accident Son in Coma.”“Speculations Rise: Was It an Attack?”Selena dropped her phone and buried her face in her h
Confrontation
Chapter 98Mrs. Vega’s hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, knuckles white. Her mind replayed every conversation she’d ever had with Mrs. Donato — the arrogance, the veiled threats, the way she had looked down on her family.“You think you can outsmart me, Lucia?” she muttered bitterly to herself as the city lights blurred past her windshield. “You think you can touch what’s mine and get away with it?”Her speed increased. The rain lashed against the windows, lightning flashing in the distance. The wipers swayed back and forth furiously, struggling to keep up.But she didn’t slow down.By the time she pulled into the Donato Tower’s private parking lot, it was nearly midnight. The building’s exterior gleamed with cold white light — the kind that made it look more like a fortress than a corporate headquarters.Security guards moved aside as soon as they recognized her. They could tell by her expression that this was not a social visit.Mrs. Vega stormed through the glass doors, her
The Hospital Visit
Chapter 99 The morning sunlight crept timidly through the half-drawn curtains of Selena’s room, casting long golden lines across the floor. She sat on the edge of her bed, dressed in a soft cream blouse and dark jeans, staring blankly at the wall. Her fingers fiddled nervously with the silver bracelet on her wrist — a gift from Alexander on her last birthday.She’d been trying for days to gather the courage to visit him. Every time she thought about it, her heart twisted painfully. She wanted to see him to talk to him, even if he couldn’t respond. But she also dreaded the thought of facing Mrs. Morrelo and her husband.They had every reason to hate her.The accident had happened because of her mother’s invitation because of her.The guilt was eating her alive.There was a knock at the door.“Come in,” Selena murmured without looking up.Mrs. Vega stepped in quietly, her heels clicking softly against the wooden floor. She wore a simple but elegant outfit — a navy blue dress with her
stand strong.
The Doctor’s OfficeMeanwhile, in another part of the hospital, Mr. Morrelo sat opposite Dr. Keane, the family’s private physician.The doctor adjusted his glasses, his expression serious. “Mr. Morrelo, your son’s condition is stable, but he’s still unresponsive. The swelling in his brain has reduced slightly, which is good news, but there’s still a risk.”Mr. Morrelo’s jaw tightened. “How long until he wakes up?”The doctor hesitated. “It’s hard to say. It could be days… or weeks. Sometimes, cases like this take months.”Silence hung in the air for a moment.Dr. Keane continued carefully, “We also ran additional tests on the car’s black box and the impact data. The results are… troubling.”Mr. Morrelo leaned forward. “Go on.”“The impact pattern suggests the truck that hit your car wasn’t accidental. It maintained a straight, high-speed trajectory for over forty meters before impact — no attempt to brake, no deviation. Whoever was driving intended to hit you.”Mr. Morrelo’s face dark
The Decision
Chapter 101 The hospital room had grown too familiar — too quiet, too heavy with the smell of antiseptic and memories.It had been a month since the accident.A month since the Morrelo family’s life stopped moving forward.Every morning, the same ritual: Mrs. Morrelo sat beside Alexander’s bed, brushing his hair, wiping his hands with a warm towel, talking to him even when she knew he couldn’t hear. Every evening, Mr. Morrelo came after work, bringing updates, sitting silently by the window while the city lights blinked outside like a heartbeat.But inside the room, time didn’t move.Machines beeped softly in rhythm. The curtains rarely opened. Flowers from visitors had long wilted, leaving behind only the faint scent of decay mixed with hope that refused to die completely.That morning, Dr. Keane entered the room quietly, his white coat rustling as he flipped through Alexander’s chart. His expression was unreadable — and that alone made Mrs. Morrelo’s stomach twist.She was sitting
overseas
Chapter 102That evening, the Vega house was quiet too. Selena sat by the window, scrolling aimlessly through her phone when her mother walked in.“Did you hear?” Mrs. Vega asked.Selena looked up, startled. “Hear what?”“The Morrelos are taking Alexander overseas. Switzerland. Some special hospital.”Selena froze. “When?”“In a few days, I think. They’re already preparing.”Selena’s throat tightened. She turned her face toward the window, blinking hard. “So they’re really leaving.”Mrs. Vega crossed her arms. “It’s for the best, Selena. Maybe he’ll finally get better there.”Selena didn’t respond. Her heart ached at the thought of not seeing him again — not even being able to visit, to sit by his bed, to talk to him like she had.Her mind flooded with memories — their fights, their laughter, the way he’d look at her when he was teasing her. Now he was going away, and she didn’t even get to say goodbye properly.She stood suddenly. “I have to see him.”Mrs. Vega frowned. “Now? It’s la