Days went by, Naomi was still worried about her brother. She had not heard any news from Ariel since then. She had tried calling the woman but it didn't connect, or her call wasn't picked. Naomi felt she was insignificant but she also wanted to be carried along in the search of her brother. After all, they were related. Her only option has been to call Bella, who immediately booked her for an appointment. “Please don't tell her it's me. She may not want to see me." Naomi said, speaking to Bella. “What makes you think that? You are her sister-in-law." Bella furrowed her brows. Why would Ariel not want to meet with family? It was rather unlikely. Naomi sighed, “It's not what you think, Bella. Can you do this? Just for me." It was best to remain anonymous. “Sure. I don't think I'd be able to book an appointment then. I can tell you when she'd be free so you can come in, agreed?" Bella had no choice. If Nao

Ariel arrived at her mansion. Her heart clenched. The fact that it was negligence that placed Jeremy in such a state troubled her. Would Jeremy simply forgive her? “He has no choice. His mother would be dead without me." Ariel said. She clenched her fist, trying to expel the regret that passed through her. Jeremy was indebted to her, so he had no right not to refuse her. “I could bring Naomi to him every day as a way to make it up. He'd see that as my apology to him." Ariel thought. That was the best way to show him that she was sorry for the insults she had given him. The next day, Naomi was shocked when Ariel gave her call. Ariel had never called her before so it was rather strange. “Would you like to visit your brother today?” Ariel asked, causing a smile to form on Naomi’s lips. “Yes please but I have to go visit my mother first and bring her home. The doctor says she can be relea

“What do you think I should do, Noah?’ Ariel asked, her head buried in her palms. Throughout the last night, she couldn’t help but think deeply about what happened between her and Jeremy. Their conversation felt different. She wondered what went wrong that gave Jeremy such a drastic change. He could even talk back to her. “What do you mean? Is it about that man?” Noah asked, waving aside her question. Somehow, he didn’t want to talk about Jeremy. The moment he had with him the day before was humiliating. What he truly desired was for Ariel to leave the man. However, Noah didn’t say anything, knowing Ariel would never agree to him. “Yes. It’s about him. You saw the way he acted. Would he want a divorce?” Ariel groaned. Jeremy was getting to her nerves daily. Was she falling that badly for him? She shook her head, she would never let herself make that mistake. “Isn’t that good for you? He’s like a leech. I don’t like it. Wha

Jeremy’s eyes skimmed through his book but his mind had gone somewhere else.“Who would do such a thing to Ariel?” Although, he acted detached, he knew he still cared about Ariel. He didn’t like seeing the way she was troubled.She had looked fragile for a moment even when she desperately tried to act strong.“She should be able to take care of herself.” Jeremy sighed, keeping his focus on his book.A sound came from the door, Jeremy raised his head.“Mom?” Jeremy gasped. He removed the drip that was attached to his arms, and stood up from his bed.A sharp pain appeared in his left side, causing him to wince but he quickly masked the expression on his face with a smile.“Jeremy.” The middle-aged woman walked faster, eager to embrace her son. Behind the woman was a teenage girl, with smiles all over her face.“I have missed you, Mom.” Jeremy said, taking his mom in a warm hug.“I know, my son. I haven’t seen your face for weeks. I missed you too.”

Ariel rushed to her mansion, she had a feeling that Jeremy would make his way there. That was the only option he had. She knew he had no money to go anywhere else. Unknown to Ariel, Jeremy had gone along with his mother and sister to their family cottage. A black Mercedes Benz swerved to the front of the large gate of a mansion. Ariel opened the door of her car, stepping out. The key in her hands went into her pocket. “I wonder the look on his face when I see him.” Ariel muttered, unlocking the door to her mansion. She stepped inside, only to meet something entirely different. “Noah, what are you doing here?” Ariel’s brow furrowed, she stared at her brothers. They were all sitting together. “Ariel. You are here.” Noah stood up, he wondered what made her come. Had she finished with the police? “I was just about to call you over for the meeting.” Noah moved closer to her, ushering her to her seat. It was