Tara jerked up from the seat, the chair scrapped hard on the Marble. Even though Dora was cruel to her, even though she had hurt her again and again, hearing her panicking voice over the call made her heart skipped.
"Dora, why are you sounding like that..where are you?" She stammered, the phone planted to her ear. "Im.. outside... the hospital.." Dora's voice cracked through the speaker. "Hello..Dora.." But the connection had snapped. Tara's heart raced with panic. She hurriedly left the lobby. The cold air hit her face, fluttering her hair. She looked around the premise for the familiar face of Dora but she didn't see anyone. She decided to dail her number again. It rang and went to voicemail. Her heart beat quickened. "Where could she be?" She extended the search to the curb. The road was buzzing with cars passing along. Suddenly, a black Van pulled over at her side with a screech. The door was already opened. A strong hand pulled her into the Van. The door slammed shut before she could even scream. The Van pulled over at the back of a tall hotel building. Men dressed in black suit with the badge of Blackthorn family poured out from the Van. Five of them. One of them lifted an unconscious Tara to his shoulder. Lastly, Dora stepped out of the Van with a wicked grin on her face. The men used the back door to arrive at the VIP floor of the building. One pushed the door of room 0001 opened and they all walked in. Jackson Blackthorn was waiting inside. The room reek of alcohol. Jackson unbuttoned his shirt halfly. Immediately he saw the men return with Tara, a wide ugly grin spread over his face. He clapped. "Well, well, look at the beauty. Not so tough without his gambler husband throwing petty kicks for her." Dora Clicked into the room, her hips swaying against the fabrics of the expensive gown. She smiled confidently. "I told you it was going to be easy." She said. Jackson pulled her against his chest, his arms wrapped around her possessively. He kissed her hungrily. Dora smiled against his lips. Then she pulled away, forcing a frown into her expression. She folded her arm on her chest and turned away from Jackson, feigning anger. "You know I couldn't stand it when you came to our place l asking for the divorce." She said, jealousy leaking from in her voice. Jackson scoffed. "Really?" He took one step closer, his head titled with a smug smirk on his lips. "Are you jealous of your stepsister, huh?" He walked towards her. Their body met. He wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered into her ear softly. "You know the plan, Dora," He drawled, glancing at Tara who was laid on the bed unconscious. "She's just a useful instrument I needed to grow my family's entertainment industry. But not anymore. We can get someone better than her. I only want to make Zane suffer. I'll make him knee in my front and bleed while he watches the woman he thought he could protect suffer."Latest Chapter
Chapter 78: Andrew is back
"Promise me something, Zane," Agatha said softly, "that you won't leave me again."Zane smiled faintly. Genuine. "I promise, sister," he said with an assuring smile. "Now that I'm here, no one is going to hurt you anymore." He said.Agatha nodded gently, her smile spreading, she pulled him into a hug once more. "I'm sorry too." She said on her shoulder. "I hit you."Zane let out a small laugh. "You don't need to apologize, Sister. I understand." He said.Agatha smiled widely, hands on his shoulder, looking all over him. "You're bigger now. What has Tara been giving you to eat that make you this thick?" Zane laughed. "You're equally looking more older, Sister." Zane said, his smile dropping slightly. "It's about time you stop those hard works and focus on something that'll give you comfort and money. And Rose too. She just received an offer from one of the best schools in the main city. She'll have the chance to participate in an international debate competition. It comes with a lot
Chapter 77: The reunion
Mrs. Coker knocked the door gently, once, and she pushed it, stepping into the room quietly.Agatha sat at the edge of the bed, doing nothing, her expression hardened, arms crossed on her lap.Mrs. Cooker stared at her silently without moving for about two seconds before she walked over and sat closely beside her."Agatha." She called, her voice quiet, the voice of a mother who was about to give late night advice to her beloved daughter. Her voice carried understanding. "I understand your anger. You feel neglected. Your brother had made mistakes in the past, but that's what makes him a human. That is what human beings do. We all make mistakes, pick irrational decisions and regret it later. But that doesn't stop him from being your blood."The words hit something inside of Agatha but she didn't soften yet.Mrs. The Coker held her hand, squeezing it gently. "Listen, most people won't even see their wrong as wrong. But he realized it and came back to make this right. Please, don't kick h
Chapter 76: Over the meal
Everyone settled behind the wooden dining table. Zane and Tara juxtaposed, Agatha sat across from them with Rose beside her while Mrs. cooker sat at the head of the table. The air smell with the Aroma of Chicken and mushroom pasta prepared by Agatha and the sound of cutleries clicking against ceramic plates filled the room."I hope you'll enjoy the meal." Mrs. Cooker said, glancing over at Zane and Tara. "This is the best meal we currently have at home. The village is facing a lot these days. Insecurity and taxmen collecting our little penny is hindering us to get provisions from the main city. Most of the time, we pay them with our agricultural products when we don't have any money."Zane paused his meal, setting the fork against the plate with a faint sharp click. "Taxmen disturb you people here too, despite how local this place is?" He raised a brow. "You people are struggling here, they shouldn't make life harder for you more." He picked the fork and continued to eat. "But th
Chapter 75: Rose is back home
"If you drop that hand on her, " A deep commanding voice came from the back, "I swear it will be the last time you ever use it." Andrew's hand froze in the air. He turned around, standing there, a tall, broad-chested figure loomed over him, his expression carved from steel.Zane Mercer.Flanked at both sides were Tara and Rose."Who the heck are you riffraff!!" Andrew spat, struggling to break free from the iron grip. "Get your hands off me you damn village security!!" Zane held his gaze without blinking."You dare raise your hand at an old woman." He said, voice laced with disappointment. "You're disrespectful. Go on your knee now and beg!" Andrew burst out laughing now. He earlier didn't recognize Zane, his ex brother-in-law."So, it is you, Zane, the most useless dude in the community. Where the hell did you crawl out from you pathetic scumbag. Get your dirty hand off me!"Zane's expression remained cold indifferent. "I said...Knee.""Are you crazy?!" Andrew squealed, trying to
Chapter 74: The Land Waiver agreement
Agatha looked into the paper in her hand in confusion.The heading stared back at her in bold ink. LAND WAIVER AGREEMENT.He raised her head and looked back at Andrew, her ex-husband and Rose's father. Her brow tightened slightly in confusion."Land waiver agreement... Andrew I don't understand?""Cut the crap, Agatha!" Andrew cut her off rudely, spit flying from his alcohol polluted mouth. "The land at Raven ground. Sign it if you want me to help you with Rose's case. Without your signature, I'm not involved." Agatha's Brow knitted in surprise, her voice almost a whisper. "Andrew, Rose is our daughter. We both gave birth to her. How can you say something like this?" She berated quietly, her voice breaking slightly with emotions. "That land is the only inheritance left by my mum. Her grave is on that land. How can you make a materialistic attachment to saving your daughter? Our daughter?" Andrew scoffed, unmoved by the breaking woman. "From the moment you kicked me out of the marri
Chapter 72: Agatha and Andrew
Tara walked up to Zane slowly and reached out for the collar of his new shirt. The collar jutted up wrongly."You will be seeing your sister today after a long time," She said gently while adjusting his collar properly, folding down the flap. "You should look your best."A gentle smile formed on Zane's lips. He nodded gently."You're right." He said quietly, "It has been a while. I haven't checked on her for a long time yet indirectly, I brought trouble into their peaceful life. I'll make it up to them."Tara nodded her head gently, a genuine smile lingering over her face."I know you will." Tara said, trusting his words. Then a thought suddenly struck her mind. "Then I'll suggest you get her some gifts since it has been a while since you've last seen her.""You're right." Zane nodded at the suggestion. He held Tara's hand gently, his expression carrying a genuine smile. "Without you, what could I have done?" He teased and Tara's cheek flushed shyly. Zane also purchased some clothes
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