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220: NOW
They embraced each other and drew a deep breath, hoping the anxiety would subside a little before Achilles' arrival.Dr. Lloyd was equally shocked when Achilles consented to hear what the ladies had in store without getting pissed at him getting caught.During their call, Achilles, after a few moments of thought, asked Dr. Lloyd for Sharon's address while he gave him a time frame he'd most likely arrive.Sharon whispered as she drew an exasperated sigh, “Sweetheart, it's now or never. The time we wished he would hear us has come, we've got the opportunity to say what we hadn't in the long months. Stay strong dear.”Star sniffled as she shuddered in fear and tightened her grip on Sharon's shoulder. Both women had to draw strength from each other, that was all they got.Simultaneously, while on the road, Margaret mouthed, her tongue laced with doubts, “Warlord, I don't think it's a good idea to meet Star and her newly found mother. I still remember how she left you fighting for your lif
219: Her Apartment
Sharon Grace swallowed hard, her breath caught in her mouth as it stayed widened in disbelief.“Huh?”Still couldn't believe what she just heard from Dr. Lloyd. Star Hayden crossed her fingers, trying to subdue the uncertainty coursing through her veins.Both ladies exchanged puzzled eye contact and mouthed in almost unison. “Are you really sure he approved to grant us an audience?”Dr. Lloyd placed his arms in akimbo style, “Y'all were bluffing about having an audience on the high table?”Sharon's voice crept out but filled with cracks, “No—no, not that… we didn't expect the Warlord to grant us audience in a short time. Maybe a couple of weeks… perhaps.”Dr. Lloyd huffed and clicked his tongue in exhaustion. For a moment, he thought they weren't serious about speaking with Achilles. If that was the situation, how would he handle that after bringing their request to light?Star Hayden’s lips parted, her arms folded as she shivered nonstop. “I think my mum should go alone while I…”Sha
218: Get Ready
While that was ongoing, Sharon turned towards Star and chimed in, “Even in the shadows, he cared for Gabrielle more than you had.”Star froze in the process and could swear knowing the same thing. Little wonder that when she perceived his cologne at the hospital, she believed the good Samaritan was him, and the whole cover-up story from Leonard didn't really click for her.Star's knees buckled with emotions as she sniffled in guilt over how an exiled warlord, whom she denied access to the property he paid for, was knocked down by a moving car, would still find a way to be there for the little girl he was told wasn't his.Star inquired in a low tone. “But could that be possible?”Sharon gave a calm beam. “Have you wondered why Gabrielle is always happier after attending her art and dance sessions?”Star narrowed her eyes as the past events struck her once again. She had been distracted so much that she couldn't notice what had been staring right at her eyes all along and it took someon
217: The High Table
Dr. Lloyd stared at Star Hayden who in return gave him a blank wink. He redirected his focus on Sharon Grace and nodded.Sharon stepped out from the wallpaper and approached them with her arms folded.From her expression, she didn't quite know where to begin, but she knew she had to talk about it regardless.She reached out to Dr. Lloyd's hands and mouthed in calmness. “We really need your help, doctor.” He watched her with an inquiring glance, wondering what she meant.Star leaned closer and was struck in anticipation. She didn't understand what ‘we’ represented. The last time she checked she hadn't known the real Sharon till barely two hours ago.Dr. Lloyd had wanted to ask the obvious question thudding in his heart but chose to stay silent and listen further.“We need you to get us to the high table for an audience.”Dr. Lloyd grinned for a moment and ceased laughing when her expression remained serious.“Wait? You're actually serious? Get you to the high table? What exactly are we
216: “We're Even”
Dr. Lloyd and Star gazed in outright confusion and followed behind in slight hesitation. Sharon leaned closer to Star again and whispered, “I once told you that I'd tell you all therein but I'd need your help and that of another.”Star nodded affirmatively as she remembered Sharon had made similar statements less than an hour ago.Sharon beamed and completed her punchy speech. “It seemed like what I was looking for had tiptoed to my doorstep.”Star winked at Dr. Lloyd to get into the living room. Her curiosity piqued per second and she'd love to see how everything would unfold.Dr. Lloyd’s heartbeat jolted in uncertainty as he adhered and walked beside Star while led by Sharon Grace.It was weird that he was supposed to obtain information about Sharon and Star without raising eyebrows. Not only was he caught— he was also invited inside to hear the full information he sought.He didn't make sense of what Sharon was up to but whatever it was should be better than pulling the trigger on
215: One Stone For Multiple Birds
Dr. Lloyd swallowed, the sweat not only clustered on his face but was also evident in his palms. His eyes widened while responding in a stutter tone, “I-I, emm… let's just pretend like y'all didn't… see me. I'd leave immediately…” Sharon Grace let out a short, sinister scoff and moved closer to him, the pistol firm in her fingers. “I didn't know a comedian came spying in my household. You must really have some nerves. Don't you?” In seconds, Star's eyes flickered a thousand times, still struck in confusion on what to say and how to come in with the situation. She didn't suspect for a moment that Dr. Lloyd would tail her down to Sharon's apartment. There was something about his presence that she hadn't figured out, although he didn't strike her as a criminal. Then her voice hit across the ongoing back and forth, “Dr. Lloyd, are you working for Felix Jacobs, did he get you into all of this?” Dr. Lloyd huffed with mixed emotions, his eyes darted in puzzlement, “Felix? Oh n
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