The words hung heavy in the air, the finality of her decision echoing like a haunting melody. Allora had reached her breaking point, and the love that once bound them was now replaced by a desire for freedom and peace.
The room seemed to suffocate with tension as the truth of their broken marriage hung like a specter in the air. The love story that had once held so much promise was now a tangled web of lies and deceit.
Mason was shocked. He looked at her as though she was a stranger. It was the first time in three years that he was trying to understand what was on her mind.
But Allora did not care anymore.
With a heavy heart, Allora turned away from the man she once loved, the tears in her eyes a testament to the pain and sorrow she felt. The love she had once cherished was now a bittersweet memory, and as she walked away, she vowed to rebuild her life with the strength and resilience that had carried her through the darkest of times.
The room remained cloaked in silence, the aftermath of a love that had crumbled under the weight of lies and betrayal.
As Allora stumbled out of the hospital, her body felt like a fragile shell, drained of all energy. The adrenaline that had fueled her during the intense conflict with the bodyguards had now dissipated, leaving her weak and struggling to maintain her balance.
Clutching her phone tightly, Allora dialed a number she knew by heart. She needed help, someone she could trust in this moment of vulnerability.
A surge of relief washed over her when a black Lincoln pulled up in front of her. The door opened, and a handsome man in a well-tailored suit stepped out of the car.
Uncle Rowan, her trusted confidante and guardian, had come to her rescue. His strong presence was a reassuring sight amidst the chaos that had consumed her life.
But Allora's strength had reached its breaking point, and as soon as she saw him, she could no longer hold on. Her legs gave way, and she collapsed.
With swift reflexes, Uncle Rowan strode forward, his arms outstretched to catch Allora before she hit the ground. His face was a mix of concern and determination as he cradled her in his arms, her fragile form resting against his chest.
"Uncle Rowan..." Allora murmured, her voice barely audible. She felt safe and protected in his embrace.
"I am here, Allora," he said soothingly, his voice a gentle whisper. "You are safe now."
With a tenderness that only a father figure could possess, Uncle Rowan carefully lifted Allora into his arms. Her head rested against his shoulder, and she felt the steady rhythm of his heartbeat, a familiar and comforting sound that lulled her into a sense of security.
**
The atmosphere in the room was extremely tense.
Everyone was acutely aware of Mason's anger over what had just happened.
Even Kylie's attending doctor was trembling in fear.
Throwing the report to the floor, Mason glared at the doctor and asked coldly, "Kidney rupture? She needs a kidney transplant? What the hell is this?"
The doctor's forehead was slick with sweat. Unable to explain himself under Mason's scrutiny, he merely whimpered.
Mason gave the doctor a final warning.
"By making such a stupid mistake, you have shown me that you do not deserve to be a doctor anymore!"
The doctor shook like a leaf. He knew Mason was being serious. With just a few words, he would never be able to find work at a hospital ever again.
Trembling, the doctor finally told the truth.
"Miss Haywood ordered me to do it. I won't make the same mistake again. Please... please give me one more chance..."
"Get out!" Mason roared.
A bodyguard immediately dragged the doctor out.
Mason turned his head and studied Kylie's pale face. His eyes were full of disappointment. "You did this," he muttered coldly.
Kylie panicked and, in a quivering voice, said, "Mason, I did not mean it. It was only because Allora did not like it when you were nice to me, so I... I was angry and I wanted to teach her a lesson."
"Enough!" Mason did not want to hear it. "You wanted to teach her a lesson by making her give up a kidney? Kylie, I have been too lenient with you!"
Sensing that her situation was getting worse, Kylie began to cry.
"Mason, I was wrong! I was just so scared. After Jorge died, I had no one to rely on, and I was ill. I was afraid you'd leave me alone after you got married. Can you forgive me?"
At the sight of Kylie crying, Mason went soft.
"I promised Jorge that I would take care of you, and I would keep my word."
Kylie breathed a sigh of relief, and Mason continued, "But Allora is legally my wife. Do not play tricks on her anymore. I hope this will be the last of it."
Kylie was stunned.
"Mason, how can a poor country girl like Allora possibly deserve to be your wife? Hasn't she embarrassed you enough these past three years? Do you want to spend the rest of your life with her? Besides, she's so greedy, and she even wants to divorce you..."
"I do not want to hear about my marriage from you."
Mason's forbidding expression scared Kylie so much that she did not dare say anything more.
"Now, you just need to rest and think about what you have done."
Mason left the ward with an air of indifference, but he could not help secretly feeling annoyed about Allora's attitude earlier.
Mason's heart sank as Allora's words echoed in his mind. The thought of divorce had never crossed his mind, and he found himself grappling with a mixture of surprise and regret.
He had married Allora for all the wrong reasons, driven by a selfish need for convenience and control. His heart weighed heavily with the truth he had long denied – he had never truly loved her.
Guilt gnawed at Mason's conscience as he reflected on the three years of their marriage. Allora had been nothing but kind and compliant, willing to sacrifice her own dreams and desires to please him. He had taken advantage of her vulnerability, believing that her lack of resources and support would make her an easy pawn in his grand scheme.
As he looked back on their time together, he saw the moments when Allora's eyes sparkled with hope, her dreams just beyond her grasp. He had extinguished that light, suppressing her aspirations to mold her into the submissive wife he wanted.
The truth was, Allora's love had been genuine and selfless, while his had been hollow and selfish.
He assumed it was acceptable to maintain this sort of marriage.
If Kylie was the reason Allora wanted to divorce, he would explain the situation clearly to Allora and compensate her later.
Waving over his subordinate, Mason demanded, "Bring me my wife back, and do not let anything happen to her. Also, transfer five million to her account."
The subordinate appeared conflicted.
Mason frowned. "What's wrong?"
The subordinate looked uneasy. "After Mrs. Bryant left the hospital, she was picked up by a man in a luxury car."
"What did you say?"
Mason clenched his fists. He suddenly had a feeling that things were about to get out of his control.
In a low voice, Mason said, "Find her and the man. Then bring her back!"
Once again, Allora opened her eyes.This time, she was not in a ward, alone. She was in a warm and luxurious bedroom."Finally, after being away from home for three years, you are back. Why would you do this for a man?"Recognizing the voice, Allora turned her head.A tall, strong-looking man was sitting beside the bed. His face was handsome, and he radiated authority.At the sight of family, Allora burst into tears."Uncle Rowan, I was wrong. I never should have left home. I shouldn't have hurt you for an unworthy man. I am so sorry."Rowan Torres, an official in the army, softened when he saw his favorite niece crying. He held her patiently as she sobbed."It is okay. It is good to have you back!" Rowan said gently. "Lorrie, your parents died in an accident, and you were lost in the countryside. We tried so hard to find you. You are the treasure of the Torres family. We won't let anyone hurt you!"Just then, a greying man entered the bedroom. It was Aldo Torres, the owner of Univers
2 years later…Her eyelids gently trembled, responding to the caress of the cool morning breeze that delicately kissed her exposed skin, while a quilt modestly concealed the other half of her body.Her eyes struggled to open, but her other senses were acutely aware. Outside the window, a chorus of cheerful birdsong filled the air, signaling the arrival of a new day.The subtle fragrance of a familiar male cologne lingered in the room, intertwining with the soft, fresh breeze that gently swept over her skin, causing delightful goosebumps to rise.Her heart seemed to have a mind of its own, beating rapidly in response to the presence of someone she knew well. Slowly, the fog of sleep lifted, and her brain began to register her surroundings. As her vision cleared, memories of the previous night flooded back - wild memories of passion and connection shared with her ex-husband.She realized that the coming days would be filled with difficult decisions and emotional challenges, but for now,
**After the office hours were over, Sharon took Allora shopping for a new dress for the party. To her horror, Sharon chose a beige-colored bodycon dress with full net sleeves, making her fitted appearance stand out."Are you crazy? I am not wearing that dress. You know short dresses, and especially body-hugging ones, are not for me," Allora said in disbelief. She never expected her best friend not to know her clothing preferences."Oh, you always dress like an old lady in loose clothes, and the place we're going has a dress code. Oh... we have to buy sandals too." Sharon hustled her into the trial room.'You've seen worse in your life, and I want to make you forget the shit you went through for that asshole,' Sharon thought.Going to the party was just an excuse to get her out of her shell."Oh, you always dress like an old lady in loose clothes, and the place we're going has a dress code. Oh... we have to buy sandals too," Sharon hustled her into the trial room.'You've seen wors
With a threatening glare, he motioned for her to get in the car, and she obeyed, too terrified to resist any longer. The once familiar vehicle now felt like a suffocating cage.As the engine roared to life, the car began to move, taking her away from the safety of the club and deeper into the unknown. Her mind raced with a million questions, and yet, she knew better than to challenge him further.Inside the car, a tense silence enveloped them, broken only by the sound of Allora's shaky breaths.Her heart raced as Mason accelerated the car, making her grip the seat in fear. The sensation of speed overwhelmed her, and every turn felt like a whirlwind of terror. Allora tried to find strength within herself, but the fear was overwhelming, suffocating her every thought.Mason not iced her fear but showed no signs of concern or remorse. Instead, he smirked to himself, relishing the power he had over her emotions. The thrill of her vulnerability seemed to fuel him."Still the same, huh?" he
She could not help but smile at the sight of him, feeling a rush of warmth spread through her like a cozy embrace. Nestling on the bed, she curled up like a contented kitten, savoring the moment as she watched him with admiration.His cold eyes locked onto hers, and the weight of his words was enough to crush the little dream she had been holding onto."I see you are still the bitch you were back then."He did not mean it, right?The hurt in her heart was palpable, and she struggled to find the right words to defend herself. But he did not seem to care about her feelings as he continued, "A desperate woman like you, who can sleep with her ex-husband, can not imagine being around any man."Her vulnerability turned into a mix of anger and sadness. She wanted to explain that the night they spent together was an attempt to find closure, but she knew it would be futile. He had already made up his mind, and there was no room for understanding or empathy.'How can he do this to me?' she
"The whole night I did not sleep, worried where he took her, but her phone and purse were just with me," she added.Sharon.Elijah frowned and said, "but she was alone when I saw her, noI saw Mason nowhere."“What can you expect from a donkey who left his wife after inducing her to have an abortion,” she said."And now?" Elijah questioned taking a sip of tea.“I have already asked her parents for today's stay, let her rest and then maybe she'll talk, you know, unless she wants to no one can make her talk”, Sharon said as she looked at the sleeping Allora.“So, I will see you two at the office tomorrow, let me know if you need anything,” Elijah said.When Sharon went to wake Allora, she screamed. She was lying on the ground with blood oozing from her slashed wrist. She immediately called Elijah and they took her to the hospital.“Elijah, since I am indebted to you once, I will not report you to the police, you know the rules”, said his friend who was a doctor."She is not in danger
He once again looks around at the somber faces as he lingers for a few seconds over the couple at the back of the room and then says "Well good luck and good morning to you all" with that he leaves the room.I have seen that woman before somewhere and why does this guy look familiar too, Mason thought as he left the room."Did not you say he was unemployed and struggling with his poor restaurant business?" Sharon asked Allora.Sharon, Allora and Elijah were sitting in the cafeteria."Yes, he had this restaurant together with his best friend, it was running downhill and many times I helped him financially," said Allora, grabbing her hair."How the hell does he get into a management job in just two years?" Sharon scoffed.Elijah was quiet and deep in thought while Allora was confused as to how Mason climbed the ladder in his career."It does not make sense to me, why does this happen to me? My work is my heaven, where I felt alive and now I have to face the person I wanted to never se
He was caught looking at Allora, embarrassed, he released Allora, but the next second he asked, "What are you doing here?"She wanted to ask the same question, how has he changed in just 2 years.Why is she different? Mason thought as he openly looked her over from head to toe.Allora did not respond, however, she turned to Sharon, who was currently stunned, and said, "Let's go."By the time Mason could register what happened a few moments ago, Allora was out of sight. His confusion turned into a fury and when he looked around he not iced that many of the staff had seen his date. He lost the need for coffee and went back to his office."What is she doing here? How dare she get past me," he whispers.Allora was crying hysterically in one of the bathroom cubicles when she heard a knock."I know you are in there Allora and I also know you are crying, get out honey," Sharon said.Allora immediately got up and opened the cubicle door. She jumped into Sharon's arm and let her emotions o