ashback

dest dreams have I thought that my estranged father would ever c

ber called again and I knew that something was up. Something so urgent that he

wered, soundin

ng and hearing someone call me that name sent a shiver down my spine. I

d him. "May I know w

on behalf of your father. I

ew my number, but he had not contacted me or my mother since we left London. That is why

quested your presence and that of your moth

how peaceful my life is here, I can't just stay here and ignore my father. He might not be the best husband for cheating on

a?" My mother inquired as

attack and he has req

re if he dies!" My mom interrupted just before I could finish what I was saying and I could see the fl

y father and I am sure that he called because something is wrong and the only way to find out what the prob

id. I could not stop thinking about what made my father have a heart attack.

dition that we will return tomorrow." She a

w whatever the reason might be for this urgent request

r London urgently." I informed my best friend who

o London without me?" Nora s

ince her otherwise. The last thing I would want is to drag her into my family problems. No

d knowing that Nora would no

ht to the hospital to see my Dad. I could feel my mot

including my stepmother and step-sister. From their reacti

in the past. The truth is finally out at last." He sai

My mom inqui

ld tell that whatever the truth mig

pinned it on me all these years." My father explained with his eyes already bulged out

d I could tell that she was still mad at him. That was the same question runni

s of the Cruz empire and she needs to take over as s

d I could sense her displ

ou should be happy that you are still here with y

ediately that I did not want to involve mys

ition?" I asked which made ev

to say anything further. "What is the cond

ied to Ares Hidalgo. The heir

Ares Hidalgo? Someone I don't even know?" I asked while

do this to me." Va

of here!" My dad ordered leaving

e my only daughter and I will never let Valerie and her mother take that away from you. You have

said making him see that I am not that weak girl of seven years ago. I am capable of han

ruz empire which she might want to use against us. The Hidalgo empire is strong enough to help you through that and that can only be possible if you marry Ares.

orce him but till then, you have to stay in the marriage and get what you want from i

ather." I said, rebu

come the heiress you truly are. I am sure you would not want to let tho

tay in London would be longer than expected. I

ld not let me down." My father sai

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ally press my palms tightly against my lips to stop myself from making any sound. The clicks of my heels must have inte

it is!" She

go but Ares held my hands just b

" He cal

ding slap for even thinking he c