Hi guys, In my last chapter, I mentioned that I would be taking a break for a couple days to refresh my mind and feel a bit better so I could get back to writing...well, not I'm even more unwell. I don't know if it's just a common cold or flu or the rona, but I've been feeling really unwell since this morning...courtsy of me attending a wedding without a mask on the 1st of February. And even though I thought I could push through, I think it's about to get worse from tomorrow onwards, so I'm deciding to take a break as I won't be able to make my MAB. I'm sorry for the sudden announcement and I really thought that I could pull through but with the constant headaches and the sudden tiredness, it's getting more and more difficult to work right now. And I know for a fact that it'll get worse from tomorrow onwards, because of my asthma. So it's better to take this month off and come back next month so I can finish off the whole story. Once again, really sorry for not being able to update

Chapter 43: Truth Behind the HateArthur’s P.O.V I couldn’t help the blush that crept up my cheeks when I saw her long, skinny legs being revealed in front of my eyes…that was until I saw the trickle of blood go down her leg, marring the porcelain white skin with a streak of red…and I felt horror crawl up my spine as I quickly turned away from her. "It's not that bad, it shouldn't take much time to heal." She said to me, probably worried about my reaction, but I was still too anxious to look. "It's okay if you don't want to see it. I'll apply first aid on it and it should be okay in a couple of days." I sighed, knowing that she had misunderstood the situation. It was my fault that she had left the mansion this late at night in the first place…and now she was injured because of me as well. It seems like all I did was hurt her, intentionally or not.

Chapter 45: A Strange New Friendship   Kathleen’s P.O.V   Christmas was only a few days away, and I had to go back to the restaurant to help my parents. I had never spent any Christmas away from them, and I didn't have plans of doing so now. But regardless…Hayley hadn't been thrilled to let me go, so I had to flee the house before she woke up on Saturday morning.   My mom and dad were setting up the Christmas decorations when I arrived at the restaurant around eight in the morning.   "Come and join us, now." My mom snapped as soon as she saw me walk through the doors. It was almost as if she had been waiting for me to arrive. She didn't even greet me like she used to…which just told me that she was annoyed at my absence throughout the week...   "Kathleen!" My father called out, a delighted smile on his face as he turned to look a

Chapter 47: Changing Kathleen’s P.O.V "Thank you so much for your hospitality, Kathleen. I have to get going now. Like I mentioned earlier, I have an important appointment, I hope you understand. But I hope I get to see you soon. Today was so much fun." "I’d be glad to meet up again, Korina, and don’t worry, I understand completely.” I reassured her. “You're a very busy person; I'm honored to have you make time to be with me." "That's what friends do, silly! Don’t say it was an honor or I would think we aren’t friends anymore." She smiled, waving at me. "Bye-bye." Cole emerged as she was almost out of the door to wave at her too. "Bye Korina. Again, it was a pleasure to serve such a beautiful lady." "Oh my! Are you flirting with me?" Korina asked with a smile. "Of course not!" Cole chuckled nervously, visibly flustered. "Well, maybe a little. But I just said what I saw. You're beautiful." "Thank you! See you again! Bye!" She exited the door and made for her car. Cole rolled h

Chapter 49: Late Night CallsKathleen’s P.O.VI sighed and sank into the soft, warm bed, hoping that soon, the world around me would slowly fade to black, taking me to the world of dreams and fairy tales where I could be whoever I wanted.I had a long day at the restaurant, helping my parents put up the last bit of the Christmas decorations, and I think I deserved a long night of rest after I workout I got. The warmth of the blanket enveloped me like a soft, comforting embrace and I sank deeper into the mattress, my eyes going out to the window to find the soft glow of the full moon staring back at me.A sense of peace and calm descended upon me as I started to feel drowsy, but then, Cole’s words from yesterday came to my mind, disrupting my slumber.‘Would you like to have one someday? A daughter. Smart and beautiful like Hayley. Or even a son.’‘You haven’t thought about getting married yet? Kathleen, you're already twenty eight. Girls dream about their big day since they’re kids,