Martha's sarcastic remark stung, but Karina maintained her composure. "My marriage with Aidan had its challenges, like any relationship. But I prefer not to dwell on the past." With a firm tone, she made her boundaries clear. "With all due respect, I'd appreciate it if we don't discuss Aidan or the Algernon family. I've moved on, and I'd like to keep it that way.""Alright, dear niece. But time shall tell.” Hana's muttered response hinted at skepticism, but Karina chose to ignore it. She knew that time would indeed tell, but for now, she was determined to focus on the present and protect her newfound peace of mind while getting back at the Algernon family, especially Aidan for what he put her through. Revenge was still her priority. Martha, not relenting, jabbed lightly, “Karina is really rubbing the family's name in the mud and might do worse in the future.”Zora's voice cut through the tension in the room, firm and authoritative. "Martha, that's enough. We won't allow anyone to spe

Aidan merely shook his head, his resolve unwavering as he stepped out into the unknown. As the door closed behind him, leaving Amira alone in the empty room, she couldn't suppress the wave of fear and uncertainty that washed over her, leaving her trembling on her knees in despair. Amira's frustration simmered as she paced the room, her mind swirling with anger and regret. "That Karina is a wretch!" she exclaimed, her voice echoing off the sterile walls. She clenched her fists, feeling a surge of resentment coursing through her veins. Meanwhile, Aidan sat in the taxi, his thoughts consumed by the events of the past hours. As the car navigated through the busy streets, he couldn't shake off the feeling of unease gnawing at him. His gaze flickered to the hooded figure lingering at the hospital gate, but he quickly dismissed it, his focus fixed on his destination. Arriving at his destination, Aidan stepped out of the taxi, his heart pounding with anticipation. He made his way toward the

Trying to act dauntless, Amira steadied herself and stated, “You shouldn't dare lay a finger on my Aidan." “Oh oh, yes, maami," Linda purred, rubbing a fist around her eyes dramatically before she cocked the gun. Amira tensed up, knowing her life could be snuffed out in an instant if Linda pulled the trigger. “Okay. Take it easy, Linda. You shouldn't do this here. You can't even kill me and go scot-free…” Amira's voice wavered as Linda burst into laughter before lowering her gun. "Really, why? Do you think Aidan will come chasing after me after I kill you? Come on, he's certainly not going to care about your dead body after he gets to know how much you want his beloved Karina dead.” Amira's brows knit together in frustration. "It's me over Karina…" “Oh shut up, if that was the case, then the fool wouldn't have jumped in to save Karina just when I was about to run her over.” Amira sighed, realizing the truth in Linda's words, and nodded in admittance. “Maybe he was a fool, but he

In the uncomfortable silence of the dining room, Karina attempted to maintain her composed smile, silently wishing to divert the conversation away from her and Aidan. Anita's question caught her off guard, and she hesitated before responding. "Um, I believe Lucas must have mentioned a few things about me," Karina replied evasively, hoping to avoid delving into personal details. Lucas shot Anita a subtle warning glance, silently urging her to change the subject. However, Anita seemed undeterred as she continued to inquire about Karina's relationship with Lucas. "He did mention a few things, especially about how you're an exceptional woman," Juliana interjected smoothly, coming to Karina's rescue with a warm smile. Anita's next comment about future babies caused Karina to nearly choke on her food, and Lucas quickly offered her water, giving his sister a pointed look. "I apologize for Anita's enthusiasm," Lucas said with a light chuckle, attempting to diffuse the tension. "She tends

Grandma Lila and Kayla joined the rest of the Algernon family in the living room, their eyes fixed on Aidan who remained lost in thought."Okay, that's enough!" Cruzita yelled, breaking the tense silence. "I demand to know what's going on now!" She commanded, turning to Xander. "Xander?"Xander shook, feeling a bit panicked under the weight of her voice. He straightened up and took a few steps forward, saying, "I think we should start preparing to leave this place."Wally's brows furrowed and Cruzita's face formed a grimace before she hurled an angry question. "Are you crazy or something?" She spun to face Kayla. "What's wrong with your son, Kayla?" She fumed. "Can't he just keep quiet for once and let the poor boy speak? Could you please stop being so hot-headed, Cruzita? You're intolerable," Grandma Lila voiced her complaints before sitting down. "Let Xander speak.""What do you mean, mother-in-law?" Cruzita turned to glare at Xander. "He's saying we should start preparing to leave