Anita's eyes glistened with unshed tears as she explained, "Lilly likes her and she's been asking to see her again, along with her daughter. Lilly wants to play with her. She needs a friend."Juliana's expression softened with understanding. "Of course, my dear. I will make the arrangements." She placed a reassuring hand on Anita's cheek before turning to leave, a comforting smile gracing her lips.Alone with Lilly, Anita wiped away her tears and took a deep breath, steeling herself with determination. Sitting beside her daughter on the bed, she planted a gentle kiss on her forehead, her eyes shining with unwavering love and devotion."I will do anything for you, Lilly," she whispered fiercely, her voice tinged with determination. "I'll move mountains and cross oceans to ensure your happiness and well-being. You are my precious one, and I'll do whatever it takes to protect you." She gazed at Lilly, her heart swelling with a fierce motherly love that knew no bounds. “I'm even willing…

Rie sighed in a strange manner as if avoiding someone before returning her attention to Amira. “So, what do you say? I need to get over Karina's daughter," Amira insisted, noticing Rie's attention was back to her. Amira's words hung heavy in the air, sending a chill down Rie's spine. "You want to... kill her daughter?" Rie repeated, her voice barely above a whisper, unable to comprehend the gravity of Amira's plan.Amira's expression remained cold and resolute. "Yes. It's the only way to truly break Karina," she stated firmly.Rie's mind raced, grappling with the implications of Amira's intentions. "But... that's... extreme," she managed to stammer out, her shock evident in her tone.Amira's resolve remained unyielding as she reiterated the necessity of eliminating Karina's daughter. "It's not extreme," she insisted coldly, her determination palpable. "Will you help me with this, Rie?"Feeling increasingly uneasy under the weight of Amira's plan, Rie nodded hesitantly, her eyes fli

Phoebe struggled to snap out of her daze and Sophie enveloped Karina in a warm hug, excitedly welcoming her mother home. As Sophie warmly embraced Karina, Phoebe's heart rate gradually returned to normal. She managed a strained smile as Karina explained her early return and expressed her desire to spend time with Sophie. After regaining her composure, Phoebe chimed in, echoing Karina's sentiment. "Yes, it's wonderful to have you home early, Karina. Sophie and I had a lovely time out." Karina's gaze shifted to Phoebe, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "Oh, did you now? Where did you two go?" Phoebe's heart skipped a beat as Sophie opened her mouth to speak, but her relief was palpable when Sophie simply replied, "I made Aunt Phoebe take me along with her to the supermarket." Phoebe let out a silent sigh of relief as Sophie excused herself to get ready for dinner. Karina praised Sophie's thoughtfulness before turning her attention back to Phoebe. Once Sophie was out of earshot, Kari

Lucas returned to the dining room with a forced smile, trying to shake off the unease from the mysterious call. Anita's keen eyes caught the change in his demeanor, and she couldn't help but voice her concern. "Lucas, are you sure you're okay?" she asked, her brows furrowing with worry. Juliana shot her daughter a surprised glance, taken aback by her direct question. However, Lucas quickly reassured them both with a dismissive wave of his hand. "I'm fine, Anita." “Alright. Who called you?" She asked, curiously. "Just a random call, nothing to worry about," he replied, his tone casual. Anita didn't seem entirely convinced but chose not to press the matter further. Instead, Lucas seized the opportunity to steer the conversation in a different direction. "Anyway, enough about that," he said, mustering up enthusiasm. "Let me tell you about my progress with Karina." As he recounted his achievements with Karina, Juliana's eyes sparkled with pride, and she applauded his efforts. "You're

Aidan closed the distance between them, his hands casually slipping into his pockets as he studied Karina's face, illuminated by the gentle morning sunlight. “I do understand the importance of respecting boundaries,” he affirmed.Karina's devilish smile wavered momentarily, her resolve faltering at the weight of Aidan's words. Nevertheless, she straightened her posture, mustering her courage to respond. "You should remember that, Aidan," she countered sharply. "I'm not the same Karina who put up with your nonsense six years ago."Aidan's demeanor remained composed as he absorbed her words, offering a subtle nod in acknowledgment. "You're absolutely right," he conceded, his tone softening.Karina's gaze drifted upward to the sky, a wistful smile playing at her lips. "Despite the challenges of yesterday, it's still a beautiful morning," she mused, her voice tinged with irony. "I bid you goodnight because it seemed like the end of a trying day for all of you. Perhaps you should rest, as