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ld, marking a milestone in her journey through childhood. She possessed a brilliant mind and a compassionate heart, and as her father, my greatest desire w

toy store. The previous day had been unexpectedly tumultuous, with the news of Vandel's release catching me off guard.

y. Yet, each time I turned, there was no one to be seen. Perhaps my mind was playing tricks on me, or perhaps I was simply overly v

," I greeted her warmly

right and early today

le to retrieve them as planned yesterday. Unexpected circumstances arose, but I do hope I'm not too late," I explained,

atter of fact, let me offer them as a gift for Catherine's birthday. It's my pleasure to contribute to her ha

eciation. "Thank you so much, Mrs. Elvy. Your generosity is deeply

my pleasure, Jay. I have always admired Catherine's resilience and

anding of Catherine's struggles. "Your words mean a great deal to

into the bustling streets, a sudden gust of wind whipped through, causing me to shiver involuntarily. The feeling of being

ed tres leches cake". It was Cathy's favourite dessert. After making the payment i left the pastry s

t all of a sudden, a car came out of nowhere and began to speed directly towards me, but fortunately for me

driver but i got no reply. I gave a heavy sigh and entered into my ho

eeted, calling her attention as

ad already left the house, i was really worried you know, where exactly did you go to so early this m

y i made you worry so much, i promise it won't e

lla questioned, as she notice

stammered trying to sto

start talking now is or else

ccident on my way home"

sked, turning me around and checking his bod

way. Thankfully i was able to avoid the car before it could hit me, am

almost died how exactly do you expect me to be okay after hea

that from now on, i will be more careful". I said using my handkerchie

ion coming along". I asked

e to handle the food, drinks and pastries that will be used for the party while i get Cathe

control if you need help with anything, just let me know and

lla replied. Just then

it be." I asked as it was still to

went over to the door and opened

. Claudeth greeted g

opped by, I've really missed you". Gabriella noted as she

ke staying in a place where i don't feel safe". Cl

his past Mistakes every single time you come here". Gabriella snapped, t

s all because of this criminal you call Your husband, today is Catherine's birthday, their grand daughter and even still, they refuse to step their foot into this house, it isn't fair to them e

check on Catherine". I spoke up, leaving

a little knock at the door before i entered into the

atherine a peck on both of her cheek before handing t

amous Des leches cake, thank you so much dad, you've made m

y loves you so much even more than you can i

ait to grow up so that i can take good care of you and mommy, we will a

Anyways, its your birthday today so why aren't you getting ready yet". I

braid my hair for me,but she's not here right now". C

hey i can braid your hair for you instead if y

out that daddy".

your mother braid your hair,i think am re

ifficult it took hours before i could finally get the style right. When Gabriella was done with the decorations, she came up to get Catherine ready for the party cause guests ha

family and loved one's. The highlight of the party was when Catherine was asked to cut the cake and the guests began to s

really happy at the so many gifts she had received. After a while, she left the room and came bac

h love, I am proud and really lucky to be your daughter and if i had another life time, I'd still choose you to be my parents. I love y

as only a small package on the floor. I took it inside and closed the door. The package had the name Catherine written as the recipient .I gave the package

seeing

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g hands. The crimson stain on the paper sent shivers down my spine, making me fear for the

hurriedly packed some essentials into a bag. I didn't know who or what was after me even though

rted street made me feel even more vulnerable. I couldn't shake off the feeling that they were being watched

he nearby woods. It had been abandoned for years, but it seemed like the perfect hideout for

ng roads, my mind racing with thoughts of the unknown forces that threatened their li

scenarios. The eerie silence inside the car was broken only by the occasional sound of twigs snapping under the

own vines. They hastily unloaded their belongings, stepping inside the cabin with caution. The

furniture that were still intact. We would have to make do

, i couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that they were merely out of sight, not out of reach. I wo

ce reminding me of the urgency of their situation. Whoever wa