pproached the shadow, only to find a plu

hat's going on?" Hazel's

Heather studied t

you here. What's happening? Why did everyo

omething," Heather whispered, moti

llowing her to the shadowy space. "Alright, Heather. What'

night. Which led to an empty community. Her face wore genuine guilt. I just felt like the extortion was too much on everyone, coupled with his

ch for everyone, Carl didn't find it funny at all. Hazel questioned, trying to c

ression was just too much. An so sorry dear. I'll pray for the so

gone forever. Nothing could bring t

e've formed a hidden movement to fight against it. Against Ca

this is risky. If Carl fin

n how he treats everyone, you've seen how he treats you. Join us, Hazel. Help

u. You're a good person, but Carl is dangerous." Hazel, con

d to stand up against him. Please, consider joining us,"

ation. "I can't, Heather. It's too risky f

onderful soul, with a good heart. She also blames Hazel for choos

my best. And you're staying on your decision. But Hazel, Heather took a long breath, you must promise me that

have a rethink. Should anything happen, Carl could shut the market fo

ome to that. But, I've made my decision, I'

ed. As long as you

ave now" Heather grinned and hugged her. Gosh, Y

dear, I've t

st okay? I'll leave now" waving a

.

ords and the impending movement against Carl. The consequences lo

he door. She immediately frowned wondering wh

is

at Mr Gregory wants to see you. Now

I'll be there in a minute" she replied him. Taking

****

oden chair, a cup of tea in his hand. As she approached him, chills ran down her spine. T

She stammered as a knot

ut looking at her, he placed the

to avoid eye contacts. Half way, he stopped and touched a flower,

ars plus

d... Ever thought of ha

ir, bu

ay. Child or no child?" H

or Carl, but he waved off the idea saying she's too young. And he wasn't ready

end things with Carl.

hat? Her voice became tense

elling you. I don't

n your son should make n

manner. "I don't know why you chose to be st

t think it would be easy for me to leave him." And I love

us all. I won't let you ruin my son's life. He spat out harshly, raising

rough her like a knife, as she stood h

soften my heart, he spoke callously. M

calated, Roselle, Hazel's u

s my daughter-in-law, and you'll treat her with respect

s house. Greg huffed stormin

her wiping her tears with the back of her palm. Come, let's go ins

...

earlier events, found herself

to say. Thank you for standing up

He's just being grumpy. You my dear, are my family. She stared into Hazel's eyes and reassured her. Now, let's make some

overthinking. Roselle would be the one to chew her out on every little thing she does, that it became normal to

oice brought her back. She looked

he stammered as she

're still tired from the fever you had earlier. She brought a stool for her.

you s

ou're my family, and I'll treat you as one.

.

able, the sound of a car pulling in

. Let's make tonight unforgettable," R

oppressive relative? She thought

nd a beautiful lady with dark,

She greeted with

was right. It w