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Chapter 10
Farren’s POV
Alaric Ford is the epitome of influence, wealth, and good looks. However, his arrogant demeanor makes people hesitant to associate with such an eccentric and perfectionist. individual.
“He’s exactly the kind of man Jasmine warned me about.”
Previously, Jasmine had mentioned Alaric Ford, a man of great renown. And now, living with my husband, I can confirm that it is indeed him.
“Ugh. Just when I thought our relationship was improving, he goes and ruins it.”
It infuriates me that he views me as a gold digger, someone who only wants to spend his money while we are still married.
“Does he really think I have no money?” I scoffed.
My phone rang once again.
I glanced at the shattered screen; my eyes fixated on the heart emoticon next to the caller’s name.
“I swear it wasn’t me who placed that heart emoticon,” I grumbled before picking up the call.
“Hey Farren! You okay?” Dominic shouted into the phone. “I messed up big time. My sister caught sight of your message on my phone and spilled the beans to dad. That’s how he found out where you work.”
Dominic is the result of my dad’s affair.
After dad left mom, he moved in with his mistress and eventually married her. They ended up having two kids, who are technically my step–siblings. I don’t really have a close relationship with my step–family, but strangely enough, Dominic and I have this unique bond.
He’s always been the one to look out for me and give me a heads up about our dad’s shenanigans.
“Did
you also add a heart emoji to your name on my contacts?” I inquired.
“Ah, I was just trying to playfully tease you, sis,” he responded.
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I rubbed my temples and let out a sigh.
“Anyway, are you alright? Dad came back home and he was really furious. He said he’ll make you regret pushing him away,” Dominic cautioned me.
“Don’t worry too much about me. You should be more concerned about yourself. That jerk seems to be reverting back to his old ways. Are you planning on staying with him?”
“I really want to leave this house. Mom and Dad are constantly fighting. And I can’t stand my sister’s attitude. I’ll be heading off to college soon, so I’m planning on moving out and living on my own.”
Even though dad left my mom for a younger woman, Karma always has a way of catching up with him.
“Do you have any money?” I asked Dominic. “If you need it, I can help you out. Just keep it a secret from them.”
“Sis, you don’t have to do this. I can work and support myself. Just focus on your own life. I was worried enough when I heard that you suddenly got married to someone nob*dy knows.”
My father and stepfamily are completely clueless about who I actually married. They believed that I had married just someone out there.
“Enjoy the money that Grandpa left you. And don’t you dare give a single penny to your father, Dominic said, which almost made me burst out laughing.
I take back what I said about being lucky to have only one man in my life, my grandfather. Because now I realize that I have a caring younger stepbrother.
“Anyway, promise me that you’ll be extra cautious. My wicked sister is coming. I have to end the call! Bye Farren!”
“Wait, Do…”
Dominic ended the call before I could thank him.
Nevertheless, Dominic was right. I need to distance myself from my
“I have no idea what kind of tricks he has up his sleeve.”
my father.
I’m certain he would do anything just to get a share of the inheritance that Grandpa left
for me.
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After my short chat with my stepbrother, I returned to the kitchen. However, Alaric had. vanished.
Furthermore, the dishes and cutlery had been washed.
“Did he clean everything?”
Recalling our previous conversation, which didn’t end well, it might be best for us to call it a night.
“It was a brief moment that I enjoyed being with my husband.”
What should I expect?
He only denied the scandal due to his pride and not wanting to appear as the one breaking our agreement.
“Let’s 1 not anticipate anything more from him, alright?” I reminded myself before heading back to my room. But suddenly, my phone buzzed.
The following day, the news about Alaric’s scandal had been removed from the internet.
And my
husband was nowhere to be found in the house.
Anyway, I didn’t let these things bother me and continued on my way to the office.
“Hey, good morning!” I greeted my colleague as I made my way towards my desk.
“Morning, Farren!” they replied. “Oh, by the way, you have a package!”
“A package?” I questioned.
“Yeah, look under your desk. There’s a small box there.”
Curiosity piqued, I bent down and discovered a blue box adorned with a pink ribbon.
What could this be?
1 undid the ribbon and cautiously opened the box. The moment I laid eyes on its contents, I nearly threw the box away.
“What on earth are these?”
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The box contained stolen pictures of me, taken without my permission.
‘Did my dad send this to remind me that he’s always watching?”
Taking deep breaths, I immediately closed the box and turned to my coworker. “Who sent this?”
“I don’t know. Is there no sender listed on the box?”
“No, just the recipient’s name.”
“That’s strange. I only received what the delivery guy brought here.”
Once again, I glanced at the box.
Could this really be my dad’s way of trying to
scare me?
I attempted to push away the thoughts and concentrate on my work, convincing myself that it was simply my eccentric father.
As time went on, another exhausting day came to an end.
With my car keys in hand, I made my way towards the garage. I was eagerly anticipating a relaxing bath and a cozy bed. However, all of that was forgotten when I saw what had happened to my car.
“Whoa,” I exclaimed, as I gazed at my car that had been tampered with.
The windows were shattered, and to make matters worse,
throw garbage inside.
To top it off, there was graffiti on the front window.
[“Just die!“]
someone had decided to
A wry chuckle escaped my l*ps. “I can’t fathom how he still has the audacity to refer to himself as my “father.”
Was it because I said that I would not give him money over my dead b*dy?
I reached for my phone with broken screen. I contemplated dialing the police hotline, but my actions were abruptly halted by the sound of footsteps echoing around me.
My senses heightened in response.
My skin prickled with anticipation, and I inhaled deeply, taking in the surrounding air.
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I listened with unwavering focus, my hearing sharpened, and my vision became more
acute.
Then, with deliberate slow
I turned. I expected to meet the gaze of someone or
something, but there was nothing. Nothing but an eerie sense of knowing
It was as if I could feel the weight of someone’s gaze from a distance, a sensation that something was amiss.
‘I shouldn’t stay here.”
Planning to go back inside the office, I moved quicker, but from time to time, I paused and looked over my shoulder.
It was as if I could hear faint footsteps echoing behind me, yet when I turned, there was no one in sight.
I sighed and shook my head. Then, I veered to the right. It was then…
“Farren,” a hand grasped my shoulder from behind.
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