Moonlit Mountain (Caleb and Sarah)

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(From Ashes to Hope) Chapter 4

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This unexpected new life filled me with uncertainty, like a person stumbling

in the dark, suddenly illuminated by a beam of light, yet still feeling lost.

I was filled with anxiety, worried that he wouldn't welcome this surprise. The worry consumed me.

After much deliberation, I didn't have the courage to tell him directly, so I confided in my mother-in-law, Mrs. Miller.

To my surprise, she was overjoyed when she heard the news.

Her face radiated with uncontainable joy, like a flower in full bloom, its fragrance filling the air.

It was as if this child was a long-awaited gift, bringing new hope to her life.

To ensure I could focus on my pregnancy, Mrs. Miller arranged for an experienced nanny to take care of my daily needs.

The

nanny was attentive and thoughtful, managing everything with

meticulous care, providing me with warmth during this special time.

Days turned into weeks, and I awaited the arrival of our child with a mixture

of anticipation and anxiety.

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Finally, our daughter, Lily, was born.

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It should have been a moment of pure joy and hope, the delivery room

bathed in a soft, warm light.

But John's face was devoid of any smile. "Now I don't owe you anything," he said coldly, and my mother doesn't owe you anything either."

His cold words were like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the last flicker of hope in my heart.

Back then, I still clung to the illusion that as Lily grew up, his wandering heart would return to our family, like a lost bird finding its way home.

But now, after all that had happened, I realized how foolish and pathetic I had been.

In this absurd marriage farce, I was like a pawn manipulated by fate, powerless to resist.

After Lily's birth, I felt trapped in the cage of "family," the only one truly imprisoned.

Every day, I was like a tireless spinning top, revolving around Lily.

From the moment the first rays of sunlight entered the room, I was busy

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every expression and movement, watching her grow from an infant, learning to

roll over, crawl, walk, and talk

Those were times filled with the joys of motherhood, but also with loneliness and isolation.

And John, who should have shared the responsibilities of family with me, remained like an elusive ghost, drifting outside the home, indifferent to everything within it.

I thought back to the beginning, to the marriage I had gained at the cost of my mother's life.

My mother's great and tragic sacrifice should have brought happiness and stability, but it had turned into a complete tragedy.

And now, fate was so cruel, demanding Lily's life to end this endless pain and struggle.

I questioned the heavens, why was I treated so unfairly? I received no answer, only an endless silence.

With a heavy heart, I dragged my weary feet, leaving the home that held so many complex emotions.

I held Lily's urn tightly in my arms, that small box contained my entire world, my only solace and connection in this cold world.

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I returned to the small house where my mother and I had lived, every corner filled with warm memories.

Time seemed to stand still, my mother's love still lingered in the air, and I hoped Lily's soul could find peace in this familiar atmosphere.

However, the harsh realities of life soon intruded.

Just to buy a resting place for Lily, I had to wait in line for three days, the

long wait a torment from fate.

Finally, the day of Lily's burial arrived. The sunlight was pale and cold, as if

the heavens were mourning my tragic fate.

With a heavy heart, I slowly opened the door to my home.

Suddenly, someone rushed in from outside.

Before I could see who it was, a powerful force kicked me hard.

Caught off guard, my body was thrown backward by the impact. Physical pain washed over me, intertwined with my emotional wounds, making me unbearable.

At the critical moment, I instinctively hugged Lily's urn tightly. It was my

only remaining treasure, and I couldn't let anything happen to it.

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My body hit the floor with a thud, my shoulder and elbow slamming hard

against the ground. The sharp pain almost made me lose my grip on the urn. gaze.

I looked up in fear, ready to confront the intruder, but met John's furious

His eyes burned with rage, anger and resentment had robbed him of all

reason.

Behind him, his ex-girlfriend was surrounded by a group of bodyguarda, standing at a distance.

She wore a white mask, her expression hidden, but her slightly hunched figure betrayed her unease.

Before I could process the situation, John had already stepped over me and stormed into the house like a whirlwind.

He shouted Lily's name, his voice filled with anger and urgency.

Then, he frantically kicked open every door, searching the house.

His

every move was rough and forceful, furniture overturned in his wake.

But he didn't find the small figure he was hoping for. His anger seemed to reach its peak.

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He stood in the middle of the room, his cheer bearing Kresting for dr

I sat on the floor, stunned, my mind blank, not knowing what they were

doing

His patience wore thin, the suppressed rege in the chest ergeed Wren Book, uncontrollable,

He suddenly raised his foot and kicked a nearby stock. The mod few across

the room, crashing against the wall with a loud bang

He strode towards me.

His eyes were bloodshot with fury, like a wild beast that had lost all reason. Before I could react, he squatted down and grabbed my collar with His strong hands, like an eagle's talons.

My neck ached from the tight grip, I could barely breathe.

His face was inches from mine, his voice a furious growl, "Where's Lily? Get

her out here! You think you can hide here and I won't find you? Hiding after

doing something wrong, huh? Tell me, where's my daughter?"

His voice boome in the small space, ringing in my ears.

I stared at his face, contorted with rage, his appearance filling me with

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bitterness.

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His forehead veins bulged as he roared, "Stop acting innocent, it's disgusting"

I instinctively tightened my grip on the urn, my most precious possession, as if I could protect Lily's last shred of dignity, shield her from any disturbance.

I looked at him coldly, my eyes sharp as blades, my voice firm and icy, "I told you, you're not worthy of mentioning my daughter! Now get out of here with your ex-girlfriend!"

My words were like a lit fuse, instantly igniting the anger that had been simmering within him.

He stood up abruptly, like an enraged bull, running his hands through his

hair, messing it up, then slamming his fist on the table with a loud bang. The objects on the table rattled, some falling to the floor and shattering, echoing his

fury.

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This unexpected new life filled me with uncertainty, like a person stumbling

in the dark, suddenly illuminated by a beam of light, yet still feeling lost.

I was filled with anxiety, worried that he wouldn't welcome this surprise.

The worry consumed me.

After much deliberation, I didn't have the courage to tell him directly, so I confided in my mother-in-law, Mrs. Miller.

To my surprise, she was overjoyed when she heard the news.

Her face radiated with uncontainable joy, like a flower in full bloom, its fragrance filling the air.

It was as if this child was a long-awaited gift, bringing new hope to her life.

To ensure I could focus on my pregnancy, Mrs. Miller arranged for an

experienced nanny to take care of my daily needs.

The nanny was attentive and thoughtful, managing everything with meticulous care, providing me with warmth during this special time.

Days turned into weeks, and I awaited the arrival of our child with a mixture.

of anticipation and anxiety,

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Finally, our daughter, Lily, was born.

It should have been a moment of pure joy and hope, the delivery room

bathed in a soft, warm light.

But John's face was devoid of any smile. "Now I don't owe you anything," he

said coldly, "and my mother doesn't owe you anything either."

His cold words were like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the last flicker

of hope in

my

heart.

Back then, I still clung to the illusion that as Lily grew up,

his wandering

heart would return to our family, like a lost bird finding its way home.

But

had been.

now, after all that had happened, I realized how foolish and pathetic I

In this absurd marriage farce, I was like a pawn manipulated by fate, powerless to resist.

After Lily's birth, I felt trapped in the cage of "family," the only one truly imprisoned.

Every day, I was like a tireless spinning top, revolving around Lily. From the moment the first rays of sunlight entered the room, I was busy

caring for her, dressing her, feeding her, changing her diapers, observing her

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every expression and movement, watching her grow from an infant, learning to

roll over, crawl, walk, and talk.

Those were times filled with the joys of motherhood, but also with

loneliness and isolation.

And John, who should have shared the responsibilities of family with me,

remained like an elusive ghost, drifting outside the home, indifferent to everything within it.

I thought back to the beginning, to the marriage I had gained at the cost of

my mother's life.

My mother's great and tragic sacrifice should have brought happiness and stability, but it had turned into a complete tragedy.

And now, fate was so cruel, demanding Lily's life to end this endless pain

and struggle.

I questioned the heavens, why was I treated so unfairly? I received no answer, only an endless silence.

With a heavy heart, I dragged my weary feet, leaving the home that held so many complex emotions.

I held Lily's urn tightly in my arms, that small box contained my entire world,

my only solace and connection in this cold world.

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<<

Menu

I returned to the small house where my mother and I had lived, every corner

filled with warm memories.

Time seemed to stand still, my mother's love still lingered in the air, and I

hoped Lily's soul could find peace in this familiar atmosphere. However, the harsh realities of life soon intruded.

Just to buy a resting place for Lily, I had to wait in line for three days, the

long wait a torment from fate.

Finally, the day of Lily's burial arrived. The sunlight was pale and cold, as if

the heavens were mourning my tragic fate.

With a heavy heart, I slowly opened the door to my home.

Suddenly, someone rushed in from outside.

Before I could see who it was, a powerful force kicked me hard.

Caught off guard, my body was thrown backward by the impact.

Physical pain washed over me, intertwined with my emotional wounds, making me unbearable.

At the critical moment, I instinctively hugged Lily's urn tightly. It was my

only remaining treasure, and I couldn't let anything happen to it.

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My body hit the floor with a thud, my shoulder and elbow slamming hard

against the ground. The sharp pain almost made me lose my grip on the urn.

gaze.

I looked up in fear, ready to confront the intruder, but met John's furious.

His eyes

reason.

burned with rage, anger and resentment had robbed him of all

Behind him, his ex-girlfriend was surrounded by a group of bodyguards,

standing at

a distance.

She wore a white mask, her expression hidden, but her slightly hunched figure betrayed her unease.

Before I could process the situation, John had already stepped over me and stormed into the house like a whirlwind.

He shouted Lily's name, his voice filled with anger and urgency.

Then, he frantically kicked open every door, searching the house. His every move was rough and forceful, furniture overturned in his wake.

But he didn't find the small figure he was hoping for. His anger seemed to

reach its peak.

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He stood in the middle of the room, his chest heaving, gasping for air.

Menu

I sat on the floor, stunned, my mind blank, not knowing what they were

doing.

His patience wore thin, the suppressed rage in his chest erupted like a flood,

uncontrollable.

He suddenly raised his foot and kicked a nearby stool. The stool flew across

the room, crashing against the wall with a loud bang.

He strode towards me.

His eyes were bloodshot with fury, like a wild beast that had lost all reason.

Before I could react, he squatted down and grabbed my collar with his strong

hands, like an eagle's talons.

My neck ached from the tight grip, I could barely breathe.

His face was inches from mine, his voice a furious growl, "Where's Lily? Get

her out here! You think you can hide here and I won't find you? Hiding after

doing something wrong, huh? Tell me, where's my daughter?"

His voice boomed in the small space, ringing in my ears.

I stared at his face, contorted with rage, his appearance filling me with

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bitterness.

Menu

His forehead veins bulged as he roared, "Stop acting innocent, it's disgusting!"

I instinctively tightened my grip on the urn, my most precious possession, as if I could protect Lily's last shred of dignity, shield her from any disturbance.

I looked at him coldly, my eyes sharp as blades, my voice firm and icy, "I told

you, you're not worthy of mentioning my daughter! Now get out of here with

your ex-girlfriend!"

My words were like a lit fuse, instantly igniting the anger that had been

simmering within him. He stood up abruptly, like an enraged bull, running his hands through his

hair, messing it up, then slamming his fist on the table with a loud bang. The objects on the table rattled, some falling to the floor and shattering, echoing his

fury.

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