Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)



"What are you doing here?"

He was aloof the entire time until he saw his beloved Alicia, pulling her into his arms and taking her aside.

"Who said you could come?"

Hadn't she a clue how dangerous things could get? And even dressed as a bodyguard?!

Frederick was furiously mad to see her. He couldn't believe he didn't even notice! Thank God she wasn't hurt! Steve had a gun, and fortunate enough, the bullet misfired at the beams, but things could've gotten uglier if they weren't careful!

He didn't even notice she snuck in!noveldrama

Seeing he was upset, Alicia quickly bowed her head and snuggled in his arms. "I was worried about you guys. I... I've only just come in!"

She had only wanted to stay by his side! And if nothing happened to him, she would've left as quietly as she came!

Remembering the situation they were in, she checked his injured hand. "Look at how red it is. Are you really okay?"

Frederick poked her forehead, feeling both angry and annoyed, but his voice softened. "I'm fine. He just got me a little. Don't leave my side!"

Hallie came out supporting Penny just then, and everyone froze as their gaze met.

Right on cue, Gary and Christian walked over from the other side, and things got awkward as everyone looked at each other. None spoke for a long time; only Penny's sob echoed in the space, looking like a mess at the same time.

Sweeping her gaze across the room, Penny faced her back to them but turned around the next second and landed her vision on Frederick's obviously hurt arm.

"Thank... Thank you!"

Just coming out of a life and death situation, the strangle mark on her neck was still clearly visible. The revelation and experience she never imagined would happen left a significant impact on her then.

Never did she think Steve would be so heartless when the stakes were high or that Frederick would be the one to save her in the end. "Mm."

Indifferent as usual, Frederick only held Alicia tighter in his arms.

Feeling defeated utterly, Penny only turned her gaze over to Christian and Gary and said faintly after what felt like a century had passed.

"Alas, the truth will out! Christian, I've never wanted to harm you, nor have I ever meant to be unfaithful. I just wanted a little security for my children's future, for mine! I am selfish; I admit that! But the heavens have arranged such a destiny for me. One I cannot avoid!

Penny covered her face with both hands. No one knew if she was repentant or that she had come to realize her wrongdoings, only that she choked on her words.

Christian's grip on the walking stick tightened as he took a couple of steps forward. He pulled out a handkerchief and extended it to her but looked away. In the end, Gary was the one who handed it to her.

Taking it with trembling hands, Penny broke down in an instant. "Gary, why aren't you saying anything? You're the root cause of all of this!" Her words stunned the floor, and everyone looked over.

Even Alicia was shocked. What was she talking about? She and Uncle Gary?

Gary was also baffled, but he said nothing. Meanwhile, Penny looked over at Christian.

Shutting her eyes, tears streamed down her face.

"All of you must think I'm a wicked woman who is unfaithful and will stop at nothing, am I right? Who'd believe the past me could be so sincere that I could do everything but ask for nothing in return? But the reality still gave me a tight slap in the face. They were not only madly in love, but they also conceived a son very quickly! And just like that, my dream of him ever becoming mine shattered day by day right before my eyes! Later, I realized this dream had become the entirety of my love. So I was happy as long as I could see him every day, even if it brought me immense pain. It was also then when I met you!"

Penny's expression then became indescribable as her gaze landed on Christian.

She cried harder as she confessed, choking with sobs.