Chapter 12
Six Year Later
Santawill City Railway Station
As soon as Willow stepped out of the train station with her three sons, all heads humed|
The mother were simple, comfortable clothes, no makeup yet her beauty was stunning. Every mbtle expression, every slight movement carried a quiet elerance that made it impossible to look way
Her children were equally eye–catching. Their adorable Little Laces peeked mit from behind face masks, big round eyes gleaming like black pearls, lashes flattering Like butterfly wings. One blink and strangers were ready to hand over their hearts
Another tricked into having babies goddess story?!” som
whispered []
But Willow paid no attention to the stares. Standing at the station exit, she looked around at the familiar yet strange cityscape, a flood of memories rising within
her
Jack then, Damien hail thrown her under the bus with just one sentence… “Unfaithful woman –||
dne brutal label, and the whole city turned on her.]]
A month later, she found out she was pregnant. The timing sealed the gossip, cemented the scandal. The rumors nearly drowned her
Her adoptive parents were disgusted, not only because she brought shame, but also because the h kicked her out
had lost all “value” in their eyes. They cut ties with her and
She knew the child in her womb belonged to that stranger… but still, she couldn’t bring herself to end the
pregnancy
that was her child. Her fish and blond
The baby bad come to her, and she believed that meant fate had chosen her to be its mother. No matter how hard it got, she would carry it to term and raise t
To protect her unborn child’s future from the stain of her own reputation, she left Santawill city behind and moved to the countryside.]
Life as a pregnant woman on her own was hell]
The hardest part? Finding a job. No employer wanted to take a risk on someone who was dearly about to give birth.]
Hut she had to work. She needed money.
She had to eat. She had to pay for hospital bills. She had to save for haby formula. For diapers. For school fees one day
Eventually, she managed to land a jobs at a small restaurant. Desperate not to lose it, she worked harder than anyone, never missed a single shift. It was hard to manage a life with such a fast–paced reonomic and social crisis.[
Her body paid the price.]
Malnutrition, exhaustion, and overwork finally caught up with her. At nine months pregnant, she passed out on her way home from work]]
And then…
When she woke up again, she was in the middle of a remote mountain village. Her newborns by her side:[]
To this day, the still had no idea what happened back then]
Who had performed the emergency section?
Who brought her and the baldes deep into the mountains?|
And why?
The man who saved them said he’d found her by chance. Said she looked pitiful, so he brought her back to his home]
(“home” Lecame her safe haven… for five whole years.]]
Those Dive years were peaceful, Sample joyful Sate
world
She and the kads lived like wilder uninuched by the chans of the wo
But children grow up. Fast
Willow could I ignore reality forever, she had to think about their education, their future ||
The mountain was serene, but there was no one there except their savior. And once he passed on the kids would be alone.
Sheridan let her children go through life without ever seeing the world. Without knowing how beautiful, or messy. It mald be
so she made the difficult decision to leave the mountain, said a tearful goodbye to their benefactor, and brought the boys down to civilization.
she hadn 1 planned to return to Santawill City. Not after what happened six years ago. That wound hadn’t healed
But when the tried to register the kids and apply for their official household status, she was hit with a bombshell… []
She was still married
What the hell?!]
Back then, she was sure she had signed the divorce papers]
She couldn’t figure out what went wrong with the process, but that didn’t matter now… because the consequences had already arrived, Since she was still legally marned, when she tried to register the children. Damien ‘s name automatically showed up in the “father column.]
And the Crawford family? They were powerful, proud, and definitely not the type to tolerate scandal. Damien didn’t even like her. There was no way he’d want to play daddy to her kids
So before she could give the boys their official identities, she had to get that marriage annulled once and for all.
That was why she came back to Santawill City… just to get a divorce: []
Willow held no grudges against Damien. Not anymore.
she had been the one
en the one in the wr
the wrong. He wasn’t lying when he accused her of being unfaithful.]]
I the was himer about anything. It was about that man from that night. the bastard who had taken her innocence.
They say men’s promises are sweet potson. That couldn’t be more accurate.]]
lock then, that man had swore to her
III make you the happiest, most cherished woman in the world.“]
What a joke
ill be left her with was pain, shame, and a ruined life
ust thinking about the injustice of it all made her want to punch someone… preferably him ||
Mommy, I need to pee. A tiny vede jugged her out of her thoughts ||
fer youngest, her Adam dung shyly to her roat and whispered the wo
words, cheeks flushed red||
willow blinked and looked down at the three kids standing in front of her, just like that, her heart softened, filled with a warm rash of gratitude
ure, that night had Hipped her world upside down. Sure, it had wrecked everything
int it had also given her these three beautiful children ||
and for that… she didn’t regret a thing.
hey were her pride. Her everything||
was the perfect gralleman tie didn’t talk much, bat he carried himselflike a true eldest son.. mature, composed, and dever
beyond his wears. Every move he made radiated confidence and quiet authority |
Her much child Mach The complete opposite.]
Wild Loud & certified troublemaker.
Hobbies fighting. Interests: fighting. Life goal become the undefeated king of all fights]
Then there was the youngest Her hairy, Adam. [
soft–spoken, tuid, and an absolute sweetheart. He didnt have the brains of his older brothers, but he had a heart twice the size.||
is age, he could cook… and his food was amazing Like, chef–level amazing
Even at his
And fashion? That kid was born with a sixth sense for style. The perfume she wore right now? Adam blended it himself
Give him a few pieces of fruit or a bouquet of wildflowers, and hard turn them into one–of–a–kind fragrances you couldn’t find anywhere else on Earth!
There were no high–tech formulas or chemical tricks… just a soft blend of floral and fruity notes. Fresh, clean, and effortlessly natural.]
And that wasn’t even all
Adam had a real eye for design. Sketches for clothing or jewelry? He could whip them up in minutes, like it was second nature
Willow had thought more than once; Whoever ends up marrying her Adam one day they’re going to be the luckiest person alive.]
She looked down at him with a soft, doting smile!]]
“Okay. Mommy will take you. Brad and Mac, do you guys need to use the restroom too?
The two older boys shook their heads in perfect sync. “Nope!“]
“Alright then, stay here and wait for Mommy and your brother. Don’t run off. We’ll be back in a minute.-]
Willow took Adam by the hand and headed toward the restrooms. At the entrance, she crouched down to give some careful instructions
If you
Anish first. wait for me right here, okay?
se, you go into the boys room. Mommy will use the ladies. If
Sweetie. V
Th–huh.” He nodded obediently, then waddled off into the men’s room with his short linh
Willow smiled at his back before turning toward the women’s restroom.]
I wasn’t long before Adam came out again. He didn’t wander, didn’t fuss. Just stood quielly
elly outside, waiting
12 for Willow!
But suddenly, a loud commotion came from nearby.
A group of bodyguards in black suits surrounded a woman dressed head to toe in glam. She stratted in heels, her oversized sunglasses and bright red lipstick. screaming for attention.
Her voice wasn’t quiet, either ||
−1 told you, no more of these crap mini–scriptat i had to shoot in some godforsaken mountain village, and now I have to take a train back? Seriously? What kind of public figure takes a train? Look at this crowd… poor and disgusting past gross.-||
Napry’s shrill voice drew frowns from everyone around||
Star manager nodded along frantically, trying to calm her down, while the bodyguards shoved through the crowd with zero tact||
Move! Out the way! Step asider
Adam blinked, siummed. He didn’t even have time to dodge before it
somente shoved him hard
He Lasided on his bait with a painful thud. Tears welled up instantly, but he bit his lap and didacy date make a
(as thác? Get Lost!” Nancy inappier
The buy froze, dearly terrified. He sat there, clutching his mouth, big teary eyes staring up at the angry woman ||
She frowned harder ||
Something about his face… it hit a nerve. A painful, familiar thorn lodged derp in her memory
A child this age
She ground her tre
“You’re still sitting there? You don’t know it’s rude to block someone’s way?! What kind of trashy parents raise a kid like you? No manners, no class!
And then, as if words weren’t enough, she kicked him with the toe of her high heel before storming off without another glance||
Adam finally burst into tears
“Mommy Brother! It hurts… wahhh“]
Willow hadn’t come out of the restroom yet.]]
but his brothers had led the commotion.]
They ran over immediately. Brad crouched down in front of him while Mac eyes flashed with rage.]
“What happened. Adam? Who did this to you?!”
The moment he heard the word kick, Mars whole vibe changed.]
Someone had hurt his baby brother?
Did they think he was dead or aumething?!||
“Bro, stay here with Adam. I’m gonna make her pay
With that, Mac took off like a shot, vanishing into the crowd
