The Hidden Truth

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e clasped her hands together in excitement, bouncing up and down on the couch. She was itching to reveal her words. It can be so annoying to be kept waiting,

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e the fact that she saw it more often every time she visited. She couldn't help appreciating the loveliness of the wedding picture. It was such a prominent one among the pictures her best friend took during the occasion. Like it was fresh, the

ecome the executive vice president of the company owned by her grandmother, who happened to be the founder as well the CEO in the Anderson Corporation. Her story could have been a perfect one

ady in an apron approaching. Her eyes fell on the tray con

will join you shortly," the maid smiled politely as

the chilled drink could quench her thirst at that moment. Promptly after the maid left, she gulped the juice down her throat and quickly returned back the cup to the

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each other close for a warm hug and exchanged a kiss on thei

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led beside her. Her teeth shone widely, hoping he

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om head to toe before giving her a clueless look. "No

, just try

know I hate guessing. Ju

hers would trigger some kind of elation from Vanessa, but contrarily, Vanessa didn't seem happy ab

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er friend's secret. In that instant, her demeanor transformed. Her face burned with anger and betrayal. They considered themselves confidant, but she still hid such a huge information from her. It was so disappointing, coming all the way to share her joyful news,

ieve me, that's not true. I was planning to tell you. It's just that yours came in first. Yo

touched her skin. "It's fine. What's important is that we are both happy with the news. And I pray to the Almighty that the child you are carrying will come out safely and in good health." Gloria knew for sure that the prayer was important at that very mo

stood in front of them in a disdained appearance. She seemed to be the eldest in the building, and the members of the household had high regards

ssa said with so

ago, when Vanessa's parents died during a robbery attack, she became so sad and alone. Everyone distanced themselves from her during her primary school days, because they all felt bad luck seemed to be following her at such a very young age, except for Gloria who stayed. She w

just to remind her of how grateful she was for being there for her during her tough moments, even though they were only meeting surreptitiously at that time. But since they'd already become adults, they saw no reason in keeping their friendship a secret. Gloria would openly visit Vanessa at their mansion for a chit chat. And whenever Madam Anita found out about it, she wo

erently before making her way out of

ring at an empty space. She appeared behind her, knowing she was going to start explaining like she always did. It was like the same scene repeating itself all

he would love to hear what excuses her granddaughter had for her this time

ies with Gloria like that. She's my friend... My best friend. The only person who stayed by m

everything, what else does she want from you? What you did for her is already equi

n. One's goodness can never be measured, especially when it comes fro

e. You don't listen to me unlike before. I

being rude to you grandma. But believe me, Gloria isn't like that. She's one of

Gloria's praises. "You are still defending her...What the heck is wrong with you, Vane

t against what her mind was telling her, but she couldn't. Her eyes fixed intently on her granddaughter

- almost like a whisper. She couldn't even ma

her palm. "What on earth were you thinking? Why did you

Besides, I don't see any point in keeping my pregnancy a secret from her

d luck. Didn't it occur to you that she might be using black magic

anything to harm me. So forgive me, Grandma. I don't think I can ever do what you are asking of me. It

y space, not knowing what to do with her granddaugh