A/N: Hello guys! I had to make this chapter like this in order to achieve the ending that i want. I hope you understand and I hope you like this update. Enjoy!!!

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...If someone loves you, they will come back no matter what...  

REGAN'S P.O.V.

"No! I don't believe you! You're lying!" I laughed sarcastically at him and motioned Steve, one of Daniel's men to play the video on the laptop and show it to Russel. When the video played, his eyes widened as he saw himself on the footage. He tried to wiggle out of the chair he was tied onto but he couldn't get out of it.

"Let me go!" He shouted while glaring at me but I just smirked at him.

"If you don't want your parents to know about this and disinherit you, then tell me everything about what happened that night. Who planned everything?" I asked him sternly. I zeroed my eyes to him, trying to intimidate him. He remained silent and my temper began to snap.

"Tell me right now or else I'll send the copy to your parents and at the same time to the police" I warned him and he instantly looked defeated and scared at the same time. I knew Russel. He's a selfish coward.

"I'll count from 1 to 5! This is your last chance!" I roared angrily and began counting. I knew he would eventually give in because the last thing he would want to happen was to be disowned by his parents. 

I knew that his father gave him an ultimatum not to drag their name into shame once again. He was his parent's problem because of his constant gambling. He kept on having affairs even though was already married. His father discovered all of it and he gave him his last warning.

"Stop! I'll tell everything I know okay? Just don't do it" He begged and I wanted to celebrate but I remained emotionless.

"Rosie and Tiffany planned it all. Rosie wanted to get rid of Carina and your daughter so that she could have a chance to be with you. Tiffany wants to take her revenge on you that's why she participated in Rosie's plans. 

She hated you because her parents disowned her after they found out the real reason why you divorced her" My hand formed into a tight fist upon hearing his revelation. I wanted to hurt them too but I couldn't take the justice on my hands.

"What do you mean about Rosie wanting to get rid of my daughter and Carina?" I asked through gritted teeth. I couldn't even recognized my own voice. It sounded deadly.

"She wanted to kill them. She initially planned to put a poison in Scarlet and Carina's food but she changed her mind because there were a lot of people. So she changed her plans. I don't know about her next move though" That's it. 

Before I could stop myself, my fist flew straight to his face. I was so mad that I continued on punching his face until I felt Daniel and Steve stopped me. Russel's face was now bloody. I was breathing hard because of rage. I never thought that I was capable of this kind of hatred towards a person. The overwhelming feeling of wanting to hurt somebody was new to me too.

"You! You will tell all of these to the police or else I will destroy you and your family!" I spat at him with a menacing tone. I could see the hesitation in his eyes but he nodded his head in agreement.

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After that, I went out of the rest house because the signal inside was low and I called attorney Santiago. I told him about what happened. He devised a plan and I agreed to his every suggestion. I gave him the authority to arrange all the things that needed to be done so that Tiffany could be arrested as well. Rosie was now wanted by the authority after what he did to us yesterday.

When I finished discussing things with Attorney Santiago, I checked my phone and I saw 6 missed calls from Carina. My brows knitted together and dialed her number but unfortunately, it looked like her phone was off. My heart began thumping fast and I suddenly felt so worried about them. What if something happened to them? Damn! No! Don't think negative things, idiot!

I check the time on my wristwatch and it was almost 11:43 am. I quickly strode towards my car and quickly drove off home while silently praying that nothing bad happened to Scarlet and Carina. I wouldn't forgive myself if someone hurt them because I wasn't there with them. I was driving like a mad man and I didn't care anymore if I was over speeding.

When I arrived at the house, I just parked my car in front of the house without taking it to the parking behind the house. Upon getting out of the car, I ran towards the house. It was so quiet. Normally, Scarlet would be at the living room playing something or watching something with Fiona or Carina. My heart beat faster nervously as I called for Scarlet and Carina.

When nobody answered me, I quickly went upstairs and checked our room. It was so quiet and empty. I went to Scarlet's room but it was the same. I raked my fingers through my hair with frustration. I was about to go back downstairs when I saw Nilda.

"Nilda, where are Carina and Scarlet?" I asked her. It felt like there's a lump in my throat as I wait for her answer. She furrowed at me.

"They already left for London. I thought she talked to you about this on the phone? She was calling you before they left" I felt like my strength left me as I leaned back against the wall while staring at Nilda disbelievingly.

"W-Why did they leave? Did she tell you something?" I wanted to punch and kick something as the realization of them leaving me. The pain in my heart was slowly eating my heart out and I felt like I couldn't take it anymore. Tears threatened to well from my eyes. Why Carina? Damnit!

She told me that she wasn't sure about her decision yet if they would stay here and be with me or go back to London and leave me.

"When she came down this morning, she looked sad. 

She was talking with someone on her phone before she suddenly told me that they would be going back to London as soon as possible. I told her to wait for you but she didn't listen to me" I shook my head and cursed repeatedly. I thanked Nilda and she went back to her household chores. I dialed Carina's number again but it was still out of coverage area. She might turned off her phone or something.

I was so mad that I threw my phone to the floor. I slumped down on the floor as I stared into nothingness. My mind was full of questions but I couldn't find any answer. I couldn't believe that they would leave me just like that.

After our talk last night, even though her answer was vague, I was so sure that she would stay because she loves me and we have a daughter for crying out loud! I touched my cheeks when I felt something warm cascaded down from my eyes and I realized that I was already crying.

Why Carina? Is my love not enough for you to stay beside me? Those questions repeatedly replayed in my head as I tried to fathom what had made her left me just like that without even waiting for me. 

My hands balled into tight fists as anger slowly crept out of my chest. I punched the wall three times out of madness. I didn't even feel the pain even though my knuckles were already bleeding. You can't do this to me Carina! You already left me once. I will make sure that you'll come back to me whether you like it or not!

I didn't know how long I was moping like that at the hallway. I felt like the pain from 4 years ago came back to me but this time, it was doubled. I am a man but I can't control these emotions inside me that I just cried and cried like a child.

After I didn't know how long, I stood up and slowly went inside our room, walking like all the life in me just faded away. I sat down on the bed and looked around the room. I bought this house for her because I was hoping then that she would eventually come back to me. 

She came back and this house was filled with life and joy with her and Scarlet's presence. When she finally forgave me, I felt like I already conquered the world and I couldn't ask for more. I told to myself that I wouldn't ever let her leave me again. Scarlet and Carina are my life and now that they're gone, I felt lifeless.

I stood up and went to the closet. Her other clothes were still there. I gritted my teeth and took a deep breath. I closed the closet and grabbed the telephone. I dialed her number. Thankfully, I knew her number by heart. When the line was still out of reach, I almost screamed with total frustration.

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CARINA'S P.O.V.

We were already in the car going home but Scarlet was still sad. Normally, she's talkative and energetic but she wasn't talking at all. Her eyes were still puffy because of crying.

"Sweetheart, are you mad at mommy?" I asked her tenderly. She looked at me with a sad eyes and shook her head no but then avoided my gaze. She looked outside without uttering a single word. I bit my lower lip to prevent myself from crying.

I didn't want to leave Regan but I had no choice. I have to be with my father. I knew I hurt Scarlet and Regan with my sudden decision but it couldn't be helped.

When I woke up this morning, I received a call from one of our maids and told me that my father had a heart attack and he was at the hospital. Upon hearing that, I instantly decided to go home. I tried calling Regan for a couple of times to tell him about what happened but his phone was probably turned off.

I had no idea where he went to because when I woke up, he wasn't on the bed anymore.

Scarlet was screaming while crying when I told her that we needed to go back to London as soon as possible. She didn't want to go and leave her father in the US but when I told her that her grandfather was in the hospital, I managed to persuade her.

I took my phone out from my bag and turned it on. I turned it off during the flight and I forgot to turn it on immediately upon landing because I was occupied with my thoughts about my father and Regan. My eyes brows creased together when I didn't see any message from Regan. I was expecting to receive a message from him but I didn't. I dialed his number but it was out of coverage area.

"Baby, I'm sorry that we couldn't say our goodbyes to daddy but don't worry, we'll call him after we visit grandpa at the hospital" She looked at me and smiled but that didn't reached her eyes. She still looked sad. I hugged her and kissed her temple.

"Don't be sad baby. Promise, we'll talk to him later"

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Upon arriving at our house, we just freshened up and ate our meal before we went to the hospital. I was worried with my father and the fear of losing him escalated as I saw his current condition. He had a lot of tubes sticking on his body. My tears kept on falling from my eyes.

"Dad, please wake up. Don't leave me yet. I need you here with me" I sobbed as I held his hand. Scarlet was outside the ICU with Kate. I received a call from her when Scarlet and I were still at home eating and when I told her that we just came back and was planning to go to hospital, she insisted to come.

I kept on talking to my father while crying but he didn't wake up. When I went out of the ICU, I talked to the doctor and he told me that my father was still in danger and they needed to perform a surgery on him as soon as possible.

"Please do anything to save my father" I asked the doctor and he assured me that they would do anything for him to survive.

After I talked to the doctor, I went to where Scarlet and Kate were seating.

"What did the doctor tell you?" Kate inquired. I heaved a deep sigh.

"He needed to undergo a surgery ASAP. The operation will be starting soon" I informed her. I saw Scarlet's eyes grew wide as she looked at me.

"Mommy, is grandpa going to die? " She asked worriedly that I hugged her tightly.

"Shhh...Don't say that sweetheart. Grandpa will be alright. Just pray for him so that he will be okay in no time" She didn't say anything more and just nodded her head.

"Carina, I think you should go home first. I'll just ask the hospital staffs to just call you when the surgery will finish. I know you both still have jetlag. Scarlet here looks sleepy and tired already" Kate suggested. I looked at my daughter and realized that Kate was right. Even though I wanted to stay here and be with my father, I have to tend to my daughter's needs too. I sighed in defeat and agreed to her. 

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Awww... this is just sad😭

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