Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Second Chance: The Billionaire's Quest for Forgiveness : Kabanata 161 - Kabanata 170

Filla, burdened by Lucy, was not moving swiftly. After several cars screeched to a halt for her, luck finally ran out.One small car failed to stop in time, hitting her side, sending her to her knees. Heath lunged forward in two steps, grabbing the screaming child and clutching her tightly against his shoulder."Daddy's here, Lucy, you're safe now." Tears almost welled in his eyes.Steve had just arrived, intending to pursue Filla, but she, enduring the pain, scrambled back to her feet, hailed a taxi, and fled the scene.Steve shielded the father and daughter, swiftly leading them to a safe spot. Lucy clung tightly to Heath's neck, merely sobbing hard, not daring to cry out another sound. Heath held her close, stroking her back continuously.He whispered to Steve, "Find her. Don't let her get away!" Steve understood implicitly, pulling out his phone to make calls and delegate tasks.He then dispersed the crowd and accompanied the father and daughter back into the office building.Upst

The dagger glinted coldly, and Prisley instinctively recoiled a step. Filla, dagger in hand, circled the desk, closing in with each step.Prisley grabbed a file holder from the desk, holding it up as a shield.Filla smirked. "What, scared now? Did you ever think this day would come when you stole Heath away?"Prisley didn't answer, her peripheral vision frantically searching for something to defend herself with. Suddenly, Filla's face twisted into one of sorrow, tears welling in her eyes."You get all the good things. You work beside Heath, you have him, and you even had his child. All my good fortune, you stole it!"Tears streamed down her face. "I don't even know what kind of life I've had these past few years. Having to please others, cater to others, just to get a little benefit, a little support. And you, you don't have to do anything! Just seduce Heath, and you have everything!" Her eyes turned vicious.She lunged, striking at Prisley with the knife. Prisley dodged, retreating b

The elegant woman slowly walked towards Prisley. One could tell she was of a certain age, yet beautiful and impeccably well-preserved, dressed in subtly luxurious clothing that perfectly suited a wealthy matriarch.Her speech was slow and graceful, her face adorned with a polite, formal smile that nonetheless couldn't mask the coldness in her tone."You must be Ms. Anderson? I am David's mother, Anna Rynn."Prisley paused, surprised, but still politely invited her to sit. As David's mother, Anna was indeed remarkably young and beautiful.However, Heath's own mother had tragically died of depression because of Anna, and Anna had later treated a young Heath poorly. For these reasons, Prisley felt no inclination to be overly courteous."What can I do for you?" Prisley asked.Anna's haughty demeanor gradually softened. "Prisley, you are a very understanding woman. I know your perspective is different from most. Could you... could you please let David off?""I know David did something unfo

"Prisley's forgiveness is a testament to her generosity and compassion. But I am not so quick to forgive," Heath stated, his voice firm."I will formally demand that you surrender all your shares in the family business. You and your mother will leave this city. You may not return until I deem it appropriate."Prisley started to speak, but Heath silenced her with a gesture. "He must also pay a price."Tears welled in David's eyes. "Heath, I accept your terms. I will find a proper job at a company, and if you don't allow me to return, I swear I won't step foot in this city."Prisley's shoulder had mostly healed. She rotated it gently, then, with her daughter, drove to an office building.She called the company's reception, announcing that someone was waiting in the lobby.A few minutes later, a familiar face emerged from the elevator. Prisley smiled at her. "Jennifer, long time no see."Jennifer shrieked, rushing to embrace Prisley. Though Prisley had kept in touch, this was their first

A wave of enthusiastic applause erupted from everyone. Prisley covered her mouth, her eyes brimming with tears. She accepted the bouquet, tears in her eyes as she responded, "Yes! I will!"She had answered that question two years ago. To say it again now brought a different surge of emotions: trust, gratitude, love... a myriad of feelings. After going through life and death, she simply couldn't refuse.Heath smiled, pulling her into his embrace and gently kissing her lips. Cheers and applause burst through the hallway.Then, someone shouted, "Let the celebrations begin!" and the employees surged towards tables laden with champagne and delicacies.Prisley playfully chided, "Why suddenly do this at the office?"Heath leaned in and whispered affectionately in her ear, "The proposal two years ago cast a shadow over both our hearts. I know you never forgot it."He continued, "I want to pierce that shadow with a beam of sunlight so we never have to remember it again. You're surrounded by fa