Lahat ng Kabanata ng Side Chick Era… Over: Kabanata 1951 - Kabanata 1960

Sharon didn't answer. Her fingers traced the fading scars on Thomas's body.They were old injuries—obvious, stubborn scars that had survived years, resisting even medicinal treatment. She could only imagine how severe the original wounds must have been.A sharp pang twisted in her chest.No one is born truly invincible. Thomas's strength had been forged through real blood and fire, battle after battle. What she had now—the safety, the stability, the life around her—was the product of his blood and pain.It was laughable that she had always believed Thomas to be unstoppable.Jamie had been right. Before making any decisions, she needed to truly understand Thomas's past.Lowering her head, Sharon pressed a gentle kiss to the scar on his body.For a moment, Thomas's muscles tensed."Sharon…"Sharon lifted her head, cheeks flushed with a soft pink. Her black-and-white eyes, clear as water, were gentle. But within them burned a determination that could not be swayed."Thomas… toda

Lex stared at Victoria's stubborn expression and suddenly asked, "Victoria… do you really want to keep fighting?"Victoria's lips curved into a half-smile, half-smirk. "Lex, they've hurt you this badly. Are you really just going to let it go? Are you going to accept becoming like this as your fate?"Lex let out a strange, almost bitter laugh. "At this point… haven't you noticed? Sharon's influence is growing stronger, while ours keeps shrinking. What can you do against Sharon and Thomas now? Even if this child belongs to Callum, do you think having a child gives you any leverage over him?"Victoria… I've always thought you were smart, good at reading situations, but now I realize… you're still too naive. When power is in your own hands, you can't control it. And now, you rely on others and think you can win?"Victoria lifted her chin, her voice steady. "Whether I can win or not, I won't give up so easily. Lex… you've been a family head before. You should understand this better th

Dr. Galen sipped his tea slowly and said, "You're mistaken. Jamie's being courteous to me because I offered conditions and stepped in. Had I refused, he would have used his tricks on me just the same. That boy flips out the moment someone crosses him."Uriah shot him a sidelong glance. "So you'd rather owe me a favor than not help him detox?"Dr. Galen smiled lightly. "I don't care if someone's good or bad—I respect young people who dare to think and act. Unlike you, who put on airs and insist on principles, and in the end, can't convince anyone. You claim to care for that girl, Sharon, but your actions never show it. Even Jamie does more."Uriah's face turned red with fury, and he glared. "I stayed with the Ferrero family for a while. Their illness is genetic. It's incurable. Bringing in more people won't change that. Giving Sharon hope only to crush it later would hurt her more. Better she face reality sooner than be disappointed later."As for why I didn't come to you back then—

Sharon furrowed her brow. "What do you mean by 'strange'?"Dr. Celio replied, "Dr. Dole is usually proud, arrogant even. But the day I saw him, he seemed… almost deferential, as if he were afraid of Thomas."Sharon fixed her gaze on him. "Dr. Celio, what exactly are you trying to say?"Dr. Celio's eyes met hers directly, unflinching. "Do you know why I always come when Thomas undergoes treatment?"Sharon's intuition picked up on her implication. "So… your real purpose isn't just to learn?"Dr. Celio remained silent for a moment, studying her closely. "I've heard you mention before that Thomas is very clever and has an unusually deep understanding of his own condition. Could it be possible… that he might be deceiving his doctors again?"Sharon frowned. "Hiding his condition wouldn't benefit him, and he can't hide it forever. He might fool his doctor temporarily, but not permanently."Dr. Celio said, "That may be true. But Thomas is extremely resistant to hypnosis. He might concea

Sharon sneered, "Jamie, you're not going to tell me that all of this was Thomas's doing, are you?"Jamie's voice was hoarse. "Sharon, if I had selfish motives, I'd be the one most eager for him to undergo hypnosis. Logically, after he forgets you, the two of you would separate—and only then would I have a chance, wouldn't I?"Sharon's eyes turned icy. "Maybe your goal wasn't to separate us at all… but to drive Thomas completely insane."Jamie fell silent.Dr. Galen finally seemed to understand the full picture.He couldn't help but speak for Jamie. "Sharon, if this guy really wanted to harm Thomas, wouldn't it make more sense to use someone loyal to him? Dr. Dole was my recommendation. If Jamie had sinister plans, he'd be dragging me—and Uriah—right into it."Think about your relationship with Uriah. If Jamie actually tried something like this, do you think Uriah would let him get away with it? He still relies on Uriah to neutralize the poison in his body. If he did pull somethin