Out with the truth

Michelle was never pregnant. After pushing Katherine down the steps, she took the test from her and carried it away with her. I have wiped my face. "Everything that's gone wrong in my life is because of that girl."

When I tell my mother that, she offers me some solace. "In my most profound regret, Melvin. That I could take all of this suffering away from you.

I find myself displaying the tiniest smile on my face. I am thankful that she was never going to have my child. I would not have any chance with Katherine if that were the case.

She is caressing my face. "If Katherine's baby survived, would you have been a father to that child?"

To answer your question, "Yes," I would have assisted her in any way I could, and I genuinely mean it.

A doctor emerges from the double doors, and he pauses to have a conversation with the mother.

Several minutes passed before the doctor, and Mom left me alone.

When Claire approaches me, I sit in the sitting room chatting with her.

While she is dressed in a pantsuit, I can see the lining which conceals her gun.

Claire, who works for the FBI, has known Taylor since he was a student at the university.

Following their graduation, they continued to communicate; however, when he discovered his sister at the foot of the stairs, he phoned her, and she decided to investigate what was happening.

I was approached by Claire and a handful of FBI agents a couple of weeks before I was scheduled to meet with Katherine once more. They informed me that Michelle had hired an assassin to assassinate Katherine.

At that instant, I was aware that I needed to safeguard the woman who had always loved me, and the only way that I could accomplish this was by proposing to her.

As they rest against the wall, Taylor and Walden are positioned.

I feel Claire's hand resting on top of mine. You can only act slowly, Melvin. For example, you could fly to Paris and confront her about what you witnessed there. Should you choose to do so, you will be placing her life in even greater jeopardy. Whenever she stares at Taylor, her eyes become gentler. There has been a significant amount of effort put forth by her brothers to bring that woman to justice for the crimes that she committed against their sister if you are still willing to do everything it takes to ensure that she is safe. When you return to your house, you will remember what you witnessed. She uses a calm voice to communicate with me. It will be necessary for you to keep convincing Katherine that you are in love with Michelle all the time. While I am aware that the fact that you love the woman who has caused her pain will continue to cause her pain, I am also mindful that it will keep Katherine safer for a little while longer until I can bring that lady back to the United States. Unfortunately, my team and I cannot leave the country now to arrest her because another person is working closely with her, and I need to find that person. 

Indeed, she is right. If only there were anything that I could do, but it seems like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place; I wish there were something that I could do.

My attention is drawn to Claire. I won't make any hasty decisions, but I won't go home tonight. Given that I am solely responsible for everything that has transpired in her life, I cannot be with her now.

Taylor comes over to sit with me. "Son, you are not to blame for this. Only one person can be held accountable for their acts, and that person is Michelle.

He nods his head. "He's right."

Walden makes his way close to us. "There is no need for you to be concerned about Kathy tonight. She is going to be staying with us at Mom's house. We will keep her distracted while you are trying to figure things out.

He has a point. Before meeting with Kathy tomorrow, I must get myself in order. I also have to go to the office to participate in the photo shoot.

The last thing I want to do is continue to disappoint Katherine.

Compared to what I did today, she is deserving of better.

When she was lying on the ground, it was painful to watch her in that state, and I regret that I did not assist her when she was in that position.

During the time that Michelle's brothers were waiting for the paramedics to arrive, I allowed Michelle to drag me away.

If only Michelle were no longer a part of it, the world would be much better.

If that were the case, I would be able to call the woman who has always been my heart entirely my home.

The fact that Michelle's attractiveness blinded me and prevented me from understanding what she was really like. Now that I am no longer blinded, I realise I have a lot of ground to make up for Katherine.

On the other hand, she was there for me whenever I needed her, but I was absent whenever she needed my assistance.

Claire gave me a shoulder shake. "Katherine and her sister were here earlier." She turns her gaze away from me. "I never intended for her to find out I had seen her. She is aware that something is taking place. She is an intelligent girl so that she will overlook this. You must disclose all of the information to her when the time comes.

I let out a sigh. In a month and a half, when she is at my parents' house, Claire will know everything there is to know. They throw an enormous party every year. Michelle makes the trip back to her hometown every year, and she thinks I will ask her this year.

Claire reaches for her phone and begins typing on it as she pulls it out. Please give me the party date; I will see some people act as caterers. In this way, we will always be able to keep an eye on her whenever she shows up at the party.

I provide all of the information that she needs. "If there's anything else, I will let Taylor know, and he can contact you."

Walden and I are left alone when Claire leaves with Taylor while we are together.

He sits down next to me in the chair. "How bad is your brother?"

"He has suffered a concussion." I make my way towards him. "When I watched the video of Katherine being thrown down the stairs, it caused my eyes to get crimson. I had no intention of causing harm to my brother. Honestly, I tell him the truth.

When Walden's phone rings, he takes a moment to glance at it. I am on my way out. Alanie just brought to my attention that Katherine has locked herself in the restroom. Taylor is the only candidate who has ever effectively removed her from the situation. He walks in the same direction his brother walked with Claire.

Katherine had transformed by the time I saw her lying on the ground, bleeding a couple of weeks later.

I was told that she relied on meds to help her get past the pain of the fall. I heard rumors about this.

I was in Katherine's dormitory sometime during the afternoon. A number of people were waiting in line to use the restroom, but the door was closed.

When the bathroom doors opened, I discovered Katherine, her hair cropped and dyed black. I had picked the locks on the bathroom door.

She appeared to have taken something since her eyes were bloodshot.

I brought her to her room and tucked her up for the night.

When Michelle finally arrived, she dragged me out of the room after a few minutes had passed. "What are you doing with her?" I heard her yell at me.

"A friend of mine needed my assistance. She is dependent on me.

Michelle's head was shaken. "She's trying to take you from me, and I won't let that happen." She pressed her lips against mine and then pulled me toward the restroom.

When we arrived at the shower, she immediately began removing her clothes.

At that particular moment, I forgot about my best friend, who was asleep in her room, which was not far from us.