The Billionaire's Bet

Chapter 53 : A Blind Heart's Tears

My tears...

My heart...

I am in pain, why does everything have to play out this way...? Could I not find happiness?

Evanly

Her words were like never ending stabbing to my shattered heart. The more she revealed the truth, the more it dawned on me that I was never even a part of this family. My whole life was a lie. At that moment all I thought about was how I would run off to Devon's mansion and cry to him but now, now he's gone and I don't have anyone to run to right now. While mom and dad were arguing, I took a step back, turned and ran. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me without a single thought in mind but just a hazy memory of Devon.

I ran through the streets of San Diego, swiftly and recklessly passing cars and red lights while tears were streaming down my cheeks like a never ending water fall. After some time, I reached a secluded forest looking land with huge gates and signs written 'no trespassing' and 'Debrue Property'

This large mass of land was a special place that I had protected and grew up with. While I was still married to Justine, I had bought this land to build a home for our family. I wanted to build a large mansion where we would all live happily without a single worry. After everything went down, I never really thought about selling it. It was too special to me.

I always kept a small padlock key in my phone case to unlock the gates to this wonderful place. I hastily took out the key and unlock the gates. I went in and closed it behind me. I walked over to the middle of the field, filled with soft, tall green grass and beautiful florescent flowers. I finally found what I was looking for, a small, clear pond with rocks surrounding it. I made my to the pond and set down on the soft grass and began crying uncontrollably. The wind was warm, the sun slowly began to set and out came the moon as it shined brightly on the field. I could hear the grass and the distant trees whispering softly.

Now what? Now I don't have a mother nor a father. I'm alone again. Why was everything turning out this way? What had I done wrong? Where did I go wrong? Was I not trying hard enough? Was I not good enough? Did I not fulfil my duties as a wife and daughter? What went wrong?

I hate myself.

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Benjamin

I had knocked off work and I was on my way to my apartment when I suddenly received a call from Conillious. I answered it.

"Conillious?"

"Ben! Thank the heavens you answered!"

"Why? What's wrong?", she sounded frantic and stressed.

"What's wrong? Are you alright? Is everything okay?"

"No, it's Evanly...she...she's missing. Her parents called me a few hours ago to tell me that she went missing a day ago! They've tried to call her but her phone seems to be off! I-i don't know what to do, gosh!", she frantically said as she sobbed softly. I felt my heart drop to my stomach. She is missing? But how and why?

"Hold on, d-don't panick, I'll drive there right now and go look for her myself"