As Arianna gazed at her father's lifeless form in the hospital bed, her heart felt like it was shattering into a million pieces,
the tears streaming down her face a reflection of the deep sorrow and desperation that gripped her, her mind reeling with the cruel twist of fate that had turned their happy family into one struggling to survive,
the thought of her mom's weary eyes and her own dwindling savings for school a constant reminder of the unbearable weight of their reality, leaving her feeling lost, alone, and consumed by a sense of hopelessness.
On the other side As Gerald's eyes met Celien's, a mixture of guilt and unease churned in his stomach, the sight of her pain and Arianna's tears stirring up long-buried memories of his past cruelty towards Celien
, and he quickly looked away, his voice casual as he asked Louise, "Who's the girl?" but his eyes betrayed his true emotions, revealing a deep-seated discomfort and remorse that he dare not confront, the weight of his past actions hanging over him like a dark cloud, threatening to unleash a torrent of regret and self-condemnation.
Louise's words, "This school's genius, Arianna," hung in the air, a stark contrast to the reality of the fragile girl who had just tearfully clung to her mom, her academic prowess now overshadowed by the weight of her family's struggles,
as Louise and Vincent departed for home, leaving behind the heart-wrenching scene in the hospital, unaware of the depth of pain and hardship that Arianna and her mom were facing.
The Dawson family's facade of happiness hid a complex web of relationships and emotions. After Luna's passing, Carlos's marriage to Lily brought stability, and she lovingly cared for George and Gerald.
However, when she gave birth to Celien, her attention shifted, causing Gerald and George to feel neglected and resentful. This resentment blossomed into bullying, making Celien's life miserable.
She found solace in a lover and, after her mom's death, escaped her troubled past by running away with him, seeking freedom and a new beginning.