You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

Shermaine finally had the chance to meet her parents. However, they brought her bad news. They told her that her parole application was rejected because Matthew and Clarissa got in the way. Yet, she was not angry at all.

Instead, she smiled at them with a hint of disappointment which disappeared quickly. She even comforted her parents in return.

“Dad, Mom, you don’t have to be sad. I just have to bear the consequences of my actions. Hence, whatever the results may be, I’ll accept it with an open heart.”

“But, we thought we could finally reunite during New Year’s. I’m sorry, Shermaine. We’re useless; we couldn’t avenge you.”

“Don’t say that, Mom,” Shermaine reminded as she looked at her with forgiving eyes. Kayla then began to calm upon hearing her words.

“Alright, enough about them. We’ll do our best to work toward an early reunion. Shermaine, I hope you can forgive us.”

“Mom and Dad, you’ve done your best. Besides, this isn’t your fault. I was the one who got myself into this.”

“How could it be your fault? They set you up! If it wasn’t for her…”

Kayla dragged Clarissa into the picture once again. But when she glanced at her daughter, she quickly stopped. “Okay, let’s change the topic.”

Shermaine smiled and began to talk about her life in prison. She even picked up a business and economics course, so she could help her father with his business once she got out.

“That’s great! You’re a smart girl who gets everything done. I’m sure you’ll get do well when I hand you the business.”

James nodded. “Of course. We’re all waiting for you to reunite with us as well as hand you the business.”

Shermaine grinned happily. “Alright. So don’t worry about me!”

Once the couple left, Kayla’s face became pale. She clutched onto James tightly as they walked to the car. Then, she clutched her chest tightly as if she had difficulty breathing when they got into the car.

James was used to Kayla’s recurring condition over the years. She wasn’t physically ill; it was just a psychological issue.

He patted Kayla’s shoulder and signaled the driver to start driving.

Kayla did not speak for a long time until she had returned to her normal self.

“Is there really no other way, James? Although Shermaine wasn’t upset, I believed she must be suffering inside.”

James shook his head. “There’s nothing we can do for now. Right now, we can only wait.”

“Oh, my poor Shermaine! I guess it’ll only be the two of us again this year.”

James did not say anything but merely sighed.

had just woken up in the afternoon and realized Damian was already back

I did ask for it. Come to think

down and saw Ellie entering the house with Damian. Ellie noticed Clarissa in pajamas and

and quickly ran

led him away to change as Ellie sat down across Clarissa and

“What’re you looking at?”

rather uneasy but tried to remain

look at

and quickly covered her face with her hands like a little girl. “Stop it,

Clarissa and instantly knew that

do you know that you’re on the headlines of today’s paper? It’s about you picking up Uncle Matt from the

even a celebrity!” Clarissa complained as she grabbed her phone to check the

able to find anything now. Uncle Matt wouldn’t allow you to be exposed under the public eye due to his possessiveness. So don’t you

to be exposed. I merely thought that these paparazzi have mad skills! I don’t understand how they got the

literally a second runway for celebrities? Even if they weren’t there to take pictures of

when she

in a huge down jacket yesterday before I headed out. They must have claimed that I’m fat or going through a rough patch with Matthew, judging from their usual style of

let out a small laugh. “No, don’t worry. It’s

“Then what is it?”

playfully as she wiggled her

at? Tell me! What did those

title wasn’t the point, but the kiss you shared with Uncle Matt was

that, Clarissa was speechless as she felt her body temperature increasing rapidly. She was so embarrassed

Ellie did not hold back making fun of her even when she noticed how red her face

moment, Damian appeared and noticed

Mommy! What game are you and Ms. Ellie playing? Can I join

“Pfft…. Hahahah…”

pulled him into her lap and pecked him on the cheek. “We’re not playing any games, deary. It was your Mommy

“What is that?”

his eyes in curiosity as he turned to face Clarissa. Clarissa was startled by his sudden question,

listen to her; it’s all nonsense. Come here, Damian. Now, tell me how was school? Could you tell me what your teacher

topic. The boy then ran into Clarissa’s arms and began to tell her about his day at

a chatter for a little guy at his age. He didn’t stop talking to Clarissa until it was

to sleep, she quietly crept downstairs and held a virtual meeting with Yael

Year’s is over. Hence, we’ll have to find a bigger studio to move in. We’ll also need to create a new department. Our business has been expanding over time, and the lack of manpower had caused inconvenience as the staff had to juggle many tasks all at once. Therefore, it’s best if we recruit more people in the

“A new studio?”

the studio,” Yael answered. Yet, Clarissa shook her head.

both really are