Chapter 105: Desi and Kevin
At the same time, at Scott’s house.
Desi felt fearful as she stepped through the door, returning to Scott’s home after leaving the Brown mansion. Her father’s scolding voice echoed in the space, filled with resentment and disappointment. Mr. Ethan seemed unwilling to listen to any reasons from Desi, and her feeble resistance against his violence only made things worse.
“Desi, you are not worthy of being my daughter! What have you done for the Scott family? You’re just a useless, worthless person! And you’re a troublemaker,” Mr. Ethan yelled, raising his hand and delivering a painful slap to Desi.
“I’m sorry, father. But it’s not entirely my fault,” Desi cried, trying to justify herself.
“That’s enough; get out of my sight!” Mr. Ethan yelled loudly, startling Desi.
“Oh, Father, please forgive me,” Desi pleaded, kneeling down and crying.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.
“Leave Scott’s house immediately, as your actions have had a severe impact on our family.”
“No, Father, please don’t disown me.”
Desi pleaded desperately, unable to comprehend her father’s harsh and severe reaction to the situation. She had only expected him to scold her, but being rejected and kicked out of the house was a tremendous shock for her. No matter how much Desi begged, Mr. Ethan ignored her and retreated to his room.
“Mother, please talk to Father and ask him not to disown me.” Desi turned to plead with Mrs. Emily, but she was immediately met with a contemptuous glare and hurtful remarks.
“You brought this upon yourself, so deal with it on your own. Don’t expect anyone to help you.”
“Why are you saying such hurtful things? Wasn’t everything I did according to your wishes?”
“You dare to talk back to me? You useless child!” barked a furious Mrs. Emily.
“Mother,” Desi pleaded in distress, “please help me convince Father to change his decision. Please don’t let him kick me out of the house.”
“You deserve it. You have disappointed the Scott family and brought shame upon us,” Mrs. Emily seethed.
“But, Mother, it’s not…” Desi attempted to argue but was abruptly interrupted.
“Silence!” Mrs. Emily shouted, “Who is your mother here?”
“Why would you say that, Mother? I did everything according to your wishes!” Desi exclaimed, her voice filled with reproach and accusation. “It was all your plan. You’re the one who forced me into this. Why is it now that only I am at fault?”
“And what were the results?” Mrs. Emily sneered. “You failed miserably, and not only that, but you also brought trouble upon the entire Scott family.”
“It’s not true.” Desi shook her head, denying the accusations and trying to explain and defend herself. But all her efforts were in vain against Mrs. Emily’s stubborn attitude.
“Don’t make any more excuses. You heard my husband as well; get out of my house right away,” Mrs. Emily ordered.
“Why would you treat me like this, Mother? I am your own child!” Desi screamed, a mix of desperation and heartbreak in her voice. Desi couldn’t understand why her mother would treat her this way. Her heart shattered into pieces, unable to be put back together. All the trust and love she had for Mrs. Emily were shattered in an instant. Disappointment and loneliness flooded her mind.
“I’m sorry, but you are not my flesh and blood. I brought you home from the orphanage years ago. Let me make it clear to you: My intention in adopting you was for you to marry someone wealthy like Ansel Brown, but that is no longer possible. You are useless. You ruined my plan. And now, your pregnancy makes it impossible for me to use you anymore.”
“You used me?” Desi gasped in disbelief and shock, her voice trembling.
Mrs. Emily looked at her with a cold gaze.
“That’s right. I only used you to fulfill my own personal agenda,” Mrs. Emily revealed, delivering the final shock-a deep wound to Desi’s heart.
“Now that you know the truth, I have no more hope for you. It’s best for both of us to sever our ties from here on.”
Desi’s heart shattered into pieces. She had poured all her love and devotion into Mrs. Emily, but in the end, she had only become a tool to be used. Tears uncontrollably streamed down her face, but she no longer had the strength to hold onto indifference and confidence that she could endure this shock.
“What are you still doing here? Leave! Get out of here right now and don’t cause any more trouble for the Scott family!” Mr. Ethan returned, saw Desi, and shouted, pushing her out of the house.
Desi felt like a lonely and lifeless stone being thrown out of her own sanctuary. She walked aimlessly on a dark path, filled with tears and despair. Betrayal and loneliness had shattered all her beliefs, leaving behind a broken heart and a wounded soul.
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After being evicted from their home, Desi sought out Kevin, who was also facing the consequences of his reckless and greedy actions, as Kevin’s father had rejected him and kicked him out of their family’s house.
Desi felt filled with anxiety in her heart, unsure if Kevin would accept her staying with him. But she had nowhere else to go, and the feeling of being expelled from her home had turned Desi’s life into a nightmare.
Kevin opened the door, his face showing surprise and concern.
“Desi? Why are you here? What happened?”
Desi tried to hold her breath, but the emotions finally overwhelmed her, and she couldn’t contain them any longer.
“Kevin, I’ve been kicked out of my parents’ house. I don’t know where to go.”
“Why would they do that?” Kevin asked, his expression filled with concern.
“I’m not a biological child of the Scott family,” Desi sobbed, revealing, “after the plan to trap Ansel failed, they no longer need me. Kevin, now I don’t know what to do. Please don’t chase me away.”
Kevin looked into Desi’s teary eyes and sensed the pain behind every word she spoke. He embraced her tightly and said,
“Desi, don’t worry. Stay here with me. I can’t let the woman I love go through the feelings of loneliness and despair.”
Desi held onto Kevin tightly, feeling like a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders.
“Thank you, Kevin. I don’t know how to express my gratitude. Now I feel so much safer having you by my side.”
Kevin smiled and gently stroked Desi’s hair.
“Don’t dwell on unhappy thoughts too much.”
“Kevin, please forgive me for the things that hurt you. Can you give me another chance to be loved by you?” Desi choked on her words.
“I’ve always loved you, silly girl,” Kevin said tenderly.
“Thank you, Kevin. I will try my best not to disappoint you.”
“Yes.”
In the following days, Desi and Kevin lived in the small house, the only property Kevin had at the moment. They shared joyful mornings, meaningful conversations, and faced life’s challenges together. Desi no longer felt lonely because she knew she had a good person by her side, supporting her through this tumultuous journey. And above all, loving her.
However, the beautiful life they had didn’t last long. They had to face pressure and provocation from friends and others around them. Some even goaded Kevin to seek revenge against Ansel. The pressure pushed Kevin into a state of hatred and a desire for revenge. Ultimately, unable to overcome the challenges in their current lives, Kevin took it upon himself to devise a plan to harm Ansel without letting Desi know.