Chapter 125 - Hard On Herself (1/2)

Anya, who had been through an emotional roller coaster, stood stunned hearing her mother about Zane. She had forgotten Zane had started reading and understanding. She couldn't imagine how he must have felt reading his mother as a criminal who ran away from the country.

Though her mother feigned ignorance of society and people's behavior, Anya knew Catalina often gets very bothered, especially when her friends start to avoid her.

'Quit this job. Or else Zane will live with us.'

She had only Zane, how could she live after sending him to her parents? Although Anya loved her job, it wasn't more important than her son.

She hesitantly asked, knowing her mother was dead serious, ”I- Mom, shall I complete this task?” She has to teach Harper Johnson a lesson.

Catalina was surprised to hear Anya. Her daughter is very stubborn, especially when she believes her every action and decision will affect Zane.

Dennis again frowned but he chose to be silent about it. He will let Catalina calm down while Anya completes her mission before he speaks his opinion.

Dennis won't let Zane watch his(Zane) mother, his(Dennis) proud daughter giving up on her career due to people's foul mouth and immoral news media smearing her name.

He cut in before Catalina could force their daughter to a dead end with Zane's name. ”Could you two let Zane sleep peacefully?” He sounded stern, silencing both the women.

Catalina regretted her words when she saw Anya whose eyes were dulled and watched Zane longingly. She never liked to be harsh on her daughter, but looking at Anya who was pale and weak, her name being played around by some evil people, all Catalina wished was a simple happy life for her daughter and grandson.

Dennis took Anya to the couch and gave her a glass of water. ”Did you eat anything?”

Anya was about to shake her head but looked at her father without saying the truth. Her father will worry a lot.

Dennis sighed in resignation. He wanted to go to the kitchen and make something for her but it was soon going to be dinner time and they weren't in their place to use somebody's kitchen so casually.

Catalina's voice sounded as she went to them, ”By the way, Anya, who is this Alvin Matthews? Is he your friend? Or… Are we in trouble?” She had realized the vacation they went to was to stay away from the country and Harper Johnson.

Anya left the glass down on the coffee table and looked at her parents when Catalina sat next to Dennis, ”Mom, Dad, do you remember I had told you a senior was teaching me in the library?”

Dennis nodded first while Catalina took a few seconds.

Anya continued, ”It's the same senior.” She sighed as she continued, ”Harper Johnson wanted to control me by you three and President Collins wanted to send me away with you three, it would have put me in trouble. So Alvin Matthews went against President Collins so that I could clear my name.”

Of course, Anya wouldn't tell them everything. Her mother would do anything to stop her if she gets to know her life was on the line many times.

Catalina didn't perceive things about her work and complications, other than understanding Alvin Matthews was helping her daughter.

Whereas Dennis knew his daughter would never say anything that would worry them. He didn't trouble her by asking anything related to it, ”How are things going on?”

Anya smiled as she fetched her mobile, ”I assisted the military to rescue a lot of people from the ship.” She handed her mobile to them to show the recent news.

Her mother had a proud smile before her face turned grim, ”Did you enter inside the ship?”

Dennis shook his head while Anya chuckled, ”No, Mom, I was in the tower starting my investigation.”

Catalina was satisfied with that response. She had no objection if Anya didn't put herself in danger. She never cared that her daughter's name was never mentioned either.

Anya continued to talk for some more time until her parents were relaxed. She also got to know Linus had appeared at their hotel when they were preparing to head to the airport.

Then Anya checked on sleeping Zane before informing her parents, ”I will meet Alvin Matthews and come.”

Dennis asked hoping he wasn't troubling his daughter, ”Sweetie, it wouldn't be good to stay here any longer. Couldn't we go to your place?” Uneasiness was apparent in his tone.

Anya also didn't prefer to stay in the Oasis mansion. But Alvin wasn't an easy nut. She didn't want her parents to know they were being forced to stay there. So she chose only half-truth, ”Dad, my place isn't suitable to live in right now. As soon as I find a safe place, we will leave from here.”

Suddenly she grinned and added playfully, ”Till then, think as if I have brought you to a luxurious resort.” She tried to lighten the air.

Dennis and Catalina were speechless.

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In the study room,

Alvin was going through a file that needed his attention. Ean massaged his temples still digesting Alvin's plan. ”Are you sure?” He asked to confirm.