Chapter 20%
Samuel’s mother continued, her voice weaker. “I’m willing if he has to go to jail, Agnes. I know that’s the consequence. I know I’ve failed as a mother. But I also can’t stand by and watch my son continue to hurt others. If I have to, I will also take responsibility for what he has. done, even though it might ruin my life.“}
I stared at her, dumbfounded. I knew I should feel relieved, even elated that there was finally strong evidence to get rid of Samuel and Livia. However, there was a different feeling arising.
I saw the sincerity in Samuel’s mother’s eyes. Maybe she couldn’t stop her son then, but now she was trying to make amends in a way that only she could.}
“What you’re doing is… really brave,” I said quietly, still feeling surprised. “But I don’t know where to start. Are you willing to go to jail?“} Samuel’s mother looked down, her face filled with regret. “I can’t keep letting Samuel do this without anyone stopping him.
If I have to face the law for what I have done or not done, then I will accept that. At least, I can feel a little better knowing I did something right.”
I paused. For some reason, I felt a little lighter. All the anger and hatred I had towards Samuel’s mother seemed to disappear. I knew she wasn’t perfect, but she had the courage to admit her mistakes and try to do the right thing.”
“I don’t know what to say, Mother. But thank you, because you finally chose to be on the right side,” I said, rubbing the envelope containing the evidence with a hand that was starting to feel a little calmer.}
Leon, who was standing behind me, approached and looked at Samuel’s mother with regretful eyes. “I’m sorry too, Mother. I never knew that Samuel had gone that far. I promise, we will use this evidence to prosecute them as soon as possible.“}
Samuel’s mother just nodded slowly, her face full of tears. “I know, Leon. I know you didn’t know anything. But I want you to know that I support you, even if I have to pay the price for everything that happened.“}
I looked at Leon, his eyes spoke volumes–guilt, confusion, and a sense of wanting to fix everything. We were all at the same point now.
No more lies. No more betrayals. And no more place for those who have ruined our lives.
“I’ll make things right, Agnes,” Leon said, grasping my hand with confidence. “We’ll work this out together. I promise.“}
I looked at him and smiled faintly. “This time, we’re really going to end it. We’ll make sure Samuel and Livia can’t escape.“}
With the help of Samuel’s mother, we had more strength to face this fight. All their crimes, lies, and betrayals would be exposed one by one. We wouldn’t give them another chance to hurt others.}
And I knew that, despite the many obstacles we’d face, we’d win this time.
That day, we were all at home, waiting for news from the police. Leon, who had become increasingly responsible since the previous incident, continued to try to make things better.}
However, we knew that the tension was mounting. Samuel and Livia finally had to account for what they had done, and it felt like we were at the end of our rope.>
After compiling all the available evidence, together with Samuel’s mother who finally came to her senses and regretted it, we went to the police station to hand over all the information that could put an end to their terror.”
Samuel and Livia never thought it would end like this. All their devious plans had been uncovered, and the law was finally coming after
them.”
At the police station, we presented a very strong dossier. Samuel’s mother, who felt deeply betrayed by her son, also gave decisive testimony. It turned out that Samuel and Livia had been living a life of lies, corrupting people without remorse.
Even Samuel’s mother revealed that she was treated very badly by her son, abandoned after giving everything for him. That’s what made her finally regret and want her son punished.}
However, even though all the evidence had been gathered, fate still played out in unexpected ways.
When police officers came to arrest Samuel and Livia in their apartment, something unexpected happened. Samuel, who already knew he would be arrested, ran away.”
The police chased after him, but he managed to escape. Everyone panicked. We were all worried that Samuel would do something reckless, and sure enough, a few hours later, the bad news came.}
Samuel fled in a car, traveling at high speed on deserted roads. At the same time, the police were on the hunt for him.
However, for some reason, Samuel’s car lost control and crashed into a large pole on the side of the road. The car was crushed, and the sound of the impact made our hearts ache.
We received news that Samuel was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Samuel’s mother, not knowing what to do, collapsed on the spot, feeling anxious and remorseful about everything that had happened.“]
I could see the annoyance and mixed feelings on her face, while I myself felt confused. I didn’t know whether to feel relieved that Samuel was finally getting his comeuppance, or to feel sorry for Samuel’s mother who was having trouble accepting the fact that her son had committed so many crimes.}
# One Month Later
One month passed, and Samuel was still lying in the hospital in critical condition. During that time, Leon and I lived our lives more quietly.
I held my little baby in my arms every day, feeling stronger even though the burden on my heart was still there. My baby was the greatest gift in my life, and he kept me strong even though Samuel and Livia were still shadows in my life.
However, on that day, we decided to go to the hospital to see Samuel, because after a month of lying down, he had finally regained
10:09 AM
consciousness.
Leon stayed by my side. When I carried my baby and entered the hospital room where Samuel was being treated, the atmosphere was very tense. Although my heart was filled with anger and hatred towards Samuel, there was a slight sense of wanting to see if he was really sorry or just pretending.”
In the hospital room full of medical equipment, Samuel opened his eyes. He looked up at me, then his eyes shifted to my sleeping baby in my arms. “Agnes…” his voice was hoarse. “I… I’m sorry.“}]
I fell silent, not knowing what to say. All the anger and disappointment I had been harboring were mixed up. His crime was so deep, and seeing him lying weak like this, I didn’t know what to feel.
“I’m sorry… everyone. I don’t know why I did that, but I’m really sorry…” Samuel spoke in a low voice, hard to even hear. His eyes were teary, and he looked at my baby regretfully.
I didn’t know if this was just his last wish or true regret. But I felt the honesty in his voice.§
Gently, I brought my baby closer to Samuel’s bed. He lifted his weak hands, and carefully, he hugged my little baby, kissing his forehead with great emotion.}
“I’m sorry, Agnes. I’m sorry that I ruined everything,” he whispered, tears starting to roll down his cheeks. I could only stay silent, looking at everything.”
Then, as he kissed my baby for the last time, his breathing stopped. Samuel died. I was in shock, not knowing what to do.
All the anger and hatred I once had seemed to have disappeared. There was only silence, and I didn’t know if it was relief or a more complex feeling.”
Samuel’s mother, who was in the corner of the room, immediately fell down, crying hysterically. She realized that her son had left this world, leaving behind all the lies and mistakes he had made.
I felt heavy, but this was the end. Everything that happened was over. Samuel had accepted the consequences of his actions.
Leon stood beside me, giving me the support I needed. I looked at my baby, who was now more than just a symbol of everything that had happened he was our new hope, future, and happiness.
A month filled with tension and worry had finally come to an end.
Samuel and Livia were now behind us, and although our journey had been full of hurt and disappointment, I knew we had come through it all together.
“I will always be there for you,
I nodded, and this time, the ones” Leon said, hugging me and my baby. “Now we can start a new life, together.”
happiness we built together.
smile
on my face was more genuine than ever. We were going to start a new life, with no fear, no lies, just the
