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Chapter 4


Danni

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Chapter 4


It took all of her strength to not scream in the car, but she kept it all inside for the children’s sake. She didn’t want to scare them. Lord knows they had been through so much with Gwen’s obsessive desire to take her children away from her to punish her. That was all the more reason as to why the meeting between her and her family should be brief so that she wouldn’t have to worry about what Gwen and Rebecca may do to them.

“Here we are guys. Now, we want to make this a big surprise for your aunt and uncles, okay?” Theresa said as she parked the car in front of the house. She was absolutely desperate to see family, even if they may not have been supportive of her.

“Mom, must we really stay here? I would rather go home. I’m hungry too.” EJ whined in the backseat of the car.

“Yes, we must stay here. Your grandma just passed away, and I think we should see our family, at least for tonight. You can have food once you’re inside.”

“But Mom…”

“Ethan Lopez-Fitzgerald! We’re going to be staying here for a little while.” Theresa snapped at her son, sighing as she saw both of her children flinch. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Mommy’s just a little sad.”

“I’m sorry, Mom. I know that it’s been hard being away from home for so long, and seeing Ethan.”

“Come on, let’s say hi to your relatives.” She smiled before opening the door to her car, and going to the back so that she could take Jane out of her car seat. EJ stepped out of the car and ran up to the door waiting for his mother and her little sister.

Theresa looked at that the house she called home for most of her life. Now it was something foreign to her. It wasn’t home anymore, not since she left. Theresa winced as she felt the cold air practically slap her face before she opened the door to let her kids inside the house.

“Hello? Is anyone home?” Theresa called out timidly as she walked into the living room with her children at the side.

“Un momento! I’m coming, I’m coming.” Paloma called out as she walked out of the kitchen and to the living room. She came to a dead stop and her eyes widened as she saw her older sister standing there with her two children. Her hair was much longer than before, there were slight shadows under her eyes, but she definitely noticed that fragility in her eyes. She remembered how they were so full of life, now that light that she had seen in her sister burned out. All because of Alistair. Alistair and Ethan. “Theresa! You’re home!” Paloma exclaimed before running over to hug her sister. Her eyes furrowed together when she felt Theresa wince at her hug, but she didn’t say anything.

“Yeah, Paloma. I’m home.”

“And my favorite nephew and niece! Give Tía Paloma a hug!” She replied before both EJ and Jane gave her a big hug. “I’m sure you must be hungry. Why don’t you surprise Abuelo and get something to eat okay? Your mommy and I have some things to talk about.”

“Okay!” EJ and Jane replied simultaneously before heading to the kitchen. With a sigh, Theresa sat down on the couch and placed her hands on her face before bursting into tears. Paloma sat down beside her and pulled her in a tight hug.

“Theresa, I know. I know. What matters is that you’re home now. Mama would want that.”

*****


Ethan and Gwen walked solemnly into the Crane Mansion as they had just come from the church. While Gwen thought that he was making his final goodbye, Ethan saw Theresa and her beautiful children. He couldn’t forget that look of fragility and hurt in her eyes as she saw him. He certainly couldn’t forget the look of anger in EJ’s eyes and that quiet curiosity in Jane’s eyes. He couldn’t forget his daughter’s face. Suddenly all of those feelings that he thought disappeared came rushing back to him, and he wasn’t so sure that he’d be able to will them back again.

“Ethan, I can’t imagine how you must feel. I know Pilar was like a second mother to you.” Gwen replied as she wrapped her arms around her husband.

“Thanks, Gwen. She was an amazing woman to grow up with.”

“I’m sure Pilar is visiting the Taco Bell in the sky.” Rebecca casually retorted as she poured herself a glass of brandy. “I must admit, Miguel was looking so delectable in that suit. I can only imagine what he looks like underneath.”

“Mother.”

“Well, it’s true! To be honest, I’m shocked that there wasn’t a Mariachi band or a piñata over her coffin.”

“Mother, be quiet. Please.”

“Ugh, fine. I’ll just enjoy my brandy upstairs. Maybe Pookie may actually want to play.” Rebecca harrumphed before walking upstairs to her bedroom.

“I imagine that Luis, Paloma, Miguel and Martin are taking it especially hard right now. I’m rather shocked that Theresa didn’t show her face at the funeral. Then again, if I had seen her, I’d have her arrested in an instant second.”

“Gwen…”

“It’s true, Ethan. She took our child away from us and disappeared. Five years hasn’t taken away the fact that she took a child from me, yet again.”

“Gwen, Jane is Theresa’s daughter, and the court only granted us temporary custody.” Ethan replied as he sat down on the couch and rubbed his eyes. He really hoped that Gwen didn’t find out that Theresa was here with both of her children. If she did, she would make sure that Theresa suffer, and he didn’t want to put the children through the whole ordeal.

“That doesn’t matter, Ethan. That psycho took my chances of having a child with you, and she took your beautiful daughter without any word. For all we know, she could be harming her.”

“Gwen, I don’t want to talk about Theresa tonight. It’s disrespectful to Pilar to trash her daughter, so please just give it a rest.”

Gwen let out a soft sigh before sitting down beside her husband. “I’m sorry, honey. I’m sorry. Should I make you some tea or anything?”

“No, Gwen. I think I’m just going to go out for a walk. Don’t wait up for me, okay? I love you.” Ethan said before giving Gwen a kiss on her cheek. How was he going to manage to maintain himself with Theresa back in town? Could he manage to keep the feelings he had for her locked away as he did for the past five years? Could he forget the love they had for each other? Could he forget the past?

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