Ev1l stepmom throw new born baby into the river unaware she is the daughter of the river goddess

long ago in a small village surrounded by thick forests and winding Rivers there lived a man named Victor he was tall strong and well known for his hard work Victor Had a Heart full of love especially for his beautiful wife Grace their love was like the morning sun bright warm and full of Hope when Grace became pregnant Victor was overjoyed he sang songs danced under the Moonlight and promised to love his wife and their unborn child forever but life has its twists Grace died while giving birth to their daughter Amanda her death broke Victor's heart

into pieces but when he looked into Amanda's tiny eyes filled with innocence and warmth he found a reason to live again Amanda became his world his Sunshine After the Storm 6 months after Grace's death Victor did something unexpected he got married again his friends and family whispered behind his back one day his closest friend Daniel asked Victor why so soon Grace's grave is still fresh Victor sighed deeply and replied Amanda needs a mother I cannot raise her alone she is just a baby she needs the warmth of a woman's care and so Patricia came into

Victor's life she was beautiful on the outside with smooth dark skin and sharp eyes that sparkled like riverstones but Beauty can be deceiving the moment Patricia stepped into Victor's house things began to change At first she pretended to love a man but soon her true colors showed this baby cries too much she would complain frowning and covering her ears can't you keep her quiet I didn't marry you to become a nurse Victor blinded by love and fear of raising Amanda alone ignored Patricia's harsh words he believed that Patricia would eventually grow to love Amanda but

he was wrong one hot afternoon Patricia told Victor letun go to the river the fresh air will be good for Amanda Victor agreed carrying little Amanda who giggled softly unaware of the dark heart that watched her they reached the river its water sparkling Under the Sun dancing like silver snakes the Cool Breeze whispered Secrets through the trees while Victor sat under a tree holding Amanda close Patricia pretended to smile but inside her heart was filled with bitterness she wanted Amanda gone to her Amanda was a burden a constant reminder of Grace suddenly Patricia stood up

and stretched Victor she said sweetly I need some herbs from the bush please fetch some for me I will watch Amanda Victor trusting his wife nodded and disappeared into the thick bushes his footsteps Fading Into the distance Patricia's smile vanished she looked at Amanda who was playing with her tiny fingers innocent and full of life without a second thought Patricia picked up the baby walked to the edge of the river and with a heart as cold as Stone threw Amanda into the deep Rushing Water the baby's faint cry mixed with the river's Roar and then

silence Patricia quickly sat down rubbed dirt on her face and tore her wrapper to make it look like she had struggled she began to cry loudly wailing as if her heart was broken Victor rushed back herbs in hand Panic written all over his face what happened he shouted Patricia sobbed the river the river took aand she slipped from my hands I tried to save her but the water was too strong Victor dropped to his knees his heart shattering again he stared at the Wild River his mind refusing to believe what had happened tears streamed down

his face he blamed himself if only I hadn't left if only but the river knows the truth the trees witness the crime and sometimes the spirits of the innocent do not stay silent days passed Victor couldn't eat or sleep the house felt emptier than ever Patricia pretended to comfort him but guilt has a way of creeping into the soul like a shadow that never leaves then strange things began to happen at night Patricia would hear a baby crying Softly She would wake up sweating searching for the sound but there was no baby just silence until

the next night one evening as the moon hung low and full Victor sat alone under the tree near the river tears in in his eyes suddenly he heard it a faint cry like Amanda's he stood up his heart racing the cry grew louder pulling him towards the riverbank there floating on the water was Amanda's small bracelet the one Grace had made for her before she died Victor picked it up holding it tightly his mind raced his fingers trembled the metal digging into his palm as if trying to whisper the truth he refused to hear the

faint cry he'd heard by the river still echoed in his mind stirring something deep inside a nagging doubt a flicker of fear Victor walked home from the river Amanda's tiny bracelet clenched tightly in his hand the cool night Breeze brushed against his face but it didn't cool the storm brewing in his heart his mind raced with questions but Patricia's sweet voice from the past kept echoing she slipped from my hands the river took her when he entered the house Patricia was sitting by the fire pretending to mend his torn shirt she looked up with a

forced smile but Victor's face was dark with suspicion without greeting her he threw the bracelet onto the table I found this by the river he said his voice low and trembling Patricia glanced at the bracelet then back at Victor her face tightening for a split second before she forced a laugh and so is Amanda the only child in this Village who had a bracelet she snapped Victor stop overthinking you are letting grief make you foolish Victor's heart Twisted at her words foolish maybe he was overthinking he rubbed his temples trying to push away the doubts

creeping into his mind Patricia continued if you keep behaving like this you'll go mad let Amanda rest in peace but that night Victor couldn't sleep the bracelet felt like it was burning a hole in his soul the next morning as the sun painted the sky orange Daniel stormed into Victor's compound his face dark with anger he didn't bother to greet Patricia who was sweeping lazily by the doorway Victor Daniel shouted how could you be so blind how could you believe Patricia's lies do you think the river just took Amanda like that a six-month-old baby in

broad daylight Victor's face turned red with rage he stood up so quickly his chair crashed to the floor get out of my house Daniel he shouted you're jealous because my wife is more beautiful than yours that's why you keep filling my head with nonsense Daniel became very angry jealous you're a fool Victor a blind fool Victor didn't wait to hear more he charged at Daniel grabbing him by the collar they wrestled like wild animals fists flying rolling on the dusty ground neighbors gathered shouting trying to pull them apart but Victor's rage was uncontrollable you will

never step into my house again Victor said stay away from me and my family Daniel stood up dusting himself self off his face bruised but his Spirit unbroken he pointed a trembling finger at Patricia who stood at the doorway arms crossed with a Sly grin hidden behind her cold eyes one day Victor Daniel hissed the truth will hit you harder than my fists ever could and when it does I won't be here to catch you with that Daniel turned and walked away leaving Victor panting with anger his heart pounding like a drum that night the

baby's cries returned soft dist and haunting Patricia woke up sweating her eyes darting around the dark room she shook Victor her voice trembling did you hear that Victor turned to her his face blank I didn't hear anything he replied coldly turning back to face the wall 5 years passed and the shadow of Amanda's loss still lingered like an invisible spirit in Victor's home the once strong man now carried sadness in his eyes though he buried it beneath layers of hard work life moved on but something inside him remained broken a crack that no time could

fully mend Patricia on the other hand had grown Restless despite all her efforts she had not conceived a child year after year passed with no sign of a baby each month she hoped only to be met with disappointment her heart grew heavy with fear not because she longed to be a mother but because she was afraid Victor might marry another woman one evening Patricia Sat by the fire tears rolling down her face her sobs echoed through the small house pulling Victor from his thoughts he walked over with a consigned face Patricia why are you crying

he asked gently she wiped her face quickly as if ashamed to be caught in her weakness Victor I'm scared I'm scared you will leave me because I cannot give you a child what if you find another woman someone younger someone who can bear you children Victor took her hands in his his face softening I will never leave you Patricia he promised you are my wife children or no children I will stand by you his words seemed to soothe her for the moment but deep inside Patricia knew that promises are like leaves they can be carried

away by the wind when the storms come one hot afternoon the sun blazed fiercely in the sky and the village buzzed with the usual sounds of life children laughing women pounding yams and birds singing their endless songs Patricia lying lazily under the shade complained of weakness Victor she groaned dramatically I am too weak to fetch water today please go to the river for me Victor didn't argue he picked up his Calabash and began the long walk to the river his footsteps crunching against the dry Earth the path was familiar but today felt different the air

was thick with something unspoken as if the trees themselves were holding their breath when he reached the River Bank Victor bent down to fill his Calabash the cool water reflected his tired face but just as he was about to rise he heard a soft voice behind him sir please can you help me Victor turned sharply standing a few feet away was a little girl no older than five her hair was Curly and wild her clothes tattered and her big brown eyes held a sadness that tugged at his heart who are you Victor asked standing slowly

the girl looked down her small fingers twisting nervously I I don't know she whispered I don't remember my name my Village or my parents I am lost Victor's heart clenched How could a child so young be alone in the wild he looked around half expecting someone to come running after her but the riverbank was empty the only sounds were The Whispers of the water and the distant calls of birds he knelt down looking into her frightened eyes you don't remember anything the girl shook her head tears welling up Victor sighed deeply his heart aching he

thought of Amanda her tiny hands her soft Giggles her innocent face his chest felt heavy as if the river itself had settled inside him I can't leave you here he said gently come with me I'll take care of you the girl nodded her little hand slipping into his as if it had always belonged there Victor carried the Calabash in one hand and held the girl's tiny fingers in the other as they walked back home when Patricia saw them approaching her face Twisted with confusion and then something darker jealousy she forced A Smile as Victor entered

who is this she asked her voice overly sweet Victor explained what had happened how he found the Girl Alone by the river she doesn't remember anything not even her name I couldn't leave her there to die Patricia's smile faded replaced by a tight frown but she said nothing more that night Victor gave the girl a small mat to sleep on near the fire she curled up quietly her breathing soft and even as Victor watched her sleep something stirred deep within him he didn't understand it but it felt like a missing piece had returned Patricia lying

beside him stared into the dark her mind racing she didn't like the girl's presence there was something about her those eyes that face that made Patricia uneasy days turned into weeks and the girl became a part of their home she was quiet but observant her big eyes always watching as if searching for something familiar Victor grew fond of her treating her like his own he even gave her a name hope because she had brought light into his dark heart the days turned into weeks and little hope grew into Victor's heart like the roots of a

strong tree she was different from other children in the village she didn't talk much but when she did her words carried a strange wisdom far beyond her years her big brown eyes seemed to hold Secrets deep like the river where Victor had found her Victor found peace in her presence the weight in his heart felt lighter each day though his crop still struggled and his farm refused to yield as it once did having hope around filled a hole in his soul he never thought could heal one evening the sun dipped low painting the sky with

orange and purple streaks Victor sat outside on an old wooden stool mending a broken farming tool hope sat beside him suddenly she turned to him and said softly Daddy I don't want you to call me hope anymore Victor paused his hands freezing mid motion he looked at her confused why my dear don't you like the name the little girl shook her head slowly her eyes met his and for a moment Victor felt like he was staring into a familiar place like the reflection of a memory long buried call me Amanda she whispered the tool dropped

from Victor's hands clattering to the ground his heart raced a chill ran down his spine as he stared at her his mouth dry what did you say call me Amanda she repeated calmly as if it was the most natural thing in the world Victor's breath grew heavy his mind swirled with thoughts he blinked hard trying to shake the strange feeling creeping over him Amanda was my daughter's name he said quietly my baby she was taken by the river when she was just 6 months old his eyes grew distant as memories flooded back the sound of

Amanda's tiny Giggles the warmth of holding her and the cold emptiness when she was gone I know everything that happened she replied her voice calm like The Still Waters of the river before a storm I know about the day you went to fetch herbs I know how Patricia told you the river took me I know about Daniel and the bracelet vict 's eyes widened his heart thumped wildly against his chest he pulled his hand away slowly his body trembling how how do you know these things he stammered his voice barely a whisper hope Amanda placed

her small hand on his chest right over his heart don't worry Daddy now that you have me I've brought you blessings you will see your crops will grow fast you will be rich Soon the Darkness that has been following you will disappear Victor couldn't speak his throat was dry and his heart raced like a drum beat in the middle of a festival the girl's words echoed in his mind over and over that night Victor didn't sleep he sat by the fire staring into the Flames his thoughts Tangled like a Fisherman's Net could this really be

Amanda how could it be the next day something strange happened when Victor went to his farm the dry withered crops that had refused to grow for years were were now Standing Tall green and healthy the ground that had once been cracked and Barren was soft and Rich with life he touched the leaves with Trembling Hands disbelief written all over his face it was like magic no it was magic Victor ran back home his heart pounding with both fear and hope he burst through the door breathless and found Hope sitting quietly humming softly as if nothing

extraordinary had happened it's true he gasped his voice shaking the crops they're growing hope smiled her eyes twinkling like the stars I told you Daddy I brought you blessings Victor fell to his knees tears streaming down his face he held her tightly his heart full of love and confusion the next day Victor decided to tell Patricia what had been on his mind he sat quietly for a while thinking about how to bring it up finally he looked at Patricia and said Patricia I need to tell you something Patricia busy with her chores replied sharply what

is it now Victor cleared his throat and said hope has changed her name she said she doesn't want to be called hope anymore she wants to be called Amanda the moment Patricia heard those words she stopped in her tracks her face Twisted with anger and her voice Rose like thunder that little brat she shouted her eyes wide with Fury I told you Victor I told you that girl was sent to destroy this marriage she suddenly burst into tears crying loudly as if her heart was breaking oh my beautiful baby Amanda I miss you so much

how could that girl call herself my daughter's name how could she mock my pain like this Patricia cried and wailed her voice filling the house then she stood up wiped her tears and said with bitterness Victor we must chase her away I don't want her in this house I can't stand the sight of her Victor shook his head firmly no I can't do that she is my daughter now until I find her real parents I won't send her away Patricia's face turned red with anger if you refuse to chase her away then I will leave

this house I won't live under the same roof with that cursed child Victor looked her straight in the eyes and said calmly you are free to go Patricia after all you have no child for me what use is your staying here you can go Patricia was shocked her mouth fell open and tears filled her eyes again so you choose a total stranger over me she cried after everything I've done for you after all these years of being your wife Victor remained silent his silence spoke louder than words Patricia cried harder hoping Victor would change his

mind but he didn't after a while she wiped her tears stood up straight and said with a cold bitter voice I will not leave my marriage because of that little witch she added since you won't send her away I will make this house so un comfortable for her that she will beg to leave Victor replied sharply don't you dare if you try anything funny I will make sure you regret ever knowing me then he turned and walked away leaving Patricia standing there fuming with anger Victor went to Amanda who was sitting quietly in the small

room he sat beside her and said softly Amanda I want you to know that I've got your back no matter what happens I am here for you Amanda looked at him with calm steady eyes and smiled don't worry Daddy she said softly I can deal with her Victor was shocked his heart skipped a beat how can a 5-year-old say something like that he wondered her voice was filled with confidence calm and a strange power that didn't fit a child her age the house grew tense in the days that followed Patricia kept her promise she made

the house feel like a battlefield she refused to cook when Amanda was around poured dirty water where Amanda sat and shouted insults whenever she walked past but Amanda never cried she never complained she moved around the house with quiet strength as if nothing Patricia did could touch her one day Patricia shouted this is my house you don't belong here Amanda looked at her calmly and said this was my house before you came Patricia froze her heart raced she didn't understand what Amanda meant but fear crept into her heart like a shadow that night strange things

began to happen Patricia heard whispers in the dark soft cries of a baby that no one else seemed to hear she felt cold chills even when the fire was burning bright Victor slept peacefully but Patricia tossed and turned haunted by the fear that Amanda was more than just a lost little girl the next day Victor woke up with a heavy heart the words Amanda had spoken and the tension in his home weighed on his mind like a stone he knew there was only one person person he could talk to his old friend Daniel the same

Daniel he had insulted and pushed away years ago when he blindly defended Patricia Victor's footsteps felt heavy as he walked down the dusty path toward Daniel's house the memories of their last fight echoed in his mind how he had shouted at Daniel accusing him of jealousy and told him never to come to his house again when he arrived Daniel was sitting under a large mango tree sharpening his machete his face was calm but the moment he saw Victor approaching his smile disappeared Victor stood there for a moment his pride battling with his guilt then he

took a deep breath and said Daniel I'm so sorry Daniel didn't say anything he continued sharpening his machete pretending not to hear Victor stepped closer I was wrong Daniel I was blinded I believed lies and I pushed away the one friend who truly cared about me please forgive me Daniel finally looked up his eyes cold forgive you after you called me jealous and told me to never come near your house again what do you want from me now Victor Victor's heart sank but he didn't give up I know I hurt you and I regret every

word I said I thought I was protecting my family but I see now that I was a fool Patricia isn't the woman I thought she was Daniel's expression softened just a little though he still said nothing Victor continued his voice filled with emotion I need my friend back I miss you Daniel I thought I'd lost you forever but I'm here to make things right Daniel sighed deeply then stood up and faced Victor for a moment they just stared at each other then Daniel dropped his machete to the ground and said with a small smile you're

lucky I'm a forgiving man Victor's face lit up with relief thank you Daniel I thought you'd never forgive me Daniel chuckled and slapped Victor on the back don't get too excited I'm still angry but I've missed you too you stubborn fool they both laughed the tension melting away like Morning Dew Under the Sun Victor then sat down beside Daniel and told him everything how Patricia had changed how cruel she had been to Amanda and how he had finally seen the truth he explained how he found Hope by the river how she later wanted to be

called Amanda and the strange things that had been happening since Daniel listened carefully his face filled with surprise when Victor finished Daniel leaned back and said wait Amanda I thought Hope was your relative staying with you and Patricia Victor shook his head no she's not my relative but she is my daughter now I can't explain it Daniel but I feel it in my heart she's more than just a lost child she's part of me Daniel scratched his head confused and surprised after a long pause he said welcome back to your senses man it took you

long enough Victor laughed feeling a warmth he hadn't felt in a long time I thought I lost you Daniel I thought you'd never forgive me thanks brother I love you bro Daniel smiled and replied jokingly please don't love me keep that love for your miserable foolish wife they both burst into laughter their friendship stronger than ever meanwhile back at home Patricia was pacing around the house her heart filled with Ang she couldn't stop thinking about Victor's words how he had chosen Amanda over her the more she thought about it the angrier she became finally she

stormed into Amanda's small room her face Twisted with rage she stood at the doorway and shouted you hope come here right now but before Patricia could say another word Amanda looked up calmly and said with a firm voice point of correction woman my name is not hope my name is Amanda don't you dare change that okay you evil woman Patricia froze her mouth slightly open she couldn't believe what she had just heard how dare a little girl speak to her like that Patricia's face turned red with Fury I know they sent you to destroy my

home but you will never succeed she shouted I will make sure you regret ever stepping into my house Amanda stood up slowly her eyes dark and piercing filled with something that didn't belong to a child she stared at Patricia and said coldly you will do nothing you foolish woman stay away from me or you will not live to see the day Patricia's heart skipped a beat she took a step back her body trembling slightly what kind of child talks like this she thought she had never felt fear like this before but Amanda's word sent a

cold shiver down her spine without another word Patricia stormed out of the room slamming the door behind her she knew something was wrong with that child something Beyond her understanding Patricia didn't waste time she grabbed her wrapper tied it tightly around her waist and rushed to the house of a well-known herbalist in the neighboring Village the herbalist was an old man with gray hair and sharp knowing eyes people said he could see things others couldn't when Patricia arrived she wasted no time with greetings Baba I need your help she said breathlessly the herbalist looked at

her and nodded slowly sit down and tell me what troubles your heart Patricia sat and told him everything everything how Amanda came into their lives The Strange Things She Said and how Victor was now blinded by her presence she didn't leave out a single detail the herbalist listened quietly his face serious when Patricia finished he remained silent for a moment then finally spoke woman you are dealing with a spirit that is very powerful Amanda is not an ordinary child there is something special about her something beyond our understanding Patricia's eyes widened with fear what do

you mean Baba is she a witch a curse sent to destroy my marriage the herbalist shook his head I cannot say exactly what she is but I know this her spirit is strong and her presence in your house is not by accident she has a purpose but I cannot see it clearly yet you must be careful very careful Patricia's face Twisted with anger careful no I will not sit and wait to be destroyed I don't care how powerful she is I will do anything anything to make sure she suffers or doesn't live to see another

day the herbalists eyes narrowed be careful with your words woman some Spirits do not forgive if you try to harm her you may be the one who suffer but Patricia didn't care she stood up her heart filled with rage and determination I am not afraid I will make sure she regrets ever stepping into my house with that she stormed out of the herbalist's Hut her mind burning with Wicked plans as she walked back home the sky grew darker though it was only late afternoon the wind blew strangely Whispering through the trees as if the spirits

themselves were watching but Patricia didn't notice she was too busy thinking about how to get rid of Amanda she had no idea that Amanda already knew what was in her heart meanwhile back at Daniel's house Victor was still there they both sat under the shade of the Big Mango Tree the afternoon sun casting Long Shadows on the dusty ground Daniel deep in thought broke the silence Victor you just told me that hope said you should call her Amanda don't you think something is wrong somewhere I don't think that girl is ordinary Victor sighed rubbing his

hands together nervously I've been thinking the same thing Daniel but what do you think I should do Daniel leaned forward his face serious we need answers my friend let's go and see the spiritualist maybe she can help us understand what's going on without wasting time they stood up and began the long walk to the spiritualists Hut the path was narrow surrounded by tall trees that whispered With the Wind when they arrived the spiritualist an old woman with Wise Eyes and Beads around her neck was sitting quietly as if she had been expecting them Victor greeted

her and explained everything how he found Amanda The Strange Things She Said and Patricia's Behavior the woman listened without interrupting nodding slowly after a long pause she finally spoke you seek the truth about Amanda and the river holds your answers you must go to the river and call upon the goddess of the river she will tell you who Amanda really is Victor's heart pounded how do I call her he asked the spiritualist replied you must go alone Victor take a white with you as an offering when you reach the river stand by the water's edge

call her name three times and present the offering she will appear Victor and Daniel thanked the spiritualist and left the Journey Back felt longer Victor's mind heavy with thoughts the next morning Victor woke up early he found a white tied it carefully and set out for the river alone the path was quiet the trees Standing Tall like silent Witnesses the sound of the flowing river grew louder as he approached when he reached the river Bank he stood still for a moment the water sparkling under the morning sun he placed the white on the ground lifted

his hands and called out goddess of the river three times the wind grew stronger and the water began to Ripple as if answering his call suddenly the river parted slightly and from the middle of the water a beautiful woman Rose her body shimmering like the water itself her hair flowed like waves and her eyes held the depth of the ocean she was the god goddess of the river Victor fell to his knees trembling Great Goddess I am here to ask about Amanda I need to know who she really is the goddess looked at him with

calm powerful eyes her voice was soft yet filled with authority Amanda is indeed your daughter she said Victor's heart raced but how Patricia told me the river took her the goddess's face grew Stern Patricia lied to you she is wicked and full of evil years ago Patricia threw her into this River with her own hands she wanted to get rid of her because she hated her when you returned that day she pretended to cry and told you the river had taken Amanda Victor's heart shattered tears filled his eyes and he shook his head in disbelief

no no how could I have been so blind the goddess continued but I saved Amanda I rescued her from the water and raised her in my care when she turned five I sent her back to you because I knew your heart was empty and you needed your daughter she was meant to be with you Victor couldn't hold back his tears he cried like a child his chest heavy with guilt I'm so sorry Amanda I'm so sorry I didn't know the goddess looked at him with kindness now it is not your fault Victor love can blind

even the wisest Hearts but listen carefully Patricia's womb has been blocked by me she will never have children because of her wickedness she doesn't deserve the gift of motherhood Victor cried harder blaming himself I should have seen it I should have known she was evil I failed my daughter the goddess gently spoke but Amanda is strong she has a purpose greater than you can imagine go back to her protect her she is more than just your daughter she is a blessing Victor wiped his tears stood up slowly and bowed deeply thank thank you great goddess

with that the goddess disappeared into the water and the river grew calm again Victor picked up the empty basket he had carried his heart heavy yet filled with a new sense of purpose back at home Amanda sat quietly her heart burning with anger and determination she knew it was time for the truth to come out she stood up and walked into the main room where Patricia was pacing angrily muttering under her breath Amanda's voice was calm but firm Patricia she called out Patricia turned sharply her face Twisted with hatred what do you want now you

cursed child Amanda stepped closer her eyes filled with fire I want you to confess your sins tell the truth about what you did to me stop hiding behind your lies Patricia laughed loudly her voice dripping with Venom how dare you you little motherless child who do you think you are to speak to me like that those words struck Amanda deep in her heart but but instead of making her cry they fueled her rage she clenched her fists and shouted don't you ever insult my mother again with a burst of anger Amanda raised her hand and

struck Patricia across the face but this was no ordinary slap the moment Amanda's hand touched Patricia something strange happened Patricia's eyes widened in shock she grabbed her head screaming at the top of her lungs no no what's happening to me she started pulling at her hair tearing her clothes and stumbling around the room like a mad woman then without warning she ran out of the house Barefoot and screaming her voice echoing through the village villagers stopped in their tracks watching as Patricia ran through the streets like someone possessed some whispered what's wrong with her others

watched in fear too shocked to speak as Patricia ran wildly she suddenly saw Victor walking back from the river his heart was Heavy with the truth the river goddess had told him but nothing prepared him for the sight of Patricia running toward him like a crazed woman she fell to her knees in front of him crying and wailing Victor please forgive me she screamed I did it I threw Amanda into the river I lied to you I said the river took her but it was me I hated her because she reminded me of your first

wife I'm sorry forgive me Victor Victor Stood Still his face filled with shock the words hit him like thunder th the goddess had spoken the truth Patricia crawled closer grabbing his feet sobbing uncontrollably please Victor forgive me I was jealous I didn't mean for it to go this far forgive me Victor looked down at her his heart heavy with anger and pain without saying a word he pulled his feet away turned around and walked away leaving her crying and screaming in the dust but Patricia's Madness grew worse she tore at her clothes screaming at the

sky then she ran wildly into the forest her screams Fading Into the distance swallowed by the trees no one saw her again when Victor reached home he found Amanda waiting at the doorway the moment he saw her his heart broke with guilt and love he rushed to her knelt down and hugged her tightly tears streaming down his face my daughter Victor whispered his voice shaking I'm so sorry I promise I will never leave you again I will protect you with my life Amanda smiled gently and hugged him back Daddy don't worry I will always protect

you too and in that embrace all the pain all the lies and all the tears faded away because love had won dear viewers what lessons did you take away from this dramatic tale we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below if you enjoyed the story give us a thumbs up share it with friends and hit that subscribe button don't forget to turn on not notifications so you never miss out on our latest updates thanks for watching and stay blessed