Chapter 3

Ivan – the personal bodyguard

Ivan: Sir, you may have gone a bit too far; he’s passed out.

Father: Are you questioning me now? Carry him and take him to the room immediately!

Ivan: Understood.

• Mark was carried to the room and placed on his stomach to treat his back.

Ivan: This is painful. How could he beat his friend’s son like this?

Hannah (entering suddenly): Did you say his friend’s son?

• Ivan quickly adjusted his stance.

Ivan: Madam...

Hannah: It’s okay; continue with what you were doing.

Ivan: Understood.

• He continued treating Mark and covered him with a blanket.

Hannah: You can leave now, Ivan. Thank you.

• Ivan left and bowed to her.

Hannah: I apologize; this is the first time my father has beaten someone in front of all the servants...

Father (entering suddenly): Are you apologizing to him??? Are you apologizing to a servant now?

Hannah: Dad, he beat him in front of everyone. Don’t you notice that this is the first time you’ve done this?

Father: His father said to punish him in any way!

Hannah: Is beating someone that enjoyable? You know it’s considered violence.

Hannah: I asked you to reprimand him, not to beat him on his first day! I want you to apologize to him.

She left without hearing his response.

The father sat calmly.

Father: He looks very peaceful while sleeping. He doesn’t resemble his father at all.

At the Hospital

Father’s Wife: My dear, I’ve been so worried about you.

Jake (angrily): I don’t want to be the child of a father who is prejudiced and unfair.

Father: Watch your words.

Jake: You too, Dad. He’s your blood; why are you doing this to him!!!

Father’s Wife: I don’t like him!!! He resembles his mother too much.

Jake: And you’re jealous of his mother, aren’t you?

Father: Watch what you’re saying for the second time, Jake!

Jake: Dad, get out. I want to speak with Mom privately, please.

The father’s wife gave him a look to leave without speaking.

The father quickly left.

Jake: Why are you jealous of his mother?

Father’s Wife: I find his mother truly ugly, my dear. Your father married her before me.

Jake: So, she is my father’s first wife, right?

Father’s Wife: I tried everything to keep her away from him. She’s beautiful and humble, and she resembles Mark a lot, which reminds me of her, and I hate that.

Jake: It’s not really about my mom. It’s not the reason.

Father’s Wife (angrily): It’s because I hate that family! How can their child be more beautiful than me!!!

Nearby the Grand Mansion

Aunt: Hurry, Jumana! The customers are waiting.

Jumana: Wait, Auntie. I’m coming now.

Aunt: You have an order for delivery before you go to school.

Jumana: Where to?

Aunt: To the mansion nearby.

Jumana: Alright, Auntie. Give me the order, and I’ll go.

Aunt: Here you go, my dear.

• Jumana hurried off to deliver the order.

At the Grand Mansion

• The doorbell rang.

Mother: Ivan, open the door, dear.

Ivan: Coming, Madam.

• He went to open the door.

Ivan: Hello, Miss. How can I help you?

Jumana: Hello, Sir. I received an order to deliver chicken here. Can you ask the homeowners?

Ivan: Please wait.

• Jumana smiled.

Ivan: Madam says the homeowners ordered from the chicken restaurant.

Hannah (quickly): Yes, that’s me! The order is for me!

Ivan: I will take the order, Madam. Please stay here.

Hannah: Alright, I’ll wait for you.

• Ivan took the order and handed it to the lady.

Hannah: Thank you, Ivan.

Ivan smiled and stood behind the lady, the mother.

Hannah went to the room where Mark was.

Mark (waking up with difficulty due to his aching back): This is painful. I think I need a back massage. It feels like it’s split in half. Curse this family and my own family too.

Hannah was about to enter but hesitated, so she stayed where she was.

Mark’s mother called him via video call.

Mark: Mommy, my beautiful mommy!

Mark’s Mother: My handsome, how are you, dear?

Mark: I’m not well. Dad punished me and sent me as a personal bodyguard to his friend’s house!!

Mark’s Mother: That scoundrel! Should I punish him?

Mark: Yes, Mom, punish him. He made his friend beat me on my back in front of their servants, and on my first day! He humiliated me so much.

Mark’s Mother: Did you say he hit you?

Mark: Yes.

Mark’s Mother: I’ll show him how to hit my son, that scoundrel.

Mark: Mom, he also slapped me twice on the cheek. I want to get my revenge.

Mark’s Mother: Since when have I left you alone, dear? I’ll make him apologize to you. Just wait.

Mark (happily): My powerful mommy, I love you so much!

Mark’s Mother: My handsome dear, I love you too. Let’s meet this week, okay? I’ll come to you.

Mark (excitedly): Yes, yes! I’m waiting for you, beautiful. I’m so happy I resemble you. You’re amazing and perfect.

• The mother smiled.

Mark’s Mother: Give me a kiss. I’m going to the kitchen now.

Mark (happily giving her a kiss): Eat well. You’re too weak to hit my father.

Mark’s Father: You love these stories, don’t you? -laughs-

Mark (smiling): I adore you. I also need to get back to work. I’ve stayed in bed all day. I need to recover.

Mark’s Mother: Yes, dear. Take good care of yourself. I’ll call you at six in the evening, okay?

Mark: Okay.

Mark’s Mother: Goodbye, my dear.

Mark: Goodbye, my perfect one.

• She smiled and ended the call.

At the Father’s House

• She entered without knocking.

Mark’s Mother: You impudent fool, get out now!!!

Father’s Wife: Who are you to barge into someone else’s house like this???

Mark’s Mother: That’s right, you’re included too. I’ll show you later.

Father’s Wife (shouting): Get out now!!

Mark’s Mother: I’m not leaving! And don’t shout at me because I’m the owner of this house. Lower your voice, or...

Father: Or what?

Mark’s Mother: Come here. I need you for a moment.

• The father came down.

Father: How dare you... - She slapped him twice on the cheek with full force.

Father (angrily): Did you just hit me!!!

Father’s Wife: How dare you???

Father (angrily): Don’t get involved between me and her. Leave!!!

• She went upstairs, feeling sad.

Mark’s Mother: If you hit my son again, I will kill you!

Father: You can’t kill me. I’m your ex-husband, and you still love me!

Mark’s Mother: I wish you were handsome so I could love you like before. Don’t flatter yourself too much.

• She punched him in the stomach, grabbed a knife, and cut his neck.

Mark’s Mother: I’m warning you, and soon I’ll kick you out of the house! Never say I love you again! Disgusting.

• She left immediately after finishing her words.

A Mother’s Love for Her Child is Immense. Sometimes she might harm innocent people out of fear for her child, as if he’s a treasure she doesn’t want to lose. ✨

At the Mansion

Mark got dressed and went to work.

• He went to the dining table.

Mark: Good evening, Madam Hannah.

Hannah: Good evening. Are you drunk?

Mark: I can't drink while I'm working, madam.

Hannah (to herself): It was better yesterday.

Hannah: I want you to act like yourself. I don't want to hear "madam" anymore.

Mark: This is my nature, madam. It's my job, and I have to do it.

Mark (to himself): Damn it, Mark, why are you degrading yourself?

• Knocks on the Door -

Mark went to open the door.

Mark: Mommmmy???

Mark's Mother: Yes, it’s your mother, dear, the one whose smell you can’t stand.

• Hugs Her Deeply for Five Minutes -

Mark's Mother: Where is your master?

Mark: What master?

Mark's Mother: The one who hit you? - Takes out the cane -

Mark: Mom, calm down. You’re going to hit a grown man.

Mark's Mother: Move aside.

Mark's Mother (shouting): Where is the master of this house!!!!

Father (shocked): Who are you to shout like this???

Mark's Mother: I want the master of this house!!!

Father: I am the master of this house.

Mark: Mom, calm down, calm down. Don’t be like this.

Mark's Mother: Come here. I need to talk to you for a moment.

Father: What’s the matter, madam?

As He Approached, She Hit Him Directly and Quickly -

The Servants Quickly Gathered to Remove Her -

Mark: I’ll remove her. Don’t touch her.

• Grabs Her Forcefully and Moves Her Away -

Mark: Have you gone mad, Mom? What are you doing?

Mark's Mother: Get away.

Father: Did you just hit me!! - Raises His Hand to Hit Her -

Mark quickly grabs his hand: You’re the master, but I won’t allow you to touch my mother. - Presses on His Wrist until It Turns Red -

• Gives Him a Serious Look -
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