Chapter 72: Chapter 72

Pamela is Freya and Greg's niece. She is actually their blood, their family, all that they have left of their dear brother.

Oh gosh! Greg Freeman had always loved Pamela like she was his own daughter. But indeed she was his niece. They are family.

Only he knows the truth. How will Pamela take it when she gets to know that Freya is her dad's sister, the woman who really abused and molested her in the past.

He drove towards Pamela's Mansion. She is not alone now, she has her family. Her Aunt, uncle are her family. She needs to hear the good news.

But when Lucas arrived at the gate to Pamela's Mansion, he paused. He felt that inner caution. Why should he be the one to break that news to her?

Is it going to be good news indeed, like he thought or a heartbreaking news? This family treated Pamela like filth, especially Freya Grayson.

Will she be happy to see such a woman through the eyes of an aunt? No, if Pamela would know, it shouldn't be so soon, and definitely not from him.

Oh gosh! Has he assumed the responsibility of a talebearer? Has he got nothing to do that he now goes about transmitting information from one end to the other?

Lucas borrowed himself some senses and reversed, taking a U- turn, he returned to the hospital. This time, he had composed himself and overcome the emotions that overwhelmed him.

This time, he met Freya. She seemed to have gotten them dinner and was feeding Freddie when he arrived. Greg smiled when he saw Lucas returned.

"Lukus" Freddie tried calling. His pronunciation has been affected. He smiled and tried raising his hand. Lucas came over quickly and held his hand.

He saw his difficulty, trying to raise his hand. He doesn't want to stress him, hence he came over to hold his hand. Lucas smiled to him and gently placed his hand Freddie's chin, "I'm glad you are getting better, Freddie"

Freddie smiled. He knew how Lucas had contributed to his surgery. Despite everything he's been through from his daughter, he was still kind enough to help him?

"When will Freddie be discharged?" He asked, glancing at Greg. The man looked stable and could go home.

"He should have been discharged already. But we are thinking of raising funds for him. It's pretty much to pay his bills" Greg explained.

"Well, I don't have much. But I will get in touch with someone that might be able to help" Lucas offered. He wasn't lying, he didn't have much.

But Pamela can pay for Freddie's hospital bills with as much as a blink of the eye. He would see if he can get her to help in any way possible.

Greg was happy and thanked Lucas for helping and standing by them at such a time in their lives. Freddie also tried to say thank you but couldn't get to utter the words.

"Thank you Lucas" Freya appreciated and Lucas just glanced at her with an unfriendly stare. This woman contributed to the horrible life that Emma now lives.

"I want to take this opportunity to apologise to you for my past way of treating you. And for being part of the conspiracy to take away your entire properties.

Please if you can, forgive me. I am really sorry for the life I lived in the past. And if you can't, I won't blame you. My evilness was so much that it cannot be easily washed away even if I jump into a yellow river…"Freya apologised, clasping her hands together.

The Freya she used to be is different from who she is now. Life had taught her some lessons and karma had located her. She's trying her best to right her wrongs.

He may not believe it, but Freddie and Greg can attest to the fact that she's a changed person. She only hopes that one day, her daughter will get to understand and change for the better.

Lucas just looked away from her and smiled to Freddie "I'll see you tomorrow. Good night" Freddie smiled and nodded.

Lucas said goodnight to Greg and walked away. Once Lucas was out of earshot, Greg said "You have wronged a lot of people and one of such is Lucas Wright. Don't expect him to forgive you so quickly" he said and eyed his sister.

"Yeah, I know. But one day, he might find a place in his heart to forgive me" Freya agreed. She used to be a terrible person and had stepped on a few good toes.

But Lucas is a good person. He would forgive her even if it takes time. That goodness in him will spread all over him and she will be forgiven.

As Lucas drove in his car home, he was filled with different thoughts. First he learnt a secret that neither of the two parties knew. Pamela Johnson and The Freeman's.

She's also a Freeman. She's Pamela Freeman. Only he holds that secret. Those involved in it haven't known. He wishes Pamela knows on time but how can he tell her, what will be her reaction?

Greg still feels bad about his brother's death. According to him they tried locating his wife and taking care of her and the baby. The wife and baby were dead.

He knows the truth. The baby never died. She's alive and she had spent twenty two years of her life by their side and they didn't recognise her as their niece.

This discovery really weakened him. To think how Freya was mean to her. She never knew all along that she was her niece. She treated her like a maid or even less than a maid but she was actually hurting her own niece.

That's why it is good to treat everyone well irrespective of being related or not related to someone. Now, how can she look into Pamela's face and call her niece?

Then Freya's apologies. He wasn't expecting it. Had she really changed, can such a woman change from her naughty evil way? Well, he hoped she turned a new leaf and started her life afresh on a clean page.

All these thoughts were going on in Lucas' mind until he eventually arrived home. He parked his car and went into the living room.

He met his mother and stepfather seated, obviously waiting for him. He glanced at them both and chuckled softly.

"I didn't expect to see you both still seated here" he said, yawning and unbuttoning his shirt. He felt like having a cold bath to relax his tense body. The day's activities were enough for him to soak himself in the bath for an hour.

"I have good news for you, son" his step father said and Lucas paused. He glanced at him and his lips hived up for a smile.

He knew his stepfather promised to get him his properties back. He hoped he'd get it back like he promised.

"This envelope is for you and the cars are in the garage" His step father said and handed over the brown envelope. Lucas collected it and gazed at him for a few seconds, unable to utter a single word.

He unwrapped the envelope and brought out the documents. He recognized all of them. The house documents, the cars and the original copies of the deceptive form, he signed, transferring his properties to Emma was inside.

How did they get that particular document? That is what surprises him the most. He glanced at it and saw his signature. He remembered that morning, he casually believed her because he had a thorough love making with her all night.

"We got the money and even much more than your exact money, and I told my assistant to transfer it all to your account. The excess money is to compensate you for being cuckolded and brutally attacked.."

Lucas was speechless. His stepfather is so amazing. Now he got everything back. He glanced at the documents and then at his mother before his stepfather.

"Thank you Father," Lucas whispered. His voice was low and his eyes seemed to well up in tears. He had never called his stepfather by the title father. But he just did because he doesn't know how best to describe him at that moment.

His mother's eyes became teary. Lucas really acknowledged her husband as his father? This is a dream come true. She went to him and hugged him.

But the happiest of the three was his step father. He had looked forward to a day when Lucas would call him father. His bowels had yearned for the day to come and eventually, it happened.

"You can go over any moment and take over your properties. And if you need some of my men to go with you, let me know" Lucas' stepfather offered.

Lucas nodded. So many events had happened that day but this one concerns him in particular. He feels so happy at the moment that he doesn't know how else to express it besides saying thank you and giving several hugs.