22: Cartagena

Elara Hayes had been grappling with a severe illness for months, clinging to hope while her husband, Caden Bryant, remained by her side—at least, so she thought. In the sterile stillness of a hospital room, Elara overheard a conversation that shattered her world: Caden was planning to leave her for another woman—his mistress, Liora Bennett. The betrayal hit like a blade straight to her chest. That pain only deepened when she read the cold, emotionless note he left behind, spelling out his intentions. But as her fingers tore the letter in two, something inside Elara hardened. Her will to fight burned brighter.

Julian and Elara are thrilled to welcome their newborn babies, but their joy soon turns to shock as they notice something strange: despite both being born to white parents, both of their children have dark skin.Convinced that Elara had been unfaithful, Julian quickly divorced her, leaving her to raise their children alone. Ten years later, a discovery changes everything and shakes Julian to his core. Learning about Elara's past forces him to confront truths he had ignored for years.

In the thrilling world of baseball, we have this batter dancing a fine line between “strike” and “ouch”. You see, being hit by a pitch (HBP) is when the ball, courtesy of the pitcher, makes unwanted contact with anything on the batter – except his bat. It’s like trying to swat a pesky fly with a toothpick. Now, baseball is full of zany moments. I mean, who thought hitting a speeding ball with a slender stick was a good idea? And just like life’s unpredicted curveballs, sometimes a pitcher’s aim might be a tad… off-target. Like right now.