Heart Wars

By Kwan Chak Tang

★★★★★ A deeply personal story told brilliantly!

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Benedict is living the dream of a happy family in the midst of a full-blown war.

With his loving wife and lively kids by his side, every day becomes a memory. Suddenly, his world comes crashing down when his wife, Chelsea, dies at the detestable Colour bridge alongside his good friend Manny. He is thrown into an abyss of mourning and doubt until Jeanette shows up in their lives.

Would Benedict be able to pick up the pieces of his life and move on?

Would he be able to come to terms with reality and look forward to the future? Would Jeanette find a way to mend his broken heart and fix the unhappy family

Enjoy this story of two adults trying to scratch the surface of reality and find their feet on the ground again.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kwan Chak Tang
• Release date: Aug 19, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005179434

Kwan Chak Tang

Kwan Chak Tang lives in the Netherland. Before he started writing book stories., had graduated with a secondary school degree in a mechanic in MBO Amersfoort. He had always dreamed of how to develop children well with his book story.

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HEART WARS

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By

Kwan Chak Tang

Copyright © 2021 by Kwan Chak Tang

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE: A PERFECT PICTURE

CHAPTER TWO: BROKEN FRAME

CHAPTER THREE: JEANETTE'S PLIGHT

CHAPTER FOUR: THE VISIT

CHAPTER FIVE: FATHER'S LOVE

SUMMARY

Benedict is living the dream of a happy family in the midst of a full-blown war. With his loving wife and lively kids by his side, every day becomes a memory. Suddenly, his world comes crashing down when his wife, Chelsea, dies at the detestable Colour bridge alongside his good friend Manny. He is thrown into an abyss of mourning and doubt until Jeanette shows up in their lives.

Would Benedict be able to pick up the pieces of his life and move on? Would he be able to come to terms with reality and look forward to the future? Would Jeanette find a way to mend his broken heart and fix the unhappy family? Enjoy this story of two adults trying to scratch the surface of reality and find their feet on the ground again.

IN THIS STORY

Benedict reunites with his friend and neighbor, Manny, who had traveled for a while.

Chelsea enjoys a birthday celebration with her kids.

Benedict has to let Chelsea and Manny go to Colour bridge.

Chelsea, Manny, and Koake die at Colour bridge.

Jeanette meets Benedict on the day of Chelsea's burial.

Jeanette's father falls sick.

Jeanette's father loses his job.

Jeanette frequents the graveyard and forms the habit of watching Benedict until it is late.

Jeanette feels helpless because of her dad’s situation

Jeanette searches for a job

Benedict agrees to let Jeanette work for him

The beauty of Benedict’s family touches Jeanette’s heart

CHAPTER ONE: 

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A PERFECT PICTURE

Lilian and Kelvin,

10 March 1942

Our Mom,

EARLY REQUEST FOR A DAY OFF ON THE 21ST MARCH

Hi Mom. As the heading reads, we are requesting that you take a day off on the 21st of March. This early notification is to avoid what happened on your last birthday - you were abruptly called to the hospital - which ruined all our plans. You already know that we are planning something for that day and we would definitely not forgive any disturbance that day. We are committed to creating our own paradise, which includes you.

XOXO,

Your Kids.

Chelsea closed her eyes for a moment as if in reflection of what she had just read. Behind her, Benedict noisily gulped water from a cylindrical glass cup. He placed one hand on her shoulder and squeezed it gently - he finished the water and sat across from Chelsea. She seemed like she was about to break down in tears. He peered closely at her shut eyes and brought his head even closer. "I’m