Christina was fully aware that Serena had been eyeing Michael since the beginning. She kept pestering him even before Christina married the man. “Do you think I don’t know that you fancy Michael? You said your actions were for my interests but in fact, you’re no different from your disgraceful and shameless mother. Both of you are homewreckers who steal another woman’s husband!”“Sister, I understand that you’re angry at me but you shouldn’t insult Mom like that. She really would sacrifice me for your benefit!”Serena argued, “I know you’re the one whom Michael loves, so I’ve been keeping my feelings to myself. I’m willing to have a child with him and I will do anything just for him. But I have never thought of destroying your marriage. I’m not as mean as you think.”Her words suddenly made it seem like Christina was the petty one between the two. In spite of that, she still refused to believe a single word Serena said.“I only believe what I saw with my own eyes and I don’t have
Christina felt especially upset to see Michael caring for Serena. Three years ago, he ignored her safety and rushed out of the house while carrying the latter in his arms. Nothing had changed three years later. He still showed such gentle consideration for Serena by instinct.Christina clenched her teeth in anger upon remembering that Travis was still hospitalized because of Heather. “Michael, tell Heather I’ll take her unworthy life myself if something bad happens to my boy!”“Christina!” Michael was furious too. “Don’t go over the limit!”He had tolerated it when she barged into his house to attack his mother. Being called unfilial because of that had already upset him, yet she still insulted his mother right now. He could not endure it any longer.“You can demand from me the suffering I caused you but that doesn’t mean you can humiliate my mother without scruple!”“I humiliate her? Hahaha!” Christina suddenly laughed aloud. “Michael, I’ll make you regret. I swear that I’ll make
Learning about Serena’s infertility stupefied Michael!He did not expect that the accident from three years ago would traumatize her body! Serena was an innocent party from the beginning yet she had to suffer this terrible consequence. Her life was ruined!A person as kind as her should not have to bear such pain. It was all his fault. It was his mother who wanted Serena to be the surrogate and because of this, he must make it up to the latter.Reconciliation seemed impossible between Heather and Christina. His mother kept threatening to throw Christina in jail from her hospital bed. Not only did Christina not understand his difficult position, but she even insulted him and assaulted Serena.Michael could not stop thinking about the words she said, calling him a piece of discarded garbage that she would never pick up again. She even claimed that she was not interested in a man like him who had been used by others!‘Christina, I didn’t think you could be this cruel! You assumed t
Christina felt relieved after finding a place to stay, and when she went back, Francis was delighted to hear about the news too. She believed there were still many kind-hearted souls in the world. Life would have been great if she had never encountered disgusting people like Heather and Serena.Travis, who had been sharing a bedroom with Christina, was over the moon upon learning that he was to have a room to himself. “Mommy, when can we move?”She patted his head lovingly. “I’ll take you to see the place tomorrow. We can move in two days later!”“Hooray!”As laughter filled the room, she noticed an incoming phone call from John. Her face fell instantly. “What do you want?”“Christina, I need to talk to you. Let’s meet up.”John dared not show up here for fear of getting into a row with Francis. Therefore, he had to meet up with his daughter elsewhere.She was infuriated at the man after learning that he actually agreed on having Serena as the surrogate. This was good timing.
This was why Christina left home to go abroad. Who knew how much she had suffered during those three years. The mistake was made, yet John still regretted it every minute of his life.She initially refused to believe that John had allowed this to happen when Serena first told her. However, the remorse written all over his face right now explained it all! An intense pain filled her heart. To begin with, why did her mother choose to be with a horrible man like him? Why did she have a man of such loose morals to be her father?“Christina, I know this is all my fault, that I made the decision without consulting you first. But Sophia and Serena are innocent. They did it for your good. Please don’t hate them because they were just trying to help.”“For me?” She felt like laughing aloud. Even at a time like this, John did not forget to defend the mean mother and daughter. Did he really think she was stupid?Even a dumb person could tell Serena’s conspiracy. She favored up to Heather in
Colors drained off John’s face as he looked at Christina’s receding figure. Her personality was exactly the same as her mother’s!Frustrated, she was quiet the entire way back. Who knew how John acquired his antique collection? Perhaps through abuse of power or even bribery!She would not have divorce Michael so easily if she cared about materialistic things.What annoyed her most was how easily he was duped by Sophia and Serena. He must be really stupid for failing to see the duo’s wild ambitions!An ignorant and foolish man like him did not deserve to be her father!She was completely disappointed in that man.Noticing that she looked quite low, Francis asked, “Christina, why did John want to meet up?”So she told him about John’s suggestion to move in with him and Francis snorted with his teeth clenched in hatred.Then, she mentioned how John and Sophia gave Serena permission to have a child with Michael three years ago.Prior to this, Francis knew that Michael had cheated
“Your mother had a collector friend who asked her to help look after some antiques, calligraphy, and paintings. But for some reason they all turned out to be fake!”“What does this have to do with John?” Christina did not understand.“John was going after your mother during that time and he always visited her in her house…” Francis did not finish the sentence.Christina remembered that John had mentioned his collection of antiques during their meeting earlier. Moreover, Sophia and Serena had no idea about the collection as it was meant to be passed on to her.Her heart sank. “Uncle, do you mean John secretly swapped Mom’s antiques with the counterfeits?”Francis nodded but then shook his head again. “It’s only a wild guess as I don’t have proof. It’s possible that your mother’s friend gave her the counterfeits from the beginning!”“Uncle, I’m certain John stole the collection!” A flurry of emotions chased across her face as she brought up what John had told her just now.“Christ
“Mister said that he didn't have a girlfriend last time and he wants Mommy to be his girlfriend, but why is he getting married to another woman?” Travis was upset. “Mister is a big liar! Uncle Matthew is a big liar as well. I’ve already called him daddy, but he doesn’t want us now!”Christina carried his tiny body in her arms. She knew that her son longed for a father’s love, and he always wanted a father. If he knew that the mister on the television was his dad, he would be very disappointed.For such a cold-blooded father, she hoped Travis would never know who he was.Just then, Francis came back and saw Christina sitting on the couch, watching Michael’s engagement conference. “Christina, are you okay?”“I’m fine, Uncle Francis. I have given up on him long ago.” Francis was worried that Christina would get upset when she saw the news regarding their engagement.Looking at Christina’s tough expression, Francis was especially desolated. “Christina, I promised your mother that I’d