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There was a sense of awkwardness.However, Hesper did not overreact. After all, she and Rickard were already a married couple, and Riley had seen her in even more embarrassing states, so there was no reason for her to be too concerned."I'll see you tomorrow then. I have something to take care of here in Montequinto, so I won't be staying with you during this time," Riley said at this moment.Hearing this, Hesper was a little surprised. She hadn't heard of Riley having any relatives or friends in Montequinto. He seemed to only have a younger brother who had died many years ago, and she had never heard him mention any other family members. She assumed that the relationship between Riley and his family was not too good or that none of them were alive anymore.As for friends...Riley had always been by Nathaniel's side in the past, and the people he knew were likely limited to those he had met through Nathaniel. Hesper hadn't really considered that he might have other friends living
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"It's fine," Rickard said, "I believe you, and I know there must be things you haven't said yet. If things here end early, I'll go back with you."Hesper nodded. There was not much she wanted to say. The events of the past were complicated, and she did not want to delve into them any further. However, when she looked deeper into those events, it seemed like there was nothing to say.She just considered it as closing the chapter on the past and being a witness.*There was still no news from Sherese. Hesper could only pray that she would not take the next step before things went from bad to worse. After all, Sherese was a pawn to force both Hesper and Rickard to take action. However, now that they were not acting, Sherese might do something even more outrageous to attract their attention.Thinking about this, Hesper felt a headache coming on.It was also her fault. If she had discovered Sherese's anomaly a bit earlier and stopped her from leaving, none of this would have happene
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However, things never develop as expected. As soon as Hesper entered the room, she noticed another woman sitting there. Enzo was also shocked, not expecting a woman to appear. However, he quickly lowered his head respectfully and greeted her, "Mrs. Simmon."When the woman turned around, Hesper could finally see her face clearly, and she was stunned. Hesper was a person with normal aesthetics, and she had never considered herself exceptionally beautiful. However, the woman before her was truly stunning.Moreover, the woman looked very young, and she did not look like Sullivan's mother at all. If someone said she was his sister, Hesper would easily believe it. If it were not for Enzo addressing her as Mrs. Simmon, Hesper would have doubted her identity.Sullivan's mother could be described as stunning and dignified. Those who had laid their eyes on her would not be able to peel their gaze away anymore. "Are you guests of Sullivan?" the woman asked.Hesper nodded. "Yes, I'm also a f
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"Mrs. Simmon, Ms. Rivera is an esteemed guest. Considering the current status of our family, she is on an equal footing with everyone else."The woman did not expect Enzo to speak up for Hesper, nor did she expect Hesper to have such a prestigious background. For a moment, her face turned even darker. Although the woman was attractive, her initial attitude left Hesper with little favorable impression, especially since she was not fond of Sullivan."If she's such an esteemed guest, why did she come here?" The woman squinted her eyes. "Everyone should know their place. Allowing people below to break the rules would be inappropriate. You're well aware of Sullivan's condition. How can we still entertain guests here?"Enzo nodded, admitting it was his fault. Then, he proceeded to lead Hesper and Riley out."Hold on."Just as the three were leaving, the woman suddenly spoke, "You're Hesper? So you're the one who took Sullivan away from the welfare home last time?"Hesper did not expe
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While she was still figuring out how to verify Sullivan's situation, Sullivan's mother joined the fray. According to Enzo, she did not come here often, so she thought that might be a potential opportunity. She needed to contact Enzo beforehand and come over when Sullivan's mother was not around."Oh, by the way, it seems Enzo doesn't want Sullivan's mother to know we're here to treat Sullivan's illness," Hesper said, "Perhaps Enzo has never really believed we can cure Sullivan. He's just pretending to trust us every time."Thinking about it, Hesper found it a bit headache-inducing and shook her head. "The affairs of the Simmons might take more than a day or two to unravel."In recent days, Rickard had been busy dealing with matters in Halwanest. He finally showed up not long ago and seemed to have fully recovered without any lingering effects. Those who were eyeing him reluctantly withdrew their intense gazes. It had to be acknowledged that Rickard was indeed quite fortunate.His r
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She was confident she could form a good relationship with Sullivan's mother.Seeing the smile on Hesper's face, Richard reached out and gently tousled her hair. Hesper said, "I'm going back to the Simmon manor. Forget about Riley, I'm going now!"After uttering these words, Hesper turned and walked away.*Enzo never expected Hesper to return so suddenly. Hesper entered directly with her badge. When Enzo saw her, she was already going upstairs."Ms. Rivera?" Enzo looked at Hesper with surprise. "Why did you suddenly come back?""Since Mrs. Simmon is here, I should greet her properly. After all, Sullivan and I are considered friends. How can I be so impolite?" Hesper replied. Since she was already upstairs, she was certain Enzo would not kick her out. Enzo nodded and said, "I'll go with you. Mrs. Simmon is a bit peculiar, and I'm afraid she would say something that might upset you."Since Hesper dared to come back, she was prepared to face obstacles. Whether Enzo followed her o
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Now, it seemed like it was not the case. Hesper could understand a mother's thoughts and intentions to some extent. Her son had fallen ill, and she could not express his love in a typical way due to her bipolarity. Yet, they had managed to coexist for so many years. Even Enzo might think that Veronica did not genuinely like Sullivan and merely harbored resentment towards him.Upon reflection, if Veronica truly detested Sullivan, it would be impossible for them to share the same space. Hesper knew she could not empathize with them too much. Everyone in the Simmons was shrouded in mystery. She could not tell if what they had shown her was their true color or if it was just an act. With these thoughts, Hesper fell into silence. She reached out and gently patted Sullivan's head. Sullivan had not even reached twenty. Other kids his age were likely enjoying leisurely university days or experiencing unexpected campus romances, yet Sullivan was trapped here despite being the Simmons' head
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Hesper was somewhat taken aback but quickly nodded. She seemed to understand why Sullivan and Raegen looked nothing alike. They were not biological brothers. Hesper added, "I had a brief encounter with him before, but it was just a casual meeting."Veronica nodded."I'll be going now," Hesper said while Sullivan looked at her with disappointment. This tugged at Veronica's heart, and she said, "Ms. Rivera, do you have urgent matters to attend to? Can you stay with us for a while?"Hesper was a bit surprised by Veronica's suggestion. If she stayed with them, it went without saying that she could get more information. However, she shook her head, "Not for now. My husband is waiting for me at home."She rejected Veronica's offer not only because Rickard would be worried about her but because of many unresolved mysteries surrounding the Simmons. If Hesper stayed here, it would be challenging to find a moment of peace, let alone anything else."Husband?" Veronica was taken aback. "You
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He had never anticipated that he would end up loving her so deeply.It could be said that amidst all the misunderstandings and complexities, their journey together had taken many winding paths."I wouldn't risk getting into trouble just to set off fireworks for someone I didn't even like," Rickard said, his voice gentle. "You dummy."His words were soft, but as Hesper listened to his explanation, she cleared her throat, and her eyes turned bloodshot. She had never imagined that the person she had loved so intensely in her youth had, at some point in their lives, secretly admired her.Hesper attempted to smile but ended up with teary eyes. Seeing this, Rickard reached out and affectionately ruffled her hair. "If it's going to make you cry, I won't say anything more."Hesper pursed her lips. "If you don't want to talk about it, then don't."Rickard, despite understanding her reluctance, couldn't help but reflect on the past and openly admitted to the emotions he had felt in his you
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They were flooded with memories, and Hesper couldn't help but admit that she had been through so much with Rickard. Her eyes welled up with emotion.The livestream ended, as they couldn't maintain constant surveillance of their lives. Even though they hadn't gone home yet, the crew had left.In the past two days, people had gotten to know them quite well, so the crew decided to give them some alone time.Hesper sat in the passenger seat and stole a glance at Rickard. She couldn't help but say, "I never expected that the only time you were seen as making a mistake in Grandpa's eyes was because of me.""There are many things you don't know," he replied. Hesper raised an eyebrow and asked, "Like what? Tell me."Suddenly, Hesper recalled the countless times Rickard had looked at her. Yet, during those moments, Rickard had always had feelings for Juniper. She knew that was the reality, so she never expected that Rickard might have had the same strong feelings for her as she had for h
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Hesper glanced at Rickard, who remained emotionless, but she still reached out to hold his hand.[This is tough to see. Both of Rickard's parents are no longer here… Sigh.][Hesper immediately checked on Rickard. If I were Rickard, I'd love her so much.]Ernest shook his head and remained silent as he flipped to the next page. Most of the pictures were of Hesper after that. She hadn't realized she had so many childhood photos. Julian appeared in some of them, too.Before everything went sour.Rickard didn't have many pictures. As he grew older, he became quieter.Most of them showed Hesper standing next to Julian, but there was something off about them.[Did you notice... In many of those pictures, Hesper was looking at Rickard, and in others, Rickard was looking at her.][Oh my god, is this puppy love? I had no idea!][I remember Rickard had another lover.]Hesper had noticed, too, but there was no need to remind people that Rickard used to hate her, so she dismissed it as a
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Hesper and Rickard entered the room and awkwardly informed Ernest that everything had been live-streamed just now. Ernest was shocked, but upon hearing that it was something people do, he nodded."It's fine. There's nothing that others can't hear."Hesper pursed her lips and glanced at Rickard before saying, "We didn't expect the Summers to come and see you. You should move in with us so these people will leave you alone."If Ernest lived with them, no one would dare intrude because they represented power and influence.Who would dare challenge them?"I don't want to get involved in your life. Renfew and Renarie would keep you occupied enough."Hesper understood that he had already made up his mind not to live with them, so she didn't press the matter further.She could understand his concerns, as many things might become inconvenient. Besides, Ernest didn't want to disrupt their lives either."We'll be heading to Fredonia soon, so even though we have filming to do, we wanted t
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So what if the cameras were still recording?"Was my son's life not as valuable as your son's?"If he had grasped this earlier, recent events might not have unfolded. Jade had a point.The live chat fell silent. Though they lacked the full backstory, they could deduce what had transpired in the past.[I heard Rickard lost his parents when he was a child. I feel sorry for him.][His parents died because of that incident. It's no surprise if he harbors resentment.][Truthfully, this old man has no shame. If my child were responsible for another child's death, I'd beg for forgiveness.]Everything unfolding before their eyes was purely coincidental, and no one had control over the situation. They could only watch and terminate the livestream immediately if anything escalated.Fortunately, Jade received a stern talking-to and refrained from discussing the matter further, but Mrs. Summers did not fare as well. Hesper and the others bore witness to her irrational behavior.[This is e
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"We've known each other for years, Ernest. I saved your life once, and now your descendants want to take my son's life!"As they approached, Jade Summers was angrily berating Ernest before him. Hesper's countenance immediately turned frosty as she walked over to Ernest."You should conduct yourself more appropriately, Mr. Summers Sr."Jade was taken aback to see Hesper, but he composed himself, took a deep breath, and fixed her with a hatred-filled gaze."If it weren't for you, none of this would have happened. You're just a woman. Since when do you get a say in the Duval family matters?"In the 21st century, people were all for equality. Besides, Hesper was no ordinary or unintelligent woman. Naturally, she had a voice in these matters.The viewers were inundated with comments when they heard Jade's words, and the live chat exploded.[Who is this guy? He looks old but lacks respect.][What's the argument about?][I sense some drama.]Rickard walked over. Jade had thought he
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[Didn't Hesper mention that Mr. Duval Sr. took care of her? Maybe she did grow up well.][I'm certain she did. Hesper doesn't strike me as someone who would tolerate mistreatment.]Hesper and Rickard were under constant surveillance throughout the journey, and they hadn't allowed Benji to accompany them. Rickard was behind the wheel, with Hesper in the passenger seat.During the drive, they remained silent, but to observers, it appeared as though they were in harmony.Upon arriving at the ancestral mansion, Hesper noticed other cars parked around and cast a curious glance at Rickard. Visitors to Ernest's home were a rarity."Sir, Ma'am, you're back," a young housekeeper greeted them. It was the same person who had assisted Wendy earlier, but they couldn't recall her name. Nevertheless, Hesper had faith in her.Noticing the housekeeper's troubled demeanor, Hesper deduced that the guest inside was likely unwelcome. However, she couldn't fathom who would disrupt Ernest's life. Given
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Rickard noticed something in Hesper's expression, prompting him to ask, "Is there something else you haven't told me?"Being intimately familiar with each other wasn't always without its challenges. Hesper could never conceal anything from him.She sighed and replied, "It's nothing. Just that Pennleigh will also be on the list."Rickard fell silent.Hesper was aware that sometimes Rickard might not appear bothered, but Pennleigh's presence did bother him.Observing Hesper's awkward expression, Rickard lowered his gaze and suddenly took on a pitiful appearance, like a big dog caught in the rain.Yet, she knew he was merely putting on an act. Still, every time she saw him like that, she couldn't help but miss the Rickard who didn't engage in such playful antics. His character had undergone a change.Hesper found it amusing but didn't quite know how to express it. She sighed and added, "It's a fantastic opportunity. I know you'll let me go, right?"Rickard had no intention of inte
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"Sullivan lied to her. He had her parents quietly killed. She found out after she turned her back on you."Benji lowered his gaze. "She was already dead when you came back. It was suicide."The conclusion lacked the weight necessary for such a betrayal. Hesper shut her eyes. The person she had trusted most was Renee. They had shared countless years together.Hesper acknowledged that their bond might not have been a genuine friendship. Renee had abandoned her when given the choice.However, Hesper had faced such situations before.Thankfully, there had been someone who had placed her first in their heart, reassuring her that she wasn't always relegated to being an option. Hesper stood in silence for a while before simply nodding.There was nothing she could do to aid Renee now. Renee had entered and departed alone, leaving no trace behind with Hesper.When the topic was broached, it weighed heavily on her heart. Hesper understood the situation but found herself at a loss for word
