"Mr. Park, I understand you're trying to be fair, and I appreciate that. But I'd prefer to deal with this issue by myself."Liam found the term "Mr. Park" rather unsettling."Suzy, we are husband and wife."...Observing her silence, Liam felt an indescribable sensation. They stared at each other for a long time, neither breaking eye contact. Finally, Suzy spoke, "Liam, the gap between us is just too big.""I am willing to get closer to you to fill the gap."Suzy shook her head. "Can you really disregard your parents for me?"Liam pursed his lips, wanting to respond, but remained silent.Suddenly, Suzy's phone rang.Glancing down, she saw her mother's number.She answered immediately, and Melissa’s voice came through. "You mentioned you registered your marriage with someone named Jeffrey Palmer. So why did a woman called Mrs. Park visit me today, claiming to be his mother, and asking my daughter to stop contacting her son?"Suzy's heart sank."Mom...""Come see me right now.”With th
"He's Wendy's cousin, and he's been quite caring towards me.""Cut ties with that Mr. Park.” Melissa thought of the woman who had just come to her, and her anger flared up.Grace displayed an arrogant demeanor, acting like she was above Melissa.No matter what, Melissa would never allow her daughter to marry into such a family."I'll handle this matter, Mom. You don't have to worry. The Park family won't bother you anymore.""Do you think I care about such matters?" Melissa looked at her, her tone filled with resignation and displeasure. "I care about you."Suzy lowered her head. She didn't want to bring up too much about Liam in front of her mother because there were still things she hadn't sorted out herself.Of course, Melissa noticed her daughter's avoidance."Suzy, do you have feelings for this Mr. Park?”Suzy was startled. "No, Mom!""Really?" Melissa's eyes kept scanning her daughter's face as if trying to see through her."Mom, we come from different worlds. As you've seen, the
Upon hearing Liam's clear statement, not only did Sophia fall into silence on the other end of the line, but even Grace didn't expect her son to express himself so definitively in front of her!Grace’s greatest assurance was her son's filial piety.She believed her son was just trying to assert himself, but as long as she persisted, he would surely comply with her wishes."Both of you don't need to discuss anything privately anymore. It's pointless," Liam said before ending the call with Sophia.The atmosphere in the hospital room became quiet, descending to an icy silence.After a while, Grace moved her lips slightly, "For that woman, you're willing to disregard your mother's well-being?""Mom, I can compromise on everything else.""There's nothing else! I won't allow this Suzy woman to enter the Park family! It's either her or me!" Grace's emotions escalated, and before she could finish her sentence, her breathing became rapid.Her heart monitor emitted a piercing sound, prompting t
"What are you planning to do?" Suzy asked in a trembling voice.For Suzy, Liam's social status was ultimately too far out of reach, creating undeniable pressure and leaving her feeling insecure.Because even if she tried every trick in her book, she couldn't really hurt Liam; it was all futile. However, if he chose to retaliate against her, it would be effortless.Furthermore, she had to compete with Sophia, which was also proving to be a strenuous effort.Her reactive response hurt Liam a bit."I will never hurt you, nor your family.""My mother must avoid any emotional stress because of her illness. Please don’t meet with her." Suzy was now truly afraid to let Liam meet Melissa!That would be the end of her."Suzy, can you not..."Liam’s voice trailed off midway, the rest swallowed by silence.Suzy waited a moment before saying, "Go on.""Can you not think of divorce first whenever a problem arises?"Liam's voice was soft, filled with a mix of emotions, making it hard to pinpoint wh
William raised his hands, about to act impulsively.However, when he saw the determination in his son's eyes, he suddenly backed down.Even if he were to kill Liam today, he knew Liam wouldn't compromise."Son, your mother's life is in your hands now."...Liam would rather his father hit him, and curse at him, but when he spoke with a pleading tone, Liam truly didn't know how to respond."She had a difficult time giving birth to you. I still remember her crying so painfully in the hospital and insisting she must save you!" William looked at him, his gaze heavy. "I understand you're reluctant to give up. You love that girl deeply, but Grace is your mother! She brought you into this world, she risked her life for you! Are these things less important than the girl you love?""Isn't there any way to make her accept Suzy?" In fact, Liam was persistent because he felt that his mother simply hadn't yet understood Suzy.Once she truly got to know Suzy, she would like her!William sighed."
Suzy stood next to the bench in the garden, considering speaking several times, but in the end, she remained silent."Do you truly believe that, with your abilities and resources, you can prove that Miss Burns framed you?" "I believe justice will prevail.""You, your family, and your friends may believe in your innocence, but no HR department in any investment bank will believe you! If you're dismissed for this reason, no one will care whether you're innocent or not."Alec had just spoken the entire truth.After years in the workplace, he had seen all sorts of schemes and plots!It was not uncommon for a superior to intentionally create trouble for a subordinate due to personal grievances. As a result, those unlucky ones might bear the burden for the rest of their lives, while luckier ones may only witness their superior receiving a mild reprimand from management before the subordinate leaves the industry due to the company's overall reputation.Top of FormRegardless of the outcome,
Suzy reflected on the situation and realized that Clive was speaking the truth! While she was being harassed by Steven from Far East Corporation, Liam unexpectedly showed up and rescued her!Amidst the chaos, Suzy hadn't dwelled much on why Liam had shown up right on time, nor had she considered it!"And, after the incident, Liam, to prevent others from gossiping about you, gave up the opportunity to use this incident to pressure Far East Corporation. “He was worried that if Far East Corporation got upset, they might further disclose the incident of your harassment." Clive paused, looking at her. "I think you should know that once a girl's reputation gets tarnished, it can have lifelong consequences."That would mean she'd carry a peculiar stigma for the rest of her life! Despite her innocence, she'd become the subject of gossip, with some fabricating reasons, such as accusing Suzy of intentionally seducing Steven.Having spent a considerable amount of time in the workplace, Suzy un
She didn't catch the rest of what Sophia said, then Liam's voice came through."My mom woke up. I'll call you back after I settle things on my end.""Okay."Suzy gazed at her phone's dark screen, experiencing inner chaos like never before.Actually, it would've been better if Clive hadn't looked for Suzy and told her all those things because she was already determined to divorce Liam and end their relationship!However, after hearing what Clive told her, she suddenly didn't know how to bring up the topic of divorce with Liam anymore.He had been incredibly attentive to her needs, even in the face of his mother's objections; he remained steadfast and refused to back down. On the other hand, it was always so easy for her to initiate a break-up.Just like Liam had said...Whenever she encountered something, she just wanted to give up completely and draw clear boundaries.She lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, every moment spent with Liam replaying in her mind.His tenderness, his tho