Vivian approached gently. "Mia, Grandpa's waiting. He's worried. Will you say hello to him?"Despite everyone's coaxing, Mia held Sarah's wrist tightly, shaking her head.Seeing Vivian's pleading look, Sarah gently removed Mia's hand. "I won't leave, Mia. I'll be back after you see Grandpa, just like at Melvin’s house - I always return after my walks."Surprisingly, Mia let go and followed Vivian upstairs.Sarah walked to the garden, understanding William's concerns. With the online drama about Mia's worsening condition under her care, anyone would have doubts - especially William, who already disliked her.As the moon rose, Zachary approached.Her heart jumped. They hadn't been alone in ages. She glanced behind him, fearing Vivian's appearance like before."She's not coming," Zachary said, reading her mind.Sarah frowned. So he could only talk to her when Vivian wasn't around?"Won't you explain?" Her voice trembled.Zachary's eyes darkened as he reached for her.She steppe
Vivian brought Mia in. "Thank you for coming, Professor Watson.”Having already received Mia's medical records, Professor Watson gestured for her to sit. Mia nervously clasped her hands, face pale, staring at her feet."Relax," Wang said gently.Mia sat and closed her eyes, still gripping her clothes anxiously.Wang tried hypnosis, which Mia was familiar with from Sarah's sessions. She fell asleep quickly but wouldn't answer any questions.He checked her records in disbelief. "This has never happened before.""She's been like this since the kidnapping," Vivian noted, thinking how fragile Mia's mind was.Eager to prove himself, he tried entering her subconscious. When he suggested the sky was red, Mia snapped.Her eyes flew open as she pointed at Professor Watson, screaming. Her cries brought William running.He held Mia protectively. "What's wrong? What did you do to her?"Having seen her episodes before, his heart ached. Everyone tried calming her to impress William, making
Professor Watson was confused, but he nodded. “I am.”“Do you know that Mia’s situation can’t be treated by simply putting her in the same situation?” she asked.Professor Watson’s nerves jumped. He quickly explained, “Miss Sanders, people with psychological trauma often choose this method. I have many years of clinical experience. I understand, although you are just a counselor at the school.”Sarah let out a light laugh. “Mia isn’t dealing with ordinary psychological trauma. She’s already been triggered a second time. If you let her relive these memories, it will only hurt her again.”“I just wanted to help Miss Reynolds. Miss Sanders doesn’t need to attack me. Everyone has their own treatment methods. There’s nothing wrong with trying something new, right?” Professor Watson replied.Sarah didn’t bother to engage further. “Right now, Mia is the priority. I don’t want to continue this conversation with you.”Sarah’s face turned pale with frustration. After finally calming Mia do
Just after talking with Melvin, Sarah saw the news on her phone.Since Vivian returned, the media had frequently reported on her and Zachary, speculating about their relationship. In addition to the rumors, reporters were also following their every move.#Is Zachary Reynolds proposing to Vivian Wilson with a diamond ring?#There were many headlines like this. Sarah’s fingers trembled as she clicked on one of the news articles.In this particular story, the reporter released a video showing Zachary and Vivian walking into a jewelry store. After about ten minutes, they walked out of the store, and Vivian had a gift box in her hand.The reporter then interviewed a store employee, and after confirming the details, it was clear that Zachary and Vivian had bought a diamond together, and that was the same gift box Vivian was holding when they left the store.Sarah silently turned off the screen. Even though she didn’t want to see it, she still noticed the smile on Zachary’s face.Befor
“No! Although the Reynolds family is now tied to the Wilson family, our family would never use the marriage of our descendants to secure the company. No matter what choice you make, I won’t interfere. But there’s one thing—don’t hurt Vivian. I truly treat her like a granddaughter,” William said with a serious expression.Zachary nodded solemnly. He never intended to hurt Vivian.At the Reynolds factory, Vivian and Zachary stood at the door waiting for the head of Vista International. They had just arrived not long ago.Vista International was a multinational group, and it was already a big deal that Zachary had shown up.A luxury car pulled up to the entrance, and a young man in a suit got out. He extended his hand toward Zachary and said politely, “Mr. Reynolds, Miss Wilson, I’m Matthew Robinson, the head of Vista for this visit.”“Mr. Robinson,” Zachary said, shaking his hand courteously.Vivian smiled, “Mr. Robinson, you look younger than both Mr. Reynolds and me.”“Miss Wils
Sarah had never encountered a situation like this before. When communicating with patients with psychological conditions, during subconscious conversations, she was always digging into their deepest, most truthful feelings. In other words, lying wasn’t an option. So why would Mia speak of things that didn’t exist? She continued asking, “There’s heavy snow falling in front of you, and everything around you is covered in white. You feel very cold, but then you hear Christmas songs playing, and you realize it’s Christmas. What do you see?” “The three of us… Zachary, me, and Sarah are sitting in front of the Christmas tree, singing Christmas songs together.” Sarah froze. Again, her? The images Mia described—the concert in the summer and singing Christmas songs—didn’t exist in Sarah’s memory. Then it hit her. Could someone else have been there with Zachary and Mia? Someone who might explain this? Could it have been Vivian? Was Mia’s memory mixed up due to her condition?
He turned to look at Sarah, wondering if she had figured out the truth about the kidnapping. Mia continued speaking, “Sarah, what’s going on with you and my brother?” Sarah shook her head. “Do you remember Vivian?” Mia’s expression turned cold as she thought for a long time before finally responding, “Vivian? I remember her.” Melvin couldn’t listen any longer and interrupted their conversation. “Mia, don’t mention your brother in front of Sarah.” “Why?” “Vivian is back. Now he’s only focused on being with Vivian. Sarah has decided to forget about him,” Melvin said, his face hardening. Mia looked shocked. “What? But Vivian has always been in East Coast, right?” Sarah’s eyes narrowed as she exchanged a glance with Melvin. Could it be that Mia’s memory was stuck before Vivian left for abroad? “Mia, how old are you now?” Mia paused for a moment. “I don’t remember. Why can’t I remember?” She clutched her head, the sharp pain making her want to bang her head
“This situation is something I haven’t encountered before, but it’s possible that it’s caused by memory confusion. If you’re sure that you didn’t know each other before, hypnosis could still be an option,” Scott said patiently.Sarah paused for a moment. She was sure she hadn’t known Mia before. The events of these past few years were clear in her mind, and there was absolutely no memory of Mia. She was certain that the memories Mia described didn’t belong to her. “I understand what you’re saying, Mr. Rogers. I can confirm we didn’t know each other before,” Sarah replied.Scott thought for a moment before continuing, “If possible, I recommend using Morita Therapy.” “Are you talking about the absolute bed rest method?” “Yes, but not the traditional absolute bed rest therapy. Mia’s current state shows that she lacks a sense of security. She gets scared easily, even with the slightest disturbance. We need to help her develop a sense of self-protection first,” Scott said serious
Zachary couldn't quite identify what he was feeling. He calmly signaled the housekeeper to fetch the reports.Sarah carefully opened the door and peeked at Mia hiding in the corner. She also took in the mess on the floor.It seemed Mia was experiencing severe emotional swings. Sarah couldn't use an aggressive treatment approach.Mia spotted Sarah.She blinked, then suddenly burst into tears and started reaching for more breakable items in the room.Sarah rushed in without concern for her own safety. First, she called out firmly, "Mia, stop!"Zachary followed her inside, instinctively positioning himself to Sarah's right, ready to protect her if anything unexpected happened.Seeing this, Mia secretly smiled to herself, more determined than ever to play matchmaker.In her excitement, she set her sights on a waist-high vase.Sarah's attention was completely focused on her. Following Mia's gaze, her heart skipped a beat. She immediately spoke to her with gentle authority, "Mia, no.
Zachary was unhappy with her tone, as if his sister had some incurable disease.Due to his good upbringing and manners, Zachary didn't lose his temper. He simply asked the housekeeper to see the doctor out, his face showing clear displeasure.This was already the fourth psychologist today. All of them were professor-level professionals for whom writing books was a minor achievement.The nanny specifically assigned to care for Mia also had tears in her eyes as she stared at the closed door with endless worry. "Mr. Reynolds, Mia hasn't eaten a single bite since this morning. We can't go on like this."Zachary irritably pinched the bridge of his nose and coldly ordered, "Aren't there still some candidates on our list? Send people to bring all of them here."The nanny bit her lip and gathered her courage to suggest, "Mr. Reynolds, I don't think bringing more experts will help. Why not ask Miss Sanders to try?"Zachary turned to look at her, his expressionless face making the nanny los
Mrs. Chancer anxiously watched Charlotte lying unconscious on the bed, barely hearing anything the hospital director was saying.James had regained his composure after learning that Charlotte was currently stable. He politely responded to the director, "Thank you. Please don't let us keep you from your duties."After speaking, he glanced at the housekeeper.The housekeeper instinctively stepped forward and extended his right hand courteously. "Director, please, let me escort you back."Mrs. Chancer sat on the stool that James had pulled over, staring at Charlotte's pale face with lingering fear, unable to look away for a long time.It wasn't that she truly cared for Charlotte; she was simply afraid of losing her chance to hold her first grandchild.James placed his hand on her shoulder and gently urged, "Mom, you've had a shock. Charlotte is fine now. Why don't you go home and rest?"Mrs. Chancer was still somewhat angry with him. "I'm not leaving. What if you leave the moment I'
She bit her lip hard, regaining some clarity, then shouted toward the stairway, "Help! Someone come quickly! Save my baby!"Before she lost consciousness, several panicked figures appeared in her vision, rushing toward her.The ambulance arrived quickly. Everyone carefully lifted Charlotte inside, where doctors and nurses immediately began emergency procedures.The housekeeper went along in the ambulance to the hospital.On the way, he called both James and Mrs. Chancer, briefly explaining what had happened and giving them the hospital's location.After receiving the call, James put aside his work and rushed to the hospital as quickly as possible.Even though he disliked Charlotte, the child in her womb was his undeniable responsibility.Mrs. Chancer reacted as if the world was ending. As soon as she arrived at the hospital, she frantically found a doctor and grabbed his hand, refusing to let go. "Where is my daughter-in-law? Where is she? Is the baby okay?"The doctor she corne
Perhaps due to her extreme emotional state, Charlotte quickly fell asleep.She had a dream.In her dream, she had just gotten off a plane and spotted James in the distance, elegantly leaning against his car waiting for her. In that moment, his eyes were fixed only on her.Charlotte ran toward him happily, wanting to throw herself into his arms and hold him tight.However, halfway there, she saw another woman appear from the side who ran straight into James's welcoming embrace.She could clearly see that James's eyes were filled with affection, without sparing even a glance in her direction."No, this can't be real. Who is she?" Charlotte shook her head in disbelief as she walked closer step by step. When she saw the woman's face, she instantly fell apart."Sarah Sanders, why is it you again? Why do you keep haunting me? James is mine. Don't you dare try to take him away." Charlotte lunged forward like a madwoman, trying to separate them.A mist enveloped the couple, and the scen
The guard at the door was easy to convince. She made up a simple excuse about having a stomachache or needing to see a doctor.The police still sent someone to follow her to the building entrance. When they arrived, the officer blocked her path. "Ms. Garnett, please go back. Without approval, you can't see anyone except your doctor.""Not even my husband? My stomach hurts terribly. I need to see my husband to feel at ease," she pleaded.But the officer wouldn't budge. "Ms. Garnett, please return!"Just then, the officer received a phone call. After listening for a few moments, the officer stepped aside.Charlotte walked in confidently, wearing sunglasses with her head held high.The receptionist greeted her politely, "Miss, who are you here to see? Do you have an appointment?"Charlotte removed her sunglasses, frowning slightly with an annoyed tone, "I'm here to see your CEO, James Chancer. Do I really need an appointment?"The receptionist was new and didn't recognize Charlotte
As Mrs. Sanders kept talking, not only did Sarah stay silent — she actually started laughing.Mrs. Sanders frowned. “What are you laughing at?”Sarah’s gaze turned cold. Her voice was calm but sharp. “Shouldn’t matters between us younger people be handled by us directly? Wouldn’t it sound bad if word got out that you’re getting involved like this?”She paused for a second, then added with a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Besides, no matter what, I’m still the biggest shareholder in Sanders Group. Firing an employee is well within my rights, don’t you think?”Right now, Sarah was actually glad Mrs. Sanders had finally dropped the act and shown her true colors. At least it saved Sarah the trouble of pretending to be polite.Mrs. Sanders still wore the kind, gentle smile of an elder, but her voice turned colder underneath. “So what, you’re using your position to pressure me now?”Sarah laughed softly. “You’re joking. How would I dare?”Without bothering to continue the
Later that night, Sarah went downstairs with her empty glass to get some water. But just as she passed by the living room, she overheard a conversation between Melvin and Mrs. Sanders.“You’re really impossible to talk to, you know that?” Mrs. Sanders sounded both angry and disappointed. “It’s not just me — everyone in the family has been trying to convince you. Sarah studied psychology, not business. She has no experience at all. The entire Sanders Group is depending on you.”Melvin’s voice, on the other hand, was clearly filled with impatience. “I’m pretty sure I told you a long time ago, stop bringing up anything about Sarah.”Mrs. Sanders snorted coldly. “How can I not bring it up? It’s just that you’re willing to work like a fool without asking for anything in return. If you’re just going to be a tool to manage Sanders Group for someone else, I really don’t understand why you’re doing all this.”She paused, then added, “By the way, your aunt hinted to me earlier — she wa
Melvin forced a small smile.He honestly didn’t know how his mother could scold him so viciously over the phone just a few days ago… only to turn around tonight and act like nothing had happened, praising him in front of everyone.Mrs. Sanders finally seemed to notice Sarah as well. She smiled politely and nodded. “Sarah, you’re here too? Come on in.”Many of the Sanders family elders were there tonight. When Uncle Shawn saw Sarah, his face lit up with joy. He quickly pulled her over to sit at the main table beside him.“Sasa, you must have had a rough time in West Ridge. Later, I’ll ask the kitchen to make all your favorite dishes, just for you.”Sarah’s heart warmed at his words. Uncle Shawn really did treat her like his own daughter.But when she glanced to the side, she noticed Mrs. Sanders looking at her coldly — like she was staring at an enemy.Tonight’s birthday banquet wasn’t just a family gathering. Even members of the White family were there.The moment Madam White