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Zac responded sincerely, “I haven’t informed my family about the marriage yet, but they’ve met Helen and really like her.” He chose not to mention Helen’s request to keep their marriage a secret. As her husband, it was his duty to protect and prioritize her, not shift the blame.Anticipating further challenges from Richard, Zac reached into his briefcase and placed the marriage agreement on the coffee table in front of Wilfred.“This is my promise and guarantee to Helen,” Zac declared firmly. “If I ever betray her, all my assets will go to her, and I’ll walk away with nothing. This document has already been notarized by my lawyer and takes effect immediately.”Wilfred picked up the document and carefully examined its contents. As Zac claimed, everything was clearly outlined, and Wilfred found himself somewhat impressed.Helen, unable to contain her happiness, bit her lip to suppress a grin. Her eyes sparkled with pride and affection as she looked at Zac. “See? The man I chose is
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On the second floor, Alex quietly cracked open the door just enough to peek out with one eye, looking downstairs. “It really is Uncle Zac!” Alex whispered excitedly. “What are they talking about? Uncle Richard looks so worked up. Are they interrogating Uncle Zac?” he added. “I don’t know,” Chase replied in an equally hushed tone. Alex pulled back slightly and tilted his head, trying to press his ear closer to the door to catch snippets of the conversation. “What does getting a marriage license mean?” Chase gave his younger brother a look of disbelief. For someone who constantly nagged about finding their mom a boyfriend, how could he not know this basic thing? In fairness, it wasn’t entirely Alex’s fault. The shows he watched mostly focused on couples falling in love, fighting, and making up—they never really got into the technicalities of marriage. Patiently, Chase explained, “It means two people in love register their marriage and become legally recognized as
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Alex peeked through the barely opened door, his little bottom wiggling as he tried to catch a better view. Seeing the adults heading toward the dining room, he closed the door and plopped down beside his brother.“So, now that Uncle-in-law Zac and Aunt Helen are married, does that mean we can go hang out with Uncle Justin all the time? Uncle Zac and Uncle Justin are good buddies, and Mom and Aunt Helen are besties. They’re a perfect match!” Alex’s excitement was palpable, and he had adjusted to calling Zac "Uncle-in-law" with surprising ease.Chase stayed silent, giving his overly enthusiastic little brother a side-eye. Justin was likely their biological father. How could Alex have met him so many times and not noticed anything unusual? Chase had started piecing things together after their visit to the hospital and meeting Mr. Yates Sr. Those encounters had raised suspicions. In the past couple of days, Chase had been digging through information online, and it seemed increasing
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Helen had completely forgotten about that. Quickly, she raised her hand as if taking an oath. “But don’t worry, sis. Zac promised me he wouldn’t say anything. I even threatened him. If he dares, I’ll disappear again, just to teach him a lesson!” “Yeah, right,” Richard scoffed, his face full of doubt. “Men’s promises are like fairy tales. You actually believe him? You’re already married. Where are you going to run to?” “Why are you so hostile toward him? Are you jealous that he’s got someone and you don’t?” Helen retorted, suddenly energized as she turned the tables on him. “Jealous? Of him? Me?” Richard sneered. “Do you think I can’t get a girlfriend?” “Then go get one already, you perpetual bachelor! Haha!” she taunted, sticking out her tongue at him. “Enough, Helen!” Haley’s sharp voice cut through their bickering. Haley sighed, a headache beginning to form. “It’s fine,” Wilfred interjected, offering a calming presence. “It’s only a matter of time before Zac c
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“Knock, knock.” The sound of knocking echoed through the room.Haley put down her phone and got up to open the door. “Wilfred?” Seeing it was Wilfred, she stepped aside to let him in. “There was something off about Justin at the funeral today,” Wilfred said, skipping any explanation for his presence at the event. Haley didn’t bother to ask. “He wasn’t just hostile toward me. He seemed unusually focused on everything I was doing. Has he been giving you trouble?” he asked, his concern evident. Haley sighed and gave a faint, helpless smile. “He misunderstood. He thinks you and I are together, and that we even have a child.” Since Wilfred had gone out of his way to ask, she decided not to keep it from him. Wilfred’s brows furrowed as his gaze sharpened. Justin was trying to get back into Haley’s life—that much was obvious. In this area, men understood each other all too well. “What are your thoughts?” he asked, his tone careful but firm. Truthfully, he didn’t wan
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Wilfred left early this morning.“He must be off to see that other woman!” Justin thought. He was sure of it. He was about to instruct William to follow when, out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Haley stepping out of her house. Justin quickly jumped out of the car and rushed to Haley, positioning himself directly in her path. He bent slightly, his tone pleading.“Haley, I was wrong! Please, don’t change your number, okay?”It had taken him so long to track down her contact information, and the thought of losing touch with her again was unbearable. Not even once—he couldn’t let it happen again.“I promise, I’ll cut down on the texts and calls. Just… promise me you won’t shut me out.”His tall frame now seemed slouched, defeated, as if he were anchoring himself there, unwilling to move until she agreed.Haley frowned, watching his odd behavior. Was he losing it? Had he seriously spent the night in his car, parked on the side of the road?She frowned, noticing his
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Haley eventually let Justin into the car—not because she wanted to, but because she was running late. Thankfully, RC Corporation’s headquarters was on the way to the art exhibition, so it didn’t require a detour. When the car stopped across from the building, Haley unlocked the doors and said coldly, “Get out.” “Do you want to come up for a bit? I still have…” He wanted to tell her about the traces of her that still lingered in his office. “Can you stop wasting time? I’m going to be late!” she interrupted, her impatience radiating from every word. “Oh… okay. Then I’ll head up,” Justin said hesitantly, looking like a scolded child. As he stepped out of the car, he turned back and added, “Thank you.”Haley closed the door without a word. Justin stood by the curb, watching her car like he was waiting for something.Haley noticed him lingering in her rearview mirror and slammed the gas, leaving him in a cloud of exhaust.As she drove, she rolled down the windows to air out t
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Someone joined in, “My kid’s the same—always stuck to her mom. If I don’t bring home snacks or toys, she acts like I don’t even exist. They say daughters are supposed to be daddy’s little girls, but mine’s more like a bodyguard for her mom.”The group erupted into laughter, and the conversation shifted to parenting. Those without kids switched to other topics, while Haley quietly moved to her exhibit area and got to work. Somehow, the discussion circled back to Justin. “I stayed until the end of the funeral yesterday, and I noticed the seat for the eldest grandson’s wife was empty. Isn’t there a rumor that Emma is his girlfriend? Why wasn’t she there?” “Probably because she’s still not officially accepted by the family. Word is she’s just a girlfriend for now.” “Wait, isn’t she supposed to be Justin’s college sweetheart? Didn’t she already meet his family ages ago? Why hasn’t she locked it down yet?” “Well, here’s the thing—I heard she went missing overseas for a few ye
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“She’s still not out? Don’t panic yet,” Richard reassured her. “I just rewatched the video carefully—her arms and legs are intact. She’s tough, Helen. She’s going to be fine. Just hang in there and wait.”It was rare for Richard to comfort her instead of bickering with her, but this time, he stepped up. “Aunt Helen, are you at the hospital? Have you seen Mom?” Alex and Chase tugged at Richard’s shirt, their little voices filled with urgency. Alex was on the verge of tears, while Chase, being the older brother, was holding his emotions in check but his reddened eyes gave him away. “Uncle Richard, let us talk to her!”“Stop messing around, both of you. Sit down and wait. I’ll tell you as soon as there’s any news.” Richard pried their hands off his shirt, which was dangerously close to being torn apart. His sister was still alive, but at this rate, his clothes wouldn’t make it through the night. “Call me the second you hear anything. I’ll be waiting.”Tonight, there wo
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The hallway fell into an instant silence.Zac took one look at Justin’s injuries and said, “You need to get checked out. We’ll stay here and wait for her.”Justin was covered in sweat and grime, his clothes stained with blood, his back in even worse shape. Yet, he didn’t move. He didn’t speak. He just stood there, refusing to leave until he saw Haley come out of that operating room. He needed to make sure she was okay. Seeing this, Zac grew anxious and tried to persuade him. “If Haley wakes up and sees you like this, she’ll be worried. Do you really think she’d want the man who saved her to be covered in wounds himself? Come on—”Before he could finish, Zac yelped. “Ow—ah!” It was Helen. Her hands had latched onto his waist, fingers digging into his side as she leaned in and hissed through gritted teeth, “My sister wouldn’t worry about him! Do you even hear yourself? If you don’t know what to say, just shut up! He got hurt? Good! He deserves it!”She might have kept h
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Zac sighed helplessly. “It’s not that I don’t care. It’s just that yelling her name won’t make a difference right now. The nurse already said she’s in surgery.”The two had met up at her house. Tonight, Helen had canceled their date because she wanted to go to the airport to see her sister and nephews off. But after waiting at home for what felt like forever, Haley still hadn’t returned. The security team and the car that had transported her paintings had arrived a long time ago—yet there was no sign of her.Helen had been growing increasingly anxious when Richard suddenly came across a breaking news video online—footage of a car explosion. The moment they saw the images, they instantly recognized the two figures in the video: Haley and Justin. Helen panicked and was about to rush out the door when Zac called. He had seen the news too. Knowing she would be too emotional to think straight, he had driven straight to her place to pick her up.As soon as they arrived at the hospi
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Emma stood up, rummaging through the metal box until she found the old phone. Sure enough, there was a reply waiting for her.“Target eliminated.”A manic grin spread across her face before she burst into hysterical laughter. “Hahaha! Now, I’m the only one left with this face! No one can replace me!”Outside the bedroom, the housekeeper shivered at the eerie sound. “Is Miss Xander watching a horror movie this late at night?” the housekeeper wondered.Inside, Emma’s laughter finally died down, replaced by an eager anticipation as she unlocked her phone and played the footage of Emily Yates’s supposed death once again. But this time, a new video surfaced.It showed Justin emerging from the flames—carrying Emily. The first angle she had seen only captured the explosion, leading her to believe that Emily had perished in the blast. But this proved otherwise.The woman she had spent years trying to erase was still alive. Emma’s fingers clenched around the phone, her knuckles tu
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Haley’s survival instincts kicked in, forcing her eyes open just a sliver. With shaky hands, she reached for the seatbelt buckle, pressing down with all the strength she could muster. Her fingers dragged over to the door handle. She pressed the unlock button. But the door wouldn’t budge. She kept trying, over and over. But the noxious fumes filling the car seeped deeper into her system, making every movement sluggish. Even her fingers were beginning to stiffen. “Cough… cough…” A weak, broken sound escaped her lips. A wave of despair washed over her. Was this really it? Was she really going to die here? Helen had just gotten married, and she hadn’t even had her wedding ceremony yet. Her boys were still so young. Would they really lose their mother before they even had a chance to grow up? Mom… Wilfred… Richard… She would never see them again. Bang! Bang! Bang!“Haley! Stay awake! Don’t fall asleep. Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep!” Through the haze, sh
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“Keep downshifting. Share your location with me. I need to track exactly where you are. Steer toward a road with less traffic and a green belt,” Justin instructed, his voice calm and steady.Then, in a softer tone, he added, “Don’t panic. I’m right here with you. Nothing will happen. I won’t leave you alone in this.” The other end of the line was silent. Haley didn’t know how to respond. But her survival instincts kicked in, and within seconds, their locations were synced. Justin locked onto her position, his jaw tightening as he ordered, “Step on it, William. Get us there faster.” Thankfully, the streets were quieter at this late hour. Inside the speeding Porsche, Haley’s frown deepened. The acrid, suffocating smell inside the car grew stronger. Meanwhile, on her screen, Justin’s location was getting closer.Frantically, she scanned her memory for the nearest incline, her voice low and urgent. “Justin, stop following me! My car could explode at any moment. Get away now!”
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“Haley, your art exhibition is over now, right? I’m so sorry, my last meeting ran late. I’m on my way to the venue right now. Wait for me! I’ll come pick you up!” Justin’s voice was urgent, as if afraid she would leave before he got there. Haley glanced at the red light ahead and brought her car to a stop. “You don’t need to pick me up. Honestly, I’d be grateful if you didn’t come looking for me at all.”She was about to hang up. Sensing her intention, Justin quickly blurted out, “Don’t hang up!”His right eyelid twitched—a bad omen. Anxiety churned in his gut, and an overwhelming sense of unease crept in. A terrible thought crossed his mind. Was she planning to sneak onto an early flight and disappear without saying goodbye?“Stay at the venue, okay? I’m almost there. Just wait for me at the entrance.”Haley tapped her finger against the steering wheel, watching the countdown on the traffic light. She had planned this late-night departure specifically to avoid Justin. S
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“Are you two fighting?” Helen pushed the door open, surprised to see the brothers in a tug-of-war over clothes. Seeing their aunt, Chase and Alex immediately released their grip and greeted her sweetly, “Aunt Helen!” Helen glanced at the scattered toys on the floor and pointed at Alex. “Clean this up. Your flight’s at dawn tomorrow. If you don’t pack everything in time, I’ll just keep all these toys for myself.” She said it like a threat, hoping to instill some urgency. Instead, Alex blinked up at her. “Aunt Helen, you’re not coming back with us?” “I still have some things to take care of here,” Helen explained. “I’ll come visit you guys later.” Chase, ever the sharp one, smirked. “By ‘things to take care of,’ you mean Uncle Zac, right? Haven’t you locked things down with him yet, or is Grandma Evelyn the one you still need to win over? How much longer before you bring him home?”Unlike Alex, who had already gotten used to calling Zac Uncle-in-law, Chase was still he
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Haley raised an eyebrow and replied coolly, “Do I look like someone who would go back to an ex?” Helen grinned mischievously. “Alright, fine. But… what about other men? You’re in your prime right now. Isn’t it a shame not to date?” Lately, Helen had been basking in the blissful glow of her own romance. Naturally, she wanted her sister to experience the same happiness. But dating hadn’t even crossed Haley’s mind. With two kids and a thriving career, she felt her life was already full. “Forget it. I’m not planning on finding a ‘dad’ for the boys,” she said firmly. Helen rolled her eyes. “Who says dating has to lead to marriage? You could just date for fun!” She had seen plenty of examples like that. Haley shot her a sharp glare, and Helen immediately clammed up. “I’m heading to the exhibit,” Haley said as she finished her coffee and stood up. “Make sure you sort out that pile of stuff in the storage room while I’m gone.” “Got it,” Helen mumbled. Haley paused at
