"Your mum is a whore! She got pregnant by someone else and then begged my husband to raise her child!" Mrs. Martin said before pointing her fingers at Drew. "And you, you have the guts to live like a prince, whereas your insane mother shoved Cristina out of the Walton Group's building! Don't you know that?”
Drew was resisting the urge to hurt her stepmother. Lily had a sense that both this woman and her dad harbored intentions to utterly shatter her, but the reality of the situation caught her completely off guard.
Kael observed the hurt in Faye's eyes after his mother introduced Danica as his girlfriend. Earlier, he had felt uneasy and wanted to correct his mother, but he didn't want to upset her on her birthday. "Yes, I was hurt! Is that what you want to hear? And then, what's next?" She was right. What would happen next? Due to his lingering attachment to
It was a fine afternoon... Lily sat in the car with Drew, her heart racing twice as fast as usual as they approached the Walton Mansion. They had been informed that Mr. Andrew Walton was staying in their home. As a part of the family who had made significant contributions to it, Mr. Walton had every right to stay in the mansion. Despite the old man
Drew comforted Lily, caressing her back to help her ease the pain, recalling her mother. She felt her husband was probably still had the confusion and expecting positive news from his father. A voice roared from one hallway. "Because he's your dad!" All of them turned to face Master Walton, Drew's grandfather, who had just entered the house from the back. His presence increased her unease because she didn't currently have a strong relationship with the old man. "Grandpa!" Drew gasped as his eyes widened. Lily's lips formed a line. "Cristina is my secretary. Of course, I know everything about her. If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that my son still loves Cristina, regardless of their marriages!" Master Walton said, casting an inquisitive glance at Drew's father. However, Lily's mind remained fixated on the fact that her biological father was the same man whom she considered her boss for two months and who was also the father of Danica and Orion. Mr. Arvesso w
In Lily's life, numerous changes have occurred, including the revelation of her real identity. "What's on your mind?" Drew asked, hugging her from behind. She was gazing out the window at their yard, contemplating some changes she wanted to make. Drew's arms tightened around her waist, and he kissed her shoulder.
A few days later, Kael was at work when Faye Burnham, an unexpected guest, came to see him. He hadn't seen her since his mother's birthday. What is she doing here? For the next few days, he made a conscious effort to forget about the woman, as she had wished. He wanted to refocus his goals and attention away from Faye because she was driving him crazy. However, Faye visiting him in his office raised serious issues for him because he had already decided to stay away from her due to the potential conflicts within their family. "Let her in," he instructed his secretary. A short while later, he watched Faye enter his room. In a dark pencil skirt and a light button-up blouse, she presented a polished appearance. When she saw his stern face, she gulped and shut the door. "I'm sorry for my sudden presence! What I need from you is important.” “Please take a seat.” Faye followed. "Thank you!" Kael got to his feet and walked over to the water dispenser. The woman's presence ma
Lily became uncomfortable with Faye in the room and felt her head growing heavy, knowing that the woman was there to invite her to testify as a witness in Carmela's case. "Can I call you Lily? You can call me Faye," the woman said earnestly. “Yes.” Faye continued, "I work for the legal team managing Carmela's case, and I'm here to encourage you to speak up and make your own defense.” The comment made Lily flinch a little. She had never met Finn's sister before, which immediately disappointed her. "I've decided not to pursue Kenneth's or Carmela's case any further. Faye, you probably know that I am a married woman, and I believe you know my husband if you're Finn's sister... I don't want to ruin Drew because of my darkest history, which might tarnish his reputation as the Waltons' successor." "But you are a victim, Lily! Yes, I know Drew, and I'm confident he will defend you! This is your chance to speak out!" "I already have! Do you really believe it's so simple to trust
"Is it true that you two have rekindled your relationship?" Lauren inquired, adopting the demeanor of an investigator.Faye couldn't hold back her tears. The conversation she had with Kael kept haunting her thoughts, and their kisses lingered vividly in her memory. She was acutely aware that she was betraying her commitment to Harry, but it felt beyond her control.
Danica was busy organizing her belongings when she heard a series of loud knocks on her front door. Curious and somewhat apprehensive, she cautiously approached the peephole to identify the visitor. As she caught sight of Brian's figure through the viewer, a shock of fear coursed through her, causing her to clutch her chest, as if his presence had the power to pierce her very soul.What is he doing here?
Months before Lily and Drew's wedding, With Kael's assistance, Lily and Drew moved to a new home near Burnham's villa. It was more spacious than their previous residence, but Lily had already embraced the idea of living in a larger home than her husband desired. She began the process of registering her business with Danica's help, while her sister had decided to focus on their newly opened resort on the island. Drew was reluctant to utilize Kael's services, but Lily had no one else she trusted more than him, despite his issues with her sister. "I've accepted your dad's offer to lead the engineering team for his project in Melbourne, Australia," Kael informed Lily as they toured their completed new home. "I didn't inquire about what transpired between you and Danica because I'm also concerned about Carmela and Kenneth's situation. What happened, Kael?" "Lily, I didn't betray your sister," Kael retorted. "But that doesn't mean you didn't hurt her," she casually obse
Lily observed through the bedroom window that Drew and Mr. Walton were engaged in a serious conversation. Danica approached her, saying, "By the way, sis, here are the items you asked me to purchase," as she handed her a brown paper bag taken from her purse. "Did you inform Orion?" Danica shook her head. "Good! If you tell Orion, he will surely inform Drew." "Why don't you want to tell Drew? He's your husband, right?" Danica asked, furrowing her brow. "I don't want to pressure him. Besides, I want to be certain first." Danica rolled her eyes. Lauren and Kori were occupied with their child, while Orion, Finn, and Brett were by the pool, conversing with Mr. Arvesso. Lily quietly entered the master bedroom, with Danica following closely behind. In recent days, she has been experiencing morning sickness. There were even moments when the car’s scent on her way to work made her feel nauseous, and she ended up vomiting at the office. She retrieved the pregnancy test
The police identified Keith, the person who attacked Drew and Lily's house, just a few days later. Brian's car's dash cam was on, as he had thought he was only going to be at Drew's house for a few minutes, and it captured Keith on his motorcycle, including his license plate. After investigating Keith, they discovered he had been sending nasty messages to Brian. Carmela's case was reopened, and Faye apologized to the nurse after speaking rudely during their last meeting. Just as Lily had suspected, Carmela was under immense pressure from the public, the court, her family, and her job at the hospital. Most people didn't believe Carmela, which only added to the pressure she was feeling. She had indeed been lying and sought Kenneth's attention, but couldn’t believe she would end up being a victim. As Lily knew, Carmela had a strong attraction to the doctor. Many complicated things happened, but Lily achieved her goal. She knew that Kenneth's group was in trouble, especially with
Danica continued to tremble with fear, sadness, and heartache, overwhelmed by everything that had unfolded that day, until Kael arrived, accompanied by Faye. Her tears flowed even more freely because it appeared as if they were confirming what Lily had told her. She had believed the man was still in Hong Kong. The woman radiated unwavering confidence as if she were prepared for battle at any moment. They all entered Lily's house to inspect the contents of the USB drive provided by Brian. Sitting on the bench, tears welled in her eyes, and she couldn't bring herself to look at Kael. In reality, she sensed something unusual in his demeanor. It was as if he was weary at that moment. Kael approached her while they were outside. "Are you okay, Dan?" She shook her head as she wiped away her tears. "Is there something bothering you?" Kael asked. She stood up; her need for the truth pressing. "All I want is the truth, Kael. Did you have a relationship with Attorney Faye?" Th
[This chapter may be unsettling for some readers due to the uncomfortable situations encountered while uncovering the truth in the evidence.] Lily has yet to recover from the assault by an unknown assailant. Brian was rushed to the hospital, even though he was already lifeless. When they spoke to the investigating officers, they explained Lily had asked Brian to come over, despite a restraining order preventing him from approaching her. "Ms. Lily, isn't Brian a suspect in the recent case involving Ms. Carmela? Why did you agree to meet with him?" the investigator inquired of Lily. "I know... He's my sister's ex-boyfriend. He requested a meeting with us, claiming he had something to share... I personally chose to meet at our house because my husband and my brother Orion are here. I didn't consider the restraining order because I wanted to know what he had to offer." "And is that the USB your companions are referring to?" Lily nodded. "Do you mean that Mr. Brian Mendoza cam
Danica invited Lily to go out after being feel devastated with Carmela’s case. They were shopping for clothes when they talked about Kael. "Do you have a crush on Engineer Kael?" Lily asked the young woman. "Huh? No way! Why would you ask that?" Danica replied, with her cheeks turning red, clearly avoiding the question. "Because I wouldn't blame you if you did. Kael is kind, handsome, and has a good life, and a strong family relationship... Most importantly, I want to know if I need to protect your feelings. He's still in love with Faye Burnham." Her sister froze in her tracks. "T-the lawyer?" Lily nodded. "But doesn't she have a fiancé? Isn't Faye getting married? And how did they even start a relationship?" She gently ran her fingers through Danica's hair. Lily was aware that her sister was beginning to develop feelings for Kael, even though she denied it. "Unfortunately, they have a history. Lauren's family was overly meticulous due to their family issues in the pas
Kael met Faye in another country and listened to all her complaints. He allowed himself to silently grieve for the man she was planning to marry while Faye sobbed. Now, he understood why Faye no longer wanted to go back to America. In a little while, he ordered food to be delivered to the room because he doubted whether Faye could eat at the hotel’s restaurant. She barely touched her own order either. Kael joined her in watching a movie on the television before informing her that he was going back to his room. It was already midnight, and they both needed to rest. "Can you stay?" Faye asked. "Faye..." Concern etched on Kael's face. His mind was now firmly set that it would be wrong if something were to happen between him and Finn’s sister. "Faye, I am dating someone," he stated firmly. The shock was written all over Faye's face. She pressed her lips together and didn't know what to say. "Danica? The woman you were with at the birthday party? Is it her?" "Yeah...
Lily felt sad when Carmela withdrew the case, leading her sister to stay at home with Drew.Danica had a surprise in store for Kael, who was about to move into the house next door; a gift from her father. She was thrilled because she would be the one to decorate and arrange it.As some belongings arrived, she started arranging the furnitu
A lot transpired in Carmela's case, and it was quite chaotic. However, what Lily didn't anticipate was Carmela, the woman who had filed the case, withdrawing her case against Kenneth's group. This came as such a shock to Lily that it was emotionally painful. She felt the urge to cry out of frustration."I'm going to Faye's office," she told Drew. They had been resting at home for a couple of days, and she felt within herself that she was ready to confront whatever the problem was. She needed to face this before she could truly accept it.