When Benjamin had found out the samples had been tampered with, he had immediately thought of Susan. He might not have seen how overjoyed Emma was. Yet he didn't believe Emma would tamper with the samples.It was her actual granddaughter, for crying out loud!However, Benjamin couldn't believe the words that had come out of Emma's mouth tonight. …Benjamin arrived at Island Bay an hour later. Evelyn was a great cook and had prepared supper. Benjamin could smell the aroma of the delicious food the moment he walked in.However, it was a shame that he had lost his appetite.When Evelyn saw him, she got up elegantly and addressed him gently, "Benjamin."Evelyn was someone Travis had gotten through "special" means.Benjamin had assumed she was promiscuous and of low standards. Yet, she was nothing like that. She had a gentle face. Her eyes were calm, without a hint of lust. From one glance, Benjamin understood why Travis had married her.She had something he wanted."I though
Travis lowered his head when he heard that. A cold glint flickered in his eyes.Benjamin continued, "Also, Grandma and Mom …"Benjamin's breath became uneven as he thought about everything Emma had said earlier.He had thought that his family lived in harmony and bliss. Now, it seemed like he knew nothing at all.As he mentioned Emma and his mother, the glint in Travis' eyes grew colder."You knew everything all along, didn't you, Travis?" Benjamin asked anxiously when he saw how silent Travis was. Even if Travis didn't respond, he knew that Travis was aware of everything.Otherwise, it wouldn't explain why he hadn't returned home since their mother's passing.He was too devastated."I suspect that Grandma had a hand in our mother's and sister's misfortune back then.""You're right."Travis' response left Benjamin so shocked that he had no words. His breathing staggered.He looked at Travis in disbelief. "You …""Don't you believe me?"Benjamin couldn't believe his ears.
Travis put his wine glass down. Then, he looked at Benjamin. "Are you sure you want to know?""Why are you asking me that? Do I not have the right to know?""Then, do you know what it all means?" Travis' tone turned sharper.Words failed Benjamin. He had no clue what it all meant.The incident with Emma had happened too suddenly. His mind was in a mess.He couldn't believe Emma had something to do with his mother's death and his sister's disappearance.Yet Travis nodded. At that moment, he had no choice but to believe it. Travis looked at Benjamin. An inexplicably deep yet hesitant look rested in his eyes."Travis!" Benjamin urged him again.Travis filled his glass with wine and finished it again.Benjamin felt suffocated as he looked at Travis. "Tell me. Who is Susan?""She's Arthur's illegitimate daughter."Benjamin was gobsmacked. The air in the room became incredibly still.He looked at Travis blankly. The sound of them breathing was the only sound in the room. "No.
Travis was clueless and didn't understand why Emma loved Susan so much. There must have been a reasonable explanation for this.Yet, it was all pointless to him. The Winchesters had nothing to do with him anymore.Benjamin looked at Travis as he turned cold again. He asked anxiously, "Why are you telling this now? All these years, I …"Benjamin could no longer continue. He recalled the days he had showered his love on Susan. Those memories entered his mind like a rushing wind. Every year, he had treated her like a princess on her birthday, carefully choosing her presents and buying everything for her. He had been just like his mother, giving all his love to Susan.Yet, things had taken a huge turn. The truth came too suddenly. Benjamin couldn't accept everything that happened. He couldn't understand why Travis only chose to tell him now. Travis scoffed. "Why should I tell you? So that you can rebel against Arthur? He doesn't have a hold on you!""Then, you just left me
Susan was in Emma's arms. When she saw Benjamin at the door, her eyes reddened with tears. She shouted in pain, "Benjamin!"Emma only looked toward the door when Susan called for Benjamin. When she saw Benjamin, the gentle look on her face instantly vanished. As Susan looked at Benjamin, tears streamed down her face. "I didn't do it, Benjamin," she said, as if she had been wronged. Emma pushed Susan out of her embrace and composed herself.Then, she looked at Benjamin seriously. "I've already asked Bruce. It was your grandmother, Chloe's, doing."Benjamin laughed sarcastically. Emma's face turned ugly as she looked at how Benjamin reacted. Before she could continue, Benjamin said, "You're full of excuses."Chloe hadn't returned to Harborlean for many years. She had never given in to Susan's flattery.He had only gone to Island Bay for a short while. Now, Emma chose to welcome him back by blaming everything on Chloe.Travis had been right. The Winchesters were revolting.
This time, Benjamin let go of her and pushed her into the pouring rain.Susan shrieked in pain as she fell.Emma chased after them. Her heart twisted as she witnessed everything that happened."You imbecile! What are you doing?"She couldn't care less about the heavy rain. She ran out and covered Susan with her arms.Arthur came out after them. He saw the commotion and looked at Benjamin furiously. "Are you out of your mind?"Benjamin took everything in coldly—the sound of the rain, Susan's cries, Emma's curses, and Arthur's reprimands. He looked at Susan, whom he had pushed to the ground. His eyes were filled with hatred.Susan looked at him too, like a terrified little bunny.If the old Benjamin had seen her like this, his heart would have twisted and bled for her.Now, his heart was bleeding. But the pain wasn't out of pity for her.He closed his eyes and shouted coldly, "Get lost from here!""What are you saying? You rascal!"Emma had been seething to begin with, but wh
Both of them stood in a stalemate for about five minutes. Eventually, Kathryn walked toward Benjamin with an umbrella.Then, she handed some clean tissues to him.Benjamin stared at her blankly. At that moment, the deep pain in his eyes slowly lingered.Kathryn sighed. "I think you spoiled your sister too much. Besides, what is a man like you doing by being so unreasonable? Don't you think it's a bad idea?"Benjamin was at a loss for words.He regained his senses when he heard what Kathryn said. However, he was surprised.Kathryn shoved the tissue into his hand. "Chris and I have a son now. I think you should find someone else for your sister."It's going to be difficult, but I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to find a man better looking than him."She couldn't deny that Chris was good-looking. But it didn't matter how good-looking he was. He was a husband and father now.Kathryn thought Benjamin wanted her to divorce Chris because Susan fancied him so much. She thought Benjam
When Kathryn reached home, Frank told her that Chris was having a conference call in the study.She glanced at her phone to check the time. It was 10:00 pm. She quickly went to her room to take a shower.Then, she went to check on the baby and went to the study afterward.When she reached the door to the study, she heard Chris on the phone. However, she wasn't sure what was being said on the other end of the line. All she heard was him saying coldly, "Got it."Then, he hung up.When he saw Kathryn poking her head at the door, he hastily collected himself. "You're back.""Yes." Kathryn rushed into the room and ran toward him. Chris instinctively opened his arms to catch her.She was terribly exhausted. She had been incredibly worried about Jessica for the past few days.Chris noticed that she had lost weight. He carried her and sat on the couch with Kathryn sitting in his lap.Chris dotingly rubbed her head. "Are you tired?"Kathryn hummed in response. She was really tired.