LOGIN"Moms," Jonah repeated.This time, his voice was louder and filled with even more affection. "I'm sorry for keeping you both waiting so long to hear me call you 'Mom'. I should have done this a long time ago, but I kept overthinking things and letting myself hesitate. "I was far too indecisive. Even so, Mandy and the two of you have always been just like a mother to me. My siblings and I owe you everything for raising us. "It's just a pity that I won't be able to repay the three of you as often now. Please forgive me for leaving."As Jonah spoke, he moved to sink to his knees, and Julien prepared to follow suit. However, Colene and Lyla quickly caught them, helping them back to their feet just in time. "Oh, Jonah, we understand," Colene said, trying her best to force a bright smile. However, tears still spilled from the corners of her eyes as she continued, "But in our hearts, your mother is the only true wife your father ever had. No one can ever take her place, no matter how
Alyssa could feel Justin's chest rising and falling with his heavy breathing, like an undercurrent surging toward her wave after wave. She could even clearly smell the bitter scent of medicine that always lingered on his garments.Every single thing filled her with profound disgust, making her stomach churn. "Even if I put my trust in you, would you be able to achieve that?" she asked. As much as she wanted to pull away from him, his arm was incredibly strong, locked around her waist so tightly that she couldn't move an inch. "I am most certainly able to do it, as long as you believe in me and remain by my side."With his left hand, Justin stroked her dark, silky hair. Meanwhile, he reached his right hand underneath the blanket, wrapping his fingers around a syringe. He pressed his pale lips right against her ear, murmuring tenderly, "Lyse, the situation has come to this. I have no one else left but you. Would you be willing to come with me?"Spurred by a dangerously sharp int
A police officer stood guard at the entrance to Justin's hospital ward, a presence that made Alyssa feel a little more at ease. However, the moment she stepped inside, the door clicked shut behind her, making her heart leap again. Step by step, she approached the hospital bed, her gaze cold and unyielding. She tried to mask her emotions, but the hatred she carried for Justin seeped through her every movement. She despised him—utterly and completely. His very presence repulsed her. This remained true even though the man sitting up in bed, leaning against the headboard, looked exceptionally handsome. His fair complexion and well-defined features exuded a refined elegance. Most women would fall for him at first glance, utterly captivated by his flawless act. Little would they know that beneath it all, he was a monster in disguise—a wolf in sheep's clothing. "It seems I was right about you." Justin narrowed his eyes at Alyssa, curling his lips into a gentle, relieved smile. "Now
In an instant, Alyssa's heart leaped into her throat. She forced herself to stay composed beneath Damien's piercing gaze. "What? Nothing's wrong. I'm fine," she replied, her voice steady but thin. Damien's eyes softened with concern. "I've been watching you since dinner. You looked pale then, and now you're even paler. You look… anemic."His voice dropped, warm and probing. "Tell me—what's going on? Did something happen?" "No, not at all. I'm just exhausted. Winston handed me KS Group—a massive corporation—to manage. I'm not a superwoman. Of course I struggle sometimes."Alyssa pouted as she grumbled, "Winston just had too much drive when he was young. Why did he have to build such a sprawling empire? I'm working myself to death trying to keep it afloat!"Damien sighed helplessly. "I don't know much about business, but Jasper could help. He's experienced."Alyssa's eyes welled, her voice catching. "Jasper has already done more than enough. I can manage on my own. I don't want
Alyssa hung up abruptly, saying nothing else. She stared at the darkened screen, her chest heaving as her breathing turned ragged. It took her several long moments to regain her composure. Should she meet Justin?The safest path was clearly to decline, avoiding all risks and potential traps. However, that wasn't in her nature. Feigning ignorance while Justin was free felt like cowardice. Now that he had been bailed out, his influence, his darkness, and his psychosis were unpredictable variables. As long as he was alive, he would continue to rise from the ashes. She remembered his uncle, Zachary, who had been sentenced to death for murder only to have his sentence commuted to life imprisonment after providing proof of psychosis. With "expert guidance", he had operated from behind bars for years, using a scapegoat to serve his time while he remained free.Though the legal system had evolved, Justin was more than capable of exploiting similar loopholes to evade justice while on medi
Alyssa received the notification during a board meeting at KS Group's headquarters. As she read the news that Justin had been granted medical furlough, she slammed her hand against the table and surged to her feet, her eyes burning with fury. The board members, caught off guard by her sudden outburst, held their breath, terrified to make a sound. "We're done for today," Alyssa said, her voice sharp. "Meeting dismissed."With that, she stormed out of the conference room, her expression frigid. Once inside her office, she began to pace, the frustration evident as a thin sheen of sweat formed on her forehead. "What happened? Why was that devil released?" Sean's eyes were bloodshot with rage. Through gritted teeth, he said, "I've heard the details. Justin's attorney submitted a comprehensive diagnostic report claiming he suffers from severe psychosis. They've even produced medical records suggesting a hereditary history on his mother's side."Alyssa's hands shook so violently tha
"Lyse is like Dr. House. She gets excited at the sight of corpses," Axel couldn't help but tease his sister."Did that guy drop dead just like that? By hitting his head against the divider?" Xavier grappled with the lingering fear when he recalled the horrifying expression on that man.Alyssa, having
The press conference descended into chaos. The air was filled with the attendees' gasps and discussions about the surprise reveal."Is that the paternity test result for Javier and Betty Beckett? Is she not his daughter? This is straight out of a telenovela! I didn't see this coming.""Not long ago, J
"Got it," Jasper muttered, ending the call. His expression was so grim it seemed like a storm cloud loomed over him. "This timing is suspicious! Betty sneaks out to meet Zoe in the middle of the night? It practically screams conspiracy. They're clearly in cahoots over the leaked report." Landon's ey
Preston stared at her with a fake smile and a spiteful stare. "I'm now disabled thanks to your genius idea! It's pretty unfair that I'm struggling while you get away with it.""Uncle Preston, what else can you do now?" Zoe immediately distanced herself from the situation. "You were the one who releas







