LOGINAs much as Remy tried to hold back his tears, he only ended up sobbing harder. "Dad, I'm sorry… I lost my memories, and I forgot about you, Mom, and my siblings. I even…"He even found himself teetering on the edge of killing his loved ones—the very people who shared his blood. He choked, unable to put his regrets into words. Winston exhaled softly. "What's there to be ashamed of just because you lost your memories? Look at me—I've lost mine too. I've forgotten all of you, my children!" Though he spoke lightly, his eyes reddened. "But whatever happened is in the past. The most important thing is that you've come back. All that matters is that you're home."Neil, get me a pen." Though puzzled, Neil handed him one without hesitation. "Lyse, here." Winston passed the pen to Alyssa and rolled up his sleeve, exposing his forearm. "Write all your names here. If I look at them every day, I'll remember eventually. "It's fine if I've lost my memories. As long as we're still a f
"How are you feeling today, Dad? Are you feeling better?" Alyssa asked with a bright smile that reached her eyes.Her smile looked as carefree and innocent as it had been when she was young. With a spring in her step, she hurried over to Winston, then knelt beside him and clasped his bony hands tightly in her trembling ones. She knew she was no longer that carefree girl. After everything she had been through, the shadows in her eyes could not be erased, no matter how convincing her smile was. Even so, she did her best to appear childlike, hoping to resemble the version of herself preserved in Winston's earliest memories. She suspected his amnesia worked like Alzheimer's, where memories faded in reverse order. He might have forgotten who she was now, but perhaps the memory of her as a child still remained. If that was the case, maybe becoming that little girl again would help him remember her sooner. At that thought, tears welled in her eyes, and she had to force them back, afr
Neil pressed on, "She looks like your wife, doesn't she? You used to say Ms. Alyssa and your wife were so alike—in both appearance and personality—that they seemed like exact copies of each other.""My wife… Feli—"A deep frown creased Winston's face. Suddenly, a sharp, agonizing pain tore through his head. He clutched his head frantically, gasping for breath. "Mr. Taylor!" Unable to bear seeing him in such pain, Neil hurriedly said, "It's alright. Don't force yourself. Let's stop if you can't remember…"Winston lowered his head, his hands tightening around the blanket on his lap. Then his fingers spread, the veins on the back of his hands throbbing visibly. "Ci… Ci…" he murmured, the name etched deep within his heart. "Mr. Taylor, you just said your wife's name! Do you remember her now?" Neil exclaimed, dropping to one knee beside him, his eyes brimming with tears. Cici—also known as Felicity Whitaker—was Alyssa's mother's birth name. In Kontina's top-secret files, she w
"Well, everything is going pretty well for me here in Mosgravia. The only problem is that I'm bored of the local women. They're no fun anymore. After fooling around with them, I realized women from Cyrris are far more enjoyable—especially with their slim waists and soft bodies," Zachary said. Used to Zachary's vulgarity, Justin replied calmly, "If it's women you want, I can arrange that. Just tell me how many, and I'll send some over.""There's only one woman I'm interested in.""Go on.""It's the woman working for you—the caretaker with the last name Gillis." Zachary's voice turned dark and mocking. "She's been on my mind since the last time I saw her. I can't seem to forget her."Justin pressed his lips together, his dark eyes flickering. He glanced at Sheryl, who stood behind him, unaware of the situation. With a slight wave of his hand, she understood the signal and quietly left the room. "What? Can't bear to part with her?" Sensing Justin's silence, Zachary chuckled coldly
"Let's give the new pharmaceutical research center further thought. Meeting adjourned."Justin's face was as pale as a sheet and as cold as ice. Unable to continue the meeting, he stood by the window after everyone left, backlit by the light, staring at his dimmed phone screen with a vicious gaze. A few minutes later, another call came in from a private number. He swiped to answer and slowly raised the phone to his ear, his jaw tight and sharply set. "Oh, Justin, my dearest nephew, I thought you were too afraid to answer my call," said Zachary mockingly. Justin curled his lips into a stiff smile, as if it had been carved into plaster with a knife. "Of course not, Uncle Zachary. Not when you're my mother's only living relative. I was in a meeting earlier, so I couldn't answer.""I suppose you're a busy man now, Mr. Beckett, occupied with all your work. I was just wondering whether you're truly capable of managing the corporation you plundered."A dark gloom surged in Justin's e
At that moment, Jasper felt as though an arrow had pierced his chest. His heart suddenly melted. Originally, Alyssa planned to force herself to stay awake for a little longer. At the very least, she wanted to remain awake until the wee hours of the morning. Nevertheless, she fell into a deep sleep within five minutes of closing her eyes. She felt completely at peace.Whenever Jasper was by her side, she always felt utterly reassured. It was as if she could overcome every challenge and every obstacle in the world.Jasper gazed quietly at Alyssa's beautiful sleeping face. After she drifted into a deep slumber, he could not help leaning forward and pressing his lips gently against hers.Even if she hadn't asked, he wanted to keep her company too. Even if blood battles awaited him after tonight, he was powerless against the greed of his heart to hold on to this precious moment. It wasn't until daybreak that he finally rose stiffly to his feet. Step by step, he walked toward the wi
Three days passed in a blur. News of Ada Kingsley's arrival in Solana City reached both national and international media in a blitz of reports.On the night of the welcoming party, Ada Kingsley arrived at Berenike Hotel dressed in a lavender haute couture gown, her hair styled into waves that cascade
Two weeks away from Ada Kingsley's wedding, Alyssa was busy updating the proposal from Ada's comments. She also had to oversee the on-site decorations and review crucial documents concerning materials, costs, and manpower. On her worst day, she managed to grab only three hours of sleep.Still, she en
"But Mom, I'll be able to help you when I marry Landon." Betty was pale with shock at her mother's reaction.Sophia pursed her lips, eyes turning dark. She suddenly asked, "How far along is Zoe and Jasper?""What do you mean by how far along? Jasper seems to be still infatuated with that whore, Alyssa
"What did I tell you, Mom? I told you Lauren was plotting to ruin my plans!" exclaimed Betty. Betty was outraged seeing Lauren there, her wine-red gown catching everyone's attention, even though her sister hadn't the least bit of makeup on. Jealousy burned in her like a flame that refused to die. Wh







