Iris' heart broke when she heard Clara's plea to be saved.Her tears rolled down her cheeks.As soon as she left the prison and got into the car, she dialed a number and made a call."I want to save Clara. Help me come up with a solution."Inside the living room of a mansion, a man wearing a black tuxedo was sitting in a wheelchair. Evil and cruelty were written all over his face."Just do your job," he said. "Do not panic and wait for my instructions."Iris gripped her phone so tightly that her fingertips were turning white. She said, "You promised me that you wouldn't hurt her. Clara is incarcerated and being tortured every day. She will die if this keeps going on."The man's gaze glowed sinisterly. His voice carried no warmth when he replied."If she hadn't made a mistake and slept with other men outside the country, she would already be married into the Larkin family. We wouldn't have our hands tied, either."Do not forget your mission, Iris. If you are kicked out of the L
Hearing those words, Iris' tears instantly rolled down her cheeks.Regret was written all over her face when she said, "Sonya was worried about her daughter and wanted me to take care of the baby. That must have been her dying wish. That was why I had been so nice to Clara all these years. I treated her as if she were my own."How was I supposed to know she was not Sonya's baby? If I had known that the baby was Evelyn, there was no way I would have stopped the two of you from being together."Iris cried as though she were actually hurting and heartbroken.She even hit her chest repeatedly in remorse. In a regretful and sorrowful tone, she cried, "This is all my fault. I didn't think that things would turn out this way. I owe Evelyn, and I am a bad friend to Sonya."Warren, go bring Evelyn home right away. I want to apologize properly and beg for her forgiveness."Warren's expression showed that he wasn't swayed at all. In fact, his tone became even harsher."You killed her great
Upon hearing this, Warren's eyes narrowed. "You know everything?" he asked in a deep voice. Sally nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. "I used to have suspicions, but hearing you now, I'm certain. Warren, you've suffered so much for Evie. I'm so happy for Sonya. She made the right choice in you." Warren replied solemnly, "Grandma, it's my duty." Hearing him address her as "Grandma", Sally shed a few tears. Not only had she found her granddaughter, but she also learned that Evelyn was pregnant. Now, Warren also considered her as his grandmother. Overwhelmed with emotion, Sally grasped Warren's hand. She turned excitedly to Bonnie. "My grandson-in-law called me Grandma." Bonnie, knowing the truth, couldn't stop smiling. "Sonya chose him for Evie from the start. It's only right he calls you Grandma. Warren, now that Clara is in prison and Iris is not allowed to go outside, the danger has passed. Can you bring Evie home so we can see her and the baby?" Warren hesitated. "It's
Evelyn was surprised. She remembered Warren always addressing Sally as "Grandma Sally". When had he started calling her just "Grandma"? But recalling the story Chet once told her, she felt deep sympathy for Sally. Her daughter, Sonya, had been murdered, and the granddaughter she loved for over 20 years turned out to be the child of a mistress. Seeing the hopeful look in Sally's eyes and sensing her longing, Evelyn warmly called out, "Grandma." Upon hearing Evelyn's words, Sally's long-held emotions finally broke free. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she nodded repeatedly, her voice trembling. "My dear, I'm so happy to see you. Please take good care of yourself." "I will, thanks, Grandma." Watching their close interaction, Simon felt his eyes moisten. He knew Sally had discovered Evelyn's true identity and that their reunion was inevitable. But Evelyn was the daughter he had raised with all his heart and soul. The thought of her reuniting with her biological family pained hi
Skyler wore a light green evening gown, which was quickly stained crimson as the chandelier crashed onto her back. The blood streamed down her body. Dennis rushed forward, his voice filled with unprecedented panic. "Mom, are you okay?" Skyler briefly closed her eyes in pain. Seeing Chester unharmed, she managed a small, relieved smile. Just as she was about to speak, she lost consciousness. Dennis quickly scooped her up and ran outside. Warren, observing the scene, immediately instructed Charlie, "Seal off this area, check the surveillance, and find out who tampered with the chandelier." "Yes, Mr. Larkin," Charlie replied. Warren then approached Evelyn, gently touching her head to comfort her. "Don't worry. I'll go check on her. Chet and the rest will help manage things here."Seeing Skyler covered in blood, Evelyn's eyes turned red with worry. She stammered, "Will Mrs. Potter be alright? She was already in fragile health." "She'll be fine. It's just a superficial wound.
"I think someone is trying to take advantage of the situation and might have further plans," Warren speculated. Dennis frowned and said, "Protect Evie. She is likely their target." Chester glanced at Dennis, noting an uncanny resemblance of Dennis' features with his. He might have thought Dennis was his son if he hadn't been faithful to Iris. He looked at Dennis with surprise as he asked carefully, "Why does Skyler have a fear of hospitals?" Dennis' expression darkened. "When she was young, she trusted the wrong man. He betrayed her, she was injured in a fire, and assassins came after her. She often woke up covered in wounds, lying in a hospital bed. That's how she developed this phobia." Hearing this, Chester felt a sharp pain in his chest. He could only imagine Dennis and Skyler's suffering—scars that would never fully heal. Grinding his teeth, Chester said, "Men like that deserve the harshest punishment. Betraying such a kind woman is inhumane." Dennis' gaze was cold.
Upon hearing this, Chester stood frozen in place, his brow furrowing. "Do you think I'm unfaithful, too?" he asked. Warren pointed out, "Isn't it true? You and Iris often argue about this." With a sigh, Chester replied, "She argues with me because I haven't been intimate with her since the kidnapping incident." "Why avoid her? Have you found someone else?" Warren inquired curiously. "It's not that. I've lost my virility. I've consulted numerous doctors and undergone countless tests. They all said I'm physically okay, but I just can't perform. I thought it was a lack of interest in Iris, so I sought solace elsewhere, but I found no interest in other women either. "You all believe I'm out there philandering, but I haven't even touched anyone. In fact, I feel repulsed by them. Psychologists say it's a psychological issue, but after years of treatment, there's been no improvement. I've given up," Chester explained. This was the first time Warren confronted his father's issues.
The man stared fearlessly at Chet. "Why the concern for her? She's your buddy's woman. What's bothering you? Or perhaps there's some secret between you two?" "Shut up! I could shoot you dead right now," Chet threatened, his gun aimed at the man. In response, the man immediately pressed the knife against Evelyn's neck. "Go ahead and shoot. Let's see if your bullet is quicker than my blade. I forgot to mention that back in my hometown, I used to slaughter cattle. No matter how large the beast, I could end its life with a single strike—let alone a fragile woman." With that, he applied pressure to the blade, and a trickle of crimson blood adorned Evelyn's fair, slender neck. Startled, Chet released his grip on the trigger and yelled, "Don't you dare touch her!" "If you want me to spare her, back off, or I'll ensure the person you've just found dies before your very eyes," the man threatened, causing everyone to take a step back and dare not make any move. Terrified, Evelyn trem