Evelyn slowly approached Sonya's portrait, her pale, slender fingers gently caressing Sonya's cheek. In a hoarse voice, she murmured, "Mom, it's me, Evie. You had risked your life to save me. I'm here to see you." Hearing these words, Sally could no longer hold back her tears. They once again streamed down her cheeks. "Sonya, it must be your blessing, helping us to find Evie. Don't worry. We'll take good care of her. Rest in peace." Sally handed Evelyn a small bouquet, her voice choked with emotion. "Evie, place these by Sonya's picture, and ask her to bless you and your child with peace and safety." Evelyn took the bouquet. After kneeling in front of the portrait, she arranged the bouquet in a nearby vase. Then, she brought her hands together in a brief prayer. As she prepared to rise, Warren knelt beside her, his expression solemn as he gazed at Sonya's portrait. "Aunt Sonya, thank you for trusting me and betrothing Evie to me before she was even born. We are now marri
"Warren, just wait. I'll have something for you at tomorrow night's banquet!" The uncles and cousins of the Miles family, who had been waiting outside, surged forward and gathered around Chet. They fixed their curious gazes on Warren. "Chet, don't worry. If Warren plans to marry our little princess, he'll have to pass our test. Tomorrow night, we'll have plenty of drinks ready to get to know this prospective son-in-law." Confronted by the challenge posed by over 20 men, Warren displayed unwavering composure. He had long been prepared to accompany Evelyn to this gathering. He understood that every man in the Miles family cherished their daughters and sisters deeply. The loss of Sonya had left her brothers devastated. Now, upon finding her daughter, they poured years of pent-up affection into Evelyn. During the family reunion, Evelyn met her grandparents and got to know her grandfather's six brothers, ten uncles, and 13 cousins. Though Harry was her only biological uncle, the
Albert ran into the room with an air of confidence, whisking Evelyn along as they hurried outside. To him, Evelyn and Warren were family, while the other uncles were nothing but troublemakers. Evelyn swiftly ended her call and followed Albert into the banquet hall. Upon entering, she spotted several uncles slumped over the table, muttering to themselves. A cluster of cousins surrounded Warren, deeply engrossed in a dice game. Seeing Evelyn approach, Warren, typically the victor, unexpectedly faced defeat by rolling a mere one. The cousins erupted in cheers, egging him on to drink. Without hesitation, Warren grabbed his glass and downed three shots in quick succession. Then, stumbling to his feet, he staggered toward Evelyn, embracing her. With a plaintive tone, he said "Darling, they've teamed up against me. I want to go home." After finishing his words, he buried his head into Evelyn's shoulder, standing utterly still. Chet, somewhat tipsy himself, walked over and nudged Warr
"You cheeky thing, trying to steal my wife while I'm drunk? Not a chance!" With a swift motion, he pulled Evelyn, who was seated on the edge of the bed, into his embrace and lowered his head to kiss her lips. Evelyn immediately thumped his chest, admonishing, "Warren, you're drunk. Don't act silly. Albert is still around." Warren seemed oblivious to Evelyn's words, continuing to lavish Evelyn's face with a cascade of kisses. Albert observed with his eyes wide open. It prompted Evelyn to swiftly instruct, "Albert, go find Mom and Dad and get ready for bed. It's late. Let's play again tomorrow." Albert hesitated, casting reluctant glances back before finally departing. As soon as the door clicked shut behind him, Warren's kisses grew more fervent. His tongue, flavored with the sharp tang of alcohol, unexpectedly intertwined with Evelyn's in a deep kiss. What had started as a simple deep kiss swiftly evolved into a more passionate exchange. Somewhere along the line, Evelyn's
Upon hearing those words, Chet stumbled back several steps, eventually collapsing onto the bed. The very thing he had feared most had become a reality. The driver, Eric Lindt, was a distant relative of Iris, battling cancer even before the incident. Despite his illness, he had hidden it and continued working for the Sullivans. With only three months left to live, the unsettling possibility of bribery lingered. Following the accident, Iris promptly paid Eric's wife half a million dollars as compensation. "Was this just a coincidence or a meticulously planned scheme years in the making?" Chet wondered aloud. "If Iris is truly responsible for Mom's death, how will Evie face Warren?" These troubling thoughts weighed heavily on Chet's mind as he took a deep breath. He returned to Bramston City that very night. …Meanwhile, Iris sat alone in the cafeteria, her gaze fixed on the untouched food before her. Her eyes simmered with bitter resentment. Suddenly, she noticed a familiar
"If it weren't for you, Clara wouldn't be in this state. You destroyed her with your own hands!"At these words, Iris' eyes widened in disbelief. She shook her head vehemently. "Impossible! It should have been Evelyn who died! It couldn't have been Clara. "You're lying to me! I won't trust you!" She grabbed Johnny's collar, trying to strangle him. Just then, the cafeteria television began broadcasting the news. It was Evelyn on the screen. Dressed in a light blue mermaid gown, Evelyn stood beside Warren. They were surrounded by the Miles family members, each taking turns to toast them. "Here's a brief news update. The prominent Miles family in Ceumont City has found their granddaughter, who has been missing for over 20 years. A grand reunion was held last night at the Miles Manor. "The undefeated legal goddess Evelyn is revealed to be the Miles family's precious gem. Her love story with Warren Larkin, CEO of the Larkin Corporation, has captivated the Internet. With the all
Finishing his words, Chet instructed for a blood sample to be taken from Iris. He needed to verify her claims. He had recorded their conversation, and with this evidence, Iris couldn't escape justice. Leaving the prison, Chet lit a cigarette and took several deep drags. The harsh nicotine entered his mouth and burned through his lungs, making him cough. The thought of Evelyn's situation weighed heavily on his heart. He was torn about whether to tell her the truth. If she knew, it might shatter her relationship with Warren. She was finally about to marry the man she loved, only to discover that his mother was her own mother's murderer.With a heavy heart, Chet steadied himself and called Evelyn. The call was answered, and her gentle, melodious voice came through. "Chet, why did you leave so early? Is everything okay?" Hearing Evelyn's voice brought a faint smile to Chet's face. "I had something to take care of at the company. What are you up to now?" Evelyn's excitement
Chet continued, "However, you continued to harm Evie over and over again. You made her narrowly escape death several times. At first, my heart ached when you went to prison. I thought that if you could repent, I would treat you well again once you're released."However, you recklessly attempted suicide to get out of prison. Then, you tried to burn Evie to death."Clara, it was at that moment that I was utterly disappointed in you as my sister. It's not that I didn't want to save you, but you had dug your own grave. You have no one else to blame."When Clara heard those words, she burst into bitter tears.She had thought that Chet had long abandoned and stopped caring about her. Even though he had given her a second chance, she hadn't taken it.Knowing that she couldn't go back on this path, she bawled loudly.Chet took a tissue and helped her wipe away her tears. His voice was devoid of any emotion as he said, "When I found out that Iris is your mother, our relationship as siblin