~Stepping out of his car, Liam's eyes swept across the place before they settled on the mini Villa ahead.Was Daryl out of his mind?Why would he move into this kind of place?Apart from being very far from the company, this neighborhood was near the city's outskirts.Was Liam's Intel even correct that his brother had moved in here?But Daryl's assistant would never lie to him.That could cost the guy his job.Well, he'd rot here for all Liam cared.If it wasn't for Haley's sake, Liam wouldn't even come.As his brother kept rejecting his calls, Liam had to come in person.Something told him Daryl knew where Haley was hiding.If Liam couldn't coax the truth out of him, he'd force him to spill it. Throwing a final glance across the vast empty neighborhood, Liam stepped forward and pressed the doorbell.No reply.Was Daryl not home?He pressed it again, and still no answer.Well, if Liam didn't get a reply for the third time, he'd have to conclude no one was living here.Probably,Dary
~Peeking through the tiny holes in the bushes, Haley held her breath. The cars pulled over one after the other, and her parents came out of one.Accompanying them were all the bodyguards from the Woods Mansion. Damn!Was Camille the only person in trouble?When Haley glimpsed the anger on her father's face, she had an inkling of what he was up to.If her brother didn't get punished along with his wife, then many more people would be implicated.Engrossed in watching her parents' car and anxious someone might glance this way, Haley almost forgot one thing.Liam's car!It was no longer there.How strange.When did he leave? “Haley, ouch! It hurts!” Squatting beside Haley behind the bushes, Camille held her waist, hissing in pain. Haley brought her attention to her, sighing.Of course, She'd feel pain.Even Haley's legs were damn aching.They'd been hiding from Liam at first, and then they had to hide from her parents.For more than ten minutes, they'd been in this position.“They
Cuddling her bump, Camille rose to her feet with one hand on her waist. Panting, she placed a hand on Haley's shoulder for support. Suspicion flashed in her eyes as well as wariness. She must be thinking Haley's idea was dangerous.Well, it was a bit dangerous,But it's the only idea that could get them out of this messy situation.“What are you up to, Haley?” Camille asked, her tone filled with apprehension.“Just act along.” Haley supported her with both hands, sneaking her out of the place. “We're going to the hospital.”Camille gasped. She paused for a second, then as if changing her mind, she resumed walking.Haley saw that reaction coming.Apart from hating anything that had to do with hospitals, Camille must have sensed what she was up to. Moments later, she sighed. “I just hope we don't get caught.”Although the idea just came to Haley, she doubted they'd get caught.Their only challenge right now would be the doctor.Would he agree or not?They spent ten minutes on the r
So Haley's parents knew she was in the room.They just pretended not to notice her.Neither did they act shocked or surprised as they stared at her.On both their faces was a look Haley hoped she'd never see again.The remorse in her mother's eyes as she addressed Camille transformed into a cold look. Staring at Haley, she spat out the words, “You're too bold to be standing here. I never thought you'd hang around with any member of the Woods Family.” Haley pursed her lips.“Let me guess…” Standing straight, her mother approached her. “You took Camille out to the shopping mall and made her make a fool of herself. Is it to throw this family into a scandal?”Haley had nothing against her family.Why would she cause a scandal?No doubt, her parents saw the footage circulating around.Haley was in the scene as Vera and Camille exchanged words.“Mum-”“Huh?” Her mother interrupted her, putting on a confused look. “What did you just call me?”Her father looked confused as well. “I think sh
~One of the hospital staff scurried up to him with a padlock. Liam grabbed it and used it to lock the door. “Mr. Nash, don't worry…” The staff whispered to him. “This storage room was once a theater room. It's soundproof and no one will hear her screaming.”Liam nodded and handed the keys to the staff. It was no wonder he couldn't hear Haley screaming.That troublemaker!Of all places, who knew he'd find her here?But Haley was a trouble magnet. It was only a matter of seconds before his father located her.She should be thankful he found her.“Make sure you watch over her,” Liam instructed the staff.He walked away, the sound of his phone's ringtone increasing.It was disturbing, almost irritating.Liam decided to answer it finally.“William Nash, where the hell are you!?” Came his father's angry voice.Liam grumbled, “I'm at the hospital.”“Why didn't you come and see your mother? Didn't Leah tell you what's happening?”Of course, Leah told him.Well, she must be exaggerating.
A lawsuit?Did that even make sense?Instead of apologizing, the Woods Family decided to sue them in court!The guts of them!Between Liam's mother and their daughter-in-law, who was the victim?Who sustained more injuries?“How dare they!?” His father ended the call, tossing his phone on the couch. The man was hopping mad, his body shaking with rage. “The Woods Family are overestimating themselves!”His father was right.It seemed the Woods Family were intentionally prolonging this chaos.Why though?“Maybe they don't want to lose face,” Leah said, her statement somehow aligning with Liam's question. “Everyone blames the Woods Family on the media and they want to turn the tables around. I can't even leave the hospital because of the paparazzi outside. Do you think the Woods Family invited them?”Inviting the paparazzi meant they had no problems with airing their dirty laundry in public.Were the Woods Family members so desperate to implicate his family?While coming just now, Liam h
Hannah Woods. The woman came out of the opposite door.Another VIP ward.So they were all here.What brought them to the hospital?And Haley,Liam saw her sitting outside this ward.Was she together with the Woods Family? Then Liam's statement must be right that they tolerated infidelity.Hannah Woods stopped in front of him, her brows furrowing. “Will you repeat what you just said, William Nash?”About the mistress?Did Liam have to repeat it?“It is as you heard,” he stated flatly. But the woman shook her head, her eyes filled with suspicion.Giving him an incredulous look, she spat out, “You’re speaking rubbish! My son will never take a mistress.”“It's your cup of tea.” Liam scoffed. Whether he was speaking rubbish or not, it was left for them to decide.Hannah denying it meant the family might not be aware of Andrew's relationship with Haley.Liam could expose them,But Haley was still his wife and letting this matter out was like damaging his own reputation.All he had to do
…Haley's body itched all over.It was as if insects were prickling under her skin.Damn that man!No doubt, there were harsh chemicals inside that storage room.Was he planning to suffocate and kill her?How heartless could he get?Standing outside the hospital's tall building, Haley took in long drags of the fresh air.She held out her hand to stop a taxi, anxiety jostling her nerves.She needed to get out of here fast.That evil man must have started looking for her already.No doubt,Liam pushed all the blame on her for what happened to his mother.To punish her, he locked her inside that dangerous room.Haley had her stars to thank for finding those spare keys in a corner.She wasn't even sure if they'd work, but they miraculously did!Or she'd be dead meat by now after inhaling all those chemicals.For how long was that evil man planning to keep her locked in there?Haley's hand became heavy as she held it out for too long.No taxi was coming her way.Urgh!If only her phone was