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
…Liam had searched the whole hospital, going from department to department, from ward to ward.Neither did he glimpse a shadow of her nor somebody who resembled her.Where the hell was Haley?She shouldn't have gone that far.After not finding her at the entrance through the front exit, Liam decided to check the back exit too.Who knew he'd bump into these annoying paparazzi?As they bombarded him with unnecessary questions, he struggled to maintain his cool. If not for his reputation, Liam would push each and every one of them out of his way.“Mr. Nash, what do you have to say regarding the current scandal involving your family and the Woods family?”“Is it true that Vera Nash is severely wounded and blinded by that daughter-in-law of the Woods Family?”“Mr. Nash, after what has happened, what conclusion can you draw about the Woods Family?”“Do you plan to reconcile with the Woods Family anytime soon after what they have done to your mother?”“You are business partners, Mr. Nash…
D- Dead…Dead!?Who died?Liam spaced out, the phone slipping out of his hold.He must be hearing wrong.His father was definitely pranking him.“Son, are you there?” His father called out through the phone. “I said Haley is dead. From now on, no one will come between you and Leah!”Liam opened his mouth, dread settling in his heart.His father's promise.The man's vow to get rid of her.His eagerness…Haley was dead?Slowly, realization sank in. Liam snapped back to his senses and shot to his feet. “Haley's dead!?”That meant his father found Haley.The man fulfilled his promise of getting rid of her.No way!Liam was too late!“Tell me you're joking!” Liam yelled, his voice shaking, his whole body trembling. The man had better be joking!He wouldn't have the mind to do as he said.At most, Desmond would only detain Haley!“Of course not,” his father laughed. “In fact, this is worth celebrating-”“Are you crazy, Desmond Nash!?” Liam shouted. “Why would you kill an innocent girl!?”
Testing him?A test?What was his grandmother saying?What kind of a test?Grandma Lily ordered him to divorce Haley and marry Leah.Did she not mean it?“Grandma, I don't understand…” His voice strangely came out hoarse and helpless. “What test?”Grandma Lily sat up, leaning her back against the bed's headboard.She held her chest, crying bitterly. “Indeed, it was a test, Grandson. I didn't mean to abandon Haley- I- I just wanted to know if you truly love her.”So that was the reason.Stunned, Liam spaced out.So his grandmother's reason was to test if he loved Haley.To see if he would divorce her or not.“I didn't mean to hurt her, Willy. I wanted you to suffer a little for bullying my Haley!”Liam sighed.Now it all made sense.He knew his grandmother.She wouldn't suddenly start hating Haley out of nowhere.Grandma Lily loved Haley more than even her own children.There's no way she'd push Haley away without a reason.“But it's too late-” Grandma Lily lamented. “Too late, Grandso
His father stood stunned, a momentary look of shock flashing in his eyes.Glancing between Liam and his hands gripping his collar, Desmond's mouth hung open. He shouted. “What is the meaning of this!? What are you talking about!?”“Killing Haley!” Liam glared at him, fighting the urge to strangle the man.Coming face to face with his father only increased the murderous instinct in him.He couldn't believe this was his father.He couldn't believe Desmond was the same person who gave birth to him.No sane person would commit such atrocities and be jumping around happily. But his father neither appeared regretful nor apologetic. In fact, he pushed Liam's hands away, spatting out, “So what!?”“That stupid girl is a nobody!” Desmond continued. “She’s a good riddance and you're supposed to be happy!”Happy that he killed her?Liam cursed under his breath.His fists shook and he fought the urge to throw them forward.Even if Haley was a nobody, her life was as precious as anyone else's.S
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