Both Leah and Vera did not see the slap coming.Neither did Haley.She expected her mother to take any action but slapping the girl out of the blue.But wasn't that the best way to deal with her?Even Haley felt disgusted whenever Liam brought up the topic that she and Andrew were hooking up.Of course, her mother would feel enraged.Haley just hoped-No, she prayed…She prayed her mother didn't give her real identity out.It wasn't like she cared much about the Nash Family knowing her true identity, she was only worried it would lead to her parents discovering that Liam was her ex-husband.“M-Mrs. Woods, what did I do wrong?” Leah cried, holding her swollen cheek. “I only told you the truth-”“Repeat that nonsense and I'll make sure you end up in jail!” Hannah shut her up. “Are we on the same level that you'll speak anyhow?”“That's enough, Hannah!” Vera shielded Leah behind her. “Stop bullying my daughter-in-law! You should be ashamed!”A look of realization flashed in Hannah's eyes
Desmond Nash!That evil man was here!As Liam's father stomped in their direction with three cops behind him, Haley rose to her feet.Always running to defend his wife, she wasn't surprised that Desmond would come for her.What surprised Haley was the fact that he came so early.How fast!It hadn't even been twenty minutes yet since it happened.Had Desmond been lurking around the hospital premises?Or did he race down here the moment he heard the news?“She's that crazy girl who broke my wife's leg!” Desmond stopped in front of her with the police, pointing a trembling finger forward. “Arrest her!”“Yes, Mr. Nash!”The cops nodded to Desmond's order.Advancing forward, they tried to seize Haley before she could react.Andrew quickly got in between them. “What's the meaning of this? Haley would never do that.”Here was her brother defending her.A while ago, Haley was almost convinced he believed the rumors.She thought it was the reason why he was mad at her.But the hopping mad man
Urgh!What now?Shutting her eyes, Haley clenched her fists, frustrated.Liam was back again.This stupid man would never take the hint, would he?Why the hell did he come back?Haley turned around, facing him. Folding her hands, she put on an indifferent smile. “Mr. Nash, do we know each other?”Liam frowned.Confusion swirling in his eyes, he addressed her seriously. “What are you saying?”The obvious.Haley was fed up with this hide and seek seriously.Liam never appeared unless she was in the presence of her parents.What was his mission?It shouldn't be that Liam already knew, right?And if he hadn't known, there was a high risk that Liam could reveal their relationship.With his constant appearance, it was only a matter of time before her parents sensed something was wrong.Fortunately, Andrew also understood the implications it would bring, having their parents know her relationship with Liam.So he butted in. “Jumping into other people's conversation is an act of a coward, Wi
Haley paused, her smile faltering.No doubt, her mother already heard that Liam came a while ago.Just like Liam, her parents were getting suspicious.Damnit, William Nash!Why did he have to always implicate her? Of course, Haley wasn't colluding with the family's enemies.She shook her head to her mother's question. “I’ll never do that.”But her mother stood her ground, not giving her access to the baby.The suspicion in her eyes only ever increased, and she looked a bit mad. “I know when you're lying. Better say the truth!”What other truth was there apart from the fact that she stupidly went and married Liam?It was a bitter truth that Haley never wanted to speak of.A truth that would implicate her forever.“If not, just go away.”Her mother's condition increased Haley's anxiety.It dampened her mood, leaving her feeling helpless.Leave without seeing her brother's baby?Haley had been looking forward to this moment.How could she be able to leave?But then, how could she be abl
~Liam couldn't deny his instincts.Haley had something going on with the Woods Family.Not once… not twice, he'd caught them together more than three times.First, it was with Camille,And now it was with Hannah and Jacob Woods.The Woods Family seemed to be focusing their attention on the Nash Family nowadays. No doubt, they had a mission to upend the Nash Family with the constant conflicts. Haley must be the scapegoat they were using in this matter.As the bone of contention, they'd use her to satisfy their selfish whims of destroying the Nash Family!But not on Liam's watch!Andrew Woods!That man was the root of all problems.He must be the mastermind behind all this chaos.Wasn't it to get revenge on him for snatching the jewelry company?“What's your problem even if I hang out with the Woods Family?” Haley gave him a cold look. “Since when did you become a busybody?”What busybody?Liam scoffed inside at her words.Did she even make sense?“Have you forgotten we're still husb
That came out of the blue, astounding Liam.What was she saying? Her words incited a strange feeling in him,A feeling of discomfort.Admit that he had feelings for her?“Don't think too far…” Liam cleared his throat, shifting a bit from her.But Haley hugged him tighter, not ready to let go.Her transparent eyes were wide with sadness, and she gave him a small smile. “Stop acting shy… I know you do.”Weird!Why did her character switch from aggressive to docile and sweet all of a sudden?It was as if Liam was back in the past days.As if the former Haley was back,The Haley who would always throw herself at him when he constantly pushed her away. But the more she acted like this, the bigger Liam's apprehension.As she hugged him tighter, it awoke a strange feeling.“Don't move too rashly.” Liam shot to his feet. “Your wound… It'll open up.”She dropped her hands, the sadness returning to her eyes.That was weird.But she didn't argue, which was more strange.Nodding obediently she
Liam was instantly teleported back to the past.This scene looked familiar…Seeing Haley making the bed.She'd do the same every night he'd decided to return home.He'd come back and meet her doing the same task.A lot had happened, but nothing seemed to have changed anymore.As if she never threw those unnecessary tantrums… as if those moments were but a dream.Standing in the same spot for some minutes, Liam watched her silently.As she effortlessly made the large bed, he began wondering.Was she back for good?Would she no longer throw those tantrums?Would their lives return to normal, the way it was supposed to be?Would Haley finally be obedient again?Indeed,He failed to realize the value of those peaceful moments with her until Haley suddenly changed.He never knew that the calm sea could transform into a raging storm someday. These past days hadn't been easy, especially for his mental health.Hopefully, this was the end.“Ready for bed?” Turning around, Haley gave him her s
No way!All rational thoughts fled Liam's mind.His mind was no longer calm, and his heart beat uncomfortably.It wasn't what he was thinking, was it?No!It mustn't be!Liam rushed back upstairs.He checked the bathroom, the closet, and the entire bedroom again.He checked all the extra rooms, calling out her name.No response!His voice echoed in the vast building.What the hell…Liam left the building and also checked the garden and backyard.No Haley or a single sign of her.Damnit!Where did she go?Did that woman trick him again?No way! How could she be able to do that?He'd made sure he locked the doors and put the keys away in a place she could find them.Even if she was able to get out of the house, how did she get past the bodyguards and security?Liam summoned them, contemplating whether to question them first or fire them first.“How incompetent are you guys that you let Haley escape?”The men trembled in their spots.Glancing at each other, they threw him fearful looks.