Lisa looked down, her lips stretching into a small smile. “Mrs. Nash, this is a huge request you asked for.”“I know!” Vera stroked her hair. “But you're so good to me. I know you'll make a perfect wife for Will. At first glance, you're unlike Leah who's a traitor and two-faced. You're genuinely kind at heart, Lisa… Please accept my request.”Lisa kept her head lowered, staring at her hands. Glancing from the girl to his mother, Liam couldn't believe his ears.Would the woman never stop until she saw to his or her room?She'd pushed Leah onto him and now she wanted to repeat the same thing. If the woman hadn't claimed that Leah saved her life, Liam would never have noticed her. No doubt, saving his mother's life was a well-orchestrated strategy by both his father and Leah to get her close to the family and get rid of his mother someday. “Come on, Dear…” When Lisa did not reply, Vera went on. “I know you have a thing for my son. Consider this as your chance of becoming the new Mrs.
…At The Island.She'd been sitting on the lounging chair since morning.She'd lost count of the number of coconut milk she'd drunk to keep herself from getting hungry. Except for the yacht captain fishing in the sea, nobody else was in sight.Boredom and loneliness consumed her, but in its wake was the anticipation of when he'd come back. This was the first time he'd left her side ever since she woke up.It felt strange at first, and even now Haley was uncomfortable.However, she'd also been anticipating today for three days now. “Why don't you join me, Miss…” The yacht captain called out, his voice carried by the breeze. “You appear lonely over there.”Haley shook her head, waving with a smile. Of all the instructions Daryl had given her, he'd made it clear that this was the most important.She wasn't allowed to speak with strangers. “I can teach you fishing!” He yelled out again. Fishing?Whatever he was doing outside there fascinated her,But the big wide sea ahead terrified
Strangely, the headache went away the moment it came, however, leaving a strong impact that had her swaying backward.In the next second, she lay on the floor still hugging the little girl.“Are you alright, Mummy?” Frowning a bit, Lannie touched her forehead.Was Haley alright?This sudden headache came out of nowhere.Was it a part of her illness?Or was it a sign that she was recovering? “I- I’m fine.” She got up, trying to put on her best smile. Daryl was already on their side, the worried look on his face worse than that of Lannie. He squatted beside her and touched her forehead. “Is everything okay?”Haley nodded. What happened to her just now was beyond explanation.How was she going to put it in a way that he'd understand?Was this a positive improvement or a negative one?Daryl withdrew his hand, giving her a cautious look as if he didn't believe her. But then, his expression transformed into that of a radiant smile. “I've fulfilled my promise, right?”Haley chuckled. “S
His answer came out harsh and sharp, jostling her.Why couldn't they go with Lannie?Were they supposed to leave her here alone with no one but that crazy yacht captain?“Damnit!” A look of regret flashed in his eyes and he cursed under his breath.Daryl came forward and embraced her. “Sorry if I scared you.”Indeed, she'd been terrified to the bones. This side of him, although he only showed it for a second, scared her.It almost reminded her of a particular person frowning and snapping at her.Who was that person though?Why was her heart racing? “I'm sorry…” Daryl repeated, murmuring against her hair. Gradually, she calmed down, her heartbeat steadying.Haley returned the embrace, wrapping her arms around him. “Why isn't Lannie coming with us?”“The journey will wear her out.”“She's gonna feel lonely-”“I know.” He sighed. “But we're not gonna take long… we'll be back in a jiffy.”“Really?”“I'll also hire someone to look after her while we're gone,” Daryl added, his assurance
…Despite searching through every nook and cranny of the city, Liam couldn't get his hands on a single clue to prove Joye's assumption right.More specifically, the rumors flying around the city.If Haley was alive, who was that woman he'd seen lifeless on the hospital’s bed?The resemblance was uncanny, and it just didn't make sense.If she was alive, would her family have buried her?The rumors started from the funeral and nobody knew who started the rumors.Probably the paparazzi who wanted to drive network to their website.Nobody knew of her identity until after her death.And apart from the rumor that she was still alive, there were other strange rumors that her family had a hand in her death.It all didn't make sense.Nobody should believe everything the media said.“Uhm, Mr. Nash-” A gentle tap on the table brought him back to the present.Liam returned his attention to the man sitting across from him. “- I hope everything's alright,” The man added. Liam shook his head.If
…Why would he take her away?She'd only spent a night.Wasn't that journey too tiresome for a little girl?How could he be so cruel?Why?Despite all the reasons he'd given her, Haley couldn't bring herself to believe any of them.No reason was strong enough for him to take her away. She'd looked forward to meeting her baby,But then, he just had to crush her happiness by sending her away behind her back.“Still mad at me?” He came inside the room, his tall frame towering behind her. Haley didn't move or glance at him. Sitting on the edge of the bed, she fiddled with the little hair clip in her hands… the only reminder of Lannie.“I said I'm sorry…” He sat beside her, sighing heavily. “It has been three days already… let it go.”Let it go?How could she let it go?Wasn't Lannie their child?Why would he treat a little girl that way? Haley shifted away from him, inching closer to the bed’s headboard. “Come on, we're the only two people in this house,” he said helplessly. “I'll die
Cheating with his brother?What did he mean?And why did he look so alike with Daryl- her husband?What was this strange feeling in her heart?“Speechless, huh?” He pinned her down with a hard glare that made her shudder. “You never thought I'd ever find you or anyone else in such a situation.”Then he laughed, a bitter chuckle that squeezed her heart. “You could even fake your own death to be with him. Is that how much you love him?” Everything he said troubled and unsettled her heart.Why would she fake her own death?Who exactly was he?Why did he look as if she'd picked up a knife and stabbed his chest? The guy beside her moved.This time, he was widely awake.Sitting on the bed, Daryl's gaze darted from her to his brother, his eyes wide, his expression paling like an ash. “Oh, shit! How the hell did you find this place!!!”His question fell on deaf ears.The man ignored Daryl's exclamation, retaining a blank look.Then he turned towards the door and snapped his fingers.In the
…Why did she cheat on him?Was his feelings insignificant?Was it a toy she could play with as she pleased? Imagine his sleepless nights.Imagine him almost running crazy because of her demise.If a woman could fake her own death to be with a man, didn't she love him more than her own life? Neither he nor Harry Lawson stood a chance. She'd only used Harry as a cover. Daryl was the person she truly loved… His own brother!Liam should have realized that Daryl wouldn't give up easily.Haley rejecting him that night was also a lie.The two had already made this plan right from the beginning,And he was the fool who blindly acted along in their game.If fate hadn't driven him to that orphanage, would he have known the truth?He'd still be fooling himself, assuming he was the heroic husband who couldn't get over the death of his wife.“Mr. Nash- Sir…” A gentle tap on his shoulder pulled him out of oblivion. Liam squinted, adjusting his vision to the light.“Damnit, you're wasted-” Th