Mason shook his head. "I'm fine. I'll wait here. Since we don't have anything to do, let's talk about you. "I know you didn't intentionally hide your identity to get close to me."You've been actively using this Vanessa identity for two years, after all. You couldn't possibly know what would happen two years into the future."That was why people should learn to think on their feet. A lot of trouble could be avoided with some quick thinking. Only dumb people like Krystal would be manipulated by someone else. Olivia told Mason about some of the things that happened to her. Even though she just glossed over the things that Ethan had done, Mason's gaze still grew colder as he looked at Ethan."So you hid your true identity for self-preservation?" "Yes. We haven't found the people that tried to kill me. I've been investigating in secret all these years. "But the person is a professional. There were scapegoats at every turn. I couldn't get to the mastermind."Mason patted her o
It was Olivia's turn to be shocked. "Because of what happened tonight?""It's not just this incident. I've given her too many chances. Since you're my granddaughter, I won't allow you to drift aimlessly away from home. "Come home and become part of the family, Olivia.""Grandpa, I… I don't think I'm ready for that yet.""What's there to think about? We're related by blood. I looked into the Fordham family a few years ago. But I thought you were Jeff's biological father. That's why I didn't probe further. "We've been separated for so many years. Please give me the chance to make it up to you, okay?"Mason pleaded with Olivia in a humble tone. "Don't you want to know about your grandmother and me? Come back with me, and I'll tell you everything."Mason didn't give her any chance to turn him down."If your grandma knew you've been wandering in the world alone, she would feel bad for you, too."Olivia had always yearned for family. She didn't have any retorts to Mason's words.
At that moment, Olivia remembered the arrogance that she had seen on Marina and Krystal's faces. They were able to be so cocky because they had the love of their families supporting them. Their family would help them no matter what they did. Things had changed for her, too. She had family. She was no longer alone. It was getting late. Linus brought her back to the guest room she used to stay in. He stood at the door hesitatingly, with snow still falling heavily outside. Olivia broke the silence. "Uncle Linus, is there anything else?""I had feelings for you before."Olivia met his gaze and smiled. "Yeah, I know."It wasn't something he could be proud of. It was going to be something embarrassing he would think back to for years to come. Olivia could imagine how awkward he was feeling. She said gently, "Maybe you felt close to me because we're family. I can understand that. Just like how I felt inexplicably close to Mr. Heath."She was able to do away with the awkwardnes
Ethan's gaze was deep. "We still can't tell if it's a good or bad thing yet. Glory and danger often come hand in hand."No matter what would happen, Ethan would never hurt Olivia again. Tatiana was also having a sleepless night. She had a bad feeling the moment Mason left the house. Something big was about to happen in the Heath Family. She had been married to Mason for so many years. He had always treated her with respect, but only respect. He had never loved her. A few years back, she would still argue with her because she didn't feel like it was fair for her. He looked at her coldly and said, "The moment you used drugs to get with me, you should've known that I would never love you. I can only give you power and status, but nothing else."She gradually got used to this life. Mason wouldn't love her but wouldn't love anyone else. Not many people could get everything they wanted in life. She considered herself lucky that she was married to such an outstanding man. Tati
Yale hugged Krystal from behind. "Ethan only cares about his status and personal interests. He abandoned his wife and married Marina in order to get the Carltons on his side. He's a despicable man.""That's not right. If he only cares about his interests, why didn't he try to get me on his side? Is the Heath Family not better than the Carltons?" Krystal suddenly found the fault in Yale's logic. A hint of somberness flashed in Yale's eyes. He quickly changed the subject."Maybe the reason he didn't try that is because he is plotting something else. Think about all he has done so far, Krystal. "He's an ingrate. He has been doing things that humiliated you. He even caused you to be driven from your home."As Krystal was crying, Yale reached out to wipe away her tears. He said affectionately, "Don't be afraid. I'll stand by your side no matter what happens. I'm the one who loves you the most, Krystal."Krystal raised her head to meet his tender gaze. There was a glow in her eye
Krystal blinked several times. Her heart was in turmoil.Yale slowly leaned over. She thought he wanted to kiss her. Her pupils were quivering. But he only hugged her. She could feel the warmth emanating from his body. He made her feel warm and shielded her from the snow. "This way, you won't feel cold."Krystal didn't know how she used to feel about Yale, but at that moment, she could feel herself falling for him.She hugged Yale back for the first time and buried her face in his embrace. She could hear his heart beating, and it made her feel safe. For the longest time, she had been chasing after Ethan. She was tired of it. As she started to let go of her feelings for Ethan and tried to accept another person, Krystal felt like a weight had been lifted from her chest. So, it wasn't that hard to accept another person. Yale stayed that night. There wasn't any alcohol or drugs. Everything happened naturally. This time, Krystal didn't call out Ethan's name. She was looking
Krystal knew that Yale was smitten with her. So, if she said such things at that moment, it would hurt him."No, I'm just worried that my father would get mad. After all, I'll be pregnant with your child even before we get married.""He may get angry, but all fathers love their children, right? He'll only reprimand you at most, but he's still worried that you can't live comfortably alone out there."When that happens, he'll send someone to bring you home. "Moreover, old people love to have their grandchildren around. Linus still isn't married even now, let alone have children."If you have children as soon as possible, I trust that both Mr. and Mrs. Heath will be elated."Like the devil, Yale kept whispering in Krystal's ear, tempting her. "Krystal, I love you so much. Please give birth to a child for me. Think about Olivia. She's only in her twenties, but her children are growing up."At the mention of Olivia, a cold look flashed across Krsytal's face. Yes, even though Ethan
Molly undid the buttons. When she saw the traces that woman had left on Yale's body, it wasn't hard to imagine the pain in her heart."Molly, I'm dirty. Can you clean me, please?"Yale affectionately embraced Molly.When the wind and snow outside died down, Yale reluctantly got up so that Molly could rest for a while longer.But Molly insisted on getting up and preparing his clothes for him.Unlike with Krystal, where Yale never left any marks on her, Molly's whole body was covered in red marks he had left behind.Even after the affair, Yale carried Molly and cleaned her up. He had no trace of falsehood toward Molly, only endless tenderness."Molly, just wait for me a while longer, okay? When I've obtained everything, no one will be able to threaten me. When that happens, nothing will come between us anymore. I'll marry you."Molly's eyes glistened with tears. "Yale, can I truly live to see that day?""You will. I will never obey anyone's orders. I will marry whoever I want to