Sarah understood the undertone in Carol's words. "Did Lana refuse to accept the divorce and speak ill of you in front of the Kanes?"Carol told Sarah what had happened at Kane Manor earlier. She even added some extra details to the story. "She's so despicable! She's such a pest, even after the divorce!""Mom, what should I do if I can't marry Liam?"Carol had almost burned all her bridges by returning to Zanteles with her heart set on marrying Liam.She had even spread the word that her return to the country this time was because Liam had personally asked her to return to marry him.If she couldn't marry Liam, Carol's reputation would be ruined, and she would never be able to establish herself."It's all your fault. Why did you adopt Lana out of nowhere?"Sarah felt overwhelmingly guilty. After Sarah and Zeke had married, they hadn't been able to have children for seven years. They had undergone all sorts of medical examinations, all of which showed that neither had any h
Carol had to understand the Kane family’s likes and dislikes to blend into the family. She had recently discovered that Violet was a vegan.She'd looked up the most popular local vegan restaurant and found that everyone recommended Vegan Pasta Restaurant.The key to victory was knowing her and her enemy’s strengths. Carol decided to invite Chris to join her for a meal. She thought of hiring the chef and sending them to work for Violet if Chris approved the food.She needed to please that stubborn old lady to marry Liam.Chris didn't expect a refined lady like Carol to enjoy eating at such an economical restaurant. His respect for her grew even more.Once they were seated, Peter introduced some of the signature dishes to them. Later, they ordered two bowls of mushroom pasta and a few side dishes.Chris was ecstatic to be close to his crush. Fortunately, the dishes were quickly served, which eased his awkwardness."Hello, here is your food."Just as Chris was about to say thank
Soon, it was the day of Zeke's birthday celebration.Sarah took her daughters to the best beauty salon in the city to prepare themselves for the party. She wanted them to be the center of attention tonight. Carol, in particular, had to be the most beautiful woman at the party tonight. After all, Liam had promised that he would attend the party. It was the first time Carol would appear in public as Liam's woman. Sarah wouldn't allow anything to go wrong with it. Not even Jennifer was allowed to outshine her tonight. "Ms. Clark, you look stunning in this dress. You're like a goddess!" "I can guarantee that you're the most beautiful woman to ever grace our store!" The form-fitting, white strapless gown complimented Carol's figure very well. The white organza made her look sexy but still dignified. That, combined with her nude makeup, made her the embodiment of beauty. Carol looked at her reflection in the mirror. She nodded with satisfaction. She thought that only a woman as
Sarah and Jennifer turned around. "Who are you?" They saw a woman in a black evening gown standing behind them. She had long, lustrous black hair that fell down her back elegantly without any styling. She didn't wear any makeup except some dark red lipstick. She had a carefree expression on her face. But her imposing presence was hard to ignore. Her beauty was also breathtaking. If Carol were a star in the sky, this woman would be the moon. The stars only existed to complement the moon's beauty. Sarah's heartbeat quickened. She raised her eyebrows and asked warily, "Who are you?" "Didn't you invite me to come? Why are you asking who I am?"Jennifer's eyes widened. She exclaimed in surprise, "You're Lana?"Lana smiled. She looked even prettier now. "Who else could I be?" This woman was that punk Lana? Impossible! "Oh my God! Is that Lana? She's so pretty!""What did she have to do to become so beautiful?""I've always thought Carol was the most beautiful woman there
If it had been any other woman, they would have been ecstatic. But Lana was no ordinary woman. Her lips twitched slightly. Her refusal was on the tip of her tongue. He was here! The lunatic had shown himself!The hooligans Carol had arranged fled when they saw Liam. Who would dare to compete with the overlord of Dawsbury over a woman? "Damn, what is going on? Shouldn't Liam have asked Carol for the dance? Why did he ask Lana instead?""Can't you see the difference between the two of them? They're standing next to each other! If it were me, I would pick Lana too. She's way prettier than Carol." "That's true. Lana also has an elegant and noble temperament. It's not something people can simply imitate." Lana didn't dare to refuse Liam when he had already reached out. It would be like trying to beat a lion in its den. Hence, she placed her hand in Liam's palm and followed him to the center of the dance floor. It was the strangest thing. Although they had been married before,
"Truth be told, it was my sister who helped me with my rehabilitation." The doctor adjusted his glasses and sized up Lana, who was standing before him. Lana was wearing a simple white T-shirt and jeans. Her skin was fair, and she had an air of nobility about her. Her features were exquisite. She was like an angel among mortals. But just because she was pretty didn't mean she was proficient in medicine. "Young lady, are you of legal age?" Nadia knew that the doctor didn't believe Lana. "Doctor, she really is the one who's been helping me." The doctor asked uneasily, "How long did you study rehabilitation massaging, young lady?"Lana thought about it in detail and replied, "About a day." The doctor got even more on edge. "When did you start studying it?" "From the day I moved out with my sister." The doctor was panicking. "Can you show me?"Lana agreed. She began to demonstrate her massage on Nadia's leg. After 30 minutes, Lana escaped the hospital with Nadia. She w
Just as Dylan finished speaking, he suddenly felt the world spin. The next thing he knew, he was on the floor. Everything had happened so quickly that no one had been able to react. Lana wiped her hand on Dylan in disdain. She said in a cold voice, "Don't embarrass yourself like that, weakling." The onlookers burst out into applause. "That was so satisfying!""It serves them right! They were so arrogant just because they were rich.""That pretty lady is too strong! She's my idol from now on! Please allow me to worship you!"The onlookers had seen Lana perform a clean shoulder throw with their own eyes. They had seen how she'd thrown Dylan on the ground. Her movements had been quick and seamless. She was so cool! Lana bowed slightly at the onlookers and said, "I apologize for the commotion. That was an embarrassing display. These scumbags shouldn't have come to my restaurant."Then, she yelled in the direction of the restaurant, "Billy!" Billy quickly rushed out and as
"Why is my life so hard?" Darla held a bowl of clam chowder in her hand. She said sheepishly, "Grandma, please eat something. No matter how much you protest, it's too late to undo the divorce between Liam and Lana."Violet's head was bandaged. She looked very weak. But she said with a resonant voice, "I told you. I told you that Lana is not only pretty, but she is also a good woman. No one believed me."Violet had gone out with her friends yesterday. She had heard a lot of gossip and even looked at some pictures related to the gossip. That was where she'd seen Lana's true appearance. She was happy for Lana. Although Lana had always had makeup on when she had lived with the Kanes, Violet had always believed that Lana was a very beautiful woman. Now her suspicions were confirmed. Lana was indeed very beautiful. But she was no longer her granddaughter-in-law. Violet found that fact hard to accept. "Grandma, you made Liam and Lana marry, but they had no affection for each other.
Would Lana forgive him and spend the rest of her life with him?Liam's heart was filled with a sense of anticipation.Since the reason for the incident had been clarified, everyone let out a sigh of relief at the same time and also went back to rest. Even Leonardo was taken away just to give the two people who had been apart for a long time some space to be alone.After everyone had left, Liam straightened out his clothes and approached Lana, then proceeded to slowly crouch down."Lana!"In the man's deep and sexy voice, there was an unusual tremor and a hint of choked emotion.Liam had no idea what kept him going during these years after losing Lana.Liam didn't dare to do anything too bold. Instead, he gently leaned his handsome face against Lana's hand, repeatedly calling her name.Three years had already passed since Lana left in a fit of anger, setting off a series of events afterward.If she still had any resentment, it would have vanished when she saw Liam's tall figu
Liam's outstretched hand awkwardly hung in the air, and eventually, he could only withdraw it."Speak up if you have something to say, or else, stay quiet. We're not in the mood to listen to you." Hector's attitude toward Liam was still unfavorable, to the extent that he didn't even want to see him.Lana suddenly said, "Something very serious actually happened today."Following that, she placed Leonardo down and showed everyone the wound on his neck.A ring of red marks surrounded Leonardo's delicate neck. In some places, the marks were so swollen that it looked like a tire had been wrapped around his neck. It was a shocking sight to behold.Hector, Violet, Mandy, and Romelius were immediately enraged."What happened to Leo?""What happened to his neck? It could have been fatal if it was any worse.""Who was responsible for watching Leo today? How could they be so negligent and let the child get injured so badly?""This doesn't look like any ordinary wound. It looks like it wa
"Stop looking at me like that. If you want to kill or torture me, go ahead." Cynthia knew what would happen to her after the truth came out, so she gave up struggling. "However, even after my death, I'll haunt you for the rest of your life!"As they listened to her absurd threat, Lana and the Traffic Light Trio burst into laughter."If ghosts were real, then Emilia would be the first to look for you."When her deceased sister was mentioned, Cynthia's smile remained unchanged. "That fool probably never knew it was me who betrayed her until her death."Considering the situation, Cynthia didn't believe she could leave the Garrison Villa tonight."What exactly do you gain by single-handedly destroying the Cooper family?"Lana was still very confused by Cynthia's actions.After all, Emilia and Cynthia were twins and had the same blood coursing through their veins. With all the Coopers gone, Cynthia had nothing to gain from it either!Cynthia sneered at Lana's question. "Lana, yo
On the evening of the banquet, the Garrison Villa was bustling with distinguished guests.Initially, everyone's attention was on the precious great-grandson of the Garrison and Kane family. With his confident and lively demeanor, the chubby child was absolutely adorable. Everyone was naturally curious about who the child might have chosen as his stepmother.It should be noted that the Garrison and Kane family only had one great-grandson. His future was destined to be extraordinary. As long as one could control the child, it was much more worthwhile than dealing with those individuals from the two affluent families.After all, the elders from the two families were very attentive and doting toward this child. Surprisingly, Liam, who was said to have been away from home for a long time, had returned. During the reception of guests, he unexpectedly had a smile on his face.The ladies who had come tonight, vying for the position of Liam's wife, became even more excited.Liam typi
On the night before the banquet, Romelius and Mandy finally brought Leonardo back.Lana was overjoyed, and she immediately went to the bungalow where they were staying.At that time, Leonardo had just returned home and was playing with toys on the living room floor."Leo, you're back! Did you miss Mommy? Mommy missed you so much!"Lana ran toward Leonardo, talking to him while reaching out to hug him. In a flash, Leonardo suddenly ran toward Romelius while holding a toy car.After that, he kept hiding in his arms, refusing to come out. He would occasionally peek out from the gaps to glance at Lana.His actions clearly showed that he refused to accept Lana.Lana's enthusiasm was dampened, and her outstretched arms awkwardly remained in midair. She looked at Romelius and then at Mandy as if waiting for them to persuade Leonardo. However, these two remained silent and only greeted Lana in a casual manner."Oh, Lana, you've come?" Mandy said while presenting her with a basket o
Due to the fact that the Garrison family was going to hold a banquet to introduce the mother of their beloved great-grandson, Leonardo, the Garrisons once again became the talk of the town in Dawsbury.The last time Dawsbury was so lively was when Hector introduced the Garrison family's heir to everyone.As soon as the news was released, the Garrisons became noticeably busier in the following days. All of them were busy scurrying around and helping Hector deliver the invitations.In addition to people who had business dealings with the Garrison family, the invitations were naturally sent to people who were familiar with Lana in the past. Therefore, as soon as the Traffic Light Trio received the invitation, they didn't even go to work and immediately ran to Liam's office—intending to get an explanation from him.At that time, Liam had just finished a phone call from overseas and was deep in thought when the office door was suddenly kicked open.Lincoln stood at the door, looking
With that, Sawyer ignored the unpleasant expressions on Freya and Hector's faces. He immediately picked up his child and walked away.Hector was furious. He glared at Liam, his eyes burning with anger. It was clear that he thought Liam was the one responsible for Lana's predicament.Liam was once again innocently caught in the crossfire.Freya set aside her current tasks, offered some comforting words to Hector, and then got up and chased after them.She knew Sawyer well enough and was certain that he would never have treated someone like this unless there was a reason.As Freya's family of three left, Lana's face bore a sorrowful expression. "Since I'm not welcome here, I guess I'll just go."With that, Lana got up and walked toward the door.Hector and Violet had been waiting for Lana's return for a long time. Now that she was finally back, how could they possibly let her go?Naturally, the two of them chased after Lana and tried to talk her out of leaving. They eventually ma
Liam sensed a challenging undertone in Lana's stare. After all this time, had they truly become adversaries?Releasing Lana abruptly, Violet gently patted her arm, her eyes filled with profound hurt."You're here, alive and well. Why did you leave us in the shadows? Even if you chose not to contact anyone else, you should've considered reaching out to me. Do you have any idea how much I missed you?"Over the years, Violet had been grappling with a deep sense of loss.Though it remained an unspoken sentiment among them, Violet was aware of the underlying blame directed toward Liam for what was believed to be Lana's demise.Had Liam been more emotionally available, their relationship wouldn't have crumbled. It would've stopped Lana from seeking refuge overseas while carrying their child, an act that set the stage for her heartbreaking destiny.Witnessing Liam's anguish and believing Lana to be lost forever had taken a severe toll on Violet's health, aging her considerably."Gr
Liam guided Leo to Lana's room.As they entered, Lana was already awake, bathed in the serene morning light streaming through the window.Upon hearing their arrival, Lana, while brushing her hair, shifted her gaze toward them—a familiar scene echoing times gone by."Good morning, Liam and Leo!" she greeted them effortlessly.Without hesitation, Leonardo squirmed out of Liam's embrace and darted toward Lana, exclaiming, "Hi, Nana!"Lana paused, momentarily surprised by Leonardo's nickname. "Leo, you should be calling me 'Mommy'!" she gently corrected him.Leonardo hesitated momentarily before redirecting his attention to Liam.Even though Liam hadn't exchanged a single word with Lana, he spoke up when Leo glanced his way, firmly stating, "Feel free to do as you wish. There's no need to seek my approval. Alright?"Leonardo nodded obediently and turned his gaze back to Lana, continuing to address her as "Nana."While Lana appeared somewhat displeased by this unexpected turn of ev