Alex glanced solemnly at Wade who immediately understood the look in his eyes. Wade turned to Ruth, urging, "Ruth, you should go back to bed and rest. Alex and I have something to handle. Once it's taken care of, we'll look for Deedee together, okay?"Wade spoke in a gentle and patient tone as if coaxing a child. Since Ruth fell sick, he had always used this tone to speak to her. In return, Ruth was easily deceived as she would always obediently do as he said.But Ruth acted a bit differently today."Is your head okay? Why are you talking like that?" Ruth's eyes shone as clear as a serene lake, easily showing a person's reflection. "Are you treating me like a three-year-old?"Wade thought it was strange for her to suddenly speak like that. After all, he and Ruth had been interacting this way for many years."Ruth, be a good girl. We'll be back in a moment. Please stay in your room for a while," Wade persuaded her.Ruth furrowed her delicate eyebrows at those words. "You must ha
As the saying went, "Like father, like son."Bonnie knew deep down that despite the paternity test results, Nadia did not seem like someone she could have given birth to.The differences between them were as vast as a galaxy.In both appearance and personality, Nadia bore no resemblance to Bonnie. Even though Bonnie had tried to console herself, she couldn't shake off the suspicion that perhaps Nadia's affluent surroundings had shaped her into the person she was.But deep down, Bonnie had doubts.However, after losing her child for over 20 years, how could Bonnie bear to face the prospect of losing her daughter once again?Not one to beat around the bush, Lana immediately posed a question when she sensed Bonnie's internal struggle. "Since you already knew that Nadia might not be your daughter, why have you been keeping the truth to yourself?"You even took her back to your hometown to visit your husband's grave! Did you not realize what intentions your son might have had toward
Lana's gaze on Ruth turned solemn. "Ms. Ruth, who is this 'Copper family' you're talking about? Are they related to the Watson family in any way?""The Copper family can hardly be called a family," Ruth sneered. "They are just a small, run-down household. You can't even compare them with the Eight Affluent Families in Dawsbury. They don't even come close to the rich families in smaller towns.""What's with the Copper family, then?""The Copper family?" Ruth let out another snicker. "That's Emilia's biological family. They sold off their daughter to Mr. Watson Senior. That's how they managed to escape from that poor life.""Emilia?" Something seemed to click in Lana's mind. With her eyes closed, she continued to mutter, "The Copper family … Copper … Hospital … Paternity test?"Everyone in the room suddenly came to realize after hearing Lana's words.Ruth continued to scornfully exclaim, "The Copper family, huh? Impressive. How bold of them to come up with such an extended plan to
A salty and fishy smell permeated the air in the dim and damp small room.Nadia was held down on a narrow bed by several bald men. Despite her continuous struggles, her clothes had already been torn open by them."Please, I beg you. Let me go!" she pleaded. "I'm rich. If you let me go, I'll have my family send you money."If you don't let me go and harm me, my family won't let you off. My family is influential in the country. You can't afford to bear the consequences."Nadia both persuaded and threatened them, but these men either couldn't understand her or didn't want to listen to her. In any case, her words didn't have the desired effect Nadia hoped for."Ah!"One of the bald men suddenly yelled as he brutally slapped Nadia. When he looked over, there was already a deep, bleeding bite wound on his hand."You bitch, we didn't want to get rough with you because you looked pretty. We didn't think you would be too blind to see what's good for you," the bald man spat in accented
Just as the first light of dawn broke on the horizon, a black car had already appeared at the pier.Everyone exited the car, eagerly awaiting Nadia's arrival.Liam took off his coat and draped it over Lana's shoulders, comforting her in a soft voice. "Don't worry too much. I've checked, and she's fine. She should be here soon."Even with Liam's reassurance, Lana couldn't completely relax. "Even if Nadia wasn't physically harmed, she was almost sold to Serelia. She must be terrified."When she comes down from the ship, I must be the first to hug her. I need to apologize. I shouldn't have treated her like that that day."Lana was riddled with guilt over the argument with Nadia and the subsequent incident.Meanwhile, Ruth leaned against Wade, staring straight at the calm sea. On the inside, however, she was a nervous wreck. She was about to see her child again after waiting for so many years. She couldn't contain her excitement.Feeling the emotional fluctuations in the person in
Everyone thought Nadia would be happy after finding her family. However, she placed her hand on her forehead, exhausted."Sorry, I'm a bit tired. Could you let me rest for a moment?" she asked. As she just experienced the ordeal of almost being sold to Serelia, they all complied with her request. Ruth displayed a tenderness that had never been witnessed before. "Rest well, Deedee. I am here to protect you. I'll keep away anyone who wants to harm you." Nadia was cold and distant. After hearing that, she just nodded and headed straight into the bedroom."Why is Deedee like this?" Wade felt despondent. "Is she blaming us for taking so many years to find her? Is she unwilling to acknowledge us?"Lana couldn't quite understand Nadia's attitude but tried her best to speak up for her: "Mr. Watson, she isn't that kind of person. Please believe me. She just isn't good at expressing herself."Ruth expressed her understanding. Nadia's actions were somewhat similar to her actions at that
When someone knocked on her door, Ruth was sitting solemnly by the bay window. Gazing at the small commercial area in the town, she pondered what they would do if Nadia refused to acknowledge them. The Watson family hadn't been involved in her life much over the years. Hence, a sudden display of warmth might overwhelm Nadia.If Nadia truly didn't want to return to the Watson family, Ruth would divorce Wade. She'd stand alone with Nadia, compensating for the years of maternal love she had missed out on. She also considered transferring all her properties, funds, and jewelry to Nadia. That way, even if Nadia refused to acknowledge her, she could still ensure that Nadia could live freely. She wouldn't have to worry about being dependent on others as she had done in the past.Lost in her many thoughts and considerations, Ruth remained immersed in her contemplation even when someone knocked on her door. She only came to her senses when Wade's loud cry and subsequent sobbing echoed fro
Upon seeing Bonnie, Nadia choked up as well. Though Bonnie wasn't wealthy, she was a responsible and good mother. Within her means, she tried to provide the best life for her children. If her background were a bit better, her fate might not have been so tragic. Recalling Bonnie's kindness toward herself, Nadia suddenly said, "Mom, I'm going home with my parents."Although she had been Bonnie's daughter for the past few days, Nadia had never called Bonnie "Mom". However, when she was about to go home with her real family, she finally called her "Mom".Bonnie was torn between sadness and happiness. "Alright, go home with your parents and live worry-free from now on. Unlike me, I can't provide you with that."Nadia hugged her tenderly. "Don't say that. You are an excellent mother. Even if I go home, I won't ignore you and Maggie."Maggie cautiously approached them. After dwelling on her thoughts for a while, she asked, "Nadia, can I still work at the spa you referred me to?"Know