Lana's confidence in their relationship faltered upon encountering Liam today and noting his demeanor.Although she had initially believed Liam lacked the courage to leave, Lana was surprised when she observed his momentary hesitation before rapidly ascending the stairs.It seemed as if he had metaphorically extracted her heart, leaving a tangible void.While there was no physical pain, Lana found herself contending with an emotional ache."Understood! From this moment forward, we're done!"As Liam went up the stairs, the lingering echo of Lana's decisive words resonated in the air.Instinctively, he bolstered his legs with determination, moving forward with mechanical precision, climbing gradually. He bore an uncanny resemblance to a zombie.Parting with Lana was unbearable for Liam. Yet, if her happiness lay elsewhere with those older men, he believed it was better to let her go.This, he thought, was the last bit of dignity he could salvage for their relationship.Hencefort
As Alice was about to ask for more information, she was stopped by a cautionary glance from Lana.Lana's ability to convey messages through her piercing gaze had developed significantly over the past year.As Alice made her way to leave, she suddenly recalled something and turned back."Lana, how's Nadia handling the new product trial?" she asked. "I haven't seen her around the store lately."Lana, who typically upgraded the store's products annually to stay competitive, had gradually handed over the reins to Nadia as she took a step back from daily operations.Following Nadia's recent reunion with her biological family, Lana had approved a two-week leave of absence for her.Yet, despite the elapsed time, Nadia displayed no eagerness to resume her responsibilities.Despite Lana's trust in Nadia's commitment, a lingering worry crept in, causing Lana to wonder if something had happened to Nadia."You may head out first. I'll get in touch with Nadia to find out when the trial resu
Upon hearing Nadia's assertive words, Emilia's heart raced.Was Nadia declaring war against her?Yet, Emilia, true to her cultivated façade, remained composed, betraying no signs of panic.She responded with a sudden smile and asked, "Nadia, what on earth are you saying? I don't seem to understand."Nadia was well aware that Emilia was feigning ignorance, but her years of experience had honed her ability to detect lies.She refused to let Emilia manipulate the situation within the Watson family any longer."If you can't grasp a simple statement, what else are you capable of? With your level of intellect, why do you even aspire to become the heir of our Watson family? Where do you find the audacity?"Nadia's sharp retort left Emilia speechless. She couldn't fathom why Nadia had suddenly turned hostile. It seemed Emilia had arrived at the wrong time."Nadia, don't be upset. Weren't you about to head out? Hurry! Don't delay your important matters."Nadia, her handbag casually slu
Lana scrutinized the video repeatedly, not out of personal interest, but to investigate any potential traces of manipulation.Despite its numerous shares and blurry pixels, Lana, to her dismay, could distinctly ascertain that the video remained untouched—neither edited nor manipulated in post-production.In essence, someone was impersonating her, engaging in inappropriate behavior!"Bastard!" Lana muttered angrily under her breath, slamming her phone to the ground.Just then, Jane's voice message arrived, providing a timely distraction.The phone, now lying on the ground, resonated with Jane's voice."Lana, there are certain things that are hard for me to say, but please, be more cautious in the future."This video has been circulating for several days, and it seems you're not aware of it. After thinking it over, I've chosen to bring it to your attention."I suspect Mr. Liam may have seen it as well. It's important to give him a proper explanation. Mr. Liam is a person of integ
Lana dedicated herself to helping Nicholas with the gardening duties at Marcel's residence.She was aware that Nicholas would go to great lengths to help her, even going so far as to endanger his own life if needed.Their collaboration reflected the deep trust that had blossomed between them during their years as apprentices.As Lana tirelessly worked in the courtyard, Marcel sat peacefully on the veranda, holding a cup of tea.The sky adorned itself in various hues of blue, with a gentle breeze caressing through. Marcel sported a subtle smile, reflecting a sense of contentment.After being rescued by Marcel, Lana would regularly engage in various fieldwork tasks alongside her fellow apprentices, making activities such as gardening a familiar routine.By the evening, Lana had diligently tended to every corner of Marcel's garden.Marcel, appreciating Lana's efforts, offered her a cup of tea.She accepted it gratefully and joined him on the veranda. The setting was reminiscent of
Lana appeared resolute in severing ties with Liam, and Romelius and Mandy refrained from trying to sway her decision.Recognizing their daughter's strong independence, they chose to respect her judgment.If Lana found him unsuitable, they too would not hesitate to let him go.As they talked, the doorbell unexpectedly chimed. Romelius quickly stood up to greet the visitor, speculating aloud, "Could it be Nadia making a comeback?"Mandy and Lana shared the assumption that the returning visitor was indeed Nadia. After all, she hadn't returned since she went over to stay with the Watson family.However, their expectations were swiftly overturned when Romelius opened the door, revealing a surprising sight—Devon, Marion, and Reagan. The family of three stood before him."Hello, Devon and Marion. What brings you both here?"Devon strolled in with a grin, remarking, "What's with the surprised expression? Can't I enjoy some downtime once in a while?"Following suit, Marion entered, cr
Lana's rejection cast a palpable sense of disappointment over everyone.Unable to suppress her curiosity any longer, Marion finally asked, "Could you please share what exactly happened?"Marion had withdrawn from all social interactions since the birth of Reagan, dedicating herself entirely to caring for him at the postpartum care center.Consequently, she remained oblivious to any events that might have unfolded outside during this time, including the incident involving someone impersonating Lana and her alleged involvement with various men.Mandy quickly filled her in on the details, leaving Marion stunned and speechless."The audacity of some people! I mean, seriously, why would they resort to impersonating something like this?"Lana's eyes gleamed with determination. "I won't allow these people to escape accountability.""So, multiple people were involved?" Marion mused for a moment before letting out a chuckle. "You're right. It does take more than one hand to clap in a sit
Lana became visibly upset.Who else could that voice belong to other than Emilia?As the saying goes, "Bad news travels faster than good news". This was probably what she was going through right now.Emilia couldn't wait to see her make a fool of herself, so she personally joined the scene as well.Emilia didn't expect to run into Lana. She had just come out to lunch with her business partners. However, as soon as she entered the establishment, she unexpectedly saw Lana arguing with someone."Lana, how have you been lately?"Emilia came over and pretended to be very familiar with Lana. She linked her arm around Lana's arm and said, "How could you be so careless? You actually ended up in that kind of situation!"Emilia's words undoubtedly helped the others confirm that Lana was the person in that video.Seeing that the young lady from the Watson family had indirectly confirmed that Lana was indeed the woman in the video, the two men who had come to chat with her laughed even mor
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