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Lillian wasn't blind to Gwyneth's struggles—she simply didn't care. Her heart was never with Gwyneth. All she ever thought about was her precious son.Seeing Gwyneth like this, Lillian grew even more annoyed.She snapped impatiently, "In the end, it's all because you're useless. You met Colin first—how did you just let that little slut take advantage of him like that? What can you even do? You can't even protect your own brother. Do you think you deserve to be a big sister?"For the past few days, Gwyneth had been tormented endlessly. But those people always targeted places that wouldn't leave visible marks. Colin, who was busy chasing after his own gains, had already started gravitating toward Aspen's side.Gwyneth had never endured so much suffering, so much humiliation, in her life. Now, she was filled with resentment and pain.When she saw Lillian today, she thought she might finally be able to vent about it. She never expected that the moment Lillian opened her mouth, she wou
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Lillian immediately stood up nervously and stammered, "Mr. Fuller."Colin didn't even glance at her. He bent down and carefully helped Gwyneth from the floor, gently placing her back on the bed. He then wiped her tears away gently."Does it hurt?""Colin, I'm fine, really," Gwyneth whispered. "I know everything you're doing now is for the company. I understand. Ms. Nicholls hates me—she's always believed I was the one who caused Sophie's death."But I didn't. I really didn't. I can accept that she hates me and wants to torment me. I just hope it doesn't affect you. That's all that matters to me."As she spoke, her crying grew louder, and she clung tightly to Colin. But in the very next second, she recoiled, clutching the most vulnerable part of her body as if she had been shocked. Even her face twisted in pain.Colin panicked upon seeing this. He didn't care that Lillian was still in the room—he immediately reached for Gwyneth's clothes."What's wrong? Let me see!""I'm fine. R
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Colin had a clear idea of exactly how to handle things. He would never let the woman he liked suffer any injustice. Even if Aspen was important at the moment, he still wasn't going to let her get too arrogant.Soon, Colin called the marketing department and made arrangements, then focused entirely on staying by Gwyneth's side. Understanding that young people needed their space—and feeling reassured Zac would be fine—Lillian sensibly excused herself and left.Meanwhile, Aspen remained completely unaware of any of this. She was completely immersed in a project.It had been years since she had done any work related to her field, and now that she was back at it, she realized something surprising—having a job was actually easier than being a housewife, especially when it came to doing something she was good at.Working in her area of expertise made everything feel smooth and effortless.Before long, Aspen began picking the whole thing apart, identifying the weak spots and patching up
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The photos showed bruises in shades of blue and purple, along with clusters of needle marks. It was clear the person had been through some sort of torment—but what did that have to do with Aspen?"Who is this?"Aspen looked at Colin in confusion. Then it clicked—he had mentioned earlier that Gwyneth had been mistreated. Realizing the person in the photos was probably Gwyneth, Aspen suddenly found the injuries rather pleasing to the eye.Seeing the shift in her expression, Colin let out a cold snort. "Do you know abuse is a criminal offense?""If you have any proof, you should call the police, not bark in front of me like a stray dog. I have work to do. If you don't have proof, then run back to your precious little mistress and comfort her. Don't come around here and make me sick."Aspen tossed the photos back at Colin without hesitation. She had just discovered how satisfying it was to lose her temper and act out without restraint. Apparently, living without decorum could actual
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Aspen had used every ounce of strength in her body for that one blow.Just moments ago, Colin had been full of rage and arrogance, but now, he was forced to stop abruptly. His body curled in on itself like a boiled shrimp as his face contorted in pain.He glared at Aspen with gritted teeth, furious and humiliated.Meanwhile, Aspen scrambled down from the table in panic, crawling into a corner and curling up tightly as she hugged herself. Her face was filled with terror."No… don't come near me. Stay away! All of you, stay away!""Why are…"Colin's words of blame caught in his throat. Only then did he remember that she had almost been assaulted by Zac not long ago.Frustration surged in his chest. He kicked a chair nearby with a harsh snarl. But in his recklessness, the movement tugged at his injured lower half, and he winced in agony, the pain shooting up his spine.Still burning with anger, he grabbed his jacket from the table and threw it onto Aspen. Then, gritting his teeth
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The more Aspen thought about how she had held so much power all this time and yet never used it—how she had even let the maids push her around—the more she wished she could travel back in time and slap herself a few times.It seemed her pregnancy brain had lasted way longer than it should have.None of the maids dared to talk back anymore. No matter how things turned out, whether it escalated or not, at the end of the day, Aspen was family. If things truly fell apart, as bottom-rung employees, they would still be the ones who suffered the most.Though bitter and unwilling, they all packed up and left one after another. With the house finally quiet for once, Aspen thought she would be able to rest well that night. But to her surprise, another uninvited guest showed up.Could life not give her a single break?Aspen suddenly realized just how miserable her life had been before. What had she even been thinking back then? For the first time, she felt that sometimes a person couldn't
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"You want to kick me out? No way! I'm telling you—if you don't give me back what belongs to the Fullers, I'm not going anywhere!"Ellie let out a cold snort and plopped herself down on the couch, glaring at Aspen like a rabid guard dog.Aspen found it downright ridiculous. She waved her hand and said, "You can die here, for all I care."Without another word, she grabbed her suitcase and turned to leave with long strides. She was going to move out anyway. If Ellie wanted to play watchdog, then she could sit there and rot. Watching Aspen leave just like that, Ellie couldn't believe her eyes. Her face turned pale with rage as she pulled out her phone and called Colin. "If you don't come home right now, I'll hang myself at Fuller Group's main entrance!"Truth be told, Colin didn't have much affection for his mother—mostly just frustration. Hearing her threat only made his face darken further. Although he was completely out of patience, he still had no choice but to drive home.When
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After hearing those words, Aspen gave a soft laugh and said, "It's not that I've just become like this now. I've always been this way. I only acted differently because of Colin. But now, I just want to be myself."After saying that, she turned and walked outside. When she married Colin, he had given her a bank card.From that point on, he had used that card to control her—if she didn't behave the way he wanted, he would cut off her access to money. It had been her only source of financial support.But things were different now. With Hector's will, Aspen could go directly to the bank and withdraw her rightful share.Holding the new bank card in her hand, Aspen felt a heavy ache in her heart. Her eyes turned red as she whispered, "If only I'd had this card that night, my Sophie wouldn't have left me.""Mrs. Fuller, I know you're heartbroken that Ms. Fuller is gone. But her illness really had no cure. One more day would've just meant one more day of pain. The way she left… maybe that
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So Colin and Zac had planned this thoroughly after all.Aspen kept her expression neutral, nodding obediently as she softly said, "I know, I know. I won't cause trouble. I'll behave."Even though she was outwardly compliant, her mind still raced. She had thought escaping out to the hallway would mean safety—but now it was clear she had to get out of this restaurant entirely to survive.The moment Zac pocketed the check and key, his demeanor shifted violently. He slapped Aspen hard across the face, then began tearing at her clothes right there in the corridor."What the hell are you doing?" Aspen struggled in horror while staring at him in disbelief. Was this man mentally unstable?Zac showed no mercy, striking her again with another brutal slap. "Stupid bitch, you really thought I'd fall for that? News flash—I'm not that gullible. First, I'm having my fun. Then, we'll visit the notary office!"He pinned both her wrists with one hand while undoing his belt with the other, clearly
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"Ah! You bitch! How dare you ambush me?"Zac's eyes burned from the pepper spray, instantly preventing him from attacking her. He clutched his face, howling in pain.Aspen didn't hesitate—she turned and bolted for the door. Outside was a long hallway—she would be safe if she could just make it there.But reality proved crueler than hope. Zac quickly recovered and chased after her, viciously yanking her back by the hair."You shameless whore! You really think I'll let you get away with this? If I don't give you a proper lesson today, you'll never understand who you are dealing with! Hand over what I want, or you'll regret it!"Words alone couldn't satisfy Zac's rage. He slapped Aspen twice, hard enough to make her vision swim.Gritting her teeth through the pain, Aspen glared. "It seems like you're eager for more prison time.""You really think you're walking out of here alive?" Zac suddenly laughed.At first, Aspen thought this was just Colin's way of teaching her a lesson. But
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Aspen shook her head and walked into the break room. She finally calmed down after gulping down two large mouthfuls of cold water.Though she had no idea what had gotten into Colin, Aspen still headed to the restaurant specified in the text after work.They had eaten at this restaurant once before. Back then, Aspen had loved the food so much she longed to return.Unfortunately, the place had strict rules—no one was allowed in unless they had membership. Even as Colin's wife, she never got her own membership card, and Colin never shared his with her.Returning now left a bitter taste in her mouth. She had gone home and told Sophie all about it after that meal, promising they would come back together as a family someday.Sophie had waited eagerly, day after day, hoping to eat there with both her parents. But in the end, she never got to taste its dishes again.The thought of Sophie sent sharp needles of pain through Aspen's heart, making it hard to breathe. A server led her to th
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Aspen found Candice's starstruck expression both amusing and peculiar. "You're a grown woman. Isn't the way you're looking at me a bit over the top?""Ms. Nicholls, you don't understand! I almost quit before meeting you!" Candice sighed, stealing a glance at Aspen to gauge her reaction before continuing, "Our field is inherently unfair to women. They've always excluded me and bullied me..."Aspen understood completely. In many men's eyes, technical work remained their exclusive domain, leaving women at an inherent disadvantage.Even so, they had all earned their places through skill. Aspen refused to consider herself inferior.She took Candice's hand with an encouraging smile. "You may work slower, but your accuracy is unmatched. We women have our own strengths. You're still green now, but you'll prove yourself with experience. Soon, no one will dare look down on you.""I didn't believe that before, but I do now after seeing you." Candice's eyes shone with admiration as she gazed
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"Thank you, everyone. But how's the work I assigned coming along?"Aspen cradled the bouquet Zephyr had given her while conducting an impromptu work inspection.The team couldn't help but laugh at her immediate focus on business. Who would have thought Aspen's first priority after returning would still be work?They then eagerly presented their recent achievements like treasures. Each member was an expert in their technical field, and while there were minor errors, the overall approaches were sound. After carefully reviewing everyone's data, Aspen sat down to verify the calculations herself.Meanwhile, Colin returned to the office in a foul mood. He stormed into the tech department only to find everyone—including Aspen—completely absorbed in work. His abrupt entrance made him seem out of place amidst the focused atmosphere.Seeing Colin's dark expression, Zephyr and several male colleagues immediately stood up, instinctively positioning themselves to protect Aspen should things
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Riley was utterly astonished as he watched Aspen's crisp, decisive movements. He could hardly believe how much she had grown.He had expected her to meekly accept the situation, but instead, she had turned around and demanded accountability.Meeting Riley's shocked gaze, Aspen smiled faintly. "I'm allowed to protect my legal rights, aren't I?""Absolutely! You absolutely should—it's only right!" Riley immediately voiced his support.Satisfied, Aspen nodded. "Let's go. We have work back at the office, so there's no need to wait for them.""But we only have one car.""They can take a cab."Aspen pulled open the driver's door and slid into the seat. She arched a brow at Riley with an amused expression. "You're welcome to hail a cab too. Just know the fare won't be reimbursed."Riley wasn't an idiot. Why would he take a cab when there was a perfectly good car right here?Besides, he wasn't the one behind the wheel, so the reins were in someone else's hands now. Why should he go th
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Gwyneth had been giving Aspen a provocative look, yet she was completely unprepared for the latter to resort to physical force. Her expression shifted instantly.When she spotted Colin approaching from the corner of her eye, she immediately dialed back her aggression, adopting a pitiful tone instead. "Ms. Nicholls, I only sat up front because I get carsick. Please don't be angry.""You could always drive—that way you'd still be in the front." Aspen crossed her arms, watching Gwyneth with mocking amusement."I..."Gwyneth stared at her, stunned by how airtight Aspen's logic was. There was simply no way to counter it."Mr. Fuller has a busy schedule today. Since you're so considerate, why are you still wasting time? If you're carsick, then you drive. I'll be sitting in my rightful seat."Aspen had no patience for this performance. She pulled out disinfectant wipes, meticulously cleaned the passenger seat, and then planted herself firmly in it.Watching this, Gwyneth turned teary-e
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Nothing infuriated Colin more than seeing Aspen smile at another man—especially when that man was Aren Jefferson.He stepped forward and wrapped his arm possessively around Aspen's waist, right in front of Aren. The tension in the room instantly thickened.But to Aren, the gesture just reeked of childishness. Unfazed, he stood and gave Aspen a casual wave. "I'll get out of your hair, then. See you later.""Hold it. Stay away from my wife from now on." Colin tightened his grip on Aspen as he issued the warning."Wife? Funny—I wouldn't have guessed."Aren actually paused, his gaze flickering between them before he let out a dry laugh. "I've been here every day this past week, bringing Pen home-cooked meals. And where were you? Some husband you are.""You…" Colin's grip tightened as he held onto Aspen's hand.Since he was cornered, he doubled down. "That's between me and my wife. It's none of your business.""Your marital drama? Sure, that's not my concern. But when it comes to my
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Gwyneth smashed several cups in her fury.Zac waved dismissively as he watched her throw a tantrum. "She's just a worthless bitch who can't keep a man's attention. Colin's money is practically yours—how could we let her walk away with it? Gwen, just say the word, and I'll teach that whore a lesson she won't forget."Gwyneth fixed Zac with a stare before saying, "You should be careful this time. Don't botch it and make things worse for us. Understood?""Relax, she's just some trashy woman. I can handle her!"Zac clenched his fists, remembering how Aspen had landed him in jail last time. Now it was payback time. He ought to settle old and new scores together.…The week passed quickly. During this time, Aspen obediently rested at the hospital—eating, sleeping, and recovering so well that she even gained a little weight.Aren specially cleared his schedule, arriving with flowers to pick her up when she got discharged.He walked in just as Aspen was changing. Her fair back stretche
