Wendy realized that someone had entered the house and quickly turned around.When she saw that it was Margot, she hastily got up and stood there helplessly.Margot walked into the villa and glanced around the interior of the villa. She had a calm expression despite her heart being in turmoil.She walked into the living room and directed her icy gaze toward Wendy. She went over wordlessly and gave her a slap across her face.Wendy was shocked as she cupped her slapped cheek. She dared not say a word despite panicking. Margot asked her, "Do you know why I hit you?"Wendy lowered her head and said nothing. She knew for a fact that Curtis dearly treasured Margot. He would kill her if she hurt Margot.Wendy would rather endure this humiliation than disrespect Margot."How long have you been living here?" Margot asked when Wendy remained silent.Margot had asked the property management earlier and got to know that the property was under Curtis' name. So, there was no doubt that Cur
After Wendy finished eating, she continued to jump around in the room until she got rid of her baby.When she felt fluid seeping out from her body, she did not notify Curtis. Instead, she dialed the emergency number herself.…Margot went back home. She walked into her own room and stood in front of the bed. She finally understood why Curtis suddenly changed their bed.He must've had sex with Wendy on their old bed then, right?Did it happen during the time Margot fought with Curtis, and she stayed in the dormitory? It was likely so.Margot found it strange that she didn't lose her temper this time. She had even suppressed the urge to question him right away.It was as if everything was already the truth, and there was no need for her to verify with him anymore.Margot walked back to the living room and sat down on the couch. She found it scary that she became so quiet. She neither threw a tantrum nor settled scores with Curtis.Was she giving up on him now?Didn't Margot act
Margot did not throw a tantrum upon learning about Wendy. However, Curtis couldn't shake the feeling that her calm and understanding demeanor was out of the ordinary. He recalled that her composed attitude had always been a precursor to her departure.Curtis hugged her tightly and murmured, "Don't be like this, Margot. I know it's my fault. You can cry, you can hit me or scold me, you can even throw a tantrum at me. But just don't leave me, okay?"Margot stayed in his embrace. She slowly realized that her heart did not hurt as much anymore. Perhaps she was already feeling numb. That was fine too.She smiled before pushing him away and locking eyes with him. Then, she said, "Don't blame yourself too much. Wendy told me that you mistook her for me when you were drunk. That means you still have feelings for me."She smiled forlornly before continuing, "I also understand that you're worried that she might not be able to conceive after getting an abortion. I really don't blame you. Wh
Margot smiled softly, concealing the disgust within her heart. Despite distancing herself from him, she maintained a pleasant expression. "I forgive you. You don't have to keep apologizing to me."Observing her continued indifference, Curtis felt an even deeper ache in his heart. Nevertheless, he drew her into his embrace once more, uttering, "Give me a little more time. I'll find out the truth."Margot maintained her silence, grappling with a multitude of questions racing through her mind.What did he mean by that?What exactly was the truth?Was there something more to it when he slept with Wendy?Wendy was already pregnant with his child, and they were even planning to give birth to it.Curtis even gave her a villa to ensure proper prenatal care during her pregnancy. Could all of this be fake?Since that was the case, he no longer needed the baby in her belly, right? Finally understanding what she needed to do, Margot said, "Curtis, I'm really sleepy. Can you please let me r
Curtis glanced at the snake cellar, noticing a figure beneath the pile of snakes.Surprised, he turned to Margot beside him and questioned, "Margot, what's going on? Did you come all this way just to see this?""Don't you think it's a beautiful sight to behold?"Margot skillfully evaded his question.Curtis frowned. "What's there to see? There's a dead person in there, right?"Curtis couldn't help but wonder if Margot truly enjoyed looking at such a gruesome and terrifying scene. He couldn't make sense of it. Margot chuckled and said, "What's there to see in a dead person? You need to think outside the box! Close your eyes, and I'll give you a surprise right now."Curtis gazed at her, his expression solemn.Margot paid him no mind and raised her hand to gesture to the bodyguards. The bodyguard nearby caught on and immediately used an object to lure all those snakes away into the darkness.Afterward, the bodyguard forcefully roused Tammy.Tammy slowly regained consciousness a
Tammy quickly defended herself. "Curt, I'm such a timid person, so how could I possibly try to kill someone? I love children so much, so how could I have caused her miscarriage? She doesn't know what she's talking about!"She cried and shouted desperately, hoping to evoke even a little pity from Curtis.Curtis, who had finally discovered the truth, glared at Tammy with bloodshot eyes.Tammy orchestrated everything? How could she?Curtis felt angry as he looked at Tammy, realizing she was no longer the person she used to be."I should have realized long ago that you had something to do with Margot's incident by the river. Unfortunately, Margot neither remembered you nor me when she regained consciousness."Tammy, there was a time when I felt indebted to you and wanted to make things right. Never did I imagine you could be so cruel, causing the death of my unborn child and almost getting Margot killed as well, " said Curtis with his fists clenched.Curtis' veins bulged on his fore
Once they got home, Margot acted as if nothing had happened. She ate and drank when needed, living a carefree and worry-free life.On the contrary, it was Curtis who was always on edge. Fearful that Margot might unexpectedly leave him or take drastic measures, he was constantly apprehensive.During dinner, Margot smiled and remarked, "You don't have to keep an eye on me round the clock. I know many women would love to be your wife, and I feel luckier than all of them. So, I'll cherish this good fortune of mine."The implication was clear—she had no intention of leaving him, and he need not worry. Curtis served her some food, evidently feeling somewhat guilty. "I was just worried that something might happen to you.""Tammy is the only one who would consider harming me. No one else would dare touch me. Now that she's in our hands, you have nothing to worry about."Curtis remained silent."Curtis, I have chosen to forgive you and trust you. I hope you will do the same and not doub
Margot was very clear-cut about such matters.Anthony said nothing else and ended the call. Margot knew that Curtis had upheld his promise over the past couple of days and hadn't sent anyone to keep an eye on her.She spent some money to get in touch with a doctor and nurse from a local hospital near her university and arranged for an abortion surgery.…Meanwhile, Chester walked into the president's office at Regal Enterprises and reported, "Mr. Crosby, Wendy insists on seeing you. She refuses to speak until she does."Curtis frowned and said, "If she refuses to speak, give her a good beating.""We've already beaten her, but she would rather endure the pain than say anything. She insists that she won't disclose the truth of that night unless you show up."Curtis was running out of patience. With a cold demeanor, he followed Chester to where Wendy was being held—the basement of a villa in an undisclosed location, dimly lit and damp.Curtis arrived to find Wendy confined in a