Margot averted her gaze and mumbled, "The baby's gone.""What did you just say?" Ashley was visibly taken aback.Margot slowly raised her head, her expression full of remorse. "I'm sorry, Ashley. The baby is no longer with us."Ashley was at a loss for words. She was in disbelief. Was Margot saying that her beloved grandchild was no longer with them?Was the Crosby family's sole grandchild no longer with them?Ashley struggled to accept the truth. She looked at Margot and cried, "How could this happen? Why is my grandchild no longer here? Didn't you promise to care for yourself and the child?"In order to completely sever the ties, Margot openly admitted, "I made the decision to undergo an abortion. I'm too young. Moreover, I'm still studying. It's not the right time to have a baby now.""What?" Ashley couldn't fathom that Margot had chosen to undergo the abortion herself. Furious, she gripped Margot and started, "How could you have such thoughts? Don't you understand that b
Observing Margot's continued pretense, Curtis shot her a cold glare."Margot, you can cut the act now. Isn't this what you've always wanted?"Didn't she intentionally abort their baby to pressure him into divorcing her?Curtis would proceed with the divorce, and she would attain everything she desired. Yet, escaping from him in this lifetime should not even cross her mind.Margot couldn't help but smirk to herself when she realized that Curtis knew about her long-standing wish for a divorce. It seemed he had some understanding of her after all.She took a closer look at the divorce agreement. Noticing that Curtis hadn't allocated any money for her and insisted she leave with nothing, a hint of dissatisfaction crept over her.Margot looked up at Curtis, who loomed over her by the bed, and inquired, "Aren't you going to provide any financial settlement for the divorce?"She glanced at him, appearing quite aggrieved.Curtis retorted, "Do you even have the right to ask for money?"
Finally, Margot was about to sever ties with Curtis. She hoped this would mark the last encounter between them.Despite feeling the pain in her heart and tears streaming down her face, Margot believed she could endure it. It was a stark contrast to the first time he mentioned divorce when she cried and made a scene.Perhaps she had truly matured, realizing she could still lead a fulfilling life even without him.It was perfect that way.…Chester had led the lawyer to the living room downstairs in the meantime.When Curtis received the divorce certificate from the lawyer, his hands trembled inexplicably. Without glancing at the contents, he simply headed upstairs.Curtis stood by Margot's bed again and tossed the other copy of the divorce certificate toward her."Our divorce finally went through. However, don't forget, you're staying with me for the rest of your life."Margot stared at the divorce certificate before her, admiring Curtis' efficiency. Curtis had somehow managed
Upon the mention of Tammy, Margot's true character surfaced. After all, Tammy and Margot were bitter enemies.Unable to tolerate Curtis any longer, Margot stormed upstairs.As the warm soup landed on Curtis' face, the absence of scalding heat was a relief, but the lingering greasiness remained, making him uncomfortable.A suffocating pain gripped his chest as he watched Margot ascend the stairs. He couldn't quite comprehend himself. He pondered why he had intentionally upset her when he knew it wouldn't bring him any relief. It was evident that he still loved Margot, treating her with care as if handling a priceless jewel.So why couldn't he restrain himself? Why did he have to rile her up?Setting aside his utensils, Curtis remained seated for a prolonged period before eventually rising to go upstairs and change his clothes.…Margot barricaded herself in the room and furiously smashed objects around her.Uncertain if Curtis was telling the truth, she was furious nonetheless
Margot couldn't help but wonder if she was walking into a trap. She hesitated for a moment.Anthony asked, "Do you not trust me?"Margot replied, "It's not that I don't trust you. But why are you suddenly helping me? Curtis isn't someone to be trifled with. Aren't you afraid of offending him?"Anthony chuckled again and said, "I've never been afraid of anyone. If you don't want to leave, I'll just cancel the plan."Margot immediately spoke up, "Wait! I'll be waiting for you then. Three days.""Alright then. It'll take place at 3:00 am. Everyone will be asleep by then, so nobody will notice you leaving.""Alright."After hanging up the phone, Margot saw Doris come out with a watering can to tend to the plants. Casually, Margot inquired, "Where's Curtis?"Doris smiled kindly at Margot, saying, "Mr. Crosby went on a business trip and said he'll be back in a few days."Margot fell silent.Was luck really on her side? Curtis happened to be away on a business trip at that moment!
Natalie quickly made dinner. When Tommy returned after picking up Benjamin from school, the four of them had dinner. After dinner, they sat on the couch in the living room for a casual chat. Natalie took out her phone and made a video call to Margot.Meanwhile, in Amberville, the clock had already struck midnight.Margot was all set and ready to leave. She was merely waiting for Anthony's team to fetch her. She didn't expect Natalie to video call her at that moment. To avoid raising suspicions, she briskly removed her coat, leaned against the headboard, and promptly answered the video call. When Margot saw Natalie's face, she smiled sweetly and said, "Hey, Natalie!""Hey, Margot. Are you feeling any better?"Perplexed, Margot couldn't help but wonder why Natalie had suddenly inquired about her well-being.Did Natalie know about her situation?She chuckled and replied, "I'm doing great.""If you're doing well, why didn't you come here with Curtis and hang out for a few da
Margot avoided the topic and said, "Let me see Benjamin, Natalie. I want to see if my future son-in-law has grown taller now."Natalie smiled and pointed the camera toward Benjamin and Tommy. They continued to talk for a while longer.Curtis couldn't stop himself from calling Margot's number when he went back to rest in his room at night.It was already 2:00 am at Amberville. There was an hour left before Margot would leave this big city.She didn't want to accept the call when she saw the caller ID on her phone screen. However, she ended up taking the call when she remembered that this would be her last call with him.It was only 10:00 pm in Cordonia due to the time difference.Curtis sat by the bedside when he saw Margot had picked up his call.It took him a while to speak, awkwardly saying, "Do you want anything? I can bring them back for you tomorrow."Margot replied casually, "Anything is fine."Curtis asked, "If I remember correctly, it should be early morning at your si
Margot listened to Curtis' choked-up voice and his humble plea for her to continue loving him. She ended up unable to contain her tears.She didn't want him to know that she was also crying. She quickly ended the call.Margot never stopped loving him. It was just that she couldn't accept Curtis keeping Wendy as a mistress and having a child with her.She couldn't accept that Curtis had wronged her countless times for Tammy. He'd even caused her to almost die at Tammy's hands.Perhaps it was a mistake to marry him from the start.Since Margot had realized her mistake, she should quit in time and stop being stubborn.Love was something that would make someone lose themselves. They would end up without any dignity.She had lost everything once before this. How could she still make foolish choices when she finally obtained a second chance at life?Margot placed her phone down on the desk. She then took out a pen and paper and wrote a note.The note said, "Take care, Curtis."As s
Calvin made sure his father was settled in comfortably, with a doctor on hand to provide close care, and then he returned to the maternity center.Margot was cradling Natalie's baby daughter and feeding her, while Curtis was nearby holding his own little one.Natalie was also holding her own son in her arms.They saw Calvin had returned and asked, "What's going on?"Calvin looked unwell.He walked over, took his son from his wife's arms, and sat down next to her."Dad is a bit stubborn and hard to reason with.""What doesn't make sense? Is he still thinking about bringing that village woman into the house?" Curtis asked.Calvin shook his head and said, "No, it's about Lena. He's given an ultimatum: either Lena breaks up with Anthony, or she leaves Emeria and never returns, or he will target her…"Calvin couldn't bring himself to say that cruel word.He felt that their gratitude toward Lena was something that couldn't be conveyed with just a few words.Frederick, however, wan
"I love you so much and I can't live without you."If his father truly intended to completely eliminate Lena, he would have to be ruthless and take action against his father.Perhaps by hypnotizing him to forget everything, they would finally find peace.Lena felt very satisfied upon hearing Anthony's response.She continued to smile, gently touching his handsome face, and asked, "Are you willing to do anything for me? Even if it means being abandoned by everyone and giving up everything that rightfully belongs to you."Anthony was also looking at her, his eyes full of deep affection for her.He propped himself up and gave her a firm peck on the lips, nodding in response."Yes, for you, I can give up anything and do without everything."He had made great efforts to climb Mt. Floust and beg for this amazing woman from Branden. How could he abandon her just because of a few words from his father?In his lifetime, Anthony was determined to pursue Lena no matter what.Even if his
Anthony stopped worrying about family matters. After packing his things, he headed to the Royal Residences to find Lena, bringing her favorite street food; tacos. Lena had been waiting at the gate. When she saw Anthony step out of the car, she quickly ran up to him and took the steaming hot tacos from his hands. She took a bite, smiled at him, and said, "Having a fiance is great, whatever I want to eat, he will deliver it in no time."Anthony went to the trunk to retrieve his suitcase. Lena was puzzled as she watched him carry it over. "We're only going for a day. Why did you bring a suitcase?"Anthony gazed at the woman beside him and raised his hand to gently pat her head, his expression tinged with melancholy. "I want to take you away for a few days. We can go anywhere you want, you can pick the place."Lena frowned. "Do you mean going on a trip?""Mhmm." Anthony took her hand while he walked and pulled the suitcase toward the main gate. Lena wasn't foolish, she could tell
"I can't live without Lena in this lifetime. Wherever she is, that's where I'll be. If she's gone, I won't continue living either. If you don't believe me, Dad, you can try sending someone to harm her.""Insolent fool." Frederick was enraged again. As his breath caught his chest, he struggled with the pain searing through him. The next moment, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Calvin hurridly forward to support him and he saw that blood was staining his father's bed. He quickly looked toward Anthony and said, "Anthony, come here! Dad had a fit from his rage. Help him catch his breath."Since Anthony knew medicine, Calvin hoped that he could help stabilize their father. However, Anthony stood still. He watched as his father, breathless, and on the verge of collapse. For a brief moment, he truly felt like letting go and doing nothing. However, due to fililal duty, he couldn't just stand by indifferently and watch his father in such a state, so he reluctantly stepped forward to hel
"Anthony, listen to me carefully. End things with her immediately. Not only that, but you must send her away. She must not step foot in Emeria ever again. If she does, don't blame me for taking her life.""Dad." Calvin hurriedly said, "Aren't you going too far? What exactly has Lena done to make you so wary of her? She's just a girl in her early twenties.""You shut up."Frederick snapped at Calvin, his anger surging as he shouted, "I entrusted the family to you when I wasn't around, and this is how you manage it? You couldn't even take care of your mother. What else can I possibly rely on you for? Hand over the military seal to me. From now on, do whatever you want, but this family is back under my control."Calvin froze as he stared at his father in disbelief. In that moment, he felt as if he no longer recongized the man before him. This wasn't the father who had once taught them so many life lessons, who had guided them with reason and wisdom. Anthony stood at the side and he
Margot explained, "I heard there used to be a rumor that Yelena's existence would lead to the downfall of the Morris family. I only know about it because Grandma mentioned it, but it's obviously just a baseless rumor. Lena has been nothing but kind to us, how could she possibly…"She couldn't believe in such rumors.Lena, despite her remarkable skills, was kind-hearted; she was always saving lives and helping others. She had also done a lot for their family. If not for Lena, Curtis' heart condition might not have improved, and Margot might still be bedridden. No matter what, they would stand by Lena's side. "What a ridiculous rumor." Natialie found it amusing. "We all know what kind of person Lena is. How could a woman like her cause the downfall of our entire family? It's simply impossible. How could Dad be so irrational and get upset over something like this?"Maybe he just called Calvin back to ask about the situation. It probably won't be anything serious."Margot tried
"What do you mean they can't be separated? If Lena is really that girl from Evans family, she cannot be with Anthony," Frederick said furiously while clutching his chest to steady his emotions. "Get Anthony back here immediately. As long as I'm still breathing, I will never agree to this. Not only that, but Yelena should not even be alive. Ask Calvin to return now!"He hadn't expected the girl rumored to destroy the Morris family would still be alive. How could she still be alive? Daniel stood still, trying to reason with him again. "Dad, can you stop being so unreasonable? Lena and Anthony are already engaged. If you step in now and cause chaos, no one in the family will have any peace."How could their father have changed so much since coming back?He used to be so reasonable, always teaching them principles of life and he would remind them that whoever inherited the military seal must priortitze the well-being of the people of Emeria. Now, it seemed like he had forgotten al
Frederick initially wasn't very interested in chatting with the viscountess.As soon as the viscountess mentioned her younger sister's marriage to his son, he immediately interrupted."Wait a minute, what are you talking about? Your sister? You have a sister?"The viscountess smiled and said, "Yes, has my younger sister's relationship with your third son not been mentioned to you by them yet?"Frederick knew that Pamela was referring to Anthony.But wasn't Anthony's girlfriend Lena?Frederick said that he still didn't quite understand some parts."Are you sure you haven't got it wrong? Anthony's girlfriend is actually that girl named Lena. What does she have to do with your little sister?"Pamela laughed and explained, "Did they really not tell you? So you don't know that Lena is my younger sister, Yelena Evans?"What was Anthony doing?Why didn't he inform his own father about such a big matter?Or could it be that there wasn't enough time?Frederick was stunned.Lena was
Frederick glared at his son, who was looking at him. "What, didn't you hear what I said?"Anthony said in a calm voice, "Got it.""How is she doing now? Where have you arranged for her to be?""Dad, don't worry, she's doing fine," Anthony continued measuring."It better be this way, because if you dare do anything to my people, you're not going to have a good time either."Frederick was stubborn. After eating a bit and losing his appetite, he put the bowls back.Seeing his son moving sluggishly, he couldn't help but impatiently snap at him, "Hurry up and get the prosthetic done for me. I'm only giving you three days. Can you do it?"Anthony put away the tape measure, feeling a bit impatient."Dad, for just three days, you might as well use a walking stick instead of getting a prosthetic. Can my prosthetic even compare to an ordinary one?"Frederick was really frustrated and smacked him on the arm."What kind of prosthetic do you have, and how long does it take?""My prosthet