Natalie had to go back to work, so she returned to Cordonia two days after Margot got home.Anthony had already prepped everything by then. That afternoon, he personally took Margot and Lilac back to the Morris residence.That was only Margot's second visit to the palace. Still, she sensed something familiar about that luxurious palace.However, she couldn't recall when she had come here except for that time four years ago. Anthony was holding Lilac when they entered the palace. She was so excited that she clapped and exclaimed, "Wow! What a big and beautiful house! Is this your house, Daddy? Can I be the princess of this palace in the future?"Anthony chuckled and stroked Lilac's chubby cheeks lovingly."Of course. You can be the princess of this palace forever if that is what you wish.""Okay! I want to be the princess."Lilac was ecstatic. She sat in the crook of Anthony's arms while scanning the palace endlessly. Her big, round eyes shone with nothing but glee and curiosit
Margot was perplexed by Frederick's words. Just as she was about to speak, Anthony beat her to it. "Dad, I—""Did I allow you to speak?"Frederick's face was stern as he glared. His frightening gaze got Anthony to clamp his mouth shut.When he turned his attention back to Margot, he explained, "I'll make this simpler for you. You can stay for a while. We'll evaluate your performance."In other words, they would kick her out if she performed poorly.How could Margot have known that no matter how she performed, there was no way the family would accept her?All they wanted was Lilac. The purpose behind her temporary stay was to make it easier for Lilac to assimilate into the family. That way, Lilac would no longer need her in the future.Margot wanted to protest, but Anthony whispered in her ear before she could do so. "Take the deal, Margot. Don't worry. I'll handle the rest."Hearing that, Margot kept her thoughts to herself and replied, "Okay."Everyone else was still sizing M
That evening, Natalie sensed something amiss. Deep down, she knew Margot still harbored feelings for Curtis. There might have been a misunderstanding between them.Curtis gazed at Natalie, knowing that she was his only hope. She could help him in clarifying things with Margot.Had Margot been privy to the truth, perhaps she wouldn't have been so callous toward him.As he lay there, he murmured weakly, "She thought I was cheating on her and had a child with another woman."Natalie's expression changed upon hearing that, prompting her to ask, "Are you saying that she misunderstood you?"Curtis hummed in acknowledgment. "What on earth is going on here?"As the anesthesia wore off, pain radiated through his body.Despite his discomfort, Curtis persisted in explaining to Natalie. "Doris' daughter set me up. She took advantage of my drunken state and climbed into my bed."She accused me of sleeping with her and later claimed that she was pregnant with my child. However, it turned o
Curtis found himself grappling with the same question—did it truly bother him that Margot had a child with another man?Curtis acknowledged that indeed, the fact that Margot had a child with someone else did bother him.Yet, dwelling on it seemed futile. What mattered most was winning her back, regardless of past circumstances."You should take some time to think about it. If you truly can't imagine life without her, wait until your leg has healed and then have a proper conversation with her. Remember to use conventional methods to win her over."If the fact that she has a child with someone else bothers you, then perhaps it's best not to interfere further in her life. Margot is a living human being, not your possession."When Natalie thought about how she had finally made a trip back to Amberville, she decided to go home and visit her parents.She had said everything she needed to say. It was up to Curtis to determine his course of action.Before Natalie walked away, she added,
What troubled Margot the most was that Regina would take Lilac away from her every day and only return her at night. Moreover, Lilac wasn't even allowed to attend preschool.Anthony had told her that his mother loved Lilac so much that she wanted her to spend more time with her.Since Lilac would be returned to her at night, Margot didn't dwell on the matter.Anthony was called away early that day due to some matters.Margot suddenly thought about her own work. She hadn't been to her jewelry stores in a long time and was unsure whether her employees were slacking off. She decided to find out. Upon returning to the Morris residence at 7:00 pm after a day of bustling activity, Margot was stopped by the bodyguard."Miss, you're not allowed to enter."Margot's heart skipped a beat when she heard that.She looked at the bodyguard and chuckled, "Why not? I left this place in the morning. I'm Anthony's girlfriend. Don't you recognize who I am?"The bodyguard was standing in the gua
Lilac had no ties to the Morris family. She was her daughter. Suddenly, a surge of excitement overcame Margot. She turned to Zyla and leaned against the car window."I can prove that Lilac has no connection with the Morris family. If you don't believe it, you can...""Zyla, let's go!" Royce exclaimed, effectively cutting off Margot. He then gave Margot a look as if signaling something to her.Margot wasn't foolish. She noticed the way Royce looked at her and understood that he was hinting her not to continue speaking and causing a scene. He would help her get Lilac out.She recalled Royce's words back at Hexa Villa.Anthony even told her not to get too involved with Zyla, for his sister was difficult to deal with. Thus, Margot fell silent and stepped aside.Zyla glanced at her with a mocking smile. "You're so out of your depth."She then instructed the driver to start the car.Margot watched as the car entered the Morris residence. Desperate, she pulled out her phone to cal
Curtis needed to see Margot.What if she disappeared again if he didn't go to Emeria and watch over her?He had worked hard to find her and couldn't let her slip away again.Chester had no choice but to agree to his request. He then went to prepare for the transfer.…Late into the night at Emeria, in Hexa Villa, Margot tossed and turned restlessly. Sleep eluded her as her mind was consumed by thoughts of Lilac.Two days had elapsed, and Royce had yet to retrieve Lilac. Adding to Margot's distress, she found herself unable to reach Anthony. She didn't know what to do.She had reported to the police, but they asked her to wait. But how could Margot wait?Only now did she realize that the Morris family, which Royce had described as formidable, was indeed not to be trifled with. She should have been more assertive and not entered Anthony's family residence.But what use was regret now?Margot curled up at the head of the bed. She couldn't bear the pain, and tears welled up in he
Margot had no idea what Anthony had in mind. Nevertheless, all she wanted was to see Lilac. Thus, she temporarily agreed to his request.It was 3:00 am when Anthony took Margot back to the Morris residence.Regina was in the room. Lilac's face was flushed, and her eyes lifeless as she lay in Regina's arms. She kept murmuring the same word."Mommy. Mommy. I want my mommy."As much as Regina doted on Lilac, she couldn't figure out what was wrong with the latter. Thus, she had no choice but to have Anthony fetch Margot.Before Margot arrived, Regina comforted Lilac while holding her in her arms."Lilac, you'll be fine. Your mom will be here soon. Lilac, be good. Listen to me and eat something, okay?"Since Regina separated Lilac from Margot, Lilac had been refusing to eat or drink, constantly crying for Margot. Regina had always believed that if she treated Lilac well, the latter would soon forget about Margot. But not only did Lilac not forget her Margot, but she also fell ill w