“Ava’s been in a car accident. It’s not pretty. She wants to see you one last time before she goes.” Madeline’s footsteps halted as her heart began to thrum erratically. Taking a deep breath, she had a feeling that this could be a test from Daniel and Ava. How could Ava suddenly get into a car accident? No way, she would definitely be alright! Madeline thought to herself quietly as she stared at Daniel in annoyance. “I don’t know this person you speak of. Please leave me alone.” She hurriedly made her way off, but her heartstrings were pulled taut in her chest. Daniel’s gaze was sorrowful as he stared at Madeline’s decisively retreating figure. “Do you have to be so heartless, Madeline? Ava was your best friend. Do you want her to leave the world without closure at all?” Madeline heard Daniel clearly for she had not made it too far when he spoke. However, her heart was adamant. Still, Madeline trembled as she took out her phone to inquire the moment she turned a corne
Madeline’s teary eyes widened. She was certain that she had not hallucinated that voice. As she lifted her head, she stared at Ava’s small grin while she smiled at her with her big eyes blinking. Ava was alive. Madeline’s heart was conflicted. Her feelings were mixed with a little frustration but also largely relief. Ava shot up energetically as she took in the daze Madeline was in. She quirked a proud brow at Madeline. “Are you finally admitting me to be your good friend, Miss Vera Quinn?” “...” Madeline was speechless. Amidst the silence, Madeline felt someone approach her from behind. Straightening herself and turning her head, she watched Daniel enter the room. His elegant and poised features were tinted with a subtle hint of excitement as his eyes glistened with tears. It dawned on Madeline that this was indeed a test. Despite having her doubts, she had decided to trust them in the end. It was because she was truly afraid that the people she cared about woul
‘You’re still alive, Maddie. ‘Not to mention that your life’s great now. ‘Thank goodness…’ Having admitted her identity, Madeline told the two of her experiences the past three years as well as what she planned to do.With reddened eyes, Ava sniffed and turned to look at a despondent Daniel. “No way, Maddie. Don’t tell me you’re actually going to marry Jeremy again! He almost killed you! It’s because of the news of your marriage to Jeremy that forced Dan and me to use such a way to get you to admit that you’re Maddie.” With that, Ava proudly bumped her shoulder with Madeline’s. “I knew you still cared about me, Maddie. You get full marks for this test!” Madeline smiled before gathering her emotions, becoming serious. “My marriage with Jeremy is a must. I have to marry him.” “Why?” Ava could not understand. “Did you forget how he and Meredith used to treat you?” “It’s because of how they used to treat me that I must marry him again.” Madeline’s gaze was determined. “I’l
Madeline was already out the door when she heard Meredith shout the words. A spark of hope flickered in her frosty eyes. Her heart raced as well, way past what her body could take. While still suspicious, she slowly turned around and lifted her cold gaze. “You do know that such a fact will not suddenly make you an innocent woman.” Meredith’s reddened eyes glared at her. “I’m not lying! Your child is still alive. I only told you it’s dead just to make you feel horrible. I hid your child away so that I could use him as a bargaining chip someday!” Madeline stilled her heart and emotions as she slowly made her way back to Meredith. “Where’s your evidence? Tell me why I should believe you.” “Would you rather believe that your child lives or is dead?” Meredith shot back with a smirk, for she knew that Madeline cared deeply about the child she had never gotten a chance to see!It would definitely never cross Madeline’s mind that her child had been by her side this entire time! Me
She shook her head and stared at Felipe in confusion, which led him to tell her a shocking excerpt of the past. She finally understood the heaviness of the secret Felipe held in his heart… Before she could even digest Felipe’s story, Madeline received a call from Jeremy. Gentleness returned to his eyes as he watched Madeline leave. “I am no gentleman, after all. For what gentleman would push the woman he loves to the arms of a nemesis?” He smiled faintly, a dangerous glint sparkling in his eyes. Following Jeremy’s request, Madeline arrived at the lobby of Whitman Corporations. Just as she was about to walk in, Jeremy exited from the glass doors. The man oozed with nobility with every casual step he took. Setting his eyes on Madeline, the frost in his gaze immediately thawed into gentle warmth. “You sounded impatient on the phone. Did you need something?” Madeline asked with a smile. “Yeah.” Jeremy took Madeline’s hand and walked to the car. After hopping in, Mad
Jeremy’s sudden kiss stunned Madeline. He said he loved her. He loved a woman who looked just like the ex-wife he hated. It was ridiculous. ‘You never spared me a glance when I treasured you and regarded you as my one and only. ‘So how dare you tell me you love me when my heart has given up and there’s nothing but hatred left? ‘It’s too late, Jeremy Whitman.‘Even if you’ve fallen for me now, it can’t heal and mend the ruthless wounds you’ve inflicted on my heart.’Giving the excuse that she was unwell, Madeline turned away from Jeremy’s kiss. Still, she had ‘happily’ accepted Jeremy’s marriage proposal. Staring at the cerulean sea, Madeline found herself relating the hatred in her heart like the tides and waves before her. ‘This is what you owe me, Jeremy. It’s time you paid it back.’Jeremy’s heart tightened as he stared quietly at the enchanting smile on Madeline’s face, the spark in his eyes turning dull.Had he been even the slightest bit aware, perhaps he wo
Even though the ceremony was against her heart’s wishes, she was glad to at least have Jackson as her flower boy. Amidst the attendees, she found that Eloise and Sean had come to give their blessings as well. In a way, it could be said that she had gotten her parent’s approval. Meanwhile, Mrs. Whitman only seemed irked about the situation. One of Mrs. Whitman’s friends, who was also a rich man’s wife, came over to congratulate her. “What a great daughter-in-law this is, Mrs. Whitman. She’s rich, good at her job, and beautiful. You’ve got to be satisfied this time, right?” “So what if she’s rich? It’s not like the Whitman family is broke! You can find beautiful girls all over the world. Her appearance is only average!” Mrs. Whitman rolled her eyes disdainfully at Madeline who was drinking with the other guests. After turning around, she found Eloise and Sean and immediately went over to talk to them. “Mr. and Mrs. Whitman, I couldn’t believe Meredith was a fake when I hear
Madeline’s expression changed at her words. Birthmark. Her plan would be forced to end should Eloise speak of the birthmark on her body. “What birthmark?” Jeremy asked curiously. “It’s a but—” “I’m feeling a little dizzy, Jeremy…” Madeline’s brows furrowed just as Eloise began to describe the butterfly-shaped birthmark. She then leaned weakly against Jeremy. His attention immediately went back to Madeline. He carried her right away. “I’ll send you to the hospital.” “It’s alright, I think I’m just tired,” Madeline replied softly as she leaned against his shoulder. Eloise and Sean’s eyes shone inexplicably with concern as they watched Jeremy carry Madeline away. The night darkened while the evening wind rustled the leaves of the tree in front of the window frame. Madeline lay on the bed with her eyes closed, pretending to be asleep even though she was hardly even drowsy. Tonight was their first night as a married couple, and while she had no idea what Jeremy w
Gina, who was standing at the door, saw this scene and was about to walk in when she was stopped by her husband.“Stop causing more trouble. Do you really want your son to be a bachelor for the rest of his life?”“Who said I'm going to make trouble? I’m going to tell them that I agree to this marriage now, okay?”Her husband was startled. “You’re agreeing to this?”Gina was about to answer when out of the corners of her eyes, she suddenly caught a glimpse of the lights in the room. It was followed by cheers and applause from inside.Ava pulled herself out of Daniel's embrace. She was surprised to find Madeline and Jeremy, her parents, and even Tom and Maisie slowly approaching them with smiles on their faces.Ava stared blankly at Madeline. Then, she finally understood that they had all worked together to arrange this.Only she and Daniel’s parents were kept in the dark.Daniel had never thought of leaving her at all. He just used a different approach to let her know that she w
Upon hearing this, Gina slowly stopped.She never thought that Ava still had some respect for her in her heart.This really surprised her.However, she soon heard Madeline stand up for Ava. “Ava, you respect them, but have they ever respected you? Respect should be mutual.”“But Danny will always be their son. If Dan and I insist on getting married, his parents won’t be happy about it for the rest of their lives,” Ava said with a helpless sigh. “I really don't want Dan to be caught in the middle of this matter.”“But Ava…”“Maddie, don't persuade me. You should know best that when you truly love someone, you don't have to stay with them. As long as they’re safe, healthy, and happy, that's enough, isn't it?”There was a smile of relief on Ava's face as if she had already made a final decision in her heart.Madeline wanted to persuade her a little more, but nothing seemed appropriate at this moment.“Ava, are you leaving, then? Are you going to stop looking for him now?”“I've
Daniel's parents, who were secretly observing Ava in the distance, gradually became more and more restless in the car.“Hmph, how dare she say that she has a deep relationship with Dan? It's been so long and she still doesn't know where Dan has gone,” Gina rolled her eyes and complained.Daniel's father glanced at Gina. “Stop being so mean. Right now, the most important thing is to find Dan. Ava isn’t a bad person. In the beginning, you disliked her because she didn’t have parents, money, and power. Now, her parents are alive and well, her mother is extremely rich, and her father is a specialist doctor and professor. What else are you dissatisfied with? Do you really want your son to stay single his entire life?”Gina was not happy when her husband was complaining about her. “Didn't you object at the beginning as well? I agreed with the relationship after that, but your father refused to agree to save his reputation. Why are you blaming me now?”“Stop talking.” Daniel's father in
After Old Master Graham read Daniel's message, he was so angry that his eyes were wide open.‘He just got out of the hospital and he ran away for a woman?‘He even said that if he can't marry that woman, he won't get married in the future?’Old Master Graham would never allow such a thing to happen.However, when he thought about it, he still felt a little nervous.If Daniel really did not get married because of this, would this not be the end of the Graham family?‘I can’t let this happen.’After Ava ran out, she went to find Daniel in all the places she could think of. However, after spending the entire morning, she still could not find Daniel.She tried to call Daniel, and although the call was connected, it was always unanswered.As time passed, Ava felt very tired. She sat down on the chair by the roadside and watched the street where people came and went. Then, a deep sense of loss welled up from the bottom of her heart.‘Dan, have you decided to just give up?‘Are we
“I'll be right back!”Gina hurriedly ran back. Suddenly, she turned back and stopped Ava, who was about to follow her.“Don’t follow me! You’re not welcomed at our house.”Despite Gina's warning, Ava could not stop herself from looking for Daniel.She did not know what was going on. How could Daniel suddenly be discharged by himself? He had obviously been in a coma on the hospital bed. He did not wake up this whole time.On the way there, Ava called Daniel, but Daniel did not answer.Ava did not know if Daniel had his phone with him, but in short, she could not get into contact with him.She wanted so badly to stand in front of Daniel right now, but there was traffic on the way.When Ava followed Gina into the door of Graham Manor, she heard Gina's sharp voice. “What? Dan’s gone? Where did he go? D-Didn't he just wake up? What the hell is going on?”“Look at this and you'll know what's going on." Daniel's father sounded like he was reproaching someone, then he seemed to hand s
Ava stared at the empty ward for a while. Then, she returned to her senses and immediately went to look for Daniel.However, after looking around for a while, Ava could not find Daniel, which made her feel a little nervous.At this time, Gina also came in.She saw that the ward was empty, and Daniel, who was supposed to be lying on the hospital bed, had disappeared.“What’s going on? Where’s Dan? Did the doctor take Dan away?” Gina looked at Ava and asked with an unfriendly expression on her face.Ava was used to Gina's attitude, so she did not bother to argue with Gina. Instead, she replied, “I want to know as well.”“How could you not know? You came before me.”“Dan wasn't in the ward when I came,” Ava said and turned around. “I'll go to the nurse's station and ask.”“Wait.”Gina grabbed Ava, her face was dark.“Ava, let me tell you this. Dan has suffered a lot and gotten a lot of injuries because of you. Because of you, both Naya and her mother have been sent to prison. It
Since Julie was about to think that way, it showed that she was a reasonable person.“Lily.” Julie walked up to Lillian and squatted down, giving her a friendly blessing. “Lily, I really like you. I hope you can be happy every day, and I hope you’ll be able to speak soon.”Lillian was a sensible child. She raised a sweet smile and nodded vigorously, indicating that she acknowledged Julie's blessing.Julie stood up and faced Fabian. Right now, there was a little more admiration in her eyes and a little less of her unwilling persistence before.If one liked someone, one did not necessarily have to stubbornly fight for it.Julie did not say anything and just smiled at Fabian.Fabian did not say anything more either. He bent over and picked Lillian up in his arms. Before turning around, he gave Julie a friendly smile.“Miss Charles, you can still come to me if you need help in the future. After all, I still owe you a favor.”Julie smiled and shook her head. “You stopped owing me an
“I did,” Fabian admitted frankly.Julie thought she would feel embarrassed because of this, but she did not know why she still felt very relaxed. Even so, she still felt a little embarrassed.In order to not make Julie feel embarrassed, Fabian smiled and said, “I wanted to help you get out of that situation, Miss Charles, but I didn't want to cross the line. I also didn’t expect someone to have taken a video and put it on the internet. Lily and I have caused you much trouble. I'm really sorry about that.”Fabian paused as he spoke, then, he glanced at Lillian softly.“But Miss Charles, rest assured, there’ll be no such trouble in the future.”Julie was stunned for a moment when she heard the words, and she inexplicably felt a strong sense of loss coming up from the bottom of her heart.She looked at Fabian suspiciously, and sure enough, the words she heard next made her feel remorseful.“Miss Charles, I’ve found a more suitable school for Lily, and it’s closer to where I work so
The scene of Mr. Martinez causing a ruckus and Fabian coming to the rescue with Lillian at the end was all recorded and posted on the internet.This person was still a little conscientious and had censored Lillian's appearance, but Fabian's figure and face were clearly visible in the video.Patty recognized the person in the video as Fabian at a glance.After seeing the comments below, Patty was even more anxious.“Julie, how could you fall in love with a single father?”Julie frowned. “Yes, I won't deny it. I do have a crush on Mr. Johnson.”“What?”“Tsk tsk… Julie, do you really like this single father?” The look in Mrs. Gill's eyes was very subtle. “Someone dug up all his information, and it turns out that this man is Yorick's younger brother. Back then, Yorick stirred up all kinds of troubles and did whatever he wanted in F Country. His sister, Lana, was also notorious in our circle.”“What? He's Yorick and Lana's younger brother?” Patty was even more nervous, for fear that