Hearing his answer, Judy couldn't hold back her joy, which surged up from the depths of her heart. She jumped up with excitement and climbed onto him.Lewis caught her with a startled expression, "You can't do strenuous exercise now, be careful."Judy laughed, hugging his neck, "Lewis, you're going to be a dad, we're having a baby."This surprise was so strong that everything had gone so smoothly and happily since she met Lewis: a whirlwind marriage, and now she was pregnant.The joy in Lewis's heart was no less than Judy's.Before meeting Judy, he never expected that life could be like this.From now on, he had another person in the world who needed his protection.On the way back, Judy hummed a song, feeling that the breeze was sweet.Once back home, Judy lay in bed obediently to rest.Judy asked, "Should I tell your family about my pregnancy?""Don't mention it for now," Lewis replied, "Let's wait until the baby is stable, and then tell them after three months.""I'll listen to you
Judy met Avery at the coffee shop downstairs from the Meike Group building.Judy arrived at the coffee shop and saw Avery.Avery: "Judy, you asked me about Aaron's matter; what's the reason? Why are you asking these things?"Judy's response would decide whether Avery would tell the truth or not.Judy also understood Avery's implication; it seemed there was indeed a hidden story.Judy didn't answer but changed the topic instead, "Avery sister, I remember you once wanted to switch jobs. If you have such an idea, I can help you. The salary will definitely be higher than what you're getting now.""It's all about the same no matter which company I go to. I've been used to working at Meike Group and haven't thought much about switching. In fact, I don't want to work in an office anymore. I think being a server would be better, but I don't dare. The salary for servers isn't high, and my family needs the money."Hearing this, Judy suddenly remembered something and said, "Avery sister, would y
"Sold?"Judy thought she had heard wrong and was particularly shocked, "Avery, are you serious, all of the children, sold? Even their own children, they have the heart to sell? That's illegal!""In the small mountain village, people in the past didn't understand the law," Avery said, "Andrew is Aaron's eldest son, the first child in the family, and generally wouldn't be given away. Besides Andrew, Aaron also had three daughters and three sons, all sold."Judy thought of what John had said earlier, that he had three elder sisters and two elder brothers above him, all of whom had died in accidents.Avery said there were three sons besides Andrew, so John must be the third.John's longing for family, his effort to find his relatives, and the truth that he was sold off, not stolen at the train station.The sins of Aaron and Scarlett, now facing retribution, yet forcing John to bear the consequences? Why should John support them?Judy was particularly angry, and she couldn't help but think
Perona, as a mother herself, recognized the instinctual gesture Judy made to protect her belly, indicating that she was pregnant. With a smile, Perona asked, "How many months along are you?"This question took Judy by surprise for a moment before she realized what it meant. "A little less than two months," Judy replied, slightly embarrassed."Not bad," Perona's eyes were filled with warmth. "Make sure to get plenty of rest, especially in the first three months. Don't overwork yourself, and also be careful with your diet. Avoid too many sweet foods; young people tend to like those, but they're not good for the body."Judy felt a warm glow inside. "Thank you, I'll remember that.""Lewis is a good man and will be a great husband and father. Judy, you're very blessed." The two chatted for a while at the coffee shop entrance before parting ways. This scene, however, was caught by Amelia, who happened to be nearby.Amelia had come down from the company's offices; she had an appointment and
A hug doesn't mean anything.Lewis' focus is on who took the picture and sent it.The purpose of the other party is clear.Lewis wanted to call Judy, but it was too abrupt, and since Judy is pregnant, he wouldn't do anything to affect her mood.Lewis ripped up the photo and threw it in the trash, then continued his work as if nothing had happened.Then, Grandma called: "Lewis, come back home for dinner with Judy tonight; I miss my granddaughter-in-law."Lewis didn't hesitate and said, "Sure.""Then come back early," Grandma was very happy.……Judy went straight to John's law firm."John's office is ahead.""Thank you." Judy smiled and walked towards the office.John never had his own office before, but now he is a god in the firm, not only promoted and salary increased but also has his own office.John has fully utilized his expertise, and all the cases he has taken recently have been won.John's reputation is also slowly making a name for himself in the legal circle.Judy stood at th
Lewis saw Judy waiting by the roadside and pulled the car over, opening the door for her.Lewis: "You came to see John?"John's workplace was right nearby, so Lewis naturally guessed that Judy had come to see John.Judy had been debating whether to tell John the truth about his parents and thought she could ask Lewis for help analyzing the situation, so she said, "Didn't I tell you that John found his birth parents? I asked around and found out that John wasn't kidnapped but was sold by his parents. Should I tell him the truth? I just saw that he's doing pretty well now, and I can't bear to say anything."Judy's candor made Lewis very pleased."What's the situation with his parents now?" Lewis asked, genuinely trying to help analyze the situation.Judy gave a general account and continued, "The whole family is like vampires, leeching off of John. His paralyzed brother relies on him, his elderly parents rely on him, and even his five-year-old niece relies on him. He's still single but
"We don't have much contact." Judy looked at Lewis, guessing the meaning behind his question."Why do you ask about this all of a sudden?" It was the first time Lewis had initiated a conversation about Susan since they had been together.Thinking about Susan, Judy felt very complex."Just asking out of curiosity." Lewis warned, "Try to minimize contact. Even if it's been twenty-plus years as sisters, if the person's character is not good, there's no need to keep in touch."In the past, Lewis would have spared some thought for their sisterhood and not been so blunt.Now that Susan had sent the photos, it was clear that she harbored animosity towards Judy, and as her husband, Lewis naturally wanted to protect Judy.Judy nodded, "I understand."Soon, the two arrived at the old mansion.Lewis led Judy into the house, and his grandmother came down the stairs from upstairs, "The granddaughter-in-law is here, I miss you so much."Grandma really loved Judy and smiled broadly whenever she saw
Isabella is a proud woman; if no one calls her, she won't come downstairs to eat. After they left, Isabella scolded Antonio: "Why didn't you call me for dinner when everyone was eating?"Antonio deliberately teased Isabella, saying, "I thought you weren't hungry since you didn't come downstairs. Are you hungry now? I can ask the kitchen to heat up the food again, and you can still eat."Isabella glared at Antonio, "Judy has you all enchanted; as your mother-in-law, I didn't even get a greeting when I arrived, and you didn't even say goodbye when I left. I'm not dead yet."Antonio laughed, "You're only hurting yourself. They came back for dinner after a long time, and you were scowling. Who could be happy in that atmosphere?""You all seemed quite happy just now," Isabella snorted coldly, "As for this daughter-in-law, I won't acknowledge her."Isabella stewed in her anger alone in the living room, thinking about how over the years, besides Judy, there was someone else who could influen
Serina subconsciously glanced at Lewis, who was standing in front of Judy's tombstone. Could it be for him?During these days, Lewis had been very quiet, and his daily routine was to perform the funeral rites for Judy and accompany her on her final journey.He no longer shed tears, but he also had no smile, as if he were just an empty shell.People lined up to offer flowers in their hands, stood in silence in front of Judy's grave for a few seconds, and then walked away, one after another. The funeral lasted until 10 o'clock in the morning.Lewis unexpectedly spoke, addressing his grandmother, "Grandma, let everyone go back. I'll stay here a little longer to keep Judy company."He hadn't spoken for a long time, and when Lewis finally did, his voice was extremely hoarse, and it had changed a bit.The grandmother's eyes were moist, and she nodded in agreement, asking Antonio to see the relatives and friends off.People gradually left, and in the end, only a few people, including Serena,
The helicopter arrived in Birmingham and landed in the backyard of Lewis's villa, where Lewis disembarked carrying the urn."Judy, we're home," he whispered softly, his tone gentle.The others also got off the helicopter, and Antonio, who had already received the news, had prepared a memorial hall at home.After a year, Judy finally returned, but in such a manner.Antonio was waiting at home, and it was only when he saw Lewis holding the urn and getting off the helicopter that he truly believed Judy had passed away, and what Isabella had said on the phone was true.Soon after,The news of Judy's death spread, shocking everyone. How could someone who was fine before suddenly pass away?In the eyes of outsiders, Judy was a person who had survived a shipwreck.Steven also received the news and quickly went to Lewis's house.A memorial hall was set up, with a coffin placed in the hall, and Judy's urn was placed inside the coffin.Lewis invited high monks to perform a funeral service for J
As Hannah said, even if it was a heart-wrenching pain, Lewis would still want to listen. He wanted to know what Judy experienced before her death.Hannah continued, "Judy was afraid of dying because she couldn't bear to leave you and Angel, but we did our best, and the doctors were helpless. She didn't want to die in the hospital; it seemed she was very averse to hospitals. After the doctor said there was no hope, she asked us to take her away, so I took her home, and she passed away in the attic room...""At that time, I promised her to fulfill her last wishes. She couldn't let go of you and Angel, so I went to your side, impersonated Judy, and took care of you and Angel in her place. But I couldn't do it, and in the end, I chose to make you dislike me, to give up on the marriage voluntarily."Hannah paused for a moment and gave a bitter smile, "Judy died when you loved her the most. You will never be able to let go of her for the rest of your life. Judy thought that if you didn't lo
Hannah was worried and wanted to find Lewis.She called the grandmother and only then learned that Lewis was hospitalized in the hospital next door.Taking advantage of the fact that neither Kim nor Guy were in the hospital, Hannah removed the IV needle from the back of her hand and was about to sneak out.However, just as she stepped out of the room, Kim returned from outside: "Sister, where are you going?""I..." Hannah stammered.Kim immediately guessed: "You want to find Lewis? I forbid you to go. You just had surgery. What are you going to do looking for Lewis? He already knows you're not Judy. If he gets angry and hurts you, what then?"Hannah said, "But I can't hide either. Lewis is ill, and everything is because of me. I should go. I owe it to Judy.""You don't owe anyone anything. Judy couldn't have been saved anyway. Even if you hadn't used Judy's heart, someone else would have," Kim said, "Anyway, I won't let you go.""Kim, why are you so heartless?" Hannah got angry, "Judy
Many children nowadays actually understand that the dead are buried beneath the graves.Angel opened her big eyes, which were clear and naive.Such a look, who wouldn't feel heartache upon seeing it?Lewis forced himself to sit up, leaning against the tombstone, his hand stroking it, not knowing how to explain to his daughter.Angel looked at Louis again, "Who is underneath this?"Louis really didn't know how to answer. He glanced at Lewis.Angel's gaze then shifted to Avery, wanting an answer from him.But no one had the heart to tell Angel such a cruel answer.Just when everyone found it hard to speak, Angel reached out her small hand to touch the tombstone and asked softly, "Is my mother buried here?"Angel's words shocked the three of them. How did Angel know?Could it be that there is truly a mother-daughter connection?Seeing that the adults were all silent, Angel suddenly burst into tears, "Mommy, it's mommy, I want my mommy."Angel cried her heart out, and Lewis held his daugh
When a person is at their most helpless and desperate, they hope for miracles, they wish for time to go back.The rain continued to fall, and the temperature at night was very low, so cold that it made people shiver.Lewis lay on the grave like a walking corpse, devoid of any vitality.Louis walked over with an umbrella and held it above his head: "Boss, don't do this. If Judy sees you like this from heaven, she will be upset."Lewis's eyes were open, but it was as if he couldn't see or hear anything. He didn't care about anything or listen to anyone. He just wanted to be closer to Judy by staying close to the grave.God couldn't hear his hysterical cries or see his heart-wrenching pain."Boss," Louis crouched down and persuaded him, "The rain is getting heavier, let's go back first."Lewis's eyes slightly shifted, finally finding a focal point: "Judy is afraid of the cold and the dark. I can't leave her alone here. I need to accompany her.""Boss, I know you're in a lot of pain, but
Isabella's face showed sadness, "Lewis definitely can't handle it. How can a person endure the loss of their loved one twice?"Isn't that like rubbing salt into a wound?"If he can get through this, then we won't have to worry in the future. But if he can't..." The grandmother didn't finish her sentence.Everyone knew the implications of what could happen....Cemetery.The dimly lit cemetery was quite eerie, and someone with a timid nature would probably be terrified to visit.The weather changed abruptly, and a light drizzle began to fall.Lewis, with Judy on his mind, stumbled towards Judy's tombstone after getting out of the car.There were only a few lamps in the cemetery, and one of them happened to be pointing in the direction of Judy's tombstone, making it easy for Lewis to find it at once."Judy, Judy!"Lewis was too eager and overwhelmed with grief. When he saw Judy's tombstone, the sorrow in his heart surged like a floodgate being opened, pouring out. He was walking too qui
The grandmother sighed, "Lewis found out about Judy's passing and couldn't bear the blow.""Lewis knows?" Serina was astonished, "And you all knew too?"Louis was surprised, "Serina, you knew about it early on?"Serina was among the first to know."Yes, Hannah told me before," Serina said, "I was worried that Lewis wouldn't be able to handle it, so I didn't dare to tell him. How did he find out?""Paper can't wrap up fire," Louis said, "Once Hannah fell and was hospitalized, it was impossible to keep it a secret.""Then when Lewis went out just now..." Serina immediately became worried, "What if something happens to him, or he gets the wrong idea?"Avery said, "He probably went to the cemetery to see Judy."The grandmother quickly said, "Louis, go to the cemetery right away and keep an eye on him. Don't let him do anything foolish.""Okay, grandma, don't worry, I'll go there now," Louis assured her.Louis and Avery went together.Serina took the grandmother back to the hotel first, wh
Lewis was emotionally out of control, looking at Hannah's face, he wished he could peel off her skin.That was the face of his wife.He wished he could dig out her heart, for it belonged to his wife.Hannah was unworthy, unworthy of possessing everything that belonged to Judy.If it weren't for this heart, how could he have been deceived and confused, mistaking Hannah for his wife? All the familiarity that Hannah gave him was because of this heart.Angel recognized Hannah as her mother, and that was also because of this heart.In Lewis's eyes, Hannah was the murderer, one of those responsible for Judy's death.Hannah did not defend herself; she knew that Lewis was in a state of rage and would not listen to anything.No one could accept such a thing.Lewis wanted to strangle Hannah, but looking at that face, he couldn't bring himself to do it; it was no different from killing Judy himself.The people outside the room couldn't see what was happening inside, but they could hear it.Reali