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Tess, perched on a little couch, looked up at Zara with a hint of annoyance.Zara, seasoned by years in the workforce, was not bothered by the chilly welcome. "Tess, I think I'm onto the real perpetrator behind the poisoning incident. I just need you to point them out, if you could—""Zara, hold on a sec."Leah cut her off, and Zara stopped mid-sentence.In a gentle voice, Leah said to Tess, "Tess, I know it's been tough with everything about the kids, but that's exactly why we've got to catch the bad guy. We have to make them pay for what they did, right?"It was after one in the morning, way past bedtime. Tess looked wiped out, her eyes red from lack of sleep.She could not think about sleeping until they caught the culprit, however, so she finally nodded.Zara tried to speak again, but Leah jumped in before her. "Yosef, your turn."Zara was silent as she glanced at the man.They were in a study, not a bedroom. Yosef stood by the door since the room was full of ladies.Ever
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Zara took a deep breath and turned to Tess again, asking with concern, "So, Tess, do you have a grudge against anyone?"Tess held her head, looking distressed. "My head's all mixed up now. I can't think. I just can't remember..."Zara handed Tess the tablet. "I had Mary pull up the surveillance from last night. We took pictures of everyone who went upstairs. Go through these and tell me if you see anyone who might want to hurt your children to get back at you."Tess flipped through the pictures. After a few, she stopped, her eyes popping wide open. "It's her! I'm sure of it!"Zara saw a young woman on the screen. "Who is she?"Tess' voice was filled with anger. "My sister. She's always been jealous because I married into the Hoster family. She uses our mom's favoritism to make my life hard. She has never really wanted to help with my children. She's the one behind this!"Zara was confused. Did they not have the same mom? The point, however, was not that.The suspect was found.
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Yosef never gave explanations.He never felt the need to justify his actions to anyone.Standing at the top of the stairs, he peered down into the darkness that stretched beyond the open front door.It was way past bedtime.Yosef glanced over. "Go get some sleep. The Hosters have set up a room for you."Without thinking, Leah blurted out, "And you?"Yosef's eyes narrowed just a bit. He did not like people poking into his business. Leah pressed her lips together. "I just mean if Marigold doesn't see you in the morning, she'll ask me where you've gone. What should I tell her?""Just wing it." Yosef walked away but paused to add, "Tess is upset and might not make much sense. Tomorrow, you tell Marigold about the culprit Zara found, okay?"Leah's gaze flickered. "The culprit Zara found."Sure, Zara had figured it out too, but Yosef was the one who had really cracked the case earlier with Tess.Still, he made a point of telling Leah to credit Zara with the discovery.Leah kept he
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Yosef gave her a cold look. "Didn't you say you wanted to pay for the ride?"Zara gritted her teeth. Yosef no longer drove slowly. He floored the gas pedal, speeding up in a second and whipping around a big mountain curve. Zara was not ready, and her body slammed against the car door, only to be yanked back by the seatbelt.The bump did not hurt her, but she felt really frustrated. Her eyes were red and angry as she glared at him.Yosef's hand tightened on the wheel. He slowed down just a little. His voice was sharp. "I never knew you were so fiery. Nothing I do is right, whether I agree with you or not."If anyone else had said those words, they might have sounded like they were saying, "I just don't know what to do with you," or "You're really giving me a hard time." The words would contain a kind of loving frustration. It was Yosef who said them, however, so all Zara could hear was annoyance.Zara was the kind of person who was usually calm and patient. She was able to keep h
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Just because she made him mad, he got to do whatever he wanted? Who decided that? Probably him, right?He thought he could call all the shots!Zara was too mad to even talk. Yosef touched his mouth, which was bleeding. She had bitten him like a wildcat.He cleared his throat. "Stay put and don't give me that look again." The mountain road was all twists and turns.Zara pushed down her anger, sat back down, and held onto the handle.Yosef changed gears, let off the brake, and drove down the hill.He did not ask where she lived, and she did not tell him. She knew he knew.She thought she was out of his reach, yet he was still keeping an eye on every move she made.At last, they got to the bottom of the mountain and onto the main road. The road was straight, and the lights were bright. Yosef finally took a moment to look at the woman next to him.Zara was leaning against the door with her eyes closed, looking really tired. Her breathing was heavy, and her forehead was wrinkled wi
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Zara had a deep sleep and only woke up when the clock showed it was already after seven in the morning.She was in a shared hospital ward, separated from the next bed by a curtain. She could hear the other patient's family chatting and checking in on them even with the curtain. However, her side was silent.Yosef was gone.She was not sure when he left, probably sometime last night.Zara never really expected Yosef to stay with her in the hospital all night.Westwood winters were chilly, and the window was open by a small crack. It let in the gentle morning breeze. Her bed was near the window, and it felt cool, so she snuggled deeper into her blanket.Her head was still spinning a little, and her muscles ached from the fever that had broken.She figured Stefan would be awake by now, so she grabbed her phone and called him.He picked up quickly.After a cough, Zara said, "Mr. Schmidt, I took care of the Hoster family's issue last night.""What happened?" he asked.Zara explai
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At the Hoster family's house, breakfast was underway.Marigold looked up at the sound and saw Leah and Tess coming down the stairs while chatting and laughing. They seemed as close as best friends, just as Zara had imagined the night before.Although Marigold's brows creased for a moment, she quickly smoothed her expression. "Ms. Nox, you've been so helpful, looking after Tess and the kids last night."Leah pulled out a chair for Tess and said with a warm smile, "Oh, Madam Hoster, it's nothing. Yosef holds you in high regard, and I think of you as my own grandma. Those kids are like my nephews, so it's only natural I'd help out."Tess, feeling moved, took Leah's hand and sat down together.Marigold gave a soft smile. "I heard Yosef had to leave last night. Was it something urgent?"Leah answered, "Yes, a work emergency. Yosef wanted me to say sorry on his behalf for leaving so suddenly. He promised to visit the Hoster estate again soon and spend time with you. Until then, I'm her
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After Zara's IV drip finished, it was just after eight in the morning. She lay in the hospital bed, her hair a mess as she thought about checking out and heading back to the hotel. She planned to rest until the afternoon and then go to the office.As she was about to throw back her blanket, she heard a long, teasing call, "Honey." It echoed from the door. Zara's eyes flickered with annoyance. She peeked out from behind the curtain. Of course, it was Yaxley.He spotted her too, and his grin grew wider. "Ms. Lowry, you're awake? Perfect timing! I brought you breakfast. Have it while it's still warm."Yaxley had his arms full of big and small bags, which he set down on the bedside table. "I wasn't sure what you'd like, so I got a little of everything. Choose whatever you fancy."Zara watched him closely, feeling uneasy. "How did you find out I was in the hospital?"Did Stefan tell him? She had not given Stefan the details of her hospital or ward number. How did he find her so accur
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Harper's kisses were always teasing, intentionally awakening her senses.Their tongues tangled, taking her breath away. When she felt like she could not breathe and instinctively grabbed at his shirt, Harper let go and kissed his way down to her chin, neck, and chest.She could not resist him.Shelby was torn. She did not have to hold back her body's needs and reactions, especially since they could not end their marriage just yet. He was her husband, after all, so why should she deny herself? She decided to make the most of it.Men could easily separate love from physical desire, and women could too. Shelby did not think that accepting Harper's touches meant she liked him. It was just about meeting a need.She would just get that over with.Shelby's fingers gripped the sheets tightly as Harper kissed her growing belly. She was six months along, and her belly was a little bigger. The thought of their child made his heart melt, and he kissed her several more times before suddenly s
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Shelby made a sound of agreement, her back sore from sitting too long. She leaned back against Harper without much thought. She was busy with her work and not in the mood for conversation.Harper quickly got the gist of the case file. In short, it was a classic example of someone facing the consequences of their own actions.In the western part of Starville, there was a middle school and a vocational school. The two schools were just a street apart. Not all, but at least 80% of the vocational school students were troublemakers.One of those students, Yered, often rounded up his gang to shake down the middle school kids for their money.Since last year, the bullies had been targeting Steven Scott, a middle schooler. They would often demand money from him. Steven was shy and scared, so he never stood up to them and just handed over the cash.However, this time, as he was walking with a girl from his class, the bullies blocked their path again. They started to pick on the girl becaus
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Samantha was really happy. She lifted her finger elegantly and said softly, "One step at a time. First, we'll make sure the child is gone. Then, we'll push them to divorce, and in the end, when she's weak from losing the baby, we'll take care of her." If Shelby died as Harper's wife, then Harper would get everything, and that would be bad. The two women agreed. While reclining on their bamboo chairs, they started dreaming about their perfect future—one with the Young family and the other with all the money. Since the foot masseuse could not hear or speak, they talked freely, not worried about anyone overhearing them. After the massage, they even went to eat together. The masseuse quietly cleaned up and tidied the room. Then, she headed straight for the lookout point. The resort was in the mountains, with lots of trees and streams. The lookout was up high, with a great view of all the little mountains. It was a beautiful spot that every guest at the hotel made sure to visit.
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Adalee was doubtful. "Is it really that serious? Our husband doesn't like that dowdy wife or the eldest son. Even if he's started to favor Harper more because of his marriage to the Lambert family, that still won't affect our children.""Our husband used to leave the company matters to our sons, but now he's handing them over to Harper. Who knows what the future holds?" Samantha said with a hint of malice. "We can't take that risk. We can't let Harper get too much leverage. We can't let him and his child have too great a chance to win."Adalee could see Samantha was desperate and asked anxiously, "What are you thinking of doing? She's a lawyer. She knows the law, and she's the sole heir to the Lambert family."Samantha's eyes suddenly became slits. "That's right, she's the only one who will inherit the Lambert family's fortune. With that kind of money, there are loads of people who want to trick her or get their hands on it. "She's a lawyer, not a superhero. Just wait. I'll make
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It was Shelby's first visit to the Youngs' place, and by chance, she walked in on his father's so-called second and third wives being snide to Harper. His dad had not lifted a finger to help. It seemed like this was not a one-off occurrence.Was that the way they always treated him?Harper, taken aback by her blunt question, nearly slammed on the brakes. What?"Me, being pushed around in the family? That's just because I can't be bothered..." Who would waste their time arguing with a bunch of women or stoop so low as to fight with their dad's other women? That would be so embarrassing, right?However, he stopped himself mid-sentence.Because he suddenly realized that by saying that, he was making it sound like he felt bad for being 'picked on' at home.Harper slowed the car down and glanced at Shelby. Her eyebrows were knitted together, and she looked really serious. She was definitely not happy.He almost smiled, but he pushed it back down. He swallowed hard and changed his voi
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Harper waited until Wrenley had said enough, andthen he spoke up."I just don't get you. Your family's loaded, my grandparents are laidback, and Dad doesn't even like you. Why stick to him? Just divorce him, take half his stuff, go home, and hang out with some young models. "That'd be way better than sticking to a lost cause. You've got no ambition."If it were Shelby, she would have left by then if he had not trapped her by getting her pregnant and holding something over her head. Why couldn't his mom be more like his wife?"In your dreams!"Wrenley, with tears in her eyes, scoffed. "The Young family wasn't always so fancy. I married him, and he promised me the moon. 'A good wife helps me reach my dreams, and I'll pay her back in gold.' And then what? "Once the Young family made it big, he just kept bringing in more women and their kids. How can I accept that? I'll fight him to the end, even if it kills me!"Harper sighed. "You want to fight him, I don't. Shelby and her baby
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"An old friend?" Zara questioned. "If an old friend wanted to see me, they should be visiting the cemetery, not here."Only a very few people knew she was still alive.Shawn asked, "Is it a man or a woman?""A young man. He also said something else...""What did he say?"The butler hesitated, then relayed, "He said... The miss tricked him, and now she owes him for it."Zara was speechless.The garden fell silent for a moment, with only the whisper of the summer wind rustling through the flowers.Seconds later, Shawn set aside his tablet and smiled slightly. "Really? That sounds fun. Get him to come in. I'd like to meet him too."Zara had thought it was just a joke, but when the butler led the visitor in, she stood up in astonishment.It was him!...In Parnova, the sun shone brightly.However, in Starville, the weather was turning.The sky had been clear when Harper left home in the morning. However, when he reached the Youngs' place at noon, he saw the sun hidden behind
