Micah showed Serenity the photos of the villa. Serenity looked at the photos and wondered what had happened to Summer. She felt heartbroken thinking of the once bright woman being tortured into such a state. Maybe her past had made her empathize with Summer’s encounter. They arrived at a cafe, and Lucas was waiting for them in a private room. Lucas wasn’t surprised that Jackson had come along.“It’s been a long time since we last met, Jackson,” Lucas greeted him. “I wish we didn't have to meet each other at all,” Jackson said. “Sorry to disappoint you.” A childish voice stopped their banter. “Are you the Uncle Lucas who has always liked Mommy?” Lucas looked at the face that resembled Jackson. It reminded him of the time he had met Jackson when they were young. Jackson had been a little older than Micah currently. They were at a party, but Jackson sat by the side and wasn’t bothered about the happenings. However, Jackson would smile at the adults when they approached
Jackson stared at the screen and suddenly said, “What if we bring Summer to the psychiatric hospital for a test to prove that she isn’t mentally ill? The Hope family can’t argue anymore, then.” “In that case, you have to make sure that Summer is mentally healthy. Secondly, you have to get her out of the villa before the Hope family contacts the police. The security system is a major problem for you. Thirdly, we have to wait for a certain time for Summer’s mental health report. We can’t let them know our plans, otherwise, they have the absolute right to terminate the test.” Lucas told them the difficulties that they would face. Serenity took a deep breath. “I think Summer isn’t completely mentally ill. At the very least, she wasn’t in the very beginning. However, she has endured so many years of torture. It’s impossible to determine how sick she is now.” “You want to bet on it?” Jackson asked. Serenity hesitated.“I’ll help you if you decide to bet on it. I have a way to solv
Serenity had given birth to a genius. The computer expert kept quiet. The Stanton residence security system was notorious for being tight. If Micah could hack their security system, his skills should be more than enough to hack the Hope family’s villa’s system. About 30 minutes later. “There are several loopholes that can be breached, do we have to disable this system now?” Micah asked. “No, not now. I’ll inform you when it’s the right time,” Serenity hurriedly said. “Okay.” Micah nodded and started playing games on his laptop. On the other side, Jackson and Lucas were working on how to get Summer out of the villa after the security system broke down. “How many men do you have on hand?” Jackson asked.“Ten bodyguards who can fight well. What about you?” “About the same. Some of them will sneak in to get Summer. If they are caught, the others can barge in to help them.” “Great!” Both of them were on the same page. "I’ll arrange a psychiatrist for Summer’s mental
Serenity's dry heaving could be heard from the bathroom."What's going on? Is she sick?" Lucas asked anxiously."I'm not sure," Jackson replied with a frown."Not sure?! Aren't you her husband? How can you not even know if she's sick?" Lucas questioned.Jackson's eyes darkened, and he coldly replied, "What right do you have to question me? Like I said, I'm her husband, and caring for her is my responsibility. Watch your words and don't overstep your boundaries!"Lucas' expression stiffened abruptly. Yes, what right did he have? He didn't even know if he still held a place in Serenity's heart. He didn't know if she considered him a friend or someone she wanted to avoid."Lucas, I don't care what your intention is for helping Serenity, but remember this: Serenity is my wife, for life. Don't ever entertain any inappropriate thoughts. The person she loves is me!" Jackson's voice issued a cold warning, causing Lucas' face to pale.However, Lucas couldn't refute anything because he si
Her son's adorable reaction filled Serenity's heart with warmth. Her son was truly a blessing! Unable to resist, she leaned down and showered his tender little face with affectionate kisses.The little boy's cheeks flushed red. Hmm... He really liked his mother's kisses, but being kissed in front of so many people made him feel embarrassed.Still, Serenity couldn't help herself and continued to shower him with more kisses, finding his blushing cheeks even more endearing.When Lucas saw this heartwarming scene, his eyes looked down with a mix of emotions. Serenity was happy now. He knew this, didn't he? But seeing it with his own eyes stirred up a complicated blend of feelings within him. He... wished for her happiness, yet couldn't help but regret not being the one to bring her that joy!Serenity woke her son up at 11 PM. Because their operation was scheduled for late at night, she had let him take a nap after dinner.Micah rubbed his sleepy eyes and yawned. Soon, his beautif
In Summer's somber gaze, a glimmer of hope emerged. Her lips trembled, and tears welled up in her misty eyes. "Okay... I... I will cooperate, I will... cooperate!" she stuttered.As her words trailed off, tears streamed down Summer's cheeks.Serenity took out a tissue and gently wiped away Summer's tears.From their recent conversation, it appeared that Summer was at least somewhat coherent.After a moment, Summer whispered, "Clara… how is she... doing?""She's doing well. She has opened a little store. Her son is in elementary school now, and she's expecting her second child soon. Also, her case has been overturned, and it's been proven that she was wrongly imprisoned. The people who framed her were all punished," Serenity replied.Summer's eyes seemed to flicker with a hint of solace, and she softly said, "I'm glad to hear that...""Alright, you should get some rest. When we reach the doctor's office later, you will undergo an evaluation, so things will be quite hectic," Seren
That woman seemed close to Lucas Gomez too.Could it be? Could she be the one who took Summer away? Her thoughts were interrupted when she noticed a person standing at the door, startling her. It was… Harry.When did he enter the room? She didn't notice.Ever since they got married, they had slept in separate rooms, a fact that Joyce found embarrassing. To the outside world, she acted as if she was the one who wanted personal space, but deep down, she knew it was because Harry had never fully accepted her, shutting her out of his world.Right now, he stood before her, questioning her with a cold expression. "Who's missing? Who was taken away?" "It's...It's nothing. I'll take care of it," Joyce replied, forcing herself to calm down. Harry slowly walked into the room and approached Joyce. He asked again, "Who's missing?" His voice chilled the air, making it feel like an interrogation. In fact, Joyce felt like he might have already guessed something.Joyce's lips trembled s
In the past, Nathan, the deceased young master of the Gerhold family, and Harry were once close friends until they had a falling out over Summer. Harry became the fool who was betrayed by his best friend and his fiancée.Harry would never forget Nathan's hurtful words."Harry, you don't understand Summer at all. If you did, you wouldn't say such things!""What, do you think you understand her? Yes, you understand her so well, don't you? Is it because you've been in her bed? She's great in bed, isn't she? That must be why you're so obsessed with her! But too bad, Summer is just my plaything!"In a fit of anger, Nathan punched Harry, leading to a physical altercation between the two. In the end, they were both injured.Before leaving, Nathan uttered a cryptic sentence, "Harry, you're so blind. I can't believe I actually envy you!" Sadly, Harry would never get an explanation, as Nathan was now gone.As Harry pondered these memories, his expression darkened. "Are you suggesting t