The childish nursery rhyme echoed in Catelyn's ears, and her restless mind was gradually comforted.She kept telling herself in her mind that dreams were the opposite of reality and her father would be fine.She had already left Cedrick, so Elder Mason should not be hurting her father anymore.…Joanne got very worried when she knew that Catelyn had a nightmare last night.Still, the family reunion banquet held by the Atherton family for Quinn was about to start, so Joanne forced Catelyn to go to the top beauty salon for styling and beauty maintenance.Catelyn did not want to look embarrassed at the banquet, so she did not refuse.That was a high-end clubhouse with a private car park that was occupied with all luxury cars at the moment. Joanne had driven her little Pollo and searched for a parking slot for a long time until a guard opened the entry to a reserved parking slot for her.The two entered the clubhouse and were led by the waiter to the top floor.Coincidentally, the
Quinn and a few bodyguards following behind Old Madam Atherton did not dare to approach hastily.Kelly was so frightened that her face turned pale. She secretly took her phone out and called Edwin."Kitty, what are you looking at? The car is parked over there…" asked Joanne.Catelyn stared in the direction where Old Madam Atherton was being held hostage. "There seems to be something wrong going on over there."Feeling confused, Joanne simply went over toward the crowd.From her line of sight, there was someone blocking her view. Joanne quickly took two steps sideways, and then she saw Old Madam Atherton being held at knifepoint.Fresh, red blood was seen oozing out of the slash wound on her neck.Joanne immediately covered her mouth in shock.This old lady… Wasn't she the one Joanne met that day at Worldwide Entertainment Co. when she was looking for Edwin?Catelyn and Joanne ran over and squeezed into the crowd. At that moment, the burly man was negotiating with Kelly. "Get b
The man watched Catelyn and Joanne squeeze out of the crowd."Really? There's a better way? Tell me!" he exclaimed. Due to his adrenaline rush at the moment, the man's face looked distorted and ferocious, and his eyes looked as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.Catelyn raised her slender hand and pointed at Quinn. "That is the granddaughter of the Athertons, the jewel in the palm of Old Madam Atherton. The person you're holding now is an old lady. There's no point in taking away her short lifespan. However, this girl is different. She's still young…"Following Catelyn's explanation, the man's eyes lit up and turned to Quinn, staring at her with a terrifying gaze, like a predator looking at its prey.Quinn's entire body went numb. She stared at Catelyn and shouted, "What are you talking about? This is my grandmother! It's none of your business. Get out of my way!""My granddaughter is my precious," Old Madam Atherton suddenly choked and started talking, "She's only in
What?Catelyn is the granddaughter of the Athertons?Hearing this, Catelyn's heartbeat also stopped for a moment.At the same time, a car arrived and stopped not far behind the man.It was Edwin.The man glanced suspiciously at Catelyn and Quinn's faces, and it seemed that Catelyn indeed had a similar resemblance to Old Madam Atherton. "So who's the actual granddaughter?" he shouted."I am," said Catelyn. She took a deep breath and stepped forward, facing the man. "Let the old lady go. I'll be your hostage."Listening to Catelyn's words, the man looked confused.Something seemed wrong about this.As Catelyn was approaching him, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Stop! Are you all trying to make fun of me? Finding a random woman in exchange for my most valuable hostage?"Unknowingly, Edwin came from behind silently. In one instance, he grabbed the man's wrist and broke his bones effortlessly. As the knife fell to the ground, Edwin proceeded to slam the man down to the ground, sup
Quinn actually admitted that Catelyn was Old Madam Atherton's granddaughter.Was this all true?Wasn't Catelyn the daughter of Ezekiel Clark? Does this mean that Summer has not left Sapphire City?Countless thoughts were flashing through Old Madam Atherton's mind at the moment.Looking at her puzzled expression, Catelyn comforted softly, "Take it easy. The situation earlier was critical, and the man was really dangerous. I had to appease him first, so I pretended to be your granddaughter...""So... you're not?" The light in Old Madam Atherton's eyes gradually dimmed.Catelyn actually had some suspicions as well. How could the phoenix bracelet inherited from the Athertons appear in the Clark Family?However, she had no other evidence to prove that her mother was related to the Athertons.Perhaps the bracelet was obtained by accident?Catelyn smiled and shook her head.Seeing the two of them clasping their hands together, Edwin could not bear it any longer. "Grandma, there's so
Old Madam Atherton has never spoken to Quinn with such a harsh tone before.This was all because of Catelyn!"I'm just too worried about you. The doctor said you'd better rest. It's inconvenient to have too many outsiders present and disturb you," said Quinn."Miss Clark, my apologies. Perhaps I've spoiled Quinn." Old Madam Atherton gently apologized to Catelyn with a sincere attitude.Catelyn smiled and shook her head. "Don't worry about it. It's understandable. Anyway, I'll be heading off now."Old Madam Atherton looked at Edwin and said to him, "Eddy, please send Miss Clark off."Edwin nodded calmly.Quinn rolled her eyes. She suddenly got up and said, "Grandma, why don't I go and send Miss Clark off? I'll go buy some food for you as well. You must be hungry!"The old lady said in a stern tone, "If you're not going to do it sincerely, then you don't have to.""Are you still mad at me, grandma? I already apologized earlier," said Quinn, wondering why Old Madam Atherton sudde
Catelyn went to hail a taxi on the opposite side of the road as she left the hospital.The moment she got into the cab, she received news from the female bodyguard that Stella had regained consciousness.Catelyn was stunned for a few seconds, and she could not believe it. Then, she instructed the driver to take her to Stella as quickly as possible. On the way, she called the female bodyguard and asked her to keep this news a secret. It must not be leaked! Otherwise, Quinn might make another murderous attempt on her!When Catelyn arrived at the examination room, Stella had already woken up, but she had suffered a fractured right leg from the car accident. The moment Catelyn saw Stella, it was like a dream."Mom..." cried Catelyn. She stepped forward to her and held Stella's hand excitedly. She started tearing up, looking worryingly.Stella was still very weak. She stared at Catelyn for a long while before her dilated pupils gradually focused, and then she burst into tears. "Kit
"You… You knew?" asked Stella in a low voice."Do you really think that your relationship with Quinn could deceive everyone? Cedrick had been investigating her from the very start. Did you know that she even tried to seduce Cedrick countless times?" said Catelyn."What... What?" Stella's face flushed red, and her eyes widened suddenly, feeling extremely guilty. "I... I didn't know she did this. You should go and see Old Madam Atherton…""Of course," replied Catelyn. She thought about Quinn having the guts to fake herself as an Atherton and said to Stella, "I just regret that I didn't break your relationship with Quinn more forcefully."Catelyn comforted Stella and tucked her in her blanket."Kitty, you know that I have taken care of you for so many years. Even if you do expose Quinn, please make sure that she is safe from the Athertons, okay?" begged Stella."Even after how she treated you, you still care for her?" asked Catelyn."She's my daughter. After all, I was the one who
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's