"What do you mean?" James asked sharply, lifting his head abruptly.William's expression was indifferent as he spoke slowly, "Haley is not Joe's daughter. If it weren't for your mother, Haley wouldn't exist."This revelation hit James like a bolt of lightning. His eyes widened in shock, filled with disbelief. "How is that possible? What did my mother do?" His voice wavered, losing confidence.No one knew his mother better than he did. He had heard her insult Yvonne countless times. Connecting the dots, he feared the truth was something he could not handle.But William was not going to let him off easy. He revealed everything, including how Evelyn, driven by jealousy, drugged Yvonne and conspired with strange men to rape her. He even divulged secrets that not even Shane knew, like how Evelyn had arranged Yvonne's car accident by bribing the driver and orchestrated incidents where Yvonne was harassed during social events.Most of the scandals linking Yvonne with various business t
After work, Haley went to the flower shop to buy a bouquet. She then instructed the driver to head to the cemetery. The Jasper City Cemetery was a bit secluded but had a serene environment, nestled between hills and rivers. It was a beautiful place and Haley had personally chosen this plot. If she had not discovered it in time, her mother’s body would have been buried in a random spot by Joe.Haley slowly knelt down, placing her mother's favorite flowers in front of the tombstone. "Mom, I'm here to see you."Mom, a lot has happened recently, and I’ve been through so much."I never knew how much you suffered while I wasn’t paying attention."I'm sorry, Mom. I found out too late... but don't worry, I've avenged you. Evelyn has paid the price, and even though Joe seems fine now, his health is deteriorating."..."Mom, I have to go. I'll visit you again soon..."As the sky darkened, Haley said her goodbyes to her mother and left the cemetery.While the driver was driving, Haley c
However, the driver was already slipping into unconsciousness, with a wound on his forehead. Ignoring her own pain, Haley quickly rummaged through the toolbox and found a rescue hammer. She struck the glass with all her might.With a loud crack, the glass splintered, giving her a glimmer of hope. She continued smashing the window until it shattered, then moved to break the driver's side window. Exhausted and feeling like all her strength was drained, Haley knew she could not give in to sleep.Drawing on some unknown reserve of energy and courage, Haley dragged the driver out and swam upward with all her might. Her lungs felt like they were going to explode by the time she reached the riverbank. Fortunately, some bystanders saw them and helped pull them out of the water.Haley lay on the pavement, gasping for air, her vision darkening until she lost consciousness. Just before she blacked out, she heard the urgent voices of the bystanders, "We've got them out! Call an ambulance!".
"You...what did you say?" Shane's mind went blank, thinking he must have misheard.The doctor chuckled and repeated, "Mr. Ford, congratulations, you're going to be a father. Your wife is two months pregnant."Shane finally began to process the news, though he still seemed dazed. "I'm going to be a father?"He looked up sharply, still uncertain. "Is my wife really okay?"The doctor nodded. "Yes, she only has minor injuries. With some rest, she'll be fine."Hearing this, Shane finally exhaled deeply, a smile spreading across his face. "That's good, that's good..."Nothing could reassure him more than knowing Haley was safe. The doctor, noticing Shane's unusual reaction, gave him a few curious looks before leaving.Unlike other relatives he had encountered, who usually first asked about the baby's safety, Shane had been solely focused on Haley's well-being. Only after learning she was safe did he react to the news of the pregnancy with shock and disbelief.The doctor thought to hi
After hearing about Haley's car accident, Henry rushed to the hospital with Jenny. Jenny, not even considering her pregnancy, sprinted in her high heels towards the hospital entrance and nearly tripped. Fortunately, Henry caught her just in time and whispered, "Be careful."Jenny nodded absentmindedly, then took off her shoes and dashed towards the hospital room. Seeing this, Henry scooped her up into his arms.Caught off guard, Jenny gasped. "Henry, what are you doing? Put me down!"But instead of letting her go, Henry tightened his grip. "No."Jenny instinctively tried to wriggle free, but Henry's stern voice stopped her. "Behave. Running barefoot is not appropriate."Hearing this, Jenny obediently settled down, resting her head against Henry's chest and sneaking a glance at him with a smile forming on her lips. Was this...concern she was feeling from him? Maybe Henry wasn't as insensitive as she thought.At the hospital room door, Jenny struggled to get down and quickly
With a loud "bang," the hospital room door slammed shut. Henry and Jenny exchanged confused glances, unsure of what had just happened. Henry quickly regained his composure and reassured her, "Don't worry. I'll go check it out. Stay here in the room and don't go anywhere."He hurried out of the room.In the corridor outside, Zac had Shane pinned against the wall, his chiseled face etched with anger. "You said you'd never let Haley get hurt again. What happened? How did this happen?"Shane did not struggle, staring back at Zac with a sharp, assessing gaze. "I did fail to protect her, and I feel guilty. But... what right do you have to question me?"He had always sensed something unusual about Zac's feelings toward Haley but had never taken it seriously. He trusted that Zac would never betray him. But today..."Zac, you're crossing a line."With that, Shane pulled his collar free from Zac's grip, twisted his arm, and pinned him against the wall.Zac struggled for a moment befor
"Then what did you think it was?" Zac asked, his eyes rolling with frustration at their confusion.Henry and Shane were stunned, unable to process the information. Shane remained silent, his lips pressed together tightly, but Henry could not contain his curiosity, a flood of questions swirling in his mind."Wait a minute, you said Haley is your sister? So does that mean you're...?"A bastard child of Joe? This relationship was too complicated.Zac rolled his eyes in exasperation, unwilling to engage further with Henry's foolish questions. Just then, Shane spoke up, "The Fisher family.""What the heck? What are you guys talking about? What Fisher family? Is Haley connected to the Fisher family in the capital?" Henry asked, bewildered.Zac looked at Shane and nodded slowly. In that moment, Shane pieced together the puzzle. He had already investigated Joe thoroughly and knew any illegitimate children would have come after his marriage to Yvonne. That left only one possibility.Th
Zac nodded, confirming Shane's suspicions. Shane wanted to ask more questions, but Zac cut him off, "This is a long story. I’ll explain everything later. For now, let’s focus on Haley."After revealing his true identity, Zac no longer hid his special concern for Haley. Although Shane felt uncomfortable, he silently endured it, considering that Zac might be his brother-in-law. He took a deep breath and said softly, "Haley is pregnant.""What?" Zac and Henry exclaimed in unison, their faces mirroring each other’s shock. Then, joy overtook their expressions.Henry clapped Shane on the shoulder, laughing, "Congratulations, Shane! I can't believe you and Haley are expecting a baby less than a year after getting married. Your life is complete now."Shane’s lips curved into a smile, his usual stern expression softening. Watching Shane smile so genuinely, Henry covered his face in disbelief. Was this really the same aloof, unapproachable brother he knew? He had never seen Shane so ha