As evening approached, Haley noticed the tiredness on Mr. Fisher Sr.'s face and quickly stood up. "Gentlemen, you must be exhausted after such a long chat. Why don't you stay for dinner?"Mr. Fisher Sr.’s friends waved their hands and declined with smiles. "No, no, we'll come by another time. You take good care of your grandfather."Haley personally saw the guests off. When she returned, she found her grandfather already dozing off. She smiled helplessly and walked over to him. "Grandpa, don't sleep here. Let's get you to bed. Come, I'll help you up."Mr. Fisher Sr. slowly opened his eyes and nodded, letting Haley assist him.After getting him settled in his room, Haley went downstairs to get a glass of water before returning to her room. Shane was sitting on the couch, working on his laptop. When he heard the door, he looked up immediately.Seeing Haley enter, he closed his laptop and set it aside, opening his arms to her. Haley's heart softened, and she smiled as she sat on his
Eason and Emma exchanged glances but remained silent. Since Stanley was taken away by the bodyguards, they had been much quieter and more obedient. Charles was like a beast ready to pounce, especially when it came to matters concerning Mr. Fisher Sr. He would lash out at anyone who posed a threat.Moreover, the contents of the will were nearly set in stone. Despite any lingering resentment, no one dared to question Mr. Fisher Sr.'s decisions. Yet, there was always someone who failed to see the situation clearly."What right does an outsider have to sit here?" a mocking voice sneered, breaking the silence.All eyes turned to Ken, the source of the remark. Charles narrowed his eyes and set down his utensils, his voice low and dangerous, "What did you say? Say it again if you dare."Sensing Charles's impending fury, Rachel quickly tugged on Ken's sleeve, whispering urgently, "Ken, please stop. Don't say anything more."Ken shook her off, his impatience evident. "Can't you have some
Sometimes there was no need for force as people naturally sought benefits and avoided harm. Often, once the pros and cons were weighed, the choice became easy.After this conflict was resolved, the dining table fell silent again. Mr. Fisher Sr. remained stoic, and everyone else fell into their own thoughts. The meal ended in this heavy silence.After dinner, Mr. Fisher Sr. went upstairs to rest with the help of a helper. As soon as he was gone, the anger Haley had been holding back erupted. She marched straight over to Ken.Ken was deep in thought when a shadow fell over him. He looked up slowly, meeting Haley's cold gaze. "What do you want?" he asked."Apologize," Haley demanded curtly.Ken thought he had misheard. "What?""Apologize," Haley repeated. "To me and my father. Didn’t I warn you not to provoke me? I won't let it slide."Ken laughed bitterly. "I’ll apologize to Uncle, but why should I apologize to you?""I might be an outsider, but I'm also their daughter. I underst
Hearing someone behind her, Haley panicked and quickly pushed Shane away. She turned around, and when she saw who it was, her eyes lit up. "Zac!"Zac's stern expression softened as he saw his sister running toward him with delight written all over her face. Ignoring Shane's murderous glare, Zac opened his arms and hugged Haley, reminding her, "Slow down. You're pregnant now. You can't be as reckless as before."Haley playfully nodded. "When did you get back? Have you seen Grandpa yet?"Zac nodded, a shadow passing through his deep eyes. He had heard about the recent events in Jasper City before coming. Not killing Uncle Stanley was already lenient. Grandpa was almost like a father to Zac, and their bond was profound. Knowing that Grandpa didn't have much time left made Zac's heart ache.Haley pursed her lips, unsure how to comfort him, so she gently patted his arm in a gesture of support.Zac felt warmth from her concern. His sister was always so considerate, putting others befo
Just this morning, he had been smiling at her, teaching her how to play chess, and talking about naming her baby...How could he suddenly be lying there so still?"Grandpa, please wake up... it's Haley..."No matter how much she called, Mr. Fisher Sr. lay peacefully on the bed, unresponsive.She instinctively reached out to hold his hand, only to find it cold. Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision. Immersed in her grief, Haley rubbed his hand desperately, hoping to warm it up.But it was no use.No matter how hard she tried, her grandfather's hand remained cold, growing even colder.Unable to contain her emotions any longer, she collapsed by the bed, sobbing uncontrollably.Others in the room, too, had tears in their eyes, struggling to look away.Only Ken watched coldly, a mocking thought in his mind. A granddaughter who just came back, how much feeling could she possibly have?What an act.But if it was for the inheritance, it made sense.No wonder his mother a
Charles suddenly spoke, "There's nothing left to handle in the capital. Once we finish dealing with the inheritance, take Haley back to Jasper City."There were too many complications and grudges to deal with in the capital, and he didn’t want Haley to get involved.Shane glanced at Haley, a faint smile playing on his lips. "I’ll follow Haley's lead. If she wants to go back, I’ll take her, no matter how hard it is. But if she wants to stay, I’ll respect her choice."Charles was taken aback, then fell silent. He realized Haley was no longer a child and could make her own decisions. Whether she wanted to stay and help clean up the mess or go back to Jasper City for a peaceful life was up to her.Charles sighed internally. "Fine, you young people have your own ideas. Do as you wish."Yvonne added, "Shane, pay extra attention to Haley’s emotions these days. She’s very sensitive and tends to bottle things up. And she’s pregnant now, so prolonged emotional stress isn’t good for the baby
Haley raised an eyebrow. "Guests? Who would be visiting at this time?" Could it be one of Grandpa’s old friends?The helper's expression turned odd, as if she wanted to say more but ultimately held back. She simply said, "You should go see for yourself."Haley exchanged a puzzled look with Shane. "Let's go check it out," Shane suggested.Downstairs, Charles and Yvonne sat on the sofa, facing a young, beautiful woman and her equally attractive daughter. Charles asked with a blank expression, "When did you get back?"The older woman smiled gracefully. "We returned a few days ago. When we heard about Mr. Fisher Sr.'s passing, we thought we should come by."Charles nodded, falling silent again. The woman had expected more conversation but was met with awkward silence. Yvonne glanced between Charles and the woman, also staying silent.As the silence grew, footsteps sounded on the stairs. Haley and Shane descended, looking curiously at the unfamiliar visitors. "Mom, Dad, we have gu
Haley noticed that Yvonne seemed a bit down, so she quickly approached her. "Mom, you must be exhausted these past few days. Why don’t you take a good rest?"Yvonne, lost in her thoughts, was brought back by her daughter's concern. She shook her head with a gentle smile. "I'm fine. But you, you’re the one who needs to rest the most. You’re pregnant."Haley snuggled into Yvonne's embrace and nodded softly. "Okay, I understand."Jane blinked innocently and suddenly spoke up, "Haley and Aunt Yvonne are so close. You seem closer than actual mother and daughter."Emily also smiled and nodded in agreement. "Your Aunt Yvonne hasn’t had a daughter all these years, but now she has Haley to enjoy the joys of motherhood."Haley frowned slightly at the comment. On the surface, it seemed like a compliment, but it also felt like a jab at Yvonne’s inability to have children, suggesting she needed to adopt a daughter to gain favor. It seemed this mother-daughter pair had an agenda.Yvonne caught