Liam pinned Amelia down, his presence incredibly palpable. Yet, it wasn't sufficient for him; he forcefully left his marks on her body, marking her as his own. Tears silently coursed down Amelia's cheeks. Throughout her three years of marriage to him, they had never gotten this intimate. But now he was forcing himself on her, regardless of how she felt about it. When Liam pressed his face against hers and sensed the wetness, his body instantly tensed. He looked up at her and saw the tracks of tears on her cheeks. Her eyes were shut tightly, and her long lashes were drenched in tears. She seemed like she didn't want to accept what was happening. "Don't you want to do it?" he asked in a deep voice. Amelia slowly opened her eyes. "In this relationship, do I even have the right to say yes or no?" she replied in despair. Liam frowned. He disliked Amelia's tone and expression. "Tell me, then. Have I ever forced you?" "You didn't allow me to ..." "... w
"Hush! Stop talking and feel me!" Liam said.He didn't care about what Amelia said. He hadn't agreed to the divorce. Well, even if they were to really part ways, they were currently still a couple. He could still do whatever he wanted with her. "I ... Ah ..." She wanted to continue speaking, but Liam had started to moving. When Liam touched her sensitive spot, his eyes glinted. He withdrew his hand and wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes. "Sweetheart, from now on, you're officially Mrs. Prescott. I promise to give you whatever you deserve. So be obedient and stay by my side. Don't think about anything else, okay?" he said in an alluring voice, sounding way gentler than before. Upon hearing that, Amelia seemed to have pictured how wonderful her days ahead would be. Subconsciously, Amelia wanted to agree, but just as she parted her lips, a ringtone resounded in the air. Amelia instantly snapped back to her senses. Liam also paused for a moment,
The next morning, Amelia descended the stairs, feeling uneasy. She didn't know how to face Liam. However, when she sat at the dining table, May told her that Liam hadn't returned since last night. It wasn't until then that Amelia realized the problem that had been bothering her all night had been settled so easily. Yesterday, just as they were about to take the final step in their intimacy, Liam had received a call from another woman and left.Amelia felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. Well, it was better this way too. It could save her from all the troubles if she didn't see him. Immediately after that thought, Amelia mocked herself. Didn't the situation turn out like this because of herself? If she hadn't told him to answer his phone yesterday, he wouldn't have gone out to look for that woman. All of a sudden, Amelia felt she was a little pretentious. Fortunately, she had driving classes to attend recently, so she forced herself to focus on them instea
"So what if you're married? You never got intimate with Liam, after all. Even after a divorce, you'd still a decent woman. Why won't you be a match for Eric?" Alex freely spoke her mind. However, she was a little loud. A lot of the people in the restaurant turned around to look at them. Embarrassed, Amelia leaned down on the table and used the table number card to block her face. "Lower your voice." She tugged at Alex's sleeve. Seeing that, Alex laughed. However, considering how easily embarrassed Amelia was, Alex still did as she said. "Amelia, you have to be mindful of your relationship with Eric. To me, you deserve to have the best man in the world. Never have I thought that you couldn't match any man. But other people may not see it the same way, just like you've always felt you weren't good enough for Liam. Eric ... His family background isn't any weaker than Liam's," Alex said with a serious expression. "What are you talking about? Eric's just my superior, or
For several days, Liam found himself tormented by his impulsive act of that night.He stayed away from home to avoid Amelia, yet the image of her beneath him kept resurfacing in his mind. Then, he felt an urge building within his body. That night, Hannah had said that she was alone in a pub and told him to come over. Honestly, Liam was a bit hesitant at first. He even considered calling Brandon to go to Hannah so that he could proceed with what he wanted to do to Amelia. However, Amelia didn't come out again after entering the bathroom. Liam let out a self-deprecating smile. He almost broke his promise for Amelia, but she avoided him in the end. She didn't want to be his woman. If that was the case, there wasn't a need to force her. He was Liam Prescott, after all, a man who could have any woman he wanted. So he went and looked for Hannah in a random pub. He had never been there before, nor did he have any idea how Hannah had found it. After sending her to a
Amelia had just come out of the supermarket with Alex when she received a call from Liam. After hesitating for a while, she finally picked it up. "Why did you take so long to answer the call?" Liam's questioning tone swept away the fleeting flutter in her heart. "I'm at a mall. My phone was in my bag, so I didn't hear it ringing," she replied. "Which mall?" Amelia didn't know why he asked for so much details. Nevertheless, she told him the name of the shopping mall. Then, Liam ended the call. "Was it Liam?" Alex asked. Amelia nodded and put her phone back inside her bag. "What did he say? Is he coming over?" She shook her head. "I don't think so. He simply asked where I was." He probably called her after returning home and saw that she had moved out. That was why her heart skipped a beat when she saw his caller ID display on her phone just now. "Let's go home, then. We've bought all that we need for the tacos tomorrow!" "Sure!" None of them
Alex's house had multiple rooms. And since she lived alone, Amelia had a room to herself. Just as she was about to call it a night, her phone rang again. This time, it was from Eric. "Amelia, are you asleep?" he asked, his voice as gentle as usual. "Not yet. Considering you're still up, the rumors must be quite hard to deal with, huh?" Amelia couldn't help but feel guilty. It had been a week since the rumors about her surfaced online, yet they still hadn't disappeared. Fortunately, the buzz it generated had reduced significantly. "Don't worry. Everything has been arranged, and it should be taken care of tonight." Then Eric asked, "How have you been doing recently? Did he bully you?" Eric didn't mention who, but Amelia knew who he was talking about. Touched by his words, Amelia shook her head and replied, "No. I've moved over to my friend's place now. We won't even see each other, so he can't bully me even if he wanted to." "That's great. By the way, do
"Liam, can I attend Aunt Ember's birthday banquet as your female companion tonight?" Hannah asked over the phone. Her voice was tinged with anticipation. Liam rubbed the spot between his brows. "Hannie, your parents won't agree to it." "I don't care. Pick me up after work," she said wilfully. "I'll only be your female companion. If they don't agree to it, I'll just go there alone and let everyone laugh at me." "You're Ms. Lancaster and also my princess. No one will make fun of you," Liam replied with a smile. "Are you going to bring Ms. Jenson with you? Liam, Aunt Ember will get angry." Although he didn't refuse her, tears immediately misted over Hannah's eyes as she discerned the underlying meaning in his words. "Even if you don't want me to be your female companion, you can't bring her either. Aunt Ember loves you a lot. If you attend the banquet with Ms. Jenson, do you know how sad your mom will be?" Well, he did want to bring Amelia along, but she refused
Although Nathan was only a little over two years old, he was very smart.He once saw Liam's photo on Amelia's phone and started to stubbornly ask if that was his father. She didn't want to lie to him and thinking that they wouldn't meet Liam abroad, she admitted it to Nathan.She didn't expect him to remember it and asked to see Liam's photos every day. That was how he recognized Liam immediately upon meeting him for the first time.Amelia had discovered her pregnancy before she left the country and chose to keep it a secret. After giving birth to her son, she named him Nathan Jenson.Three years later, Amelia returned for Peter's birthday and left Nathan with her mentor, Tolkin. She then planned to go abroad again after establishing her office in the country. But she didn't expect Liam to find out about Nathan and bring him back.After dinner, Amelia grabbed a coat for Nathan, thinking that the rooftop garden might be windy. She then brought him to the garden after playin
Karen passed away three days after Independence Day. Fortunately, Leona managed to return a day before Karen passed.As she stood beside Leona, Amelia smelled a strong scent coming from her. The perfume was so pungent that it made Amelia frown.This time, Leona wasn't wearing glasses, and her movements were unimpeded. Amelia knew that her eyes had already recovered for some time. It was just that Leona simply kept pretending.During the funeral, Leona occasionally glared fiercely at Amelia, which unsettled her. But fortunately, Liam was always by her side. Even if Amelia ignored him, he stayed with her. Especially when Leona looked at her, he would sternly return the gaze.Amelia could see that Leona still harbored resentment against her, but with Liam by her side, Leona didn't dare to do anything.After the funeral, Liam asked someone to take Leona away again. Amelia then saw the maid who took Leona away pinch her unkindly."That's the maid that's always taken care of
James spoke of the past without any warning.Amelia was surprised to hear the story. She didn't expect that the generation before her had such connections."I didn't know what Karen felt for me. She always hid her emotions well. She was always elegant and noble in front of everyone and never did anything inappropriate. She was a true heiress of a wealthy family."After finding out your background, I wanted my son to fulfill this regret for me since I couldn't be with the woman I loved. I hoped my son could be with her daughter."I wanted Luke and Leona to marry for this purpose as well. Family interests were not my priority. Unfortunately, they had an accident, and my wish wasn't fulfilled. Then, I found out that Leona had been to Bryxton and suspected the identity of Hannah and you. I told Liam about it but didn't reveal your identity."Liam's my son. How could I not know his thoughts? Once he found out that Leona had gone to Bryxton, he immediately went there too. And as I expec
Charles hadn't contacted Amelia for a while, and Amelia felt something was amiss. So, she sent someone to inquire about the Lancasters' situation. From there, she learned that their business had recovered quite a bit.Amelia sat at her desk and tapped her fingers on the table as she contemplated the reasons for this change.Was it because everyone at the banquet learned that she was Liam's wife?Or perhaps Liam had stopped targeting the Lancasters?Amelia's thoughts were in a disarray. Despite avoiding Liam and cutting off all contact with him for the past few days, her heart had become increasingly restless, and she couldn't calm down.Even though she tried to avoid him, he still intruded on her life in every possible way.He would send flowers to her every day and asked May to bring the food he cooked. It made everyone in her office aware that Liam had angered her and was seeking forgiveness.Three years ago, before Amelia left, she had explained the situation to May and
After returning home, Eric's mood remained gloomy.Hannah opened a bottle of wine and poured a glass for him. "Want some?"Eric glanced at her, took the glass, and gulped it down in one go.Hannah then quickly refilled his glass, and Eric drank everything again.Hannah chuckled lightly as she poured the wine for him. "Although drinking is bad for you, sometimes, it can be a way to drown your sorrows. But don't overdo it.""Why should I be sorrowful? What do I have to be sorrowful for?" Eric mocked himself and finished the wine in his glass. He then grabbed the bottle and poured himself another glass.As Hannah watched him, she couldn't help but say, "You indeed have nothing to be sorrowful about. You're quite fortunate compared to many ordinary people. "Take me, for example. I had to marry someone who doesn't love me just to survive. Even the parents I'd known for over 20 years were not really my parents."Eric smirked. "That was of your own doing. You insisted on marrying me
Alex was resting on the bed when her phone rang.Seeing the name on the screen, she hesitated for a moment before answering."Have you made up your mind? When are you going to the hospital?"Hearing this, Alex chuckled. "I thought you called to say that you regretted your words. So, you just want to remind me to go to the hospital."Eric's voice was calm and distant as he said, "Delaying it will only harm you.""Yeah, that's why I've already gone to the hospital," Alex replied.Eric paused, seemingly surprised by her swift action. "Why didn't you call me? I could've accompanied you."Alex scoffed. "Since you don't care about me or the baby in my belly, why bother going to the hospital with me? Don't worry, even if I die on the operating table during the abortion, it's my own fault."Eric frowned. "You know I didn't mean that.""Yes, I know. You just said it out of guilt. So what if I purposely said that? Why should I feel sad alone? I want to provoke you, to make you feel trou
After the banquet, Liam drove Amelia home."Thanks for helping me today," Amelia said.This was the first time they were together alone since they'd met the shy man.Liam smirked. "You don't have to thank me. I just spoke the truth and defended my own marriage."Amelia frowned. "What do you mean?""I meant exactly that!""Stop the car and explain yourself!"Liam then parked the car as instructed. Then, Amelia spoke seriously, "We've already divorced, but now you're saying that we're still married. What do you mean exactly?"Liam smiled. "Of course, it means that we're still husband and wife. What else could it be?""You!" Amelia was frustrated. "Can you speak plainly?"What exactly did Liam mean? Amelia was confused.Other people might not know, but Amelia was aware that they were divorced. Plus, Oscar knew that she was just using Liam to reject him.Liam observed Amelia getting angry and toned down, saying, "Three years ago, we did sign a divorce agreement, but it didn't
Amelia didn't think Karen would act so quickly, and she found it difficult to refuse her after looking at her warm gaze."Mr. Prescott, the Lancasters have prepared a banquet to welcome Madam into the family. And they've invited many people, including some previous partners of the Lancaster Group and some members of the Prescotts. "However, we still haven't received an invitation. Do you think…" Gio was reporting to Liam about Amelia in the office.Liam snorted. "The Lancasters must have other intentions to organize the banquet. If they still want me to spare them and Leona, they shouldn't use this method to corner me. They're being so public about things and are putting so much effort into this banquet to force me to attend it."Gio looked puzzled.Liam continued, "Charles is a cunning old man. He begged me to let go of the Lancasters. But when I disagreed, he tried to approach Lia. He never thought she would refuse too. So, he's still furious about this. He's reluctant to give
The Lancasters' businesses had been continuously taken away, and Leona was nowhere to be found. This frustrated Charles."As expected, people who didn't grow up in this family are so unreliable. It's such a simple matter that could've been solved had she said anything about it, but she just won't help!" Charles paced around the living room while complaining about his daughter.Meanwhile, Karen looked a little worn out as she sat on the couch. She frowned and said, "Stop pacing around. You're making me dizzy!"Charles glanced at her. "I'm just too worried. If the company doesn't get new orders, we won't be able to pay salaries, and we'll lose our employees. If that really happens, the company will go bankrupt!"Despite the urgency of the situation, he still listened to Karen and sat across from her.Hannah looked at the anxious Charles and sneered, saying, "Dad, don't you understand? Liam's just venting his anger on us. He won't trouble us again once his anger dissipates.""Of c