"No! That's not it!" Hannah hurriedly explained and stood up. "That night, I had too much to drink, but I was conscious when Liam touched me. It's my fault; I love him. I thought I wouldn't have another chance since he was already married. I ... Boohoo! "It's my mistake. I shouldn't have been so greedy! At first, I tried to stop him, but it seemed like he was out of it. I called him several times, but it was as if he didn't hear me. Later, I let myself go. I thought I could seize that opportunity to become his. That way, even if I died, I wouldn't have any regrets! " Hannah finished speaking and burst into tears. She buried her head in her knees, unable to face everyone. James and Ember exchanged glances, seemingly surprised by this revelation.Amelia also widened her eyes in astonishment, looking at Hannah in disbelief. She knew Hannah loved Liam, but she hadn't expected her feelings for Liam to be so deep. In the midst of all this, Hannah had already lost her innocence. But
"Alright! That's enough. Hannie's emotions are not stable right now. Liam, take Hannie upstairs to rest and then come back down," James interrupted the two irritatedly. However, after sending Hannah upstairs, Liam didn't immediately come back down. Ember couldn't help but complain, "Why did you bother having her here? Do you think the troubles caused by the Lancaster family to ours are not enough? I've already lost one son, and you want me to lose another one?"She raised her voice as she spoke, "James, what are you up to? Are you intentionally letting that woman get involved with my son so you can gain more for that illegitimate child of yours?" James refuted sternly, "You're talking nonsense! You're acting out of line! Look at yourself now, far from the dignified woman you used to be!" "So you don't value me anymore, huh? Did you think of that when you needed my help? You want to abandon me now that the Prescott family is doing well. I'm telling you, there's no way!" "Aren
Liam wanted to lighten the mood, so he spoke teasingly. Although he was speaking on behalf of Amelia, Ember was focused on the other matter. So she merely glared at Liam and said no more. Looking at the situation, Amelia knew they were finally getting to the point. "Amelia, I won't beat around the bush with you. This incident may not significantly impact your career because the Prescott Group and Astra are supporting you, and Liam is also taking the heat. But the fact is, things happened, and you still owe us an explanation." James added gravely, "I know you may not like what I'm about to say, but it's the truth—the Prescott family is the one affected by this. As the chairman of the Prescott Group, and your father-in-law, I think I have the right to know what's going on between you and Eric!"Amelia clenched her fists. After everything, James' emphasis was on his last sentence. Amelia chuckled lightly. "Dad, I thought you were the most rational person in this family. But now
Liam's heart trembled as he looked at Amelia."I didn't mean that!" he exclaimed. He didn't feel he was innocent; he had always felt guilty toward Hannah and wanted to take care of her. He never even considered being ambiguously involved with Hannah. Amelia sneered. "Only you would know the truth. We're not blind and can see it clear as day."James wanted to say something but didn't know where to start. Meanwhile, Ember was focused on defending Liam and continued to reprimand Amelia, "So what if Liam is at fault? Men and women are inherently different. He knows he's wrong, so he's good to Hannah. If you can't understand this, what qualifies you to be my son's wife?" "So, you asked me here today because you think I'm not qualified to be Liam's wife, and you want me to give up the position to Hannah?" Amelia answered."All you need to do is let go of that position. Whoever succeeds it doesn't concern you!" Ember retorted before Liam could say anything. "What about you? Is th
Amelia was still stunned as she was urged into the car. "Is it okay for us to leave like this?" she asked anxiously. Up until now, she still hadn't figured out what was going on. Liam smiled and reassured her, "It's okay. I'm here. I'll protect you. I can't guarantee that you won't suffer because of my mom again, but I'll always be with you. We'll face our problems together." Amelia looked at him, overwhelmed with emotions."Lia, I don't know how to explain myself or make you understand, but I never thought of divorcing you. I know I have a bad temper and have hurt you, but believe me, I don't feel any better while hurting you. I always regret it afterward, but sometimes I can't control myself."The thought of you with another man, smiling at him, and defending him makes me insanely mad and jealous. I want you to belong to me, and only me alone." Liam's voice was soft and hoarse. "Lia, I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" he asked. Amelia bit her lip. She couldn't believe an arr
They had a relatively peaceful meal due to Lily's presence. Before they left, Lily grabbed Amelia and said, "Let him leave first. Give me your number so it'll be easier to contact you in the future!" Amelia looked at Liam.He smiled. "I'll wait for you in the car." "It seems he has changed a lot now," Lily said thoughtfully. Amelia smiled. "Do you have something to tell me?" "Was it that obvious?" Lily blinked innocently. Amelia smiled. "You can just tell me. You don't have to overthink it.""Okay, I'll be straightforward. Liam was afraid that you'd hold some grudges over him, so he brought you here and asked me to talk to you." Lily looked at her thoughtfully and said, "You don't believe me, do you?"If it were before, I wouldn't believe it either. After all, he has changed so much compared to before. This is the second time, no, the first time I've seen him care so much about someone," Amelia felt her heart stir, but she remained silent and listened quietly. "I
Amelia smiled. "He does have a deceptive appearance." Amelia remembered the first time she saw Liam, she had been stunned. Looking at Lily's expression, Amelia wondered if she had been captivated by his looks at first sight and had developed feelings for him. "Heh, look at you. When you talk about him, there's still a smile on your face. That means you still have feelings for him. Even if it's resentment, you still have hope for him," Lily said.Amelia froze and quickly wiped the smile off her face. "You can't hide it now; I already know." Lily laughed. "Lia. You don't mind if I call you that?" Amelia shook her head. Lily continued, "Everything will pass at some point. Give him a chance, and give yourself a chance. Even if you don't believe in him, think about yourself. You're good enough to occupy the most important place in his heart.""I ... " Amelia felt uneasy and lacked confidence. Was she really that good?"You are too blinded to see how good you are." Lily look
When Amelia returned to the car, Liam was smoking. Upon seeing her approaching, he quickly threw the cigarette on the ground, stepped on it, and opened the passenger door for her. Amelia glanced at him, and then got into the car. Liam felt a burst of joy and quickly fastened her seatbelt for her, afraid she might change her mind and sit in the back.Amelia merely remained silent as she watched his nervous expression and recalled Lily's words. "Do you want to go for a walk, or should we go home now?" Liam asked softly, as if afraid that speaking too much or sounding too serious would scare Amelia away. Amelia shook her head and said, "I don't want to go shopping, and I don't want to return to Riverbay Residence."Liam's hand on the steering wheel tightened slightly. "Do you want to move, or do you not want to see Hannie?" Amelia looked out the window without answering. Liam felt a pang in his heart, realizing that even though she had let down some defenses, she was still
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