Looking at the wry smile on Amelia's face, Oscar suddenly felt a bit sorry for her. At that time, Amelia must have been going through a lot, but he couldn't be there for her or help her. "Amelia, I'm sorry, I didn't know about that, I …" Oscar looked guilty. Amelia shook her head. "It's okay. This has nothing to do with you. You don't need to apologize to me. I know you've always looked out for me, but this is personal. It has nothing to do with you. You don't need to blame yourself." Oscar's actions made her feel pressured. Amelia was reminded of how Eric had cared for her. Before, she didn't think too much about it. But thinking about it now, Oscar had put in as much effort as Eric did. Amelia couldn't repay their sacrifices."Amelia, did he blame you like the others when Hannah committed suicide, thinking it was your fault?" Oscar asked. Amelia shook her head and answered, "No, he didn't." Oscar frowned and said, "Amelia, I know you still have feelings for him. You
"The Lancaster family is too bold!" Oscar clenched his fists and said, "Amelia, now that you know the truth, what do you plan to do?" "I'll talk to Liam. Thank you so much for this!" Having investigated the matter and cleared her name, Amelia felt she could finally find stability in her marriage.She finally smiled. Seeing her smile, Oscar also felt a sense of relief. If Amelia could be happy and live well, that was all he wanted to see. "If you need any help, be sure to let me know." Oscar paused and hesitated before saying, "As for Eric ... you better keep your distance from him." Although Oscar had known Eric for several years and their relationship wasn't bad, Oscar recently realized that he didn't really know Eric at all. However, he couldn't bring it up to Amelia without evidence. After all, Eric had always been a perfect gentleman before Amelia, and he was like a savior to her. Amelia was unaware of Oscar's thoughts and nodded. "I know, don't worry!"Oscar was bu
With Amelia's promise to pick him up, Liam cheerfully boarded the plane. However, his expression turned grim upon landing and receiving another text message from Amelia. He kept calling her, but her phone was switched off, further infuriating Liam. It was bad enough that she had broken her promise to pick him up from the airport. Now her phone was switched off too.Liam was infuriated. Meanwhile, John was waiting outside the airport. Upon seeing Liam's dark expression, neither he nor Gio dared to provoke Liam. "Where is Madam?" Liam asked. John cautiously replied, "Madam said she wanted to meet a friend, so she asked me to come and pick you up." A friend? Liam's face grew even darker. She didn't have many friends. There was Alex, with whom she seemed to have had a falling out with. The remaining friends were Oscar, Eric, and Liam reluctantly considered Karl. He didn't want her to meet any of them. "Do you know where she is?" he asked.John hesitated and answered
Hannah wouldn't set herself up with Eric. Her main goal had always been Liam! Hannah discovered something was wrong ahead of everyone else, so she changed the truth before everyone woke up and showed them what she wanted them to see! They were all still in a daze and half-asleep, so everything was a blur! Amelia couldn't sit still after realizing this. She quickly left the room and went to find Hannah for an explanation. She firmly believed that was what happened, so she went to the Prescott Manor alone. … Liam received a call and learned about Hannah's situation when he was about to find Amelia. "Lia caused Hannah to miscarry?" he asked. "Yeah, look at what your precious wife did! Come back and deal with it yourself!" Ember was furious and hung up the phone without another word. She wouldn't have allowed Hannah to move in if she wasn't pregnant. Now that the child was gone, everything she did had been in vain. She had to think carefully. She couldn't let all her ef
"Ms. Jenson, my wife has always thought highly of you. She likes you. How could you be so heartless! Hannie shouldn't have come between you two, but was it her choice? She has suffered, and if you don't want to take responsibility, fine, but do you still want her to continue suffering? I won't allow this!" Charles looked furious as he glanced between Amelia and Liam, as if demanding an explanation. Amelia pursed her lips and looked at Liam, who seemed impatient. He had just arrived not long ago and didn't know what had happened. But judging by the current situation, everyone seemed to have concluded that Amelia hurt Hannah. "Lia, you ..." "I didn't push her!"Amelia recalled how Hannah fell, and blood spilled from her legs. She was scared and tried to help, but Hannah grabbed her tightly and cried, "My baby! Amelia, how could you ..." Her words caught everyone's attention, and then she fainted. Amelia looked at the people rushing over as they carried Hannah into the ho
Everyone in the living room was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. Charles looked furious and his gaze was filled with resentment. James wore a regretful expression as he looked at Amelia with a complex expression. Karen appeared heartbroken, her gaze filled with reluctance and sorrow. Ember's expression was even more dramatic. She displayed a range of emotions—hesitation, reluctance, and disappointment, as if Amelia had betrayed her trust. Amelia forced a bitter smile and looked at Liam. "Do you believe that I harmed her like all of them?"Amelia looked genuinely distressed, as if burdened by an unspoken hardship. Liam felt conflicted, but he shook his head immediately. "No, I believe you ..." "Liam!" A sharp cry interrupted them, and Hannah, supported by a staff, walked over. Her face was pale as she looked at Liam in hurt and disbelief. "You believe her, but not me. You think I would abandon our child!"Hannah looked utterly heartbroken. "I listened to you even
Back at Luxury Gardens, Amelia planned to return to her room but she was stopped by Liam. She looked at him coldly. "Are you in such a hurry to blame me?" Liam wanted to say something, but he felt a pang in his heart. "I didn't mean that." "Then what do you mean?" "Lia, we just reconciled not long ago. Don't look at me or think of me like that, okay?" Amelia's cold gaze, distant expression, and indifferent words made Liam feel like she was about to leave him again. It put him into turmoil.Amelia mocked with a smile. "Why bother putting on an act? We both know I'm not important to you." "No, you are! You're important to me!" Liam hugged her tightly. "Lia, believe me, I ... You must believe me." Amelia wanted to say something, but no words formed. If that were the case, why didn't Liam believe her? Why didn't he help her? At this moment, Amelia realized that what she feared wasn't the accusations and disbelief from other people, but his lack of trust and action.
Liam explained, "I'll protect you. Nothing will happen. And Lia, I believe you wouldn't harm Hannie. But it can't be denied that Hannie's miscarriage was somehow related to you. Even though I don't know the details, your words must have deeply affected her. She cares so much about that child, she wouldn't make such a decision lightly." "So, you still think this is related to me." Amelia smiled indifferently and scoffed. "Liam, I truly pity you."Liam's face paled and he looked somewhat unpleasant. He knew comforting Amelia might make her feel upset, so he was willing to indulge and appease her. But to hear her pity him? He didn’t need her pity. "Lia, I can compromise for you, but you must also have limits. Don't try to cross my boundaries," he said. "Then tell me, what are your boundaries? Dignity?" Amelia laughed. "Well, you can only talk about dignity. But if you truly had any dignity, would the Lancaster family insult your wife in front of you? Don't be foolish. They
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