"Hah. Even so, it doesn't change the fact that she wants to be a homewrecker!" Amelia exclaimed.Moreover, Hannah wasn't innocent at all in the incident that night!"Lia, these are all our subjective views. You need to have evidence to back your claims. Without evidence, the Lancasters will never admit to it. After all, Hannah was the one who lost her innocence and child!"Of course Liam knew how obsessed Hannah was with getting married to him. When he thought of Hannah's actions now, he believed Amelia. Perhaps it was Hannah's own fault that her child was gone.But there was no evidence at all. Not just the Lancasters, but even James and Ember didn't believe that Hannah would get rid of her child.In the past, it was exactly because he behaved like this that Amelia was disappointed in him."Have you ever wondered what I said to Hannah that day, that caused this incident to happen?" Amelia asked.Liam said in a low voice, "I asked Hannah about it. She said that you misunderstood
In the end, Amelia didn't manage to meet up with Alex.Even though she had calmed down quite a lot, she was still upset with Liam. She didn't have freedom at home, so if she was still restrained even if she went out, she would rather not go out at all.She wanted to relax by meeting up with Alex, but if Liam insisted on following, she wouldn't be able to relax at all.Alex was quite sad when she heard that Amelia wasn't coming. But Amelia found something odd—Alex didn't insult Liam for not letting her go out.Instead, Alex told her to stay at home and spend quality time with Liam in case the misunderstanding got even worse.She didn't notice it before, but now that she thought about it, starting a long time ago, Alex had begun to coax her to live a happy life with Liam.For the next few days, Liam resumed his schedule of leaving early and coming home late.Every day when he came back, he would tell her about what happened at work, just like before. He would also chat about h
When Amelia saw Karen begging for Hannah's sake, she felt a little sad. But she also felt strong feelings of envy toward Hannah.Hannah was so lucky to have a mother who loved her so much.Amelia chuckled bitterly. She felt as if every time she met Karen, she would think of her mother whom she had never met. She even wished to have a mother like Karen."At the press conference, your friend said that Hannie is …. That she wanted to destroy your marriage with Liam. Your friend even said that Hannie had lost her child, but she wanted to blame it on you. Now, everyone is treating Hannie like …. She doesn't even dare to go out of the house. Compared to after that night at the banquet, her emotions are even more fragile now."Her father and I tried to salvage things and hide her, but this matter concerns you too. Liam won't allow us to cause trouble for you again. So Hannie had no choice but to accept those charges."She's just a woman. With a reputation like that, how can she find a
Karen probably didn't expect that after everything she said, Amelia would still decline so firmly.From her point of view, Amelia and Liam were already on the verge of a divorce. With the Lancasters eyeing from the side, Amelia should want to escape as soon as possible."Do you perhaps think that I didn't show enough sincerity because I simply came over here like this? Don't worry, I did bring something with me. I just thought that we wouldn't need to discuss those worldly conditions. I was planning to give it to you after we sealed the deal." As Karen spoke, she took out a check from her bag.Karen continued, "Here's five million dollars. It's our token of sincerity. If you think that's too little, feel free to ask for more."If Amelia had only lost her respect for Karen before, she was utterly disappointed now.She thought that Karen was not like the others, but now, by the looks of it, Karen wasn't much different from other people after all. So Amelia no longer treated Karen
After returning to Lancaster Residence, Karen still felt a little indignant.She didn't expect Amelia to outright decline her. She thought that she had already expressed her sincerity, and she had also analyzed the pros and cons with Amelia.Amelia should have made a choice that she was satisfied with. She even thought that Amelia would thank her for it. But reality proved otherwise.So when Charles asked her about it while Hannah too, expectantly looked at her, Karen was put in a foul mood.She said, "I've already told you that it wasn't an appropriate request, but you guys still thought that it was reasonable. You even asked me to talk to her about it. You probably thought that even if I got rejected, you wouldn't feel ashamed, right?"When Karen said that, Charles and Hannah knew that Amelia had declined their suggestion.Charles also thought that Amelia was being rude to the Lancasters and that she should have known better. But for the moment, he had to appease Karen firs
Amelia was still saddened by Karen's visit. She had no idea that after Karen went back, another storm was brewing in the Lancaster family.Liam wanted to make Amelia happy, but he didn't have any good ideas. So he had no choice but to go into the kitchen and make some of Amelia's favorite dishes.Then, after accompanying her to sleep, he went back to the study with a sullen expression.He dialed a number. "Look into the Lancasters' condition for the past few years. I don't want anything already known to the public. It'd be best if you could find out the Lancasters' accounts!"He had promised not to make enemies of the Lancasters, but he wouldn't just sit by and allow them to bully his woman either!He sat on the couch, rubbing between his eyebrows as he thought about the recent events. Suddenly, his phone rang again. Looking at the name displayed on the screen, Liam hesitated for a moment before answering the call."Liam, your actions these days have seriously disappointed me
"Hannie, Mr. Prescott is here!"Hannah was still fuming, but when she heard Mrs. Jenson's words, she immediately put on a look of elated surprise. "Is it true?""Of course. When have I ever lied to you?" Mrs. Jenson was all smiles. She was glad to see Hannah instantly smiling upon hearing that Liam was here."I'll go downstairs right now!" Hannah dashed out hurriedly. But Mrs. Jenson hastily stopped her. "You haven't put on your shoes yet!"After putting her shoes on with help from Mrs. Jenson, Hannah rushed down the stairs.As Mrs. Jenson watched Hannah go, she muttered under her breath, "She's probably going to be disappointed again. Where did she get her patience from?"At the thought of Hannah refusing to turn back even after running into a dead end, Mrs. Jenson felt her heart ache terribly.She then recalled the woman she met at the ward back then. She must've been Liam's wife. If Hannah truly was determined to do it, then she would …At that thought, Mrs. Jenson had a
"Are you threatening me?" Charles' expression instantly turned dark."I didn't want things to come to this, but Mr. Lancaster, don't you think that you're going too far these days? My wife is completely innocent in these matters. Why would you keep forcing her into a corner?"Liam recalled the mistreatment Amelia endured, and also her coldness and disappointment toward him. His heart ached for her.He had worked so hard to get Amelia to stay, but they persecuted her so much that she had almost left him again!This time, before Charles could say anything, Hannah shouted with her reddened eyes, "She killed our child! How is she innocent at all?"Liam finally looked at Hannah again, but his face was filled with disappointment."Hannie, are you very sure that Lia harmed your child, and that it wasn't a problem with your child instead? Are you sure that you're not setting her up just so that you can drive her away from me?"Hannah had a panicked look on her face as she shouted agai
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