"Amelia, you don't have to say such things to me. I never felt like you did anything wrong to me. Compared to the help I've given you, I feel like I've influenced and hurt you even more. I was the one who did you wrong."Eric didn't spell it out, but Amelia knew that he was referring to the incident that night.She hastily said, "No, you didn't do anything wrong to me at all!"Eric was surprised for a moment. Then, he asked carefully, "Amelia, have you thought things through? Have you decided that it's time for you to leave him?"Amelia was stunned for a while. She didn't expect Eric to misunderstand her like that. She hastily explained, "No, I don't mean it like that. What I meant was, the man who was with me that night wasn't you. So, you didn't do anything wrong to me."In her haste to explain, Amelia didn't think too much about it. She didn't wonder if Eric would doubt her if she said that. Or, in her subconscious mind, she thought that Eric trusted her, so he wouldn't doubt
"Mr. Prescott, on the day you returned from your business trip to Amerizon, Madam broke her promise and didn't meet you at the airport. I've found out the reason for that."When Liam received the call, he had just returned to Luxury Gardens and hadn't gotten out of the car yet."Oscar had asked Madam to meet up. They met at the cafe under your name."Liam couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. The cafe mentioned was considered one of the best places in terms of privacy in Sableton. People who chose to meet up there would either have extremely important matters to discuss, or relationships they didn't want people to find out."Have you figured out what they talked about?" Liam had thought about it. Back then, Amelia seemed to be more troubled than usual. There were a few occasions when she looked at him as if she had something to say too.But she seemed to be worried about something, and in the end, she didn't say anything. It might have something to do with that meeting at the ca
Amelia was watching the TV when she was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace.Startled, she was about to struggle when she heard Liam's pained voice ringing out, "Lia, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Please forgive me."Amelia blinked. What was going on? What was he asking her to forgive him for?He should at least explain it better!She was about to ask Liam when she felt something wet on her neck.Was he crying?When she noticed that, she didn't dare move.Liam had always been a proud man. Would he cry in front of her?Then, Liam hugged her even tighter, as if he was trying to meld her into his body."Um, can you let go of me first? I'm suffocating here!" Amelia exclaimed.Liam's body stiffened, but he didn't let go of her. He only relaxed his arms a little so that she wouldn't suffer."Did something happen?" Amelia asked softly after calming down.Liam didn't answer. He could sense her concern from her gentle words and savored it thoroughly. Her simple kindness was also a si
Those simple words caused tears to stream down Amelia's face.After she had been misunderstood for so long, her name was finally cleared. The chains that seemed to be weighing her down were instantly broken as well.She was overcome with emotion. She felt as if her life was spared after a disaster.Liam hugged her, patting her on the back as he constantly apologized, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I didn't protect you well enough, and that's why you fell into someone's trap! I wasn't good enough. I didn't believe you, and that's why you had to endure so much mistreatment."I promise you, I won't let you be mistreated ever again!"Amelia didn't respond, but every single sentence was embedded deep into her heart."Then … Did you figure out who plotted against us?" She looked at Liam, eager to know if the culprit was the person she was suspecting.Because of her question, Liam felt his heart sinking a little."It was Hannah." He stated.Amelia noticed that he had said "Hannah", n
"Because we were all drugged and unconscious, Hannah noticed that something went awry in her plans. So before we woke up, she tricked us again."Amelia had guessed that early on."Damn it, how shameless can she be?" Amelia cursed.Liam could only smile bitterly.Noticing that Liam wasn't agreeing with her, Amelia remembered about him growing up with Hannah. She couldn't help but say with jealousy, "Are you still thinking of ways to defend her? Maybe you'll find an excuse and say that she loved you too much, so she was forced to do this.""Lia, that's a false accusation." Liam responded.He had a hurt look on his face. "I do admit that I can't quite come to terms with this result. After all, I grew up with her, and I never thought that her personality would change so drastically. In my memories, she has always been a woman who treats animals with kindness and loves to act like a spoiled child around me and her family."Amelia frowned, putting on an upset expression. "Aren't you
"As far as I know, there's a woman who has been pursuing Eric. If you keep holding on to Liam and refuse to acknowledge Eric's status, he might be taken away by someone else. You'll be sad then, won't you?" Hannah said.She continued, "If you give Liam back to me, I'll give you a large sum of money. You can go back to Eric with that money and everyone will be happy. Isn't that good?" Hannah spoke with a serious expression. She appeared to be genuinely concerned for Amelia's well-being.Amelia really couldn't imagine how shameless she could be."That's your wish. It has nothing to do with other people. I didn't even pursue the matter of you framing me, so don't appear in front of me again!" Amelia exclaimed.Otherwise, she really didn't know what she might do to vent the grievances she'd endured for so long."Amelia, why are you behaving like this? Didn't your grandparents teach you manners? Liam belongs to Hannie. If it weren't for her going abroad, you wouldn't have had the chanc
Amelia had also fantasized about what she would do if she ever met that woman one day.She had imagined many ways they might encounter each other, but she never expected it to happen like this.It turned out that even between a mother and a daughter, recognition didn't always happen at first sight.No, perhaps it just didn't happen at first sight to her.Amelia recalled the time she saw Monica at the hospital with Hannah. She had marveled at Monica's care and love for Hannah. She had never thought that they were blood-related."Amelia, if you still have a sense of shame and want to acknowledge me as your mother, you should give Liam back to Hannie!" Monica started accusing Amelia again before Amelia could even fully comprehend the news. "You're just a country girl, you don't deserve to be with Liam! He married you just to spite Hannie. The two of you are fundamentally incompatible. You won't be happy if you force yourselves to be together!" Monica said.Amelia felt bitter liste
"I gave birth to you and your grandparents raised you. It's your responsibility to take care of them! Look at yourself. You haven't given your grandparents a good life even after marrying Liam. What's the point of continuing such a marriage?"Isn't it better to divorce sooner, take the money, and take care of your grandparents? It's only right to repay them for raising you!" Monica exclaimed.Amelia shook her head as she listened to Monica's words. She no longer had any expectations for Monica. It seemed that there was no difference whether she had a mother or not.Or perhaps it did have a difference. But having such a mother would just be poking at her sore spots. And it made Amelia even more disappointed in the world."I mentioned that my grandparents are sick, but you didn't even ask what happened. A daughter like you doesn't deserve to be a mother! I was raised by my grandparents. I don't have a mother. So no matter what you say, I won't listen to you."Today, I'll pretend t