"My daughter-in-law is right. If she wants to learn about the rules, I will teach her as her mother-in-law. The Prescotts are a prestigious family. We don't need some unknown nanny for that!"Hearing this voice, Amelia was greatly surprised. But then, she secretly sighed.What was with today? Why was everyone coming over? And now, Ember had seen what was happening."Aunt Ember!" Hannah greeted her with a pleasing smile. She then made way for Ember, planning to follow her into the house.However, as soon as Ember entered, she stood beside Amelia. She showed no intention of letting the two enter. And there wasn't even a hint of a smile on her face when she looked at Hannah.Ember's indifferent expression made Hannah's heart pound hard. Something seemed off. Ember never showed her dislike so blatantly in public even if she hadn't liked her previously. Especially since she had lived with the Prescotts for some time."Aunt Ember, I came to accompany Amelia since she had quit the e
Although Ember's words seemed reprimanding, Amelia could still sense the underlying meaning.When she looked at Ember's gaze, she couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude.Amelia was an easy-to-please person. So regardless of Ember's previous attitude toward her, the fact that Ember spoke such words was the indirect approval that she needed.Amelia smiled and nodded. "I will do my best not to embarrass the Prescotts.""Do you have any plans after quitting the entertainment industry?" This was their first real conversation. Ember felt a bit awkward, but she endured it and asked the question, albeit a bit stiffly.Even though Amelia didn't know why Ember's attitude had changed, she appreciated the fact that Ember initiated the conversation.She remembered that Liam had also said that she should really think about what she wanted to do. She was just about to reply when she heard the door open.Liam came into the house with May following behind."Lia, are you okay?" he asked.
Liam's face darkened after hearing Amelia recount her encounter with Hannah."I went to see Charles Lancaster and told him about Hannah's plot against us a few days ago. At first, he insisted that I had no evidence. So I gave him the recordings of the confession from those waitresses. So he had nothing more to say."Liam remembered that Charles didn't seem surprised about what he told him. Seeing that Charles didn't doubt him, evidently, it reaffirmed the fact that Hannah had indeed done such a thing.Perhaps he was protecting Hannah or realized that it was not something glorious, so Charles didn't want to admit to the incident. However, he had no other option once the evidence was presented to him."You're aware that Hannie is very persistent in matters concerning you. Otherwise, she wouldn't have done something so foolish! Now that we know the truth, I'll stop her. I won't let her do such embarrassing things again. Seeing that Hannie and you are childhood friends, can't we just l
"I came to you at the earliest opportunity after obtaining this recording. Doesn't that count as giving the Lancasters some leeway?" Liam's lips curled into a mocking smile.He continued, "In fact, I'm well aware that you look down on the Prescotts. But at the same time, you understand that the Lancasters are not what you all used to be. Without the support of the Prescotts, you would only decline even faster."But what I don't understand is, since you rely on us, why do you tolerate Hannah's reckless behavior? I don't believe that you and Mrs. Lancaster are unaware of Hannah's actions!"The reasons behind it could be figured out easily, but was human nature truly this dirty?Then, Liam said, "You covet the Prescotts, wanting to take over us. You took advantage of … my guilt and promises, allowing Hannah to stay by my side with the hope of controlling the Prescotts. That's why you harbored resentment toward Lia when she suddenly appeared by my side!"You felt that her presence sha
Amelia had felt confused by Monica's appearance. However, the way Monica defended Hannah and pressured Amelia diminished the expectations she once had for her.Amelia had said those harsh things to Monica in a fit of anger. But after calming down, she did regret her actions. After all, Monica had given birth to her.Despite Amelia claiming to have confirmed that Monica was her mother, Liam still had someone verify it. However, he simply kept quiet when the maternity test was confirmed.Liam wished that Amelia could live her life as before, prior to Monica's appearance. He knew better than Amelia about Monica's care for Hannah, having grown up with Hannah. Monica truly treated Hannah as her own daughter.Monica was just a nanny in the Lancasters and she wasn't even very capable either. She also didn't have any outstanding abilities and wasn't really diligent in her job. And aside from her, there were other servants in the Lancasters too.However, Monica had a special standin
Amelia was well aware of the significant difference in social status between her and Liam.Now, with the appearance of Monica, her identity would be a disgrace to the Prescotts if the Lancasters had any malicious intentions.However, what choice did she have?Amelia couldn't choose her parents. Otherwise, who wouldn't wish to be born into a well-off family if they were given the choice?"Mom, Lia is Lia, and she is who she is. They are not connected," Liam quickly spoke up to defend her.Ember glared at Liam and said, "I know you want to defend your wife, but this is something that we must face. Given the current situation, do you really think the Lancasters care about the interests of the Prescotts?"There was a moment of silence among them. Amelia bit her lip lightly. "How about we …""No!" Liam quickly vetoed it before she could even finish her sentence.Amelia gave him a puzzled look. How did he know what she wanted to say?"No matter what you want to say, I won't agree!
Liam wasn't surprised at the condition proposed by Charles. However, he smiled and said, "Mr. Lancaster, it seems quite difficult to fulfill the condition you've mentioned.""How could it be difficult? You just have to say the word. Or is it that you're unwilling to do so?" Charles expressed his dissatisfaction at Liam's refusal. He continued, "Or perhaps you don't mind people knowing that your wife is the daughter of the Lancasters' nanny? In fact, I don't necessarily have to rely on the Prescotts. With Mrs. Jenson around, I believe others would still be willing to spare some sentiments to the Lancasters!" Charles said confidently.Liam's face turned colder. "Mr. Lancaster, sincerity is crucial when discussing conditions. Honestly, considering the recent behavior of the Lancasters, I doubt that you would keep this matter confidential even if I agreed to your conditions.""You have no other choice unless you divorce Ms. Jenson!" Charles' words make Hannah look at Liam with antic
"Lia, come try on this dress!" As soon as Amelia entered the hospital room, Maria waved at her and handed her a dress.Amelia smiled and looked at the dress. Then, she noticed a sewing machine in the room.The caregiver explained with a smile, "Mrs. Jenson Senior is much more agile now. She can walk some distance without the cane. She couldn't sit still and insisted on making you a dress. She kept saying that it's been years since she last made one for you.""Grandma!" Amelia was deeply moved, but she didn't express her approval. "I don't lack any clothes, so you don't need to work so hard. You haven't fully recovered yet either, don't strain yourself …""I'm fine," Maria waved her hand. "I know my body. I won't overexert myself. And I didn't rush this dress. It took quite some time!""Yes, it took almost half a month! Mrs. Jenson Senior knew you'd worry, so she only worked on it a little each day. She even instructed me not to tell you until it was done. She wanted to surprise yo
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