Amelia still hadn't calmed down after everyone left. "Wouldn't you like to see the gifts everyone gave you?" Liam sat beside her, watching the pile of gift boxes she had stacked up without any intention of opening them. They had a late-night celebration, and May prepared a table full of food. Amelia had a couple of drinks and perhaps because of the alcohol, Liam noticed that her eyes looked even more beautiful than usual. "You have no idea. This is the first time I've received so many gifts," Amelia said. Upon hearing this, Liam felt his heart ache. "In the future, you'll receive birthday gifts every year, and you'll get more than you would even expect." He assured. Amelia giggled. She was in a good mood. "Madam, when Mr. Karl came over today, he brought many gifts. He said they were sent by your fans. I placed them in the guest room." May informed them while bringing them some juice. Excited about her fans' gifts, Amelia's eyes lit up. "Really? I'll go take a look!" Li
Amelia didn't hear what Liam said. She looked at him weirdly before coming to a realization. Liam stood aside with a frustrated look, as if he was in a bad mood. Confused, Amelia frowned and asked, "What's wrong? Weren't you fine just now?" Liam stared at her without speaking. It made Amelia feel uneasy. Recalling the question he asked earlier, she looked at the watch in her hand. "Is there something wrong with this watch?" "Did he give this to you?" What? Who was "he"? Seeing Amelia's puzzled expression, Liam reluctantly uttered the person's name, "Eric!"At first, Amelia was stunned. She didn't expect Liam to think of Eric just because of a watch. Then, she smiled. "I see. You're jealous, aren't you?" Liam snorted without saying a word. Amelia approached him. Then, she touched and pinched his face. "Your face is so chubby. Your skin is better than mine. I'm so jealous."Liam widened his eyes, surprised by Amelia's boldness. But just as he wanted to reprimand her
"Oh, it's here!" Amelia suddenly said. Liam felt embarrassed as he came to his senses. But fortunately, Amelia didn't mind. She was entirely focused on the gift, just like how his words had diverted her attention earlier. Amelia first took the file folder James had given. However, when she wanted to open it, Liam stopped her and handed her the box Ember had given instead. "Open this first," he said. Amelia didn't ask much and quickly opened the box. "Wow, it's beautiful!" Picking up the pair of bracelets from the box, Amelia exclaimed with admiration. Her eyes were filled with joy.Looking at the pair of bracelets, Liam's expression also changed. When Ember first took out the box, he had already guessed what was inside. However, he felt uneasy without seeing what was inside with his own eyes. Amelia had already put on one bracelet. When it came to wearing the other one, she hesitated a bit. She already had a watch on her other hand, so it would be inconvenient to wear
The morning sunlight peeked through the window, piercing their eyes. Seeing that Amelia was still asleep, Liam was reluctant to get up. He wanted to spend more time with Amelia. After everything that had happened, this was the first time they slept together. Liam not only felt satisfied, but also content and happy. He wished he could be with Amelia forever. After kissing her forehead, Liam got up to draw the curtains. Unbeknownst to Liam, as he stood by the window, Amelia had already opened her eyes and was looking at him. However, Amelia was afraid of getting caught. So with just one glance, she turned away, her face instantly turning red. When Liam started dressing up, he noticed that Amelia had changed her position. Her face was also flushed.He chuckled. "There will be many more moments like this in the future. You'll have to get used to it. There's no need to be so shy!" Amelia was even more embarrassed by his words. She covered her head with the blanket, avoiding e
Amelia turned to Liam. Her heart swelled as she looked at his guilty expression. She shook her head. "It's okay. It's all in the past. As long as you treat me better from now on, that's enough." Although Amelia had been drinking last night, she was sober when she slept with Liam and decided to stay with him. Since she had made this decision, she had no regrets.Liam was a proud man, but he was willing to put aside his pride to please her. He even apologized to her. Not to mention, Amelia did indeed see his changes. Although she had resented and hated him in the past, Amelia couldn't deny that Liam had managed to touch her heart many times. In the past, he was unwilling to give up on the Lancaster family and repeatedly defended Hannah. But in the end, he broke his promise to the Lancaster family for her sake. He even hardened his heart when it came to Hannah. Upon thinking of Hannah, Amelia suddenly remembered that the Lancaster family had promised to make Hannah apologiz
Amelia didn't understand all that, but simply listening about it made her feel uncomfortable. "Isn't it hard for you?" she asked. Liam felt moved. His gaze toward Amelia softened even more. He said, "If I lose the right to speak in the Prescott Group, it's equivalent to losing the company and the opportunity to make money. "If that time comes, I'd become a poor bastard. I wouldn't be able to provide you with a luxurious life. I won't even be able to afford to let your grandparents stay in a good nursing home. "By then, would you still be willing to stay with me?" Amelia's heart skipped a beat and she looked at Liam in a daze. She had never thought about that before."You're so smart, so surely that day will never come. I've never ever thought there would be such a day," she said. Considering how proud Liam was, Amelia couldn't imagine how devastated he would be if he lost everything. "Well, then start thinking about it now." Liam looked at Amelia seriously and Amelia
Liam was so caught up in explaining and stopping Amelia from misunderstanding that he forgot he had initially planned to give the previous car to Amelia. But that car was shabby. What did he mean by intending to give it to her? Noticing Amelia's gaze was somewhat strange, he belatedly realized. "Lia, I ... I didn't mean that, I ..." Amelia burst out laughing at his awkwardness. "Alright, I understand. I didn't misunderstand anything," she said.Not only did she not misunderstand, but she also felt touched. After all, seeing Liam flustered like that due to nervousness was a rare sight. "Want to try the new car?" Liam asked. Amelia widened her eyes and nodded with a smile. Liam said the car had been modified. However, Amelia couldn't tell, but the feel of the steering wheel did feel different. She knew the car must have cost a lot. Amelia drove while Liam sat in the passenger seat, watching her cautious demeanor. He knew his money wasn't spent in vain. Amelia was a cau
"Amelia, that's enough!" Karen couldn't help but feel distressed watching Hannah in such pain. Her gaze toward Amelia carried a hint of displeasure and anger. Before Amelia could say anything, Liam sneered. "I'm not sure what you mean by that, Mrs. Lancaster. What is enough? Did we do something wrong or disrespect the Lancaster family?" Of course, they hadn't. "But don't you think you're crossing a line? You clearly know, Hannie ... You're being a bully by behaving like this!" Karen knew Liam was difficult to deal with, so she deliberately called Amelia's name. However, she didn't expect Liam to respond for her.Looking at his attitude, he had no intention of letting Amelia handle this either. He just wanted her to sit and accept Hannah's apology.He was just like his father! "Enough. Hannie, you have to accept this," Karen said. Hannah was unwilling to give in, but thinking of Charles's harsh words and the unacceptable consequences, she gritted her teeth and said, "I'm s
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