Liam felt his heart turning bitter when he saw Amelia's upset expression.He had always known that he'd done many wrong things to Amelia, so he had always carefully tried to please her. But now, he realized that his love was too humble. That was why Amelia couldn't see his feelings for her, and she didn't recognize how nice he was to her."Liam, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't beat around the bush like that, I don't like it!" Amelia felt a little annoyed as well. What was it that she said, anyway? She was simply telling the truth. Wasn't the incident Hannah's fault? Wasn't Eric a victim too?Or did she have to hate Eric and blame him like Liam did?"Me? Beating around the bush? Hah, fine, if you think that I'm being petty and selfish, so be it. But Amelia, think about it. If I didn't love you, would I be so petty? Would I care about the details? Would I talk like this?"If I didn't love you, would I be so shameless that I would say so many sweet words to you?
As Amelia listened to Eric's words, she had no idea what to say, but her heart was deeply uneasy.Just then, her phone rang. Amelia glanced at it, but she didn't pick up.Eric's expression shifted. Then, he smiled and said, "You still haven't told me why you left just now."Amelia forced a smile on her face. "I just suddenly remembered that I have something to do.""Then why didn't you answer his calls?"Amelia fell silent.She looked at Eric. "Do you have to prod so much?"To be honest, Amelia didn't want to tell him. But Eric had told her so many things just now, so she didn't find it proper to withhold information when he asked her about it.But even though she felt that Liam was at fault, she didn't want to complain about him in front of other people. It was especially so when Liam seemed to be mad because of the man in front of her.Eric paused for a moment. "If you refuse to say it, then I won't ask about it. Still, if you're not in a good mood, you'll only feel worse
Amelia gazed quietly at Alex with a pained look on her face.When Alex realized that she wasn't getting a reply from Amelia, the emotions on her face faded. Then, a look of disappointment appeared on her face."Amelia, I … Sorry for just now. I didn't mean to talk about you like that. I was just …"She was just too in love with that man.She was also aware that the man would marry another woman, but she just couldn't come to terms with that.She didn't expect it to come so soon. They had just discussed it not long ago, and he had no qualms about her staying by his side.She even hoped that with time, his attitude would soften, and he might give in and agree to date her.Since Amelia was not fated to be that woman, it meant that the woman he was fated to marry wouldn't be the one he loved. So why couldn't she be that woman?"I know, I know all that. Alex, I understand your feelings, but … We still have to be more sensible. I don't want you to get hurt like I did," Amelia said.
Object to it?The Lancasters wouldn't object to it, of course.The Lancasters were even pestering Eric sometime ago, especially now that he was also the eldest son of the Prescott family!"Why didn't you tell me about Eric's identity before this?" Alex gave Amelia a dissatisfied look. If she had known that early on, she would have told her parents about it. Then, her parents would have tried their best to help her.She was the only daughter of the Lambert family, and her parents pampered her. They were willing to help her oppose the Lancasters so that she could get Eric. But still, her parents had their concerns.If they had known that Eric was the eldest son of the Prescott family, her parents wouldn't have hesitated to establish her marriage with Eric.No, she had to go back right now and tell her parents about this. They might be able to come up with a plan."Amelia, I suddenly remembered that I've something to attend to, so I can't go shopping with you. Let's meet up anoth
"Alright, we've waited long enough, and I'm starving. We can ask Lily to serve the food now."When Brandon heard Lucas talking so politely to Amelia, he had a disdainful look on his face. If Liam weren't around, he would have mocked Amelia again.Didn't they notice that Hannah's expression was turning foul?Amelia glanced at Brandon. She also spotted Hannah, who was right next to him.Liam glanced at him as well. But he didn't say anything. He simply told Lucas to check in on the kitchen.After the food was served, Lily sat down next to Lucas. "It's been a while since I made so many dishes. I'm tired out! If you choose my place again for the next gathering, I'm not cooking!" She glared at Liam. Lily thought that there would only be a few of them, but surprisingly, quite a lot of their friends had turned up. If it weren't for Liam's sake, she wouldn't have cooked for those people!Liam smiled. "Thank you for your hard work. I'll give you a monetary gift later."Lily rolled her
Liam didn't say anything, but Leona didn't mind it either as she continued, "To err is only human. Ava has received her punishment too. If you don't like her, you can just treat her like a stranger. But can you stop targeting her, even if it's for my sake?"Then, Leona pleaded, "You know that your stance will greatly affect her development in the entertainment industry. Even if I'm willing to support her now, if you won't give in, many directors will still refuse to cast her. "Just pretend that you're doing it for me … for the development of my studio, alright?"Liam couldn't possibly be unaffected when the woman he once loved pleaded with him like this.His heart softened a little, but when he thought about the person sitting next to him, Liam steeled his heart.He said, "Leo, I can help you if you want to develop the studio and support some celebrities to raise the reputation of your studio. But why did you have to choose her?"Leona explained, "Because she's experienced and i
"I didn't know that Leo would call her over."On their way home, Amelia was driving when Liam suddenly spoke up.Amelia was stunned for a moment. Then, she nodded. "I know."If Liam had known about it beforehand, he wouldn't have reacted like that. Amelia also believed that Liam wouldn't allow Ava to come over.Liam was considerate of Leona's pride in public. And if Amelia weren't around, he might've just agreed to let Ava stay. But in private, if Leona suggested asking Ava along, Liam would never agree to it.Liam said, "Please don't be mad at me. I know that I'd gone overboard with what I said, but Lia, when I saw you being so defensive and trustful of him, I felt very bad."Perhaps because he had something in his heart and had drunk some wine that night, Liam was less careful with his words.He sat in the passenger seat, and even though his eyes were wide open, under close inspection, he appeared dazed. He was even a little tipsy."Regarding the matter between him and Hannah
Amelia was already asking about it, so Liam didn't intend to hide it from her either. If he didn't explain these things to her, it would only cause more misunderstandings as time went by. And the misunderstandings would only get worse too.Liam explained, "I admit that when I decided to marry you back then, the main reason was that you looked like her. But Lia, after so long, you should be able to sense that I'm serious about you, right?"Liam was a little nervous, and he was panicking in his heart. He feared that Amelia would deny his feelings for her because of this reason alone.Fortunately, after looking at him for a while, Amelia nodded. "I know. That's why I never asked you about it before."But whenever she thought that she was initially just a replacement in Liam's eyes, she felt a little odd in her heart.She said, "I'm also a little curious. Since you thought of me as her replacement, why did you … refuse to touch me back then?" Amelia paused for a moment, her face tur
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