James called and said that Leona had invited them to the Lancaster Residence for dinner. She had specially requested for Liam to attend. Liam was reluctant to go, but he decided to for Rory's sake. "Lia, I'm going over to the Lancaster Residence with Mom and Dad. Rest well at home, and I'll be back very soon." Before he went out, Liam reported to Amelia. He was afraid that she would overthink if she knew that he was going to the Lancaster residence. Amelia nodded. "Okay. Be careful, and don't be deceived by her." She was disliking Leona more and more, and she was worried that Leona would use some other trick to deceive Liam. "Don't worry, it's just a meal. It's probably to discuss the issue of Rory. She wanted you to go too, but I declined on your behalf as you're pregnant and need to rest. I'm afraid that she'll trigger you if you go." Amelia knew what he was worried about. When they reached the Lancaster residence, Leona came up to welcome them, holding Rory's ha
As the argument catalyzed between the two families, Liam stole a furtive glance at Leona and realized that she had been staring at him. It felt as if she couldn't care less about the discord around her, And honestly, Liam did not like Leona's gaze."Liam, can you come with me? I want to talk to you," asked Hannah all of a sudden.Liam was surprised. He looked at the beet-red faces of his parents and nodded.Once in the garden, Hannah stared at Liam in an affectionate yet rueful way. Noticing the frown on Liam's face and not wanting him to leave out of anger, Hannah tugged at Liam's sleeve. She let go before Liam's arm flailed to shake her grip off."Liam, I know you love Amelia a lot. And I admit that I still love you. However, I have stopped obsessing over you. I will not do what is wrong. Also, I don't think that my dad made a mistake by calling Aunt Ember an in-law. After all, Eric and I are engaged. Even though Eric does not carry your surname, he is part of your family. Bu
"What about me then?" It was a pointless question, but Amelia asked away nonetheless. The anguish she felt was suffocating."You are and will always be my wife. That will never change," Liam answered frankly. He clasped Amelia's hands and looked at her with an intense yet romantic gaze as if he were taking a vow. "Trust me, I won't do you wrong."Amelia gave Liam a wry smile. Liam knew Leona wanted to marry him, yet he let Leona move into the Prescott Manor. That was the opposite of "I won't do you wrong". Her being his wife was nothing more than a fancy title. Amelia closed her eyes, refusing to communicate further. It felt surreal—her life turned upside down within a day. And she couldn't believe that the man, who claimed to love her, allowed another woman to move into his parents' place—a woman who wanted to marry him, no less.Amelia recalled what Liam and her in-laws told her several days ago. They promised to never let Leona influence their decision, and that they wo
Ember frowned in shock. Amelia had misunderstood her so she clarified, "I care about you too.""In that case, why let Leona move in? Don't you know what she's after? Didn't James and you say that I am the rightful Mrs.Prescott? That I didn't do anything wrong so the position is mine?"Amelia was getting emotional. She felt like the couple before her had betrayed her. Ember was aware of how unfair this was to Amelia. And she too felt guilty when faced with Amelia's accusation. But she had her pride as Amelia's mother-in-law, and she would not let Amelia yell at her disrespectfully. Ember donned on a stubborn front. "Leona is Rory's mother. Rory and her can stay with the family. I don't care what she's after. Rory needs a mom. Unless you agree to raise Rory with Liam as your child? But know that doing this gives Leona a reason to approach Liam."Amelia sniggered."Do I owe you a thank you then, for taking this parental duty off Liam's and my plate?"Ember was affronted by Amel
Amelia had assumed that Liam was doing this for Rory. She was wrong. There was another reason. While Amelia was busy processing the information, Leona suddenly jerked up and slapped herself."I know this is my fault, Ms. Jenson. But I'm doing this for Rory. I never want to separate you two. I … I'll tell Liamo that I'm not moving in anymore. I raise Rory on my own." Leona covered half of her face and wept pitifully. That was the scene Liam saw when he came in. Amelia saw on the side of the bed with a stoic face, while Leona looked vulnerable and helpless.Amelia frowned. "What is this, Ms. Lancaster? I merely asked you a few questions. You made it sound like I was bullying you."Leona shook her head frantically. "No, no. You did not bully me. It's my fault anyway. It's all my fault. Please don't resent Liamo. It was I who insisted on moving in for Rory. I … Sorry. Please don't hurt Rory. Once my body is healed, I'll leave with Rory. Please. I'm begging you. It's my fault. So c
Leona wasn't happy with Liam's I-Want-It-All approach. She would love to erase Amelia from Liam's life. But what Liam told her just now made her think twice.Liam wasn't a playboy. He was a gentleman; a responsible, dutiful husband. And like he said earlier, divorcing Amelia when Amelia did nothing wrong was no different from stabbing Amelia in the heart.When Liam broke Amelia's heart, he already felt guilty about it. It was the kind of guilt that could not be offset by paying Amelia alimony.And if something happened to Amelia before the married couple cut ties with each other, Liam would dwell on what he could have done and remember Amelia forever.Leona shook her head. She didn't want that in the relationship. She didn't want Liam to remember Amelia out of guilt even after they got married. She needed a way to make Liam fall in love with her, instead of erasing Amelia from his life. It was the only way. Alternatively, she could make sure that Amelia fell in love with someon
Amelia's proposition shook the very core of Liam's soul. He was bewildered, his lips parted, as if he was about to utter something. Amelia looked at Liam hopefully, but Liam never formed a word.She mocked herself, "It's just my wishful thinking, isn't it?"Once a man no longer loved you, no amount of begging could make him stay. Amelia turned around, missing the brief look of pain on Liam's face."Don't overthink this. Rest here and take care of your baby. May will be here. I'll come and see you as often as possible. As for the rest, we cross the bridge when we're there."Liam then added, "Don't worry about Peter and Maria either. I'll take care of them. I'll bring them to you when you're at the late stages of your pregnancy."Liam's husky voice was full of affection and love, yet Amelia only felt coldness and cruelty. He cast his eyes down in disappointment when Amelia refused to communicate further or see him.Liam peered into his wife for a while, before he let out a chuckle.
A ringtone interrupted Amelia's slumber. Just when she was about to open her eyes, the noise stopped. The man sleeping next to her got up, consequently rousing Amelia.Amelia didn't open her eyes. She could overhear a female voice from the phone. It sounded like Leona was asking Liam where he was. A bitter feeling coursed through her body.As Liam closed the door behind him, Amelia opened her eyes. Needless to say, Leona called Liam. Amelia wondered if Liam would keep his promise and stay by her side today, or heed Leona's call and visit Leona instead.Amelia then gave herself a mock of disapproval. She already gave up on Liam. Why should she care what decision Liam would make? Before long, Liam gave Amelia his answer—Amelia headed to the window and saw a familiar car exiting the garage. May was surprised to see Amelia descend from upstairs. "Madam, you're awake. Are you hungry? Should I make you something?"Pregnant women tended to get hungry easily. But Amelia shook her hea