"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
Liam spent the night with Amelia that evening. Though they shared the same bed, they were separated by an invisible line, like the crack in their marriage.Liam looked at Amelia's silhouette in the dark. A lot of things played in his mind. Although Amelia had her back turned on Liam, the intense gaze was too hard to ignore. Liam was staring at her.However, long gone was the naiveté Amelia once had. She would not believe Liam again. "You don't want to know where I was in the afternoon?"Liam was frustrated by Amelia's cold shoulder. Legally speaking, they were still married. Her refusal to communicate despite their proximity began to irate Liam.Amelia heard Liam loud and clear, of course, but she didn't want to talk to him. To provoke a response out of Amelia, Liam added something that truly made Amelia angry. "You're my wife. Shouldn't you be concerned about what I did? Am I not your husband?""Why does it matter? I won't be your wife soon enough. You already decided to divo
Liam went about his business as usual for the next couple of days, leaving to work early and coming back late. Were it not for the occasional call from Leona, Amelia would have thought that nothing major had altered her life. Suddenly, her phone buzzed. She raised a brow when she saw the caller ID. He finally called her.Amelia had not forgotten about the promise Eric gave her when she ran into him in the hospital. Knowing Eric, he would call her if he knew that she was miserable. The call came in a few days later—there must be more to it, or so Amelia guessed.And indeed, after a few pleasantries, Eric fell silent, before posing the crucial question, "Amelia, do you want to change your answer?""Huh?" Amelia needed clarification."Do you want to stay or leave?"Amelia pursed her lips. How should she answer this question? She wanted to leave, but leaving wasn't easy. Her silence told Eric that Amelia had too many things to consider."Just tell me what your heart wants, Am
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