Liam fell silent as well. With Monica's personality being like that, Amelia had a point …If Monica was truly trying to support Amelia, she probably wasn't seriously doing it for Amelia's sake. She was most probably doing it so that she could marry into a wealthy family.But of course, Liam wouldn't put it like that."As for what exactly is going on, it's pointless for us to keep guessing. We should just go about our lives for now. When she comes for real, we'll figure out what she's trying to do. I won't let her hurt you when she comes."Amelia lay in Liam's embrace, sobbing for a while before she finally stopped. Liam grabbed some tissues and dried Amelia's tears. Then, he wiped her face with a handkerchief.After that, he pinched her face, smiling as he teased her. "Look at you, your eyes are completely red. You look just like a rabbit. I don't think you should go out today. Just stay home, alright?"When Liam talked about her like that, Amelia felt a little embarrassed as w
After making up her mind to go back, Amelia called David. She told him that he didn't have to go over to take her grandparents home anymore, for she would go back with them.When David knew that Amelia was going back as well, he sighed in relief. After ending the call, David looked at the woman opposite him with an exasperated expression. "And you. Since you knew early on that she was your daughter, why didn't you acknowledge her as such when you encountered her out there? And now, you don't even dare to call her?"Monica said, a little sheepishly, "I just feel that I've wronged her, so I don't dare to face her."Yes, she told David that she had encountered Amelia in the past, but she glossed over the conflict between her and Amelia.David hadn't met his younger sister in more than two decades. So, he was a little emotional when she suddenly returned.Also, when he heard her saying that she was dating a retired wealthy businessman and that they were getting married soon, he bega
Amelia didn't want Peter and Maria to get too overwhelmed when they saw Monica, so just before they arrived at Bryxton, Amelia informed them of Monica's return.As Amelia expected, Peter and Maria were stunned at first when they learned that Monica was coming back. Then, their eyes reddened."She … finally came back."Amelia felt bad when she heard the choking tone in Maria's voice.Amelia knew that even though Maria didn't express it, she was always thinking about Monica. After all, Monica was her daughter and used to be a part of her. Of course, it made sense that she missed Monica.Monica had been away from home for too long, and she never contacted her family. Her family also never received any news about her, so Maria never mentioned her.Maria might behave as if she never had a daughter, but in reality, deep in her heart, she wouldn't forget her daughter just like that. After a long pause, Maria looked at Amelia. "Do you … hate her?"Hate? Amelia didn't hate Monica in th
"Amelia, I … I have my reasons for doing that. Back then, everyone in the village was mocking me, saying that I was dirty and … that after I slept with a man, the man didn't want me anymore. I left back then because I seriously couldn't stand it anymore. I truly didn't mean to abandon you. When I left just like that, I couldn't even keep myself alive. If I brought you with me, you would only suffer with me. That was why I left on my own. Now that I have money, I can make it up to you. Please forgive me, alright?"Monica spoke through tears, and her expression was filled with regret. It was as if she truly felt like she had wronged Amelia.But of course, Amelia wouldn't be tricked by Monica's act. She had a mocking look in her eyes as she gazed at Monica. "I'm a grown-up now, so I no longer need a mother's care. I'm also rich now, so I don't need you to make it up to me with money."Amelia was indeed concerned about her grandparents, but her grandparents were reasonable people too.
Meanwhile, Amelia looked coldly at Monica.Amelia said, "I don't know your motive for coming back this time, but I'm warning you, if you try to cause trouble by using my grandparents as an excuse, I will not forgive you!"When Monica saw how badly Amelia treated her when Peter and Maria weren't around, she felt upset as well. But as she thought about her objective, she suppressed her feelings. She put on a pleasing smile as she said, "Amelia, I sincerely came back to reconnect with you. Please believe me, okay?""Hah, you should know very well what exactly is going on in your mind."It was obvious that Amelia didn't believe Monica."It's the new year soon, so since you've chosen to come back at this moment, you should stay put so that everyone can celebrate the new year in peace. Remember my grandparents. Since you pretended to get along with me just now, you'd better be a good daughter to them for the next few days. Don't disappoint my grandparents! If they get upset, I can gua
"Monica, since you're back now, isn't it about time you tell us who exactly Amelia's father is? Didn't you say that you've already found him, and you're getting married to him soon?"When Maria suddenly asked that question, everyone at the table instantly fell silent. Amelia glanced at Monica. Monica panicked a little, but then, she calmed down. "I'm sorry for not making it clear enough before. I am indeed getting married, but I'm not getting married to Lia's father. But … my future husband will treat Lia like his biological daughter. As for Lia's biological father, he is already married, and he has children too. Lia, if you still want to meet him, I can bring you to see him. But I don't want to have anything to do with him. After all, we're living our separate lives now."When Amelia heard Monica saying that, she felt her heart turning cold. By the looks of it, Monica still hadn't abandoned that plan!Amelia couldn't understand it. Was she not Monica's daughter? Why was Monica so
Monica's gaze was avoidant. "I've already said that your dad was married and had children.""Wasn't Benjamin also married and had children?" Amelia asked in a harsh voice. She didn't expect Monica to be this desperate to get her and Oscar together. Monica would even go so far as to say things like Amelia wasn't Benjamin's daughter!"Do you take me for a three-year-old who would believe everything you say? Do you dare tell Benjamin to his face that you never had his child, and you didn't give birth to his child at all?"Of course, Monica didn't dare to do that. She had already told Benjamin that she had given birth to a child for him, but because she wasn't capable of raising the child, she gave the child away.She claimed that she had already contacted the child's foster family, and she would be bringing the child home soon. She didn't dare to change her mind and say that she never gave birth to his child before!"I … Lia, just believe me. I sincerely did it for your good. Osc
"Monica, you're … such a disappointment to me and your mom!"Peter looked at Monica with a disappointed expression. Then, he glanced at his wife, who was in the ward. He suddenly let out a sigh as he waved at Monica."Just leave. Don't stay here any longer. I'm worried that your mom might get worked up again when she sees you. It might worsen her health."Monica didn't care about the health of the person inside the ward. She only cared about whether her goals were achieved or not. She looked at Peter. "Dad, now that things have turned out like this, how much worse can it get? Why don't we just settle everything today?"Despite Peter's protests, Monica entered the ward."I know that every one of you is blaming me for what happened today, but I am sincerely doing this for Amelia's good. She is my daughter, so as her mother, why would I harm her? Everyone, look at this!"Monica produced a document from her bag. Amelia didn't want to humor her, but Monica brought the document to 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