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
Amelia crouched under a huge tree by the road, sobbing in sorrow. A handkerchief was handed to her. "Come, wipe your tears. A pond is forming on the ground under you."When Amelia heard that voice, she felt a little awkward. She stopped crying. Taking the handkerchief, she wiped her tears and then looked at the person. "Why are you here?"Eric sat down next to her."Bella wanted to ask you out for a meal, but she couldn't reach you on the phone. So, I went to Riverbay Residence to see you, but I heard from the security guard of the residential area that you came back to spend the new year. Bella couldn't reach you, and when I tried to call you, the calls wouldn't go through either. I was worried about you, so I wanted to come over to visit you. I didn't expect to see you crying by the road as soon as I arrived."Amelia felt a little touched when she heard him saying how worried he was about her."The signal is a little faulty over here, so phones rarely get signals or internet