There was a murmur of excitement in the crowd as nobody expected Liam to ask such a question. The rumors might not be fake after all!Monica was a bit flustered. She hastily laughed and explained, "Liam, perhaps you've been working too hard lately and got a bit confused. My daughter's father is, of course—"Before she could finish, Liam handed over a document. After glancing at it, Monica's face shifted. She attempted to snatch it from him, but Liam pulled it back."Mrs. Jackson, you didn't finish your sentence," Liam reminded her. Hearing this, Monica bit her lip and awkwardly continued, "Yes, I made a mistake. My daughter is not Mr. Prescott's wife. She ..."Although Benjamin also saw the document Liam handed her, he only saw the words "paternity test" on the top. He couldn't read its contents. Realizing there was a problem when Monica contradicted herself in front of everyone, Benjamin quickly pulled Monica aside. Refuting it now would only add more embarrassment to the si
"Leona, it's been three years. How come there's still no news about your pregnancy?" Questions poured in the minute Leona returned to the Lancaster family and exchanged a few words with her parents. Charles's gaze lingered on her stomach for quite a while. Although Charles's comment was just a casual remark, Leona was embarrassed.Liam had not touched her, so how could she be expecting a child? However, she couldn't say it, especially in front of Hannah. If she did, she might have to face Hannah's mockery.Karen glanced at Leona and wondered. She then turned to Charles. "Young people have their own beliefs these days. Don't rush them." Karen then looked at Leona and asked, "Are you getting along well with Liam? How are the Prescotts treating you?" Knowing that Karen was trying to protect her, Leona felt relieved. She put on a composed and gentle smile, saying, "Mr. Prescott senior treats me well and has always supported me. It's just, as Dad mentioned, I still haven't conceive
In fact, Monica didn't want to come back. Three years ago, Peter forced her to sever ties with him, and she had taken the opportunity to avoid financially supporting him and being subject to gossip. However, Benjamin's recent anger over Amelia's background made her uneasy. To restore her image in Benjamin's eyes, she returned and played the role of a dutiful daughter. Perhaps Peter didn't make things difficult for Monica due to his old age, but he didn't give her a warm reception either. Seeing that Peter had no objections, Monica became even more unrestrained. She walked over with Hannah, who looked quite displeased. "Dad, this is Hannah. The one I raised since she was little. Hannah, quickly call him Grandpa." At the entrance, Amelia, who had planned to go upstairs with a suitcase, halted upon hearing this. She glanced at Monica and wondered why Monica brought Hannah to Peter's 80th birthday celebration. Furthermore, she even insisted on making an unwilling Hannah cal
Lost in her thoughts, Amelia didn't notice the person before her. All she heard was a soft thud, like a car door closing."Ms. Jenson! Do you need some help?"Amelia snapped back to reality when she heard someone call out to her. She lifted her head to look at the person speaking to her. Seeing him, Amelia was surprised. Wasn't he just leaving?Glancing to his side, she noticed the person sitting in the car—Liam.Before she returned to Terracrest, Amelia knew she would see him again. After all, Sableton was a little small. If she was going to live there, she was bound to run into him.But despite all her preparation, she hadn't expected to meet him so soon. It was only her first day back."Ms. Jenson?" Gio called out to her again. Amelia smiled at him. "Thank you, but I'm fine."Gio still seemed worried. "But you looked troubled earlier, walking with your head down. I called out to you multiple times, but you didn't reply. You almost bumped into Mr. Prescott, too."Instinctiv
"Amelia, you're finally back. Mommy missed you so much.""Oh?" Amelia chuckled. "Are you sure you're my mom?"Monica's expression faltered. She pursed her lips, looked at Peter, and then laughed. "What are you talking about? If I'm not your mom, then who is?""I'd like to know that too," Amelia said, shifting her gaze to Hannah.On closer inspection, there was indeed a resemblance between Hannah and Monica. It's just that Amelia hadn't thought about it before, so she never noticed it.Amelia noticed when Monica exchanged glances with Peter a moment ago. She knew what Monica was implying, but she didn't want to give in to Monica's wishes.When she thought about it, Monica knew they weren't related biologically. However, she always insisted on being a mother to Amelia. She even tried to force her to do things she didn't want.Peter was unaware of the hidden dynamic between the two and believed that Amelia hadn't forgiven Monica yet. He decided to let it go and looked at Monica. "Y
"Amelia, so you've returned to Terracrest!"In the villa, Leona took out her frustration on the flowers, beating them with a stick and sending petals flying.The once lush flowers, meticulously tended by the maids, now looked sparse and desolate. Numerous leaves had fallen, creating a mess around them.From the hallway, the maid watched as Leona vented her frustration. She felt sorry for her but hesitated to intervene.Just then, the familiar click of the entrance was heard. When the maid saw who it was, her eyes lit up. She rushed to tell Leona, "Mrs. Prescott, Mr. Prescott is back!""Liamo's home?" Filled with joy, Leona quickly entered the villa. She was oblivious to the maid's pained expression as she approached the flower bed."Liamo, you're back?" Leona greeted the person she had been longing for with a beaming smile, completely devoid of the jealousy and anger she'd displayed moments before.Liam glanced at her and responded with a subtle nod.The villa was Leona's bri
After exiting the mansion, Liam quickly drove away.Leona's drug had no antidote, and he had no intention of going to the hospital right away either. In his mind, there was only one person he wanted to see and hold right then.Liam sped through several red lights and finally reached his destination.Amelia was about to go to bed when she heard a knock at the door."Who is it?" She went to the door. Amelia was shocked to see who it was when she peered through the peephole. After a moment of thought, she decided not to open the door.Outside, Liam couldn't contain himself. When he left the villa, he felt like his body was about to explode. In order to stay calm, he'd used a fruit knife to cut his arm.Suddenly, Amelia heard the sound of keys opening the door and widened her eyes. Did Liam have the keys to her house?Just as the thought appeared, Liam had already opened the door and entered."Why do you have the key to my house?" Amelia asked, anger written all over her
In the living room, a maid was busy mopping the floor."Ah!"Hearing Leona's cry of distress, the maid quickly turned around and saw Leona collapse to the ground."Madam, are you okay?" she asked."Seriously? You turned the floor into a pool!"The maid helped Leona up, only to receive a slap from her."Sorry, Madam! It was all my fault!" The maid hung her head low as she apologized, but she had an evil smile on her face.The maid used to think that Leona was a breeze to take care of. But the longer she stayed at the villa, the more Leona's bad moods led to her being mistreated and humiliated. This bred resentment within her.Over the past three years, Liam rarely visited Leona. And even when he did return, he wouldn't share a bed with her. This, in turn, caused the maid to lose any respect she might have had for Leona.That night, when Leona had plotted against Liam, little did she know that the maid was plotting against her as well!The maid witnessed Leona tampering wit
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