However, if people were to find out that Angeline was Jessica's biological daughter, it'd be no different to telling the world Jessica had been nothing but a baby-making machine that the Emmersons had kept locked in the basement. They would also find out about her giving birth to Benjamin.Robert had kept the Emmersons and everyone in Emmerson Village alive so that he could watch them suffer for the rest of their lives. It wasn't so that Benjamin and his family could continue pestering him and Jessica."Wasn't your father the one who wanted to get rid of his family?" Robert barked. "I wouldn't even call you my family, really. As Angie said, we went our separate ways 20 years ago, so the Lawson family has nothing to do with you two anymore."No one knows that we're related, and I would never admit that I have a bastard for a brother.""Robert!" Rowan widened his eyes. "Is this really how you're going to treat your only kin left in this world?""Jessica is my only kin! And Sean and
Rowan had paid both the manager and the driver off. The young man was the only one Rowan hadn't had anything to do with.The young man glanced at Sean, then at Robert. He stepped forward and cautiously placed an aged journal on the coffee table. "My mother worked at the shopping mall and served Ms. Lawson in the past. This is her journal."At the time… I was diagnosed with leukemia and needed a lot of money for my treatment. Because of that, my mother accepted the money against her better judgment and allowed Ms. Lawson to be taken away."He pursed his lips. "She spent the rest of her life living in horrible guilt. Later, on her deathbed, she told me to find a way to pass this journal to you, Mr. Lawson Senior. I'm a nobody, so I've never gotten the chance to even get near you. I've kept the journal this whole time, though."Taylor stepped forward to pick the journal up. He handed it to Robert, who took it with trembling hands and immediately started reading it. When he got to the
Helen gnashed her teeth, thinking that Angeline was using her children to suck up to Robert and Jessica.When she headed back inside the house, she saw Robert had already gotten to his feet with Angeline's help. He was about to head upstairs.She ran over to him and fell to her knees. "Uncle Robert, I had no idea my father tried to do such harm to Jessica! You may have forgiven him because he's your brother, but my conscience won't allow me to just let this matter slide."Please let me remain in the country so I can make it up to you, even if it's nothing much. I'm considered a renowned psychiatrist abroad; I want to stay here so I can help care for Jessica!" Helen's eyes turned red. She sounded as sincere as could be.Angeline, who stood beside Robert, looked at her coldly. She said, "Mom's life as the only daughter of the Lawson family was perfect before your father did those things to her. She was tormented for years because of your father's greed, and she's not even lucid now.
Jessica was Robert's only child, so he'd had high hopes for her. He'd arranged for her to attend various courses and classes since she was a child. Though he'd given Jessica all his love, he'd also pressured her.If not for that, Rowan wouldn't have successfully taken Jessica away by luring her out with the prospect of sneaking away for some fun.Robert swore he wouldn't repeat his mistakes with Xavier and Yasmine. His only wish was for them to grow up happily and healthily.Angeline helped Robert upstairs. After that, having heard from Sandy that Jessica was already resting after taking some sleeping pills, she kept her footfalls light as she headed to the third floor. She pushed Jessica's door open to check on her.The nightlight's dim glow was just about enough for Angeline to see Jessica sleeping soundly. She teared up a little as she quietly shut the door.Sandy smiled when she saw this. "I knew you'd be here. Don't worry—Jessica's been doing well recently. Now that you, Xavi
"Also… when are you gonna leave the Lawson family and come back? My dad's ready on his end. Once you're back, we can take Dexter down! I'm also ready—all you need to do is give me a date, and I'll get that accident orchestrated," Brayden said.Sean turned to look at the children, who were still playing. He furrowed his brows. "You'll have to wait for me to finish things up with Lawson Global. We've waited for years now; there's no need to rush."As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Angeline came into the room."That's all. Bye," Sean said before hanging up. When he saw the pajamas she held, he asked, "Did Ms. Hull prepare that for you?""Yeah." She nodded with a smile. "It's late, so… you should also get some rest.""Can't Daddy sleep with us?" Yasmine looked up and blinked in confusion. "Mommy, I want Xavier and I to sleep between you and Daddy!""I don't wanna!" Xavier prodded Yasmine's chubby cheek scornfully. "Don't forget that we have to call him 'Mr. Lawson' when we'
Even to this day, whenever Sean shut his eyes, he would still be haunted by the sight of his parents doing everything in their power to save him. He couldn't set aside the torment they'd suffered and his plan for vengeance."I understand." Robert sighed again. "As a father, I want you to know that my biggest wish is for my children to live good lives. I wouldn't want them to be tortured by their hatred."Before this, he'd never understood why Sean insisted on leaving the Lawson family. But now that Sean had come clean about his true identity and the burden he shouldered, Robert understood.Sean was about to embark on his path of vengeance but didn't want to implicate the Lawson family. That was why he wanted to orchestrate an accident to wipe Sean Lawson off the face of this earth. It was also to ensure Lawson Global was returned to the Lawson family in one piece."I have my reasons for doing this. On one hand, I don't want to drag the Lawson family down with me. On the other hand,
Sean walked Angeline to her bedroom. His gaze landed on her lips, and his Adam's apple bobbed. He held himself from kissing her since they were at the old Lawson residence. Instead, he just said, "Get some rest. You'll be plenty busy starting tomorrow."She nodded. "Okay. Well… goodnight. You get some rest, too."As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Sean placed a hand on the door and took a step into the room. He wrapped his free hand around the back of her head and gave her a searing kiss.The door was still wide open, and they were at the old Lawson residence. Angeline's eyes widened in shock; she tried to push him away.The kiss, though passionate, didn't last long. Sean looked down at Angeline, whose ears were bright red. He said in a low voice, "Goodnight.""There are surveillance cameras around here!" Angeline's heart raced. She was afraid Robert would catch them.Since getting Jessica back, surveillance cameras had been installed in every corridor in the old Lawson
Ned's expression was dark as he looked at Helen. "So, how do you want me to work with you?""Those children can't remain with the Lawson family. I can help to lure them out and hand them to you. Since they're your children, you can deal with them however you please! But no matter what, you have to make sure they can't return to the Lawson family."Helen smiled. "You're their father, after all. No one can say you're in the wrong for taking them away."She'd heard that Xavier and Yasmine had Robert and Jessica wrapped around their fingers. Jessica, especially, couldn't be away from them at all. Besides, she'd also heard from Robert's lawyer's assistant that Robert's will stated some of his things would go to Xavier and Yasmine. How could she not be jealous?Despite being related to Robert by blood, Helen wasn't getting a single dime. Yet Angeline's bastard children were included in the will. Helen's father was Robert's brother!That wasn't all. Robert had earlier agreed to let Row