"Tommy got what he deserved. He won't have the chance to harass you anymore," Taylor said as he opened the gate to the villa for Angeline."Thank you," she replied. She knew that it was Sean's way of not involving her and warning Tommy.No wonder Ned had called her. He was probably trying to hold her accountable.…Outside the shabby area, a sleek, black sports car stood out.Ned sat in the car with furrowed brows as he realized Angeline had blocked his number when he heard the busy signal on his phone.Annoyed, he tossed the phone aside and lit a cigarette.On the passenger seat lay the scarf Angeline had left in the car the night before.Ned only found out the drugs Tommy had given him weren't actually truth serum after Tommy was brought to the private room by Sean's bodyguards.Tommy had lied to him out of fear that he might relent.Ned had forced Angeline to take those drugs and insisted she wait for Zachary to come and pick her up.Angeline swore that even if she were t
Angeline intentionally recorded the conversation. After controlling her emotions, she calmly spoke."You're truly shameless to say such things. My mom originally had a happy family, but you people abducted her to Emmerson Village. You didn't give her clothes, fed her only once a day, chained her up in the cellar, and beat and scolded her because you were afraid she would run away."You had even broken her leg. Do you take this as treating her well? She was brought to your house at the age of 16 and started having children after that. You people would abandon the baby if she gave birth to a girl."After taking a deep breath, Angeline continued, "She gave birth to eight children in 11 years and died alongside the ninth child on the operating table. Is this what you mean by treating her well? Would you say the same if you were treated this way?"Infuriated by her words, Juliet reflexively attempted to crush her with the most vulgar words possible."Y-You filthy slut! As a woman, you'
"Forget it. Let's not talk about that." Katie suddenly changed the subject. "Jodie, you and Benjamin are both your grandpa's grandkids. Since he paid for your education, shouldn't he help Benjamin out now that he's getting married?"Without waiting for Angeline to respond, she continued, "Jodie, can't you help persuade your grandpa? We're family, and we really don't want things to escalate to the point of tarnishing your grandpa's and your reputation on television."Isn't your grandpa a college professor? If this gets out, it'll ruin his reputation as an educator."Angeline's face darkened. "What do you want?""I heard that colleges provide a house for professors, right? Tell your grandpa to transfer the ownership of the house to Benjamin. If he doesn't have one, ask him to buy Benjamin a villa in Oceanford. Also, buy a car worth half a million for him." Katie started making requests."It's not that we want the car, but this is the bride's family's request. They also asked for wed
The Emmersons refused to give up and called again.Angeline decisively blocked their number. She began organizing the pieces of evidence she had left behind against the Emmersons.Meanwhile, the Emmersons were grumbling in the hotel and coming together to curse Angeline."That bitch is just like her useless mom! Shameless scum! All she wants is Benjamin's inheritance!" Juliet seethed with hatred."Benjamin, you must perform well tomorrow on the show. No matter what, you have to get in contact with your grandpa. Don't let that bitch get what's yours!""She's all grown up now. How dare she threaten me with imprisonment? I'm her biological father! I gave her her life! I can take it as I wish!" George's face darkened as he spoke harshly.Jay was how the Emmersons addressed Jessica, Angeline's birth mother.Women abducted to Emmerson Village were simply meant for childbearing, so no one cared what their names were.Upon learning that Angeline's birth mother's name started with the l
Many of them among the audience sympathized with this "virtuous" family, expressing their indignation.Ian turned to Benjamin and asked gently, "Your mom left when you were just five. Don't you hate her?""I don't because... my grandma and dad told me that she didn't marry my dad willingly. My dad borrowed 30 thousand dollars to buy my mom. Although my grandma and dad treated my mom well, she had no feelings for my dad and didn't want to stay in that poor place."I understand her actions. It's just that since childhood, everyone else had a mother except me. I really miss my mom, and I want to see her." Benjamin choked, "I want to ask her why she abandoned me."Sure enough, as Benjamin's voice fell, whispers erupted from the audience."What? She was bought?""Is it human trafficking or arranged marriage by the mother's family?""No way it's human trafficking. It should be an arranged marriage.""Even if it was an arranged marriage, the child is innocent."Anne, who had been wai
Leslie spoke slowly. Even now, she sounded like she was lamenting as she said, "The patient's father also went down on his knees and begged me, saying that if his daughter couldn't survive, he was afraid that his wife wouldn't either."He begged me to save their daughter at all costs. But the patient still couldn't make it after the surgery. Later, I heard that not long after the patient passed away, her mother also followed her to heaven. It's really pitiful."The recording of the conversation stopped here.Ian looked at Benjamin and said, "After our investigation, I'm sorry to tell you that your mom has indeed passed away, as her friend, Ms. York, said. Today, we've invited Benjamin's mother, Jay's friend, to come to the studio. Let's welcome Ms. York to tell us about Jay's story."The staff escorted the emotional Anne onto the stage. As she sat down, she recounted how she and Jessica had escaped from Emmerson Village with Angeline's help.She also described how Jessica had fall
Angeline walked out of Oceanford TV Station with Anne, who had tears streaming down her face. At the back of them were the Emmersons causing a scene and refusing to let the production team air the show."You must be in cahoots with that bitch, Jodie!"Juliet sat on the ground, pounding her thighs in protest. "If you dare to air this, I'll jump from this building! Even if I become a ghost, I won't let you bunch of dickheads off!"Hearing that, Anne wiped away her tears and quickly pushed Angeline. "Go now, Angie. As the Emmersons are making a scene, they won't pay attention to you. Hurry, don't let them catch you. Someone from the production team will take me back to the hotel later."Angeline gently squeezed Anne's rough hand. "I'm taking the train to Cloudsville tonight to see Professor Dickson. Once I'm settled in Cloudsville, I'll come home to count down the New Year with you and Henrietta."Anne nodded repeatedly, then pulled out a credit card from her pocket and handed it to
Angeline was stunned. Her eyes suddenly burned with tears.She didn't accept the friend request but only responded with, "No need. Please throw it away for me, thank you."After switching her phone screen off, she stared out the window with a hand on her cheek.Angeline's indifferent face and gauze-wrapped head were vaguely visible through the raindrops on the glass window.She'd thought she'd be able to pursue the love she'd had when she was younger after waking up, as well as find her happy ending. Perhaps someone like her was never destined for a happy ending.Angeline had grown tired after being the only one to keep that promise both she and Ned had made to one another.From now on, she was going to live only for herself.Angeline was grateful that she had survived that car accident. Life was short but vast at the same time. Besides Ned, she still had Anne and Henrietta, as well as her passions and studies.As the train picked up speed, Angeline was given a view of a rain-w