Meredith thought that Josiah would let her go for Yena's sake, but…Josiah did not stop and Meredith started resisting again.But this time, no matter how she tried to resist or screamed Yena's name, Josiah did not stop his barbaric act.What Meredith did not know was that every time she called Yena's name, it would trigger Josiah even more and made Josiah resent her even more.After several moments, Meredith was left lying lifelessly on the bed.Standing behind her was Josiah who was slowly donning his clothes back on.Just when she slightly closed her eyes, wanting to get some rest, Josiah ordered, "Get the hell out of my room!"Meredith was completely awake by his shout.Turning around, Meredith looked at him and scoffed, "Josiah Shelby, you're really sick. How are you even interested in someone as pathetic and dirty as me?"Josiah, who was buttoning his shirt, froze slightly.He scanned her body all over and agreed with her. She did not have a voluptuous body figure and h
She had prepared toast, omelet, slices of bacon, and sausages.Looking at the delicious breakfast, Liam asked Meredith, "Edith, where is mine?"Taking a quick glance at Josiah, Meredith replied, "Lily is almost done preparing your breakfast. Please wait a little longer.""But I want to have what you make." Liam picked up a slice of bacon from Josiah's plate.Nodding, he said, "Mm! This is delicious! You're such a good cook, Edith!"Just when he was about to take another slice, Josiah stopped him."Hey, don't be selfish!"Ignoring him, Josiah started eating while flipping through a magazine.Seeing Josiah being all serious, Liam purposely teased, "Edith, if you ever become mine one day, I want you to prepare nice meals for me too."Stealing a glance at Josiah, Meredith put a finger to her mouth, gesturing for Liam to stop talking.Liam pretended as if he did not understand what she was trying to say and asked, "Why? Are you not willing to?"Josiah replied instead, "Well, we'l
He was not angry but his stare was intimidating.Intimidating enough for Meredith to let go of her grip on his shirt and could only stare as he left the room.Did he ask her to beg Ysballe?Meredith smiled bitterly.Ysabelle prayed that Alayna would die faster so that Nia would not have any donors and the doctors would not be able to carry out the surgery.After Josiah had left, Meredith went back to doing chores while racking her brain to come up with a plan to save her mother.After being put in charge of taking care of Yena and all the house chores, Meredith had been working tirelessly every single day.Having to wake up at five in the morning and could only rest after midnight, Meredith felt as if her body was going to collapse soon.But for the sake of earning more money, she had to push through.In the evening, Meredith fell asleep on the stairs after a whole day of working.The stairs in the backyard were one of the safe places that she would go to whenever she despera
Taking a glance at him, Meredith asked, "Mister Liam, you're quite capable, aren't you?""This…" Liam cleared his throat and answered, "I'm not sure…how to answer your question but you can talk to me if you have any troubles. I'll try to help in whatever ways that I can.""Can I ask you for a favor, then?" Meredith was well aware of the fact that Josiah would be angered if she were to ask Liam for help.But she had no other choice. Aside from Liam, there was no one else that she could turn to."What do you need me to do?""It's about my mom…" Hesitating, Meredith finally told Liam about the incident that involved her mother.After Meredith finished, Liam smacked his lap angrily and seethed, "Josiah Shelby is completely out of his mind, how could he even think of doing this to an elderly?""Don't worry, I will help you," added Liam.Even though he sounded confident, Meredith knew better that with Josiah still in the picture, it would be hard for Liam to help her.Josiah was alr
"What's wrong? Did I ask for too much? If so…""No, no, it's too little!" The surprised look on his face faded away slowly. "I thought you were going to ask for at least ten million dollars, but a million dollars? I can give it to you and you don’t even need to pay me back." "Really? Are you sure about this?""Of course." Leaning toward her, Liam added, "But when you and Josiah get back together, please have him pay me back with interest."The smile on Meredith's face froze.There was absolutely no way that she and Josiah would ever get back together."Mister Liam, it is impossible that Josiah and I will get back together but I'll do whatever it takes to make sure that I pay you back.""There, there. Nothing is impossible." Flashing him a smile, he added, "I have faith in you two."Of course, Liam knew how sick in the head Josiah was.If Josiah really hated someone, he would have gotten rid of the person right away. He would not have kept Meredith by his side and tormented he
It was already a relief that those old friends of Meredith's did not add insult to her wounds, it was impossible to expect those friends of hers to be willing to lend her money."Edith darling, did you do anything out of line?" Alayna could not help but ask.Meredith knew what her mother was trying to say. With tears in her eyes, she said, "Mom, what are you thinking? Even if I did think of doing it, do you really think that man would want me?""I don't want you to talk about yourself like that. No matter how you end up, you’re still the best in my eyes.""Thank you, Mom." Meredith explained, "Do you know who Liam is? The son from the Sheldon Group.""Yeah, I do. Why?""He was the one who lent me the money, so you don't have to worry where the money comes from.""But are you guys close?""Not really, but we are now." Meredith was worried that her mother would misunderstand and quickly added, "But we're just friends."Alayna nodded. She then looked at Meredith and added, "But d
"Mister Liam, I am really, really thankful for your kindness but Josiah is threatening me to stay at Shelby's residence using my mother as leverage. It is impossible that he'll let my mom go."She added, "And, Josiah is already furious that you helped me with the phone restoration, if you were to put in a word for me, not only would he not let my mom go, I'm afraid that he would make her suffer."Also, I don't wish to cause any damage to your friendship with Josiah."Liam was actually rendered speechless.He was not worried that their friendship being affected but he was worried that Josiah would take out his anger on Meredith if he were to interfere."Oh and Lily told me that Josiah already knew that the both of us are out together and is throwing a fit right now. Do you want to stay a night away from his house today?"Meredith felt her skin crawl just at the thought of Josiah smoldering in anger."There is no way that I'll let you deal with him alone." Liam shrugged his should
"Didn't Meredith just tell you that if I let her mother go, what else could I use to threaten her?" Josiah raised his eyebrows.In fact, he had many ways to deal with Meredith. He merely wanted to use the most hurtful method against her. That way only he could make her suffer the most.How Meredith hurt him back then, he will return it back to her a thousand fold."Josiah, have you ever thought that one day if you were to get back together with Meredith, how are you going to wash away the pain that you caused her all this while?""Don't worry, I never plan to get back together with her forever.""Are you that sure?""Of course," Josiah said unquestionably, sitting on the sofa regally like an emperor.Liam looked at Josiah's determined expression and helplessly shrugged his shoulders. "Okay, then. Since you've already said it, I have nothing to worry about. I hope that day will never happen to you."Josiah never thought that this was a problem, but he started to feel annoyed bec