Finding it hard to swallow her food, Yena lifted her head to meet Josiah's eyes as her eyes turned red-rimmed.Not only was she devastated by her mother's passing, but she was also wretched that Josiah was doubting her. Hence, tears started welling up in her eyes."It was Meredith who told me that, she…""That's impossible!" Before she could even finish her sentence, Josiah cut her off and went on, "Meredith is not the type to threaten someone. Even if she can be cruel sometimes, she is still a kind person deep down.""Sir, was she really not the one who pushed my mother off the building?""I first thought that it was her too, but after your poisoning incident, I am starting to suspect otherwise," Josiah went on, "rest assured that I will give you an explanation that you'll be satisfied with regarding Miss Leah's death.""An explanation that I'll be satisfied with?" With tears running down her cheeks, Yena asked, "Josiah Shelby, it is an undeniable truth that my mother is dead. W
Seeing how Yena was about to collapse from getting too worked up, Josiah helped to get her back onto the bed.His tone was still cold as he said, "Yena, I've just told you that we're even now. There is no need for you to ask for my forgiveness.""No, it's different," Shaking her head, Yena said, "even though I am well aware that I don't deserve to be with you, you're all that I know in my youth, my past, and my life. I don't want you to hate or resent me because of this. I don't want us to end up this way!""Yena, I think it's best if you leave Shelby mansion.""Sir, are you really kicking me out?""Not only me, but I'm sure Meredith doesn't want to see you again.""I understand. I will try to ask Meredith for forgiveness," Yena went on, "Meredith has always been kind and I'm sure she will forgive me and allow me to stay at Shelby mansion.""We'll talk about this again when Meredith returns." The Meredith that Josiah knew would never allow Yena to stay in the Shelby mansion.He
With heavy steps, Josiah went into Nia's bedroom.The bedroom was painted pink and the room was pretty as usual.But without its owner, the room seemed cold and empty.Closing his eyes, Josiah recalled how Nia would want him to help tie her hair in braids and how Nia would join hands with him to win Meredith over.But no matter how Nia had helped him out, Josiah still failed to keep the family together.He had no idea how Nia was doing or if she had recovered from her illness.Josiah recalled that Nia had forgotten about him in the last few days before she was gone and he wondered if Nia had finally remembered him.He guessed that Nia might still not remember him because if she did, Nia would have secretly called him."Sir, dinner is ready. Would you like to eat now?" Standing at the door, Lily asked as she noticed how Josiah looked lonely from the back.Josiah shook his head. He did not have any appetite.Instead, he said, "It will be Nia's birthday in two days' time. I wond
Wesley simply thought that Josiah had been feeling on the low for the past two years, hence he would recommend all sorts of socializing activities for him to attend. Yet, Josiah had always rejected him.Hence Wesley knew that he would not be able to change his mind, so he simply responded, "Don't worry, Sir. I will find out about the person behind Sweet Reminiscence."After work, Josiah returned to the dead and silent mansion.He poured himself a glass of wine and sat down in front of the windows.Shortly after, his phone rang.He glimpsed at his phone to see Liam who was calling. Josiah recalled the only reason Liam would usually call him was to spread salt onto his wound.Hence, he rejected his call.After two seconds, his phone rang again.Josiah turned off his phone once and for all.Not long after, he heard hurried footsteps headed toward his room, followed by Lily's voice, "Sir! We've got news of Ma'am and Nia!"Josiah froze.The wine glass slipped off his hand, and wi
Meredith crouched down and pulled Nia into a hug. "Happy birthday, sweetheart.""Thank you, Mommy. I want to grow up to be like you, someone who knows how to give love." Nia then kissed Meredith on her cheeks.Meredith and Nia then looked at each other lovingly.From afar, it was a scene filled with love.Josiah froze as his mind went blank.He was supposed to be there with them, but he was excluded.Josiah slowly came back to his senses and walked downstairs.Walter had already gotten the car ready and was ready to leave with Josiah.…Backstage, Charlie took Nia into his arms and asked, "How was it? Was it fun?"With a face full of smiles, Nia nodded. "It was fun."Charlie then turned to look at Meredith and said, "Congratulations, the event was a success.""Thank you." Meredith also did not expect that the perfume would be so well-received by the public.Charlie put his hand on top of her head and said, "With the relationship that we have, do you really still have to th
Meredith scoffed coldly, "Plus, we still don't know if Nia recognizes him."Charlie was slightly relieved at Meredith's response."I'm glad that you're able to think like that. I'm just worried that you'd be affected and manipulated by him like how it was back then.""It won't happen again," Meredith smiled bitterly, patted his shoulders, and said, "I am already twenty-seven this year. I am not that helpless and weak person that I was years ago, the one who only knew how to get on her knees to cry and beg.""And me too," Charlie smiled and went on, "I went from not ineligible to get married to being eligible to get married.""Congratulations. You're finally able to marry the person that you like.""While we're on this topic, so, the person that I like, when are you planning to get married to me?""Whenever is fine.""Really?" Charlie sat up straight immediately. With a surprised look on his face, he asked, "Edith, I'm not hearing things, am I? Did you just say that we can get m
Meredith changed her clothes then went to Charlie's room and knocked on his door."Come on in!"Meredith opened the door and walked inside to find Charlie half-naked with a towel hanging around his waist. His toned body was still slightly wet from the shower.Meredith was taken aback and she quickly turned around to avoid looking at him. "You…put on some clothes first."Charlie laughed and walked up to her. Looking right at her, he said, "Edith, if all goes well, we will be getting married by next Monday. Why are you still feeling shy around me?""It's not that. It's because you have an attractive body and I'm worried that I won't be able to contain myself."Even though Charlie was young and he lived a busy life, he always took care of his body physique and his health.And a man like Charlie would, of course, be very attractive."I'm more than happy if you do that."Charlie opened up his arms wide and said, "Edith, just throw yourself at me if you can't contain yourself. I am
Staring at the woman that he had been yearning and missing for the last two years, Josiah felt his entire body tensing up as he could not seem to move his eyes away from her.Inwardly, he regretted and blamed himself for losing such a wonderful woman.Meredith walked toward him and came to a stop in front of him. Tugging at the corner of her lips, she greeted, "It's been a while, Mister Josiah."Josiah was still staring dazedly at her.It was as if he was worried that he would say something or do something that would make Meredith run away from him again."This is a rather good wine, ain't it?" Before Josiah could even say anything, she picked up the bottle of wine on the table and said, "I remember that this bottle of Lafete cost about two hundred thousand dollars eight years ago, right?"Followed by a loud clang, the bottle of red wine dropped onto the floor and shattered into pieces."Oh no, my bad!" Meredith pretended as if she was anxious. She then looked at Josiah and said