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In Lucas's mind, I probably was indeed a cold-hearted person. He didn't know that I had once passionately loved someone else. The elders helped keep it a secret, and though some in our circle were aware, they dared not speak of it. Lucas's father had even brought up the fact that I had been his eldest son's girlfriend for four years and brought it into the grave.As time passed, everything faded away, and hardly anyone mentioned the name Arthur Walsh anymore. So, Lucas knew nothing. He even believed that I had sought him out because the White family had set their sights on the lucrative Walsh family. That's why we hurriedly got together, and I became pregnant with little Billy, the rightful heir to the family fortune.Even though I didn't love him at the time, I could give myself up for the sake of gain. And Lucas, too, was a clever man. I used him, and he, in turn, used me. He tried his best to be good to me and be with me. From dating to proposing and then getting married, h
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The incident at the gathering caused quite a commotion, and Lucas's mother got wind of it and called us back for dinner. She said it was for dinner, but it was actually a scolding session.A woman who raised through the ranks thanks to my support, even her current status and position, dared to lecture me with the air of an elder in front of me. All because of the tiny bit of affection I used to have for her son. But now, I had withdrawn my heart from Lucas.She pointed her finger at my nose and berated me, "These days, it's not uncommon for wealthy men to have multiple partners. My son is quite exceptional, so why should it be an issue if he has a romantic interest outside of his committed relationship?" Instead of attempting to win his affection, you're involving yourself with a mistress and causing such a public spectacle. What do you think will happen to my family's reputation?"I sat calmly on the sofa, while Lucas was beside her trying to calm her down. This spectacle continu
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Arthur died in a car accident.Everyone concluded that the car accident was accidental.The truck driver, who was driving under the influence, collided with Arthur's car to avoid hitting the child who was crossing the road.The accident occurred in the bustling city and was clearly witnessed by the passersby.Even I thought it was an accident.It was not until I found out that this item belonged to Lucas' mother.Upon reviewing the surveillance footage of the accident scene, isn't that her figure at the edge of the frame?A coincidence?She just happened to be at the scene of the accident, just happened to see the gift box, and just happened to succumb to greed.But I've always liked to entertain conspiracy theories about someone.Doesn't this look like the mastermind behind the accident deliberately came to the scene to witness their handiwork?As I looked at Lucas' face, so similar to Arthur's, any affection I had nurtured in the past vanished.Only disgust remained.
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After that, I didn't invest too much thought in this mother and son.I left the investigation in the capable hands of Mr. Jones, who was quite competent.As I gazed out at the hazy mist beyond the window, the phone rang incessantly.Billy's teacher on the other end of the line said, "Miss White, Billy got into a fight with a classmate today. Do you have time to come over?"I've always made time for Billy's matters.But I never expected to see Lucas at the kindergarten, standing across from Billy.He was a strict father, admonishing his own son for harming his lover's niece."Billy, you're a boy, why did you scratch a little girl's face?"Is this how your mother taught you?"Show me the hand you used to scratch her!"Billy stood his ground, tears welling up in his eyes, refusing to let them fall."I don't want you! I want Mommy!"From childhood to now, Billy had never suffered any injustices.With both the Walsh and White families standing behind him, any troublesome elements would be q
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After a considerable amount of time passed since the incident, Lucas and I finally had contact again.He said he wanted to have a chat with me.At that time, I was walking through the airport lobby with Billy.I asked him, "What do you want to talk about? Is it about the divorce?"Billy looked up at me.I reached out and patted his head.Lucas breathed in silence, and the bustling sounds of the airport passed through the phone."Where are you right now?"I hung up the phone with a cold face.The plane was about to take off, and there were more important things at hand.Soon it would be Arthur's memorial day, and I had never taken Billy to see his biological father.A message popped up on the screen.I glanced at it and turned off my phone.
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Both the Walsh and White families became successful in a small, unknown county.After some refurbishments, Arthur was buried in the ancestral tomb.The photo affixed to the tombstone was cropped from a picture of Arthur and me together.He was smiling so happily, showing his pearly whites because I was by his side.I ruffled Billy's hair and whispered, "Billy, this is your dad."Billy wasn't Lucas's child.So, after Lucas' affair, I didn't stand on a moral high ground to blame him.Because I didn't have morality to begin with."He had a car accident on his way to see you, and in his final moments, he was texting Mom."He said, "Rachel, I'm sorry."And also, I love you and our..."Arthur couldn't finish a complete sentence.According to bystanders, the man in the car had his lower body crushed and deformed.Yet, he struggled to reach for his phone, trembling as he typed this message, finally hitting send in his last moments.Then, with his eyes open, he stopped breathing.Billy looked a
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Lucas arrived on the plane right behind me.At this moment, he stood not far away, furrowing his brow.I turned around and saw him immediately.There was a hostility in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth as he spoke, "So, Billy is Arthur's son?"I stood my ground, not saying a word.Lucas sneered coldly. "No wonder, no wonder I don't remember anything from that night. Turns out, nothing actually happened!"As expected of Director White. You kept it a secret from me all these years, only for me to unknowingly raise someone else's child."He walked slowly, but his steps were long.I pulled Billy behind me, and when I raised my eyelids again, he was already standing in front of me.Lucas grabbed the hand that was holding mine firmly and said softly, "Unfortunately, Billy only recognizes me as his father."My forearm hurt, and I struggled for a moment, but he held on even tighter."After all these years of keeping it a secret, why did you suddenly tell Billy? Is it because I'm no longer of
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He certainly wasn't the same as before.After Lucas returned, he unilaterally tore up the cooperation contracts of the two companies.He acted like an impulsive child which led to significant problems for both the Walsh and White families.In less than two months, a crowd of protesters gathered at the company's entrance.Projects stagnated, funds didn't flow, and the wages of the lower-level workers were delayed.They raised banners, and some even resorted to drastic measures.Just when I was racking my brains to resolve these dire situations.Lucas watched coldly, going to various social events with his new love every day.I lightly massaged my temples and leaned back.Mr. Jones bent down and reported the latest public opinion trends to me.It was nothing more than where Lucas and Wendy had gone to have fun again.They had been to the aquarium and the polar park.Today, they were at the amusement park, and I heard that Lucas booked the entire area for Wendy. They both rode on a childi
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On the day I was discharged from the hospital, I went to visit Lucas' mother.The middle-aged woman, who had taken good care of herself over the years grew a large patch of white hair.She saw me and shook the handcuffs, making a clattering nose.I looked at her for a while and took out Lucas's death certificate from my bag."Mom... I mean, Auntie."Your son is dead."Her gaze became vacant.She stared intensely at the death certificate as if trying to bore a hole through it."It's impossible."Impossible! This can't be true!!""There's nothing that's impossible; perhaps this is just karma."She pushed herself away from the table, leaning forward, and desperately asked me, "Rachel! Rachel White! You lied to me, didn't you?"You clearly liked my Lucas! You liked him before!"Old habits die hard.In matters regarding relationships, she saw through things more clearly than both Lucas and me.So, she was fearless, knowing that I had affection for her son.She stared at me.Gradually, she c
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Lucas's final visit to me was probably because he had no other options left.He looked at me with red eyes and asked, "It was you, right?"You promised..."I interrupted him. "Lucas, these are two separate matters."I've said it before, both murder and embezzling company funds are illegal.”"But you promised! She's my mom, your mother-in-law, and I'm the one you married! Not Arthur!"He grabbed my shoulders and shouted with anguish, "We're not divorced yet, and Billy is still my child."Rachel, can you bear to let Billy lose his father?"If you stop now, I'll make Wendy leave, and I'll listen to whatever you say in the future. I'll also take good care of Billy, I..."I impatiently cut him off.Tears of remorse welled up on his face, gradually blending with Arthur's visage and then drifting apart again.I realized that despite Lucas having a face so similar to his, he was nothing like him at all.I positioned myself on the stairs, leaned forward, and gripped his chin firmly."Lucas, to
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A murder case that happened five years ago has taken an unexpected twist. It turns out the mistress was scheming to have the heir killed, so her own son could inherit everything.When this news broke, the entire city was in an uproar.On the day of the trial, I deliberately set aside time to attend.Lucas and Wendy were sitting to my left, with two empty seats in between.The man glared at me with hatred, while the woman absentmindedly adjusted her bangs.In my mind, I sneered. How could it take five years for anyone to realize that Lucas was a fool?When my mother-in-law was brought in, she spotted me with pure resentment in her eyes.However, when the witnesses began testifying, her anger was overshadowed by fear.I believe she must regret not killing one more person.It's what they call, "to root out completely."Motives, witnesses, and evidence were all crystal clear.Everything had already been set in stone.I stood up and left behind the farce that had unfolded behind me.
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Unfortunately, his mother had committed more than just this one offense. Due to this incident, the mother and son's relationship had deepened. When the police came knocking, Lucas, his mother, and Wendy were in the middle of making cakes. All the ingredients were ready. A mixture of flour and butter was blended, and the creamy colors were enticing with their vivid hues.Lucas's face turned pale, and he immediately pulled out his phone to question me. However, the next words from the police left him stunned."Mrs Walsh, the police suspect you are connected to a murder case. Please come with us."These words came through the phone call. Then there was a busy signal.
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Lucas came to see me later than I had expected.But it made sense; all his attention was on Wendy these days, spending time with that aunt-niece duo just as he used to do with me and Billy.To outsiders, they all appeared to be a loving family of three.This time, he probably came home because he had mistakenly entered the wrong door while drunk.I sat on the bed, silently gazing at the unexpected visitor not far away.Lucas leaned against the door frame, his dark eyes turning towards me.I switched on the light.His facial features, strikingly similar to Arthur's, became bright and distinct under the bright lamp, instantly pulling my thoughts back to the past.Long-forgotten scenes flashed through my mind.Starting with a complex and uncertain entanglement, progressing to a passionate romance, followed by a proposal, and ultimately experiencing the separation brought about by life and death.Those memories were more vivid than ever before."It's that look again!"Lucas' voice brought
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I didn't think Lucas was a fool.Embezzling company funds, once discovered, leads to prison time for sure.The only person I could think of who would do such a foolish thing was my mother-in-law who raised her status by becoming a mistress.Maybe it was because the individual behind the accident asked for a substantial sum upon getting out of prison, and she was worried that Lucas might become suspicious. So, she chose to put up the "Heart of the Ocean" for auction, a valuable item she had kept hidden for five years.She probably thought that no one in this world remembered Arthur anymore.I placed the box containing the blue diamond in the safe, atop the blood-stained receipt.The blood from that year had turned black.The two words "Arthur Walsh" were covered in ink, as if they no longer existed.
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For the safety of Billy, I sent him abroad.Mr. Jones stood beside me, watching as Billy boarded the plane with me.After a while, he said, "Director White, the person responsible for the accident from years ago was released from prison three months ago, and we've tracked down his current residence."Mr. Jones paused. "It's in an upscale residential area, and the house is registered under his name."The person sentenced to five years for the accident now owned a house as soon as he got out.I couldn't believe I just discovered such a major loophole.I think, before Lucas had an affair, I might have genuinely developed feelings.After all, it was a whole five years.Whether it was real or fake.He did play the role of a husband and a father quite well.That's why I forgot that I once had a crush on someone when I was young, a crush that lasted for many years.But then he died.And it seemed I had forgotten about him too.How could I be trapped in the past like this?After all, those ali
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When I got to the Walsh company, everything was already over.I was in a sorry state, and I even stumbled and tore my clothes while rushing there.The situation on the rooftop was clear; Lucas was comforting a little girl.Wendy stood beside him, gently patting the girl's back.They looked like a family of three.Billy was nearby, staring blankly and softly sobbing.When he saw me, his eyes lit up, and he ran toward me, saying, "Mommy!"He was terrified, suddenly crying intensely.Choking on his tears, he asked me, "Mommy, why didn't Daddy save me?"Mommy, why didn't Daddy save me?!"I held him in my arms, apologizing over and over again.As Lucas and Wendy passed by, they didn't stop their footsteps, leaving only a remark, "It seems you really love my half-brother."Too bad, he's already dead."I held Billy tightly as he cried loudly, unable to respond.I thought Lucas must have regretted his impulsive actions.After all, threatening anyone with a child was a grave mistake in the eyes
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That day, it wasn't just little Billy who was taken; Wendy's young niece was with him.They were cornered dangerously on the rooftop by a group of people.Those individuals threatened Lucas, demanding their hard-earned money."Our kids need an education, and our family depends on this place!"We can't even afford the rent; we're about to be evicted by the landlord!"You, on the other hand, are still playing at the amusement park, even booking down the entire area! Why can't you give us the money?"We just want to survive!"The cries of the two children echoed one after another.Lucas remained composed, saying, "I've already sent someone to raise the money. Please, calm down, and be careful not to harm the children."There were quite a few people on the rooftop, all trying to mediate.Lucas furrowed his brow and called me."Rachel."Hearing the cries on the other end of the phone, my heart felt like it was about to leap out.That feeling was no different from when I heard about Arthur's
