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Joey was pulled away."What are you doing? Let me go!"Two nurses held Willow on either side, while a doctor drew a vial of blood from her arm. As the crimson blood flowed into the syringe, Willow struggled, her face pale."That's enough!"The doctor released Willow and stored the blood sample."What exactly are you trying to do?" Willow asked weakly, pressing her bleeding arm.Sara coldly replied, "Ms. Jett, we'll find out if you are carrying our family's descendants by testing this."Willow snorted as her suspicions were confirmed. Her dignity had been trampled upon, and for a moment, she saw a bleak future with Theodore.How was this any different from her time when she was with the Strand family?"Ms. Jett, we're only doing this for your own good. If you are really pregnant with Theodore's child, you'll become his wife, and everyone will be pleased.""What if I'm not pregnant with his child?""If you're not?" Sara said as her expression suddenly became grim. "Then you'd
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Theodore's temples throbbed. Just now, he had tried calling everyone who was with Sara, but none of the calls went through. He had no idea where they had gone."Don't panic. Since Willow is pregnant, your grandmother shouldn't do anything to harm her, especially for the sake of the child. It seems she went along willingly and no one forced her.""Willfully? She went with them to protect me," Joey said urgently as she approached. "Also, your grandmother brought a doctor to perform a paternity test on Willow's baby. She doesn't even believe this child is yours!"At this revelation, the murmurs around them grew louder. Theodore scanned the crowns with a cold glare. He said, "I know very well whether the child is mine or not. I hope no false rumors spread from here."In an instant, the crowd fell silent."Everyone, disperse. There's nothing more to see," Clark ordered, clearing the onlookers."Ms. Lane," Theodore called out as he looked at Joey with a sharp and cold gaze. He said i
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At dusk, the sky over Emperia was gray, and Bassett Residence appeared even more ancient and imposing."Mom, Willow has been settled in the west courtyard.""Good. Assign more people to keep watch. Until we have the results of the test, she must not leave the courtyard.""I understand, but—""Just say it," Sara said. She detested Ellie's hesitancy and reluctance to get straight to the point. Ellie clearly had something to say but she let people hound her every time."I was going to ask what if Theodore asks about this?""Is that something you need to worry about? Just make sure she stays put," Sara replied as she glared at Ellie.Ellie's face fell, and she fell silent. As soon as Sara left, David leaned toward Ellie. He whispered in her ear. She then headed to the back courtyard.Harley was waiting anxiously. She immediately stood up when she saw Ellie coming back."Ellie."Ellie remained calm as she asked, "Why did you come here? Didn't you see Madam Sara?""I heard Willow
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Willow reconsidered. If Theodore could coerce Tobias into confessing, then Sara locking her up was just a small matter.She looked down at her belly. It wasn't showing yet, but she should feel a new life growing inside her."Baby, you wouldn't want to grow up in this environment, right?"As night fell, voices came from outside the courtyard."Mr. Theodore, Madam Sara said no one should enter.""Move aside."The cold male voice echoed in the night, followed by the sound of the door opening. A tall, elegant figure crossed the threshold, bringing a gust of cold wind with him.As Willow stood up, and their eyes met. She sensed that something was off with the man."I have something to ask you."Upon hearing this, Willow immediately frowned. She replied, "Given the situation, shouldn't you be the one explaining things to me? Also, can I leave now?"She believed that bringing her here was Sara's idea, not Theodore's. Since Theodore was here, she assumed she could leave, which was wh
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The coldness in Theodore's eyes made Willow's heart sink. She instinctively stepped back but was gripped even tighter."What do you want?" Willow asked angrily. "Let go of me!""You never thought of marrying me.""Theodore, your behavior now proves that all my concerns were right."Even though she was tightly held, Willow showed no fear. She asked, "Why should I marry you? Why should I divorce from the Strand family when I'll be in the same situation with your family?"Here, she couldn't even have her freedom.Theodore didn't listen to her words. He looked at her intensely and replied, "Whether you agree or not, the child in your belly is mine, and the baby is one of our family members. You are my woman."I warn you, my child must be kept safe. Without my permission, no one can touch it. Remember, you have family in Emperia too."Willow was stunned, showing disbelief and fear.Just then, there was an urgent knocking on the door."Mr. Theodore, Madam Sara is calling for you."
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Theodore's eyes darkened slightly. He said, "I didn't plan to let her leave."Upon hearing this, Sara was taken aback for a few seconds but then felt somewhat gratified. She replied, "You're not entirely foolish. Don't worry. She's pregnant, so I will ensure she's well taken care of.""I trust you, Grandma."Sara nodded slightly. She took a sip of tea before continuing the discussion. "The fire incident has already damaged Bassett's reputation. Have you thought of how to respond to the board's inquiries?""The losses will be offset by next year's performance.""You can't placate the board by promising future gains." Sara looked at Theodore up and down before reminding him, "As for the Godfrey family, you need to let them know about your decision."Theodore slightly frowned, his eyes deep and dark.Soon, morning came. Willow was awakened by the sound of a maid opening the door. In this unfamiliar place, she hadn't slept well for the past two days. She always woke up at the slight
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"Theo and I are getting married soon."Hailey's triumphant voice echoed in the courtyard. Willow stared at her for a moment and chuckled softly.Hailey frowned as she asked, "What's so funny?""Well… that's such a ridiculous joke. Isn't it worth laughing at?""You don't believe me?""If you were really marrying Theodore, would you have the time to come here and mock me?" Willow scoffed before adding, "Do you have anything else? If not, I'm going back to rest.""Stop right there!" Hailey shouted as she quickly stepped in front of Willow to block her path. "You don't believe me, do you? Take a good look at this."As Willow's gaze shifted to the phone screen Hailey held up, the news headline instantly caught her attention. She had an expression full of disbelief."Theodore Bassett announces the cancellation of his engagement with fiancée, Willow Jett."The article also had a photo of Theodore at a press conference. His dark suit made him appear even colder. It was as if she could
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Sara waved her hand and replied, "It's okay. In our hearts, we've always considered Hailey family. What's wrong with her moving freely in our home?""Grandma, you're still doting on me," Hailey said, snuggling up to Sara.Florence said, "Now that you have someone to back you up, you might forget your maternal family after you get married.""Mom, we haven't even gotten to the engagement yet."Hailey pretended to be shy and secretly glanced at Theodore. However, Theodore remained silent with a grim expression.With the news already out, everyone in Emperia knew that his engagement to Willow had been called off.As he was not single, coupled with the recent signing of the overseas cooperation agreement between Bassett Corporation and Godfrey Group, rumors about a future marriage between the two families were rampant.Everyone assumed it was only a matter of time before they attended their wedding ceremony.Sara said, "Since we won't have time to prepare a wedding before the end of
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"What choice do you think I need to make?" Theodore stepped closer. His tone was filled with displeasure. "What are my choices?"Willow hesitated for a moment but maintained her composure as she voiced her concerns. "We need to face reality, Theodore. I will take Yasmine back to Portumville, and you're tied to the Bassett family. Who knows what will happen in the future?""So, you're giving me a heads-up so I can find someone else sooner?""I—""Should I be thanking you then?" Theodore's anger flared. "Willow, this is what's on your mind after everything we've been through? What do you take me for? What do you take yourself for?""I…" Willow found herself speechless."Are you doing this on purpose?""No, I'm not." Willow tried to explain herself, but for once, her words failed her.Theodore's eyes burned with frustration. Seeing her struggling to justify herself only fueled his anger more. He grabbed her wrist and pulled her close.Willow let out a startled muffle, but it was
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Willow noticed something odd and asked, "When did you two get so close? Cedar, you even know what game Jessica likes?"Cedar casually replied, "She posted about it on Instagram."Willow's expression changed to one of realization. "Oh, right. I remember now."After saying that, she looked at Jessica with a raised eyebrow and proudly said, "See how thoughtful Cedar is? He remembered such details and even brought the game you wanted. I wonder which lucky girl will end up with him."Jessica forced a smile and awkwardly shoved the game console under the pillow as if it were something unpleasant to touch.Yasmine raised her head. "End up with him? What does that mean?"Willow patiently explained, "It means who will marry Uncle Cedar.""It must be Ms. Sweeney!" Yasmine pointed to the bed next to her and blurted out, "Uncle Cedar saved her. She said she'll marry him to repay the favor."Willow's face was filled with shock while Jessica quickly waved her hand. "No! I never said that. Wh
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At the City Hospital, since both Willow and Jessica needed to stay in the hospital, Terence decided to use a bit of his authority to arrange for them to share a room."So what are your plans? Are you not going back to Portumville?" Jessica asked."I still have to go back. The company headquarters is there. Have you ever seen a president of a public company who never goes to the office? Joywell is still growing. I can't leave," Willow explained."So when are you planning to go back?"Willow hesitated. "I'm still thinking."Balancing a career and family was tough. One had to give way to the other."There's nothing to think about. You wouldn't want to give up Joywell's prime opportunity, and you wouldn't want to keep flying back and forth to see Yasmine. Just have Theodore go with you to Portumville then."Jessica, with her independent mindset, often focused on herself and didn't always consider the practicalities of others' situations.Just then, a knock came at the door. "Come i
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As Theodore closed the door behind him, Terence turned to him with a concerned look. "Aren't you going to stay with her?""Let her be alone for a while," Theodore replied.Through the glass on the door, Theodore could see the frail figure lying on the hospital bed, and his heart ached for her."By the way, how's Jessica?"Terence responded, "She's fine. Cedar's with her. Thankfully, he noticed in time, and the sleeping pills weren't of a lethal dose."Joey had drugged Jessica with an overdose of sleeping pills. Then, she was left unconscious and tied up in a small storage room at an apartment in Marldosa Gardens.Following that, Joey hired someone from the black market to drive Jessica's car to Portumville, which caused the car's GPS to show up constantly on the highway.Terence couldn't help but ask, "Are Cedar and Jessica…""I don't know," Theodore replied flatly, "but it's not a bad thing.""Not necessarily," Terence said, crossing his arms. "It's fine for the heiress of Re
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At the hospital, Willow's neck wound had been stitched up with four sutures. She had to stay in the hospital for observation.Terence was still in the operating room with Matthew. Over an hour had passed with no news. Yet, Matthew's family couldn't be reached at the moment.Theodore sat by her bedside. "Be careful.""I'm fine," Willow replied, leaning against the headboard. "How did you find out that Joey and I were at the riverbank?""Matthew called me." Theodore's voice was rough. He covered Willow with a blanket and began to explain the recent events."I had a DNA test done with Yasmine and confirmed Iris' claims. At least it proved that Joey was the one who took Yasmine back then. After that, I had Clark start investigating Joey."The first thing Clark did was track down the doctor who did the DNA test for Matthew and Yasmine, and sure enough, Joey was there meeting him."When Clark arrived, the doctor was already dead. His body was hidden in the garage at Marldosa Gardens.
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Willow's words crushed Joey completely.Possessiveness? To others, her years of admiration and waiting were nothing more than laughable possessiveness."They're over there!" A voice suddenly rang out. Following that, the chaotic sound of footsteps echoed from the other side of the rocks.Willow looked up to see a tall, familiar figure rushing toward her. Without needing to guess, she knew how anxious the man must have been. Her nose tingled, and tears suddenly began to fall.As Joey glanced at the approaching police, she tightened her grip on Willow and dragged her backward. "Don't come any closer! Stay back!" she shouted.Theodore, who was more frightened than he had ever been, also roared, "Don't go any further! Let her go, Joey.""Let her go?" Joey laughed bitterly. "And let her reunite with your family? Dream on!""Joey." Willow managed to squeeze out the words through her pain. "Stop it, Joey."Even at this moment, she hoped Joey would have a change of heart and turn awa
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Willow lay on the rocks as her neck bled and stained the collar of her white shirt. The scene was shocking. But compared to the pool of blood beneath Matthew, her injuries were nothing. Even though she desperately tried to escape, the distance she crawled was far from enough to save her life.Footsteps approached from behind; Joey had released Matthew and was walking toward Willow."Do you know what he just told me?" Joey's voice came from behind as Willow continued to crawl away.Joey didn't stop her, and she merely paced alongside Willow. For every step Willow took, Joey mirrored her, patiently recounting her conversation with Matthew."I asked him if he ever loved me. Do you know what he said?""He told me to let you go."In the wind of the river, Joey's laughter sounded particularly eerie. "Even at this moment, he only thinks of you. His loyalty to you is absolute, isn't it? I want to ask you a question."Suddenly, Joey squatted down and yanked Willow's hair, forcing her
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"Leave right now?" Joey asked incredulously. She then burst into tears. "If only you had said this three years ago!""It's not too late now.""It is too late," Joey said as she shook her head. Willow felt herself being choked. She struggled for breath as the immense force pressed against her neck and pulled her toward the edge of the rocky outcrop with the raging river below."Joey!" Matthew staggered closer."Don't come any closer!"Willow felt a sharp pain in her neck as the knife's blade dug deeper into her flesh."Joey." She gritted her teeth against the agony and asked, "So Yasmine really was stolen by you, wasn't she?""You're still asking such questions at this point? Willow, you really are stupid.""Where's Yasmine?""Ha! What do you think?" Joey's laughter was manic.The rhetorical question sent Willow plummeting into despair as if reliving the anguish from three years ago. It felt like her heart and lungs shook violently, and every nerve of hers screamed in pain.
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"We've known each other for so many years, and now, suddenly, I plan to leave Emperia. It's hard not to feel a bit reluctant," Joey said with a hint of nostalgia, her expression darkening as she turned to look at Willow.As the river breeze blew, Willow felt something unfamiliar about the woman in front of her, as if she had never known her at all."What's wrong?"Joey noticed the strange look in Willow's eyes.Willow steadied herself, hiding her immense shock and confusion behind her clenched fist, and casually asked, "When do you plan to leave? Have you decided where to go?""We're thinking of heading to Westwood first. Do you still remember we made a promise in college to go to Westwood for our graduation trip?""I remember.""But you suddenly decided to get married at that time and got busy with matters at Strand Real Estate.""Actually, you didn't have to worry about me. You could have gone without me.""Didn't you know? Matthew liked you, so when he heard you weren't goi
