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Willow swallowed the roiling feelings within her as she disinfected Theodore's wound. Theodore hummed in pain, his voice stabbing her in the heart. Her hands trembled.She gritted her teeth and said, "Hold it in. I know it hurts a lot, but we have to disinfect it. You can change into new clothes after this, and I'll go with you to the hospital."Theodore hummed in acknowledgment and kept silent. Willow finished cleaning his wound. Glancing at the trashcan, she saw that it was full of bloodied bandages and cotton balls, looking gruesome and horrific.Theodore sensed something off with her and took her hand. "You don't have to clean up the stuff here. Leave it to Kathy.""It's okay. I can do it," Willow said in a nasal voice.Theodore frowned. He turned to look at her and saw her reddened eyes. "What's wrong?"Willow turned her head to the other side, holding back her feelings. Upon seeing this, Theodore pulled her into a hug. He said in a deep voice, "Don't worry. I know myself
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"Things won't end well for you either if you betray me." Hailey turned to face Joey sinisterly. "Right?"She then took the red wine from Joey and went to the couch. "I'll be staying at your place for the time being.""No problem. Stay as long as you want.""I won't be long. My dad has a Plan B ready for me. I'm going back to Acrombia very soon.""Are you leaving Emperia for real? Are you going to give up?"Hailey downed the wine and uttered with hatred, "So what if I don't want to give up? My dad said I'll have plenty of chances in the future.""Well, I'm afraid that when that time comes, their home will be full of running kids already."Joey placed the car keys near the apartment entrance. "Remember, don't drive if you drink. I'm putting your car keys here. Alright. I'm off. Tell me if you need anything."She closed the door with a bang. Hailey's face darkened as she stared at the car keys, her hands balling into fists.…The Oldtown fire incident was reinvestigated. Edward
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"What am I doing?" Florence stared at Theodore. "Don't you know? You drove my family to a corner. We have nowhere else to go. What do you think I'm doing?""It's not the end. If your family sells Godfrey Group's equity, you'll have enough to live comfortably for the rest of your life.""Live comfortably? That's merely surviving! My husband is in jail forever, and my daughter is a wanted suspect. Are you happy now? How can you be so cruel?""You shouldn't be too greedy. We both know the financial problems going on in Godfrey Group.""Financial problems? That happens in every company!" Florence's gaze turned maniacal. "Madam Sara said she would help us if we gave her our resources abroad. She said she liked Hailey and wanted her to marry you. It's all a trap by your family!""Calm down.""How can I calm down?"Theodore suddenly got closer to her."Stay away!" Florence stepped back, causing a wave of gasps.Willow hid behind the crowd, her heart in her throat. She didn't dare t
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The tires of the white sedan screeched loudly as it rushed out from the sidewalk to the crossroads, completely out of control. Isaac maneuvered the steering wheel in a hurry.Before Willow could see what was happening, she hit her head on the backseat with a bang. Her field of vision turned pitch black, and she lost consciousness.Only God knew how much time had passed until she opened her eyes again. Her ears were ringing while the crowd around her was in a frenzy. She didn't react for a long time until Isaac called out to her."Ms. Jett! Ms. Jett, are you okay?"She regained focus and finally registered the scene in front of her. The sedan had crashed into the bushes by the roadside. Even its airbag had been triggered."Ms. Jett, you finally woke up. How do you feel?"Isaac's voice pulled Willow back to reality. "I'm fine. But you're bleeding."It was then that Isaac realized he had a nosebleed. However, he simply wiped his nose with the back of his hand. "I'm okay. Thank god
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Willow could still hear the truck screeching in her ear as the driver hit the brakes. The white sedan was crushed as white smoke rushed out from the collision. A woman, whose face was bloodied, reached out to her from the driver's seat."Willow Jett, I'll kill you! I'll kill you!""Ah!" Willow screamed and flailed her arms. "Ah!""Willow! Willow!"She suddenly heard a deep, pleasant voice in her ears. Someone pressed her shoulders and shook her to her senses. She stared blankly at the man in front of her before her eyes reddened. Then, she threw herself into his embrace and wailed."You had a nightmare, didn't you?" Theodore held her and patted her head, comforting her in a low voice. "It's just a dream. It's all over now. Remember, you've done nothing wrong."Willow finally calmed down and lay in his arms, feeling a familiar sense of security."What time is it?" She looked up at him, her eyes still red. His heart ached for her."It's 10:00 p.m. Still early. Go on, sleep. I'l
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The smile on Erica's face had never been wider as she looked at Willow and Theodore during breakfast. The two had made up."Seems like I can go back relieved and free of worries now.""Go back? Where? Ms. Whalley, aren't you perfectly fine here?""I wouldn't want to hang around here every day when we have a certain couple displaying their mushy affection in public.""You scared me. I thought you were returning to Acrombia!" Willow sighed in relief. "I haven't had enough fun with you in Emperia. Now that I finally have some free time coming up, I can spend more time with you!""I'm in no hurry to go back to Acrombia. I have to wait until you two have your wedding, no? I'll be too worried to leave as long as you two haven't married."Willow's face flushed immediately. "Oh, stop it, Ms. Whalley!"Meanwhile, Theodore finished his breakfast. His car was already waiting outside.Willow put her cutleries down. "Wait! I'm coming with you.""Okay." Theodore grabbed his jacket. Before h
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Joey closed the document and leaned into the table. "Hey, I heard that the wedding bells are ringing for you and Mr. Bassett. So, have you guys decided on the date?"Willow pursed her lips bashfully. "It'll be in May.""That's a pretty tight schedule. Won't it be too much of a rush?""My mom and Ms. Whalley decided it. Theodore and I have no say in it."Helen and Erica sat together for dinner that day, and within a couple of minutes of small talk, they had reached a consensus on Willow's and Theodore's wedding day. They never asked for the couple's opinion.Willow looked at Joey. "Joey, I need your help. You must make time to try on your bridesmaid dress with me.""Sure."Then, someone knocked on the door."Ms. Jett." Annie came to find Willow.After saying hello to Joey, she told Willow, "We've shortlisted potential ambassadors to endorse our software. You may go through their profiles, and we'll reach out to those you find suitable."Joey said, "Alright. You should carry on
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Once the wedding date was set, both mothers were thrown into a whirlwind of activity. The arrangements for the venue, hotel banquet, invitations, and all sorts of other details were overwhelming.Willow just happened to glance at the living room as she passed by, and the chaotic scene made her head spin. She had hoped to keep everything simple, but both mothers were determined to plan a grand affair.Feeling helpless, Willow turned to the other key person in the wedding for support. Unfortunately, not only did she not get any, but her suggestion was also rejected."This is our only wedding, so it should be as grand as possible."Willow didn't know what possessed her to bring up the one thing she shouldn't have. "But this is my second marriage."As soon as she said it, she instantly regretted it so much. She knew all too well that Theodore had a particular sensitivity about her previous marriage to the Strand family.As expected, Theodore, who had been lounging on the sofa with a
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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
