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At a Francia restaurant in the city center, Quentin had ordered an entire table of dishes tailored to Willow's taste."How long has it been since we sat down for a meal like this?" he asked.Willow thought about it for a moment before chuckling wryly. "At least over a year. Maybe longer. Even before we divorced, we barely had time to eat together.""Yeah, who would've thought we'd finally get to have a proper meal after the divorce?"As he poured her some lemon tea, he asked, "Your wedding to Mr. Bassett is in a few days, right? The 15th, if I remember correctly. How's everything coming along?""Pretty much all set.""If you need any help, just let me know.""Thanks.""Eat more."He didn't pry into why Willow seemed off today because he knew her too well. She liked to bottle things up, and the more you asked, the less she would tell.Meanwhile, a black car pulled up outside the restaurant.Willow was discussing project details with Quentin when a shadow fell across their tab
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"Worried about me? Been looking for me for a while?" Willow laughed instead of getting angry. "Then why didn't you pick up when I called you? Do you think you're somehow better than everyone else?""Mind your business!" With that, Willow pulled Quentin away. "I'm taking you to the hospital."As he watched their backs as they left, Theodore's eyes darkened, and the word "hospital" echoed in his mind. Suddenly, a thought struck him.Could it be……At a nearby pharmacy, Willow bought some medicine and was tending to Quentin's facial injuries."It's really nothing. You don't have to bother.""Stop moving," Willow said as she pressed the bandage on and tossed the iodine swabs into the trash with a loud thud. It was obvious that she was still upset.Quentin felt resigned as he said, "Since you've been with Mr. Bassett, you've changed a lot.""How have I changed?""I remember that when we were together, even when you were collecting evidence of my cheating, you were calm and collect
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The night was deep. Willow had already fallen asleep, but Theodore remained in his study, intently examining the painting. His cold eyes revealed no hint of emotion, as if nothing could disturb his calm.After a long pause, he carefully wrapped the painting and placed it in the farthest corner of the cabinet.The next morning, Willow woke up. Theodore was still home, which was rare, so the two of them had breakfast together."Mr. Theodore specifically requested this pumpkin soup," Kathy said with a bright smile as she set a bowl in front of Willow. "He also made sure I added an extra spoonful of sugar just for you."Though Willow wasn't particularly fond of sweets, she did enjoy the soft, silky texture of pumpkin soup. It surprised her that Theodore, who was always so busy, would remember such a small detail."Aren't you supposed to be at an early meeting today?""No rush. I'll leave after you finish eating."Theodore peeled an egg and placed it on her plate. "Eat more," he said
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Joey offered a lot of comforting words, but Willow barely heard any of them.On the way to the office, Willow looked at the buildings whizzing by, and the memory of that red house painting suddenly popped into her mind. "Isaac, we're not heading to the office. Go east of the city instead."Isaac was driving at the wheel. He paused for a moment before replying, "Okay."He didn't probe any further. He had sensed something was wrong with Willow from the moment he picked her up.It was noon by the time their white sedan had worked its way through the busy morning traffic in Emperia and reached Eastside Vintage Gardens, a gated villa community. After showing their credentials to the security guard, they were granted entry."Isaac, stay here for a minute.""Sure thing."Willow got out of the car by herself and tried to dredge up memories from her childhood. Unfortunately, the road had been repaved, so nothing looked familiar to her. Still, she did remember something—a hazy recollectio
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"Ms. Jett—" Isaac shouted.The sudden shout from outside the gate caught Theodore's attention. He spun around just in time to see Isaac darting toward the back of the moving truck. His heart skipped a beat, and he dashed over."Theodore!" Iris called, rushing after him."Ms. Jett, are you okay?"Isaac had just helped Willow to her feet when Theodore arrived and quickly pulled Isaac aside."Willow."Willow's face was as pale as a ghost, and she didn't respond to Theodore's calls."Isaac, where's the car?""It's over there. I'll go get it."Theodore quickly lifted Willow into his arms and left the villa without a second glance.Iris followed a few steps, then suddenly halted as if struck by a realization. She tightened her grip and made herself stay where she was. Turning to the movers, she said, "Keep at it and make sure not to scuff the furniture."…Willow had a dream. A red-and-white checkered picnic blanket was laid out on a sprawling green lawn, and it was covered with
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Theodore's voice brimmed with joy. "I told you we'd have another child."Willow simply stared at him. She was unable to snap out of her daze for what felt like an eternity. She knew she ought to be happy, but her feelings told a different story. Joy seemed miles away from her.She had watched Theodore dote on another woman only moments before, and now he was giving her the same attention. Which of them was the dream?"Iris Saville." The name escaped Willow's parched lips and shattered Theodore's joy.A hush fell over them. Willow withdrew her hand which was slick with sweat. Instantly, it felt icy."Her name's Iris Saville, isn't it? Why did she move into that old house?" Willow asked as she got straight to the point.Quentin was right. It was impossible to stay composed and logical when one cared deeply for someone. The only thing that mattered to Willow was knowing how much she meant to Theodore. What she needed from Theodore right now was nothing but the truth.Theodore furro
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Willow couldn't believe her ears. Theodore, the man she was about to marry, was on the phone with another woman talking about changing the door lock codes when it mattered most. She left immediately without looking back. Theodore ended the call abruptly and dashed after her, but he missed the elevator. By the time he reached the hospital's entrance, Willow's car was already driving away."It's Mr. Bassett," Isaac said while glancing at the rearview mirror as he drove. Theodore, tall and impressive, was hard to miss even in a crowd.Willow leaned back in her seat with her eyes closed. She said quietly, "Take me home."Even with her eyes firmly shut, tears continued to streak down her cheeks. A deep sadness weighed on her chest, making it hard to breathe. The joy she'd once felt seemed to pop like a soap bubble.…The night drew in. After placing the dishes on the table, Helen couldn't help but step out onto the balcony and look down."Willow, Theodore's still waiting out there.
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"Hello? Helen." Erica's eyes narrowed. "Seriously? Alright, I get it. I'll take care of it." After ending the call, she quickly dialed Clark. Before he had a chance to say anything, Erica jumped right in. "What's the deal with Theodore and Willow? Willow's pregnant?"Erica's face brightened with excitement as she sat up. "When did this happen? What?"Her excitement quickly faded. She yanked off her face mask, fuming. "He's still keeping this from Willow while running around with some woman who just showed up? And he even found her a place to stay?"…The next morning, Willow woke up around noon after a restless night. As she stepped out of her bedroom, she saw a familiar face sitting in the living room. "Erica? What brings you here?"Erica immediately took Willow by the hand and guided her to a seat. "Sit down, Willow. You're pregnant, and that's such great news. Why didn't you tell me sooner?"Willow blinked in surprise. "I just found out myself.""Let's not get hung up on th
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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
