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Theodore's gentle words struck a chord deep within Willow. The frustration she'd been holding back for so long finally erupted, bringing tears to her eyes. Her voice trembled with emotion. "What about Iris?""I'm just returning the favor," Theodore replied."Has the favor been returned yet?" Willow nestled against Theodore. Her relentless questioning made her seem like someone in love but was plagued by doubt.Theodore sighed and said, "She'll be leaving Emperia once she's finished taking care of her mentor's illness.""She's leaving?" Willow straightened up, her eyes wide with surprise and glistening with tears."Yes, I've already asked Terence to schedule the surgery as soon as possible.""That's not what I meant," Willow said with a hint of guilt. "I didn't mean to hurry her away. I just—""I get it." Theodore wrapped his arms around her tenderly. "You have no idea how happy I was when the doctor told me you were pregnant."Willow's gaze fell to her abdomen, and it was only
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The night had settled in."That's enough. You've had more than enough," Joey said, grabbing the glass from Matthew's hand. "What's the point of drowning yourself in alcohol here? Willow's still getting married. In fact, they're already legally wed. They're just waiting for the ceremony."Matthew tapped the bar and told the bartender, "Another round.""No, thanks," Joey said firmly while pulling Matthew up from his seat."Leave me alone!" Matthew yelled as he wrenched his arm free as they reached the bar's entrance. "Just leave me alone."Joey's patience snapped. "You think I'm eager to deal with this mess? Go on, call Willow if you've got the nerve. Ask her if you'll get a shot after her next divorce if there even is one!"She thrust his phone back into his hand. "Go ahead. Give her a call."Matthew gripped the phone tightly. His eyes were reddened with unshed tears. After a long while, he bent over, gripping onto a streetlight as he heaved violently.Joey stood behind him, una
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Willow's phone buzzed with a message from Theodore. "Eat first and get some rest. Don't stay up for me.""Is everything alright? Is the meeting still going?" Willow texted back.She waited a bit, but there was no response from Theodore. Growing worried, she decided to give him a call."We're sorry, but the person you're trying to reach isn't available right now. Please try again later."The sweet tone of the automated message felt cold and distant to Willow. Her eyes lost their spark as she looked at the spread of food on the table and the cake in the middle. A heavy weight settled in her chest.She scrolled through her contacts on the phone and stopped at "Clark". After a brief pause, she backed out of the screen. A pang of guilt hit her for not having more faith in Theodore. Pushing her doubts aside, she took a deep breath and set her phone down.Willow lit a candle, clasped her hands, and made a wish in the soft, yellow glow. "I hope the baby arrives safely. I wish for happine
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Iris was shocked. "Why would you even think that?""Isn't it you who's making me think this way?" Willow shot back, her temper flaring. "I can't see any logical reason for it. You called my husband to come to the hospital in the dead of night. Don't you have any family or friends you could rely on?""How can you say that? You're being completely unreasonable!""Unreasonable? I can be a lot worse." Willow stepped closer and warned, "Don't think for a second that I don't know what's up. What are the chances that your painting just happened to end up in the art exhibition I organized?"Iris tensed up and her anxiety was evident.Willow had already asked Joey to investigate the situation. Although there wasn't any concrete proof, things were looking fishy. Iris was supposed to be taking someone back to the country for medical reasons, but she inexplicably turned up at an art exhibition. Her intentions were glaringly obvious."You're exploiting someone's sense of obligation to get wha
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"Blood…" Iris' face drained of color, and she staggered back in shock.Theodore's face clouded over in a flash, his brow knitting together. "Willow, have you had your fill of this yet?""I didn't…" Willow's eyes widened in disbelief."How much longer are you going to keep making a fuss?""Making a fuss?" Willow's anger flared as it blasted away any hint of guilt. Her eyes blazed with fury. "You were out all night with another woman at the hospital. And you're saying I'm the one making a fuss?""Iris' mentor passed away!" Theodore spat out.Willow was dumbstruck.Theodore eyed her with disapproval. "If you're going to make a fuss, at least pick a better time."He turned to Iris. "Let's get you to a doctor."Theodore walked off with Iris right in front of Willow. His towering figure faded down the hallway, leaving Willow standing there by herself with her ears ringing.The look Theodore gave her just now was icy and detached. She couldn't find a hint of warmth in his eyes. Sudd
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"Depression?" Theodore's voice was thick with tension. "Are you sure about that?""We can't be sure without running any tests," Terence said. "I only mentioned it as a possibility. When are you planning to send Iris overseas?""Iris is staying here in Emperia.""What?" Before Terence could say anything more, Theodore hung up.Iris came out of the emergency department's wound care unit, looking apologetic. "Theodore, I'm sorry for causing more trouble.""It's not your fault. How's your face?""The doctor said it's nothing serious. A bit of ointment should take care of it.""I'll drive you home so you can rest."Suddenly, Iris reached out and took Theodore's hand. Theodore turned around, his frown deepening slightly and his expression growing colder.Iris quickly released his hand and her tone sounded careful. "Theodore, the church is holding a funeral for my mentor in three days."Noting her fragile and worn appearance, Theodore's demeanor softened slightly. "I'll go with you.
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Willow sat quietly next to Erica with her head bowed."I've heard everything," Erica said bluntly. "Usually, I wouldn't get involved in your marriage, but with Willow expecting, things have changed. I can't just stay on the sidelines anymore.""Mom, it's just a small issue," Theodore said."And what, exactly, do you even consider serious?" Erica's voice turned cold as she reprimanded Theodore. "I don't care about your past with Iris. That's behind us now. What matters is who you are now. You're Willow's husband, and soon, you'll be a father. Do you understand what that means?"Theodore's brow furrowed. "I understand.""No, you don't!" Erica's voice sharpened. "You wouldn't have left Willow alone last night to dash off to the hospital if you did. Don't give me that 'life-or-death' line. You're not a doctor, and you're definitely not some kind of miracle worker. What were you going to do there?"And how could you let a total stranger move into that house in the suburbs without even
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"Mr. Bassett, Madam Willow is having her meal," Kathy said while bringing a cup of coffee to the study.Theodore gave a nod. "Has she calmed down?""She seems alright now. She even unpacked her suitcase and put everything away in the closet."…When Theodore walked into the room, Willow was at her desk busy handling the emails on her computer. He set a cup of warm milk beside her, and his tall figure cast a shadow over her.Willow looked up at him. "Have you eaten yet?"Her question made Theodore think her anger had faded. He felt a mix of relief and guilt. "Willow, I'll remember everything Mom said today. I'll make more time for you and our kid from now on and stop getting caught up in other people's problems."Willow hummed softly and offered a small smile."Finish your milk and get some rest," Theodore said."I'll finish up this email first. You should take a bath."Theodore hummed in response and headed to the bathroom when he noticed a picture frame lying on the floor ne
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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
