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"First come, first served. The world doesn't deal in 'what ifs.' Plus, holding on to that old connection from 20 years ago doesn't make you comparable to Willow," Erica said."I never made a big deal out of it," Iris responded."Stop playing dumb. How did everyone else find out if you didn't bring it up?"When Theodore confused Willow for someone else, nobody in the circle knew about that brief connection from 20 years ago. So how did it suddenly become common knowledge in just a few weeks, especially after Iris showed up?Erica's gaze was intense, and it cut through Iris like a spotlight in the darkness. It made her feel uneasy. Iris gritted her teeth and forced herself to say, "But it's still the truth.""It's just a fleeting connection. Even if you did Theodore a big favor, you're still just a guest here. If the hostess is generous, you can stay as long as you want. But if Willow decides she's had enough, she can ask you to leave anytime, and no one would fault her for it."Ov
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Finley's eyes widened in horror as he reached out, but his hands missed Willow by a fraction of a second.In a split second, someone caught her around the waist and pulled her back against a solid chest. She instinctively shielded her abdomen, still feeling rattled from the near mishap.Theodore wrapped his arms around her and snarled at Finley, "What were you trying to do?"Finley was so shocked that his knees gave out, and he collapsed. "I-I didn't mean to!"Suddenly finding his courage, he blurted out, "I saw her get a text while she was down the hill and sneaked up here. She's probably meeting her lover! Theodore, if you don't believe me, check her phone!"Willow quickly grasped what was going on. "Fine, you want to see my phone?"She unlocked her phone and shoved the screen toward Finley, her voice shaking as she said, "Here, take a look."The screen showed a text message that said, "Meet me at the hilltop. I've got you a surprise.""I knew it—" Finley's eyes lit up before
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"I'm sorry I've been upsetting you lately." Theodore's voice—rich and deep—drifted to Willow as he patted her shoulder."I never meant to keep things about Iris from you. I didn't want you to worry too much, so I thought it would be best to wait until after the wedding to explain everything. But I didn't expect—""That I'd find out sooner." Willow raised her head, and her eyes sparkled with life as the fireworks lit up the night sky.Theodore playfully tapped her nose before pulling her into another embrace. He said with a sense of resignation, "I should've known better than to think I could hide anything from my smart wife.""So, don't keep secrets from me. It only causes misunderstandings.""You're right."While the fireworks burst overhead, Theodore spoke with heartfelt sincerity, "Willow, you and our baby mean the world to me."Willow pursed her lips and held him closer.Meanwhile, Terence was setting off fireworks with a group of interns at the foot of the hill."Dr. Roth
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"Being a couple means we're united in everything, so this is a debt we share. Giving her the house is a way for us to repay her," Willow said earnestly. "But this is just how I see it. The decision is up to you since the house is yours.""It's ours." Theodore corrected her. After considering it for a moment, he added, "It's a solid idea. This way, she'll have a place to stay in Emperia, and we won't have to worry about her anymore."He called Clark and asked him to take care of the property transfer.Willow nestled closer into Theodore's arms. She was determined to hold onto Theodore regardless of Iris' motives. The only way she'd ever walk away was if Theodore told her their relationship was over.…When Joey learned Willow was giving away the house, her jaw practically hit the floor."Why does she deserve it? My dear Ms. Jett, do you have any idea how much that villa is worth now? And you just handed it over? To someone like her, no less?"Joey had been ranting to Willow in he
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Linda looked up, and her gaze was inscrutable behind her black-framed glasses. "You actually don't."This was an unconditional gift, so the recipient's approval wasn't necessary.Linda added, "And just so you know. Even though you have a good relationship with Mr. Bassett, it's still proper to address his wife as Mrs. Bassett instead of Ms. Jett."Iris felt a surge of frustration upon realizing that Linda's approach was flawless.Before departing, Linda remarked, "Ms. Saville, I've seen many women come and go with Mr. Bassett. Getting a house like this is as good as it gets—nothing better. Take care."She left after she was done speaking.Iris' face flushed with anger, and her hand shook slightly as she gripped the doorframe.A sudden wave of nausea overwhelmed her. She covered her mouth and dashed to the bathroom, throwing up violently until she looked ashen. While staring at her reflection in the mirror, she saw her face had taken on a haggard, aged appearance.She realized t
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"What's the matter? Do I look weird?" Willow asked when she noticed Theodore staring at her in silence. She felt a bit unsure about her appearance for the first time. Summoning her courage, she said, "I've said that something simple would have been enough.""You look stunning." Theodore's voice echoed through the shop.The shop assistant tried to hide her giggle with her hand.Willow was taken by surprise to hear his words.Theodore took her hand in his and said, "Marrying you is the best thing that's ever happened to me."The warmth of his hand and his comforting words eased her worries and anxieties. Their eyes met, and her eyes crinkled into a smile as she held his hand. She felt a surge of excitement about their upcoming wedding.…Erica couldn't stand the idea of Willow, who was expecting, getting stressed out, so she took over all the wedding planning to ensure Willow could relax."The wedding is at the end of the month, so make sure you take it easy for the last two week
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"Your phone's ringing." Willow glanced up at Theodore. Her expression tightened as she saw who was calling. She let go of Theodore and moved to the side.Theodore stayed where he was and took the call right before her. "Hi, Iris."The rain was falling steadily outside, but with Willow close by, she could hear every word from the other end of the call.Iris' voice was tearful. "Theodore, I'm alone at home and I'm really scared.""Isn't there a housekeeper at home?""The housekeeper is off today. I just heard someone knocking at the door, and they're still at it! They're even tapping on the living room window. It feels like someone's out there. Can you come over and stay with me?"A woman's vulnerability, especially when combined with beauty, often made it difficult for a man to refuse. A few tears could easily tug at a man's heartstrings, and Iris clearly knew how to use this to her advantage."I know it's a lot to ask with this heavy rain, but I really don't know what else to do
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After several days of unpredictable rain, the skies finally cleared.Two weeks later, the much-anticipated wedding day had finally come. As the president of Bassett Corporation, Theodore's wedding drew nearly all of the most influential figures in Emperia."My daughter looks absolutely beautiful," Helen said as she stood with Cedar by Willow's side in the bridal suite.Willow sat at the vanity. She wore a radiant white gown that shimmered in the light, and it made her look like a fairy-tale princess. Her features were elegant and stunningly beautiful."Mrs. Jett, Cedar," Joey said as she entered the room with a beaming smile. "The crowd outside is enormous. Mrs. Jett, you and Cedar should go over the ceremony details with the officiant one more time to ensure everything goes smoothly.""Good idea." Helen nodded in response. She took Cedar's arm as they headed out the door.As soon as they left, Joey leaned in close to Willow's ear. Willow was taken aback at first, but after a mom
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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
