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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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Theodore and Willow simultaneously shifted their gazes to the doorway. A woman in a caregiver uniform stumbled in, causing the guests to step aside as she rushed forward."Who's that?""How did she get in?"Amidst the murmurs, only Willow noticed Theodore's expression stiffen.Clark had already instructed the staff to stop the woman below the stage when she shouted, "Ms. Saville was in a car accident, Mr. Bassett!"Theodore's pupils contracted instantly, and without any hesitation, he let go of Willow's hand.Willow immediately grabbed him. "Theodore!"She refused to believe it. The timing of Iris' car accident, coupled with someone being sent to interrupt their wedding solely to deliver the news, seemed way too suspicious."Today is our wedding. Where are you going?" Willow's gaze darkened as she stared at Theodore."Willow, I'm sorry. I'll explain everything later." After saying this, Theodore brushed off her hand and quickly walked down the red carpet.A wave of shock swep
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Headlines everywhere read, "Theodore Bassett, the young president of Bassett Corporation, flees from his wedding, rendering an ordinary woman's dream of marrying into wealth nothing but a mere fantasy…"The news was so shocking that it dominated the top headlines on every major social media platform in Emperia, and it was even being reported on television.At Bassett Villa, a charming entertainment news reporter was passionately recounting the events at the wedding on TV while countless "sources" eagerly revealed details.When Theodore returned, Willow was quietly sitting on the couch. Her gaze was fixed on the television, as though she was absorbing all the sympathy and ridicule on display.He picked up the remote and made to turn the TV off."Don't turn it off." As Willow spoke, she didn't even look in his direction.Theodore still turned off the TV. "Stop watching this. Clark is handling it. This news won't appear anymore by tomorrow morning.""Stop fooling yourself," Willow
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The roar of an engine could be heard coming from the courtyard before the sound faded away.While leaning against the headboard, Willow knitted her brows tightly. She was suffering in silence, yet she still had to present a calm and collected front to the outside world.Willow gently stroked her belly. "My child, would you blame me if it's just you and me in the future?"She truly hoped that her child wouldn't blame her. Rather than suffer in a toxic environment, it was better to have all the love and care in a single-parent household.Her phone buzzed on the bedside table. It was a message from Erica.Willow glanced through it; it was all just words of comfort urging her not to be angry. She didn't know how to respond, so she chose not to reply at all.There were also messages from friends and colleagues. They mostly offered comfort, though some from industry insiders were laced with sarcasm.Theodore surprisingly believed that postponing the wedding could make things right.…
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Willow instinctively lowered her gaze, and her voice tinged with bitterness when she said, "Although children from single-parent households may have negative experiences, it doesn't necessarily mean their lives will be hard. I'm proof of that, aren't I?"Though that was true, as Willow had been through it herself, she understood more than anyone the countless challenges a fatherless child, particularly a girl, might encounter while growing up—struggles that were difficult to confide in others.Joey then asked with some hesitation, "So, are you still living at the Bassett family's residence?""I'm living there for now. I will move out once the situation calms down and things settle."Joey hugged her. "I'll always be here for you."Willow suddenly felt a lump in her throat, and her eyes turned red. "Thank you for always being there for me."Just then, Annie knocked and entered. "Ms. Jett, Ms. Lane, Mr. Evans is here."Startled, Joey let go of Willow.In the office, as soon as Mat
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Clark shivered, and he didn't dare say another word.At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Dinah appeared at the doorway. "Mr. Bassett, Ms. Whalley is here."Erica entered with a furious look. "Explain what happened yesterday."The mother and son both wore equally grim expressions.Clark, who was standing at the side, could feel a layer of sweat forming on his back. "Ms. Whalley, you and Mr. Bassett can chat. I'll leave you two alone."The office fell into a deathly silence after Clark left.Erica had always been strict with Theodore, especially in matters of love, and used his father's past as a cautionary tale. She ingrained in him the principle of unwavering loyalty in marriage since he was young."Talk!" Erica slammed the table, causing the water in the cup to spill over. "Are you involved with that woman named Iris Saville?""Mom, you're overthinking things.""I'm overthinking things? If even I, your mother, can't help but overthink things, what do you think othe
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Willow's eyes narrowed instantly, and she strode quickly into the courtyard. "What are you doing here? Who let you in?"Before Iris could respond, a maid came out of the house, saying, "What's all the noise about? Oh, it's Ms. Jett.""And who are you?" Willow scrutinized the woman, finding her somewhat familiar but unable to place her right away."Ms. Jett, you sure are forgetful. I am the maid who works for Madam Sara. I'm Bernice Tabor."It didn't take long for Willow to recall who she was.Indeed, there was a maid called Bernice who served Sara.During the time she was forcibly held at Bassett Residence, Bernice had brought her meals to the small courtyard with a high and mighty attitude as if Bassett Residence was hers."So, what is someone who serves Madam Sara doing in my home?""You're mistaken, Ms. Jett. This is the Bassett family's residence, and since the wedding ceremony between you and Mr. Bassett hasn't been held yet, you're not considered a part of the Bassett fam
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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
