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Hearing the word "Mommy", Willow immediately turned to Yasmine, thinking she was calling for her. But Yasmine clung to Joey's neck, her expression filled with unease. "Mommy."Joey soothingly patted her back. "Lottie, it's okay. We're going home now." After saying that, she shot a deep glance at Willow. "I understand that after losing your daughter, you've placed all your past regrets onto Lottie. I appreciate how you've cared for my daughter during this time, but that doesn't mean I'm going to give her to you. I think you should see a psychiatrist."With that, Joey turned and walked away.Willow tried to chase after her but was stopped by Matthew. "Willow, I understand how you feel, but you've made a mistake.""Do you think I'm the one lying?""No, I believe what you're saying. Iris told you all this, but have you considered how credible her words are? You should trust us instead."Matthew continued, "I delivered the samples for the paternity test today. Joey had no idea t
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At that moment, Theodore felt a wave of regret. He shouldn't have shared these unverified statements with Willow, causing her emotions to swing dramatically.By the time they returned home, it was already quite late."You're finally back! You found Yasmine, right?" Penny had been waiting at home, anxious that Yasmine might come home and find no one around.Theodore gently wrapped an arm around Willow and nodded to her. "She's back, so don't worry.""That's good. Jessica isn't answering my calls either. I wonder where she's gone. I'll message her to let her know and to come back early.""Okay.""What's wrong with Willow?" Penny noticed that Theodore was holding Willow, who looked pale and weak as if she had suffered some great shock."She's just tired," Theodore replied casually.He instructed Kathy to heat a cup of milk, then accompanied Willow upstairs to rest.Once in the room, the curtains were drawn, and a warm yellow lamp illuminated the space, making it feel much cozier.
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The next morning, Willow woke up later than usual. In fact, she hadn't slept well all night.Kathy had prepared breakfast, but Willow had little appetite and stood by the coffee machine. She hoped a cup of coffee would help her feel more awake."Don't drink coffee," Theodore said as he took the cup from her hands and handed her a glass of milk. "Drink this instead.""I can't. I'm a bit tired," she replied."If you're tired, then go back to sleep."Willow shook her head. She couldn't fall asleep."This isn't good!" A startled voice came from the guest room on the second floor.Willow and Theodore both looked up at the same time to see Penny rush out of Jessica's room as half her body peeked over the railing. "Jessica didn't come back last night!"Willow froze for a moment. "Are you sure?""The blanket in her room hasn't even been moved. I called and messaged her, but there's been no response," Penny explained as she rushed down the stairs. "Even though she can be a bit self-c
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Joey leisurely took a sip of her coffee. "No problem. Would you like something to drink?""No, I need to head back shortly.""Busy with work?" Joey pulled a thick stack of cash from her bag and pushed it toward the man. "Here's 30 thousand dollars. Count it?"The man only peeled back a corner of one of the bundles. Upon the green bills inside, he relaxed and stowed the cash in his briefcase, which bulged noticeably."No need to count it, thanks.""I should be thanking you." Joey smiled slightly, but her smile was tinged with darkness. "Just remember what I asked you to do—keep your mouth shut.""Don't worry, I'll be leaving Emperia tonight. Not a word will escape my lips.""Great."Joey finished the last sip of her coffee as she watched the man leave, Half a month ago, after learning that Matthew was planning to do a paternity test, she had managed to contact the doctor who would be handling it. She had gathered some leverage over him to coerce and entice him into compliance.
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At the women's prison, Willow saw Ruby for the first time since Yasmine was kidnapped. "Do you remember me?"Willow's voice was dull and filled with hatred. She couldn't help but loathe this woman, even knowing that if it weren't for Ruby, other people would have been sent to her home. Just one oversight could have led to Yasmine being taken away.Ruby's hand trembled as she held the microphone. "I remember.""Who instructed you to take Yasmine?" Willow got straight to the point without any small talk."I've already told you everything," Ruby pleaded desperately. "Mr. Arden came by. I've told him all I can. I just beg you not to disturb my son.""It was a woman, right?" Willow pressed further.Ruby hesitated for a moment. "Yes.""Give me more details. The sound of her voice, her appearance, her clothing—tell me everything you remember.""I really…""Students at the Police Academy can't have parents with criminal backgrounds. Do you want your son to be expelled from school?"
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Clark held a paternity test result issued by an agency, showing that Theodore and Lottie were confirmed as father and daughter."She's Yasmine. Iris wasn't lying. The person who took Yasmine all those years ago was Joey," Theodore murmured.Clark looked unusually excited as he said, "Mr. Bassett, I'll take people to bring Yasmine back right now.""No." Theodore suppressed his rising joy and maintained his usual calm demeanor. "Going in directly might make Joey angry. Continue the investigation and secretly ensure Yasmine's safety. If an opportunity arises, take her immediately.""Understood. I'll get right on it.""And find out why Joey did this."Theodore clenched the paternity report tightly and spoke each word deliberately. "Start from the fire four years ago.""Yes."After Clark left, Theodore dialed Matthew's number."Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable. Please try again later."In the city, at Evans Residence, Joey was using a damp cloth to wipe
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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
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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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"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
