"Why are you talking to me like that? Do you think you can judge me?" Rebecca boldly questioned Georgie.With a determined look, she added, "Even David has no right to judge what happened between us. Why do you think you can talk to me like this?"The driver, who used to work with David, recognized Rebecca and was surprised to hear her confronting Georgie and Ellen—the leaders of Seardale.He was so startled that he accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, which made the car suddenly speed up and then stop abruptly.Luckily, the car was sturdy, and the people in the backseat were not too shaken. The driver continued driving after apologizing, but the atmosphere inside the car had become awkward.Rebecca continued to pour out her frustration on Georgie. "If it wasn't for David, I could've started my studio and reunited with my family four years ago."Instead, I've become someone who can't remember anything. I was constantly manipulated and tormented by him. Are y
Ellen avoided making eye contact with Rebecca and coughed nervously. He slowly pushed her suitcase and said, "We found some things that belong to him recently, and a bunch seem connected to you."So, we thought you should have them."Rebecca walked ahead quickly. She did not slow down like she had at the airport."I know you're upset about his past, Rebecca. But think about how he and we treated you for the past four years," Ellen said. He handed the suitcase to a security guard and limped to catch up with her."And he's gone now. What's the point of holding onto the anger?" Ellen added.Rebecca slowed down and glanced at him. She wanted to say something but stayed silent. The villa's decor and furniture remained unchanged since she had last been there.Even the new additions seemed to deliberately match the existing style, as if they were reluctant to let her forget the past. Rebecca strolled through the space and took in the familiar surroundings.Ellen silently followed and a
Ellen didn't have anything important to give to Rebecca. They were just a few small keepsakes from her and David's trip, along with a photo album.It was a bit surprising that David had kept these things. Rebecca and Ellen checked them out in the study, but Rebecca didn't take them home. Instead, she put them back where they belonged.After spending a few days at Seardale, Rebecca quickly flew back to her country before Sam could drag her back.Once Ellen saw Rebecca off at the airport, he returned to the car. Georgie, sitting in the back seat, disapprovingly said, "You just let her go like that?"Ellen casually took the seat next to Georgie and replied, "Didn't you do the same? You let her leave without saying much."Georgie shot him a glare and said, "I'm not that close to her."Ellen gave him a condescending look as if Georgie were an idiot.Georgie calmly stated, "I'm just being honest."Compared to Ellen, Georgie wasn't as familiar with Rebecca. It wasn't that he hated her
As Rebecca and Sam stepped out of the car, they bumped into Daniel unexpectedly. It had been almost two years since they had last seen him.Even after all this time, Daniel's face still had that familiar look that Rebecca remembered. It brought back memories of someone who wasn't around anymore.She stopped and flashed a smile at Daniel. "It's been a long time. Are you here to grab a bite?"Her tone made it sound like there were no old issues between them. Daniel was surprised by how calm she was.Politely, he reached out for a handshake, but when Rebecca didn't respond, he withdrew his hand. After a short pause, Daniel said, "Yeah. It's been quite a while."He gulped before adding, "I just finished my meal and packed some for the hospital."Rebecca nodded and said, "Alright. Sam and I are going to grab a bite. Take care."Without diving into many questions, she left with Sam. They didn't seem distant even though years had passed, but it also felt like there were no lingering em
Rebecca and Sam settled into their seats at the restaurant, and something caught Rebecca's attention—the odd expression on Sam's face.After ordering their food, Rebecca couldn't resist asking, "Why are you looking at me like that?"Sam nonchalantly tapped the table and said, "Oh, it's nothing. I just thought you might see someone and start thinking about an old flame."Rebecca was puzzled. She hadn't been thinking about that at all. Deciding to let it go, she shifted her focus to the dessert the waiter brought to the table.Surprisingly, enjoying a cold treat in the slightly chilly atmosphere turned out to be a delightful experience, and Rebecca relished every bite."Are you sure you're over him?" Sam persisted when Rebecca remained quiet.Daniel's return triggered valid concerns. His remarkable physical recovery was undeniable. While David's passing brought a sense of relief to everyone, Rebecca's lingering sorrow was palpable during that period.Whether it was witnessing his
Rebecca and Sam decided not to bring up Daniel during dinner. They chatted about work and family. Then they briefly touched on Rebecca's trip to Seardale.Safety meant everything to the Johnson family, and it was only natural for Sam to feel concerned when Rebecca visited places with a dangerous history.However, seeing her return safe and happy made Sam let go of his anger. He decided not to bring up those worries again as he didn't want to dampen the mood.Rebecca decided to stay in Fairport for a longer time during this visit. James, who had aged a bit, settled down there two years ago. With its year-round spring-like weather, James found Fairport to be the perfect place for his retirement.James's children were doing a great job of running the family business. Even though the family was spread out, the business kept growing, so James didn't have to worry anymore.Angela never really considered moving to Fairport. Over the years, she felt like the only person who cared about he
Rebecca kept grinning as she said straightforwardly, "Oops, our place is full, and we didn't expect you and your daughter. There's just not enough space for you two."If Zelda had said that, Angela could have made her feel bad and convinced her to let them stick around. Angela usually pushed Zelda by saying she should look after her younger sister because she was the older one.But the game shifted when Rebecca spoke up. Even though she was younger than Mary, her words surprised everyone with a confidence that no one expected. She was confident because she had survived a car crash that might've been caused by Mary.Also, Rebecca had disappeared as a baby, and it was somehow connected to Mary. This connection left Angela hesitant to confront Rebecca.Even if Angela considered mentioning it, Rebecca could easily brush it off by using her youth as an excuse. Angela shot Rebecca a disapproving look but chose to keep quiet.However, Mary wasn't satisfied and fired back, "Becca, I'm not
Zelda's comment made Mary feel a bit guilty, and she retorted, "Who cares about staying at your place? We'll just book a hotel room for ourselves."She stood tall and held onto Angela's arm while muttering, "I came to be with Mom, not you. It's funny how rich people get stingy. You won't even spend money on a hotel room for us."The others heard her not-so-loud complaint and shot glances her way. Mary ignored them and kept muttering to herself defiantly."Enough. Since we're all here, let's grab a meal first. Why gather at the airport? Come on, let's eat! Nothing's more important than a good meal!" James' suggestion broke the tension.Angela looked tired. She glanced at Mary before sighing. Without a word, she caught up with the others by walking with her cane.Mary was aware that her main support at the moment was Angela. She had brought Serena along for a specific reason. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come at all.Angela shrugged off Mary's hand and continued walking ahead. Mary