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Chapter 401

Willow was preoccupied with her thoughts after leaving the hospital.The car cruised steadily down the road, but the silence was heavy, which made the atmosphere feel dense and uneasy. The driver checked the rearview mirror frequently."Hello?" Theodore answered a call, his tone sounding cold and detached.The car was so silent that even though Willow couldn't make out the conversation on the other end, she could still hear Iris' voice. She furrowed her brow and turned to look out the window."Don't worry. Just stay there. Yeah."Willow couldn't hear the details of the call, but Theodore answered briefly before ending the call. It wasn't until he hung up the phone that Willow shifted her focus from the window."Iris isn't going back to Acrombia anytime soon." Theodore's voice was firm and even, revealing no hint of emotion."Does that mean she won't be going back for a while, or she's not going back at all?"The silence that followed was all the answer Willow needed, and it mad

Chapter 402

"Who's being embarrassing?" Matthew's voice came from behind Finley. It sounded sharp with anger. "When did cheating become something to be proud of and defending your marriage become something to be ashamed of? The Bassetts sure have some twisted values.""And you are?" Finley threw him an annoyed look."I'm Willow's friend," Matthew replied calmly."Friend?" Finley snorted. "Sounds more like her lover to me.""What did you just say?" Matthew's expression hardened immediately.Willow, who was too tired to deal with it, tried to pull him away. "Mr. Evans, let's just go. He's not worth it.""Theodore ignores you for a few days, and you're already onto someone else. I always knew you were just a desperate woman!" Finley shouted.Matthew suddenly stopped and turned around with a threatening look. "Say that again.""I'm just being honest. Do you think you can do whatever you want and no one's allowed to say a word about it? Even if Theodore were here, I'd still say the same—"Finl

Chapter 403

Willow was thrown back against the padded leather seat. Even with the cushioning, the force left her wincing in pain. The car door slammed shut, making the whole SUV shake.Theodore's voice sliced through the air, dripping with fury as he said, "Hit the gas, Clark."Willow snapped out of her shock. "I want to get out!""Get out? To where?" Theodore grabbed her wrist and blocked her from reaching for the door handle.Meanwhile, the car had already started and was pulling out onto the street. Willow continued to struggle as the scenery flashed by outside.As he noticed the escalating tension, Clark cautiously said, "Mr. Bassett, please be careful. Mrs. Bassett is pregnant."Theodore hesitated for a second, and Willow seized the opportunity to push him away.The silence in the car was stifling, like the heavy weight of an impending storm. They drove home in complete silence.Once they arrived at Bassett Villa, Theodore was immediately on the phone, and Willow's phone was constantl

Chapter 404

The night was chilly, and the wind howled through the balcony. Theodore lit a cigarette and took a long drag, deep in thought. The vibration of his phone broke the silence."Hello?""Mr. Theodore, Mr. Finley and Mrs. Bassett had a heated argument because of Ms. Saville. Also, Mr. Evans was indeed reviewing a legal contract with Mrs. Bassett at the restaurant. There have been some rumors recently about you and Ms. Saville…"Theodore paused, then instructed, "Get rid of all the news right now and arrange a press conference with Gale Media for tomorrow morning."His eyes narrowed against the chilly wind, and his voice turned serious. "Announce that Finley is stepping down from the entertainment industry."…The next morning, Willow was startled awake by a call from Joey."Are you still in bed?" Joey's voice was frantic. "Haven't you checked the news?""What news?""I'll send you a link. You need to see this. It's happening live."Willow scrambled for her computer and opened the

Chapter 405

"I can do it myself," Willow said."Just stay put." Theodore's tone sounded firm and decisive as he helped her slip into her shoes. "How many times do I have to tell you? Walking around barefoot isn't good for you.""I'm not cold. It's already May," Willow said. She bit her lip as she noticed his frustration. "Alright, I'll wear shoes next time."That was when Theodore finally dropped the matter."Will you be having lunch at home?" Willow asked."No, I've got other things to handle," Theodore replied.Willow's face showed a hint of disappointment. She remembered that today was Iris' mentor's funeral. She had hoped Theodore would stay home to spend time with her, but it seemed he had prioritized being there for Iris instead."The funeral for Iris' mentor is today. Do you want to come with me?" Theodore asked. His tone sounded calm but distant.Willow gave a small smile. "No, you go ahead. I have a meeting with Mr. Evans this afternoon. We didn't wrap up our discussion yesterday

Chapter 406

"I don't want to go," Willow said."Are you sure?" Terence asked while unlocking his phone. "Just check this out first."Willow narrowed her eyes when she saw the photo.…The yard of the suburban villa was adorned with colorful balloons and streamers. The Bassetts had invited all their friends and family. Looking every bit the perfect host, Iris was wearing a vibrant red dress and bustling around."So Iris, you took Theodore in when he was a kid? That explains why he treats you differently from everyone else.""Exactly. Everyone's been curious about where you came from and why we haven't seen you in Emperia before.""It's just childhood stuff. Theodore's pretty sentimental, so he still holds onto it. Honestly, I barely remember," Iris said."Well, you're definitely in the Bassetts' inner circle now. Didn't Madam Sara give you a pair of gold bangles? There must be some significance to that, right?" The crowd gathered around Iris and showered her with compliments.After a few

Chapter 407

Iris tried to defend herself and said, "Theodore, I just didn't want everyone to see me looking so weary—""You don't have to explain. I get it." Willow cut Iris off and took her hand before everyone. "I hope you find some peace soon. Remember, Theodore and I are always here for you."Iris' forehead pounded with stress. "Ms. Jett…""You should call me Mrs. Bassett," Willow replied with a smile.Iris was taken by surprise at Willow's response."Alright," Willow said as she patted Iris' hand before turning to the crowd. "Let's head inside, everyone. The party's about to begin. I hope you all enjoy yourselves today."Erica arrived just in time and said enthusiastically, "Willow, everyone's been waiting for you. Since you're running late as the hostess, you'll owe us a round of drinks later.""I'll take my penalty, Erica.""Come on, there are a few people you haven't met yet. Let me introduce you."Erica made it clear who was in charge of the gathering by calling Willow the "hoste

Chapter 408

"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

Chapter 409

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

Chapter 410

"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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