"Mr. Heath, what are you doing? Ms. Heath is still pregnant," Lisa said nervously. "It's because she's still pregnant that I want her to stop doing anything stupid.""Even so, there's no need to lock her up. Why don't you let me in so I can take care of her? I'm worried about her being alone in there." Lisa knew Krystal very well. She had been spoiled rotten since she was young. She was completely vulnerable to setbacks.Linus took a step closer to Lisa. His face, which looked a lot like Mason's, exuded a lot of pressure. It made Lisa feel uneasy."You seem especially concerned about my sister, Ms. Walker."Lisa clutched her sleeves tightly. "That's true. My baby died shortly after its birth. I raised Ms. Heath. It's only natural that I care about her.""No wonder. I feel like she is becoming more like you in terms of her appearance and personality."His words sent shockwaves through Lisa's mind. Krystal, who was still oblivious, said, "What are you saying, Linus? I'm the d
Some memories were given new meaning when the possibilities came to light. "The results will be out soon. Don't make any assumptions before that," Mason said."Understood."The butler came over. "Mr. Heath, this is the information on the Walker family."Mason opened the document. He got visibly upset the more he read. "The Walkers used to be a family of fishermen in a fishing village. They have been poor for generations, right until Lisa saved Mrs. Heath's life when she was ten. "She started working for the Benson family and worked her way up until she worked for Mrs. Heath." It should've been an inspiring story, but the Walker family became local bullies due to their connection with Tatiana. They went from a family of fishermen to a group of gangsters. They worked as loan sharks and even opened up some shell companies that were suspected of money laundering.Mason threw the document to Tatiana. "Take a good look for yourself."Tatiana said anxiously, "Mason, I really di
Molly felt moved when she looked at Tatiana's concerned gaze. She had never felt motherly love before. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at Tatiana, who was around her mother's age.It didn't matter if Tatiana's feelings were genuine or just a show. At that very moment, she felt like someone actually cared about her."Mrs. Heath, this is too valuable. I can't possibly accept this.""Child, just take it. I'm not using it to make you change your mind. I really just want you to get well soon."Linus put down the fruits and flowers he was holding."Ms. Kingston, it's our fault this time. My mother and I are not here to convince you to change your mind. We sincerely hope you'll recover soon."Yale looked at the two of them. Clearly, he didn't believe that they were so kind-hearted. The truth was that it didn't matter if the result of the DNA test was out or not. The Heaths planned to cut ties with Krystal either way.They would've helped her if she was even remotely remor
Molly's pain subsided with Tatiana's comforting words. She quickly felt drowsy as she had eaten her fill. She closed her eyes and fell asleep.Tatiana asked in a whisper, "How is she?"Olivia shook her head. "She's safe now, but it'll be very hard for her to get pregnant.""How… How could that be? She's still so young…" Tatiana was a woman too. She knew how painful it was for a woman to lose the ability to conceive a child."It has to do with the poison she was fed after she was born. The dosage was very small and wasn't enough to kill her instantly. Instead, it affected her body gradually. "Then, she was washed away by the water unexpectedly. That was how she survived and wasn't poisoned to death. "She crossed paths with the Kingstons after that. They spent quite a lot of money to nurse her back to health. She wouldn't have lived so many years otherwise."Olivia sighed. "She had only begun to get slightly better. Her pregnancy took a lot out of her. It's unfortunate that she
Olivia yawned when she got into the car.Linus patted her on the head. "Are you tired?""A little. I was just used to Carathia's hours. I'll adjust in a couple of days."Olivia closed her eyes and was about to rest.Linus suddenly spoke up, "That person that you worked with is still alive."Olivia had been busy the entire day. She almost forgot about Undecim. "Really?""Wayne didn't catch him. He was only bluffing at the airport to get you to stay. I might have taken you away, but your identity has also been exposed. "Wayne has crossed swords with Ethan many times over the years. He's a very troublesome enemy. He will try to achieve his goals no matter what he has to do.""Uncle Linus, I understand. But since I'm back at the Heath residence, he won't be able to do anything to me, right?"Linus sighed. "You're underestimating the persistence of a man. Especially a man who's basically in heat." Olivia blushed. It was a very apt description for Wayne."Olivia, you stole his
Mason raised a hand and silenced Linus. "That woman had the audacity to try something like this. She must've made preparations for this. She might even commit suicide if you try to force an answer out of her. We won't be able to get any information if she dies.""Then, what do you suggest…""Come up with more plans and we can divide and conquer."Mason quickly realized something. "She gave birth to her child at the same time as your mother back then. So, the child she took away had to be your sister."Linus gritted his teeth as he asked, "Her baby died. If it really was my sister, then…""Then, we'll make the entire Walker family pay!" Mason said angrily.Linus quickly left. Only Olivia and Mason were in the room. She comforted Mason softly, "Grandpa, my aunt is definitely still alive. Don't worry."Mason's anger subsided. He slumped into his chair and smiled resignedly. "Olivia, that was an embarrassing revelation. The daughter we doted on for so many years turned out to be
Linus rubbed his temples. Tatiana's logic was a little weird.Linus didn't know that Tatiana thought about this every time she cleaned up the messes Krystal made. Krystal wouldn't have done so many stupid things if she had inherited their intelligence.Luckily, Krystal wasn't her daughter. Or else, it would be really humiliating. "Mom, Krystal is the least of our worries right now. Our top priority is finding my real sister."Tatiana snapped back to reality. She wanted to rush to Lisa and settle the score."Lisa said her child died back then. Does that mean she…""Mom, you have to calm down. Lisa is cunning. Going to question her now might have adverse effects. She might even retaliate if we force her hand.""Then, what should we do?""We have to seize the initiative. Don't worry, I've already sent some people to look into my sister's whereabouts. What you have to do is not alert her."You have to try to probe her for information while feigning ignorance and keep her obliviou
After Tatiana sat down, Lisa got on her knees and pleaded, "Mrs. Heath, I'm aware that it's all my fault this time. "Ms. Heath told me about how Yale was cold to her and asked me to come up with a plan. She was the child I raised, and I didn't ask for permission beforehand because I was too anxious."Then, I got into a fight with the maid. I'm too ashamed of my actions. I'm willing to bear all the consequences."Lisa was very smart. She didn't reveal her concern for Krystal while she said all those things. Anyone would just think she was a diligent and responsible maid. She was also trying to find out if Tatiana knew anything.Tatiana sighed. "It would be great if that was an option. I wouldn't have to worry so much. I brought Ms. Kingston some soup today, and I also talked to Yale. "He wouldn't relent no matter what I said. He's adamant about fighting us and getting justice.""Then what about Ms. Heath?""I don't think she can get away scot-free this time. Yale has all the