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On the way back to the Williams.Sylvia spoke. "If you want to participate in underground matches, I won't mind.".Eric finally smiled. "Martial arts training isn't for underground fights. You mentioned that yourself before—it's for self-defense. If it's not necessary, I won't do it."Sylvia smiled back. Eric seemed to have taken her words to heart. She knew he wasn't in a good mood, so suggesting underground matches was just a way for him to blow off steam. Holding in anger could make people sick.However, she was still worried. Even though the DNA test results hadn't come out yet, she believed Grace was Eric's biological mother.Eric was banking on an almost impossible chance, close to zero.-At 2:00 p.m., Sylvia received a call from Seraphine. She asked Sylvia to meet her at a cafe alone.Sylvia left by herself because Eric was still engrossed in martial arts discussions with Tyson.Grace was already at the cafe when Sylvia arrived."Sylvia," Grace said, taking out a repo
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Grace looked at Sylvia and said, "You two make a great couple."Sylvia smiled faintly. She knew that the decision about their relationship wasn't hers to make. It had to come from Eric himself.After some thought, Grace decided to visit the Williams family to personally inform Eric of the DNA test results.-At the Williams residence.Eric continued his martial arts practice. He had been in a gloomy mood for days, and now, it was the weekend. He had no plans to go to work. Martial arts provided him with some solace.When Grace saw Eric, tears welled up in her eyes once again. Sylvia had already told the Williams family about the test results upon her return. However, the final choice rested with Eric.With the support of Seraphine, Grace approached Eric. Seraphine was concerned that it would be too much for Grace to bear if Eric rejected her as his mother. She understood that a significant reason she had aggressively pursued the CEO position at Montgomery Corp. was because of Er
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Eric was not at the hospital. The examination showed that Grace had fainted due to overwork and excessive stress.Brook and the others had also left, leaving only Sylvia in the hospital holding the bag of items Grace left for Eric.Outside the hospital ward, bodyguards formed two rows. Even nurses had to pass a security check before entering the ward.By the bedside, Seraphine sighed. "Aunt Grace has had a tough life in recent years. I advised her to explain things to Eric, but she refused."Sylvia was eager to learn about Grace's past. She sensed Grace's love for Eric but wondered why she hadn't contacted him for so long.Seraphine intended to share Grace's history with Sylvia and wanted her to tell Eric."I'm ready to listen," Sylvia said.Seraphine smiled knowingly, worried that Sylvia might refuse to listen and Eric wouldn't learn Grace's story."Aunt Grace's life has been incredibly challenging," she began.Sylvia frowned. As a Montgomery and the CEO of Montgomery Corp.,
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Sylvia asked, "Did the actions of the Hernandez family cause Eric's current situation?"Seraphine nodded solemnly and replied, "Yes."Aunt Grace and Julius were deeply in love and naturally came together. At first, the Hernandez family didn't object, but when my aunt became pregnant, the entire family opposed it. "More importantly, when my aunt got pregnant with Eric, she and Julius weren't married, which was a big taboo back then. However, for both the Hernandezes and Montgomerys, it wasn't a major issue."The two families didn't want my cousin to be born. I don't know about the Montgomerys, but the Hernandezes' stance was that my aunt was an illegitimate child. They would never allow Julius to marry her. They insisted on aborting the child, even though my aunt had our support."My aunt and Julius refused, causing a major problem. Both families held a 'family trial' for my aunt and uncle. In those days, they could have faced death as a result. With my dad's help, they managed to
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Noticing Sylvia's serious expression, Seraphine smiled warmly. "Are you feeling frightened?"Sylvia nodded. "Yes, I am scared. We are, after all, dealing with the Hernandez family. But what good does fear do? Can we simply avoid them because we are afraid?"Eric is my husband, and they say that people often drift apart in challenging times. But for him and me, that won't happen. If that day comes, I will choose to face it with him."Seraphine gazed at Sylvia with admiration. "Eric had a tough childhood but is fortunate to have found you. My aunt always spoke highly of your virtue, and now I see it for myself."Sylvia smiled, never considering herself virtuous. She used to be distant, but Eric had changed her."Don't worry," Seraphine assured. "Aunt Grace has made some arrangements. Even if the Hernandez family learns of Eric's presence here, they won't have an immediate opportunity to pursue him.""Why?" Sylvia asked, perplexed.Seraphine smiled faintly. "Aunt Grace knew that th
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"Madam..." Sylvia bit her lip. When she wanted to return the bracelet, Grace stopped her. "Take this," Grace insisted, her tone earnest. "I don't blame Eric for not calling me 'Mom'. It's my fault for abandoning him for so long. But, no matter what, he's still a Hernandez by blood."This bracelet proves the legitimacy of the Hernandez wives across generations. None of the other Hernandez daughter-in-laws has it. In case... If I can't win against the Hernandez family, this bracelet can save you and Eric."Sylvia was surprised. If the bracelet could save them, perhaps it could save Grace, too."I can't accept this, Madam Montgomery," Sylvia responded.Grace shook her head. "Don't worry. Even if I can't beat the Hernandezes, they won't harm me either. The outcome is still uncertain."Sylvia had no choice but to let Grace place the bracelet on her wrist. Grace then handed her a document bag."Eric won't accept these items. Since you're facing the Hernandezes, these might help," Syl
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When Sylvia and Seraphine got back to the Williams residence, Eric was still practicing martial arts. He had been at it all day, and Sylvia felt sorry for him.She approached him and said, "Your mom has already returned to King City, but Seraphine is staying here in Salt City."Eric stopped his practice and sneered. "Is she having Seraphine monitor me?"Sylvia asked, "Do you really think she'd do that?""It's not my concern," Eric replied coldly. Nevertheless, he felt relieved when he heard that Grace had left.Sylvia sighed in frustration. Eric seemed completely uninterested in Grace. He didn't even want to visit her when she fainted.She continued. "Actually, you're mistaken. One reason Seraphine stayed is because of Sylvester."Eric raised an eyebrow, thinking that Sylvester's time had finally come.As long as Seraphine was not here to keep an eye on him, everything was fine. The two of them returned to the living room and found Seraphine. She rested her chin on her hand w
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Henry and Amelia turned their heads and focused on Connor. Over the years, Connor had the easiest life among the four siblings. Nobody in the family pressured him to get married. After all, Henry and Amelia were more focused on encouraging their eldest and second child, as well as Sylvia, to settle down.Now that Sylvia had gotten married, Brook had found the love of his life, and Sylvester had shown signs of progress, it was Connor's turn."Why are you looking at me like that?" Connor asked, feeling uneasy.Amelia smiled. "Connor, you're 28 now, right?""Well…" Connor chuckled nervously. "I'm still young! Keith is also 28, and he's still single! I'm not in a hurry! By the way, Mom and Dad, I have some matters to attend to at my establishment. I'll go take a look first.""Wait, Connor…" Before Amelia could finish her sentence, Connor had already run away."What's wrong with him?" Amelia sighed. "I'm not forcing him to get married."That being said, she was content. Sylvia was