LOGINAt this point, Yvonne no longer cared about her pride.As long as they were willing to let her return overseas, that was all that mattered.Otherwise, there was no telling how much longer she would be trapped here.Besides, Aurora and Lucas had become more and more relentless.If they came to their senses later and decided to come after her again, she probably would not even have a chance to escape.With that thought, Yvonne took a deep breath and walked over to the Carter family.“I've already spoken to my parents. They told me you want me to apologize, and I've agreed.”The Carters exchanged puzzled glances.None of them understood how Yvonne had changed her mind so quickly.“Are you sincere about this apology?”Diana folded her arms, studying Yvonne carefully.Aurora was pregnant now and could not handle even the slightest emotional shock.She was carrying Diana's grandchild. There could be no room for even the smallest risk or uncertainty.Naturally, Diana wanted to eliminate every
"Don't say another word!"For Yvonne's sake, Michelle snapped at Diana without thinking.She had never liked Diana to begin with, and seeing her press Yvonne even further was more than she could bear."And that's how you speak to me?" Diana asked, narrowing her eyes.The quiet authority in her gaze was enough to make Michelle realize what a foolish mistake she'd just made."I'm... I'm sorry." Michelle immediately forced a smile. "It's all a misunderstanding. Things have just been so overwhelming lately."Watching her mother apologize so humbly, Yvonne felt as though she were looking at a stranger."Mom, do they have something on us?" she asked, frowning. "Why are you acting so... submissive?"Michelle's eyes lit up.At least the girl finally realizes they're not in a position to argue."Enough," she said quietly. "Don't ask any more questions. Just follow our lead."With that, Michelle guided Yvonne in front of Diana and apologized once again.This time, however, Diana wasn't buying it
Yvonne hadn't expected things to spiral this far."Sweetheart, listen to your mother and me," Charles said. "It's a long story, but right now, the most important thing is that you apologize to the Carter family.""...What?"Yvonne tilted her head, completely bewildered.She couldn't understand what her father was talking about."Dad, apologize for what? Have they brainwashed you or something?"As she spoke, her glare shifted past her parents to the members of the Carter family standing behind them.She trusted that her parents would always be on her side.The others were a different story.She had to know what was going on.The sight of her daughter's confusion brought tears to Michelle's eyes.As parents, they had failed.They hadn't protected their own child, and now she was the one paying the price."Honey..." Michelle pleaded, looking at Charles. "Maybe we should forget this. Let's talk to the Carter family again and work out another solution."She simply couldn't bear to see her o
With no other choice, the maid struggled to lift the suitcase again.Watching her fumble with the heavy luggage only made Yvonne more anxious."Forget it. I'll help."At that moment, Yvonne had only one goal—to get out of the country.She didn't care what it took.Yes, she'd already admitted everything to Lucas.But as long as he couldn't produce solid evidence, there was still room to maneuver.She refused to keep living like this, hiding around every corner and letting everyone look down on her.Together, they finally managed to hoist the large suitcase into the trunk.The maid let out a tired breath."Miss, where are you going with such a big suitcase?"Would you like me to come with you? I'm worried you won't be used to having no one to look after you."The suggestion immediately set Yvonne off."Enough. Stop getting in my way. What I do is none of your business."She couldn't explain why, but the unease in her chest kept growing.It felt as though someone was closing in on her.Ev
Yvonne was their daughter.No one understood her temperament better than they did."We don't have a choice," Charles said, gently patting Michelle's hand. "This is the only way forward. Whether we like it or not, we have to do it."Don't worry. All we're asking is for our daughter to apologize. We'll be there with her the whole time. Nothing's going to happen."Besides, I don't believe the Carter family would stoop to anything beneath them. More importantly, this time, we really are the ones in the wrong."As reluctant as he was to admit it, this was also a reflection of his own failure as a father.Otherwise, none of this would have happened.Michelle finally fell silent.She had always harbored some resentment toward Charles.As Yvonne's father, he hadn't even been able to protect his own daughter, leaving her to suffer through everything alone.But now, after hearing what he had to say, Michelle suddenly realized something.Their daughter had been the one at fault.Under the circums
To put it bluntly, all it would really cost them was a little damage to Yvonne's reputation.And Charles could live with that.He understood exactly what the Carter family wanted."Are you serious?" Diana asked, studying him closely.Charles nodded."I have no reason to lie about something like this. Besides, this is our fault. We failed to raise our daughter properly, so it's only right that we hold her accountable."As the words left his mouth, an unexpected sense of relief washed over him.For the first time, he felt he was doing the right thing.Yvonne wasn't getting any younger.Yet her entire world still revolved around Lucas.If they didn't put an end to this now, she would never truly grow up."Good," Philip said. "Since both families have agreed, there's no point putting it off. Let's go apologize to my granddaughter-in-law right now."As the eldest present, and the one who had brought both sides together, he was the natural person to settle the matter.Michelle watched as eve
Hearing that, Grace's emotions finally exploded.“If I can’t do this, and I can’t do that, then what do you expect me to do?”She took a deep breath. “No matter how unwell I am, I’m still better off than my daughter lying in that hospital bed.“She’s still in critical condition. Do you want me to ju
Not to mention, there was a dull ache pulsing along his ribs. If he had to guess, that kick probably cracked something."It’s the truth!" Julian snapped. "Think about it. All of you are clearly on the same side. I’m the outsider here. Of course, I was going to be ganged up on!"That made Aurora al
Grace shook her head. "I failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a mother before. How could I possibly rest now?"Hearing this, Arnold didn’t say anything more.He knew all too well—Aurora and Grace shared the exact same temperament.Once either of them set their mind on something, they would never
She saw Aurora as her best friend, and having a best friend that outstanding was something to be proud of.Why should she feel upset about it?That was what everyone always said—Megan had a big heart.If it were someone else, they probably would’ve been angry with Aurora or even cut ties long ago.B







