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"Colin, you should still go check on Ms. Nicholls. Don't let things get out of hand." Gwyneth sighed while tugging at Colin's sleeve. Her expression was full of restrained sorrow.Colin couldn't stand seeing her upset. Her words only fueled his anger."If I go looking for her, I'll be falling right into her trap. I want to see how she plans to keep up this act without me!"He let out a cold scoff before pulling Gwyneth into his arms. "If only she were as understanding as you," he murmured.Despite his words, Gwyneth didn't feel particularly pleased. Still, she leaned against his chest, keeping up appearances."Don't be angry. At the end of the day, Ms. Nicholls just cares too much about being Mrs. Fuller. You should try to understand her a little."Her eyes misted over slightly, and she hesitated before adding, "But… you two are already divorced. How much longer is she going to keep making a scene?"The word "divorce" hit Colin like a dagger, and his expression darkened instantl
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Sophie had been gone for days now, yet Aspen still couldn't accept the truth. She kept feeling as if Sophie was still there right beside her, almost as if she had never left.Aspen woke up in the morning to find her pillow soaked with tears once again. Her eyes were swollen as she climbed out of bed and reached for her phone.She had kept it turned off for the past few days; she was too heartbroken to deal with anything outside of her grief. The moment she powered it on, a message notification chimed—it was the funeral home, urging her to complete the remaining paperwork.Only then did she remember—although Sophie's ashes had already been laid to rest, there were still many formalities left to complete."Maybe this is for the best. Once everything is settled, I can finally leave this place." Aspen thought. "Sophie, Mommy misses you so much."Aspen clutched the pendant hanging from her neck, tears streaming down her face once again.She had tried—really tried—to keep herself fro
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As for Colin, Aspen no longer wanted to think about him. She didn't need to—he didn't matter anymore.Aspen's eyes burned from shedding so many tears.Stepping out of the funeral home, she was met with the blinding sunlight. For the first time in a long while, she felt like she was still a living, breathing person.She tilted her head back to face the sun, staring at it until fresh tears slipped down her cheeks."Sophie, Mommy misses you so much. Sophie… my Sophie…"Clutching the pendant that held Sophie's ashes tightly against her chest, she collapsed onto the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.No matter how many times she told herself that Sophie would have wanted her to be happy, she couldn't bear it. She simply wasn't that strong.She cried until she was drained, barely managing to push herself up from the ground. She then dragged herself toward her childhood home, moving like a lifeless shell.The tiny, 650-square-foot apartment was the only thing her parents had left her bef
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At this moment, Aspen felt utterly repulsed by the man standing outside. Even taking one more glance at Colin felt like an insult to Sophie.Seizing the moment while he remained silent, she swung open the door and stepped inside. To express the frustration burning inside her, she even slammed the door shut with force.As soon as she turned around, her eyes landed on a black-and-white photograph resting on the coffee table.In the photograph, Sophie was smiling brightly, her eyes curved in joy.It had been taken on Children's Day, back when Sophie had performed at her preschool and won an award. She had been very happy that day, so her smile had been more radiant than ever.Aspen had deliberately chosen this photo—she wanted to remember Sophie just like this, forever joyful and full of life."Sophie…" Aspen slid down against the door, covering her mouth with both hands as tears streamed down her face.Colin's voice came through the door. "Aspen, I don't care what kind of tricks y
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"What did you just say?"Colin's expression darkened. He hadn't seen Sophie for days. The last time he had gone to look for Aspen, Sophie had been nowhere to be found either.Thinking back to that call from the funeral home, an unexplainable sense of unease crept into his chest. He knew this was one of Aspen's tricks, yet he still felt a flicker of panic."Colin, don't worry too much. Ms. Nicholls is just acting out in anger. She wouldn't actually hurt Sophie."It's just… where would she take her? Does she have any other family members?" Gwyneth stepped forward, gently patting his chest as she spoke in a soft, soothing voice.Family members?Colin's thoughts immediately turned to Joseph—and that canceled check.That man was a gambling addict who would do anything for money. If Sophie was truly in his hands, then she was in danger."To the airport. Now." Colin shoved Gwyneth aside and strode toward the door.No matter what, Sophie was a Fuller and his daughter. He would never a
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"Colin, what… what are you doing?"Gwyneth came running over and quickly stepped between them, blocking Colin from moving forward. She looked at him with a hint of reproach."No matter what, Ms. Nicholls is still a woman. How could you treat her like this?"She turned and bent down, reaching out to help Aspen up from the ground.Sophie's only wish before she had died had been to have Colin stay with her for just a few days. But Gwyneth had monopolized Colin's time instead. Even on the night Sophie had been in the hospital, Gwyneth had pulled Colin away to celebrate their anniversary.Every time Aspen saw Gwyneth, she was reminded of Sophie's sorrow and pain. She was reminded of the night Sophie had died and how 600 thousand dollars' worth of fireworks had lit up the sky just for Gwyneth when that money could have saved Sophie's life!"Don't touch me! You're disgusting!"Aspen flung Gwyneth's hand away and forced herself to her feet, using every ounce of strength she had left.
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No matter what, Colin knew he would never allow Sophie to continue living with a woman like Aspen."Sophie is dead! She died while you were whispering sweet nothings to this woman and lit up the entire city with fireworks for her! Our Sophie—your daughter—died because there was no money for her surgery! She's gone! She's dead!"Aspen struggled violently as tears streamed down her face. Every word was filled with accusation, despair, and the helpless rage of a mother.With all her strength, she wrenched herself free from Colin's grip and dropped to her knees, desperately trying to pick up the photograph on the ground. Shards of glass pierced her palms, and blood dripped onto the floor, but she didn't care.She wiped her bleeding hands on her clothes without a second thought and carefully cradled the crumpled photograph, brushing away the dirt with trembling fingers."You…" Colin's heart sank in an instant. A deep, unsettling feeling crept over him, as if something inside him had co
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The struggle earlier had drained all of Aspen's strength. No matter how much resentment simmered in her heart, she couldn't fight back anymore.She could only let Riley haul her up from the ground and take her to the car.Aspen didn't resist throughout the entire process; she didn't even show the slightest movement of defiance. The only thing she did was clutch the crumpled photograph in her hands as if it were her last lifeline.Her Sophie, her poor child, had spent such a short time in this world without receiving even a shred of love from her father—not even a single hug.Now that she was gone, they still wouldn't let her rest in peace.Who exactly was unworthy of being called human here?…"Colin, I'm really fine. It's just a small cut. You should go home," Gwyneth urged Colin in the hospital. "I don't think Ms. Nicholls is in a stable state right now. I'm a little concerned about Sophie. A child shouldn't have to suffer for the mistakes of adults. She's your daughter too.
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"Move aside!" Colin roared, his face twisted in fury.Maria was unfamiliar with Colin or his status, and she stood her ground. "Sir, I must protect my patient. Leave now, or I'll call security.""Maria, it's fine. He's my husband," Aspen said, her voice dripping with sarcasm at the word "husband". Maria stared in disbelief. She had been caring for Aspen for weeks, and Aren was the only visitor she had ever seen. She couldn't believe this snarling stranger was Aspen's husband.She eyed Colin suspiciously and asked, "Ms. Nicholls, are you sure you don't want me to call the police?""No need. Thank you." Aspen smiled and gave Maria's hand a reassuring squeeze.Maria glared at Colin and scoffed, warning him, "I'll be right outside that door. Lay one finger on her, and I'm dialing 911 myself. He's got a fancy suit but can't keep his hands to himself… How disgraceful."Then, she shoved past him and headed outside.Watching Colin's thunderous expression, Aspen almost laughed. She dou
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"Aspen said Zac did it. What does that have to do with you? Your brother's always been reckless and undisciplined—him doing something outrageous isn't exactly a stretch," Colin said calmly, trying to stay rational.But Gwyneth, sitting beside him, already understood something crystal clear—her place in Colin's heart wasn't what it used to be.Before this, Colin had never approached her issues with reason. He had always been impulsive, acting purely on emotion. And now? He could actually stay level-headed when it came to her. That only meant one thing—he didn't care anymore."Colin… do you not love me anymore?" Gwyneth's voice trembled with hurt, and tears began to stream down her face.She cried, "I know I've been a mess lately, and I'm sorry. But I can't help it. I love you too much—I can't live without you. I can't lose you!"As she spoke, she curled up in the passenger seat, trembling all over.Seeing her like that, Colin's heart softened, and his tone eased. "I'm not blaming
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Right after stepping out, Colin grabbed Gwyneth by the arm and dragged her straight to his car. He frowned at her and said coldly, "Call Zac."Gwyneth stared at him in disbelief. "Colin, do you really believe what Ms. Nicholls said? You actually think Zac did it?""Call him!" Colin didn't bother responding to her questions. This time, it wasn't a suggestion—it was an order.Gwyneth didn't dare argue. Her eyes welled up with frustration as she pulled out her phone and started dialing Zac's number....At that moment, Zac was hanging from the ceiling, being whipped mercilessly. He howled in pain, sounding like a pig being slaughtered, thrashing around helplessly. When his phone suddenly started ringing, it felt like the light at the end of the tunnel."Sir, please—I've got money! Just let me answer the call, I'm begging you!" Zac pleaded over and over. He couldn't take it anymore.Kian shook out his sore hand with a grimace of disgust. "You're a grown man, yet all you do is bully
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"Aspen, I don't have the energy for this anymore. Just tell me what you want." Colin rubbed his temples, exhaustion etched into every word. Between the company's critical restructuring and this domestic chaos, he was under siege from all sides.Seeing how weary he was, Aspen let out a humorless laugh. She lowered her head and said, "Colin, I want a divorce. A fair one. I want everything I'm entitled to." Colin was shocked. Of all the things she could have asked for—even having another child—he hadn't anticipated that all she wanted was to carve out his assets and walk away.In an instant, his composure shattered. He lunged forward, his hand closing around her throat. "You're desperate to leave and bleed me dry just to fund that Jefferson brat? You whore! How long has this been going on?"Aspen didn't even flinch. Up close, his rage was almost pitiable. She said disdainfully, "The only cheater here is you, and you dare play the victim?" "Aspen, don't push me past my limits." Col
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Aspen kept her eyes downcast, the picture of wounded vulnerability. It was enough to soften Colin's expression.Gwyneth hadn't anticipated Aspen mastering the art of playing the victim. Watching Colin's demeanor shift, alarm bells rang in her head. "Colin, Zac would never do such a thing! Ms. Nicholls is slandering him!" "Yes, yes, it's all my fault. You're absolutely right." Aspen nodded eagerly, like a chastised child agreeing to whatever would end the conversation.Gwyneth's temper flared. She stepped forward, teeth clenched. "Aspen, I know you've always resented me because of Colin. But if you hate me, take it out on me. Why target Zac? What has he ever done to you? This isn't fair!""How exactly have I 'targeted' him? Did I hit him? Insult him?" Aspen blinked, all wide-eyed innocence. She gestured to her bandaged ribs, then leveled her gaze at Colin. "And you're just going to stand there while someone screams at your wife? What kind of husband does that?"If he wanted to
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Colin scoffed, brandishing his status like a weapon. Regardless of the circumstances, he undoubtedly had a greater right to rage than the man before him.Watching his theatrics, Aren suddenly realized any further words would be wasted. He smirked and said, "It's great that you finally know who you are. Just don't cling to what you don't appreciate.""Hey! Aren, you're a homewrecker. Do you think your family will tolerate your actions if they find out that you're involved with another man's wife?" Colin's face darkened, the threat dripping from every word."The CEO of Fuller Group, reduced to tattling to Mommy and Daddy? How pathetic," Aren retorted. Then, he glanced at Aspen and left. Aspen sat silently, forcing steady breaths through the pain. When she finally looked up, she met Colin's furious gaze.He hissed, "How many times must I say it? You're my wife—Mrs. Fuller. Stop embarrassing me with your shameless behavior! What exactly is going on between you and Aren?" His molars
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Chester instinctively stepped back under Aren's piercing glare, momentarily stunned. Aren had always been the picture of refined elegance in their previous encounters, and this was the first time Chester had seen the feral intensity lurking beneath that polished exterior.Nonetheless, he gained his composure quickly. He patted Aren's shoulder patronizingly and said, "Relax. I've no interest in another man's wife."Truthfully, if Aspen hadn't been the wife of Fuller Group's CEO, he wouldn't have given her a second glance.Aren watched Chester leave with a conflicted gaze before entering the hospital room."Aren, you're here! Where's the food?" Aspen called out from her bed. She was confined to her hospital bed now. Every movement sent waves of pain through her body. These days were pure agony, and Aren's home-cooked meals had become her only solace.Seeing her eager expression, Aren's face softened into a gentle smile as he set the food container on the bedside table. "You're a
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Just hearing Zac's name made Aspen's blood boil. Grinding her molars, she hissed furiously, "That goddamn bastard—just thinking about him makes me furious! He's the reason I'm stuck here in agony. Chet, you better make him pay, you hear me?""Just tell me what you want done," Chester said, oddly charmed by her seething rage.Aspen was tempted to demand the bastard's head on a platter, but after a moment's thought, she growled, "Beat him to a pulp. I want him barely recognizable. Then, dump him at the gates of Oceanus Villa.""Just a beating?" Chester raised an eyebrow, amused. "Didn't take you for the merciful type."Aspen heard the sarcasm dripping from his words. She scoffed and muttered, "You seem like a tough guy, so why are you talking like a nagging old lady? You asked what I wanted—now you're getting all sarcastic?""It's quite a big favor. How do you plan to repay me?" Chester decided to drop his attitude. Instead, he stared at her calculatingly, already planning to ask f
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When Zephyr walked out of Colin's office, he was drenched in sweat. He returned to the tech department looking pitiful, taking a sip of water before muttering, "What the hell got into Mr. Fuller today? Just last week, he was raving about this proposal—now suddenly it's 'complete garbage'? He chewed me out for over an hour. Did I commit some kind of capital offense?""Thank goodness Ms. Nicholls isn't here today, or she'd be the one getting an earful," said Candice, tossing him a pack of trail mix with a grin.Hearing that, Zephyr's face twisted in disbelief. He glared at her and hissed, "Candice, you're so heartless! Do you even hear yourself? How is Ms. Nicholls' life more valuable than mine?""Speaking of which, what's up with Ms. Nicholls lately? Why is she on leave again?" Candice glanced worriedly at Aspen's empty desk and lowered her voice. "Do you think Mr. Fuller abused her, and she couldn't get out of bed?"Zephyr nearly choked on his trail mix and covered her mouth with
