My stepdaughter, Alana Greenwood, brought me some abortion medicine on her Coming-of-Age Ceremony. Everyone around knew of her little "prank", but none came to stop her. Even my husband just stood and watched. I smiled bitterly as I took the medicine and drank it in one go. I immediately felt the pain in my lower abdomen. My head began to spin, but I could still hear the harsh tone in Alana’s voice. "Well, did you think you could replace my mother after giving birth to your child? Let me tell you this, Dad agreed to marry you back then because I was young and was in need of a free nanny! If you dare think about replacing my mother, you will be kicked out of the Greenwood family!" I covered my stomach and took a deep breath. "There's no need for the trouble. You're an adult now and I've completed my task. I'll leave... tomorrow."
View More"Therefore, I would never allow you to leave my side. When you stood at the gates of the estate, if you had chosen to leave, I truly would have killed you. And then I would have turned your corpse into a specimen and displayed it in the villa’s grand hall."He gazed at me with affection, yet his words were the most chilling I had ever heard."Fortunately, you chose to stay. I've already released Jennifer, just as you asked, but..."A flash of cruelty suddenly appeared in his eyes."But that doesn’t mean she’s out of my grasp. If you ever think of escaping again, I can bring her back and kill her at any time—even the entire orphanage you care about wouldn’t be spared."My breath caught in my throat, but he seemed pleased by my reaction, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips."So, Irene, from now on, just behave and stay with me and Alana. Let’s pick a date, and I’ll officially register our marriage and hold a wedding. By then, you’ll be the rightful Mrs. Greenwood ."Hearing
“It’s all thanks to my father’s kind heart that he let that woman go. If it were me, I’d have made sure she suffered!“How dare a beggar pretend to be my mother? I’d slice her face to shreds!”Hearing her insults toward Jennifer, I raised my head and looked at her coldly.I truly couldn’t understand—both were girls I had poured my love into.Why, then, did she and Jennifer end up as complete opposites?“Shut up.” I spoke with a blank expression, “You’re not allowed to talk about my Jennifer like that.”“Your Jennifer?”Alana was stunned for a second, then erupted with overwhelming rage. “Why? Why does that bitch get to be so close to you?”She charged at me in fury, trying to grab my shoulders.But I slapped her hard across the face.“Get lost!”Alana’s face turned pale with shock as she clutched her stinging cheek in disbelief.Seeing the disgust in my eyes, her own filled with tears.“You hit me? You actually hit me because of that bitch?”I cast a cold glance at her
Seeing that the man had guessed everything, I no longer tried to hide the truth.“Yes, Jennifer did come to help me.”After staying in the Greenwood family for so many years, I had come to clearly understand how vile these people’s temperaments were.Even though I had signed a contract with Jane, judging by Alex’s nature, he would most likely break the contract and forcibly keep me there.In such a situation, I had no choice but to secretly confide in the dean of the orphanage about my difficulties.Unexpectedly, Jennifer volunteered to come and help me.She had been rescued from a circus by the dean, and had undergone contortion and flexibility training since childhood.When I first saw this child who had been so cruelly mistreated, I had wept with heartache and given her all the love and care I could.Even after I moved into the Greenwood family, I never stopped caring about her.She had overheard my conversation with the dean and underwent full facial reconstruction surgery
I bit my lip and tried to step on the gas, only to find that the car wouldn't start.I had no choice but to open the door and get out.The man in front of me was holding the newly acquired "Helen", his face full of satisfaction.He was wearing a bathrobe, the belt loosely tied around his waist. As the breeze blew past, faint red marks were revealed.The woman beside him nestled shyly in his arms, only occasionally peeking out with one eye.She spoke in a coquettish tone, "Mr. Greenwood, am I not enough for you? Just let her go, okay? Or else I’ll get jealous."I suppressed the nausea rising in my chest."Alex, I’ve already fulfilled our agreement. You have your replacement now—why won’t you let me go?"Alex laughed with arrogance."Irene, after staying in the Greenwood family for so long, do you still not understand my nature? Anything I’ve used, even if I grow tired of it, I would never let it leave."He looked at me with a smile in his eyes, like one would look at a disobed
"You just wait—my father will be disgusted with you!"I glanced at her without any emotion, squatted down, picked up the cheque, and prepared to leave.But seeing that I ignored her, Alana’s expression instantly changed."You bitch! Why are you ignoring me?"She rushed in front of me and yanked at my sleeve."I don’t need to take care of you anymore, so I don’t need to pay attention to you."I stepped around her, ready to walk out.Realizing I was truly about to leave, a flicker of panic crossed Alana’s eyes.She pulled hard on my clothes and said in a harsh tone, though her words carried a hint of bluff, "You’re not allowed to leave! I won’t let you leave!"I didn’t even look back, pulling my sleeve free and continuing forward."I don’t need your permission. From now on, I no longer need to tend to your emotions or meet your needs. Alana, let’s never see each other again."The girl’s face gradually turned pale.Like a reckless little beast, she panted heavily a few times,
I was stunned as I looked at the face in front of me—it was almost identical to Helen's.If I resembled Helen by 70%, then the woman before me looked as if Helen had been reborn.What was even more remarkable was that not only her face, but her figure, aura, and even expressions were all exactly the same.She stood beside Jane, calm and elegant.Before I could gather my thoughts, a heavy slap landed on my face.Jane pulled Alana into her arms and frowned as she looked at me."I gave you so much money, and this is how you take care of my granddaughter? If not for your resemblance to Helen back then, do you really think a beggar like you could have set foot in the Greenwood family?"A fiery pain spread across my cheek, and the metallic taste of blood filled my mouth.I touched my swollen cheek, suppressed the anger in my chest, and kept my expression composed."Mrs. Greenwood, I have fulfilled my promise and accompanied Alana through her childhood. I have no desire to stay in th
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