Mom's voice on the other end of the phone was brimming with joy, her tone light and cheerful."Honey, I told you that illegitimate son can't be trusted! You're not lying to me, are you? You really agreed to the arranged marriage with Thomas?"I gave a bitter smile. "I'm not lying. I'll do what you want."When I walked out of the hospital, my fiancé, Zachary Hilton, and my younger sister, Willow Langley, were waiting for me in the lobby downstairs.They were quite far apart from each other.Willow looked like she had just had a big fight with someone. Her face was flushed, but I still caught a glimpse of the mottled red marks hidden beneath her collar.How I wished this was all just a nightmare.Panicking, I shut my eyes and pinched my arm hard. The sharp pain confirmed the truth—my fiancé had cheated on me with my sister.They had always acted like they couldn't stand each other in front of me.Willow always told me that my fiancé had no status, no inheritance rights, and that
Once we got home, Zachary barely had time to tell me to get some rest before making up an excuse about work and heading out.If this had been before, I would've been touched—thinking he was so busy yet still took the time to bring me home, so considerate and caring.But now, that kind of superficial concern felt unbearably fake.Before I could dwell too long in my sorrow, Mom called."Honey, Thomas has agreed to the marriage. I always thought he was a good match, and look—he said yes right away."He wants both families to have dinner together the day after tomorrow and make it official. I know you like Zachary, but if he doesn't treat you right, just leave him. Okay?"Tears streamed down my face in an instant. I forced myself to say "okay" through the lump in my throat.Zachary, I wouldn't marry you anymore. After such a disgusting betrayal, the sooner things ended, the better.Looking around my home, I suddenly realized—traces of Willow and him were everywhere. I just never no
I had no idea how many times I drove around the riverside highway in Santerra City. The sky had already begun to turn bright with the first light of dawn.I thought about so many things.Willow wasn't my biological sister.Her mother used to work as a housekeeper in our home. She passed away suddenly from a severe illness, and no one could reach any of Willow's other relatives.She was just a little three-year-old back then, always chasing after me and calling me "Eve".Eventually, my parents just decided to raise her. They thought she could be a companion for me.We grew up together with the children from the Hiltons, and over time, I had come to see her as my real family.So, I never imagined—not once—that the two of them would betray me. That my little sister was now pregnant with my fiancé's baby.As I drove with nowhere to go, lost in uncertainty, my phone rang.It was the hospital."Ms. Langley, your premarital medical checkup results are in. You are currently five week
My head was still foggy when I woke up at the hospital.Mom was holding my hand, her eyes red. Clearly, she had been crying. "You're allergic to peanuts, how could you not know that? Anaphylactic shock can kill you!"You were already weak from the shock, and now the baby is gone too. That damn Zachary! How could he treat you like this?"You had a miscarriage and a severe allergic reaction, and he didn't even show up! I always knew that illegitimate son had no manners. Why does my poor daughter have to suffer like this?"And that Willow—how did we never see it before? That girl's heart is as black as coal!"Her lips quivered as she spoke, and she looked like she was about to burst into tears again.My throat was hoarse, but I forced myself to comfort her. Maybe because I'd finally let go of loving him, I even managed a smile."I'm okay, Mom. I'm getting engaged to Thomas now. Whether Zachary shows up or not doesn't matter anymore."See? I'm still here, aren't I? I'm just not sur
Thomas' sudden appearance cut off Zachary's attempts to pester me.Willow hurriedly chimed in, "Mr. Hilton, I know you and Eve grew up together, and I understand you want to protect her but you can't say things like that."What if your future wife hears and misunderstands?"As she spoke, she walked up beside me and hooked her arm through mine with fake warmth, giving me a tacky smile."Eve, today is Mr. Hilton's engagement party. If you have issues, let's deal with them when you go back later. No need to make things awkward for Zachary in front of everyone."Being an illegitimate son of the Hiltons, Zachary had always been sensitive about being compared to Thomas. Now the Hiltons' relatives on the sidelines were all pointing fingers and whispering about him.Zachary quickly snapped out of it.The good-natured facade he usually wore crumbled, his face clouded with anger. He lowered his voice, trying to threaten me and get back some dignity in front of Thomas."Yvonne, do you rea
With the troublesome people finally gone, the engagement party went off without a hitch.Our families had been close for generations, and Thomas and I had grown up together as childhood friends.Who would've thought, after everything that had happened, I'd end up marrying him?Once the engagement ceremony wrapped up, I went back to my old place to gather my things—only to unexpectedly run into Zachary's mother, the woman who had been kept outside the Hiltons all these years.She stormed toward me and slapped me across the face."You little tramp! You were about to marry my son but you're still messing around with another man out there!"Now you still have the nerve to come back?"She stood at the doorway, arms akimbo and fuming, while Willow played the pitiful act behind her, eyes brimming with fake tears, softly apologizing."Eve, I never meant to get between you and Zachary."Zachary's mother was so worried and rushed to support Willow like she was made of glass."Oh, Willo
Willow's face went deathly pale in an instant, and both Zachary and his mother stood frozen on the spot.I didn't bother with them anymore—I turned and left without looking back.…The press conference for my marriage alliance with Thomas was about to begin. After that last meeting between our families, our wedding date was officially set.The event was attended by many high-profile partners and associates from both the Langleys and the Hiltons.In the midst of warm congratulations, Thomas and I walked hand in hand onto the main stage. But the joyful atmosphere was suddenly shattered by Zachary barging in."Yvonne, you can't marry Thomas! I don't agree to this marriage!"He tried to rush the stage, but the security guards at the door stopped him. He could only shout at me from behind them, desperation in his voice."Yvonne, we've been together for three years! I know you're doing this to get back at me—I was wrong, okay? Come home with me, please. The one you love the most has
Zachary was dragged out by the bodyguards.After the press conference, Willow knelt at our doorstep, begging for forgiveness from my parents, pleading not to be kicked out of the house.Mom didn't even open the door.As soon as she saw me, she lunged at me like a madwoman, but was quickly taken away by security and property management."Why are you the heiress, but not me? We grew up together—why do Mom and Dad only love you?"Since they adopted me, why treat me differently? Everything went to you, Yvonne! They gave me nothing!"The way she bared her teeth and claws was burned into my memory. What I once thought was sisterhood had long since been twisted by jealousy.…Zachary started calling me like crazy. I had dozens of missed calls from him every single day. I got so fed up I blocked him altogether.After that, his good friend called me, but it was Zachary's voice on the line."Yvonne, I know I was wrong. Please come back to me, okay?"That bitch Willow's already been th
Willow's face went deathly pale in an instant, and both Zachary and his mother stood frozen on the spot.I didn't bother with them anymore—I turned and left without looking back.…The press conference for my marriage alliance with Thomas was about to begin. After that last meeting between our families, our wedding date was officially set.The event was attended by many high-profile partners and associates from both the Langleys and the Hiltons.In the midst of warm congratulations, Thomas and I walked hand in hand onto the main stage. But the joyful atmosphere was suddenly shattered by Zachary barging in."Yvonne, you can't marry Thomas! I don't agree to this marriage!"He tried to rush the stage, but the security guards at the door stopped him. He could only shout at me from behind them, desperation in his voice."Yvonne, we've been together for three years! I know you're doing this to get back at me—I was wrong, okay? Come home with me, please. The one you love the most has
With the troublesome people finally gone, the engagement party went off without a hitch.Our families had been close for generations, and Thomas and I had grown up together as childhood friends.Who would've thought, after everything that had happened, I'd end up marrying him?Once the engagement ceremony wrapped up, I went back to my old place to gather my things—only to unexpectedly run into Zachary's mother, the woman who had been kept outside the Hiltons all these years.She stormed toward me and slapped me across the face."You little tramp! You were about to marry my son but you're still messing around with another man out there!"Now you still have the nerve to come back?"She stood at the doorway, arms akimbo and fuming, while Willow played the pitiful act behind her, eyes brimming with fake tears, softly apologizing."Eve, I never meant to get between you and Zachary."Zachary's mother was so worried and rushed to support Willow like she was made of glass."Oh, Willo
Thomas' sudden appearance cut off Zachary's attempts to pester me.Willow hurriedly chimed in, "Mr. Hilton, I know you and Eve grew up together, and I understand you want to protect her but you can't say things like that."What if your future wife hears and misunderstands?"As she spoke, she walked up beside me and hooked her arm through mine with fake warmth, giving me a tacky smile."Eve, today is Mr. Hilton's engagement party. If you have issues, let's deal with them when you go back later. No need to make things awkward for Zachary in front of everyone."Being an illegitimate son of the Hiltons, Zachary had always been sensitive about being compared to Thomas. Now the Hiltons' relatives on the sidelines were all pointing fingers and whispering about him.Zachary quickly snapped out of it.The good-natured facade he usually wore crumbled, his face clouded with anger. He lowered his voice, trying to threaten me and get back some dignity in front of Thomas."Yvonne, do you rea
My head was still foggy when I woke up at the hospital.Mom was holding my hand, her eyes red. Clearly, she had been crying. "You're allergic to peanuts, how could you not know that? Anaphylactic shock can kill you!"You were already weak from the shock, and now the baby is gone too. That damn Zachary! How could he treat you like this?"You had a miscarriage and a severe allergic reaction, and he didn't even show up! I always knew that illegitimate son had no manners. Why does my poor daughter have to suffer like this?"And that Willow—how did we never see it before? That girl's heart is as black as coal!"Her lips quivered as she spoke, and she looked like she was about to burst into tears again.My throat was hoarse, but I forced myself to comfort her. Maybe because I'd finally let go of loving him, I even managed a smile."I'm okay, Mom. I'm getting engaged to Thomas now. Whether Zachary shows up or not doesn't matter anymore."See? I'm still here, aren't I? I'm just not sur
I had no idea how many times I drove around the riverside highway in Santerra City. The sky had already begun to turn bright with the first light of dawn.I thought about so many things.Willow wasn't my biological sister.Her mother used to work as a housekeeper in our home. She passed away suddenly from a severe illness, and no one could reach any of Willow's other relatives.She was just a little three-year-old back then, always chasing after me and calling me "Eve".Eventually, my parents just decided to raise her. They thought she could be a companion for me.We grew up together with the children from the Hiltons, and over time, I had come to see her as my real family.So, I never imagined—not once—that the two of them would betray me. That my little sister was now pregnant with my fiancé's baby.As I drove with nowhere to go, lost in uncertainty, my phone rang.It was the hospital."Ms. Langley, your premarital medical checkup results are in. You are currently five week
Once we got home, Zachary barely had time to tell me to get some rest before making up an excuse about work and heading out.If this had been before, I would've been touched—thinking he was so busy yet still took the time to bring me home, so considerate and caring.But now, that kind of superficial concern felt unbearably fake.Before I could dwell too long in my sorrow, Mom called."Honey, Thomas has agreed to the marriage. I always thought he was a good match, and look—he said yes right away."He wants both families to have dinner together the day after tomorrow and make it official. I know you like Zachary, but if he doesn't treat you right, just leave him. Okay?"Tears streamed down my face in an instant. I forced myself to say "okay" through the lump in my throat.Zachary, I wouldn't marry you anymore. After such a disgusting betrayal, the sooner things ended, the better.Looking around my home, I suddenly realized—traces of Willow and him were everywhere. I just never no
Mom's voice on the other end of the phone was brimming with joy, her tone light and cheerful."Honey, I told you that illegitimate son can't be trusted! You're not lying to me, are you? You really agreed to the arranged marriage with Thomas?"I gave a bitter smile. "I'm not lying. I'll do what you want."When I walked out of the hospital, my fiancé, Zachary Hilton, and my younger sister, Willow Langley, were waiting for me in the lobby downstairs.They were quite far apart from each other.Willow looked like she had just had a big fight with someone. Her face was flushed, but I still caught a glimpse of the mottled red marks hidden beneath her collar.How I wished this was all just a nightmare.Panicking, I shut my eyes and pinched my arm hard. The sharp pain confirmed the truth—my fiancé had cheated on me with my sister.They had always acted like they couldn't stand each other in front of me.Willow always told me that my fiancé had no status, no inheritance rights, and that