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“Haley, why don’t we eat out tonight?” Richard suggested, noticing the unusually quiet house. With Wilfred working late and Helen out, it was just the four of them left. Alex immediately agreed, and even Chase nodded enthusiastically. Haley decided to go along with the idea.The four of them set out together. Just as they stepped through the restaurant’s entrance, they unexpectedly ran into one of Haley’s colleagues from the art world.“Haley! What a coincidence! You’re eating here too?” The artist greeted warmly before glancing at Richard, who was standing beside her with the kids. “And who’s this?” His curious eyes lingered on the group.Not wanting any misunderstandings, Haley quickly explained, “This is my brother, the boys’ uncle.”“Oh, I see.” The man smiled and turned his attention to the twins. “Twins, huh? Haley, you’re really blessed.”For a moment, he stared at the children, feeling they looked oddly familiar, though he couldn’t quite place why. Haley forced a pol

The executives aligned with Justin and the neutral shareholders initially celebrated Justin’s victory, but soon their joy turned to shock.Great-grandsons? Since when were there two great-grandsons?Everyone exchanged confused glances.Attorney Lewis continued, “Liquid assets and real estate will be divided equally between Mr. Yates Sr.’s two sons. Since the elder son, Henry Yates, has passed away, his portion will be inherited by his grandson, Justin Yates. Jewelry and other personal effects belonging to his wife, Mrs. Sophia Yates, will be divided equally between their two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Heidi Yates and Mrs. Stella Yates.“The will has now been fully read,” Attorney Lewis said, closing the file and stepping aside.What?Everyone received a share of the inheritance, but Harry’s branch of the family got the least. Even the so-called great-grandsons, who had never been heard of or seen before, received shares. Yet Harry’s son, Jacob, received nothing.The members of Har

The phone in Haley’s apron pocket buzzed, displaying Justin’s name. She immediately rejected the call. But the phone kept vibrating, and her annoyance grew with each repeated rejection. Finally, she long-pressed the power button, ready to shut it off completely. Before she could, a text popped up: “If you don’t answer, I’ll come find you right now.”Was he threatening her?Her thumb hovered over the shutdown option, torn. Turning off the phone would stop the incessant interruptions, but knowing his recent erratic behavior, there was a chance he would actually show up. Reluctantly, she stepped into the stairwell for privacy and called him back. “Haley, I…” Justin’s voice sounded almost breathless with excitement, as if he hadn’t expected her to call. But the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something so important shouldn’t be discussed over the phone. “Can you pick me up after work today?” “Justin, don’t push your luck!” she snapped. Realizing her voice had

Justin didn’t dare provoke Haley further, nor did he mention the inheritance left by Mr. Yates Sr. for the great-grandchildren. Once he avoided sensitive topics, their conversation settled into a surprisingly civil exchange. Justin took every opportunity to steer the dialogue, tossing out casual questions, though only a few earned responses. Still, those sparse moments were enough to make him inwardly delighted.“How’s the art exhibition coming along? I heard it opens tomorrow,” he asked, trying to sound genuinely interested.When Justin discovered that she was the renowned artist “Haley,” he was both astonished and thrilled. He marveled at her talent and accomplishments but was equally surprised by her hidden identity. No wonder she had been inexplicably drawn to the artist “Haley” when she lost his memory. Somehow, everything seemed to connect as if guided by fate.“I’ll be attending tomorrow,” he added, watching her reaction.“You don’t even like art. There’s no reason for y

“Haley, don’t be too upset. Wilfred hurt you, but you still have me. Don’t worry about him trying to trap you. You can count on me to protect you and help you leave him,” Justin declared with unwavering confidence. He knew Haley well. She wasn’t the type to tolerate betrayal or injustice, and being as vulnerable as she was, leaving Wilfred on her own would be nearly impossible. But he was determined to be the one to help her.“And your daughter? I’ll treat her as my own. I won’t let either of you suffer,” he vowed, his voice full of sincerity, hoping to show her he was someone she could rely on forever.“Get out of the car right now!” Haley snapped, her anger boiling over as she unlocked the car door.Justin, still rambling from the passenger seat, made no move to leave. Haley, furious, unbuckled her seatbelt, stormed out of the car, and yanked open the passenger door. She forcefully pulled Justin out of the seat, practically dragging him onto the street.“If you’re upset, you