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"Jacklyn, this is the first time I've met someone as hypocritical as you. You keep saying you don't want to go back to Lloyd Manor and you can't stand Gene, and yet you turn around and accept his proposal right away?" Penelope snapped.Jacklyn stepped closer, closing the distance between them. Her sharp gaze locked tightly onto Penelope as she asked, "You know Theo is at Lloyd Manor, don't you?"There was a hint of probing in her voice, and sure enough, the moment her words landed, Jacklyn clearly saw a flicker of panic cross Penelope's eyes."Penelope, as long as you bring Theo out and return him to me, I'll call a press conference tomorrow and clear everything up. How does that sound?"Penelope hesitated under Jacklyn's steady, determined gaze.She knew full well that doing so would infuriate Eugene. And she was afraid that Eugene—in a fit of rage—might actually kill her.Jacklyn noticed the tiny step backward Penelope took. Her eyes dimmed at this, and she backed down a little

"Remarried?" Romy gasped, surprised.Even though she hadn't known Jacklyn for long, it didn't take a genius to figure out that after meeting someone as extraordinary as Liam, there was no way she would ever go back to Eugene.Especially not when Eugene was someone so embroiled in scandal that just the sight of him was enough to make one's stomach turn."How's that possible? How could Jacklyn ever possibly want someone like you again? Don't tell me you're using her child to force her into marrying you," Romy asked, her suspicious gaze flickering between Theodore and Eugene.Realizing that she had seen right through him, Eugene threatened, "Don't spout nonsense when you don't have the evidence to back it up! That mouth of yours is going to get you in trouble."With that, Eugene took the two kids and left.They had just walked off when Romy called Jacklyn immediately and told her how she had seen Theodore at the beach. Then, she ran to her car and sped after Eugene.After an hour a

Eugene snapped impatiently, "I'm at the office! Noah is at home. Why would he be looking for me? Stop bothering me, Penelope!"The moment the call ended, Penelope saw a location pin pop up on her phone. She knew right away that it had to be from Jacklyn.Without a second thought, she rushed to the bridal boutique. But as soon as she stepped through the door, she was greeted by a deeply infatuated look on Eugene's face. It was a look she had never seen before in the past five years.The white wedding dress that Jacklyn wore—that was something Penelope couldn't ever achieve, not even after five years of hard work or even after giving him a child.Why? Why was it that the things she longed for and fought so hard for never came to her? And yet Jacklyn only had to come back, and everything was delivered to her on a silver platter?Anger and resentment surged through her as her eyes turned bloodshot. Unable to control her fury anymore, she ran up to Jacklyn and violently tore at the r

Jacklyn stood up without offering much of an explanation. "Don't worry. Everything will be fine.""But that's Rebecca. She even had her own daughter kidnapped, so who knows what she could possibly do to Theo? Are you sure you're okay handing him over to her?"Irene had hit the nail on the head. Jacklyn blinked calmly and said, "Of course not. That's why… Liam, do you have time to go with me to the domestic services agency?"Liam looked up at the mention of his name. "I do."Irene, seeing that she couldn't change Jacklyn's mind, turned to Theo and started rattling off everything he needed to be aware of.Jacklyn and Liam headed to the domestic services agency. When they arrived, Liam asked, "Jackie, why?""Are you asking about hiring a nanny or about Rebecca looking after Theo?""Both," Liam answered.Jacklyn smiled, and her eyes flicked to the company profile displayed on the second floor. "You'll see soon. Just sit back and enjoy the show."After browsing through for a bit, J

Meanwhile, Irene had gotten off work early. She glanced at Theodore's room before asking, "Jackie, I still don't understand why you'd let Rebecca look after Theo. Her sudden interest in getting close to you can't be innocent."Jacklyn nodded. "I know, and that's why I want to keep her close. That way, I can get proof when she tries something, and I can take care of her for good."Everything suddenly clicked for Irene, and her eyes filled with admiration for Jacklyn. "So, you knew all along?""From the very first time I saw her, she's been claiming that she's cut ties with Penelope. But are two people who are fresh out of prison able to gain at least around five pounds if they don't have help?" Jacklyn pointed out casually.At first, she had only guessed that Penelope and Rebecca were still in contact, but now, she was almost certain.Irene shook her head, her expression growing solemn.Jacklyn turned to see the front door handle turning, and her gaze hardened. "If I find out that