Four years later
A well-dressed man pounced on her and forcefully pressed her beneath him.Haley’s clothes were torn apart, and every inch of her skin was ravaged without mercy, and she couldn't resist at all...She desperately wanted to see the man's face, but it was obscured by a mist, and his face was indistinct, only his eyes could be seen.Those were a pair of hawk-like sharp eyes, not a ripple could be seen even in the midst of the most intimate activity...The gaze made Haley feel terrified.Her heart skipped a beat suddenly, and then she opened her eyes with a gasp."Mummy, did you have a nightmare?" A soft voice sounded in her ear.Haley suddenly realized that she had just had such a dream on the plane.In the dream, it was the night of her 18th birthday, five years ago, when she was framed by her sister, Emily...After so many years, she had long let go of that incident. She couldn't understand why she still dreamt of that man...Looking into her son's clear eyes, she felt a sense of embarrassment: "Mommy is fine, just a little tired from the long flight."Todd DeRoss poured a glass of warm water and handed it to her: "Mommy, drinking some water will make you feel better."Immediately after, he brought out a soft pillow and placed it behind Haley's back: "This will be more comfortable."Haley's heart melted, and she kissed Todd on the face: "Todd, Mommy's biggest blessing is having you two precious ones."She looked at the peaceful and sleeping little girl sitting on the other side, with a satisfied smile on her face.Four years ago, she had desperately escaped the fire and finally found a glimmer of hope.At that time, both children were born prematurely and their lives were in danger. The hospital had issued several death notices.Todd's health improved a bit, but Angela DeRoss was given up on by the doctors.She had no choice but to take her children abroad for medical treatment.Later on, Angela's life was saved, however...Just as she was thinking, the little girl opened her eyes.Her eyes were beautiful, shiny black, like sparkling grapes, and like stars in the night sky.But upon closer inspection, one would notice that these beautiful eyes lacked any luster.Haley suppressed her sadness and disappointment, and gently smiled: "Angela, wake up. Do you want milk or plain water?"However, there was no response at all.The little girl stared blankly at the white clouds outside the plane window, with her usual indifference and detachment on her face.Haley bit her lip.Angela's autism was getting worse.This was also one of the reasons why she suddenly chose to return to her home country."Angela, I've made milk for you. Here, hold the cup like this and drink. Yes, be careful not to dirty your clothes."Todd handed the milk to Angela, patiently teaching her how to drink it. Even if there was no response, he kept on talking.Haley touched her son's head.The biggest fortune in life is having a son like Todd.If it weren't for Todd, she really didn't know if she could have persevered these four years..."Mommy, if you keep messing up my hair, my hairstyle will be ruined." Todd complained discontentedly.Haley burst into laughter, "You little brat, you're already caring about your appearance at such a young age."The mother and son laughed and chatted, time passed quickly, and the plane soon arrived at Cuenca.Haley held the children's hands and went to pick up their luggage.Suddenly, there was a commotion ahead.A four or five-year-old boy rushed towards her in a panic, and then dove into her arms.This was a cool-looking boy, wearing a duckbill cap, a jacket, and small leather shoes. He looked like a young master from a wealthy family.Haley didn't want to cause trouble, so after stabilizing the child, she took a step back.However, the child held onto her hand."Someone is chasing me. If you help me, I can promise you one condition," Owen looked at the woman in front of him and lifted his delicate chin, exuding a commanding presence."Who is chasing you?" Haley asked slowly, looking into the child's eyes. For some reason, her heart suddenly felt a pang, as if something had stung it, causing a sour ache.Owen was about to answer when a group of people behind him surrounded them."Master Owen, you can't run anymore, sir is very angry!""Master Owen, come back with us quickly!"Several bodyguards pleaded bitterly.Owen turned around and hid behind Haley, clutching the back of her clothes tightly."Don't pull my mommy's clothes!" Todd walked over and pushed Owen aside.As soon as Owen was pushed out, he was caught by the bodyguards. "Master Owen, stop causing trouble. Sir will be here soon, and if you run away again, the consequences will be severe..."Owen was held by the bodyguards and couldn't move.He looked at Haley, not knowing why, but he wanted to see this woman again in the future.He pursed his thin pink lips and asked, "Woman, what is your name?""What does it have to do with you?" Todd coldly replied, holding Haley's hand. "Mommy, our luggage is out."Haley glanced at the unfamiliar child and then held the hands of both children, going to fetch the luggage. Soon, their figures disappeared into the crowd.The usually mischievous Owen's eyes turned red.He pursed his lips and said, "I can go back with you, but you must find out everything about that woman within three days."Owen was taken to the VIP lounge by the bodyguards.Sitting on the genuine leather sofa was a man with a powerful aura.He wore a black suit, his brows and eyes cold and imposing. Even without speaking, the king-like aura on him could overwhelm everything.His eagle-like gaze swept over and landed on four-year-old Owen."Didn't I tell you that you must not go out without permission in the future?"Owen stubbornly straightened his back. "I was just going out for a walk. Can't I do that?""No, you can't," Ivan's voice was cold and severe, and his gaze was icy wherever it landed.He stood up and walked step by step towards Owen. "Do you know how many people are watching you outside? By running out so recklessly, do you know what awaits you?""I don't know!" Owen turned his little head away.He thought of the woman he had just encountered again. Once he found out information about her, he would secretly sneak out again..."Ivan, don't be angry," at this moment, the woman sitting on the sofa stood up and walked over softly.She was dressed in a fitted red dress, her figure wrapped in grace. She had put on delicate makeup.The woman squatted in front of Owen and said, "Owen, your father is also worried about you getting into trouble, that's why he's so angry. Just listen to your father and don't go out to play anymore, okay?""No! Why should I listen to you?"Owen pushed the woman's hand away rudely.The woman was none other than Emily.Her hand stiffened in mid-air, and tears suddenly welled up on her face. "Owen, I am your mommy, how can you treat me like this... I carried you for nine months, went through a lot of hardships. Can't you speak to me more kindly...?”"Hmph!"Owen's face was full of disdain.He was still young and didn't understand what it meant to carry a child for nine months.But he was very clear that he didn't like Emily, he hated this woman who claimed to be his mommy."Owen, apologize to your mother!"Ivan's eyes filled with coldness, ready to explode.The children of the Winston family could be cold and heartless, but they must respect their elders.Someone who didn't value their own mother would be expelled from the Winston family."Forget it, Ivan..." Emily choked, "Although I am the children's mother, I haven't fulfilled my responsibility of raising them for a single day. It's normal for Owen not to recognize me. Don't scare the child."She paused and con
"The will?"Barbara's eyes gleamed.May, the eldest Martínez daughter, thought to herself, her married daughter had also been called back home, did that mean she also had a share of the Martínez family's will?Not only her, but the others in the living room also began to have their own thoughts.No one was uninterested in the matter of the will.However, when each of them was considering how much money they could get, several figures walked in from the entrance.Walking beside Madam Martínez was a young and beautiful woman.The woman was wearing jeans and a shirt, with her hair casually tied up, but even with such a simple outfit, it was still stunning.Especially with her extraordinary and elegant temperament, it was hard to find another person like her in Cuenca.Barbara suddenly felt intrigued by this woman. She looked somewhat familiar, but Barbara couldn’t quite place her."Haley, your aunt and uncle are here, go and say hello to them," Madam Martínez pushed Haley.Haley's face h
As Barbara's words fell, countless gazes shot towards her. The most icy and severe one came from Madam Martínez.Barbara looked at her grandmother with a strong warning and displeasure in her eyes.If there weren't so many people present, Barbara suspected that her grandmother would have struck her with her cane.She swallowed her saliva and unwillingly took a step back. However, she accidentally stepped on her son, causing him to cry out in pain.Irritated, Barbara slapped him and said, "Why are you crying? No one died in this house."The five or six-year-old Jerry Miller cried and said sadly, "Mom is mean, Mom is a witch. I don't like Mom anymore!"Barbara, already in a bad mood, was even more angered by her son's public mockery, making her want to slap him again. The mother and son created a chaotic scene in the living room.Madam Martínez had a displeased expression and said calmly, "Haley, after signing the contract, come to my study with me."Haley nodded and, after signing her
"Are you planning to kick this old woman out as well while you're at it?" Madam Martínez said, walking out with a cane, taking a protective stance.Then, Haley stood in front of Barbara with an attitude.Barbara's mother, suppressing her anger, said tremblingly, "Mom, that's not what I meant. You just saw it. Haley showed no respect and even laid hands on her cousin. With her arrogant personality, she will disrupt the peace of the Martínez family. I am also considering the well-being of the Martínez family...""I think it is you who disrupts the peace of the Martínez family!" Steven angrily interrupted, "If you don't welcome Haley, then go back to your mother's house!"Barbara's aunt, a member of the Martínez family, felt humiliated by her own mother-in-law and husband's public scolding, losing all her dignity.But she didn't dare to say anything more.She reluctantly helped Barbara to her feet and grabbed the still crying Jerry, leading them both straight upstairs.Even though this i
Haley was one hundred percent sure that the man was Ivan.But why did he deny it?She replayed the scene in her mind and then her face turned dark.Did Mr. Winston think she was using Angela to intentionally get close to him?Could people not be so self-centered?Haley rolled her eyes very ungracefully.She looked down at her daughter in her arms, only to find that Angela's eyes were still staring straight at Ivan's car.She was slightly surprised and said, "Angela, do you recognize that man? Who was that the person just now?"However, the little girl did not react to her question at all.It wasn't until the car disappeared on the road that Angela turned her gaze back and obediently hugged Haley's neck.Haley looked at the driver's hand back and felt guilty: "I'm sorry, Angela sometimes bites people when she gets impatient. Let me take you to the hospital to put some medicine on it..."The driver waved his hand and said, "It's normal for children to bite people. My son also bites me o
The door to the reception room is pushed open.A woman wearing a pink and white suit walks in slowly.She has long, jet black hair tied up behind her head, light makeup on her face, and elegant features with crimson lips."The Martínez Group is really becoming more and more extravagant, leaving the partners waiting for almost half an hour..."Emily turns her head and sarcastically says, her voice suddenly stopping.She looks at the woman who entered, her gaze firmly fixed on that face.The woman's eyebrows, eyes, and facial contours are exactly the same as Haley's.But!Didn't Haley die four years ago?Didn't she die in the fire, or commit suicide by jumping into the river?Why... why would she suddenly appear before her eyes?"Are you, are you a human or a ghost?"Emily's voice trembles, her face turning pale.Although she didn't kill Haley with her own hands, Haley died because of her, and four years ago she often had nightmares.She always dreamed that Haley turned into a vengeful
"Angela, do you know him?" Todd asked slowly. But there was no response. The little girl's hand was scraping against the computer screen, as if she wanted to scratch this man out. Todd's cold eyes narrowed. He quickly captured the man's photo, entered it into the search bar, and soon all the information about the man came up. Ivan, twenty-eight years old, the president of the Winston Group. He was certain that Angela could not possibly know someone like him. So why would Angela involuntarily approach a stranger? Wait a minute! In a flash, the doctor's words appeared in Todd's mind. "Children with autism will reject all strangers except their own close family members..." Could this man be-- It's too incredible! Todd had asked about his father before, but Mom always diverted the topic, and he hadn't asked again. He had always assumed that his father was dead. But now... Todd carefully observed the man's face and noticed the resemblance between his sister's eyes and mouth and this
She coldly said, "I've just returned and you're so eager to take my life. Are you afraid that I'll snatch away your position as the heiress?"With her neck being squeezed, Emily was in pain and almost passed out.Through gritted teeth, she said, "Haley, you're insane! How dare you choke me! Are you suicidal?""I died in your hands four years ago once. Do you think I'll just give up this time?" Haley's voice carried a strong chill, "Since you care so much about the position of the DeRoss family heir, then I will make you taste the bitterness of losing the thing you care about the most!"Emily's heart trembled.She suddenly felt that Haley was completely different from the DeRoss family's young miss four years ago.She also sensed that Haley really could snatch away the position of the DeRoss family heir.If this little bitch knows that the two children are still alive, then...Emily was engulfed by boundless fear.She didn't even have time to think much before Haley dragged her, grippi