Emily was furious.What was Nathan trying to do?Had he bought a lot of phone cards?She refused to answer the calls, but the phone kept ringing with new numbers.Unable to bear it any longer, Emily answered the phone, shouting angrily, "Will you ever stop? I told you, unless it's about the divorce, don't call me again!!!"There was no response for several seconds."Nathan called you again?"That voice…Emily was startled. "Mr. Satan?""Hmm, did you think I was Nathan?"Emily closed her eyes briefly. "Sorry, Nathan called me from an unknown number, and I thought it was him again... Why are you using a new number? Did you change your number?""No, this is my other number," Mr. Satan said. "Only my parents, brother, sister, and grandmother know this number."Emily understood, but she still felt a bit uneasy. "So the number you've been using to contact me... was it specifically for me?""Yes." Mr. Satan didn't deny it. "The situation was complicated back then. I couldn't tell you my iden
After talking with Mr. Satan for a while, Emily felt much calmer.Because of her pregnancy, her emotions had become a bit fragile. Luckily, whenever she felt vulnerable, Mr. Satan was always there for her.Additionally, Mr. Satan brought news about Emma: "Her bribery at the hospital has been exposed. She's been fired, and she's also facing several medical malpractice cases. The hospital is preparing to sue her. If convicted, she will face hefty fines."Emily hesitated slightly and asked, "No criminal charges?""The medical incidents were minor. If she compensates, the cases will be closed. If we want her to go to jail, that would be difficult," Mr. Satan explained. "Emily, what happened to your mother's body?"Emily replied, "She was cremated. We couldn't afford a burial plot. Her ashes are stored at the funeral home.""Did your adoptive father and uncle personally take her for cremation?"Emily wasn't sure. She bit her lip, "I was too young to remember. I heard my uncle mention it on
Emily was momentarily dazed. Her conversation with Herry just now reminded her of a conversation she had with Sophia ten years ago. Back then, she had advised Sophia to focus on her studies and not get involved in relationships, but Sophia didn't listen. She dated many men and even spent nights out with them.Sophia was only fourteen then, just four years older than Herry is now.That was ten years ago. Sophia was no longer the same, and neither was she."Hey, Emily, why aren't you talking?"Emily stood up. "I'm going downstairs to make you some food to shut your mouth."There were plenty of ingredients in the fridge. Emily made spaghetti. She intended to call Herry to the dining room to eat but worried that his low blood sugar might not have fully recovered. If he fell down the stairs, it would cause many problems, so Emily brought the food to his bedroom.Herry smelled the aroma of spaghetti and meat sauce and sat at the table waiting.Emily placed the plate in front of him. "Eat up
The confrontation between Sophia and Emily, which started when Sophia had a miscarriage, shifted from being overt to covert.Though everything seemed calm on the surface, everyone knew that the undercurrents beneath the calm sea were more dangerous.Emily looked at Sophia, who was smiling, and reminded herself to be more cautious in the coming days.Sophia and her mother Grace now had no more scruples. Even though she knew the man Sophia wanted to marry was Mr. Satan, nothing could stop them from planning to marry into the Norman family.At noon, Grace received a call from Mandy.She had been getting along well with Mandy lately. Mandy, who had no one to chat with at home, quickly took a liking to Grace, who was good at reading people and socializing. They often talked on the phone.Grace was happy, and Logan was even happier. He believed his wife was capable. If Grace could help him establish a relationship with the Norman family, he would be closer to success.But today, Grace was e
Meggie's driver arrived quickly.Logan was not invited. This gathering was for the women, so he had to go back to work.Grace took Sophia and Emily into the car.Emily walked in front. As she reached for the car door handle, Sophia quickly interjected, "Sorry, I get car sick in the front seat. I'll sit in the back."Emily looked at Sophia, who had already taken a seat in the back, and nodded, "Okay."Meggie's driver observed them, his eyes moving thoughtfully between them.Emily sat in the front passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt.The seatbelt left a long mark on her skirt. Looking in the rearview mirror, Emily saw Sophia wearing the white dress Mr. Satan had given her. She carefully smoothed the hem of her dress, not allowing even a single wrinkle.Emily glanced at her own skirt…Emily chuckled softly, realizing Sophia's intention.The car soon arrived at the Norman family's gate. Meggie's maid Bella was already waiting at the door, her face full of a loving smile, "Hello, Megg
Meggie's tone was a bit harsh, and everyone was startled.Sophia had already stepped into Meggie's room but retreated a step in fright.Emily was walking at the back. Seeing Sophia step back, she also stopped.Bella smiled to ease the awkwardness: "Meggie usually uses sandalwood incense. She doesn't like other scents, fearing they would pollute her devotion to Jesus. She doesn't allow flowers in her yard, only bamboo, to prevent other fragrances from mixing in."Sophia hurriedly apologized, "I'm sorry. I thought I was meeting someone important today, so I wore perfume. It was out of respect for Meggie."Bella smiled, "You are a cultured person, so you consider many things.""Yes," Sophia said proudly, "I have a master's degree." She glanced at Emily, who hadn't attended college.Bella nodded, "You are very impressive."Sophia's words were intended to boast, especially since Emily hadn't gone to college. She thought it was her pride.The Norman family would never accept a woman without
"Madam, please don't be too discouraged. Your situation is not too serious. The ability to conceive is closely related to one's emotional state. Please keep a positive attitude and cooperate with the treatment. I believe you will have a healthy baby."It was the hottest season in LA, but Emily Carter, just out of the hospital, felt like she was enveloped in a chill as if a cold breeze had swept over her, causing her body to uncontrollably shiver.Her Mother-in-law, Carol, stood at the hospital entrance, grabbed Emily's hand as soon as she saw her, and snatched the health report from her, murmuring incessantly, "Let me see. How can someone be married for so many years without having a child?"Emily instinctively tried to snatch the report back.But Carol pushed her away, disregarding Emily's pale face, and opened the report right there on the street.Emily staggered back, almost falling. The recent stress had taken a toll on her, and she realized that she hadn't drunk water for a long
An hour later, Emily returned to the Reed family's villa.As soon as she entered, Emily saw Carol peeling an apple for Sophia.Nathan, on the other hand, sat by, his gaze fixed on Sophia's slightly swollen belly. His face bore a tenderness she had never seen before.They appeared to be a harmonious family.Emily pushed the door open and Carol's smile faded. "I thought you had left... Sophia, don't mind her, have an apple."Sophia looked uneasy as she tried to stand, clutching her waist.Nathan squeezed her hand. "Sit down, don't worry about anything else."Nathan stood up, his imposing figure dominating the room. "Emily, let's talk."Upstairs was her and Nathan's bedroom.Unfortunately, in the four years since, Nathan's visits home could be counted on one hand, mostly confined to the study.Entering the room, he approached the bed, lit a cigar, his voice icy. "Speak, what are your conditions?"Emily was puzzled. "What?""How much money will it take for you to agree to a divorce?" Nath