Neil looked at Joshua seriously. “I hope you won’t disappoint me then, Mr. Lynch.”Neil took out his phone determinedly and deleted the evidence saved on the cloud storage.He was taking a bet. He was gambling that Joshua would get rid of Aura for Nellie and for his Mommy.The things he saw on Joshua’s computer the last time had troubled him, too.Perhaps, this time, he could see for himself whether Joshua truly loved Luna or was just lying to himself.Seeing Neil deleting the evidence, Joshua smiled faintly. “You truly trust me, huh?”Neil looked at Joshua craftily. “Are you saying that you’re not a person worthy of trust, Mr. Lynch?”“I’m just curious. If I was lying to you just now and I’m not going to do anything against Aura, what would you do?”Neil picked up his fruit juice and took a sip. “If that’s the case, I believe that you’ll lose a lot of things, Mr. Lynch.”Neil put the empty cup down and jumped down from the chair. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave now.”Th
The confusing thing was that Aura vanished into thin air for the past few days. There was no information about her.The news said that Aura was sick, so she had to put off a few work engagements to rest at home.She did not even attend awards ceremonies, which were her utmost priorities.The news that Malcolm’s men gave was that Aura was cooped up at home, and Joshua’s men were protecting her.Luna was a little lost the moment she heard the news.Joshua’s men, protecting Aura? Why? Were they afraid that someone would do something to them?Please—as if it was not only Aura’s doing all along.At that thought, Luna smiled bitterly. Her bitterness turned into mockery.It seemed like Joshua would care for the people he liked so cautiously.Even if Aura tried to kill his daughter a few times, he was still worried about Aura. Moreover, he canceled her work engagements and sent men over to protect her.His behavior matched the man that once killed her to protect Aura.Yes, were they
Natasha immediately replied loudly, “I’m here.”Luna knew she should take Nellie and leave. She should not quibble with Aura in front of Natasha, but her legs were as heavy as lead. She could not move.She had not seen her for six years. The middle-aged woman in front of her was her mother she had not seen for six years.Luna felt her throat tightened and went dry. She wanted to say something but could not form her words.“What’s happening?” At that moment, Aura came to them. She immediately noticed Nellie and Luna standing in front of Natasha.Aura smiled mockingly. “What a coincidence.”Joshua placed her under house arrest for the past few days. In the end, she used Natasha as an excuse to get a chance to go shopping.The last thing she expected was to meet Luna and Nellie just as they started shopping. Natasha was surprised. “Aura, you two know each other?”“More than that,” Aura harrumphed. “Mom, this is the kid I was telling you about. Nellie.”Natasha’s eyes immediatel
Natasha lowered her gaze. “Nellie is my eldest daughter’s child. I don’t know whether my eldest daughter is dead or alive. I want to get to know my granddaughter. Please?”Luna pursed her lips. “Sure.” She should have refused, but she could not find the courage to do so to her mother.“Why bother discussing it with her?” Aura rolled her eyes. “She’s just a maid, and you’re Nellie’s grandmother. Why do you need to ask her permission just to have a meal with your granddaughter?”Natasha turned back and glared heatedly at her. “This is her job, so it’s only right I have to ask!”She then looked at Luna rather apologetically. “I’m so sorry. We’ve spoiled this daughter of mine from a young age…”Luna looked at Natasha disconcertedly as she was rooted on the spot.Natasha had once spoiled and loved Luna once as well, but she was an outsider at this moment. After getting Luna’s permission, Natasha hugged Nellie and headed to the restaurant downstairs.Luna and Aura were following beh
Natasha’s words were filled with regret. “It’s a pity. Lulu was such a great kid…”“Mom.” Aura frowned hard next to her. “The waiter is still waiting for you to order.”Aura did not like Natasha talking about Luna. Ever since young, Luna was Natasha’s pride. Aura had always been living under Luna’s shadow, so ever since she was of age, Aura was inexplicably hostile toward Luna.“Ah, I’ll continue my order.” Aura’s words pulled Natasha back to the present.Natasha sighed. She asked Nellie’s preference while ordering. Occasionally, she would look at Luna. “Miss, do you eat spicy food?”“Yes, I do,” Luna said with her head lowered. She did not dare to look at Natasha.She was trembling violently inside, it had been six whole years of longing.She could not reconcile with her mother, who was right in front of her. She could only assume another identity. The amount of pain she was in was all thanks to Joshua and Aura! At that thought, Luna clenched her fists tightly.When Nigel
Then, Natasha turned around and continued catching up with Nellie.Sitting at the corner, Luna clenched her fists tightly under the table while listening to the two of them talking.That was not the case! It was not like that! She has never forgotten her parents. She has always missed home.When she wanted to marry Joshua, she never wanted to fight with her parents! It was Aura! At that time, she loved and trusted Aura the most.Aura told her, “Luna, don’t worry. Just go and marry Mr. Lynch. I’d still be here at home.”“Mom and dad said they wanted to cut ties with you, but they’re just trying to frighten you. They still love you a lot, don’t you remember?” “Just do what you want to do. I’ll help you out with mom and dad.”At that time, how would Luna suspect her younger sister, whom she grew up with?Thus, she happily got married to Joshua and moved to Banyan City.It was later on when her father appeared at the gates of Blue Bay Villa. Only then did Luna know that not o
Revenge.This triggered Aura violently. Luna Gibson wanted to seek revenge? For what? At who? Was she seeking revenge on her?How dare she! She should have killed Luna Gibson with her own bare hands! When the driver kicked her into the sea, it was too good a deal for her! If Aura had taken things into her own hands back then, Luna Gibson would not have been alive, let alone give birth to that bastard of a child! Hints of resentment flashed across Aura’s face. She sneered at Luna, “You’re saying as if someone offended my sister.”Aura gracefully pushed her hair back behind her ear. “She was the one that left without a word. She even said that she betrayed Joshua. No one did anything to her, who is she seeking revenge on?”Then, Aura looked at Luna coldly. Her eyes were filled with hostility and danger. “You have never even seen her before, what right do you have to talk about her? How rude.”Unable to take Luna being insulted by Aura, Nellie, who was next to Natasha, delibe
“Aura, have some.”While Natasha was feeding Nellie, she placed some prosciutto into Aura’s plate. “You’ve gotten skinny recently.”Aura was indifferent to Natasha’s concerns. She did not even thank her and picked up her utensils and ate them quickly.Luna lowered her head and forced her tears from falling. She has lost all energy to continue bickering with Aura.Turns out this was how her mother thought of her. After leaving her for six years, everything has changed.Her mother, who once used to believe her unconditionally, has been brainwashed by Aura. She no longer believes in Luna.Why? If only her mother could trust her more, she would realize Aura and Joshua’s scheme. It was flawed and filled with errors.If only her mother held on a little longer, she would have the courage to secretly reconcile with her.She has left her mother for way too long. She wanted to bury herself in her mother’s arms and cry.Distrust, misunderstood, and unfamiliarity. They were like a huge