Chapter 47 A Mother's GuiltClifton was taken aback by the fury in Bessie's eyes.He couldn't understand why Bessie suddenly turned so volatile.Regaining his senses, he pushed her away and lashed out at her."You must be going through menopause. Your mind is all twisted. Didn't Nora reject Mr. Delbert's proposal and let Harriet marry him instead? The person on the island is naturally Harriet."Bessie was aware of these facts, but she had sold Harriet to the human traffickers. Harriet should be on the ship bound for Happy Harpers.A sense of foreboding gripped her, intensifying her headache.Unable to bear it any longer, Bessie grabbed her phone and dialed the number of the traffickers.But no matter how many times she tried, the line remained dead.Her face grew paler, and her mind went into turmoil.Suddenly, she remembered the peculiarities of the sack and the agonized struggles of the person inside when she pricked it with needles.She then recalled Nora's odd behavior,
Chapter 48 A Mother's Desperation"Look how she angered Milton that day! Her actions nearly destroyed our family!"Clifton's anger flared as he recalled the incident at the banquet."No, Nora... She's suffering at the Happy Harpers in Keford!" Bessie cried out, her voice hoarse and desperate.Only Clifton could save their daughter now."What are you talking about? Why is that wretched girl at Happy Harpers?"Clifton stopped in his tracks and turned back to question Bessie.Bessie mustered the courage to explain the whole story.Anger surged within Clifton, and he slapped Bessie across the face."Have you lost your mind? How dare you plot behind my back?"Tears streamed down Bessie's face as she clung tightly to Clifton's clothes, begging for forgiveness."Clifton, it's all my fault. None of this is Nora's doing. Go and save her, please!"Nora is still so young. How can she endure such suffering?""Then let her rot there!" Clifton, consumed by his self-interest, didn't even
Chapter 49 Unexpected Return"Sir, Kenny has returned from Keford!" Cory announced respectfully.Delbert stood before the expansive floor-to-ceiling window, gazing outside.Down in the back garden, Harriet was helping Tucker bathe.Tucker had been in the mountains for far too long, neglecting its appearance to the point that its white fur had turned gray.Unable to tolerate it, Harriet took Tucker to the garden after lunch, intent on giving it an open-air bath.The fierce-looking mastiff appeared like a gentle giant before Harriet, obedient to her every command.As she bathed Tucker, they both frolicked in the water, thoroughly enjoying themselves.Witnessing this heartwarming sight filled Delbert with a sense of completeness deep within his heart.Finally, he had his beloved girl.From now on, he vowed never to let her suffer, even if it meant facing insurmountable challenges."It's best to let him walk right into the trap," Delbert remarked, turning away from the scene and
Chapter 50 Unsettling DiscoveriesHolding Harriet in his arms, Delbert felt a wave of calm wash over him.Her sweet voice brought comfort to every inch of his being, causing a slight curl of his lips."How is it going with Tucker?"Delbert couldn't resist running his fingers through Harriet's hair, his eyes shining with delight."I love Tucker, and Tucker loves me!"Harriet raised her head, fixing her eyes on Delbert with a broad smile.As if aware of Harriet's gaze, Tucker shook off the water from its body and happily dashed toward her, splashing water droplets onto her face."Ah! Tucker, you've stained my skirt. Hmph, I'm angry now, and I'm going to teach you a lesson!"Harriet widened her eyes and puffed up her cheeks.She pretended to be fierce, clenching her fists as she chased after Tucker.Thinking its master was playing with him, Tucker darted away.They ran around Delbert in joyful chaos.After a while, when Harriet had enough fun, Delbert called her over and wipe
Chapter 51 The Intriguing CallThe ringtone echoed through the air.Harriet had no idea who could be calling at this hour.'Could it be Molly?' She wondered.She noticed Delbert's frown and the subtle displeasure that flashed across his face.Unable to snatch the phone from him, she cautiously spoke up."Delbert, my phone is ringing."Delbert stared intently at the caller ID, the name "Vernon" shining brightly.After a moment of silence, a dark smile curled on his lips."It's Vernon calling. Would you like to answer?"His eyes held a mysterious glint, leaving her unsure of his true intentions.He seemed to be hinting that if she dared to answer the call, he would smash the phone.'Is he jealous?' Harriet wondered but soon dismissed the ridiculous thought.She suppressed her complicated emotions and pouted at him, throwing the question back."What do you say?"Harriet, with her cute round face and fair complexion, looked at Delbert expectantly."Answer it as you like."
Chapter 52 Back for Her RevengeThe man in black saved Nora and made a deal with her. She was required to eliminate Harriet when it was inconvenient for his boss to take action. She would be provided with everything, including money and connections.Nora was desperate to get rid of Harriet, to begin with, and with the threat of the video on the ship and Happy Harpers looming over her, she had to agree.But as soon as she returned home, a horde of reporters surrounded her.Her face and body bore injuries inflicted by those traffickers. She didn't want the reporters to see, and she dressed up to find Vernon.That wretched Harriet had caused her immense pain. She wasn't going to obey the man in black's orders and dispose of Harriet so quickly.Instead, she wanted to use Vernon's hand to make Harriet suffer a thousand times more than she had suffered."What? Harriet refuses to answer your call?" Nora asked causally, sipping her wine.She sneered upon noticing the unpleasant express
Chapter 53 Repeated CallsAt Delbert's villa, they had dinner together.Then Delbert headed to his study to handle some work, while Harriet skipped upstairs to rest. Lounging on the bed, she picked up her phone and was greeted with a flood of missed calls, all from Vernon.Vernon, who had once captivated her with his charming smile, was nothing but a despicable scumbag.She had been foolishly infatuated with him, believing he was the best person in the world and eagerly following his every whim.Even a fleeting smile from him would bring her immense joy.Little did she know, he had been using her all along, and his heart belonged to Nora.He merely enjoyed the feeling of being admired by Harriet.Now Harriet was no longer that fool who blindly followed him.Vernon must be driven mad by her repeated rejection of his calls.Harriet checked the text messages and read Vernon's words of concern.[Harriet, why didn't you answer my calls? Did something happen on the island?][If
Chapter 54 The Mysterious ScarHarriet stood before the mirror, struggling to slip her frame into the beautiful dress.As she gazed at her reflection, her eyes suddenly fixated on a certain spot.There, just three inches below her shoulder, an inexplicable crescent-shaped scar caught her attention. It emitted a faint white glow under the light.It didn't appear to be a recent injury, nor did it seem accidental.She was certain she had never had a scar there before.Puzzled, Harriet furrowed her brow. Unable to comprehend it, she decided to revisit the matter after attending the banquet.After managing to finally squeeze herself into the dress, she discovered with dismay that the zipper at the back refused to budge.Delbert approached the cloakroom and peeked inside, finding Harriet puffing out her cheeks.She strained to reach the zipper on her back, only to find it beyond her grasp.Amused by her frustrated look, Delbert smiled and pushed the door open.Harriet heard the so