Mason shook his head. "I'm fine. I'll wait here. Since we don't have anything to do, let's talk about you. "I know you didn't intentionally hide your identity to get close to me."You've been actively using this Vanessa identity for two years, after all. You couldn't possibly know what would happen two years into the future."That was why people should learn to think on their feet. A lot of trouble could be avoided with some quick thinking. Only dumb people like Krystal would be manipulated by someone else. Olivia told Mason about some of the things that happened to her. Even though she just glossed over the things that Ethan had done, Mason's gaze still grew colder as he looked at Ethan."So you hid your true identity for self-preservation?" "Yes. We haven't found the people that tried to kill me. I've been investigating in secret all these years. "But the person is a professional. There were scapegoats at every turn. I couldn't get to the mastermind."Mason patted her o

At that moment, Olivia remembered the arrogance that she had seen on Marina and Krystal's faces. They were able to be so cocky because they had the love of their families supporting them. Their family would help them no matter what they did. Things had changed for her, too. She had family. She was no longer alone. It was getting late. Linus brought her back to the guest room she used to stay in. He stood at the door hesitatingly, with snow still falling heavily outside. Olivia broke the silence. "Uncle Linus, is there anything else?""I had feelings for you before."Olivia met his gaze and smiled. "Yeah, I know."It wasn't something he could be proud of. It was going to be something embarrassing he would think back to for years to come. Olivia could imagine how awkward he was feeling. She said gently, "Maybe you felt close to me because we're family. I can understand that. Just like how I felt inexplicably close to Mr. Heath."She was able to do away with the awkwardnes

Yale hugged Krystal from behind. "Ethan only cares about his status and personal interests. He abandoned his wife and married Marina in order to get the Carltons on his side. He's a despicable man.""That's not right. If he only cares about his interests, why didn't he try to get me on his side? Is the Heath Family not better than the Carltons?" Krystal suddenly found the fault in Yale's logic. A hint of somberness flashed in Yale's eyes. He quickly changed the subject."Maybe the reason he didn't try that is because he is plotting something else. Think about all he has done so far, Krystal. "He's an ingrate. He has been doing things that humiliated you. He even caused you to be driven from your home."As Krystal was crying, Yale reached out to wipe away her tears. He said affectionately, "Don't be afraid. I'll stand by your side no matter what happens. I'm the one who loves you the most, Krystal."Krystal raised her head to meet his tender gaze. There was a glow in her eye

Krystal knew that Yale was smitten with her. So, if she said such things at that moment, it would hurt him."No, I'm just worried that my father would get mad. After all, I'll be pregnant with your child even before we get married.""He may get angry, but all fathers love their children, right? He'll only reprimand you at most, but he's still worried that you can't live comfortably alone out there."When that happens, he'll send someone to bring you home. "Moreover, old people love to have their grandchildren around. Linus still isn't married even now, let alone have children."If you have children as soon as possible, I trust that both Mr. and Mrs. Heath will be elated."Like the devil, Yale kept whispering in Krystal's ear, tempting her. "Krystal, I love you so much. Please give birth to a child for me. Think about Olivia. She's only in her twenties, but her children are growing up."At the mention of Olivia, a cold look flashed across Krsytal's face. Yes, even though Ethan

Olivia lowered her gaze, staying silent. Linus sighed. "I know that you don't want to bother us, but it's just a matter of giving orders. Our family doesn't lack money or people at all."You have always done things alone in the past, but it's different now. You have a family. You have us, your relatives. So don't be scared to trouble us."I'm even worried that you won't trouble us because that would mean that you didn't treat us as family."Olivia felt her heart turning warm when she heard Linus' words. This was a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time, other than from Jeff."Uncle Linus, I'm sorry for not thinking things through earlier. I like warm and cozy rooms. I don't have any other requirements.""Alright. I'll arrange a designer to work on that.""If possible, I hope that … we can have some plum trees in the yard. There were plum trees in the Fordham residence in the past, and I liked them a lot.""Sure. Anything else?"Olivia shook her head. "No.""In the future, you