Late night, Cathy green was in the kitchen preparing food for Hank Howard's return home.

But as the clock ticked closer to twelve he still hasn't arrived home. A wave of anxiety washed over her

After all, everyone knew that this marriage was something she had begged for. If anything he despised her.

In the past, she wouldn't have dared to hope for anything more, But now she is expecting their child surely, for the sake of their child he would treat her a little better right?

Just then, she heard the soft click of the front door. She hurrIed to greet him

Hank, you are back!

Hank Howard stepped inside wearing a dark cashmere coat that accentuated his tall, elegant figure. The moment he laid eyes on Cathy green, he said Cathy green we need to talk.

Cathy paused sensing something was off about him

Sure,I have something to tell you too. We-"

Madeline is pregnant. Let's get a divorce

The word hit her like a heavy blow leaving Cathy standing in disbelief

He continued, it has been five months. I promised Norman that i would take care of her and not go back on my words.

Norman was Madeline brother and Hank Howard close friends. He died three years ago while trying to save Hank.

Cathy's green was aware of this, which is why she had taken good care of Madeline over the past three years. But how could she.....how could she covet her husband and even be pregnant with his child

Cathy's mind was in turmoil, but she forced herself to stay calm

Hank, I actually went to the hospital today and the doctor said .....

Just then a phone rang cutting her off mid-sentence. Hank Howard answered the call and seconds later, his expression changed dramatically.

What did you say? Madeline is in trouble

Take her to the hospital first. I'll be there right away

He hung up the phone in a hurry and Cathy heart raced as she quickly grabbed his arm.where are you going? it's so late in the night and you still want to find Madeline

You can't go!

Hank Howard impatiently shook her off Madeline is in trouble! Are you really going to let her suffer when I can help

Cathy green, don't be so unreasonable, with that he pushed the door open and walked out

Cathy felt a lump in her throat as years of suppressed grievances surged up inside her.

She rushed out and shouted, "How am I supposed to be reasonable? I'm your wife ? Are you expecting me to just stand there and watch you chase after another woman?

The man stopped, but His words struck her like a heavy blow in the heart

Don't you know how you got that title of a wife? If it weren't for you, Norman wouldn't be in this situation.

I've put up with you for three years. The only reason I haven't sent you to prison is out of respect for the Howard and green families.

What more do you want Cathy green face turned green as memories flooded her mind.

Three years ago, just as she was about to marry into the Howard's family, news broke that Hank Howard had been in a car accident and Norman had died trying to save Hank Howard.

After ward, all the evidence pointed to her accusing her of bribing someone to tamper with Hank Howard car.

She explained herself to him many times and eventually due to lack of evidence,the prosecution didn't file charges against her she thought that she had proven her innocence but it turned out ... He had never believed her at all ?

But the next second,his phone rang again.Mr Hank Howard ,when are you coming Madeline is bleeding heavily we might not be able to save the baby

Hank Howard eyes narrowed and he quickly said Do everything you can to protect the child. I'll be there soon

With no time to think further ,he hung up the phone and shoved the divorce agreement into Cathy green hands

Just sign it and leave it at home I'll send someone to pick it up later!

After saying y,he hurriedly got into his car and drove off

Cathy green held the divorce agreement watching the car disappear into the distance, feeling her heart turn to ashes

Five years of unrequited love and three years of marriage,she thought she had given everything only to be undone by a casual phone call .

she didn't even look at the agreement.once back in her room,she grabbed a pen and hastily signed it , quickly packed a few clothes and headed down stairs

Half an hour later, she met her brother Brown who had come to pick her up

Brown was her brother in everyway that mattered,even if they didn't share blood .He had always treated her with kindness

  Cathy green was not the biological daughter of the green family and she had never expected them to take a divorced woman that's why she had turned to Brown for help.

Cathy green pulled him back

Bro, it's ok! I'm a bit cold, can you take me home first.

seeing this,Brown quickly took off his jacket and draped it over her

Alright, I'll take you home first,we can talk about everything later

They arrived at brown small apartment and hearing the whole story.Brown was furious

This is outrageous ?How could he treat you like this? Doesn't he knows you're pregnant

I don't think he does.

Brown was speechless. Then Cathy continued, I've come to realize that a marriage without love is meaningless,even if it's tied together by a child.

I used to be so naive, thinking that even a block ice could be melted slowly.

So bro, I don't want to force it any more please don't push it either.Just let him go and let me go too

After eight years,she had built dream for herself.Now that the dream is over,it was time to let go

Brown felt a deep pain in his heart but after the pain ,a complex emotion began to stir up within him.

Don't worry! If Hank Howard does not want you , I'm here for you once the baby is born, I'll help it .Cathy green smiled appreciating his kindness

What are you planning to do next ,I want to go abroad .

  Cathy green was studying business administration at the University and had been with Hank Howard for three years.While she didn't have much else,she did have some money on her card.

    She planned to use the money to study abroad and at the same time,give birth to her child.

    Brown had no objections.In his eyes, going abroad was a good idea .If it meant getting faraway from Hank Howard .So they agreed to book a flight to leave the country, the next day.That night at his apartment.

    However,in the middle of the night, she was suddenly jolted awake Hy a loud noise then came Brown furious shout,who are you ?what do you want?Cathy green quickly jumped out of bed and rushed into the living room only to see five to seven masked figures standing there

    She screamed in fright and instinctively tried to run away, but in the next moment, a cloth was pressed over her mouth from behind.she was caught a whiff of a strange scent and then everything went black.

Cathy and Brown were dragged into a cruise ship.The group first stripped them of their clothes and took several intimate photos of them together.After sending the photos to Madeline one of them called and asked,

Madeline ,how should we deal with these two ?

Useless people should be thrown into the sea to feed the fish but it has to look like an accident b, just like three years ago do you understand ?Got it we'll take good care of it right away . After the cruise ship had been Sailing for a while ,it suddenly crashed into a massive rock immediately, water began to pour in through the huge gashing the ship hull .Cathy green was jolted awake by the salty water splashing over her

 She looked around in terror as the sea engulfed everything, quickly shaking Brown awake spotting a nearby speed boat, she waved frantically

Hey !Help ! Save us !

But what greeted her was the raucous laughter of men

Cathy, this is a gift from Mr Hank Howard no need to thank us

Cathy's green felt BA chill run down her spine, the cruel words echoed in her ears once more. Cathy's green, I wonder when you'll die, I can't wait for you to go to hell and join Norman.

Ha Ha ha ha...... Suddenly, she burst into laughter shaking controllably, tears streaming down her face

Hank Howard so you wanted me dead from the very beginning and never intended to let me go,, did you ?

 All for some baseless accusation you want me to pay with my life to satisfy your so-called brotherhood?

An overwhelming sense of regret and pain washed over her, but in the end it was Brown who pulled her back.Cathy, stop wasting time with them these bastards clearly want to kill is. Do you see over there? There's a huge rock !if we swim had enough we'll definitely be rescued

Cathy's green followed his finger and saw through the dim light, spotted a dark shape jutting out of the water

Together, they began to swim towards it with their might. The winter sea felt a thousand sharp knives slicing against their skin, each cut more painful than the last. Fortunately, the distance wasn't too far and they doing reached the rock.However,, Cathy was exhausted due to her pregnancy and the drug and had no strength left to climb up

Seeing this, Brown gritted his teeth and dove back into the water, lifting her up onto his shoulder. Cathy step on my shoulders and climb up ! Grab onto the rock and don't let go

Cathy's green panicked, no ! What will you do if I go up ? Don't worry, I still have strength left I can at up my self

Cathy wasn't sure if he was telling the truth, but Seeing he wouldn't let go, she desperately began to climb. After What felt like an eternity she finally found her foot and quickly reached out her hand. Brother, come up I will pull you, but brown could only manage a weak smile, the icy seawater had turned his lip and cheeks dark shade of blue and hi teeth chattered as he spoke. Cathy I don't have the strength to climb up you can't pull me either we'll both end up drowning. This area of the sea isn't too remote there might be boats passing by listen to me conserve your strength and wait for them to rescue you

Sister..... I can only escort you this far, as he spoke in broken sentence his body sank deeper into the water

Cathy green eyes widened in disbelief as she watched brown being slowly consumed by the wave, feeling a weight in her chest that is about to be exploded, leaving her in tears

Brother Don't give up

don't leave me

please

don't

Oh, no Cathy green, jolted awake sitting up in the bed warm sunlight streamed through the as she gasped for air her body drenched in sweat

She had had that dream again!

Just like every other time in the past five years, she found herself lying on cold stone, helplessly watching Brown being swallowed by the sea, drowning in despair.Cathy green closed her eyes, trying to suppress the emotions bubbling inside her.

Just then, the bedroom door creaked open, and two little bundles of energy burst in.

"Mommy!"

One was a boy, and the other was a girl. Though they had different styles and personalities, both were incredibly beautiful.

Cathy expression softened immediately. "What are you two doing here?"

The girl, Sophia, struggled to climb onto the bed with her little legs. Feeling the cold sweat of skin, she asked with concern, "Mommy, did you have a nightmare again?"

Cathy smiled gently, "No, Mommy was just doing some yoga in bed and worked up a sweat."

But then came the cold, indifferent voice of the boy, Ethan green

"Mommy is lying! Exercising only speeds up blood circulation and makes your face flush, but yours is pale, so it’s obvious you had a nightmare! Did you dream about Uncle again?"

Cathy green was momentarily speechless.

These two kids were great in every way, except they were just too smart!

Years ago, she had been rescued and brought abroad. Initially, filled with hatred for Hank Howard , she planned to terminate the pregnancy.But once on the operating table, she had a change of heart.

She couldn't bear the thought of those cold instruments entering her body and crushing her child, so at the last moment, she fled and gave birth to both children.

Now, five years later, watching her two kids grow up—sweet, adorable, and possessing extraordinary talent and intelligence—she felt incredibly lucky.

Cathy green could no longer hide the truth from them. She smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy dreamed about Uncle again. His biggest wish is for you both to study hard and improve every day. So why did you skip class again today?"

The two little ones fell silent, their heads drooping in guilt.

Sophia , thinking she was speaking quietly, said, "The schoolwork is too easy. My brother and I learned it all a long time ago."

Cathy green frowned.

But Ethan , with a serious tone,added, "Actually, we knew you were coming back today, so we came to remind you."

Cathy green found it amusing. "What do I need to be reminded about?"

"Of course there is! First, when you return, you can't look at other babies. You will always be ours, just me and Sophia ."

Cathy green held back a laugh and nodded. "Okay, I promise. What else?"

"Second, if anyone bullies you, you have to tell us right away! You can't keep it to yourself."

A warm feeling washed over Cathy green as she nodded in agreement.

"Is there more?"

"Third, and most importantly! You must not develop any feelings for that man, even if he is our father. You need to do everything in your power to bring him down, ideally knocking him to the ground so he can never get back up!"

cathy was taken aback.The two little ones, Ethan and Sophia , knew a bit about her situation with Hank Howard .

It wasn't that she wanted to keep it a secret; it was just impossible to hide.

God knows how these kids, not even five years old, had picked up such advanced hacking skills.

What news couldn’t they find online? Even if Cathy tried to cover it up, they would eventually uncover the truth.So, she decided to come clean and told them everything she could.

cathy paused for a few seconds before nodding.

"I understand, but Ethan and Sophia , the reason I shared this with you is that I don’t want you to hear it from someone else later. You can't let this fill your hearts with hatred; that’s not good for kids, you know?"

Those deep-seated grudges were hers to bear alone.All she wanted was for her two children to grow up healthy and happy.Ethan nodded seriously."I understand."

Sophia chimed in, "Mommy, I know too!"

Cathy green smiled and gently ruffled their hair.

Just then, a servant suddenly appeared at the door.

"Cathy , Raymond is looking for you."

Cathy quickly replied, "Okay, I'll be right there."

Raymond was the man who had saved her five years ago and was the chairman of the sunshine Group, a significant figure abroad.

Thanks to his support over the past five years, Cathy had managed to establish herself and develop well in her career.

When she reached the garden, she saw Mr Raymond sitting in a wheelchair. At sixty two, his hair had already turned gray.

He had told her that he lost his legs in an accident thirty years ago, which also took his wife's life.

He saved Cathy because he found her features reminiscent of his late wife, stirring up many memories for him.Grateful for his life-saving help, Cathy had worked at sunshine Group ever since and had now risen to the position of vice president.

She approached him respectfully and said, Mr. Raymond, you wanted to see me?"

Raymond gestured to the seat across from him, inviting her to sit down.

"I'm heading back home this afternoon. Have you packed everything?"

"I have everything ready. The first thing I plan to do when I get back is to check in at the company and prepare a rough development plan."

Raymond waved his hand with a smile.

"No need to rush. Let me show you something first."

As he spoke, he picked up a tablet from the table and pulled up an image to show her.

"Do you recognize what this is?"

Cathy green took a glance and froze "This... this isn't...?"

"It's the discarded design you created two years ago, and now it's the summer collection of the country's top luxury brand, moonlight. Surprised, aren't you?"

Cathy's expression changed slightly.

Although she had studied business management back home, she had taught herself fashion design after arriving abroad and had become a leading figure in the industry. That discarded design was something she had casually uploaded online just to see what people thought, never expecting it to be plagiarized.

"Moonlight is a major brand under the Howard's family consortium, and their new collection launch is set for tonight."

"Cathy green, I know you have a history with Hank Howard . This trip back home is not just to help me develop the business; it's also a chance for you to get back at the Howard family."

"I'm not going to stop you, but I hope you won't let this harm yourself. Consider this a small gift from me before we part ways. I hope it resonates with you."

Cathy felt a jolt in her heart, looking at Raymond in disbelief.She certainly wanted to get back at Hank Howard . Five years of suffering couldn't be in vain, and Brown death couldn’t go unpunished.

But she thought this was something only she knew. Little did she expect...Cathy green pressed her lips together for a moment before saying, "I understand. Don't worry, I'll take care of the company and won't let this interfere with work."

Mr Raymond, however, was indifferent. He waved his hand, signaling for Blair to leave.

The flight was scheduled for 3 PM. Given the importance of this trip back home, she couldn't bring the kids along, so she had to leave them behind for now.

The two little ones accompanied her to the airport, feeling very reluctant to say goodbye.

"Mommy, you have to think about us often, okay? Don’t forget about us!"