“Dad, I miss you. I miss you so much.”
Anastasia looked on while standing in front of the French window, knowing full well that Erica’s tears were all crocodile tears.
Meanwhile, in a downtown shopping mall, a stylishly-dressed Hayley was holding Alex’s arm and shopping with her face mask on. Her face had gone under the knife, but it was still pretty.
Alex had come to like Hayley as well. Having a way with men, she indulged all his desire for fulfillment when he was with her.
“This shirt is nice. Try it on.” “It’s too pricey.” Alex didn’t feel like trying
it on when he saw the price tag.
However, Hayley tugged at his hand, saying, “No, that won’t do. You have to try it on. You’re not Mr. Hunter anymore.
You’re now President Hunter.”
Alex was instantly pleased by the look of adoration and admiration in her eyes. He tried the shirt on, after which she paid for it with his money, which he spent willingly. Erica could never give him this kind of feeling. Despite marrying him, she always looked down on him. Only Hayley could tickle his vanity.
Getting very sentimental at this moment, he suggested, “Hayley, once I get money from Tillman Constructions, let’s buy a house by the sea. We’ll get married, have kids, and live out our lives there in retirement, okay?”
“Sure! I can’t wait to enjoy such a life with you.”
“Give me some more time. Once I get the money, I’ll quit right away. I’ll divorce: Erica and marry you.”
“Alright, I’ll wait for you patiently.” Hayley smiled with smugness in her eyes. Anastasia will never know that I’ll be
spending her father’s money for the rest of my life, she thought to herself..
On the other hand, Erica left the hospital.
and went back to the Tillman Residence. What was once a cozy home for her was now devoid of warmth. All that was left was a servant who was still in employment, who took care of the housekeeping and cooked meals for her.
d you “Welcome back, Miss Erica. Would y like something to eat?” asked Mrs. Garner.
Erica sat on the sofa. She missed Naomi and wanted to get her out of police custody. Otherwise, with the evidence Anastasia was holding, Naomi would definitely be sentenced to jail. She could only be released if Anastasia relented and dropped the case against her. Anastasia is so uncompromising in her stand, and she hates Mom. There’s no way she’ll let Mom off, thought Erica.
The thought made her feel anxious and unsettled. Just then, the doorbell rang.
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