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Samuel hesitated for a moment. He wanted to say that lan had brought her home, but if even he lied to Rebecca, he wouldn’t deserve to be her most beloved child.

“What’s wrong?” Rebecca noticed the shift in his expression. “Wasn’t it lan?”

Samuel shook his little head.

Rebecca’s heart skipped a beat. “Then who was it?”

Samuel lifted his gaze, his round eyes filled with conflict. After a moment’s thought, he confessed, “Dad.”

Rebecca froze when hearing the answer.

“Dad changed your clothes, too,” Samuel continued, deciding to tell her everything. “He took off your makeup, washed your face, and cleaned your body.”

Her expression hardened. Although she had suspected this outcome, hearing it from Samuel still left her feeling complicated.

Jeffrey wanting her and Andrea to coexist was something Rebecca found repulsive, disgusting, and nauseating. Yet the small, painstaking details he had remembered after just one mention still managed to tug at her heartstrings.

She suddenly recalled a quote she had seen online that a scumbag was someone who was perfect in every way except loving his woman back.

Sometimes, she thought, ‘If you ignored the whole Andrea situation, Jeffrey could be genuinely considerate–attentive, warm, and even upfront about his infidelity. But that issue couldn’t be overlooked, nor could the hurtful, poisonous words

he said.‘

“Sorry, Mommy,” Samuel said when she didn’t respond right away, guilt clear on his little face. “I shouldn’t have let Dad

in.”

“Don’t be silly. You did nothing wrong.” Rebecca’s heart softened as she ruffled his hair. “Mommy just wants you to grow up happy and healthy.”

Samuel nodded obediently.

After breakfast, Rebecca pushed her troubles aside. She had everything timed perfectly, dropping Samuel at school before heading to the office.

During the commute, she texted lan. [Thanks for picking up Samuel last night.]

was confused. He immediately called

volume down before answering.

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about bombarding her with messages after returning, he

he probably knew Rebecca’s phone password. If Jeffrey deleted his messages, it’d be game over.

the kindergarten teacher about the pickup arrangements. She thought her child

at an empty classroom. “When I got there, the teacher said their old butler, Victor, had taken him. She even asked if you and Jeffrey hadn’t

knew about the divorce, but the kindergarten teachers didn’t. Naturally, they’d just assume it was a

now?”

“Yes,” Rebecca replied.

lan remembered being escorted downstairs by security, unceremoniously thrown into

“No,” Rebecca said.

relief,” Ian had been worried Jeffrey might take advantage of Rebecca after drinking. “I’ve found a few other

was a

Jeffrey became the new CEO of PrimePlay Technologies. With him

Rebecca refused. “No need.”

added, “Are you worried about the 3

added, “If Jeffrey wants to make things difficult, he can interfere with any company I join. It’s better

her mess. Last night’s incident might have been Jeffrey’s

his prepared arguments and finally said, “Call me anytime you

Rebecca agreed, “Thanks.”

the company, Rebecca focused on her

with her. Once the official matters were finished, Jane asked, “Did they give

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during last

her head.

“Good. Focus on your work

Rebecca said, “Sure.”

spent the morning worrying about what he might be planning, but by the afternoon, with no sign of him, she finally relaxed

hours neared their end, a message suddenly

trip. During this time, report all matters directly

me.]

team responded with

that moment,

assuming Jeffrey’s intimidating reputation was making her nervous. She assured her, “Don’t worry. I’ll compile our team’s work before