Chapter 696

Now that Brittany was back, Horace felt his head spinning with frustration.

"What's wrong? Are you having another headache? Sit still. I'll give you a head massage," Ida said softly, her voice gentle.

Horace often suffered from headaches, so she had learned some massage techniques to help him.

Horace shook his head. "I have to meet Brittany at noon. I'm going back to my study now."

With that, he went upstairs.

Ida watched his retreating figure, her heart swirling with jealousy and resentment.

Years ago, when the Larson and Brewer families united through marriage, Horace, heir to a great fortune, had met Brittany, a bright, bold woman with a fiery spirit. Though he kept his cool on the surface, he was undeniably drawn to her.

For all those years that Brittany had been gone, Horace never stopped searching for her and their daughter.

a single moment had he given

had stayed by Horace's side

She couldn't accept that.

had returned, their

had beaten Brittany once. Now, she was determined to win a

Bella to the Hawk family's estate. Angela and Bella took warm baths and changed into fresh clothes afterward. Wendy checked Angela's pulse carefully. "Your legs are healing.

"No, thank you

Wendy and his mother, a faint smile playing on his lips. Just then, Zayn came over

"Jessica's mother,

surprise.

"Were

time, and we promised each other that our children would get married. Stanley

of the Hawk

she give Jessica

but Ida-Horace's first love-

Wendy's eyes widened. "Poisoned?"

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