Chapter 252

With a little pink hat on her head, Mia, just waking up, smacked her lips, demanding milk. Winnie lifted the child's hat, about to compliment how cute she looked, just like Olivia, when she caught a clear glimpse of the baby's face.

Winnie's eyebrows furrowed in silent surprise.

"What's wrong?" Olivia adjusted the diaper for her daughter.

Winnie looked at Mia, puzzled. The words almost slipped out of her mouth, "Olivia, am I mistaken? I feel like Mia resembles.... Jeremy?"

Olivia's face froze.

At that moment, Laura handed over the milk bottle and discreetly signaled to Winnie.

"It can't be him," Olivia responded, not surprised but with a cold expression.

Laura sighed inwardly and whispered to Winnie, "When Mia was over a year old and her features started to develop, I noticed the resemblance. I even mentioned it once, and Olivia got really angry."

"Why?" Winnie asked.

Olivia's gaze turned icy; her pretty lips pursed.

Laura continued, "I didn't bring up Jeremy just now, but the truth is, he was the one who wanted to help Olivia the most back then. But Olivia rejected him and berated him. Jeremy is proud, being a prince of the underworld, and he never approached her again."

"Why did she yell at him?" In Winnie's memory, Jeremy was the most sensible and fair-minded one among their group of friends"

"We were disappointed in Jeremy. He exposed everything to Lawrence. Three years ago, that Olivia went to the hospital to investigate Darcy's case, and Lawrence used this information to confirm that you guys framed Darcy for the fake kidney donation."

"Not to mention, the thugs who came for you and Olivia on the night of the kidnapping were also sent by Jeremy. That's why Olivia hates him now."

Winnie frowned, feeling that Olivia misunderstood Jeremy.

Back then, as best friends, they even joked about the ambiguous relationship between Jeremy and Olivia. But during the three years she was away, everything had changed

"But this child". Winnie looked at Mia, who indeed had Jeremy's peach blossom eyes.

"Olivia, maybe you don't want to remember, but on that night three years ago, were you and Jeremy really not involved?"

Olivia's expression turned blank as she recalled the chaotic memories of that night, the frenzy and pain she was deprived of by a man.

She shook her head desperately, her eyes welling up with tears of pure anguish.

"I vaguely remember escaping from the room in the club, but I have no memory in between. The next day, I woke up next to those hooligans, who were taking pictures of me... I truly don't remember, I don't know who it was! But... it wasn't Jeremy!"

Laura explained, "I heard that Jeremy also encountered danger that night, but he was saved by a woman. However, he has already found that woman who saved him, Olivia's cousin. Jeremy has already settled down with Jake Smith's family, so it couldn't have been him"

"Breaking the engagement and even dumping his fiancée, I heard he dotes on Lynn Smith."

Winnie was taken aback; she was well aware that Olivia and Lynn were mortal enemies!

It was because of Jake, who had always schemed against Olivia's father. Even when Olivia's family was prosperous, they had often been taunted by the Lynn family.

Upon further reflection, Winnie realized that Olivia might have had some ambiguous feelings towards Jeremy back then. Jeremy's involvement with Lynn undoubtedly dealt another blow to Olivia.

She had grown to hate Jeremy, and it bothered her immensely.

With a sigh, she hesitantly looked at Mia and said, "Perhaps it was just a coincidence. Regardless, she's a gift to you from above, no matter who her biological father is."

Olivia's heart was filled with love for her daughter, but her face only grew heavier when she thought of Mia's appearance.

Unaware of Olivia's expression, Winnie held the little one and silently thought, "Perhaps soon you will have a brother to play with."

For the past three years, no one other than Rock and Alan knew about Oscar's existence.

Winnie didn't want to keep it from her best friends, but she feared that word might get out and her son would be taken away.

She couldn't afford that risk, so she chose to wait for now.

"Everything will be alright, Olivia. I promise you that the Smith family business will make a comeback. I won't let you, your daughter, and your parents suffer anymore."

Before leaving, Winnie left behind a card with one million dollars, uttering those words as she left.

Tears glistened in Olivia's eyes, and for a long time, she hadn't looked so hopeful. She wanted to say something but couldn't find the words.

Winnie walked out the door without saying another word, with a slight twinkle in her eyes.

Laura followed her out, worried yet happy.

"Olivia cried in there, you have always been her pillar of support, and your return is a great encouragement to her. But as you asked about our situation, We never knew the hardships you went through these years. Where did these one million dollars come from"

"Of course, I earned it" Winnie said.

Winnie had been practicing Dry Needling for three years without giving up jewelry design, earning quite a bit of money.

What she couldn't bring herself to say was that Oscar often used the computer to supplement their household expenses. She wasn't sure what the little one was up to.

Thinking of her child, she smiled, but when she thought of Mia, she felt remorse, "I will definitely give Mia a stable childhood"

"Don't take all of Olivia's burdens upon yourself... Lynn's hostility is also one of the reasons why Olivia has been living in misery."

"That despicable woman came to Olivia recently and said that Mia might be the product of an affair with Sam, who is Jeremy's potential older brother. Three years ago, it was said that Sam DeRoss was also at the club that night."

"He is a rotten person who doesn't care about gender boundaries. It frightened Olivia so much that she had to move here to hide. We are afraid that Sam might see Mia someday and harass Olivia. If the DeRoss family were to snatch the child, it would be a disaster"

So that's why Olivia refused to tell her the address, Winnie suddenly asked, "What about Jeremy? Has he seen Mia?"

Laura shook her head, "Ever since Jeremy got engaged to Lynn, Olivia and he haven't had any contact. I also want to know how Jeremy reacted when he saw Mia, but now I suspect Sam is the target, and the similarities can explain that."

"Lynn definitely hasn't stopped trying to please Darcy, she is like a lapdog to Darcy, suppressing Olivia on Darcy's behalf."

Talking about it, Darcy still would not let go of Olivia! Winnie's breathing got heavier, and she became clearer about what she wanted to do.

Exhausted, she returned to her apartment, feeling heavy-hearted. She did not want to let Oscar notice, so she sent a text message to Lena. Just then, Rock sent her the details about her uncle's murder case, and she carefully studied it.

Lawrence instructed the driver to take the child back to the villa first.

He took a detour and went to the cemetery, where he sat silently in front of his other son's grave.

Only by sitting here did he suddenly wake up and sweep away all the beauty he had seen from that dead woman this morning"

"Zack, Daddy is leaving now I'll come to see you next time." The man straightened up and threw away his cigarette butt.

Zack and Sidney, were the names he had given to the twins.

This place was a forbidden ground, he had never brought Sidney here, and Sidney didn't know that his younger brother had once existed.

Taking a deep breath, he drove back to the villa. As soon as he entered, a faint fragrance drifted towards him,"Your back." Came a delicate voice from behind.

Darcy was wearing a white dress, sexy yet pure, the thin straps revealed her shoulders, and when she slightly bent down to hand him his shoes, her cleavage was enticing, making it hard for any man to resist.

But Lawrence just glanced at her and calmly stepped aside.

He looked at the living room and frowned slightly "Darcy, where is Sidney?"

Darcy looked helpless", "This child seems to have some kind of opinion about me recently. He came back and ignored me, and went to his grandma's villa."

Lawrence wanted to find his son.

How could Darcy waste this rare opportunity for them to be alone together? She immediately wrapped her arms around his strong waist and asked, "Mr. Rodriguez, how was your treatment today?"

Her eyes sparkled, and filled with anticipation of his answer,

"The medical records say that your indicators are normal, I knew this healer is extraordinary! After just one consultation, you have improved. Since you are finally showing progress, tonight, while Sidney is away, let us try again..."

She didn't know that the doctor she was referring to was Winnie!

Lawrence avoided the topic, looking tired, "Darcy, I promised my son that I would sleep with him tonight."

"But Sidney is still at his grandma's, we have a bit of time before bedtime. Let's eat first I have prepared a candlelit dinner!" Darcy kissed his chin and turned to the kitchen to bring out the steak.

Lawrence watched her figure in the flowing white dress.

For some reason, his mind suddenly...

Suddenly, a woman appeared in a white coat, exuding a cool yet alluring charm. While both wearing white, Winnie had a unique style that kept him captivated throughout the morning.

Damn it... Realizing what he was thinking, the man frowned in annoyance. He threw the lighter onto the table.

"What's wrong?" Darcy walked back puzzled.