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“What did you say?”
Miley was usually kind, friendly, and forgiving toward others. At this moment, though, she couldn’t hold back her anger. “What did I tell all of you? I said that you must keep an eye on Alyssa. Is this how you and your team work?” *Please calm down, Madam President.”
The head of security realized something bad had happened and broke out in a cold sweat. ‘Before Mr. President left, he asked us to ensure both of your safety here. But he didn’t say we had to put Ms. Alyssa under house arrest and forbid her from leaving. Moreover, when Ms. Alyssa left, she even said that she had gotten your approval…” “You fools!” Miley was so pissed that her forehead felt hot. Her eyes turned red. “Go and look into it immediately. Check the car plate number and the surveillance footage. Locate Alyssa this instant! You will all be responsible if we’re unable to find her.”
“On it, Madam President!” Then, the head of security asked, “D-Do we need to inform Mr. President…
Miley paced anxiously. Her mind was in a muddle.
Jeremy was currently attending an important event. Jonah, Jeremy, and the rest faced an even more daunting situation. She couldn’t distract them.
“Don’t inform anyone else for now. Go and track my sister down immediately. Activate the Third Eye!”
*Activating the Third Eye requires Mr. President’s written approval…
“I am the First Lady. I have the right to exercise my authority.”
With a ferocious glare and an air of command, she did not take no for an answer. “I will bear the consequences. All you need to do is to do as I say!”
Alyssa, with a fiery gaze, stared straight at the seemingly endless road ahead of her. She followed the GPS route and drove herself in the black car toward Rose Nursing Home. She had also switched her phone off per Jameson’s instruction.
She knew Miley would soon realize her absence from the presidential office and would undoubtedly launch a city- wide search. She would also track the location of her phone.
Green flashes blurred past the window as she sped along. The steering wheel was gripped tightly in her hands, her brow furrowed in concentration.
An hour later, her car glided to a stop in the flower-filled courtyard of the nursing home.
Cautiously, Alyssa stepped out and surveyed her surroundings. To her surprise, the home seemed to operate normally. Cars belonging to visitors filled the courtyard, and people moved about with ease.
Despite the appearance, Alyssa remained vigilant as she entered the building.
The brightly lit hall was adorned with colorful paintings and vibrant plants. Caregivers tended to the elderly with care, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
“Hi, miss. Are you Ms. Alyssa?” A caregiver approached her politely.
Alyssa furrowed her brows. “How do you know me?”
“Mr. Schmidt, one of our largest investors, showed me a photo of you. He asked me to wait for your arrival and bring you to someone,” the caregiver explained honestly.
“Who am I supposed to meet?’
“Mr. Schmidt’s mother.”
Alyssa’s pupils contracted.
“Mr. Schmidt said you haven’t seen Mrs. Schmidt in a long time. She misses you very much and has lots to tell you. Please come with me.”
The caregiver led Alyssa to the back garden, where two graceful white swans glided across the mirror-like lake, creating a picturesque scene.
Alyssa saw an elegant yet delicate figure in a wheelchair by the lake, with their back turned to her.
It was Lily.
Alyssa took a deep breath. With an inexplicably heavy feeling in her heart, she treaded lightly toward Lily.
Even though she despised Jameson, she did not hate Lily, not even when her son had become a despicable devil.
Ultimately, Lily was a victim of her husband’s misunderstanding and hatred. She was also suffering from illness. Her life had been undeniably difficult and tragic.
“Hi, Mrs. Schmidt, Alyssa greeted Lily softly as she got to her side. Her eyes brightened.
Today, Lily was wearing an elegant and expensive long dress. Her makeup was flawless, and her graying hair, though undyed, was tidily arranged with an emerald hair clip.
Though thin, she still carried the remnants of the once-splendid woman who had been Victor’s wife.
A flicker of emotion passed through Lily’s vacant eyes as she heard Alyssa’s soft voice. The instant their eyes locked, her clarity of mind seemed to return. Her gaze brightened and sparkled with life once more.
‘Lyse… Lyse, you’ve finally come to see me! Jimmy said you would, and he was right. He wasn’t lying.”
Alyssa’s long lashes fluttered as she clenched her hands into fists. “Hi, Mrs. Schmidt. How have you been? How’s your health?”
“I’m good… I’m good. Seeing you makes me feel better.”
As Lily spoke, her body trembled slightly, as if she was a little cold.
Alyssa removed her suit jacket and draped it over Lily’s shoulders.
“Come, Lyse. I have something for you.”
Lily eagerly grasped Alyssa’s wrist. Without a word, she slipped an emerald bracelet onto Alyssa’s hand.
“I can’t accept this, Mrs. Schmidt!”
The cool sensation on Alyssa’s wrist made her uncomfortable. She wanted to remove the bracelet immediately, but Lily held her hand tightly.
“Lyse, Jimmy loves you dearly, and I like you too. I don’t have much to give, so please accept this. If you don’t like it, I understand, but there’s nothing else I can do.”
A look of reluctance filled Alyssa’s face. ‘Mrs. Schmidt, I’
‘I asked Jimmy to get someone to dress me up a little for today. I just hope I don’t look too unpresentable or too scruffy when I meet my future daughter-in-law.” Lily’s lips quivered, her eyes full of joy at meeting the woman who was about to be her daughter-in-law.
It had been years since she’d smiled so genuinely; this might also be her last chance to feel such happiness.
“What are you talking about, Mrs. Schmidt?” Alyssa was stunned, a chill spreading through her body. Her palms felt colder than the emerald bracelet. “Your future daughter-in-law? What do you mean?”
*Jimmy said that he has registered his marriage with you and that the wedding will be held at Kontina soon.”
Lily’s face was filled with anticipation and excitement. Her eyes welled up with tears. “Lyse… Do you know how happy I am? I thought I’d never see my son married before I breathed my last. I never expected my wish to come true, that you’re actually Jimmy’s wife.
Tears streamed down her cheeks as she continued, “Lyse, I’ve had a tough life. I’ve lived my days like a living dead. All I think about in my every waking hour is to leave this world. But I couldn’t bear to part with Jimmy. He’s such a kind, gentle, and dutiful son. He’s my only son, my every hope!
“His father didn’t acknowledge him, and his siblings bullied him. If I left, Jimmy would no longer have any family.”
Lily held onto Alyssa’s chilly hands tightly. With tears in her eyes, she stared at her sorrowfully. “But now, I can finally be at ease because he has you! Jimmy won’t be alone if I die someday because he has you to keep him company.
Alyssa was appalled. Her mind went blank.
“Lyse, promise me you’ll be happy with Jimmy, okay?” Lily pleaded. She could not have lowered herself any more than this.
‘I’m sorry, Mrs. Schmidt.” Alyssa gently pulled her hand away. “I don’t love your son. I’ll never be with him. Besides, I have a husband now. We’re very much in love and remain as such until our dying breath.”
The swans extended their wings, abruptly sending ripples across the lake’s surface.
Lily’s gaunt face tightened. Her reddened eyes widened as she stared at Alyssa’s unwavering expression. “You’re already married? You have a husband? When was this? How could this be?”
‘There’s no need for me to lie to you, Mrs. Schmidt. It’s true,” Alyssa replied, trying to maintain a warm tone without faltering. “My husband and I have known each other for over ten years. I’ve loved him since I was young. I was simply waiting for the day I could become his wife.
“We’ve faced countless challenges together. My dream has finally come true-we’re finally together. I’ll never love another man. I’m sorry to disappoint you.”
‘That’s impossible… It’s impossible!” Lily’s emotions surged. Her grip on Alyssa’s hand tightened until it turned red. “You grew up with my Jimmy. You’re so kind to him, and he loves you. He only wants to marry you.
*Jimmy has told me about you both but never mentioned you were married!”
Alyssa’s heart pounded with a chilling realization. Jameson had been weaving a fantasy for Lily. A casual mention might have sufficed to comfort her, especially considering her Alzheimer’s and fluctuating mental state. Often, she didn’t even recognize Jameson-her own son. Yet, he’d constructed a colossal lie.
Jameson was cunning and manipulative. Everything he did served a purpose. What was his intention to weave such a lie?
“Lyse, you’re the only one my son loves and cares for. He treats you so well. How could you do this to him?” Lily’s eyes were bloodshot, her body trembling. “What does Jimmy mean to you? No, you cannot be with someone else! You are my daughter-in-law. You are Jimmy’s. You cannot be together with another man!”
Critically ill, Lily was stubborn, unreasonable, and emotionally volatile. She could lose control at any moment.
Yet, Alyssa refused to participate in Jameson’s lie to appease Lily. Even a white lie was unacceptable. She would never betray her love through words, actions, or heart.
‘I’m sorry, Mrs. Schmidt. I won’t choose Jameson, no matter what you say. It’s not just because I don’t have feelings for him; we come from entirely different worlds,” Alyssa said, her eyes dimming with a sense of detachment. “Your son has hurt my family and the man I love.”
Lily froze, looking as if her soul had been shattered.
