Chapter 60 Without giving me a chance to explain , Sophia clutched Willys arm , her delicate face contorted with sorrow as tears welled in her eyes .
Willy , I only came to comfort Carol , but she accused me of wearing red on purpose to curse her .
She said I was mocking her grief and even tried to push me down the steps to my death so I could be buried alongside Little Treasure ! she sobbed pitifully .
She even threatened to find a master to perform dark magic so that Little Treasure would return as a vengeful ghost to haunt me ! Im so scared , Willy ! Her voice trembled as she buried herself deeper into his embrace .
I rushed here straight from the airport I didnt even have time to change ! I was only thinking about paying my respects to Liam .
How could she misunderstand me like this ? Her body shuddered as she wept .
Im really afraid … Willys face darkened with anger as he turned to me , his eyes filled with disappointment and disgust .
Carol , youre the one who brought this misfortune upon yourself , but you dragged Liam into it too , he accused coldly .
Sophia only came out of kindness , yet instead of being grateful , you lashed out at her ? His voice sharpened .
And whats wrong with wearing red ? Sophia said it wasnt intentional .
Maybe Liam liked bright colors .
Why do you always assume the worst ? W I clenched my fists , my entire body shaking with fury .
You think Im heartless ? My voice cracked as I pointed to Little Treasures tombstone .
Then tell me , Willy , do you have a clear conscience ? ! Tears blurred my vision as I choked out , Do you dare to stand before Liam and tell him why he died ? Do you dare to admit what kind of surgery you ordered the doctor to perform on his mother ?! Willys brows furrowed .
What are you talking about ? Liam died because you failed to protect him ! I let out a hollow laugh , my heart shattering at his words .
And the surgery ? What else ? He scoffed .
I begged the doctor to save your life .
Was that a crime ? Carol , I think you need your head examined .
Stop acting insane and apologize to Sophia now ! Sophia clung to him , her voice fragile .
Forget it , Willy .
Even though Carol wanted to harm me , I can understand … shes lost her child .
She whimpered and pressed a hand to her ankle .
But my foot … I think I sprained it when she pushed me .
It really hurts , Willy .
Could you carry me to the hospital ? Her gaze flickered toward me , a victorious smirk hidden beneath her feigned .
innocence .
Willys disappointment in me deepened as he turned away without hesitation .
Hold on , Sophia .
Ill take you there .
As he carried her off , she threw me a silent taunt , mouthing , Pathetic .
Watching their retreating figures , I knew this was the end .
Willy and I were finished .
That evening , I returned to the cemetery alone .
I bought a new urn , hired the staff to carefully collect Little Treasures ashes and held him close to my chest .
I walked away without looking back .
A funeral like that ? My Little Treasure wouldnt care .
A father like that? My Little Treasure didnt need .
*** At home , I dismissed the nanny , granting her an extended leave .
As I sat in silence , my phone rang .
Willy .
Carol , are you home yet ? His voice was soft , almost apologetic .
Dont be upset , okay ? Sophias foot is fine .
I shouldnt have spoken to you like that today I was just worried .
He sighed heavily .
The stairs were steep .
If Sophia had fallen badly … if something happened to her , what would Benny do ? We already lost a child , Carol .
I just couldnt bear to see Benny lose his mother too .
His words felt like knives carving into my heart .
Benny is just a boy .
Im his godfather .
And Sophia … shes a friend .
Its only right that I take care of them .
You understand , dont you ? I swallowed the bitterness rising in my throat .
I know , I murmured .
Its fine .
Take care of them .
Thats my girl , he said , relieved .
Listen , Liam always wanted to see the ocean , right ? Ive booked a trip for us .
The day after tomorrow , well fly out and fulfill his wish .
He paused , as if waiting for my reaction .
We may have lost him , but as his parents , we can still honor his dream .
Just wait for me to come pick you up .
That night , Sophia bombarded me with messages .
[ Guess where we are ? ] [ Willy felt so bad about today that he bought me a private jet ! Were flying to Vegas right now to celebrate ! Isnt he the 7:57 AM d best ? ] } [ Oh and dont worry about Benny hes thrilled .
Willy promised him a shopping spree .
You should have seen his face when he realized he could buy anything he wanted ! ] [ A private jet .
A shopping spree .
Lavish spending to make them happy .
And yet , when my son was alive , Willy couldnt even spare him a fraction of that affection .
] [ I shut off my phone , but the words kept replaying in my mind .
Willy , you keep saying we lost our son .
But it was you who abandoned him long before he ever left us .
For three years , my Little Treasure had longed for his father to take him to see the sea just once .
Yet , he never got that chance .
Carol , what are you even trying to compete with me for ? Since I couldnt win , I decided not to play .
The next day , Willy still hadnt returned home , but Sophia kept sending me more and more photos and videos .
Some were of her flaunting her lavish shopping sprees , others showed her draped over Willy as they celebrated their extravagant life together .
The worst ones were videos of them entangled , using all sorts of tools to indulge in their twisted pleasure .
I didnt reply .
I simply packed up all of my and Liams belongings and donated them .
On the afternoon of the third day , Willy finally remembered my existence and sent me a message : [ Carol , Im sorry .
Theres an issue at the company , so I couldnt come home .
My assistant will pick you up and take you to the airport .
Ill meet you there as soon as I can .
} } But he didnt know that , just a minute before , Sophia had sent me yet another video .
Today was Bennys birthday .
Willy had booked the most luxurious hotel in the city to throw him a grand coming of age ceremony .
In the video , he carefully fastened a pink diamond necklace one the size of a pigeons egg around Sophias neck .
Then , he kissed her forehead gently and murmured .
Sophia , thank you for giving me such an outstanding son .
You are the pride of our family .
I stared at the screen , my heart as hollow as the home I was about to leave behind .
I didnt bother replying .
Instead , I blocked both of them from every form of contact .
Then , I placed a signed divorce agreement and a USB flash drive into a file envelope and sent it by express courier to the hotel .
After leaving Liams final wish note on the table , I picked up his ashes , took one last look at the house where I had spent the last eighteen years of my life and walked out the door .
Goodbye , Willy .
*** At the hotel , Willy had just announced that he would be making Benny his official heir .

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He was moments away from signing the share transfer agreement when his assistant rushed in , pale as a ghost .
He leaned close to Willys ear and whispered in a trembling voice .
Mr.
Nelson , bad news ! Madam took a flight overseas … and that plane just crashed !