Darcie wasn’t concerned. She said, “It was just luck. That girl is nothing to worry about. But you, stay home more often and focus on everything Mallory taught you. Don’t disappoint me again.”

Jaylene agreed, but her mind was still on Aaron.

“How’s the new driver?” Darcie asked casually. “Is he working out?”

Jaylene frowned, thinking of the chatty middle-aged man. “He’s okay. He talks too much, always asking questions, which is annoying, but he drives well and does what he’s told, like a dog, very obedient.”

Darcie paused, pursed her lips, then said, “Jaylene, do you remember what I told you at your coming-of-age ceremony?”

Jaylene was silent for a moment before responding, “I remember.”

Darcie calmly organized her papers and said, “Repeat it.”

Jaylene clenched her hands and quietly replied, “When you’re in a low position, treat yourself like a human; when you’re in a high position, treat others like humans.”

Darcie looked up at her. “Have you done that?”

Jaylene bit her lip and, after a moment, said, “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t say ‘sorry’ again. Those are the words I hate the most! You apologize, but nothing changes! Jaylene, I’m not young anymore. I can’t be with you forever. You need to grow up!”

her head, not

her strengths. Instead, Jaylene was more like her brainless father, not even as practical. If Darcie had

“Did you know

“Pregnant? That’s impossible! Dahlia said she can’t have children.

back when she had money. Did she? Can you believe

confused and muttered, “No way. Keegan doesn’t even remember her. How could he… Mom, are

talking about it. Haven’t you noticed?” Darcie said sternly. “A pregnancy is a big deal. Your brother and father know about it but

went blank.

out who caused his accident, or he did lose his memory but Stella is using the pregnancy

to believe that if Keegan’s memory loss was permanent, Stella would never keep the baby. The child was her way to hold on to

where Dahlia tried to make Stella fall, Keegan was so worried that he took her away. Darcie didn’t believe Keegan didn’t know about

Jaylene. Darcie couldn’t

sure no one could connect her to that incident, she hadn’t slept peacefully

pale as she shook her head. “No, Keegan isn’t pretending. Stella must be the one

so

memory, how could he let go of…” Jaylene

noticed something off and asked sharply, “What did you do

gaze. “I hired the best brain doctor to help him remember, but it didn’t work. Even if he could

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