lash Marriage to a Stunning CEOChapter 139 He Wanted Danny16 min leftRebecca had left home, but she had no idea where to go. Shewandered the streets like a ghost, dazed and aimless. By the time.she came to her senses, she was standing outside Vivienne'spizza shop.She had parents. She had a child. She even owned multiple properties. And yet, the only person she wanted to see, the only one she felt drawn to, was Vivienne, the very friend she had oncecut off herself. It was as if fate had chosen today, of all days, toplay a cruel joke.While Vivienne was still flustered from wiping Rebecca's tears, her assistant stepped in and informed her someone else had arrived.Before Vivienne could respond, the door was shoved open. "I swear, Vivienne, whatever beef we had in the past, let's put that aside for now. I've got something important to-"The woman who barged in choked on her words the moment she saw Rebecca. She actually staggered, like the sight of her hadknocked the air out of her lungs.Vivienne pressed a hand to her forehead. This day wasunbelievable.It was as if the entire world had suddenly remembered she existed21:54Chapter 139 He Wanted Dannyand was lining up to knock on her door.16 min leftAnne took off her sunglasses and stared, stunned by the ghost of the woman in front of her. Then, without waiting for an invitation, she found herself a seat, crossed her legs, and sneered, "Spare me the act. Playing the victim in front of Vivienne? Please. You brought this on yourself. You didn't just destroy your own life. You ruined your entire family."Former best friends, now enemies.“Anne, could you not?” Vivienne said, clearly exasperated.For God's sake, if you're gonna fight, do it outside. Or at least somewhere that isn't here.Everyone just had to show up and throw a scene under her roof,didn't they?Vivienne was genuinely worried they were going to start brawlingin her office.Rebecca wiped her tears and shot back, "You're not wrong. I ruined everything. But I've never wronged you. Anne, have you forgotten? When you were swooning over Caleb, I warned you. I told you to open your eyes. I told you not to lose yourself in love. And what did you do? You turned on me–for him.”21:54Chapter 139 He Wanted Danny16 min loftAnne was momentarily stunned. Then she snapped, "You have the nerve to call me love-blind? Have you forgotten how obsessed you were with Richard? And now you're hung up on Alistair? Don't even bother. He hates you. You destroyed his life. You think he's going to take you back? Get real."Rebecca's face turned pale.Vivienne, who had been watching quietly, was suddenly caughtoff guard. Anne, ever generous with drama, had just let slip something new, something Vivienne hadn't known.She and everyone else had always believed that Rebecca gavenoveldramaAlistair's family two million out of sympathy.But now it sounded like it had been Rebecca's idea from thebeginning.Vivienne stared at her in disbelief.At the most critical turning point of Alistair's life when he was on the verge of success-she had pulled the rug out from under him. If he'd been a mediocre student, maybe it wouldn't have mattered. But he had been top of his class. Everyone had known1. it.She didn't just hurt him. She derailed him. If luck hadn't been on his side later... she might've destroyed him entirely.21:54Chapter 139 He Wanted Danny16 min leftRebecca couldn't bear the weight of the room any longer. She stood and whispered, "Sorry for disturbing you," before walking straight out the door.Vivienne sat frozen in disbelief. Anne crossed her arms, watching Rebecca disappear.After a long silence, Anne muttered, "She's in really bad shape. You don't think she'll do anything stupid, do you?"Vivienne said nothing. She just shook her head.Anne grabbed her bag and stood up, muttering, "I swear, this isthe last time I'm dealing with her."She stormed out of Vivienne's office.As she passed through the main dining area, she suddenly hearda soft, clear voice say, "Mommy, did you see that lady? She's Ms.Grandma."Ms. Grandma? What the hell?Anne stopped in her tracks and turned to look. Near the restroom stood a little girlin a blue dress.Anne froze.A/R21:54Chapter 139 He Wanted Danny15 min leftIt was the same kid who'd yelled "grandma!" at her on the street the other day. Alistair had egged her on, too. Anne had never let it1. go.She was about to scold the girl for saying "grandma” again when she caught sightof the woman standing beside her.Their eyes met.The woman's expression was amused, but her gaze carried a chill that madeAnne's stomach drop.Forget it. Why am I getting worked up over a kid?Without another word, Anne turned and bolted.Caroline blinked, touched her cheek, and wondered, "Do I lookhideous or what?"Why did that woman run like she'd seen a ghost?She took Eloise's hand and led her back to their table.The pizza had just arrived.Caroline sat across from Alistair, propped her chin on her hand,and smiled. "I just saw Ms. Grandma."21:54Chapter 139 He Wanted DannyAlistair, in the middle of setting a slice on her plate, lookedconfused. "What?"15 min leftEloise leaned in and explained, "Daddy, remember? I wantedchurros that day and called a lady 'ma'am.' She got upset, and you told me to callher 'Ms. Grandma' instead."That jogged his memory... Anne.*****Rebecca fled from Vivienne's restaurant, utterly directionless. Shehad no place left to go.She walked along the river for what felt like hours.What's the point anymore?Her parents looked at her with nothing but disappointment. Her son, so sweet in front of others, had once whispered, "I wish Mommy would die. I wish Grandpawould die. I wish everyonewho hit me would die."This life... is unbearable.She stared out at the water, glinting under the streetlights. One thought took hold, simple, terrifying, and sudden.21:54Chapter 139 He Wanted Danny(2) 15 min leffIf I jump, it'll all be over.But before she could move, another thought surfaced. Before shedied, she wanted to see Alistair.She had kept tabs on the Harlows. Liam was dead. Caleb wasn'tfar behind. Celeste was headed to prison.And the Whitfield family, once so arrogant, now stood on the edgeof collapse.If he could do that to his own blood, what chance do we have?Rebecca knew it was all her fault. The mess her family was in... ithad started with her.If I die... would he let them go?"Rebecca, what the hell are you doing?!"Someone grabbed her from behind, wrapping their arms aroundher waist."Let go of me!" she screamed, thrashing wildly.Why won't they leave me alone?!21:54Chapter 139 He Wanted Danny 15 min leftAll she wanted was to see Alistair. To apologize, beg, or kneel, if she had to. Shewasn't asking to be forgiven or loved. She just wanted him to spare her family. If someone had to pay for what happened, let it be her. She was the one who ruined his life, and if there was a price to be paid, she was ready to take it-every lastbit of it.But she couldn't find him.But the last person she wanted to see kept showing up. It wasRichard again."Rebecca, I know you hate me, but I came for Danny. Nomatter how things are between us, I'm still his father. I have aresponsibility to raise him."Rebecca froze.He wanted to raise that child?Perfect. Be my guest.Write your commentGifts