Zoe knew what Freddy meant—sex.


    Freddy had pursued her for years. Calling him the ultimate simp wouldn''t be an exaggeration. But back


    then, she wasn''t interested in Freddy because of her feelings for Jasper.


    Eventually, after all that had happened, Zoe gave up on Jasper and settled for Freddy.


    Freddy was serious about marrying her, but she only saw him as a means to fulfill her sexual desires.


    After they slept together, Zoe would be satisfied and could go days or even a month without seeing


    him.


    However, Zoe couldn''t ignore him anymore. He was now an essential part of her n. She needed to


    keep him around for a good reason.


    "I know, Freddy. You''re the kindest and most loving person to me in this whole world."


    Zoe wrapped her arms around Freddy''s neck, pressing her chest against his. With a pout, she said


    pitifully, "You''ll help me if I''m in trouble, right?"


    Freddy''s desire red up from her teasing, and he could barely hold onto his ss of red wine. He


    wished he could pin her against the railing and have his way with her right then and there. "Of course.


    I''m yours, Zoe. I''m happy to help with whatever you need."


    "You saw how Landon treats me, didn''t you?" Zoe whined.


    "Yes, it was outrageous!"


    "Not only did he treat me like that, but he also disrespected you. It really breaks my heart."Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org.


    Zoe stroked his face. "It''s all because of Lauren. She''s the one who''s sowing discord between Landon


    and me, leaving me with no ce even within the Harper family. Freddy, please help me. I really need


    you."


    "How can I help you?" Freddy''s breathing quickened. "Tell me. I''m willing to do anything for you."


    Zoe asked coyly, "Anything? Anything at all?"


    "Yes, anything!"


    Zoe''s eyes gleamed with malice as she tiptoed to his ear and whispered something.


    Freddy''s eyes widened in shock at her words.


    Meanwhile, the atmosphere downstairs remained tense.


    Jameson didn''t bother exining. He simply adjusted his golden-rimmed sses and watched Lauren


    with a slight smirk.


    Lauren''s heart pounded. The man before her looked pale but menacing. His silence sent shivers down


    her spine.


    "Jimmy," Victor''s stern and low voice sounded, causing Jameson to turn slowly.


    "Dad."


    Only then did Lily notice Victor approaching them. Panicked, she trembled and dove into Jameson''s


    arms.


    Her Alzheimer''s was in itste stages, often rendering her unable to recognize even her own son.


    But at the sight of Victor, all the painful memories flooded back, overwhelming her mind.


    "Mom, don''t be afraid. I''m here. It''s okay," Jamesonforted Lily patiently, holding her close.


    "Jimmy,e here. It''s time for a family photo," Josh urged coldly.


    "Alright." Jameson turned to Lily and said tenderly, "Mom, let''s take a family photo together."


    Victor''s expression turned ice-cold at his words.


    "Hah! Jimmy, are you joking?" Josh sneered disdainfully. "This woman isn''t part of our family anymore.


    Who is she to stand beside Dad?"