Chapter 66

"Mom, this is Ms. Spencer, the one I told you about. If it wasn't for her, I'd still be stuck in that basement," the girl quickly introduced Zoey to her mom.

The middle-aged woman grabbed Zoey's hand, her eyes full of gratitude. "Ms. Spencer, I wanted to swing by and say thanks today. I owe you big time for helping me see my daughter again."

Tears started to form in her eyes as she spoke.

Zoey quickly tried to comfort her, and soon the families of the other two girls came over to thank her too.

One of the girls' grandmother even tried to kneel before Zoey.

Zoey immediately helped her up. "Please, don't do that. It's too much."

Hearing this, the elderly woman stopped.

Zoey handed out the fruits she had bought to the three girls. After chatting with them, she found out that the woman who opened the door was the wife of the former deputy mayor of Maple City. Her daughter had caught the eye of that creep Miguel, who then framed her husband and got him sent to prison, while torturing their daughter.

After hearing their stories, Zoey felt like the punishment she gave Miguel last night was way too light.

"Ms. Spencer, I heard Miguel has some powerful friends in Starlight City. If they find out he got arrested, won't they just get him out?" someone asked, worried.

The three girls on the bed looked terrified.

They had just escaped that nightmare and never wanted to go back.

If they had to face Miguel again, they'd rather end their own lives. It was the sole means to escape further agony.

Zoey shook her head. "Don't worry, that's not gonna happen. Miguel's getting the death penalty. The police found three bodies in his backyard last night."

She added, "This is solid evidence, and a lot of people saw it. If the Jimenez Family tries to bail him out, they'll just get themselves in trouble."

Everyone felt relieved after hearing Zoey's words.

Noting the time, Zoey said her goodbyes and left.

She went to the market, bought a ton of groceries, and headed back to her apartment.

"Why'd you buy so many groceries? Is someone special coming over tonight?" Claire asked, playing with Gabriel and Travis on the living room carpet.

"Alexander's coming tonight," Zoey said, and Claire froze.

After a moment, Claire touched Zoey's forehead. "No fever. Why'd you invite Alexander to dinner?"

Zoey explained everything to her, including her plans for the evening.

Claire hesitated. "You think it'll work?"

Zoey replied, "If it doesn't, we'll figure something else out. I can't really marry Alexander."

When Zoey mentioned marriage, a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

Claire sighed, clearly frustrated. "Your dad's such a jerk. His messes end up dragging you down too."

Zoey's eyes darkened. "Once I've gained complete control over the company, I'll cut off all his links to it. His past misdeeds won't impact the company's potential for growth."

Claire nodded, letting out another sigh.

After their chat, Zoey headed to the kitchen to start cooking.

Claire followed to help out. She wasn't much of a cook, but she could at least assist Zoey.

As night fell, Alexander, freshly discharged from the hospital, was getting ready at the villa.

Amelia had already sent someone to buy him several new outfits from a luxury store, as if to make up for everything.

After changing, Alexander told Amelia, "Mom, I probably won't be back. Don't wait up for me; have an early night's sleep."

Amelia smiled and nodded, watching him drive away.

Zoey had prepared a lavish dinner and then went to ring the bell at Henry's place.

Henry opened the door to see Zoey's smiling face.

"Mr. Windsor, I made a lot of your favorite dishes tonight. Come over to my place for dinner," Zoey invited.

Henry's eyes softened. "Are you starting to fulfill your promise?"

"Of course, I said I'd invite you to dinner. But it's at home, not a five-star restaurant. Hope you don't mind," Zoey said, her eyes curving into crescent moons, looking stunning.

Henry's gaze deepened, and he felt an urge to push her against the wall and kiss her.

Just as he was about to act on his intentions, a chubby little hand grabbed his, and he looked down to see Travis.

Travis smiled up at him. "Come to our house for dinner. You've treated us twice, so it's our turn to treat you!"

Henry was pulled into Zoey's house by Travis.

As soon as he sat down at the dining table, the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it!" Travis jumped off his chair and ran to the door.

Zoey guessed who it might be, so she put down her utensils and walked to the door.

Standing outside, Alexander held a bouquet of pink tulips. Before looking inside, he gazed at the flowers and said affectionately, "Zoe, these tulips represent my eternal love for you."

Then he looked up, ready to hand the flowers to Zoey.

He was stunned, thinking, 'No one is there. Who opened the door? Could it be a ghost?'

"Who are you? Why are you calling my mom Zoe?" a childish voice asked, sounding a bit angry. Alexander instinctively looked down to see a little boy who resembled Zoey, glaring at him unhappily.

Alexander's affectionate expression cracked.

Seeing Zoey approaching the door, Alexander regained his composure. "Is this your godson?"

He preferred to believe this child was Zoey's godson.

Zoey calmly replied, "He's the younger one of my twins, my own flesh and blood."

Alexander was stunned, never expecting that Zoey, who had disappeared for three years, was now a mother of twins.

"Mom, is this guy stupid? How do you know someone like him?"