Chapter 69

Henry grinned and strolled in, carrying the twins.

"Zoey, why don't you go change your clothes first? I'll hang out with these two for a bit," he said.

Zoey gave them a complicated look, nodded at Henry, and headed to her bedroom.

While she was changing, Claire snuck in and startled her. "Zoey."

Zoey jumped. "Geez, Claire! Do you always have to sneak up on people?"

Claire gave an apologetic smile. "Sorry, Zoey. But listen, I think Mr. Windsor really likes Gabriel and Travis. He doesn't care that you're a single mom, and he's such a catch. You should really consider marrying him."

Zoey sighed. "Didn't I say..."

Claire quickly put a finger to Zoey's lips. "Remember, just the other night, Mr. Windsor helped you out. Without him, could you and Manuel have saved those three girls so easily?"

She added, "And what about the three bodies? The Jimenez Family in Starlight City has been quiet. Do you really think it's just because Miguel's crimes were exposed? I bet Mr. Windsor had a hand in that."

Zoey knew Claire was right. If Henry hadn't stepped in, the Jimenez Family wouldn't have stayed silent.

Zoey finished changing and said, "Alexander's mom is at Mr. Windsor's place. I think she's here to return the illegal evidence against Arthur. I'll head out first."

Claire could tell Zoey was wavering, even if she didn't say it out loud. Maybe a wedding wasn't too far off.

"Mom, Henry said he's taking us to the amusement park later. Isn't that awesome?" Travis shouted excitedly as Zoey came out.

She looked at Henry. "Mr. Windsor, did they bug you to go? You don't have to. I was planning to take them today anyway."

Henry shook his head. "They didn't ask. I offered. After we finish up here, we'll all go to the amusement park together."

Seeing Henry was genuinely willing, Zoey smiled and nodded. "Alright."

Henry put Gabriel and Travis down and took Zoey to his place.

As soon as they opened the door, Amelia, who had been anxiously waiting on the sofa, jumped up.

"Zoey, you're here."

Amelia's attitude had changed. She now had a nervous, ingratiating smile, clearly uneasy because of Henry.

"Amelia, sit down, please," Zoey said with her usual smile, not treating Amelia any differently despite Henry's support. Amelia felt a bit relieved.

She still believed Zoey was perfect for Alexander, but she knew she had to push that thought aside.

After all, Zoey was already Henry's girl. If they tied the knot in the future, Zoey would be her elder.

Amelia took a deep breath, pulled out a USB drive and a bankbook from her bag.

"This USB drive has all the dirt on Arthur's illegal activities over the years," Amelia said. "And this bank card was given to me by your mom a month before she passed. It has two hundred million dollars in it, and she wanted me to give it to you when you turned eighteen."

She added, "If you hadn't disappeared back then, you would've had this card a long time ago."

Zoey expected Amelia to hand over the evidence against Arthur, but she never imagined she'd also have a bank card left by her mom, Odette.

Thinking about losing her mom at just three years old, Zoey's eyes filled with tears. "Amelia, did my mom say anything when she gave you the bank card?"

Amelia thought for a moment and then said, "She hoped you could live happily."

Tears streamed down Zoey's face.

Did Odette leave her this money because she knew Arthur couldn't be trusted?

How amazing it would be if Odette were still alive.

Many memories from when she was three had faded, but she could still remember feeling of being held in Odette's arms. Her memories of Arthur were vague, like he was never really there.

It was only after Odette's death that Arthur became more present in her life, but those memories were so unpleasant that they were better left forgotten.

"Zoey, keep these things safe. Your mother was an incredible woman. I never thought she'd pass away a month after giving me the bank card. Otherwise, we could've been great friends."

Amelia wiped her eyes, looking genuinely sad.

Hearing Amelia's words, Zoey felt a pang of doubt.

Why did Odette suddenly give Amelia a bank card worth two hundred million dollars, like she knew she was going to die?

Before Zoey could think more about it, Henry's cold voice cut in. "If you didn't have time to give it to Zoey three years ago, then why didn't you hand it over when she came back? Instead, you used Arthur's illegal activities to blackmail Zoey into being with Alexander."

He added, "Amelia, do you think giving the bank card now will erase the past? Don't forget, Zoey's mother saved your life. And yet, you tried to take the two hundred million dollars she left for Zoey and even forced her to marry that jerk Alexander?"

With Henry's harsh words, Amelia's face turned ghostly pale.

She regretted it deeply; she shouldn't have been greedy for that two hundred million dollars.

No one could've predicted Zoey would end up with Henry.

"Mr. Windsor, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been greedy," Amelia quickly admitted.

Henry's face remained icy. "The person you should apologize to isn't me."

Hearing this, Amelia got up from the sofa, walked over to Zoey, and bowed deeply. "Zoey, I'm sorry. And I failed to guide Alexander well. Please forgive me, okay?"