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"Tom, my photography work won an international gold award." Jane Lawson burst excitedly into Tom Howard's room. Overwhelmed with joy, she couldn't help but throw herself into his arms, just like she had countless times when she was little. But in the next moment, a heavy slap landed on her face. Hailey Bundred, who had just stepped out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel, delivered the slap before angrily pushing her away. "Jane, I'm still his official girlfriend, and yet you're throwing yourself at him like this. What's your intention? Are you so shameless that you have to seduce your brother?" Jane's face burned with pain. Her eyes brimmed with tears, but they didn't fall. Yes, how could she forget? Tom had a girlfriend now, and they were going to get married soon. Jane had been an orphan since childhood. Later, the Howard family had taken her in out of kindness, and Tom had spoiled her for many years. She had long grown used to clinging to him. She looked at Tom with a mix of grievance and hope in her eyes. Surely, he wouldn't let her be mistreated like this? But Tom's gaze was cold, his tone even colder. "Jane, you should know your place!" 'My place?' Jane let out a self-deprecating laugh. "Sorry! That was thoughtless of me!" She turned and fled in panic. The moment the door closed, she heard Hailey's voice. "Tom, I didn't mean to hit her. I just love you too much, and I couldn't hold back my jealousy." Tom's voice was indifferent. "It's fine. She really needed to wake up." Was that true? Jane returned to her room and dialed a number. "Mr. Westwood, I've decided to go to Eularo to further my career." On the other end of the line, Mr. Westwood laughed with delight. "You should've done this earlier! With your talent, you'd already be a world-famous photographer by now. When are you coming?" Jane thought for a moment and replied, "Probably in about 2 weeks." She needed some time to say goodbye to everything here. In truth, Hailey was Tom's secretary. Back then, Tom had placed several resumes in front of Jane. "Jane, help me choose one." Jane hesitated. "I don't really understand what to look for. Why not let the human resources department handle it?" But Tom said, "My secretary will probably be interacting with you often in the future. Pick someone you like, so it'll be more comfortable for you." Hailey was the one she had personally chosen to be Tom's secretary. What she hadn't expected was that she wasn't choosing a secretary but rather a future "sister-in-law" for herself. The next day, Hailey seemed to have forgotten about the previous incident and insisted on dragging Jane along to try on wedding dresses. "Help me take a look. How does this dress look? Your brother is so perfunctory—no matter which one I wear, he just says it looks good without giving any real opinion." Jane sighed. "It's your wedding dress. As long as you think it looks good, that's what matters." Hailey pouted and acted coquettishly. "Jane, you know my background isn't great. I'm afraid my taste isn't refined enough and I'll embarrass your brother. But you're different—you're our star photographer with impeccable taste!""I'm only good at photography and composition. I really don't know anything about wedding dresses." Hailey's expression dimmed, her tone tinged with a hint of grievance. "Jane, are you still not accepting me? It was my fault yesterday, I acted impulsively. I'm sorry, okay? Don't be mad at me." Jane opened her mouth to respond but couldn't find the right words to refute her. She didn't dislike Hailey, nor was she particularly angry. She was just struggling to understand how Tom, who used to dote on her endlessly, could suddenly fall for someone else. Hailey looked up at Tom, who stood to the side, and said considerately, "Tom, maybe we should postpone the wedding until Jane feels better about it." Tom frowned slightly. "We can't delay the wedding just because she's upset." Hailey pouted pitifully. "But she's your sister. I want her blessing." Tom paused for a moment before turning to Jane. His tone was slightly cold. "Jane, be sensible. Don't upset your sister-in-law." Jane turned her head away. "I didn't." Seeing the faint look of reproach on his face, Jane's eyes turned red. Back when Tom still pampered her, he was the one who couldn't bear to distance himself from her. When others were around, if she tried to step away from him even slightly, he would unhappily pull her back to his side. When she went to the countryside to take photos, he went with her. When she traveled to Afolia to photograph animal migrations, he went too. He had once said that no matter the time or place, he would always stand behind her. As long as Jane turned around, she would see him. Jane took a deep breath. "I'm sorry. I didn't handle things properly and caused a misunderstanding with Hailey. I'll be more cautious from now on." Tom nodded slightly. "Good, as long as you understand." Jane murmured in a soft voice, "You two continue with the wedding dress fitting. I'm not feeling well, so I'll head out first." As she turned and left the shop, tears streamed down her face. Jane wiped them away with the back of her hand, then pulled out her phone and booked a plane ticket. In 2 weeks, she would be boarding that flight and leaving this place forever. This meant that she would be leaving Tom as well.

Chapter 2 Chapter 2

Jane stayed out until the early hours of the morning before returning home. Making the decision to leave took only a moment, but over 20 years of feelings weren't something she could just erase. She wasn't strong enough to truly let go without looking back. To avoid regretting her decision, she thought it best to minimize her interactions with Tom during the remaining 2 weeks. When she returned to the Howard family's residence, the house was pitch dark. Jane didn't turn on the lights and dragged her exhausted body toward her bedroom. But a voice from the living room suddenly called out to her. "Jane." She turned and saw someone sitting on the sofa. "What is it, Miss Bundred?" Hailey was wearing a black lace camisole nightdress, sensually leaning against the armrest of the sofa. She smiled. "Tom bought this nightgown for me. Does it look good?" As she sat up straighter, the faint red marks on her body gradually became visible. Against the black lace, they appeared even more provocative and seductive. She lightly touched the marks on her neck and let out a soft moan, feigning pain as she complained coquettishly, "Your brother has no taste when it comes to picking wedding dresses, but his taste in nightwear is impeccable. He said I look so good in this that he couldn't hold himself back." Jane stood on the staircase, looking down coldly at her performance. She curved her lips into a mocking smile. "Stop it, Hailey.""Stop what?""Your lust." Hailey burst into laughter. "But your brother likes it when I'm lustful. The moment he got home, he couldn't wait for me to change into this nightgown, and then…""You don't have to continue. I don't want to hear it.""Whether you want to or not, it's the truth. He's obsessed with my body. So what if you've had over 20 years of feelings for him? Men will always choose the one who pleases them in bed." Jane had no patience for further conversation. She turned and said, "Keep performing your little show. I'm not interested in watching." But Hailey wasn't done. She lifted her dress and chased after Jane. "From this far, you probably can't see the marks your brother left on me. Jane, don't go. Come take a good look…" As she spoke, Hailey caught up and grabbed Jane's arm. A wave of nausea surged up in Jane's stomach, and she instinctively pulled away. "Don't touch me!" Not far away, Tom emerged from his bedroom. "What are you two talking about so late at night?" Just as Jane was about to explain, Hailey shot her a sly smile before immediately morphing her expression into one of terror. "Ah—!" Hailey tumbled down the stairs. "Hailey!" Tom put down the glass of milk he was holding and rushed over, scooping Hailey into his arms. "Are you okay?" Hailey lay weakly in his embrace, speaking softly, "I'm fine. Don't blame Jane. She didn't mean to." Tom looked up at Jane, his gaze filled with disappointment. "Jane, no matter how dissatisfied you are with Hailey, you shouldn't have pushed her down the stairs! Do you know how dangerous that was?" When he turned back to Hailey, his tone became one of tender concern. He leaned down and gently picked her up. "Let's go back to the room. I need to check if you're hurt." Hailey blushed and said coquettishly, "In the future, let's not be so affectionate in front of Jane. It's normal for a younger sister to be possessive of her brother. You used to spoil only her, and now I've suddenly appeared—it's hard for her to accept. We need to be more considerate of her feelings and give her time to get used to it.""She'll have to get used to it sooner or later," Tom said coldly. He carried Hailey steadily back to their room, and as he did, Hailey turned her head and flashed Jane a victorious "V" sign. Jane suddenly felt like the world had become unrecognizable. Hailey's arrival had shattered her world into pieces. She couldn't understand why Tom would fall for someone like Hailey. Was it, as Hailey claimed, that in the choice between love and lust, men would always choose lust? Jane didn't know. And now, she didn't want to know. The next morning, Jane went to the magazine office. She had been a columnist photographer there for three years and had great relationships with her colleagues. The editor-in-chief, Jordan Robinson, was surprised to receive her resignation letter. "Is this about your salary? If so, just say the word, and I'll talk to the director." Jane smiled and shook her head. "Thank you, Mr. Robinson, but it's not about the salary.""Then why are you leaving?""I have other plans." Jordan smiled knowingly. "Oh, I see. You're planning to marry Tom and become Mrs. Howard, right? It makes sense. He's been picking you up and dropping you off every day for years, rain or shine. He clearly cherishes you. If you're marrying him, that's a good thing—I won't stand in your way." Hearing the first half of his comment, Jane wanted to explain. Tom was indeed getting married, but the bride wasn't her. But by the time Jordan finished, she no longer felt like clarifying. The entanglement between her, Tom, and Hailey was too complicated to explain in a few words. All she wanted now was to complete her resignation process quickly and leave this sad place in two weeks. "Oh, Jane, what date is the wedding? Be sure to send me an invitation so I can toast to your happiness!" Jane gave an awkward smile. At that moment, the receptionist, Wendy, excitedly knocked on the door and peeked her head in. "Jane, your boyfriend is here to pick you up again! And he's brought a surprise this time!"

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Jane walked out of the magazine office and immediately saw Tom leaning against his black Cullinan, lost in thought. As she approached, she finally understood what Wendy meant by "a surprise." The interior of the black car was filled with bright red roses, blooming vibrantly. Except for the passenger seat, the backseat and the trunk were completely stuffed with roses. Behind her, she could still hear the voices of a few close female colleagues from the office. They were hiding behind the company sign, sneaking glances in their direction, giggling and nudging each other. Whenever Tom came to pick her up, he often brought her something she liked. Cakes, drinks, or a variety of snacks she enjoyed. Her colleagues had seen it many times, but they still teased her every time. "Whenever your boyfriend shows up, the whole office gets a treat. We're really benefiting from you, Jane!" Jane always tacitly acknowledged these remarks, brushing them off with a smile. She would then share whatever Tom brought with everyone. Now, they were probably all waiting for a chance to divide up the roses in his car. She called out, "Tom." Tom lifted his head, but his expression was unpleasant, his demeanor still icy. "Show some respect. I'm your brother." Jane froze for a moment. Then she slowly nodded. "Okay.""I was too harsh last night. Don't take it to heart.""Okay.""But you're not a child anymore. Pushing someone down the stairs like that is dangerous. Don't ever do it again." Jane looked up in disbelief, her anger bubbling over. "So, you're here today to interrogate me?" Tom's expression darkened. "You still don't realize what you did wrong, do you?""Tom, you've known me for over 20 years. Even if I really wanted to harm her, I wouldn't be stupid enough to do it in my own house!" Jane shouted in frustration but instantly regretted it. What was the point? She was leaving anyway. No matter how much she explained, it wouldn't change anything. "Forget it. Leave. Stop bothering me at work." When Jane returned to the entrance of the workplace, her previously cheerful colleagues seemed to notice something was wrong and looked at her with concern. "Jane, did you have a quarrel with him?""Don't be mad. He brought all those roses to apologize. Give him a chance!""Exactly, Jane, you're so lucky, but you don't even realize it. A boyfriend like him is one in a million!" Jane kept a neutral expression and said quietly, "Stop crowding around. Get back to work." Her strong photography skills gave her a respected voice in the magazine office. The younger colleagues listened to her, reluctantly returning to their desks, looking disappointed. Wendy, who was the closest to her, tugged on her sleeve and asked softly, "Jane, can I ask for just one rose? I saw his car was full of flowers, and even prepared a vase." Jane felt a headache coming on. "I'll buy you one myself later. I won't let your vase sit empty." Back at her desk, she was still distracted and irritated. She tried to process some photos she had taken earlier, but her phone buzzed. [Image] [Image] [Image] [Which one do you like best? Blushing shy face.jpg] Hailey had sent several pictures of various nightgown styles. Rather than nightgowns, they looked more like lingerie. The designs revealed far too much, leaving little to the imagination. Moments later, the messages were all deleted. Hailey. [Sorry! Sent it to the wrong person.] Jane turned off her phone and shoved it into the drawer. They both knew Hailey hadn't sent it to the wrong person. She did it on purpose. It wasn't until after work that Jane retrieved her phone and turned it back on. There were no missed calls. No texts. No WhatsApp messages. Nothing. Before, if she didn't respond for more than half an hour, Tom would call her nonstop or rush to the office to find her. Now, he didn't. Her Twitter feed notified her of a new post. When she opened it, the scene was all too familiar— The black Cullinan, filled with vibrant red roses. Hailey was holding a large bouquet, standing in front of the car with a radiant smile. The caption read: [Thank you, my love. This is the best birthday gift I've ever received.] 'Oh, so, today is Hailey's birthday,' thought Jane. Everything in the car had been prepared for Hailey. After work, Jane didn't feel like going home. But Tom’s mother, Linda Howard, called her, worried. "Jane, why are you working so late these days? It's not safe for a young girl like you. I'll have Tom pick you up." Jane no longer wanted to ride in his car. Neither the passenger seat nor the roses belonged to her anymore. "There's no need, Linda. I'll take a cab home.""Alright then. Stay safe, dear." Jane hailed a ride and returned home, only to find Tom and Hailey already there. Hailey was dragging a large suitcase out of her room. "Jane, you're back!" Jane was instantly furious. "Who gave you permission to go into my room?"

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Tom immediately slammed his cup down heavily and said, "I gave her permission. What's the problem?" Jane stared at him, anger simmering. "Without my permission, what right does she have to enter my room and touch my things?""Jane, this is the Howard family's residence. Hailey is my fiancee. She can enter any room in the Howard family's residence as she pleases." Jane felt as though a bucket of cold water had been dumped over her. Hailey softly "scolded" him, her voice gentle. "Tom, how could you talk to Jane like that? You'll make her sad." Then she turned to Jane and explained, "Jane, the household staff told me that Tom's clothes and shoes had always been stored in your room. You've got so many clothes, and he was taking up half your closet, leaving no space for you. So I took the initiative to move all his clothes to our bedroom." Jane recalled how clingy Tom used to be with her. Because of him, she had never even received a love letter in her entire life. He had scared off any potential admirers. Later, he had even moved his clothes into her bedroom, claiming it was so she could choose his outfits and ties every morning. She knew his wardrobe better than he did. Jane quickly ran upstairs and dashed into her room. The chaos inside made her think her room had been ransacked by burglars. Her clothes, shoes, and makeup were strewn everywhere, the mess overwhelming. Pointing at the disaster, she angrily questioned Hailey, "Is this how you 'move clothes'?" Hailey's eyes turned red, and she stammered, "I'm sorry, Jane, it was an accident...""An accident that left my room looking like a mess? Your accidents are truly extraordinary!" Tom frowned and reprimanded her. "Jane, watch your tone!" Jane let out a bitter laugh. "So, even when I've done nothing wrong, it's still my fault, isn't it?""Hailey is your future sister-in-law. You should respect her.""Tom, why don't you come and see for yourself?" Tom walked upstairs, and for a brief moment, his expression froze when he saw the mess. But only for a moment. The next second, he looked at Hailey with a fond smile and chuckled. "Let's leave the cleaning to the servants from now on.""But I don't want anyone else touching my clothes, especially... my nightgowns." She emphasized the word "nightgowns," her cheeks flushing a deep red. Tom nodded helplessly. "Alright, I'll handle it from now on. You can just sit back and relax, okay?" Hailey playfully stuck out her tongue. "Tom, am I a bit silly?""It's fine. With me here, you can be as silly as you want." Jane closed her eyes, overwhelmed by disgust. She had never hated the notion of a resignation notice period more. If it weren't for it, she would already be on the other side of the ocean, free from this nauseating scene. "Jane, tell me how much Hailey damaged—clothes, equipment, everything. I'll compensate you." Jane couldn't help but laugh. Tom was going to solve the problem by paying her money? He was using such a solution on Jane? Hailey even nudged her arm and whispered, "Jane, you can ask for more. He’ll pay you whatever the amount you come up with because I was the one who caused the mess." Tom looked at Hailey indulgently. "Are you siding with an ousider to rip your husband off?" Hailey made a silly face. "Well, I'll soon be Jane's sister-in-law. Since I’m older, then I’ll have to take care of her!" Jane sneered. ‘Siding with outsiders? I’m the outsider now?’ Yes, they were the closest pair now. She, an adopted daughter of the Howard family, was indeed nothing more than an outsider. Her phone suddenly rang. It was Mr. Westwood. Forcing herself to calm down, she answered, "Mr. Westwood?" Mr. Westwood's voice came through the line. "Jane, I remember that your bird photography project was exceptional. The magazine's editor-in-chief wants to see the original negatives. Can you send them over?""Of course, Mr. Westwood. Just give me a moment." Jane returned to her room. She habitually stored her negatives in a locked drawer. When she reached for the key, she realized the cabinet was wet. "Jane, I'm so sorry," Hailey chimed in from behind her. "I accidentally spilled coffee earlier. I didn't want to stain your cabinet, so I cleaned it with water..." The more Jane listened, the colder her heart grew. Ignoring Hailey, she quickly unlocked the drawer. When she pulled it open, her heart sank completely. Rows upon rows of negatives were soaked. Some had already unraveled, others were discolored, and many were tangled together. The water had turned brown from the damage. These were three years' worth of photography work—all destroyed. Jane trembled with anger, unable to speak. At some point, Tom had entered the room. When he saw the state of the drawer, he said indifferently, "Calculate the cost of these negatives. I'll pay for them as well for Hailey." Jane finally exploded. "Can she even afford it? She might not have any idea what these negatives mean to me but do you not know either?" Tom frowned slightly. "The negatives are ruined now. Losing your temper won't change that. Hailey only wanted to help me organize my clothes. Spilling the coffee was just an accident.""An accident? So an accident just wipes everything clean? If you accidentally kill someone while driving, is a simple apology enough to settle it?""Jane!" Tom's tone turned harsh. "Don't be unreasonable. Negatives and human lives aren't the same! If the photos are gone, just take more. It's not that serious." On the other end of the phone, Mr. Westwood, concerned by the raised voices, asked, "Jane, is everything okay at home?" Jane took a deep breath and replied, "Mr. Westwood, I'm afraid I can't provide the negatives for now. I'll find time to retake the photos and send them to you.""That's fine. Don't rush. The visa process will take at least 2 weeks anyway.""Alright." Tom, catching the word "visa," asked sharply, "Visa? Are you going abroad?"

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Jane hung up the phone. She calmed herself for a moment, then silently began cleaning up the mess on the floor. "Mr. Westwood's visa expired. He's too old to travel back and forth, so he asked me to help him with it." Tom asked suspiciously, "Isn't Mr. Westwood's daughter in the country? Why doesn't he ask her to handle it?" Jane replied sharply, "Why don't you give his daughter a call and ask her?""I don’t have the time.""Then stop asking so many questions." Jane spent the entire night tidying up the bedroom. Jane decided not to take the clothes and shoes that were ruined by Hailey away. She simply piled them up in the corner of the wardrobe. She managed to save a few rolls of film. However, the negatives had been soaked in water, causing severe distortion, so they were no longer usable. As for the bottles and jars of cosmetics, the liquids were mostly drained, and the powders had been soaked through, rendering them unusable as well. Hailey. [Today is just a warning.] Hailey sent her a message. It stayed for two minutes. Just before the two-minute mark, it was recalled. This way, Jane could still see it but there would be no evidence left behind. However, after the previous incident, Jane had been cautious. The moment she received the message, she took a screenshot. She sneered and sent the screenshot to Hailey. This time, Hailey did not respond for a long while. Jane truly wanted to laugh. Did she really think her tricks could work repeatedly without her being on guard at all? Hailey was underestimating her too much. After about ten minutes, Hailey finally replied. Hailey. [What’s the meaning of this?] Jane. [Nothing, just a warning.] After sending this, she turned off her phone. She didn’t care if Hailey would recall her messages or not. She no longer cared about how Tom would react after seeing it. Since the day she decided to leave, she should no longer have any expectations from him. The next morning, during breakfast, Linda noticed that Jane’s face looked off and asked with concern, "Jane, did you not sleep all night? Why do you look so bad?" Jane muttered nodded and said, "I didn't sleep well, but it's fine. A few days of rest and I'll be fine." Linda said, "That's right, you need to take good care of yourself these days. You'll be busy with Tom's wedding." Jane looked up. "Has their wedding been set for a date?""Yes, it's next weekend. Didn't Tom tell you? That boy used to tell you everything, even the smallest matters, but he didn't mention such a big event like his wedding. I can’t believe that..." Next weekend. Jane looked at the calendar. That day happened to be the day she was leaving. At that moment, Tom and Hailey came out of the bedroom. Hailey acted as though nothing had happened, smiling and greeting Jane. "Jane, I've talked it over with Tom. You're going to be the chief photographer for our wedding. You have to make me look good in the photos." Jane directly refused, "I have something to do that day. I can't come." Hailey pouted her lips. "Are you still angry about what happened yesterday? I'm sorry, I apologize... If you're still mad, I... I'll kneel and apologize to you..." She bent down slightly as if to kneel. Tom immediately grabbed Hailey. "There’s no need for this." Seeing this, Linda stepped in to smooth things over. "Hailey, there's no need for this. Jane cherishes her films the most. She's definitely upset, but there's no need for kneeling." Hailey said, feeling wronged, "I just feel like I can't do anything right. I'm really sorry, Jane." Tom comforted her. "Just be more careful in the future. Now, let's eat. Weren't you just complaining about being hungry?" Hailey smiled and stuck out her tongue. "Well, that's because of you! If you hadn't insisted on making a scene this morning... I wouldn't be so tired and hungry.""Alright, it's all my fault. Now sit down and eat." Tom pulled out her chair and helped her sit down, even personally placing a napkin on her. Once she was settled, he sat down beside her. While spreading jam on a slice of bread, he said, "Jane, my wedding is next weekend. Whatever you have planned, cancel it. Come be the photographer for our wedding. It'll be a way to honor the friendship we've had for over 20 years." The doorbell suddenly rang. The servant went to answer it, and a woman they didn't recognize stood outside. "May I ask who you are looking for?" The visitor was a plain-looking middle-aged woman, smiling as she said, "Hello, is Ms. Lawson here? I'm from a charity organization. She contacted me and said she wanted to donate a batch of clothes to the poor in the mountains. We had arranged for me to pick them up today." Jane immediately stood up. "I'm Jane. I've packed all the clothes. I’ll fetch them for you right away." She went upstairs, packed all her clothes into several large bags, and handed them to the middle-aged woman. The woman expressed her gratitude. "Thank you, Ms. Lawson, for your kindness. The weather is getting colder, and many girls in the mountains don't have enough clothes to get through the winter. These clothes will help a lot of people.""It's nothing. Please make sure to deliver them to them as soon as possible.""Thank you, rest assured...""Wait—" Tom suddenly walked over, looking confused. He looked down at the six or seven large bags of clothes on the floor, furrowing his brows. "Did you donate all your clothes?"

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Linda was also a bit surprised. "Jane, even if you want to show some kindness, we could have just donated money. Why donate all the clothes? It's getting cold, what will you wear?" Jane looked at Tom, gave a light smile, and said, "Didn't you say you'd help Hailey compensate me? These clothes are old, I don't want them anymore. With the money, I'll buy new ones. Is that okay?" Tom looked at her for a while and nodded. "Fine, how much do you want? I'll transfer it to you right now." Jane held up two fingers. Tom asked, "200 thousand? Sure.""No.""2 million?" Hailey suddenly got anxious. "How can a few pieces of clothing be worth 2 million?" Jane gave her a cold look and then said to Tom, "20 cents." These clothes were the ones Tom had insisted on buying for her before. Now that she had decided to leave, she didn't want to take his things, let alone his money. As he himself had said, this was the Howard family, and she was an outsider. 20 cents, transaction complete. More than 20 years of relationship, written off in one stroke. Tom looked slightly impatient. "Jane, what exactly do you want to do?""Are you going to make the transfer or not? If you are, just transfer the money. If not, forget it." Tom pondered for a moment and still transferred the money. He said, "The promise has been fulfilled. Consider this my compensation for Hailey. Don't let this issue affect your relationship with her in the future." Jane looked at the 20 cents that had appeared in her bank account and gave a slight smile. "Don't worry, it will never happen again.""And about our wedding, you must come as the photographer. It's Hailey's wish." Jane thought for a moment, her flight was in the evening. It would be their wedding night. So she nodded. "Alright." In the following days, Jane hardly returned to the Howard family. She went to the countryside, took a new set of bird photos, and sent them to Mr. Westwood. Mr. Westwood was very excited after seeing them and immediately gave a video call. "Jane, your composition and color have improved even more! Several magazines here are competing for your work. Once you arrive, we can meet and pick one!" Feeling reassured by the recognition, Jane was happy. "Alright, thank you, Mr. Westwood. By the way, did you talk to your brother? Has he agreed to let you develop your career in Eularo?" Jane smiled. "He's actually very supportive of it.""That's good. Now there are no worries. I thought convincing him would be a hassle..." Jane asked Mr. Westwood for the address and sent all her equipment ahead. Mr. Westwood would keep it for her until she arrived, then she could pick it up from his house. On the day of Tom and Hailey's wedding, she asked the wedding planning company for their camera. Hailey had got what she wanted, marrying into an affluent family. She was unable to hide her smugness. Especially when Jane was taking photos, she posed like a winner. Tom was chatting with the guests, but she wouldn't let him be, insisting that he come back and accompany her for the photos. Linda, feeling sorry for Jane, advised, "Hailey, we've taken so many photos already. Let Jane rest for a bit." Hailey said, "Jane is so talented. How could she be tired after taking so few photos? Right, Jane?" Linda could no longer tolerate it and said irritably, "Let the photographer from the wedding company take the pictures. Jane really needs a break.""But no photographer from the company can compare to Jane! This is the most important day of my life, and I must have Jane capture our happiest moment." Jane didn't say anything. After taking the last photo, she directly returned the camera to the wedding company. She turned and walked away. Linda hurried after her. "Jane, where are you going?" Jane smiled. "Linda, from now on, Hailey will be taking care of Tom. You need to take care of yourself too.""You're my daughter as well, and I still have you." Jane smiled and took Linda's hand. "Yes, I will always be your daughter." Linda sighed. "Jane, once... I really thought you would become my daughter-in-law and call me 'Mom'. Who would have thought Tom...""Alright, Linda, let's not talk about this anymore.""Okay, we won't." The phone rang, it was Mr. Westwood. "Jane, have you arrived at the airport? What time does your flight land? I'll come with my wife to pick you up.""I'm about to head there now.""Alright, we'll see you in eight hours.""Okay." After hanging up, she checked the time. It was almost time to go to the airport. Jane didn't even return to the Howard family. She took a taxi directly to the airport. While in waiting in the queue to board the plane, Hailey sent her another message. Hailey. [Thank you for personally taking the photos of me and Tom. We both really like them. In the future, please remember that I’m your sister-in-law.] Hailey. [JAne, I hope we get along well in the future. Victory.jpg] Jane sneered and took a screenshot. This time, she sent the screenshot directly to Tom. Jane. [Tom, congratulations on your marriage. Goodbye and we won’t meet again.] After sending it, she blocked both Tom and Hailey. From now on, they would be permanently removed from her world. The flight attendant smiled and greeted her. "Ma'am, have a pleasant flight." Jane politely smiled in return. "Thank you, I'm very happy." Then, without looking back, she boarded the plane.