Samuel and Bryan seemed surprised that I would say such a thing, and almost simultaneously looked at me in astonishment.

Bryan frowned angrily, "Mom, what are you still making a fuss about? Even if I give you a way out, you still don't know how to appreciate it!"

Samuel immediately furrowed his brows, "Rachel, we have had a relationship for many years, and we have Bryan. Can't you apologize to Winnie for us?"

Samuel's words made me laugh.

At this point, he was talking about our relationship. If he really cared about this, he wouldn't have ruined the Williams family and pushed me to the brink of ruin just to please Winnie!

At that time, we had just returned to New York. My father couldn't bear the blow and died of a heart attack in anger. My mother also became seriously ill and needed medical treatment, but we were already bankrupt. Where could we get the money?

To save my mother, I had to work in high-end nightclubs.

I used to be the daughter of the Williams family, and many people in the upper-middle class knew me. There were also many dandies who pursued me.

Since our family was bankrupt, they wouldn't let me go easily.

I drank until my stomach bled, being humiliated and insulted. Someone even forced me to kneel to lick the spilled drinks from the ground and pressed cigarette butts on my body.

I endured the humiliation, just to save my father's life!

Until that time, I was deliberately intoxicated by them.

In a blur, I felt countless hands tearing at my clothes. No matter how I struggled or called for help, it was in vain.

I came to work, but I never thought of selling myself!

I fumbled, grabbed a bottle, and smashed it hard on the head of the person.

The screams pierced my eardrums, and I stumbled out, ignoring everything. But just as my blood was about to grab the door of the private room, my scalp suddenly tore with pain!

A dull sound rang out.

Someone grabbed my hair and pulled it back forcefully, and my body fell heavily to the ground.

A sudden force pressed down on me, and the glass shards behind me instantly pierced my skin, deeply embedding into my body.

The pungent smell of alcohol wandered around my neck and chest, and several restless hands shamelessly touched my thighs and my body, and it seemed like they were about to touch my private part.

The persistence in my heart collapsed in an instant, and my hand accidentally grabbed a piece of debris. I closed my eyes in despair, wanting to die with these people.

Suddenly, the door was kicked open, and in the next moment, a scream!

The man pressing on me was kicked away by someone.

I looked up and met a cold and stern face.

He took off his suit and gently put it on me. The long-lost kindness suddenly made my cold heart feel a trace of warmth, and inexplicably, I wanted to hold onto him, as if he was the only excuse for me to survive as a person on the brink of death.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Hearing his words, I burst into tears instantly. Before losing consciousness, I only managed to hold his hand tightly and anxiously said, "Please save me."

It was like a cliche story. I used to sneer at it and didn't believe it. But when it really happened, I felt it was so unreal. When I woke up again and saw the man, I confirmed it.

I wasn't dreaming.

I really met a hero.

His name was Nate Ford. He stayed away from womanizing and was also solitary and ruthless.

But he saved me and my mother, and gave me a grand wedding.

After we got married, he doted on me to the extreme. He cooked for me, took care of my daily life, and almost gave me everything.

Whether at home or outside, he was always the same nice husband.

He said that he would avenge me. So he wouldn't let anyone who harmed my family go unpunished!

The warm life and considerate love almost made me forget the pain in Detroit.

A year later, I gave birth to our son Mason and then joined the Ford Group as their chief designer.

Half a year ago, Nate and I started to make those who harmed me and caused the bankruptcy of the Williams Group in Detroit. We wanted them to pay the price!

Originally, I should have gone to Detroit with them, but because of my physical discomfort and my sick mother, I temporarily stayed behind and only let my son go first.

A few days ago, Nate called and sent someone to pick me up.

Because he had started to take action, he wanted me to witness those people going to hell with my own eyes!

Thinking about what Samuel would face next, a slight smile crossed my mind.

Looking at them with disdain, I said coldly, "Samuel, we divorced six years ago. I have nothing to do with you anymore. Why should I apologize to Winnie for you? Are you out of your mind today?"

Bryan asked incredulously, "Mom, why don't you understand me and my dad? We want us three to reunite as a family!"

I looked at him contemptuously and said, "Hasn't your family already reunited? Also, your mom is in Detroit, but this is New York. You've come to the wrong place. Don't block my way. Move aside!"

After speaking, I pushed them away and walked forward.

Bryan looked at me in shock.

In the past, I wouldn't even say anything harsh to him, let alone push him.

Samuel was equally incredulous and shouted, "Rachel, we have booked a flight for tomorrow morning. I hope you can go back to Detroit with us!"

"A family reunion?"

I was afraid they just wanted me, their free nanny to go back to serve them without any regrets!

I didn't bother to talk with them but quickly bought some preserved fruits that my son liked. Then I went home to pack.

However, I didn't expect the coincidence to happen. Nate actually booked me a flight ticket on the same flight as Samuel and Bryan.

When I arrived with my luggage, Samuel and Bryan saw me, and they both smiled.

Bryan glanced at my luggage and sneered, "Mom, it's been six years. How come you still have this habit of saying one thing and meaning another? When will you change this bad habit?

You wanted to go back to Detroit with us, but you turned us down in the first beginning."

Samuel pretended to be mad, and he said, "Bryan, you can't give your mom an attitude. She just loves us so much. Rachel, you..."

"You're nuts."

Hearing my words, Samuel was a bit shocked. I just ignored them and passed by them to the security check.

I had to admit I loved them so much that I could hardly think of myself.

In the past, I was a talented and promising designer.

Because of them, I gave up my dream and career. Samuel thought his career mattered more than mine, and that I was just wasting my time.

I loved him and gave him the chance to manipulate me. I became a 24/7 housewife, doing my best to take care of my husband and my son.

But at this time, I didn't love them anymore. They meant nothing to me.

After the security check, I went to the VIP lounge. As soon as I arrived, Bryan came over, sat down, and started nagging.

"Mom, since you choose to come back with us, there are some things I need to make clear with you. First of all, when you go back, you must apologize to Auntie Winnie. As long as she forgives you, we will let bygones be bygones.

Also, you shouldn't be petty like before. You have to accept Auntie Winnie living in our house, um... she is already living in your bedroom now. So when you go back, you can live in the nanny's room. Be more generous, and take good care of us. Dad and I will still love you as before."

I didn't want to talk to him anymore.

After not seeing each other for a few years, his values had been completely twisted by Winnie. He was completely following her blindly, and there was no hope for him.

I didn't want to talk to him, but he didn't stop causing a scene.

He opened the handbag next to me without any regard for me, took out the preserved fruit and put it in his mouth.

But soon, he spat it out.

"Bah! It's so sweet. Mom, it's only been six years, but you have forgotten that I don't like sweet things? Really, even Auntie Winnie cared about me more than you. She remembers all my preferences. And this peanut pastry, don't you know I'm allergic to peanuts? Are you trying to kill me?"

My face darkened, "These are not prepared for you. Haven't she told you that taking others' things without permission is stealing?"

Bryan angrily grabbed the bag of preserved fruit and threw it on the ground, saying angrily, "You have no right to judge Auntie Winnie! She has made up for the lack of motherly love for me all these years! But you, you ran away so far without caring about me. Look at you, do you look like a mother?"

"Then don't call me mom anymore. I have a son, but it's not you."

Ignoring his stunned look, I took the handbag and prepared to zip it up. Unexpectedly, Bryan quickly snatched the coat that I personally designed and made for Mason, and put it on himself without any regard for me.

In the past, I had specially designed and made clothes for them, but they always despised them.

They scolded me for having no taste and for embarrassing them.

They scolded me for having unrealistic ideas to be a designer.

They said that no one would want to wear the things I designed.

Bryan even tore up the clothes I made for him with scissors and stepped on them.

But they treated Winnie differently. Even if she just played a random tune for them, it would be great.

Bryan gestured a few times and then casually threw it aside when it didn't fit on him.

"Mom, it's been so many years. Why are you still so lame? I've told you so many times that no one wants the shit you make. It's been six years, but why did you make it so small? Are you cursing me for not growing taller? You're really malicious."

I carefully fold the clothes and put them back in the bag.

If it weren't for not wanting to embarrass Nate in public, I would have slapped him in the face!

What a shameless person he was!

I can make a roast pork better than him!

I silently told myself not to get angry. I got up and walked away, sitting directly tens of meters away from them.

But I didn't expect that this father and son were like a sticky plaster.

On the plane, even though I didn't sit with them, they tried every means to change seats and sat next to me.

Samuel sighed, "Rachel, since you're back, can't you lower your head and apologize to me and our son? Winnie's father was killed because of your family, but she doesn't hold a grudge against you. She even helps take care of Bryan and advises me to take you back. Can't you learn from her generosity and understanding?"

I closed my eyes and didn't say a word.

Seeing this, Bryan hurriedly chimed in, "Mom, Auntie Winnie doesn't have any family anymore. She only has us. As long as you don't have the same petty mind as before and get along well with her, our family will live happily together..."

I really wanted to kick them out of the plane!

I clenched my fist and looked at them expressionlessly, saying, "I have my own family. Why do I need to join your family?"

Samuel heard my words and thought I was still throwing a tantrum. He looked helpless and said, "Rachel, Williams Group has already closed down. Your parents have always been living in New York, right? You only have us in Detroit, and we are your family."

I smiled and said, "I'm going back to my own home. I've told you I have my own family."

Samuel and his son looked at me as if they had heard a big joke, laughing and saying nothing, Until the plane landed in Detroit.

As soon as I walked out of the gate, I saw a small figure rushing towards me.

Mason jumped into my arms and affectionately rubbed his head against mine, sweetly calling out, "Mom! You're finally back. Dad and I missed you so much!"

Samuel and Bryan's faces changed instantly when they heard this, and their eyes looked at us at the same time.