Chapter 341 The two children belong to the Valdemar Family, they must stay
Considering many possibilities, Cheryl thought maybe Albert used force or that Yvette's heart was still with him. But she never imagined it was David who drugged Yvette, leading to her accidentally making love with Albert.
This baffling situation left Cheryl stunned for a long time before she finally came to her senses.
But she still found it hard to believe. "You said it was David?"
Yvette answered, "Yes."
Cheryl was puzzled. "What exactly happened?"
Biting her pale lower lip, Yvette knew she couldn't hide the truth. Rather than be misunderstood forever, she decided to reveal everything. She helped Cheryl sit on the sofa, then sat beside her, just like years ago in the Valdemar Family, and began to tell the story she had buried in her heart.
Yvette explained, "Before the incident, when I said goodbye to you, I genuinely wanted to leave Luken to further my studies. I was thinking of becoming a surgeon who saves lives. But then, something happened."
Cheryl frowned and asked her, "Where did you go after the incident?"
"I jumped into the river to escape and was rescued by David." Yvette's eyes were filled with complex emotions, but her tone was extremely calm. "Although I woke up, I had lost my memory."
Cheryl repeated, somewhat moved, "Lost your memory."
"I didn't remember anything, so when David said I was his wife, I believed him and decided to live that way." Thinking of those days of being deceived, Yvette's eyes still showed an undeniable sadness. "But living without knowing who I was was too painful. I wanted to return to Luken to find out who I was. You should know what happened after I returned to the country."
Yvette lowered her eyes and gave a bitter smile. "I was clearly Albert's wife, but also David's wife. I didn't want to be caught between the two brothers, but I didn't know how to end it. I know I brought shame upon myself and the Valdemar Family."
Cheryl's expression changed several times, the burning anger gradually extinguished, replaced by a very complex look.
Yvette's voice trembled with suppressed emotion. "I shouldn't have been entangled with the two brothers. I also wanted to leave, but... it was too difficult."
Cheryl slowly exhaled, her gaze distant.
"Actually, they used to be very close. They grew up together, supporting each other." Cheryl fell into memories and slowly said, "The Valdemar Family is large, with the fight for wealth and power touching every part of life. Every word spoken could be used against them. Growing up healthy, both physically and mentally, in such a perilous environment wasn't easy. Their grandfather, mother, and I truly put our hearts into raising them. Later..."
Cheryl sighed heavily. "Later, because their father and mother divorced, their mental states changed drastically. We wanted to bring them back, but Albert, because of his mother and Lisa, saw the Valdemar Family as enemies and refused to return. David, however, was persuaded by us. The brothers began to resent each other because of this."
Cheryl glanced at Yvette. "I originally thought it would be like this for a lifetime. Although their relationship wasn't good, they could maintain a superficial peace. But now, because of you, their relationship has deteriorated, even to the point of a car accident..."
Choking up at the mention of the car accident, Cheryl couldn't continue. Both boys were her grandsons, children she had cherished and watched grow up, yet it had come to this. Without another word, Yvette understood Cheryl had made her decision.
Seeing Cheryl's sadness, a glimmer of hope suddenly flashed in Yvette's heart, like a dark night pierced by sunlight. Clenching her fist, her fingertips dug into her palm, the slight pain pulling her back from her emotions.
She took the opportunity to express her thoughts, "Grandma, I want to take the children and leave. I don't want to be caught between them anymore. I want to be myself and hope they can have their own futures. I just want my children."
Yvette spoke each word firmly and clearly, afraid Cheryl didn't understand.
She repeated, "I want to be myself and hope they can have their own futures. I just want my children."
Cheryl wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and looked up at Yvette.
She stared at her for a few seconds before speaking, "You want the children?"
Hearing Cheryl's words, Yvette's heart tightened, and a bad premonition surged up.
She knew this wasn't a question but a sign of dissatisfaction with her choice.
Yvette pursed her lips and still nodded firmly. "I want the children."
"But these two children belong to the Valdemar Family and must stay." Cheryl's words were firm, but her tone softened. "But I can arrange a good future for you. Whether you want to further your studies, learn, or settle in another place, with or without your family, it's up to you."
Yvette silently looked at Cheryl but didn't respond.
"I hope you can think it over carefully. After all, this is the best for you and the children," Cheryl said meaningfully. "Yvette, I know you are a good child, and you will understand my difficulties."
The night was deep, darker than when Albert brought Yvette back.
He sat back in the car, the scent of their shared body wash lingering, unwilling to dissipate, and he didn't want it to.
Albert grew suspicious, thinking of Cheryl's aggressive questioning and her sudden, unusual arrival.
He frowned and immediately called Vincent. "When can the banquet you arranged be held?"
Vincent replied, "In about half a month, because the procedures you requested are quite complex, and the decorations are quite elaborate..."
Before he could finish, Albert impatiently interrupted, "What's the earliest it can be adjusted to? Forget all the unnecessary stuff, I just want it fast."
Vincent thought for a moment. "It would still take about a week. Gathering so many people takes time."
"Too late." Albert's voice was filled with dissatisfaction. "We can start with a small one, just gather a few influential media outlets to establish Yvette's identity first."
Vincent was a bit puzzled. "Mr. Valdemar, did something happen?"
"Just do it, " Albert said in a deep voice.
Vincent answered, "Understood."
Albert hung up, his eyes as deep as the twilight outside the car window.
He really couldn't let Yvette go again.
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