Chapter 1194

After Eden’s arrest, the enormity of the case—and his position as its mastermind—sealed his fate. He was sentenced to death. Following his execution, Melanie spiralled into despair. It was Bernie, steadfast in his devotion, who defied the entire family’s objections to stay by her side, patiently helping her piece her life back together. In time, his persistence won her heart. Five years ago, they married, and before Frederick and Jane’s wedding, they welcomed a son. The boy’s mixed heritage blessed him with the best of both parents’ features—skin like porcelain, bright, clear eyes, and delicate lines that seemed almost unreal. Ivy, self-styled as a “connoisseur of beauty,” was utterly enchanted with her cousin’s looks. She would trail after him endlessly, begging him to play. Unfortunately, the boy had inherited his mother’s frosty temperament. His cold aloofness, in stark contrast to his father’s warmth, left Ivy frequently sulking over his indifference. It was this dynamic that led B