Chapter 16 Monica didn't even give him a glance and kept walking on her own . Alexander lost his cool right away , his voice turning icy . " Monica , I told you to get in the car . Are you deaf ? " Monica still ignored him . So , Alexander floored it , and the car sped off , kicking up dust . Monica stared hard in the direction his car disappeared , and memories from years ago came flooding back . She used to wait at home every day , hoping one day he'd show her some love . But even up until their divorce , she never saw him look back , never got a shred of his tenderness . Now she had moved on and just wanted to stay far away from him , but here he was , back to humiliate her . She thought angrily , ' Alexander , you better never show up in front of me again . ' Lakeview Bay . In a second - floor bedroom , the kids were sitting in front of a computer , video chatting . William had hacked into the Johnson Group's winery system and saw everything that happened at the estate today . Daniel was initially furious , ready to defend Monica , but when he witnessed her counterattack and then saw Stella uncontrollably farting , he burst into laughter . William and Sophia , on the other end of the video , couldn't bear to watch . Sophia said , " Is it that funny ? " Daniel replied , " Isn't it ? Sophia , do you still have that medicine ? Give me more . " " Yeah , I've got something even stronger . Want to see ? " Sophia grinned mischievously . 3 " Yes , of course , give it all to me . I want to teach that woman a lesson . " So , they started plotting again . Only Amelia sat quietly beside them , always so silent , but she was no longer the girl who always kept her head down with unfocused eyes . Her eyes began to shine with a hint of a smile . William stayed quiet. 1/4 3:33 am Chapter 16 " William , what are you thinking about ? " Daniel looked up and saw his furrowed brow . Sophia also looked at him and immediately understood , saying , " William , are you thinking about what happened in the elevator ? " " Elevator ? " Daniel then remembered , looking excited . " Mom and Dad were in there for quite a while ; something must have happened . William , get the elevator surveillance footage . " William nodded . They saw Alexander forcibly kiss Monica in the elevator , only to be slapped by Monica . The four of them were stunned for a long time . Amelia thought , ' Mom and Dad kissed . ' Sophia was shocked . ' Alexander is so domineering . Mom is so strong ! ' William frowned . ' Alexander forced my mom . ' Daniel was disgusted . ' Dad is so shameless . " Suddenly , they heard Monica opening the door downstairs , followed by the housekeeper Linda's voice , " Ms. Brown , welcome back . " Daniel reacted the fastest , immediately saying to the siblings in the video , " Mom's back . Let's stop here . " Sophia quickly reminded , " Don't forget about the fart thing . Mom will definitely ask Amelia , so remember to explain . " " I got it , " Daniel said , quickly shutting the computer and taking Amelia's hand to leave the bedroom . They saw Monica sitting on the sofa , looking tired , and asked Linda , " Where are William and Sophia ? " " Mom , we're here . " Daniel led Amelia downstairs . Seeing their cute little faces , Monica's anger faded a bit , and she hugged them both . " Mom , what's wrong ? " Daniel pretended to know nothing and asked . " Did someone bully you ? " " No , don't worry . " Monica knew these two kids were super smart , so she didn't say much , just comforting them . Linda handed her a glass of warm water . " Ms. Brown , have some water . " " Thanks . " Monica took the glass . Chapter 16 Amelia noticed the injury on Monica's heel , gently touched it with her small hand , and looked up at Monica with bright eyes , as if asking if it hurt . Monica patted her little head and smiled . " Mommy's fine , it doesn't hurt . " Daniel also saw it and called out , " Linda , bring some band - aids . " Linda brought the band - aids , and the siblings carefully applied them to Monica's heels . Monica watched , her heart softening , and after a while , she remembered to ask , " William , Sophia , have you two ever met Stella ? " " What's up , Mom ? " Daniel asked with an innocent smile , completely different from his usual bossy self . " Have you done anything to her ? " " No , " Daniel denied it seriously . Amelia said nothing , sitting quietly at Monica's feet , her cheek resting on her leg . She looked very obedient , just like Sophia when she would act cute after pranking someone . Daniel quickly said , " Sophia seems sleepy , Mom . I'll take her to bed . " " It's okay , Mommy will hold her to sleep . " Monica picked her up , letting her sit on her lap and holding her to sleep . Amelia happily snuggled in her arms and soon fell asleep . Daniel also wanted to sleep next to Mommy , but as soon as he sat down beside her , Monica said , " William , Mommy will start working at the company tomorrow and will be quite busy . I've arranged a school for you and Sophia . You should go to school . " " School ... " Daniel pouted , not very willing . " I know you're both very smart , but going to school is part of your growth . " Monica had thought about this for a long time . The knowledge at their age level was too simple for them , and they didn't need to go . But besides learning from textbooks , there were experiences they should go through . 1 Hearing this , Daniel didn't want to upset Monica , so he agreed , " Okay , Mommy , I'll listen to you . But we just arrived in Emerald City and haven't gotten familiar with anything yet . Can we wait a bit longer ? " " Okay , " Monica agreed . On the other side , Alexander also returned to the Smith Villa . 3/4 Chapter 16 Bertha sat on the sofa , applying nail polish , with a servant standing nearby , but there was no sign of the kids . " Where are Daniel and Amelia ? " Alexander asked . The servant was about to speak , but Bertha looked up at him , asking coldly , " Why are you alone ? Where's Stella ? " Alexander didn't answer her question , his sharp gaze turning to the servant . " Answer me , where are Daniel and Amelia ? "