Chapter 5 Valerie had felt uneasy since waking up that morning , like something was about to happen . She had to leave quickly with Andrew and Dorothy before things got worse . Her phone rang sharply . She tensed and answered . " Hey , Arnold . " " Vallie , your and your mother's IDs have been canceled , but Andrew's isn't listed under your name . We can't proceed . " She recalled that after Andrew was born , Theodore had handled the newborn's registration . Could it be ... " We need Andrew's identity record to cancel it . Vallie , is he registered under your ex - husband's name ?" Her heart sank . If it were under Theodore's name , it would be a huge problem . She steadied her voice . " So I just need Andrew's identity record to cancel it ? " " Yes , but hurry . I expedited your new immigration papers . If the old ID isn't canceled in time , it'll get complicated ... " " Okay . " 0.00 % 09:40 Chapter 5 After hanging up , Valerie paced in the living room . Her eyes landed on the locked study . 11 She called a locksmith . Usually , opening a front door lock requires proof of ownership and ID , but she used the excuse that the kids lost the key . The locksmith opened the door in minutes . Inside , the study was cold and gray . Under the large desk was a black titanium steel safe . Valerie took a deep breath , knelt , and looked at the combination lock . Her memory was sharp - she passed the bar exam on the first try . The day she handled Theodore's divorce case was etched in her mind , as was Olivia's birthday . With a click , the safe door popped open . She skimmed past company files and found a marriage certificate and an identity record . Also , a photo of Theodore and Olivia smiling happily . Her " fake " certificate was completely different from this . Theodore also had a grim face in their wedding photos . He said he hated taking pictures . Not that he hated photos - he just hated taking them with someone he didn't love . She looked at the identity record . There it was - Andrew's name listed clearly . Theodore was ruthless . He secretly registered Andrew under his and Olivia's names ! 15.24 % 09:40 Chapter 5 It was salt in her wound . 12 No time to waste , she snapped a photo of Andrew's record and sent it to Arnold . Then she quickly restored everything . Minutes later , her phone rang again . She thought it was Arnold . " Hello , Arnold . Do you need more info ... " It was a doctor . " Ms. Nelson , your mother had an accident . It's serious . Please come to the hospital immediately . " " What happened ? " " She fell down a hillside and suffered brain bleeding , with complications from high blood pressure ... .. " Fell down a hillside ? Without hesitation , Valerie grabbed Andrew and rushed to the hospital . Seeing Dorothy in that state made her dizzy ; she broke down crying . Andrew's eyes were covered ; he stupidly asked if his grandma hadn't taken her medicine properly . The doctor came out of surgery , sighed , and said they did their best . Her legs gave out , and she collapsed , tears streaming . Valerie's father died when she was young . Dorothy endured hardships raising her . But before she could enjoy her later years , she died far from home . 36.09 % 09:40 Chapter 5 If only she hadn't chased after Theodore , they wouldn't have come to Los Angeles , and Dorothy wouldn't have suffered this fate . She hit her chest , heart shattered . Andrew's soft little hand wiped her tears , his small arms around Valerie's neck . " Mommy , don't cry . Grandma will get better ! " Poor Andrew didn't know his grandma wouldn't come back . While sorting Dorothy's things , Valerie noticed the phone was missing . Questions formed in her mind . " Mom didn't like hiking . How did she fall down a hillside ? " Their neighborhood was flat ; the only hill was where the manor neighborhood was . Suddenly , her limbs went cold . She didn't hesitate . " Hello ? I want to report a case ! " The police took over quickly , and the coroner began an autopsy . The preliminary conclusion , bruises on Dorothy's body didn't match a hillside fall ; they were more like injuries from stairs . Surveillance footage confirmed Dorothy headed toward the mid - mountain manor . Valerie had her suspicions but needed solid proof . Just as she was about to uncover the truth , the investigation was shut down . 0940 Chapter 5 The police closed the case as an accident , citing a lack of evidence . A kind female officer whispered , " Miss , did you offend the wrong people ? I suggest you give up and let your mother rest . Don't bring trouble on yourself . " She understood . Only Theodore , the Hewitt Group's heir , had that kind of power . Wiping away tears , Valerie hailed a cab to the manor . She demanded the truth . At the manor gate , she screamed for Olivia , but no one answered . Instead , bodyguards shoved her to the ground hard . Theodore's call came through , furious . " Valerie ! What are you causing a scene for ? Your mother's death has nothing to do with Ollie ! " She was no longer afraid . " Theodore , I regret ever knowing you . Did you forget what you promised my mother on your knees ? " You said you'd love and cherish me forever ! What have you done now ? " You didn't even visit my mother when she died , and you're hiding the truth ! " Theodore threatened coldly , " I'm running out of patience . Keep causing trouble , and you'll never see Andrew again . " The last breath in her chest vanished . She dropped to her knees . 09:40 Chapter 5 " Mom ! I'm sorry , Mom ! " she screamed inwardly . Andrew was her last reason to live . Without him , she couldn't go on . 1208Vouche Halfway up the hill , a middle - aged woman in a maid's uniform stopped her . " I only worked with your mother for a day , but she was a wonderful person . " The woman handed her something . " Take care . This is all I can do . " Then she hurried away . Valerie opened her palm - it was Dorothy's phone .