Chapter 38 : Love Brain Runs in the Family A significant event occurred during Amys phone free day . She fell in love . The events , relayed by the bodyguard , were utterly melodramatic . Browns First , Browns mother was undoubtedly a terrible person . Her tragic past was real , as was her culpability . Abused by her gambling husband for years , she hadnt left him , clinging to the belief that she couldnt divorce ; a woman without a man would be ridiculed . This mindset , already self destructive , extended to others , making her a dangerous influence on Amy . She used manipulative tactics , learned from who knows where , to control Amy , piling on chores with the intention of making Amy accustomed to serving others , thus better caring for her son . mothers outward compliments masked her controlling nature . When Amy was out getting food , Browns mother boasted to others that Amy was in love with her son , emphasizing how this wealthy girl was willingly serving her , offering unpaid care . It was , she claimed , a testament to her sons charm . The expression on her face was truly repulsive . The recipient of this boast was a woman appearing to be in her mid forties , a plainclothes bodyguard assigned by the Jansons . A seasoned instructor from a security company , her role playing was flawless . She pretended to share similar origins with Browns mother , gaining her trust . She showed Browns mother a glimpse of her true nature , revealing her manipulative tendencies . According to this pattern , Browns mother couldnt maintain her act much longer . However , just as Amy was about to confront Browns mother , Hanson returned . Exhausted from relentless overtime work , he looked haggard . He went straight to the cot and slept for hours . Then , he confessed his love to Amy . He thanked her for caring for his mother , spoke of his past struggles , and said that Amy had brought him warmth … . A long admired , aloof crush suddenly shows vulnerability , declaring you to be his light , his salvation , his necessity . How would you react ? Amy , for one , fell head over heels . She recognized problems with Browns mother , but Hanson was a separate person . She was going to spend her life with him , not his mother . This was a later realization . In that moment , she only thought : Say yes ! Say yes ! Say yes ! They became a couple . Lily rubbed her temples . Hanson was absolutely manipulative , exploiting Amys feelings from the moment he knew she liked him . Tossing her phone onto the sofa , she glanced at John coming downstairs . Love brains run in the family ! * Now that Amy and Hanson were together , shed surely try to repay the debt . Lily decided that any separation between Amy and Hanson must be caused by conflict between them , not by external interference . Otherwise , it would become a lasting resentment . Have you found anything suspicious about Hanson ? Lily asked John , recounting Amys situation . Hes been working nonstop , nothing unusual . But one thing is strange , John replied . Hansons middle school entrance exam scores were exceptional ; many high schools wanted him . He was supposed to attend First High , but changed his mind the day before enrollment and went 10.1 % Chapter 38 Love Brain Runs in the to Future Hope High School , becoming Amys classmate . Lilys expression hardened . You think his appearance in Amys life was part of a scheme ? John lacked concrete evidence but felt it was true . Hansons behavior towards Amy was too calculated , always maintaining a distance and creating the impression of careful planning . Their encounters were too coincidental . Once or twice could be coincidence , but repeated occurrences suggested intentionality . Even without the relationship , John would have advised Lily to wait and observe . Everything was in place ; they could bring Amy home if things went wrong . issue was essential . Lily agreed ; Hanson was a time bomb ; addressing the Meanwhile , Amy was in distress . Hanson had been beaten again ! The thugs had attacked him in a surveillance blind spot , threatening him to repay the debt or face worse consequences . Amy was heartbroken but helpless . She had no money ! Her seemingly discreet loan from Lindsey had been discovered by her father . If she borrowed from others , her father would also find out . She couldnt afford to fail . She decided to secretly sell her designer bags ; a few would fetch a million . She had already broken with her father ; shed sell them ! The problem : her bags were at home . Returning be would humiliating . She decided to contact Ben , asking him to find out where his sister was to help her return home gracefully . But Bens phone was unreachable ; he was away on extended training . The teacher relayed the message . Back at the hospital , Amy was dejected . Besides the lack of contact with her brother , she felt a profound emptiness her family hadnt reached out . She checked her phone constantly , but her father hadnt called , and neither had the butler . The bodyguards were gone . She hadnt wanted them , but their absence left her with mixed emotions . Amy , whats wrong with your family ? Maybe you should go home , Hanson said , his usual coldness replaced by a gentle tone . Amy blushed , then shook her head , avoiding the topic . Hanson felt a surge of irritation . Whenever he broached the subject of her family , she clammed up . He added softly , Amy , cant you talk things over with your family ? Should I help you explain ? Amy was tempted . Her father disliked Hanson due to lack of knowledge ; perhaps a meeting would change his mind . Will … will you come home with me ? she asked shyly , anticipating meeting his family . Of course , Hanson said . A gleam flashed in his eyes . He was finally going to learn about Amys family background . In "CEO's Wife with Many Identities" by CrushReel, follow the captivating journey of a protagonist striving to reclaim her grandfather's cherished heirlooms. Barred from an appraisal event due to concealing her true identity, she grapples with the repercussions of her secrecy. Amidst themes of family legacy and hidden truths, this modern romance unfolds in the opulent backdrop of a billionaire CEO's world. As the drama escalates within the luxurious mansion setting, the tangled web of contract lovers adds a layer of intrigue to the narrative. What sets this tale apart is its exploration of love, wealth, and deception against a backdrop of power dynamics and emotional entanglements. 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