Of course, the first thing Anthony did was distribute the gifts among his family.Despite having flown back, he didn't bring any of his own clothes with him. Instead, his large suitcase was crammed with gifts of all sorts for everyone else.The act of receiving gifts was a joyful one. For the younger Winchester siblings who seldom received gifts in their lives, the process of receiving more gifts on a single day was very exciting for them.Soon, the younger siblings tore into their gifts happily. They even dragged Molly with them to pick out her favorite gift from the pile.Darren watched the rowdy youngsters crowding around the presents happily. Soon, he reached out to hold Hannah's hand.Hannah turned to look at him, a joyful sparkle dancing in her eyes."I'd like to thank you." Darren lifted her hand before planting a kiss on the back of her hand.Suddenly, he spoke in a serious tone, "I was wrong just now."His words confused Hannah. "Hmm?""I shouldn't be asking you for a
Hannah felt inexplicably reassured when she looked up at Darren.No, she didn't do all those things for nothing.Molly was currently fast asleep in her room. Darren, who was meant to succumb to depression by taking his own life in the book's plot, was now standing next to Hannah. He had returned to his strong and domineering self, not to mention he would always back her up.After taking a moment to calm down, Hannah said, "Don't worry, Professor Noland. Since the government wants proof, then we'll get them the proof needed.""It's easier said than done." Oliver sighed deeply.He was just a scholar who was obsessed with academic research. Still, the sight of western Hopeldon in its current state saddened him.At first, Oliver didn't want to bother Hannah with terrible news on the eve of Groundhog Day. He kept it a secret since that morning, but he was unable to keep it to himself any longer. After all, he had no time to spare.There was too little time for the supporters of weste
Hannah was instantly alert when she heard Ruby's words."My parents wish to give you this gift. Please accept it, Ms. Emerson."Ruby smiled happily as she opened the folder. "This is one of the storefronts which has a pretty decent location in my family's mall. My parents want to give it to you, Ms. Emerson."A storefront?Hannah looked down at the folder before tapping it with one finger. "What else did they say?""They told me that you don't have to show up for the actual process if you're very busy."Ruby continued smiling. Clearly, she was excited about the fact that her parents cared about Hannah a lot. "As long as you can give me a copy of your ID or leave your signature on this document, my family can help transfer the storefront rights to you."The truth was that Ruby's parents had told her to not bother Hannah with such minuscule tasks. After all, those who supported the development of western Hopeldon were exceptionally busy right now, so there was no need to waste her
Hannah instantly snapped out of her sleep-induced haze. She got up and slipped on a jacket before hurrying over to the site.Oliver's group had rented a couple of warehouses near the shopping street. During this hour, the construction crew would work on building the street without pausing to rest.There were decorations such as fairy lights, banners, and streamers stacked up in the warehouses. Alongside those decorations were various paintings made by other artists related to the festive season.But now, the third warehouse's doors were currently wide open. Its interior was splashed with so much paint that its acrid smell could make one's nose curl.Everything was ruined.There were two days left till the start of the festive event. How was it possible for Hannah's group to replace the ruined paintings and decorations?Hannah's expression was icy as she stared at the ruined things. "Who did this?""Our people are checking the security footage right now."It was obvious that Ril
But Hannah refused to succumb to her fate. She decided to attack the men right away instead of retreating."I want you to beat her up real good!" the leader ordered furiously while clutching his family jewels. "That bitch is pretty skilled in combat! Pin her down! Don't let her escape!""Don't worry, boss!"Everyone flocked toward Hannah immediately. She knew that she couldn't possibly tackle an entire group of men with just her fists. Still, she gritted her teeth just to clear her mind before using all of her strength to kick the first man away.But another punch came swinging at her gut at that moment. Strong pain flared from her stomach, causing her vision to black out momentarily.Hannah stumbled momentarily, allowing the man behind her to trap her arms."I thought you were a fighter, you bitch! Come on, hit me then!"The leader had already recovered from the blow by then. At that time, he lit himself another cigarette and trapped it between his lips.He then raised his h
Dennis brought the whole crew and his friends in the entertainment industry to the streets. They were all dressed in period costumes. Despite his age, he even kept up with the trends by going live. "Ms. Emerson, they're all here for you!"The crew of "The Search" had already gained a certain amount of popularity from their previous publicity stunt. Dennis also put in a lot of effort in managing their profile. Hence, their live gathered a decent amount of audience. Kesha stood at the side and beamed. "There are a lot of people today."Indeed, the event rose to fame after it was publicized for quite some time. The streets were packed with people even though it was a new place. The famous Internet personalities they invited were all also dressed in period costumes according to the requirements. They tried out different snacks as they strolled along the streets. Meanwhile, they were also openly advertising their products. Hannah smiled when she saw the streets were brimming with
"It's easy to find a girlfriend, but it isn't easy to find a wife," Kenneth said frankly. He insisted on finishing his line despite Darren's murderous glare. "Especially a wife like Ms. Emerson. If you're filing for a divorce, I'm very much willing to be at your service.""There's no way this will happen."With a dark expression, Darren separated him from Hannah. "Mr. Sorsby, could you go somewhere else if you don't have anything else to say? Hannah's busy right now.""Tch, he's boiling with jealousy right now," Kenneth thought to himself. He was also jealous of Darren. How could he win Hannah's heart if he wasn't thick-skinned? She was already gorgeous, to begin with, but her talent only managed to make her even more captivating. The first thing one would notice when they first saw Hannah would be her looks. However, as time passed by, her looks would be one of her least significant possessions to them. Hannah's ability and talent were what made her unique. That was how she w
"Then … Then does he have a son?"Jane tried hard to figure out what was going on. She forced a smile. "Do you want me to get to know his son?" At least marrying Samuel's son was better than marrying Samuel himself. However, Robert shattered her wishful thinking. "Yeah, you do have to get to know someone. But it's not Mr. Hoffman's son, but Mr. Hoffman himself."In fact, Samuel wasn't privileged enough to attend this event. However, he was the landlord for a few residential areas in western Hopeldon. Thus, things had been going extremely well for him. He divorced his ferocious wife, and he was widely sought after now. His worth was doubled. Anyone who wanted a piece of the pie in western Hopeldon would do anything to get close to him. Robert glared at Jane as he warned her in a low tone, "Behave yourself and don't offend him.""Are you out of your mind? Are you really doing this to your own family?" Jane couldn't help but shriek in silence. "He's so old and ugly, and he's ar
Darren didn't let her off easily in the end. Darren, being in his prime years, had maintained his purity and had never been involved with other women. This was a great feat considering that Darren had managed to maintain his purity after being with her all this time. Having just celebrated their marriage, he had finally enjoyed some moments of satisfaction, only to face the complication with Erica. Lately, Hannah had been in low spirits. Darren wouldn't be so brutish as to insist on intimate matters with her when she was in such an emotional state. He had to suppress his desires.However, now she took the initiative to seduce him. For a man who had finally given in to his desires, it wasn't so easy to let go. Demonstrating his unyielding nature, Darren showed Hannah that he was not to be trifled with. Carefully timing his actions, he eventually released her. Hannah, now lying on the bed, had a gentle gaze with a faint blush on her face. Her cheeks rested on the pillo
Even with their current financial difficulties, the atmosphere between them remained harmonious and warm.The smile in Hannah's eyes deepened a bit.Finding her uncle was undoubtedly a joyous event for her. After all, they hadn't been in contact for so many years, and confirming that Elvis' family members were reasonable and good people made her even happier."Grandma has never given up looking for you all these years, Uncle Elvis."Hannah briefly shared her thoughts. "I thought of taking you and Lilian to see Grandma directly to prevent her from overthinking.""Of course! Of course!"Jennifer laughed and agreed. She said, "If it weren't for my poor health and being hospitalized, I would have gone to see her too."Things were settled.Jennifer still had one more dialysis session in the coming days. Thus, their meeting was scheduled three days later.Hannah and Darren didn't stay much longer. After arranging for Jennifer to move to a single room, they left.Before they took
Jennifee hadn't looked before, but as soon as she did, she was almost startled.Under the shock, she even failed to contain her voice and exclaimed in surprise, "Elvis?" Her husband, who rarely got involved in affairs and was always practical, was now standing up excitedly. His eyes were fixed tightly on the two entering the room. He seemed as though he was about to pounce on those people. Lilian was also stunned. She couldn't help but reach out and grab Elvis' hand, her face carrying a hint of embarrassment. She lowered her voice desperately and said, "Dad, what are you doing?" She sensed that the eyes of the entire ward had turned their way under Jennifer's exclamation. The extraordinarily good-looking couple also looked over. Her cheeks turned red. She felt both nervous and embarrassed. She forcefully tugged on Elvis' hand and whispered urgently, "Dad, hurry up and sit down." However, Elvis not only didn't sit down, but he took a step forward and called out
At Hopeldon's top hospital, Elvis sat by the bedside as he watched the summer breeze rustle through the leaves outside the window. A look of realization crossed his face. "Mom, I bought your favorite food."Just then, a clear and lively voice rang out. A girl with twin tails briskly entered the ward while carrying a meal with a smile on her face. "I was lucky to find discounted meat. I bought some. Mom, you have to eat more." The pale woman on the bed smiled faintly and nodded. "Okay, I'll eat more." After that, Jennifer noticed that Elvis, sitting on the side, was still staring blankly out of the window while lost in thought. Jennifer frowned. She said softly, "Elvis, set up the table. It's time for lunch. Elvis. Elvis?" "Huh?"Elvis suddenly snapped out of his reverie. Noticing both his wife and daughter looking at him, he forced a smile. He rubbed his hands and stood up. "Lilian, did you bring the food back already? Let's have lunch then!" "Dad, what ha
She gently touched the scars on her face through the veil and then, with a sweet smile, began typing on the keyboard. "It would be great if I could help you. I'll be waiting for you to marry me!"As she replied to the message, her phone vibrated again. Robert asked with concern, "How did you get hold of these documents? Are you in any danger? Your safety is the most important thing!"Seeing his genuine concern, Misty felt even more convinced that her choice was right. The smile on her face seemed impossible to fade. She had done her research lately. Cosmetic surgery here was not particularly advanced, and her facial scars wouldn't be perfectly repaired even with surgery. Meanwhile, Arovia was renowned for its excellent plastic surgery industry. Although dealing with her facial scars would be troublesome, new technology could provide a complete recovery. The only deterrent was the daunting cost. No matter how regretful Matthew might feel, he wouldn't spend such a large s
She was even draped in a thin windbreaker that covered her from head to toe.Despite the light and thin fabric, it was an autumn windbreaker. Wearing it seemed unsuitable for the current season. "The car and the house both have air conditioning. How could I get heatstroke?" Misty's smile widened. Her fingers entwined around the belt of the windbreaker at her waist and gently pulled it twice. She spoke softly, "But since you want to see what's inside, I'll take it off, okay?" Following that, she pulled off her belt before Cedric. The fabric of the windbreaker was silky. After the belt came off, she shuddered, and the windbreaker slipped down from her shoulders. She wore a semi-sheer dress that draped over her skin, gently showcasing the contours of her figure in a subtle and alluring way. Then, she raised her hand and took off her hat. Her long hair was neatly arranged behind her head, revealing her forehead and a pair of seemingly innocent eyes. Below her eye
Just as she wished, Cedric felt an immediate dryness in his mouth. As the male protagonist in the book, he had indeed lived a smooth life without experiencing many setbacks.He was always the object of admiration by others since he was young.When had he ever bowed his head to anyone? Even when he failed in the competition for the heir of Garner Group, he remained the second young master of the company. No one dared to say much in front of him. Only Diana was different.Since that day, Diana had suddenly become completely different. The way she looked at him no longer held admiration, but instead, it was cold, as if she was scrutinizing him. Although she still lived with him and would occasionally show him her gentle side, that sense of discordance grew stronger. The previous Diana used to be completely submissive to him. She would believe and actively solve all his problems. But now?He seemed to have become a plaything in her hands.He was summoned at will a
He was just a poor guy with nothing but debt to his name.He had tried to recover his past memories and find his roots.He had been searching for decades, and even after getting married and having a daughter, he continued searching while struggling for a living.He never expected that just when he was gradually forgetting about this matter, life would suddenly take a new turn.This seemed a bit too dramatic. He wiped his face in silence before saying, "Of course, no problem. Not only did you guys just help me, but finding my family has also been a long-standing wish of mine. I'm willing to cooperate with whatever you need me to do." He hesitated for a moment and then added in a low voice, "I believe your wife's grandmother is really old, am I right? From what you just said, it seems her health is not great. Maybe we shouldn't disturb her before getting the results." He smiled bitterly and said, "I'm in my prime. Even if the outcome disappoints me, it's fine. But old people
Hannah didn't expect him to also have felt a sense of familiarity.Upon hearing that, she felt her heart skip a beat, feeling like the truth was gradually coming to the surface.She actually looked a lot like Eleanor.If the middle-aged man was really her uncle, even if he had been lost since childhood, wouldn't he still have memories of his biological sister's appearance?"May I ask if you are a native of Hopeldon? Were you born here?"She pursed her lips, staring at him before asking in rapid succession, "Who else is in your family? Are your parents still alive?"She asked many questions in one breath, sounding urgent and nervous.For someone she had only met for the second time, asking such questions seemed overly intrusive and might make people uncomfortable.But she couldn't care less now.Finding her uncle had been her grandmother's wish for many years.As she grew older, Hannah didn't want her to have any regrets in this life.The middle-aged man was also a little sur