Seeing his genuine concern and eagerness, Mary couldn't help but feel touched, and even David had a glimmer of satisfaction in his eyes. However, amid the satisfaction, there was also a tinge of guilt.Karen had been engaged to Robert, and they had even held their engagement banquet. However, her actions had now created such a mess, and she might be the subject of public ridicule.David found it embarrassing beyond words.His face turned a little grim and after a long pause, he finally said, "Robert, it is our fault.""How can you say that, Mr. Lawson?" Robert's eyes showed some surprise. He furrowed his brow and said, "Although we just got engaged, I've always treated you and Mrs. Lawson as my own parents. In a family, it is nobody's fault."Hearing these words, Mary couldn't help but shed tears. She raised her hand to pat Karen but hesitated. In the end, she gently patted her hand and covered her own mouth with tears streaming down her face."Look at you! Robert is such a wonde
Mary nodded in agreement.Looking at Robert, who had always been gentle and considerate, she felt a sense of comfort in her heart.He would indeed be a good son-in-law. Even though he might not have had a high-paying job, he treated her daughter well, and that was enough."In the future, you need to help Robert more … Assist him in his investment projects," Mary said while nudging her husband."Look at how good he is to our daughter … Even if Karen remains stubborn and doesn't change her mind, marrying Robert would put our minds at ease.""What do you know about business matters?" David responded. His hands were behind him as he showed doubt and hesitation. He was a businessman after all. So, maximizing profits was in his nature. When it came to investments, he mostly considered whether they were worthwhile."Yes, I might not understand, but you do! I wasn't asking you to deplete our family fortune. Just think of it as providing a startup capital for our children. What's the harm
"That's still a human life! They are too heartless; they completely lack empathy!""Please stop with the guilt-tripping. I think Hannah is right. They went there out of respect for human life, not to beg her to stay alive.""If she doesn't value her own life, why should others cherish it?""The parents even had to kneel down to beg and they still refused to help? These so-called capitalists are truly cold-blooded. Just look at them."There was commotion online as many people were trying to impose their moral judgment on the situation.However, Hannah did not care about the online commotion at all. Neither did Darren.The news continued to spread. When Hannah returned to her classroom, her classmates couldn't help but look at her with admiration. It was no longer the exclusion she had faced at the beginning of the school year. Hannah had already proven her abilities during her livestream, so the students no longer saw her as someone without real talent or qualifications.Instea
Hannah wouldn't blame a naïve young woman for everything bad that had happened in her life.Morgan's eyes reddened immediately as she stared at Hannah. She spoke up, albeit awkwardly, "Don't you blame me?""Why should I blame you?" Hannah replied. "You're Karen's younger sister. You aren't her parents, not to mention you never manipulated her into doing all these things in the first place. Our afternoon class is starting soon. Don't think too much.""Thank you."Morgan lowered her gaze after shooting Hannah a meaningful look. Then, she strode back to her seat with quick steps.Ms. Rochester soon entered the classroom. A second later, the school bell rang, signifying the start of the first lesson of the afternoon.The students who stood around Hannah's desk quickly returned to their own seats. Yennie stood a textbook upright on her desk in order to hide her face.She whispered, "Hey, Hannah. Does this mean you and Morgan have officially gotten past your rivalry and are now friend
"I may be inferior to you when it comes to business, but I know my father very well."What was Blaine's best skill as a hedonistic playboy?He wasn't the best at drinking, flirting around, and wasting money. And no, he certainly wasn't the best at engaging in thrilling activities.Blaine excelled at detecting the shift in Jeffrey's emotions just so he could figure out what the latter was thinking.After all, he needed tons of money just to go street racing and sleep around with every woman he met.If Blaine wanted to have a lot of money at his disposal without having to put in actual effort, the best thing to do was to learn how to please Jeffrey at all times.Honestly speaking, what Blaine said made sense.Cedric's expression visibly lit up at that. "Dad, stop beating around the bush already! What's the solution? Just tell me!"He had had enough of working under Sheila's leadership. She kept targeting him because of the teeny tiny details. Heck, she didn't even bother showing
"How am I supposed to shoot this scene? I refuse to go with this arrangement!" Misty glared at the pool in front of her furiously. "Where's my stand-in? Tell her to get her ass over here and shoot the scene! How dare you make me go into the water on such a chilly day! Are you trying to give me hypothermia? "Also, I want the crew to delete the footage of me slipping and falling into a muddy puddle! I must've looked so ugly when I was shooting that scene!"I have an angel-like persona, you know! Do you know any angels who present themselves as filthy and wretched beings on the screen? That scene will definitely damage my flawless appearance! I refuse to let it air!"The memory of the script's plot pissed Misty off to no end."I can't do that, Misty …" her poor assistant, Ramona Twinner, said meekly. "This drama is adapted from a novel. The original novel is extremely popular and well-received online."Besides, the puddle scene is extremely vital to the plot. The readers will defini
Ramona knew very well that she had done all of her tasks as Misty's dutiful assistant. Never had she shirked her responsibilities before.She was worried that Misty might fall sick or feel unwell during the shoot, so she treated her with utmost care. That was the five-star treatment Misty deserved anyway for paying Ramona a lucrative salary.But how could Misty say such terrible things to Ramona?How could a woman look so beautiful on the outside yet have a rotten, blackened heart?"Why are you crying? Don't cry! Fine, I'll listen to you just this once, alright?"However, Misty's expression morphed into one of helplessness and distress. At the same time, she made sure to say those words out loud.She reached out to wipe Ramona's tears away while summoning every ounce of her acting talent. "I was just talking to you about it, wasn't I? Why did you cry all of a sudden?"That's enough, Ramona. I'll take your advice, alright? I'll inform Mr. Yates right away.""What's going on this
As usual, Timothy entered the restaurant with a bouquet of azure hyacinths at 5:00 pm."You're here, Mr. Moore," the waiter said smilingly, clearly used to his presence by now. "We've reserved your usual table for you. Would you like to order the same things again?"Timothy nodded in response.The waiter led him to his table, seemingly used to the latter's penchant for silence. After that, he poured Timothy a glass of water.Timothy's table was one of the many regular tables in the restaurant. It wasn't located near a window, but its current position gave Timothy a good view of the three-legged white piano as well as the pianist.The piano was maintained really well. It still looked as luxurious as ever despite having spent decades in the restaurant. In fact, its luxurious appearance didn't match the restaurant's overall vibe.A few moments after the dishes were served, a slender figure seated herself in front of the piano. She was wearing an ash-gray dress that fit her snugly, m
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