Chapter 205 Disappointing

Hannah placed her hand on his, comforting him softly, "It's a human life after all. And … I don't want anyone to use this to criticize you."

A faint smile appeared in her eyes as she took advantage of everyone's attention being elsewhere and leaned in.

A pleasant, light fragrance filled the air around them.

Darren felt a touch of softness and coolness on his lips, and just as quickly, it was gone.

"My husband, you're such a good person. I don't want anyone to speak ill of you. Just like you, I also want to protect you and prevent anyone from harming you."

The dark emotions disappeared and a slight tremor ran through Darren's throat as he looked at her, unable to speak.

At this moment, he truly wanted to hold her tightly—to merge her into his very being.

Karen was still crying, refusing to speak. She simply buried herself in her mother's embrace.

She was not sure whether it was post-traumatic stress or embarrassment.

Seeing her like that while feeling the pain in her own body,