This was one of the rare times when the entire Winchester family gathered for breakfast.After the meal, Kaden and Andrew went back to their studies. Meanwhile, Anthony stayed at home with seemingly nothing to do.Naomi was on vacation, so she stayed at home as well.Nina looked at her siblings and gripped her spoon tightly. For the first time, she voiced out a request. "Hannah, I promised Ms. Winnie I would attend a class today. Will you come with me?"Before Hannah could reply, Darren frowned at her. "I'll get the driver to send you."She was old enough to be independent."I …" Nina looked at Darren timidly, then turned to Hannah with reddened eyes. "It's my first class, and I'll be alone with Ms. Winnie. I'm a little nervous, Hannah."She looked like she was about to burst into tears.Children who grew up in the slums were tough. Even when she beat them up, they would get over it almost immediately. They would laugh and continue annoying her. No one there was a crybaby.
This was still a new area, and the buildings nearby had yet to be made public. As such, people already living in the building were people of a certain status.For instance, only people such as Winnie, who were world-renowned, could get early access to the building.The two old people studied Hannah meticulously, and Hannah did the same to them.The both of them had kind faces and an amiable sense to them. The tranquil presence enveloping them, a quality discernible only to those well-versed in life's trials, stirred memories of Molly within Hannah.Besides, the manner in which they addressed Winnie made it clear that they were much more senior than Winnie.Hannah felt an odd sense of familiarity with them. Her gaze softened before she shook her head. "My name is Hannah Emerson, and I'm Nina's sister-in-law. I'm here to escort her to class.""Hannah Emerson," the short-haired old man mumbled thoughtfully as he cleaned his glasses. Suddenly, he broke into a smile and exclaimed, "
It was a mystery. When she looked at the paintings that the wealthy women were fawning over, she couldn't see their meaning, nor could she say anything about them. However, looking at Maurice's ordinary painting of a garden, she was filled with a swirl of emotions. Maurice's expression grew somber as he listened to her speak. His face, which had been kind, with a hint of a smile, also darkened and made him look quite serious.Hannah wondered if she had offended Maurice with her nonsensical rambling about his painting.Artists usually had all sorts of odd moods. He was probably annoyed by her shallow interpretation of his painting.Now that there was a chance that she had offended both of them, she worriedly wondered if it would be disadvantageous for Nina as well.She silently cursed herself for being so loose-lipped around paintings that she liked. Hannah steeled herself and prepared to apologize to Maurice, but before she could, Maurice pushed a pencil into her hand and sai
Eventually, the elderly pair yielded to Hannah's request and agreed to teach the children, their expressions marked by a blend of complexity and acquiescence.The three of them then agreed to meet again next weekend with Kaden. After that, Hannah bid her goodbyes to the elderly couple with a satisfied smile and took Nina home.As prominent figures in the art community, both of them were also world-renowned artists and musicians. At that moment, they exchanged looks and shook their heads with a smile."Silly woman," Maurice chided with a smile, "She doesn't know how lucky she is. She's wasting her talent.""As long as she's happy, I don't think she's wasting her talent," Jamie replied calmly. She had taken Hannah's rejection better than Maurice had. "Based on how she understood my music, I can tell she has had a hard life. Now that she can live the life she is leading now, it wouldn't make sense for us to force her," Jamie continued sympathetically."I know. I'm just lamenting th
The card read, "Starshine Entertainment".It was this small entertainment company that had ruined Taylor's life. Hannah's expression turned colder, and she clutched the card tighter, making the edges of the card cut into her skin."Hannah." Taylor sensed something wasn't right with Hannah and continued meekly, "The company is a bit small, but I've done my research. It's a legitimate company, and my agent told me there would be a contract, so it shouldn't be a scam."In the end, Taylor was still a young woman who naively believed that signing a contract could prevent herself from being taken advantage of."Do you even know the law?" Hannah chided as she knocked Taylor's forehead lightly. Hannah continued, "All you know is there's a contract, but can you tell if the contract is a trap? Can you tell if the contract is beneficial to you or the company? Do you think you know everything about this world now that you're older?""Also, how could you compare yourself to me? Is dropping o
Nina's hands shook from excitement and gratefulness, and her tears also threatened to fall.How could she be so lucky? Everything that has happened in the past few days has been like a dream, and now, even Jamie was willing to tutor her?For her, Hannah ought to have gone through a lot.Nina was a crybaby by nature. She felt her eyes welling up with tears when confronted with such a profound feeling of being loved.Nina tried her best to hold back her tears. Her smile was brilliant as she said, "Thank you, Hannah!""We're a family now." Seeing that Nina was about to cry, Hannah quickly stuffed a piece of honeydew into Nina's mouth. "Learn what you can from them. I have faith in you."The sweetness from the honeydew burst on Nina's tongue, while the sweetness from Hannah's words seeped into Nina's heart as well.Nina nodded aggressively and smiled as she chewed her honeydew.Naomi watched on enviously at her siblings. She was annoyed. For the first time in her life, she felt a
Mrs. Tate couldn't help but wonder if she had heard him wrong. She had to admit her hearing wasn't what it used to be now that she was older.Nevertheless, how could she have misheard Andrew, who regularly tended to his green-colored roots and cared for his hair, as if it were his life, saying that he was going for a haircut?His father, William Winchester, hadn't liked Andrew's hair and even refused to give him his allowances for three months. However, even then, Andrew had not relented and kept his green hair.'"I really need to get my ears checked," Mrs. Tate mumbled to herself.She found it hard to believe that she had misheard Andrew's statement about getting a haircut. If she could misinterpret something as unconventional as that, she worried about the potential for mishearing other things that might unintentionally offend others.Anthony shot her an indecipherable look and laid back on the couch. He placed a well-defined hand over his face as he lay down, concealing his e
A born criminal. Mentally disturbed. Insane. He was someone who would end up in jail in the future for murder.Those were all the things that his birth mother had called him over and over again ever since the day he decided to draw.Hannah didn't answer. Instead, she extended her hand toward him before gently saying, "Pass me the brush."Kaden expression was complex. Nevertheless, he obediently passed Hannah a brush.Hannah casually placed the canvas on an easel and asked, "Do you mind if I add to your artwork?""I don't mind. Go ahead," Kaden replied, fixing his attention on his drawing.Hannah studied the artwork before her once more. Then, without hesitation, she dipped the brush into the paint and drew some wildflowers.Hannah had drawn those wildflowers at the feet of the boy in the cage, making it seem like the flowers depended on the boy to live and vice versa.Hannah then mixed some paint and drew more rays of sunlight on the artwork. The golden rays of light that
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