Cedric's expression shifted. He gritted his teeth and yelled, "Never! That's my girlfriend. You can't harm her!"Jake sneered, "Damn! So you want to do things the hard way! Catch this pretty boy! I'll fuck his girlfriend right in front of him!"As the male lead in the story, Cedric was not a powerless, pretty boy. He made the first move, kicking one of the thugs to the ground with his legs. He grabbed a steel pipe and charged toward the others.With his support, Hannah felt less pressured.Not standing idle, Diana cried while helping with the weapons she found. Though it lacked finesse, it succeeded in deterring several thugs.The remaining thugs, realizing the odds were against them, dropped their weapons and bolted.Furious, Jake's face contorted with anger. "Damn it! Come back, you bunch of useless dickheads! All of you can't even handle three people! Get back here!""Hannah!" Seeing that she was finally safe, Diana couldn't hold back her tears. She rushed to Hannah's sid
Suspicion grew in Hannah's heart, especially as she observed Diana's visibly moved expression.She couldn't help but hesitate a little. But without evidence, she couldn't say much.Hannah approached the groaning thug on the ground.This one hadn't fled, probably because when she kicked him, she twisted his ankle.Seeing this ominous figure approaching, he widened his eyes in terror. Tears were about to fall as he pleaded, "I was wrong! I was just following orders. I won't do it again. Please spare me!"Who could have survived this?Who would've thought someone from an affluent family could be so adept at fighting?He once believed that dealing with multiple opponents was merely a tale from books. Now, he realized that there are always better individuals out there.He knew he was wrong."You know you were wrong. So what? Following your so-called boss, did you do anything good?" Hannah sneered as she looked down at him with a mocking smile."I-I …" The small-time thug couldn'
Amidst countless possibilities, Cedric remained unwavering, choosing to embrace Diana without hesitation the moment he could.If this wasn't love, then what was?He loved her to the point of risking his life for her. What was there in that insignificant past that she can't couldn't let go of?Her gaze and tone held unwavering certainty, causing Hannah to feel slightly irritated.She didn't meddle in others' affairs, but Cedric was like a deep abyss. Once Diana stepped in, it could be an irreparable situation.Despite her privileged background, outstanding education, and beautiful looks, why would she ruin her own future over a stupid romance?"Have you forgotten what you said?" Hannah's tone grew slightly heavy, emphasizing, "Haven't you said it yourself? There are so many good men in this world, why bother with …""Ms. Emerson!" Diana's eyes showed surprise, followed by a touch of coldness. She pressed her lips together. Tears streamed down her face, yet she spoke with de
Darren wanted to pull Hannah down and sink into the depths of his bloodthirst.Despite the repeated temptations of the beast within him, he was reluctant to harm her in the slightest. Yet those people dared to hurt her. Damn it! Damn it!Darren lowered his gaze. His entire being was shrouded in a chilling intent."The individuals responsible have already been taken into custody by the police. They will pay for their actions."Sensing his hostility, Hannah raised her hand to embrace him and said softly, "It didn't feel hurt before, but it's starting to ache a bit now. How about we go to the hospital and have a doctor check it?""Does it hurt? Let's go now," Darren's eyes instantly filled with concern as he scooped her up, treating her like a fragile doll. Even allowing her to walk seemed like a form of harm."Huh? Mr. Winchester, I didn't injure my foot!" Hannah exclaimed, both amused and exasperated. Darren remained silent, seemingly oblivious to her words. He swiftly carri
Casting her a cold glance, seemingly oblivious to Misty's smug satisfaction, Hannah calmly stated, "It's just a minor injury.""Hannah, now that you're Mrs. Winchester, you represent the Winchester family's reputation." Misty softly advised her with her large eyes that seemed filled with concern. "You can't keep getting into fights like you used to. You're behaving like a kid—what's that all about? It would be embarrassing if word got out."I know you may not like hearing this, but as your sister, I still have to advise you," she continued, even though her words seemed irritating. With what appeared to be a compassionate expression, she whispered, "Hannah, you shouldn't take advantage of Mr. Winchester's favoritism to behave recklessly. Otherwise, it's not only embarrassing for him, but it also reflects poorly on you. Hannah, you should think more about Mr. Winchester.""There's no need to worry. I like my wife just the way she is. There's no embarrassment. In fact, I'm proud of
Cedric still showed some lingering fear and said, "It's a good thing I happened to pass by. Otherwise, I can't imagine how you and Hannah would've handled that situation.""We were actually on our way to try that famous private kitchen. I never thought we'd run into that group. It was really terrifying. Thankfully, Ms. Emerson is skilled. That's how we held on until you arrived," Diana said as she frowned, a hint of stress in her expression.Recalling the events, she remembered that Hannah had stuck by her side and consistently shielded her. Diana couldn't help but regret her impulsive actions.At the ambulance, she was overly concerned about Cedric's injuries, losing control of her temper and saying things that might have crossed a line.She couldn't help feeling a bit remorseful. With her words, would Hannah even want to be friends with her anymore?"It's good that you're okay. You really scared me today," Cedric said, grabbing her hand with a relieved expression.Then, hesitat
"Come on, silly, why didn't you mention you were hungry? Why are you so cute? You must be starving, huh?" Cedric's chest rumbled as he chuckled, playfully tapping her nose."I … um, wasn't really hungry …" Diana's heart swelled as she shook her head instinctively.But her stomach growled again.Cedric smiled as he said, "You should grab something to eat! How can you take care of me if you're starving? It'll break my heart.""But what about you?" Diana hesitated. If she went to eat, what about Cedric?"I'm not hungry. Besides, I can't eat right now. You go ahead. I'll be fine. There are nurses around!" Cedric replied as he grinned, tousling her hair. Hearing his words, she nodded as she was starving.After ensuring Cedric was taken care of, she left the room to get some food.The elevator lit up, and Misty stared at the indicator for a while before pushing open the door to the ward.Her face wore a worried expression, tears welling up in her eyes. She rushed forward, sound
Hannah lifted her gaze, quietly watching Diana. "Ms. Sorsby, what do you have to apologize for?"Her tone was calm and tinged with confusion, as if she genuinely did not understand the reason behind Diana's words."I ..." Diana struggled to speak. Her throat was dry and scratchy. "I shouldn't have said those things to Ms. Emerson and ... acted that way."Although Hannah had spoken harshly for Diana's own good, the latter had said many cruel things.Looking back, Diana regretted not giving herself a good slap at that moment. Her words were hurtful as well."At that time, Mr. Garner was injured, and you, being deeply concerned, momentarily lost your composure. It's normal. A few impulsively spoken words in a moment of anxiety don't count for much. There's no need for you to apologize," Hannah said, her lips still holding a faint smile. Watching her distant demeanor, Diana's heart tightened into a knot. Her polite yet distant attitude was perfectly balanced.The first time Di