"How are you feeling now? Do you feel any pain?"Misty asked a series of caring questions and, as if remembering something, patted her forehead gently. "Look at me! You still have wounds on your body … Do you want some water? I'll go get it for you!"She got up quickly to get some water.However, after spending the night sitting by the bedside, her legs had gone numb.As she stood up suddenly, she had a blackout and her legs gave way, causing her to fall.She fell onto Connor and accidentally touched his wound which made him grunt in pain."Are you okay? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to fall!"Misty panicked. She got up with a pale face and anxiously looked at him. "Does it hurt a lot? I'm really sorry …"Her innocent and elegant look, coupled with such an expression made her seem as pure and clean as a white sheet of paper.Connor felt that he had never seen such a delicate and kind woman before, and for a moment he was even more melancholic."Are you an angel?"He couldn't stop
Unexpectedly, the seemingly pure and beautiful girl had such a side to her.It not only made him sad, but it also made him interested in hunting for something.…On the other hand, Hannah found the room empty when she woke up.She slept deeply and woke up only when it was already late in the morning.Darren left for work early every day, and she was used to it. She headed downstairs without much thought.The entire residence was unusually quiet, with no trace of the usual noise from anyone. "Agnes?"Curious, she raised her voice to call out, "Agnes?"Agnes, usually diligent, did not respond immediately.For the first time, she realized how vast and empty the mansion was. It even produced an echo when she raised her voice.Where was everyone? Tightening her coat, she descended the stairs and found a small sign posted at the staircase entrance on the ground floor. It wrote, "Madam, please have your meal." A small red arrow pointed toward the direction of the dining roo
Standing against the backlight, Darren resembled an elegant aristocrat yet carried the pride of a god with a touch of arrogance.Hannah gazed at him. A subtle smile graced her lips. "Mr. Winchester, you know I can't ride, right?"Hannah was limited by her upbringing in the slums, which shaped her perspective. Even after marrying Nigel in her previous life, she strived to become a refined lady, dedicating herself to Nigel's family.Every skill she acquired had a purpose, with most of her time devoted to proving herself. Horseback riding was an expensive pastime for nobles with no practical advantages for her and was never on her radar.Darren's eyes held a trace of warmth. "It's fine if you can't ride. You usually know your way around everything in this world. I'll be here to protect you and ensure you stay safe. Do you trust me?"Of course, she did. Without hesitation, Hannah placed her hand in his. With his guidance, she mounted the horse.Seated on the horse, a particular e
Hannah held a huge bouquet of roses, arranging the carefully chosen gifts into the prepared bag.The rose petals glowed with a passionate warmth, adorned delicately with morning dew.Her eyes held a hint of redness, and a surge of emotions washed over her, rendering her momentarily speechless.In this moment, the painful memories of her childhood seemed to find solace along this journey.Once impoverished and burdened with terrible memories, it felt as if these gifts and roses had become part of her journey, brimming with love.Just then, the 18th instructor approached, not alone but with two others.Seeing them, Hannah's nose tingled, and tears nearly welled up."Hannah, no tears allowed! On this day, you've gotta sport that happy grin!" Still getting the hang of horseback riding, Taylor beamed with a wide smile, waving her gift."Take it easy, Taylor." With a touch of concern in her eyes, Avery held the reins for her, keeping a watchful eye.Up ahead, Flynn rode beside t
"Good. If you ever betray Hannah, I'll take her away, far away, where you'll never find her." Flynn observed Darren intensely with his sharp eyes."You won't get that chance." Darren's gaze suddenly sharpened, his dark eyes filled with possessive dominance as he stared coldly at Flynn.The mere thought of this possibility ignited a thick sense of murderous intent within him.In this world, no one could separate him from Hannah.Under his cold gaze, Flynn's face paled slightly, yet he showed no sign of yielding. He steadfastly displayed his sincerity.The eyes of the two men met briefly. Then, each averted their gaze under the concerned looks of Taylor and Avery.Flynn then pulled on the reins as if they had reached an unspoken agreement. The white horse beneath him gradually slowed, falling behind the horses that Taylor and Avery rode.The crisp sound of hooves echoed loudly.Riding spiritedly on horseback, the siblings from the Winchester family approached briskly.Anth
"No way!" The other siblings shouted at Kaden.Darren didn't need to speak as everyone glared at Kaden."Stop dreaming! It should be me filling Hannah's display cabinet!" Naomi retorted with her hands on her hips. "Are you lost in your daydreams? You have no achievements to boast about. Don't forget, Hannah's display cabinet is now filled with items thanks to my little tank!" Andrew scoffed as he mocked.Upon his return, he resolved to complete his tasks, striving to earn medals and other accolades as soon as possible. They were all to be presented to Hannah, filling the display cabinet with his belongings!As the siblings quarreled, Anthony watched the scene. A glint of intrigue was in his eyes.Didn't the captain ask him to participate in some competition before coming back?He was set to win a gold medal upon his return. How could he let his younger siblings steal the spotlight?As the siblings bickered, Hannah smiled. While holding the roses, she opened a new gift.Seve
"It was ruled as a suicide." Riley's expression was grim."During the night, taking advantage of the inattentiveness of the prison guards, he used the sharpened end of a toothbrush and stabbed it into his throat, ending his own life.""So, he's dead?" Hannah pondered as she furrowed her brow."How is that possible? Even if he admitted to being guilty, it's just a few years in prison. Why would he choose to end his own life?"Although they had only met briefly, Hannah had a rough understanding of the man.He was a laborer in construction, somewhat opportunistic and driven by profit.Rumor had it he got entangled in gambling debts, suffered countless beatings, and brought misery to his wife, children, and mother.He lived in a damp basement, barely scraping by.This man was selfish and self-centered. Such individuals would usually fear death. How could he contemplate suicide?"Even I find it suspicious. We investigated but found nothing unusual," Riley said, adjusting his glasse
Having been trapped by recordings twice, Misty had truly learned her lesson. Even when discussing matters privately with Jessica, she refused to leave any trace."Suicide? Seriously?" Jessica burst into laughter, her voice oozing sarcasm."We're not exactly saints. Don't we all understand people like him? People like him are greedy, addicted to gambling, selfish, and have no moral boundaries!"You, me, and him are all the same! None of us would ever think of death when we can live—not to mention stabbing ourselves with a sharpened toothbrush!"How painful could that be?Just the thought of it sent shivers down her spine and raised goosebumps on her skin."Does he even deserve to be lumped together with me?" Misty expressed disdain, a hint of disgust in her eyes. In truth, deep down, Jessica wasn't very different.Jessica scoffed. "Sure! Go ahead and be as arrogant as you like! Since you're keeping your guard up and won't share any details, don't blame me for stepping back."