"Don't speak ill of Nigel like that!" objected Catherine. Her hands were bound but her voice was still audible.She cast a resentful look at Hannah, fearful of another physical assault.She refrained from further insults."You truly don't comprehend how wonderful Nigel is. You're merely attracted to the Winchester family's wealth. Who gives you the right to look down on Nigel?"When talking about rejecting Nigel's love, she wasn't much better."When rumors spread that Darren had gone mad due to a broken leg, Hannah audaciously claimed that she'd married into the Winchester family for the sake of money! It was certainly not for love. It was because she saw the Winchester family's wealth and power! She abandoned Nigel for money," Catherine thought."Andrew, do you think she genuinely cares about you? This woman is sly. All of this is just a facade!"Full of jealousy, Catherine said, "She's deliberately trying to please you for money. She's afraid of being kicked out of the Winches
Catherine immediately shot Hannah a jealous and resentful look. Hannah raised an eyebrow, unfazed, and she remained silent."Hannah, do you truly find me so despicable in your heart? Are you really never willing to consider being with me?"Nigel struggled to speak as if uttering these words had exhausted all his strength. What did he mean? Was he giving up?In response, Hannah's gaze carried a subtle and profound meaning.If he thought giving up at that moment, without further entanglements, was a good idea, didn't he realize it might have been too late? He wasn't entirely innocent, and in this life, he even contemplated harming her again. Did he expect her to act as if nothing had happened?Suppressing a cold laugh in her heart, she maintained an expression of indifference."Nigel, be a man with responsibility. Don't let me lose respect for you," she advised calmly.The hope in Nigel's eyes dimmed gradually.Clenching his fists, he appeared almost desperate, and he closed
One day, Nigel would fully belong to Catherine!She firmly believed in this.With anticipation and determination in Catherine's eyes, her smile became even brighter. Her voice was sweet as she said, "Okay, thank you, Nigel."Nigel's hand hesitated slightly, a hint of bitterness lingering in his mouth. If only the person he desired could have expressed such emotions to him.Sighing silently, his hand eventually landed gently on Catherine's head. He softly said, "There's nothing to thank me for. My child is my responsibility. Let's go."Catherine's eyes sparkled with surprise and joy. She held his hand as they exited the mall together.Nigel's cheeks were swollen. His clothes were slightly disheveled.Catherine, with tear streaks on her face and red eyes, no longer resembled a pampered young lady. They drew sympathetic glances from passersby.Hannah stood on the third floor of the mall and observed them with a mocking look in her eyes."Ms. Emerson, if you find him unpleasan
As Naomi glanced at the pages of "Soil Analysis", a fleeting expression of bewilderment crossed her faceWell, she did not mean it like that."People don't always discover their true path, but immersing oneself in books is a reliable constant. I've noticed you've been delving into plant-related literature lately—any burgeoning interests in this field?" Hannah asked as she smiled. "I can't quite tell if ..."Naomi's confusion only deepened.In the past, she had dedicated herself to the care of Mr. Garner's roses, putting sleeping and eating on the back burner to spare Hannah from embarrassment.While meticulously looking after the plants, she absorbed a plethora of relevant knowledge at a rapid pace.With each improvement in the plants' conditions, Naomi experienced a sense of accomplishment and joy she had never felt before.This newfound passion prompted her to pick up a botanical encyclopedia and explore this realm after completing her postgraduate entrance exams.Her engag
The driver hesitated slightly.Hannah's gaze suddenly sharpened, resembling an unsheathed sword.Her voice rose as she said, "Quick! Don't waste time!"In this instant, her expression turned unsettling, her eyes reddened, and she exuded a rather frightening demeanor.Under her piercing gaze, the driver inexplicably felt a hint of fear.Without saying much, he hastily unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car.Hannah directly slid into the driver's seat, swiftly fastening the seat belt, all the while continuing to comfort her grandmother over the phone.She pressed the gas pedal abruptly!Naomi clenched her fist, forcefully stuffing it into her mouth to stifle any screams.Gripping the handle tightly, she dared not make a sound, but her pupils widened in uncontrollable fear.She never knew that a car could go so fast!This didn't seem like driving. It was more like flying.Everything in her sight rapidly retreated. The car drifted and swerved, weaving through traffic,
Washing dishes and doing chores felt like an insult to Jadon. He couldn't accept it.In such a predicament, he felt cornered, facing a level of hardship he had never experienced before.Naturally, he developed a deep resentment toward Erica.So, when he joined these thugs and learned they intended to harm her, he unhesitatingly led the way."You animal!" Erica couldn't believe that the man she once had feelings for could sink even lower.As she observed his hideous expression, she couldn't fathom how she had ever fallen for such a person.Clamping her teeth together, she noticed Molly's lips turning slightly blue, a sign of heightened stress, edging on a potential health crisis.Worried, she exclaimed, "What do you want? If you have an issue with me, leave my elderly grandmother out of it!""What do I want? You, the sly one, snuggling up to a wealthy guy and enjoying the good life, huh?" Jadon sneered bitterly.His dirty hands grabbed Erica's chin, and with a repulsive gaze, h
The thunderous sound, filled with an overwhelming fury, made Jadon shiver involuntarily, prompting him to turn his head instinctively.A slender figure stood at the door, blocking the light. It was impossible to discern the person's face, but her bone-chilling presence was palpable, sending shivers down one's spine.Hannah moved silently as she approached.Dressed in casual home attire, she exuded a unique elegance.As Jadon saw her face more clearly, his expression turned increasingly grim. Recalling the fear of being easily subdued, he staggered backward."Ms. Emerson …" Seeing the newcomer, Erica couldn't hold back her tears, crying and apologizing, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault ... If it weren't for me, Grandma wouldn't have suffered..."Her body convulsed with sobs, overwhelmed by fear and guilt. Living in an environment that favored males, Erica, even in the urban city, had grown accustomed to a humble existence.The compassionate Molly had provided her with the care a
What if Hannah, a wealthy woman from a prominent family, got hurt?Remembering Jadon's sinister expression, Erica became even more concerned.These individuals were violently banging on the door under Jadon's leadership.Fortunately, the door's quality held up for a while.However, these people were insane. They climbed up from outside, stepped on the air conditioning unit, and forcefully broke through the balcony's glass door.In broad daylight, they seemed to show no hint of hesitation to commit a crime.If anything happened to Hannah, how would Erica cope with the consequences?Anxious thoughts raced through her mind as she continued knocking on the door, tears streaming down her face."Ms. Emerson, please don't act impulsively … These people are crazy; if you get hurt …""Quiet."Hannah's cold voice faintly transmitted from behind the door, carrying a particular reassuring strength.With a commanding presence, she continued, "Wait outside."Erica was suddenly taken aba