Timothy left right after he gave a piece of his mind. "Is there something different about Uncle Timothy?"Nigel was flabbergasted. After a while, he reached for the envelope, and he muttered subconsciously, "Well, a thousand dollars isn't that much … Did Uncle Timothy really have a daughter? I—""Don't take it! Why do you have to take his money? Do we not give you any?"Before Nigel could even finish his sentence, Gregory bellowed at him. A loud slap was heard. He smacked Nigel's hand and snatched the envelope away from him. Infuriated, he hurled it to the ground. A thousand dollars wasn't a big deal now, but it was ten years ago. And it was the exact same amount they gave Timothy when Alice was born. "Dad, what are you doing?" Nigel exclaimed, taken aback. The back of his hand was hurting."Enough. Your dad has his reasons." Regina also seemed quite uneasy. She tried to comfort him, as she said with an unpleasant expression, "Go upstairs and study. I'll make it up
"It's all thanks to you, Ms. Moore," Timothy said, heaving a sigh of relief.He couldn't help but chuckle as he continued in a low tone, "I feel like I'm back to my old self. I can't wait for things to unfold now."He had been waiting for too long.Initially, he thought he had gotten over it. However, as more time passed and things started to unfold, the more he anticipated it.He couldn't wait to see how devastated Gregory and Regina would be once they were ripped off of their pretentiousness."Rest assured, Mr. Moore. It won't be long."Hannah smiled and said firmly, "Very soon, you can go back to Shaferche and listen to their piano music."Timothy was slightly stunned after he heard her. After a while, he suddenly laughed.His laughter was raspy as it became louder. Tears fell on the cushion beneath him, and soon, it was stained with a large puddle of tears."Thank you," he finally said in a hoarse voice after what seemed like ages. His laughter had finally ceased.After T
Back then, Simon had almost barged into Molly's house. Yet, he had refused to speak a word of truth.Hannah found this to be extremely unsettling. Thus, she planned to pay him a visit.After informing Hannah, Darren didn't linger around. Instead, he turned around and went downstairs immediately.When his footsteps gradually disappeared in the distance, Hannah could clearly hear Erica heaving a great sigh of relief. It turned out that she was so nervous that she had forgotten to breathe.Hannah couldn't help but let out a light chuckle."M-Ms. Emerson, I …"Erica was also startled by how loud she sounded when she exhaled. Her face went red in an instant when she heard Hannah laughing.Embarrassed, she stammered, "I wasn't—"She could barely speak. This was so embarrassing."Don't worry. There's no need to be shy," Hannah said as she saw tears welling up in Erica's eyes.She was on the verge of tearing up.In haste, Hannah quickly softened her tone as she comforted her, "I was
Simon couldn't afford to offend them, yet he couldn't avoid them, either.Why were they still after him when he was already willingly in jail?"Rest assured. We're not officers so we can't interrogate you."Hannah's gaze was cold as she said icily, "I'm just here to ask a few questions.""Ms. Emerson, even if you ask me, I won't say a thing. Why do you even bother?" Simon snickered.Instinctively, he wanted to cross his legs. However, once he met Darren's eyes, he suddenly felt anxious.Simon immediately sat up straight, putting off his mischievous demeanor. Yet, he felt wronged since it had been so long since someone had influenced him this way.After all, he was the one who had been ordering men around all these years.This was so humiliating.He couldn't help but tighten his grip on the table's corner.After a brief pause, he continued in a cautious tone, "Mr. Winchester, please don't stare at me like that. Even if you do, I won't say anything either …"He really wasn't a
Simon looked nothing like his nonchalant self from earlier. His forehead was beaded with cold sweat.A drop of sweat trickled down his cheek.No way. There was no way that his men would dare to say anything if they knew.They were all well aware of how fearsome their boss was. They would be asking for death if they were to betray him.He was certain that his lackeys wouldn't know much about the incident. Thus, he was sure that Darren was trying to trick him.Yet, the thought still made him anxious.His fear was so overwhelming that his legs were about to give in."Mr. Winchester, there's no need for you to scare me," Simon said, forcing a laugh.Not daring to meet his eyes, he averted his gaze.With a pale expression, he continued, "Of course they would turn themselves in. But there's truly nothing more to this. What else do you want us to say?"He spread his hands and stated, "I'm really not hiding anything from you guys. My answer would still be the same no matter how many
Hannah's fingers gently brushed past every inch of Darren's fingers, as if she was trying to sense something from it.She was lost in thought.Probably due to her young age, her hands which were once covered in calluses had become smooth again after being cared meticulously for.Her hands were now smooth and tender, resembling a work of art. Traces of her scars in the past were barely visible.Her fingers brushing past his palm made him twitch slightly. His heart skipped a beat as she continued.Darren couldn't help but curl his fingers slightly.In a hoarse voice, he called out to her, "Hannah?""Darren, you've got some calluses on your hands," Hannah replied as she regained her senses.Yet, she didn't withdraw her hand. Instead, she started caressing his fingers.Her gaze met his as she remarked in a probing manner, "There's no way that you got these from holding pens."Since Darren was born to a wealthy family, shouldn't he be most familiar with pens?His family had been
Darren had always been part of the elite upper crust. He was the epitome of perfection and sophistication.He was born to be superior and indifferent, as nothing in this world really mattered to him.Even a glance from him was like an exquisite gift from the gods.Yet, he was now admitting his fear of losing her.Hannah's heart skipped a beat. In response to his confession, she gently nudged her nose against his.Breathing in each other's air, it was as if they became one."Of course I won't get mad at you. If I want to know, I'll ask you right away."She chuckled as she leaned toward him, wrapping her arms around him."I'm yours now, Darren."Well, this was like music to his ears.His gaze on her intensified. How he wished he could keep her locked away from others and make her entirely his.However, he didn't have the heart to do so. He couldn't bear to strip her freedom from her. He knew if he did that, it would be equivalent to ripping her joy from her.Only when she sai
While Hannah had all the time to love herself, she also didn't mind loving others, offering her love and protection."Is that so?"Hannah frowned. She felt as if the government was also unsure of what they should do with the company. They seemed to be contemplating whether it was better for the company to go bankrupt or to continue operating.However, judging by Hailee's management, the company was already a mess. It probably left a bad impression on the government, hence, they were hesitant with their decision.Thus, it was very likely that she wouldn't be able to get the company back.After all, the government had countless ways and men to do whatever they wanted. There was no need for them to cling to this particular approach.Even if they chose this path, it wasn't necessary for them to continue using this specific company.Nevertheless, Hannah still felt quite regretful."I still have some time before I enter university, and I want to see if I can make something of this co
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