Erica didn't know what psychological state she was in, but subconsciously, she didn't want others to find out."I … I'm not unhappy. I'm very happy."Her face showed a bit of embarrassment. She was used to touching the ends of her hair instinctively to soothe her uneasiness. But she couldn't touch her hair as it was tied up in a bun. Her embarrassment intensified at the failed attempt. She just awkwardly raised her hand and rubbed the back of her head stiffly.She had heard that Hannah had come from the slums.Why was Hannah's long hair glossy and smooth, while hers was dry and frizzy and felt like a handful of grass?It was a stark contrast.Her face turned slightly pale. "Since I'm not needed here, I'll go help Mrs. Tate with dinner. You guys continue working."She quickly turned and ran after saying that."Kaden, what are you looking at?" Naomi came over and nudged her brother's arm. "What's wrong with Erica?"She had run away so fast, as if a ghost chased her.Naomi
Hannah didn't know what the problem was.She turned the showerhead on again, but only a stream of cold water came out.Feeling helpless, she quickly wrapped herself in a bath towel and went to the next room.The door was quickly opened after her knock.It seemed that Darren had just finished taking a shower. There was a towel wrapped around his waist. He revealed a strong and muscular upper body.His usual neat hair was wet and clinging to his scalp. There were water droplets flowing down the contours of his face.His sword-like eyebrows, dark eyes, and broad chest were fatal to Hannah.She maintained her smile although she was sighing inwardly. Her unhesitant and unapologetic gaze landed on him as she said, "Mr. Winchester, the showerhead in my room is broken. May I use your bathroom?"Her eyes showed pure admiration.However, Darren felt that his blood was rushing through his veins.It was as if Hannah's gaze was a spark. Wherever her gaze wandered, it ignited a wave of f
Darren breathed a sigh of relief. He cautiously took a few steps forward and stood in front of the bathroom door."The tall bottle is the shower gel. Will you use it? Shall I bring yours over?""It's okay. I'll use yours." Hannah's muffled voice came through the door.Darren stared at the bathroom door at the unconcerned reply. He was unable to suppress a gentle and tender smile from forming.He would have to admit that restraining himself was painful. But Hannah's joy and trust filled his heart with sweetness and reassurance.It seemed that the world became more likable because of her existence.Suddenly, the bathroom door opened slightly, and the woman he cared about popped her head out."Mr. Winchester."Hannah waved at him with a smile in her eyes. Darren was hesitant. He approached and asked softly after observing that she was still properly wrapped in a bath towel. "Do you need anything?"Was there something she couldn't find in his bathroom?"No. I just thought abo
Hannah found Erica running away amusing and shook her head helplessly. "Erica is still so timid. She gets nervous every time she speaks to you."Even after being in the house for some time, Erica still couldn't speak when she saw Darren. It was as if she was facing a fierce beast."Hannah, you should dry your hair."Not bothering with irrelevant people, Darren gently pushed her shoulder and warmly said, "Be careful not to catch a cold.""I'm not that delicate."Hannah chuckled, not bothering to refute. The following banter was sealed behind the closed door of the room.After drying her hair and changing into a long dress, Hannah finally went downstairs with Darren to have dinner.After dinner, Naomi and Kaden accompanied Molly for a walk in the garden. Nina went upstairs to practice her piano while Anthony sat on the sofa playing with his phone.As he was scrolling through the internet, he sat up straight suddenly, his face turning ugly. Then, he scolded, "Nonsense!""What
Even the Starlight Foundation's reputation was starting to be questioned. Some people even mentioned the official Winchester Group's account."Hannah, don't pay attention to those people talking nonsense online. I believe there must be a reason for you to take action."Anthony's face darkened as he sneered, "That brat Andrew is not efficient in handling things. How could he let Hannah personally hit someone?"It irritated him to see Hannah being criticized recklessly online. The thought of the comments he had read made him almost explode with anger."Andrew is currently at the military academy. His conduct will reflect on him."Casting Anthony a faint glance, Hannah said, "Moreover, it's more satisfying to slap someone in the face myself than have someone else do it."Seeing that the online comments did not influence her, Anthony finally breathed a sigh of relief."Hannah, do you know who is deliberately slandering you? Could it be the couple who was beaten?"Nigel and Cath
The online uproar was not without reason. Due to the Starlight Foundation, Hannah gained popularity online.Although she never appeared or said anything herself, people naturally had a favorable impression of her.Later on, the movie 'The Search' became a huge hit. Her portrayal of a college student in a few scenes won her the title of a high-class beauty. Many fans expressed their admiration. Some even use screenshots of her scene as their phone backgrounds. Female celebrities in the entertainment industry had mixed feelings toward her.During that time, no one dared to show off themselves. Any attempt to do so was met with comparisons to Hannah, leaving them embarrassed.Many relied on their looks to make a living. Now, they found themselves being compared unfavorably whenever they made an occasional appearance.If Hannah had been in the industry, she might have faced the collective suppression by other rising stars. However, she wasn't just any other person. Not only was sh
As Misty joined in the online condemnation of Hannah, she also discreetly tried to whitewash herself. Things were always wonderful in one's imagination. However, netizens weren't stupid either. Some had mock her in return."Who is this? What is she trying to do?""Really? Misty Emerson's matter was thoroughly exposed during the live broadcast by Ramona. How can it be whitewashed now?""This is amusing. A certain someone is already beyond words, who is Misty Emerson anyway?""Is this Misty's brainwashed fan? Hey, you. Misty is an illegitimate child and engaged in workplace bullying. Why are you still following her?"These comments made Misty turn pale. She couldn't control her anger and grabbed a nearby vase before smashing it to the ground."Damn it! These people deserve to die!"She was heaving with anger and muttered, "What do these fools know?""What's got you so upset?"Startled by the sudden outburst, Claudia looked at her daughter and frowned slightly. "Who upset you
Misty frantically dispelled the negative thoughts she was having. Just then, he phone rang. An unknown number sent her a text message.She had a feeling of déjà vu, making her heart tremble as she checked the message."Do you like my gift?"The message was brief. The familiar sentence made Misty immediately realize who the sender was. Connor Richardson.The man who was both righteous and evil, who instilled fear in people from the bottom of their hearts. Did he do this? Is this the gift he gave her?Thinking of what he said before he left, Misty felt complicated, with more surprise than anything else. Of course, she liked it!Witnessing Hannah's downfall had become her obsession. What was happening now was incredibly satisfying.Even though she felt that way, she kept a straight face, considering his unpredictable methods. She swiftly glanced around before replying to the message with a pale complexion."Was it you? Why did you do it?"Connor's reply came quickly. "You hate
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