Hannah had slightly raised her voice when she'd said the last word.She sounded patronizing.Under Hannah's eyes, the socialite dared not to speak and could only nod vigorously.She was crying like a crybaby.Hannah couldn't help but smile wider. Her scorn dissipated a little, and she nodded. "Good girl."She just said it casually. But combined with her strong aura, it made people feel happy about being praised.Moreover, she was beautiful and sassy. Although she only stood here, it was enough to make people yearn to be praised by her.The crying socialite suddenly blushed for no reason. She stared at Hannah with twinkling eyes.She believed she'd lost her mind. Her heart beat faster, and she felt that Hannah was beautiful.She couldn't even hate Hannah.The socialite subconsciously covered her chest. She felt guilty, as if she had betrayed a friend. Her long eyelashes trembled, and she dared not to look at Hannah again.However, when she glanced at her other friends, she fo
Lila stared intensely at Hannah, her eyes as red as blood. She wasn't sure if it was hatred that kept her going, or if it was because she did not dare to meet her friends' eyes. She had been the family's princess since she was young, and she had never been mistreated like this before. Lila felt as if she was going to die from humiliation. This sense of shame was even harder for her to accept than pain. She continued insulting her defiantly, "You're just a slut and a manipulative bitch!"There was a resounding slap. Hannah's eyes remained fixed on Lila as she slapped her again. "How should you address me?"Lila could be as defiant as she wanted. Hannah wasn't the one getting hit. Besides, Hannah had plenty of time to kill. "Wow … You … You slut! Nigel will avenge me! Don't even think about making my brother like you!"Lila began wailing loudly. There was another slap. Hannah was like a ruthless machine. She accurately slapped Lila again. "Say it. How should you ad
Lila worshiped her brother, and in her eyes, he could do no wrong.If Nigel had made a mistake, it had to be because someone had led him to do so.What Hannah had said failed to put Lila in touch with reality. Conversely, there was a flash of venom in her eyes, and she felt all the more that Hannah was pretending.It was just a pity that she had just gotten beaten up. Not only did her face hurt, but her feelings had been hurt too.She did not dare to provoke Hannah further at that moment and just swallowed her defiance resentfully. "Alright. I want to be alone for a while."Hannah couldn't care less about what Lila thought, and she crossed her arms against the railing once again.She had a perfect figure with curves in all the right places, and when she leaned casually against the railing as she looked out over the sea, she looked as beautiful as a painting. She exuded an air of relaxation and freedom.Even her voice was a seductive drawl as she waved her hand and said, "You g
The man who was always calm looked panicked for the first time. In the midst of this chaos, Hannah didn't seem to hear anything. She floated in the water elegantly and confidently.She was like a fish. It was as if the water had embraced her. Her skin was so pale that she seemed to glow as she appeared and disappeared into the water. She held the plank as she moved speedily to Lila, who was crying and screaming. Lila had never expected that the person who would come to save her would be Hannah.At this moment of despair, time seemed to slow down, and everything seemed to be in slow motion.Between life and death, she could see in minute detail the appearance and movements of Hannah as she approached. Her long hair floated in the sea like seaweed and stuck to her face, enhancing her facial features.Droplets of water beaded on her perfectly smooth skin. She seemed to be a creature of legends, a mermaid who had captured the light of the world. Hannah was unafraid of the
They were surrounded by danger, and if they were just one step slower, they would be at risk of losing their lives.Even at this time of crisis, Darren's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.This wasn't good.He thought inwardly that the IQ of people in love was probably a negative number. Otherwise, why wasn't he nervous at this moment of life and death? All that was left was a thick sweetness that filled his heart.All he wanted was to embrace the one he loved and kiss her for a long time. Even if they died at this moment, he would be content.But Hannah had said that they would grow old together.Since they hadn't even gotten old, they could not die.The two of them stopped talking and began forging ahead. They struck out with their arms and legs and swam as hard as they could toward the cruise ship.Lila hung on the plank between the two of them.She could not swim and there wasn't much she could help with. The only thing she could do was remain quiet and not cause t
They had given her, a seemingly worthless and somewhat sinister person, the safer option. She couldn't help but feel a mix of conflicting emotions.Before she could react, the hovercraft was within her reach.Hannah lifted her hands to push Lila up. She shouted clearly, "Go! Hurry!"In regard to Hannah's choice, Darren did not say a word. His gaze remained calm. He followed suit to push the wooden board once more so that it was closer to the hovercraft. His actions demonstrated his support for her decision. The more critical the situation became, the more Lila's limbs began to tremble. Her whole body was shaking in fear. Her mind went blank. She dared not think about what was going to happen to Hannah and Darren, let alone what would happen if she didn't succeed in climbing up. She gritted her teeth tightly until the taste of blood permeated her mouth. Her vision was blurry, and tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably. In a daze, Lila was driven by an unwavering
Upon seeing both of them safely on the hovercraft, the people on the deck finally let out sighs of relief. They urged, "Quick, come up!""Be careful! The shark is about to hit the hovercraft!""Quickly come up!"Their prey was right in front of the sharks, yet they couldn't reach it.The worst part was that sharks were already agitated by the smell of blood. The shiver of sharks couldn't endure it. They attacked the hovercraft aggressively resulting in it swaying violently. It looked beyond frightening. Hannah and Darren exchanged a glance. There was a faint smile lingering in both of their eyes. They gently nodded at each other. There was an unspoken understanding between them.With a swift turn, they exerted force under their feet and pounced toward the two ladders that were dangling on the sides of the ship. Although it was quite a distance, they both successfully grabbed hold of each of the ladders. The people on the ship sighed in relief. Hannah climbed upward swi
Hannah and Darren acted as if there was no one else around them. The people around them finally returned to their senses upon seeing the both of them about to return to the room to change. "Wait!" Regina shouted out instinctively. There was a vicious look on her face. "Is there a problem, Mrs. Moore?" Darren asked. His expression darkened in dissatisfaction as he stared at Regina coldly. Upon sensing his irritation from being stopped, Hannah raised her hand and gently pinched his arm. She peeped her head out from the side of his shoulders and said politely, "I'm not dressed appropriately to chat right now. Is there something so urgent that can't wait until I get dressed, Mrs. Moore?""I hope you understand my concern as a mother for her child, Ms. Emerson. I want answers right now," Regina said with a shiver. As she spoke, she slowly returned to her senses. She tried her best to ignore the chilling aura of Darren. She pointed to Lila's face and said, "When I see Lila's c
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