Hannah was slightly taken aback. She instinctively grabbed his hand and wanted to examine it carefully. "Mr. Winchester, are you hurt? Where are you hurt? How bad is it?"The incident just now was so chaotic that her focus was solely on the Moores. She had overlooked his condition. Upon recalling the school of sharks in the water and the fact that he was the last to get onto the hovercraft, it was likely that he might have gotten injuries underwater that she hadn't noticed. Filled with regret and concern, she bit her lip and said, "I was too careless.""Don't worry, Hannah. It's just a small injury."There was a vague smile in his dark eyes. Upon seeing her anxiousness, Darren quickly reassured her, saying, "I just exerted too much force and was hit by the shark's tail."Hannah didn't notice his relaxed tone. She remained silent and pulled him into the room. A sense of warmth surged up in Darren's heart upon seeing Hannah's concern for him. With a helpless tone, he said, "H
In an affectionate tone, he whispered, "Instead of being worried about me, why don't you show me more affection?"Affection?How should she show him affection?Hannah's eyes sparkled with amusement as she extended her fingers to tap his nose gently. Her tender fingertips traced across the bridge of his nose and moved down until it landed on his lips. With a mischievous and playful tone, she asked, "Mr. Winchester, how do you want me to show you affection? Isn't helping you with medicine sufficient?"Darren couldn't help but think to himself that it was far from sufficient. In the past, he always thought of himself to be an emotionless person. There was nothing in this world that could move him. But only when it came to Hannah, did he seem more human-like, with blood, flesh, and desire. He experienced the greed of wanting more, jealousy, envy, joy, and anger. He even had thoughts that came as a surprise to himself. It seemed as if he was a completely unfamiliar version
He didn't pay much attention to it before. But now that he'd come to a realization, Darren was truly heartbroken. This was a gift specially meant for him. It was something that none of his other siblings had. He only had the chance to wear and flaunt it for less than a day. Before he could receive many compliments, the watch was already damaged. Darren's gaze was filled with disappointment. He couldn't help but put the blame on the Moores. "The Moores are outrageous. They hosted a wedding ceremony on a cruise ship without proper safety measures in place."Darren seemed like a kid who had just lost their favorite toy. Hannah tried to hold back but she couldn't help and burst into laughter. Darren gave her an accusatory look which only made her smile widen. Hannah took the watch and said gently, "It's alright. Although the watch is broken, this is a token of love that shows your affection for me, Mr. Winchester."She would always remember how Darren had jumped in without
Hannah lifted her gaze to look at him instinctively. It seemed as if he could always sense the slightest change in her emotions. It was as if he was watching her at every moment. A small smile appeared on her face. She held onto his hand and shook her head. "I'm just thinking about how uncertain life can be."She was referring to Timothy. He, who should've been thriving in life and happily married, was now all alone, thrown to an insignificant department in the Moore Group, and referred to as a useless person. He reminded her of her past life. It wasn't up to him to decide if he had to struggle or give up.Hannah's gaze revealed a hint of sadness and helplessness. "Life may be unpredictable, but people are predictable."Darren's low voice echoed in her ears. His tone was slightly dominant. "In life, aren't we all just fighting against our own fate?"His gaze landed on Hannah. While his gaze looked calm from the outside, it was filled with hidden determination.Darren
"Ana, forgive me for being impulsive."Cedric held Diana's hand. His gaze softened slightly. He lowered her voice, turned his attention toward her, and said gently, "But I don't think I can accept or even come to imagine life without you. I'll see anyone who tries to tear us apart as my enemy. There's no way I can pretend to be polite or friendly to them. You understand me, right?"Diana wondered if she really did understand him. She lifted her gaze and looked at him. She saw a small reflection of herself in his eyes. It was such an addictive feeling. It made her feel as if she was his entire world; that she was his most cherished love; that she was his one and only.Indeed. She couldn't help but wonder what faults Cedric had.It was just that he loved her too much and was too afraid to lose her. After all, he was willing to sacrifice even his life for her. She was the one who had made the mistake from the start. "Cedric, I understand."She lifted her hands and p
Diana was pampered all her life growing up. When she heard those words, her face flushed red in embarrassment. Unsure of what to say, she bit her lips. She desperately wanted to disappear on the spot. Darren didn't use harsh words. However, Diana knew better than anyone else what he had meant. Her behavior was not only contradictory but also embarrassing for the Sorsbys. She was being outrageous. She couldn't help but feel regretful. Her eyes turned red. She lowered her head and remained silent. Her heart filled up with guilt toward Cedric. She believed that he only spoke that way because he genuinely cared for her. Yet, as his girlfriend, she couldn't even be of help at a time like this. She was really useless …However, she didn't realize that Cedric's gaze toward her was filled with coldness and resentment. It was obvious that he was unhappy with her quick surrender. Hannah, on the other hand, saw his expression clearly. She couldn't help but frown. Initially,
Cedric remembered that his throat felt dry. Before he could even respond, he devoured Misty's lips with a kiss. If it wasn't for not having enough time, he intended to do it again with her. No man could refuse her when she seemed so pitiful. Moreover, he was thrilled by the thought of it too. The exhilaration he would get from going back to Diana with another woman's lipstick stain beneath his collar was striking. No one would find out. Diana would be completely clueless. Incredibly intrigued by the thought, he leaned against the railing after a kiss. As he spread his arms wide open, he said, "Come on."Misty took out her lipstick right before him and applied it on her lips meticulously. With delight flickering in her eyes, she tiptoed and left a kiss mark underneath his collar. Her fingers stroked his chest gently as she glanced up at him.Smiling coquettishly, she murmured, "It's on your left pectoral, where it's closer to your heart. I … I wanted to stay close to y
Cedric's eyes and expression were sincere. Diana pursed her lips when she glanced at him. "No need for that. I really believe in you. And it's getting late as well. I'm tired," she said.Fatigue was evident on her face as she continued in a whisper, "Bring me home, okay?"Cedric was more than glad to take her order. Taking her into a tight embrace, he smiled and said, "Ana, thank you. I really love you!"Diana kept her eyes closed tight. Whether there was anything beneath his collar no longer mattered to her. It seemed like he was unaware that there would definitely be other traces once he got physical with someone. His shirt was slightly wrinkled, unlike how neat it was in the first place. His tie was a bit slanted to the side, and there was a long strand of dark hair on his suit. The most obvious sign was the scent lingering on him. The perfume carried a floral and sweet scent, which was never her cup of tea. Should she still believe in him? Diana was incredibly fl
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