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
Erica felt like her head was spinning. In the midst of her dizziness, it suddenly hit her that this was the first time that Darren had set eyes on her without Hannah being present. He didn't just pass by her.This thought made her tremble even more. Her face was flushed, and she was panicking. She wasn't worthy of being in his presence. How Erica wished she could shrink herself entirely and hide in a crack. She should've worn her standard pajamas, so she wouldn't taint his eyes with her skin. But no. Her pajamas were so horrendous and ugly. He must've never seen such an eyesore. Embarrassed, she couldn't help but curl her toes. Her hands were hideous and rough. Would he be taken back by her having such unsightly hands? Her complexion wasn't smooth enough, and her legs weren't slender. Moreover, she had sloping shoulders and her hair was terrible. Her body completely lacked curves as well. Everything about her was so unpleasant. She was nothing compared to Hannah.
Erica was overjoyed as she went downstairs to cook another portion of hangover soup. Her heart was filled with joy, and she wasn't feeling tired at all. Yeah, she lied. In fact, she'd only cooked a bowl of hangover soup. Being raised in a poor family, she wasn't allowed to waste any food. Whenever she cooked, she had to follow strict portioning. She would be beaten up if she wasted any food. It was beyond her imagination that Darren would actually take the hangover soup she made. She was so close to humming a tone when she was making the soup in the kitchen. However, she refrained from doing so because she didn't want to wake the others up.Fortunately, the soup was easy to make, and she was quick on her feet. After Hannah had just dried her hair, Erica brought a new bowl of hangover soup for her."Thanks!"Hannah's eyes were flickering with joy as she took the tray from her.Surprised, she said, "You don't have to do this next time. To be honest, I didn't have much to dr
Erica felt so ashamed at this instant.She could no longer bear it.Covering her face with the documents, she muttered with her head hung low, "It's getting late. You should rest now. I'll get going first."She turned and took her leave hastily. Hannah couldn't help but chuckle as she shook her head. Erica really lacked self-esteem, and she was too sensitive.She hoped she would transform for the better once she started working in Starlight Foundation. By then, she would have the chance to meet more people and work on more tasks. The hangover soup from Erica really worked wonders. She had a good sleep. When she woke up the next day, the sunlight was already streaming in."Hannah, you're awake!"Naomi's eyes glistened with excitement when she saw her descending from the stairs.She hurried over to Hannah and asked, "Hannah, how was the wedding yesterday?""What do you mean by that?"Hannah was baffled. She asked, "It was just a wedding, wasn't it?"This was a peculiar