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
"Isn't that a fact?"Nigel scoffed when he heard Gregory. His gaze was cold. If it wasn't for their disapproval, how could he have resorted to meeting Hannah in secret? He missed the perfect chance to get close to her. If it wasn't for them interfering, he wouldn't have hesitated to confess his feelings only to watch her marry another man and drift away from him. His heart throbbed with pain. When he recalled yesterday's wedding, he couldn't help but roar with laughter."What am I to you? I'm merely your puppet instead of your son!"A loud slap was heard as Gregory bellowed, "You brat! What nonsense are you talking about?"His face turned red with anger as he hollered, "How did I end up with a son like you? Not only are you not contributing to the family, you're causing trouble! What was the point of raising you?""If you didn't raise me, how could you have formed an alliance with the Langleys? Or are you planning to marry into their family instead?"Nigel was burdened wi
Regina's heart pounded. She felt that something she couldn't accept was about to come to light. Instinctively, she tightened her grip on Lila's wrist as she stared at her. "Don't tell me you're infatuated by that vixen as well!""Mom, can you not be that harsh?"Lila grew even more uneasy. She couldn't help but give Regina a slight nudge as she tightened her lip. She muttered, "I-I was telling the truth yesterday. It's true that I don't like Hannah, but I can't just lie and frame her … What kind of a person would I become then?"Seemingly to have convinced herself, her voice grew louder as she continued firmly, "And she also saved me. It's not like I'm an ungrateful person. Or Mom, do you want me to be like that?""Lila, what are you on about?"Even though Regina thought Hannah didn't deserve her gratitude, she wouldn't say it out loud. She rolled her eyes at Lila as she sighed. Wiping the tears off her face, she continued, "If it wasn't for Hannah, we wouldn't end up in
Catherine wasn't wrong. Nonetheless, when Lila saw how her parents were even more affectionate toward her after the marriage, she bit her lower lip. She kept having a hunch that something was off. …Meanwhile, an unexpected guest visited the Winchester residence. He was tall and imposing. Dressed in casual clothes, he stood upright, showcasing an indifferent demeanor. He had sharp eyes, and his perfectly sculptured tan face was filled with righteousness. "Mr. Nicholl?"Hannah was slightly surprised. She glanced at him and stepped aside, raising her hand as she said, "You don't come over often. Please take a seat."In the living room, Fabian didn't look any gentler despite wearing a suit. He had a predator-like demeanor, and it was oddly attractive. Even the usually bold Naomi couldn't help but feel intimidated by him. Nina, however, reacted differently. Despite her timid personality, her eyes lit up. She shot a few glances at him and took the initiative to pour him s
Fabian's eyes flickered slightly as he stared at Hannah. He smiled and said, "Ms. Emerson, it seems like you're already mentally prepared."After he took a sip of tea, he didn't continue the topic. Instead, he asked, "The postgraduate studies application results are about to be released, right? Which field are you going to study?"Hannah paused for a while, then she smiled. "Does my answer affect your decision?""Of course not," Fabian replied with a chuckle. "I don't have that much power over what you desire, Ms. Emerson. I'm just asking. If it's inconvenient for you, you don't have to answer me."Although he said so, his gaze was fixated on her. "I do have plans."After a brief pause, Hannah flashed a smile at him. In a suggestive manner, she continued, "But I feel like keeping them a secret now.""It seems like it's something out of the box."Fabian shook his head as he tapped on the glass and drawled, "Professor Nolan has been hoping for you to join his ranks. It
After all, Nina was the most timid sibling among the Winchesters. Nina wasn't aware of her sarcasm at all. Instead, she covered her face and giggled. She was truly an angel. It was undeniable that she was traumatized by her past, which left a scar on her character development. Nevertheless, she grew up with a kind heart despite the distress. She had always been pure and innocent, and no one would have the heart to taint her. "The way Mr. Nicholl speaks is hardly comprehensible," Naomi remarked as she approached and sneaked a glance at the invitation card. To her, the invitation was way too simple. It was almost like no information was given. As she wrinkled her face in confusion, she asked, "Hannah, what does this mean? What brings Mr. Nicholl here today?"She found the way smart people spoke to be extremely indirect, making her utterly confused. "He's here to send me a gift on behalf of Darren."Hannah smiled and closed the invitation as she continued gently, "However,