Erica had only encountered such a perfect man once in her life. Was she really going to watch him gradually drift away from her life and belong only in her dreams?She still had a long life ahead of her. But in that moment, she felt as if she could see the end of it.The helplessness and despair she felt caused a surge of anxiety and negative emotions within her heart. It even caused her to unconsciously pick up her habit of biting her thumb. Her gaze filled with a strong determination. She didn't want to leave. Or rather, she didn't want to let go of her opportunity with Darren. Lowering her gaze, she didn't linger any longer. She grabbed her mug and entered her room. … Hannah was awakened by the ringing of her phone. The sky was already bright outside. As she had forgotten to shut the curtains, the sunlight shone into the room through the window. It felt warm but didn't seem glaring. She wasn't fully awake. She lay in bed lazily, refusing to get up. After th
As he thought about Hannah's terrible temper, Matthew's expression darkened. If it wasn't because of her current status and position, he wished that he'd never had her as his daughter.He was genuinely concerned if she was even …He gritted his teeth until his cheeks twitched slightly. There was a disturbing look that flashed across his eyes. "I know that you love me the most, Dad."There was an innocent smile on Misty's face. She clung to Matthew and handed his phone back to him obediently. "Don't be mad, Dad. Just talk to Hananh nicely. You're an easy person to get along with. I'm sure Hannah will come to appreciate you after some time."Matthew sneered coldly. There was a look of disdain on his face. "Who cares what she thinks?"Whilst he complained, he still dialed Hannah's number. Soon, a robotic, cold, but sweet female voice echoed through the phone. "Sorry, the person you are calling is currently available. Please try again later …"Matthew froze. He looked at hi
Hannah could never seem to understand what was going through Matthew or any other man's mind when they cheated. Was it really worth it to abandon their wives just for their lovers?Why would a perfectly decent young woman willingly associate themselves with these married men? Did they never consider what these women actually wanted?Were they truly attracted by their old age, lust for the young and attractive, and their unethical behaviors?In the end, it all came down to money and power. These women wanted the easy way out in life. The worst part was that these mistresses would rise to power along with their children, and these unfaithful men would enjoy a peaceful life and succeed in their careers.Upon recalling Eleanor who lost her life at a young age, a hint of sadness crept up in Hannah's heart. She often wondered if her life would be different if Eleanor was still alive.That way, she would also have someone who loved her and cared for her. She would have had the love
Upon hearing Hannah's determined tone, Misty's expression darkened. What was Hannah trying to say?How dare she look down on her!If it wasn't because of the previous movie that Hannah funded which turned out such a success at the box office, her own rising fame, and Dennis' title of a "genius director", why would she even choose the production crew that Hananh funded for her comeback?Given her current popularity, it was clear that they were in a win-win situation!A hint of coldness flashed across Misty's eyes, but she still maintained the sweet smile on her face as she said softly, "Dad, why not let me talk to Hannah?"Matthew was clearly infuriated. Upon hearing Misty's words, he tossed the phone to her and said angrily, "She's just being unappreciative! Family ties are supposed to be unbreakable, yet she's determined to cut all of us off!"His voice was so loud that Hannah could hear him clearly across the line.She couldn't help but sneer coldly as she took a seat on t
The main reason why everyone mocked her was not because of the box office performance, it was because of her cringe-worthy acting skills.Her behavior indicated a general lack of respect for the viewers who bought tickets for the movie. Why could she not understand that?"You!"Misty not only failed to understand, but she genuinely believed that Hannah was intentionally targeting her. Upon hearing Hannah repeatedly expose her, she was furious. She took a few deep breaths and forced herself to calm down. With a forced smile, she said, "Hannah, the weak performance at the box office was not just because of me. You've recently invested in a movie, so I'm sure you should know about this. It's fine if others say that about me, but if my own sister says that about me, it really hurts."She pretended to sniffle slightly and put on a magnanimous appearance. She continued, "It's fine if you want to say that. But even if you do have your opinions about me, how could you not look at the
People would mock her?Mock her for what?Previously, Matthew had publicly made a statement regarding the one million dollars to destroy her reputation.When the truth was revealed, besides the netizens who felt sorry and angry for Hannah, alongside those who condemned the Emersons, there was a large portion of netizens who came forward with a saintly perspective, telling Hannah to forgive Matthew. There were many comments along the lines of "Every parent only wants what's best for their child" and "In the end, he's still your biological father".It seemed as if just because they shared a common bloodline, she should forgive Matthew no matter what he had done. What a joke!When had she ever bothered about how people thought of her? She blinked slightly and chuckled. "I'm a person who holds onto grudges. I don't care what people say of me. As long as someone upsets me …"Her voice turned cold and carried a hint of resentment. "Don't blame me for acting without mercy."When
"My darling, what's wrong?"Just then, a gentle voice tinged with joy called out to Hannah.The silhouette, that always appeared in her memories along with the smell of chicken noodle soup, was standing right in front of her. Molly gazed at her lovingly as she extended her hand and pinched Hannah's cheeks gently. She chuckled and said, "Why are you in a daze? Didn't you say you wanted to have chicken noodle soup? Come here."She led her to the dining table as she rambled, "It's not good to have it early in the morning with an empty stomach, so I made it less spicy for you. Have you drunk your water yet?"Molly's nagging, the smell of chicken noodle soup wafting through the air, Naomi and Nina chattering …Everything was woven into her reality, and it finally hit her that it wasn't a dream after all. She no longer had to be in her dreams to go back to her sweet past, and nor did she have to sulk alone in her room. She succeeded in changing the past, and Molly was with her,
"I did ask her, but your mom was reluctant to say. Whenever I asked, she'd look like she'd swallowed a lemon, and she'd yell that she would file a divorce once you were born."Molly shook her head and continued, "I thought she was merely having mood swings because of her pregnancy. I didn't dare to ask too much about it since I was worried that her health would be affected."It seemed like Matthew and Eleanor's relationship was already rocky before Claudia had shown up. Was it really because of the clash of their principles? Or had something Eleanor couldn't tolerate happened?Was Eleanor's decision to file a divorce actually impulsive?Clenching her fists, Hannah lowered her gaze, hiding the storm of emotions lurking in her eyes. "Was Emerson Group already flourishing back then?""God forsaken ingrate!"Molly, who was always kind and forgiving, turned unusually furious and cynical.She slammed the table as she hollered, "He married his mistress right after Eleanor passed aw