"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
Hannah didn't expect to come across such a scene during an ordinary afternoon tea. As she lifted a finger in front of her lips, she whispered, "Shh—"Kesha and Dennis exchanged glances. "What's wrong?"It was hard for Kesha, who was usually loud, to ask in a hushed tone, "Are we not going to eat later?""No rush."Hannah smirked, visibly intrigued. "There's a good show coming up. You guys can go ahead first, I'll stay here for a while."A good show? Was she referring to the commotion beside them?Kesha paused. Her ex-husband was one of the nouveau riche, so the upper crust in Hopeldon didn't want to mingle with her. However, she had no intention of joining the upper crust even though she reeled in more money after getting a divorce. She no longer felt inferior. Thus, she had no idea who the voice belonged to. There was a hint of confusion on her face. "Then we'll get going first. I'll send you the address later."Holding Kesha, Dennis nodded at Hannah with a smile
Pay back?There was no way that Gregory could pay back the money since he invested everything in the project."Dad! Why are you so pessimistic? You're such a drag!"Nonetheless, Catherine wouldn't listen to him. She frowned, and the displeasure on her face grew as she continued, "Dad, you're too conservative. That's why your business isn't flourishing like the Moores. Why can't you think about the benefits? If the Moores succeed, we'll triumph as well."Nigel wouldn't have come to me in difficult times if he didn't see me as family."Catherine couldn't help but blush when she recalled how warm he was toward her last night. He held her hand as he spoke softly, describing the blueprint of their future. It was finally time for her to break the ice with Nigel, and she would do everything to seize this opportunity. If she helped the Moores out of this, he would finally see the good in her and realize that she loved him more than anything in the world.Her gaze grew intense as sh
Not only did Catherine's face hurt from the slap, but her heart was aching too. She even started to doubt whether she had done the wrong thing. The coldness of the bracelet slithered over her skin. In an instant, she quickly grabbed onto the bracelet like it was her last straw. She saw the future of herself and her relationship in it. She did nothing wrong. Since she was young, her dream had always been to marry Nigel and become his bride. There was no way that she would let him down right after the tension between them had begun to fade. "I did nothing wrong," she mumbled.It was unclear whether she was talking to herself, or she was declaring it to Harold and Fiona. "Nigel loves me, and it's only right for me to do something for him. I just wanted to help him. I did nothing wrong."Harold's hand was still twitching. After all, she was his daughter. The slap hurt him as well. His heart was throbbing in pain as well. Nonetheless, he was saddened and disappointed by
Hannah still remembered how lively and stunning Nigel looked when she had just returned to this life. Given his looks, it was easy for him to draw people to him. Nonetheless, his looks and vigor seemed to have vanished after he got married. Not only did he lose a lot of weight, but he even looked somehow miserable when his fringe fell and covered his forehead. Due to the screen and Hannah's position, he had yet to realize she was just next to him. "Cath, are you done with Harold and Fiona?"He tightened his lips, a glimmer of hope evident on his face as he glanced at her with wishful eyes. "You're pregnant, yet you burdened yourself with our family matters. Thank you so much. ""Nigel, I …"Catherine's lips parted, and her eyes opened wide. However, she was suddenly at a loss for words. She could only do so much to stand before him, trying her best to avoid his gaze. Her grip on her handbag tightened. How could she face Nigel, who was so hopeful? How was it possible fo
Nigel stared at her in disbelief. He averted his gaze to Catherine quickly, confusion setting his brain on fire. Didn't Catherine come to meet with her parents regarding the money? Why was Hannah here as well?Did they agree to meet each other, or was it merely a coincidence?And most importantly, he was concerned about Catherine, whose tears were flowing uncontrollably. Seeing how devastated she was, he felt conflicted. "What did you do to Cath? Why is she crying?"Hannah couldn't help but sneer."What can I do to her?"She was incredibly familiar with such situations in her previous life. Catherine was Gregory and Regina's favorite, and they treated her as if she were their daughter despite not marrying Nigel. The Moores were at least ten times friendlier toward Catherine than to Hannah. Previously, she tried her best to hold back because she was so eager for everyone's approval. She was worried that she would leave a bad impression, so she didn't even speak up when sh
Hannah almost burst into laughter when she saw their interaction. Everything sounded significantly familiar. However, she was nowhere in Catherine's position as she was the opposite of it now. Thus, the once distressing situation became amusing to her. She had zero interest in meddling with their marriage. "I'm sorry, but despite what Mrs. Moore thinks, I have no intention of becoming friends with you."She smirked as she continued, "I'm not interested in your affairs either, so please don't bring me into this.""You're so proud of yourself, aren't you?" Catherine was extremely irritated. She shot an unhinged glare at Hannah with her bloodshot eyes as she hissed, "Don't you dare take me as a fool! I'm Nigel's wife, and no matter what you do, you'll still be an outsider!""I'm so grateful to you for making me an outsider," Hannah remarked sarcastically as she chuckled. Suddenly, she raised a hand and delivered a blow to Nigel's face. A loud slap was heard. Nigel's f
Darren seemed particularly distant in the dark. His dark eyes seemed to be capable of devouring any visible light, intensifying his gaze.Despite having too much to drink, only the rims of his eyes were tinged with a shade of red. There wasn't any red on his face. He was looking right at her. Erica's heart skipped a beat as her fingers curled slightly. The raging emotions in her were about to get the better of her as her entire body trembled with excitement. "Are—Are you drunk?"She descended the stairs cautiously and went to him. She glanced up at him. He was tall and imposing. To her, his mere presence was condescending. As she took in his perfume mixed with the thick scent of alcohol, her heart was racing. When he glanced down at her, he seemed like a deity casting a nonchalant glance down at a human.Erica could hear her heartbeat pounding in her ear, like the resounding beat of a drum. Glancing down at her, Darren was visibly confused. "Who—Who are you?"Inde
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