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's voice resembled tiny electric currents brushing against her ear, sending a tingling sensation to her heart. Erica almost squealed. This was too stimulating for her.As she blushed, she glanced up at him with sparkling eyes. She was eager to listen to him speak more, and she wanted to get closer to him. His scent wafting through the air was luring her in, and she was desperate to see his smile again. Her mind was buzzing with thoughts as her body seemed to have a mind on its own. Uncontrollably, she took a step forward and scooted closer to him. However, Darren took a step back. He seemed to be puzzled about his actions as well. He frowned as he glanced down at his feet. He felt like his body moved involuntarily to distance himself from her. Was he unwilling to get closer to her?Clearly, he had always wanted to shrink Hannah to the size of Thumbelina so he could bring her anywhere in his pocket. There was never a time when he wanted to be separated from her. "Han
How Erica wished this journey could go on forever. She didn't feel like his weight was a burden at all. Instead of fatigue, her heart was filled with delight. She felt like she was being bathed in honey. Widening her eyes, she made sure she could see the flight of stairs clearly. She was pouring every inch of her strength to take in every sensation she felt from touching him.She yearned to tuck this fond moment in her memories forever. The first room on the second floor with its door slightly ajar, was her room. As Erica's gaze landed on her room, there was a troubled look in her eyes. "Darren, you're back."Another ray of warm, yellow light was cast down on the corridor. Hannah stood in front of her door as she stared at them, slightly astonished. She was dressed in a casual nightgown with her locks cascading behind her. "Erica, why aren't you asleep yet?"Erica seemed like she had just eaten a lemon. She withdrew her hand in an instant and retreated hastily. She
Hannah's eyes narrowed as they glinted dangerously. With a smirk on her face, she asked mischievously, "So, that means … you were indeed pretending to be drunk earlier, right?"Darren was at a loss for words. A hint of helplessness flashed across his face as he ruffled her hair, chuckling softly. "Is this even the point?"He was drunk. However, he didn't fancy the feeling of losing control, so he always left himself with a minimum amount of consciousness. Though he was drunk, it didn't imply that he was completely unconscious and submissive.This was one of his old habits. No matter what he was doing, he had to make sure that he gained full control over himself. He would never abolish his self-restraint.Aside from seeing what Erica was scheming, he was also thinking of utilizing this opportunity to get intimate with Hannah. When he was exposed, he couldn't help but feel slightly embarrassed. No longer being his calm and composed self, he raised a fist to his mouth and
Hannah was amused. It was obvious that the cotton long dress Erica was wearing had been worn for quite some time. Although the white collar was slightly yellowed, it looked clean overall. There wasn't even a single wrinkle on the dress, indicating how meticulous she was with cleaning and preserving it. The dress was loose around the waist, and it reached down to her ankles. It seemed like she was being trapped in the dress, looking somewhat unkempt. Her hair was braided, just like how she looked when they first met. She seemed very ordinary and plain. It was no wonder that Hannah was surprised. Ever since Erica stayed with them, she had been trying to follow Hannah's style. Her hair would either be behind her back, or she would have it up in a bun. She rarely styled her hair in a braid. Though her dresses back then were plain and minimalistic as well, they still accentuated her waistline. Moreover, the colors weren't that monotonous as well. Her sudden makeover mad
"It's not like we won't meet again in the future, right?"Hannah couldn't help but feel helpless as she let out a lighthearted chuckle."Why are you all making a scene?""Yeah! Erica, you can still visit us."Naomi's eyes were still red as she clasped her hands together, and she exclaimed, "Gosh, I just cried over nothing!"Nina wasn't any better. Tears were welling up in her eyes, and she had been trying to wipe them off her face. Erica forced a smile. She knew she wouldn't be coming back here any sooner.Before she could sort out her feelings and face Hannah without any guilt, she wouldn't show up at the Winchester residence again.As she tried to conceal the troubled look on her face, her lips curved into a strained smile as she said, "I'm still very grateful for you all. Thank—thank you so much for your hospitality."They gave her the courage to move on with her life."Erica, before you leave, why don't you eat with us first?"Nina was reluctant to let her go. She tri
Of course Hannah understood the implications behind Darren's words.She couldn't help but glare at him. She briefly sank her nails in his palm in a frustrated manner.Nonetheless, she wasn't exactly that rough. Not only did it not teach him a lesson, he was even more delighted. The tingling sensation from his palm swam through his veins. Darren curled his hand into a fist as his eyes glinted."Are we going to have a cat?"Naomi widened her eyes, looking visibly surprised. There was a hint of anticipation in her eyes as she rambled, "Is it adorable? Darren, where did you find it? I want to have a look at it as well!"No one could resist a fluffy kitten. "That kitten's pretty wild. I doubt we can tame it."A smirk crept onto his lips as he remarked suggestively, "But it's stunning."Stunning? Naomi tilted her head in confusion. She thought it was strange to call a cat stunning."I didn't know you guys were that free today," Hannah chided.She had never experienced such h
Erica froze. Her head turned around rigidly. Hannah was standing next to the entrance. She was smiling at them as she glanced over, and she seemed perfectly fine. When did she come? How long had she been there? Did she hear anything?Erica was terrified. The color was drained from her face from sheer horror. "Hannah, what brings you here?"Darren's expression softened the moment he set eyes on Hannah. In a gentle tone, he said, "It's been quite hot lately. Don't get yourself sunburnt.""You forgot something," she replied with a light chuckle as she waved her hand at him airily. There was something in her hand. It glimmered under the sun, and it definitely looked exquisite. It turned out that it was a minimalistic, yet chic tie pin. After a brief moment of silence, Darren smirked and asked, "Did I leave it in your room last night?"Clearly, he didn't have the chance to do so. The tie pin didn't belong to him after all. Or should he say, it was a gift from Hannah? E