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
Darren was visibly intrigued. He thought his suggestion was extremely appealing. Hannah was speechless. After a while, she slapped his hand away from her and snorted. "That's a no for sure. You have to work."As she gave him a push, she scrunched her nose and continued, "How are you going to support our family if you don't work?"Their family? He quite liked the ring of that. He chuckled and sneaked a kiss on the corner of her lips. Only then was he satisfied. "I'm on my way to earn millions for you, Hannah."He got in the car. The car's engine revved as it glided out of the Winchester residence. Darren finally withdrew his gaze when he could no longer see Hannah in the distance. "Mr. Winchester, this is your schedule today."When Bryan saw him settle down, he turned around from the front seat and handed him the iPad. In a polite and respectful tone, he began his report on his schedule. "You have a meeting later on …""Yeah," Darren answered airily. Despite his
Erica was dumbfounded. How did Catherine know what she wanted?Her heartbeat rocketed. She felt like she was floating in mid-air as she was unsure of how she should respond. As she moistened her dry lips, she managed to suppress her emotions. In a hushed tone, she replied, "My … My cab's almost here. I have no idea what you're saying."The uncertainty in her eyes made it obvious that she wasn't being sincere. When Catherine heard her, she turned around and shot a disdainful look at her. Instinctively, Erica's toes began to curl inward. Yet, she fought back the urge to step back. She was in a very terrible state right now. Her hair was unkempt, and her forehead was beaded with perspiration. It made her face seem particularly oily under the sunlight. While her face was still flushed after her running, her dehydrated lips began to turn pale and cracked.Everything about her screamed how poor and disheveled she was. There wasn't even a single similarity between her and Cat
Corbay Resort was spectacular indeed. They were engulfed by the picturesque scenery once they emerged from the car. It didn't have the rigidity of architectural buildings. Yet, it had more structure compared to that of a natural reserve. Clearly, the construction was planned according to the basis of the landscape. By accentuating the natural beauty of the landscape, it succeeded in making people feel refreshed once they reached the entrance. The chalets seemed cozy. They looked exceptionally comfortable. Hannah rented a courtyard for their stay.There were a lot of activities. They could feed animals and even herd sheep and cows. Also, fishing and harvesting fruits were welcomed as well. They could deliver the raw ingredients they foraged to the kitchen for further processing. "Hannah, can we go fishing?"As Naomi held a fishing rod in her hands, she exclaimed excitedly, "Let's have fish stew tonight!"Right when Hannah was about to reply, she heard some noises in the dis
Nigel was the exact opposite of Hannah, who tried so hard to survive in the slums. He had no idea how much effort she put in to merely survive. There was no room for her to fantasize about romance. It wasn't possible for her to be so engrossed in the idea of being in love either. How could she possibly be infatuated with someone when she was already starving?In fact, she only tolerated him attaching himself to her because she was envious of him having a loving family. She was jealous of how he could grow up carefreely. Hannah thought she was merely telling the truth. However, Nigel's face turned ashen instantly. He looked like he had been stabbed. This wasn't her first time being so ruthless with him.Nonetheless, it broke his heart every single time. He found it hard to confront her. Did she really have to be this distant?"Hannah, sometimes I really doubt you have a heart."He wet his lips and let out a self-deprecating chuckle as he continued, "Am I really nothing t