The hot springs were very comfortable, and everyone felt much more relaxed after having a soak.It was about time to leave. So, after a short rest, they packed up and headed back.Hannah neatly packed the bouquet again and brought it along as they left together.Upon reaching the entrance of Corbay Resort, they saw a petite figure curled up in a ball by the roadside, looking pathetic."Ms. Moore?"Hannah frowned, slightly surprised. "What are you doing here?"After all, having interacted with her for so long in her past life, Hannah recognized Lila.Hearing her voice, the huddled figure stiffened momentarily. Then, she raised her hand and rubbed her eyes awkwardly.Only then did Lila stand up, her eyes red and swollen. Her gaze fixed on Hannah as she asked, "Ms. Emerson, can I speak to you in private?"To be honest, Hannah had never expected to encounter such a situation in her previous life.Lila was always arrogant and disdainful, believing that Hannah was not worthy of Nig
Lila felt somehow complicated. She felt empty. She had no idea why a wave of sorrow washed through her as she was equally clueless about her jealousy. It was as if she lost the care and affection she should have received. Nonetheless, she felt like she had experienced it before.However, that wasn't possible. She thought she must've been imagining things, given how hard things had been for her recently. Lila couldn't help but let out a self-deprecating laugh. Back then, she thought Catherine was the perfect sister-in-law. She was deemed to marry Nigel.Thus, she despised Hannah and looked down on her. Little did she know Hannah, in fact, had no interest in the Moore family. It was already too late when it finally struck Lila how arrogant she and her family had been. She realized how rude they had been for detesting others. As she sniffed, she cleared her thoughts and whispered, "Sorry, I haven't got someone to talk to these days, so I couldn't help myself from blurting th
Lila found it hard to believe that Nigel and Catherine would do such a thing. To her, Nigel had always been very competent and cheerful; and Catherine was a kind, gentle, and beautiful soul.How could this be?Yet, the truth indicated that they were so much more than what she imagined. Their cruelty was beyond her imagination. "I bet you have no idea that Catherine was also involved in the Internet commotion."When Nigel caused such a big scene at his engagement party, did he even care what others thought of me and how I should spend the rest of my life? He completely ignored my rejection and insisted on confessing."Hannah scoffed."The reason why I'm still fine now wasn't because he spared me. It's merely because I have power, and I'm fortunate enough."If it wasn't for Darren coming to the rescue or her capability to handle the situation, things would have taken an entirely different turn. She would have been bullied on the Internet, living her discreet life in misery if s
Being considerate toward Lila didn't imply that Hannah would give up her plans for her. Moreover, she didn't owe Lila anything. She thought she was already quite forgiving for keeping her accountable for what she did to her in her previous life. How on earth did Lila expect that she was going to change her mind?Hannah was well aware that she wasn't a saint. She wouldn't let the Moores be in her favor. Lila's eyes reddened. She hung her head low in embarrassment, tears trickling down her cheeks instantly. She had no idea she said that earlier. It was as if she was possessed, feeling righteous that Hannah was obliged to forgive and tolerate her. Though she was embarrassed by herself, she couldn't stop the flicker of hope fluttering in her chest. However, her hope was ruthlessly shattered to pieces. Humiliation and hopelessness were all that remained. She couldn't help but clasp her hands on her face as she sobbed in distress. Her shoulders were bobbing from devastation, m
"Look! She couldn't even be bothered about you guys!"Catherine was getting more and more riled up as she was reminded of how Hannah treated them. Vicious like a viper, she spat, "You're so poor that you're asking money from me, your wife! Yet, you had the audacity to donate to her foundation. Do you really think you can afford to spend ten million dollars at the moment?"This was incredibly ridiculous. When Nigel got home, she forced him to let her go through his transaction records. She almost blacked out when she saw Starlight Foundation was the recipient. Needless to say, she suffered a meltdown. It was undoubtedly Hannah's fault for causing the Moore Group to end up in this miserable state. Yet, not only did Nigel not resent her, but he even donated ten million dollars to her foundation. Even if there weren't any issues with the company, ten million dollars was still a big deal. Catherine simply couldn't comprehend how Nigel was still ignoring her. Instead, he was fa
Lila was utterly baffled by how despicable her family was. "You have to comfort Cath nonetheless. This isn't the time for conflicts."Regina's gaze turned cold as she said in a hushed tone, "After all, not only is she your wife, she's our last straw. Nigel, you can't afford to act upon your emotions now."Defiance was evident on Nigel's face. Yet, he couldn't bring himself to refuse when he saw the wishful look on her face, and the white streaks in Gregory's hair that had appeared over these few days. "Right, I'll do it."Feeling resigned, he brushed his hand over his face and went upstairs. Lila couldn't believe what was happening when she watched him go. "Dad, Mom, can't we sell our stocks and just stop right there?"She probed cautiously, "If we went bankrupt, though we might not be able to live a luxurious life anymore, we could still have some money left."Moore Group had a couple of bank loans that were yet to be paid. If they announced their bankruptcy and sold thei
At this point, none of them bothered to tamper with the clothes. Catherine's anxiety peaked as her grip on the sheets tightened. Her lashes fluttered slightly as she shut her eyes closed. She knew what was going to happen next. Aside from the thrill and bashfulness, she was slightly worried. In a hushed tone, she said, "Nigel, we can't … I'm pregnant …""I asked the doctor. It's fine after the first three months."Nigel proceeded to drown her words with a kiss as he whispered, "Don't you miss me? I could barely hold it in."Catherine ceased her words immediately. She made herself vulnerable, so he could do whatever he wanted to her. Amidst the thrill, she was delighted by the thought that Nigel had been sleeping separately because he was worried that he couldn't hold back his temptations. He wanted the best for their baby. And she thought he didn't like her. It seemed like she was just overthinking. Being so deeply engrossed in the sex, Catherine failed to notice that th
Erica's face was flushed just as she finished her sentence. Her forehead was beaded with anxious sweat. How she wished she could turn back time and swallow her words. She couldn't believe how dumb she was and how incapable of being eloquent enough to express her thoughts she was. Would Darren find her incredibly ridiculous?She already felt like a fool when she stood before him. In fact, she felt so ashamed. Yet, the more nervous she was, the more likely she was to fail. She couldn't even string her words properly. Erica pinched her thigh secretly. She pinched it hard, being so ruthless as if the excruciating pain could keep her standing. Though tears began to well up in her eyes, she finally mustered enough courage to not escape from them.She croaked in a strained voice, "I'm on break today, so I came to visit Grandma."Erica was extremely tense as she was pouring every single bit of her effort into preventing making a fool out of herself. Thus, she failed to notice th