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
Molly's taut wrinkles relaxed as she laughed joyfully. "Of course, there's one for you, Darren!"She was the happiest in the world when she saw how close Hannah and Darren were to each other.Moreover, it didn't require much effort to weave a bracelet. She was already delighted that she could do something for them, and they needed it from her. "It's a yes from Grandma."Darren gave a light squeeze on Hannah's fingers as he smirked."I can't possibly refuse, can I?"Hannah glared at him. Just then, Erica emerged from the door. She had just managed to collect herself. The first thing she laid her eyes on was Darren beaming at Hannah as he gazed at her warmly. She felt like her eyes were stinging. Although she was already aware that he was unbothered by her existence, it still made her heart ache when she saw how differently he treated Hannah and her. Darren was always cold and distant to her. He was like a deity, and he would forever be out of her league. However, he
Erica chuckled at what she said, as if she was laughing at a joke. Molly's gaze darkened as she couldn't help but say, "Since it's locked, there's no need to clean it. After all, you're working as a clerk, not a janitor—""Grandma," Hannah interrupted her calmly. Her tone was perfectly composed as she shook her head gently at Molly. Thus, Molly swallowed her displeasure and ceased her words. Erica didn't notice Molly's reaction. Maybe she was too nervous or alarmed to notice. Her hands were intertwined together, and she couldn't help herself from fumbling her fingers. As she fixated her gaze on the ground, she continued in a shrill voice, "It's fine, really! We usually just clean up whenever we can. I'm grateful to Ms. Emerson for giving me this chance, so I wanted to do as much as I can … I'm really happy when I get to clean."If she really meant her gratitude, why would she insist on going somewhere that obviously didn't welcome any visitors? Hannah's gaze turned cold
Nigel's resentment toward Hannah sprouted from the mixed feelings he had developed for her after a series of events. Until now, it seemed like he had lost the right to resent her. She still stood where she was, perfectly distant from him. Her beauty was dazzling nonetheless. However, he was sinking into the abyss, growing even further from her. Back then, he thought he was her savior to free her from poverty. He showed up in her world, eager to play Cinderella with her as he took on the role of Prince Charming. Now, his dream was shattered to pieces. Only now did he realize she was never a frail, little flower who could only rely on someone else's rescue and affection. She never stood there waiting. Instead, she was fierce and resilient, like a thorned rose and a phoenix emerging from the flames. She was more like a flower who blossomed after the storm. Hannah was never his, and would never belong to him. She wouldn't be safely tucked under his wing. Instead, she woul
"So, in order to get your hands on Moore Group, you hired people to burn my family to death when I wasn't around?"There was finally a shift in Timothy's expression. His eyes were heavy with agony as he glared at Gregory with bloodshot eyes. He lunged at him and grabbed him by the collar. "Gregory, you're a monster! How could you kill them for the sake of your own benefits?""So what?"It seemed like Gregory was in a frenzy. He didn't even bother to hide the secret anymore.He roared with laughter as he replied, "I won in the end! Moore Group's mine! It has always been mine from the beginning till the end!"Timothy found this situation to be incredibly amusing. Suddenly, he felt bored upon seeing Gregory's reaction. "Dad did intend to let me inherit the company because I was more talented than you. I was capable of making the company thrive better."He released Gregory as he stated in a calm, yet scornful tone, "But I refused.""What?"Gregory froze all of a sudden. He
"Mom, you're hurting Cath."Nigel's tone was dry as he stepped forward to grasp Regina's wrist.His eyes were red when he choked, "Don't worry … Everything will be ok.""I … Sorry, I was confused."Seeing the tears lingering in her son's eyes, Regina suddenly let go, as if she was being scalded.With a pleading face, she whispered, "Cath, I have always treated you like my own daughter … Over the years, I've never treated you unfairly. Promise me that you will take care of Nigel and Lila."She sounded incredibly urgent.Seeing this, Hannah couldn't help but feel a little emotional.She still remembered the Regina of her previous life who was always arrogant and mean—always looking down on her, always mocking her.It's hard to imagine such a person in such a humbling moment. It was as if she was breaking her own spine.Was this maternal love?"I understand."Facing Regina's earnest gaze, Catherine paused. She was a little impatient and had a subtle sense of superiority.It s
Lila definitely looked pitiful.But so was Hannah who had suffered injustice and even death in her previous life.Did anyone ever feel sorry for her?She lowered her eyes and chuckled softly, "It was just their comeuppance."She didn't say more and just turned around to leave while waving her hand.Her figure moved gracefully and gradually faded from their vision.Nigel watched her continuously, fixing his gaze on her retreating back without blinking.Catherine was also watching.But jealousy and malice can be seen in her eyes. Eventually, a chilling smile formed on her face."She won't be proud for long," she murmured, not knowing if she was talking to herself or those around her.With some smugness, her voice turned soft and eerie as she said, "Does she think she has won? No, she will never surpass me."Since she managed to become Nigel's wife, she would continue to be successful in whatever she did.Hannah would never be able to win against her.Lila's face turned pale,