His dark eyes looked determined as he spoke in a deep voice, "I won't allow anyone to harm you even a little."How could he tolerate such a thing?Just the thought of losing her made him feel as if his heart was being torn apart.He could never even entertain the slightest possibility of losing her.Darren added confidently, "I am not Timothy Moore. I won't give anyone a chance, and I won't allow you to be hurt."He wasn't as benevolent as Timothy. Even though Timothy knew Gregory had ill intentions, he couldn't sever ties due to their relationship.Timothy even harbored a glimmer of hope for peaceful coexistence with his brother.Darren was never a good person.In the past, he had nothing to tie him down—wealth, fame, and profit were easily attainable and not worthy of his attention.So, he could tolerate having all sorts of dubious people around him.But now, everything was different.He had her. His once unyielding heart now had a soft spot.It didn't mean that she was a
There was a moment of hesitation on Timothy's face.People say that familiarity bred timidity, and over the years, he had come to see her every month.Each time, he would fantasize about how things would turn out when everything was resolved.However, when everything finally came to an end now, he suddenly didn't know what to say or do.He stood up while stiffly holding the bouquet and stopped in front of Beatrice with his gaze fixed on her delicate chin.He couldn't seem to find the words to say to her.Beatrice stopped in her tracks.When a person's eyes couldn't see, their other senses seemed to be amplified.She could sense that someone was standing in front of her, and there was a moment of confusion on her face, followed by a slight surprise.She smiled politely and said, "Mister, you're here!"Her voice sounded joyful, as if she was meeting with a long-lost friend as she continued, "Long time no see. Were you busy?"I smelled the fragrance of hyacinths and guessed it
Beatrice would have managed to hide her emotions well if it weren't for her trembling hand that was holding onto her cane too tightly.The veins on the back of her pale hand bulged due to the force she was exerting.She tilted her head a little, as if she was listening to Timothy's sobs filled with remorse and regret. It also seemed she was unconcerned about his suffering."Beatrice, I dare not ask for your forgiveness, even if I wish to be with you again."Timothy finally managed to calm his emotions.His voice was hoarse as he faced her seemingly calm expression and recalled the past, even though his heart felt like it was being torn apart.He didn't want to make things difficult for her. So, he softly said, "But I will support your choice. Beatrice, we are not young anymore … Now, I just hope you can live happily."Beatrice responded with her silence.Timothy didn't seem disappointed by that. He continued to express his thoughts, "I've sold my shares to Gregory and got a lar
"Beatrice, you're not ugly."Timothy finally took a step forward and grabbed her hand.His eyes fell on her face, his heart filled with regret and guilt. Tears streamed down his face as he whispered, "You're beautiful. You've always been beautiful.""You're just trying to comfort me."Beatrice revealed a small smile.After a moment, he withdrew his hand and softly said, "I hope you'll reconsider this seriously. After so many years, we're not the same anymore. Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment.""Are you still going to give me hyacinths?"Her dull eyes stared at him silently.Over the years, she had speculated and vaguely sensed some things.However, since he refused to say it, she chose not to ask about it.For two people who had sincerely loved each other, how could she not have any suspicions?Timothy didn't expect the situation to unfold like this.She didn't resent him, blame him, or throw a tantrum.Instead, she asked if he would still give her hyacinths."
Naomi noticed Hannah's changes and looked at her in caution, "Hannah, is something wrong?""It's nothing."Hannah hung up, and as her lashes drooped, a trace of coldness appeared on her face.She stood up and said, "There's something at the foundation that needs my attention. I need to go out for a while.""Hannah, come back early."Nina trotted over to her and handed her an umbrella.With a concerned look, she whispered, "Let's have dinner when you come back later. I'll ask Mrs. Tate to cook your favorite dishes."Since Hanah didn't elaborate, the sisters tactfully refrained from questioning her.Their faces were filled with genuine concern.Hannah accepted the umbrella and looked at the identical expressions of the siblings. Her heart felt warm at their concern for her."Sure," she replied and raised her hand to pat their heads. "Don't worry, everything's fine."The Starlight Foundation had been a project she paid special attention to since her rebirth.Since its establis
Erica watched her retreating figure, and her heart skipped a beat as she had a strange feeling.She felt somewhat empty and inexplicably flustered.She couldn't help but curl her fingers twice.After hesitating for a moment, she quickly walked forward, following behind Hannah, and said, "Ms. Emerson, I have been keeping your office clean. So, if there's anything you need, please let me know."She chuckled, looking a little embarrassed. "Although I try to put everything back in its place for you, I'm not sure if I might have misplaced something."Due to her hurried steps, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.Her gaze was fixed on Hannah, showing a hint of nervousness as she was afraid that Hannah might not be pleased with her.Hannah gave her a once over and smiled suddenly as she said in a low voice, "It seems that bringing you here was the right choice. You have truly grown a lot."Erica was taken aback."Growth can be two ways. I hope that it's a good thing."Hannah contin
"Let me through!"The woman spoke in a high-pitched voice with a hint of arrogance in her tone."How dare you stop me! Hannah herself would be begging me very soon. If you dare stop me, aren't you afraid of getting fired by her?""Please wait here. We'll escort you in once we get Ms. Emerson's approval."Despite the staff's polite response, the woman didn't seem to restrain herself. Hannah frowned. She closed the documents in hand and raised her voice slightly to say, "Catherine, if you've got something to say, come inside."There was a hint of coldness in her tone. Standing by the door, Catherine, who was supporting her pregnant belly, lifted her chin arrogantly and said, "I told you she'd let me in! Who do you think you are to stop me?"With a disdainful look on her face, she took a glance around the room. The expressions of the staff present in the room darkened slightly. Catherine couldn't care less. She took another glance, raised her chin, and walked casually into
Noticing Hannah's reaction, Catherine couldn't accept it.The reason that she ignored the fact that she was pregnant and came here in person was so that she could witness Hannah's state of panic. She wanted to see Hannah's fear and regret. She wanted Hannah to beg before her.She didn't expect to see the calm and composed demeanor that Hannah was displaying now.It made it seem as if Catherine was just one of Hannah's subordinates who was reporting to her. No matter what was handed to her, nothing could stir up Hannah's emotions. Catherine stared at Hannah intensely. Her gaze was filled with resentment. She asked coldly, "Do you understand what this is, Ms. Emerson? "Could it be that you don't understand such a simple matter because you didn't graduate from university?"Catherine was getting impatient. She lifted her hand with a bit of aggression. She wanted to snatch the document back. "Why not let me explain it to you, Ms. Emerson? Let's see what these documents represe
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