Erica couldn't help but shudder upon Hannah's gaze. The color drained from her face as she was awash in dread.The confidence that she built from working at Starlight Foundation seemed to be falling apart despite her finally moving on with her past. She seemed particularly small as she cowered, looking very pitiable. Calista's eyes flared with anger when she saw her this way. Instinctively, she chided her. "Stand up straight!"Erica quivered. Tears were welling up in her eyes, and she was on the brink of tears. When she glanced over at Calista with wishful eyes, she murmured, "Ms. Franklin …"Although Calista's tone was fierce, she wasn't intimidated by it. It even brought her a sense of familiarity which she missed. Calista was always quick on her feet, given how much work she had to deal with at the foundation. Since she was quite hot-tempered, she sometimes found Erica to be quite troublesome when she was too caught up in work. After all, Erica was too soft and inde
"How dare you fantasize about Mr. Winchester?" Calista exclaimed, utterly baffled. Instinctively, she blurted, "Are you out of your mind?""Ms. Franklin, you mentioned that I should pursue whatever I desire. Why can't I do that with Mr. Winchester?"Erica was spiraling in turmoil. Totally unbothered, she yelled, "Ms. Emerson also came from the slums! How is she any better than me?"If Hannah came from a prestigious family that matched Darren's family status, Erica could still back away gloomily. She would just accept that he was way out of her league, and he was nothing more than a man in her dreams. Yet, it struck her that Hannah and she weren't any different. Why did it work for Hannah instead?"I did tell you to go for what you wanted," Calista replied, her tone heavy with disbelief as she continued, "But I didn't tell you to go after someone else's husband!"Did she even have any idea what a legal couple was? Her actions literally defined her as a homewrecker. Calist
"Get lost!"A loud thud was heard when Darren swung his leg and kicked Erica down. He glared at her, his eyes tinged with malicious intent and resentment as he hissed, "Didn't you hear what Hannah said? Get lost, and don't you dare appear in front of her again."Erica was unfazed by his disdainful gaze despite her admiration for him. Instead, she knew her bright and hopeful future would be completely ruined if she left. As she bawled her eyes out, she begged meekly. "I'm really sorry, Ms. Emerson. Please! I won't even dare to fantasize about Mr. Winchester again … Please, I beg you; let me stay …""I know Hannah's kind, but I don't mind being the bad guy here."When Darren heard her ear-piercing wails, he frowned. Malice was raging in his narrowed eyes. In a cold and nasty tone, he spat, "Since you're not satisfied with Hannah's arrangements, I can let you have a try at mine."He smirked, not putting any effort to conceal the malevolence in his eyes. "By then, it'll be
Catherine was ushered out on a bed quickly. Her face was still pale, and her hands were gently clasped over her belly in a paranoid manner. When she saw Nigel, her eyes turned red involuntarily. "Nigel …""Catherine, thank God you're alright!"Nigel stepped toward her hastily and grabbed her hands. A loving expression was plastered on his face. However, the fact that his teeth were broken seemed to have slipped his mind. When he opened his mouth, a palpable gap was noticeable. Catherine couldn't help but gasp. Instinctively, she exclaimed in surprise, "Nigel, what happened? Did anything happen to you?"Nigel's expression darkened in an instant. He was too embarrassed to admit that it was because he was punched in the face by Darren. With a surly expression, he remained silent. "Nigel!"A series of hurried footsteps echoed through the corridor. It was Lila. She was dressed in a plain T-shirt, with the words "Walters Diner" imprinted on it as she sported a pair of che
"Nigel!" Catherine shrieked. In a pretentious manner, she extended her hand and grabbed Nigel as she said gently, "What are you doing? How can you do that when Lila has just come back? We can educate her if she's still not sensible enough. How can you slap her?""I'm not a kid! I have the right to live my own life!"Catherine's words did nothing but trigger Lila, who was already agonized. Trying her best to fight back her tears, she stiffened her lips in defiance as she hissed through gritted teeth, "It seems like I shouldn't have come back!""Being rebellious, huh?"Nigel's eyes were about to pop out from his sockets as he burst into a fit of rage. "She's already in her twenties; she's no longer a child! She's nothing but a spoiled brat. Lila, if you continue to embarrass yourself, I'll cut all ties with you!""Do it then!" Lila shrieked, tears welling up in her eyes. She bit her lip hard as the ache in her heart grew even more intense. She could barely breathe. For peo
Hannah gave Catherine a thumbs up. It seemed like she had finally evolved from her hardships. Her acting was getting better, and it was a piece of cake for her to sow discord. Not only did she hint that Lila was insensible and bait Nigel into saying things that would anger her, but she reminded him of Lila's resentment toward him. In the end, Nigel and Lila, who used to be so close to each other in their previous life, became enemies. This was truly fascinating. "I don't know what you're talking about!"Clenching her fists tight, Catherine glared at Hannah. It was impossible for her to admit her cunningness. When Nigel glanced at her, she immediately leaned into him coquettishly. She held his hand lovingly as she continued softly, "Ms. Emerson, I won't hold you responsible for what happened today. You don't have to falsely accuse me."She seemed like a frightened animal. Catherine had phrased it in a way that made it seem like Hannah was intentionally shifting the bla
The boy must be Rory. He was too feeble and thin, and his eyes were large in stark contrast. When he glanced at people, there was a guarded look in his eyes. He looked nothing like an innocent child. Hannah couldn't help but narrow her eyes. Misty was still unaware of their presence. She had light makeup on, and she practically seemed bare-faced in the camera. To some guys who were stupid enough, it might even seem like she wasn't wearing makeup. It made her look more natural and innocent.Her eyes were tinged with concern as she glanced at Rory. She said to the doctor beside her, "Dr. Samson, we have to make Rory well again, no matter how much it costs. Please, Dr. Samson."It was enough to convince anyone that she was Rory's family."You are a kind soul indeed, Ms. Emerson," Elias replied, visibly touched, "How fortunate of Rory to have you. Rest assured, because we will try our best to cure him.""Thank you so much, Dr. Samson. Thank you!"Misty beamed at him, and her
With a resounding smack, a red mark was imprinted on the back of Misty's hand.Rory's refusal was palpable. He glared at her menacingly as he hollered, "I don't want to be treated! You're a bad woman!"He sounded extremely terrified. "Rory …"The smile on Misty's face grew stiff in an instant."Rory, what's with you? Do you remember what I told you before we came out?"Heather's expression shifted. Infuriated, she grabbed Rory's shoulder, and she was prepared to strike him. It wasn't until her hand was already in the air did she realize they were in the middle of a livestream.Consequently, she sheepishly gave him a pat on his back, and she tried her best to hold back her temper. "Rory, getting treatment is for your own good. Once you're cured, you won't be having stomach aches in the middle of the night. Don't be silly, okay?"She flashed an apologetic smile at Misty as she added, "Kids are usually scared of injections and medications, aren't they? They tend to overreact