"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
Rory didn't fight back at all. Judging from his past experiences, his resilience was nothing but a joke to the adults. Crying wouldn't do him any good either because no one would pity him. That was the case for asking for help as well since no one would save him from his doom. Even if someone bothered to put a stop to his suffering, he would only suffer worse once he was brought back to a place where no one could meddle. The only thing he could do was to grit his teeth and protect his weak spots while he received a beating. Once the adults had had enough of torturing him, they would lose their interest, and he would be spared. Rory clasped his head between his hands tightly as he awaited the pain. He had no idea why the netizens called Misty an angel. After all, he was well aware that she was the same as the monsters. She was a devil who toyed with his life. However, the pain he expected didn't fall on him.Instead, a melodious voice rang above him. "Misty, you're
Rory was staring at Hannah as his eyes gleamed with admiration. She was so cool and strong, and she had beaten Misty to the point that she couldn't even bring her head up.He couldn't help but clench his fists, a small flame of hope flickering in his chest. Could he possibly be that strong when he grew up? Would it be possible for him to beat up those who bullied him? Hannah had no idea that her actions kindled a flicker of hope in Rory's heart. When she saw the resentment in Misty's eyes, she scoffed. She was preparing to strike at her again. She thought Misty was extremely awful since she went too far by bullying a child. "Hannah, how dare you!" Misty shrieked in disbelief. She could sense Hannah's intentions. As her hand flew to her swollen cheek, she hollered in a shrill voice, "What makes you think you can hit me? You've got no right to act like some goody-two-shoes here!"No matter how she treated Rory, it was undeniable that she brought him here to treat his illn
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