Heather swallowed hard. She could do this. It didn't matter if they found out about Londyn Welfare Center. Londyn Welfare Center had a well-established history. It was founded by a Yewlander during the war. Technically, it was a charitable organization funded by overseas holdings. No matter how influential the Winchester Group was in Hopeldon, they couldn't possibly do anything with it. Moreover, they had Connor. Heather felt more reassured when she was reminded of his way of doing things. He was infamous for being vicious and reckless. Despite Winchester Group's powerful influence, they were still a legal organization. They stood no chance against Connor. As this thought crossed her mind, she finally managed to stop trembling. Her wavering gaze turned firm as she flashed a warm smile. "Ms. Misty went volunteering at Londyn Welfare Center, and she found out that Rory was diagnosed with severe peptic ulcer disease. Thus, she volunteered to pay for his medical expenses.
Was Hannah going to detest Rory too? Was she going to doubt him and give up on him?He told himself that he wouldn't be sad. After all, he was already used to this. These adults wouldn't pay him any attention, and nor would they care about his intentions. They would only believe in Heather and regard him as a natural-born criminal. They avoided him at all costs. It seemed like he wasn't worthy of any kindness. At this point, the candy in his mouth tasted bitter and sour. This must be a prank from Hannah to punish a disobedient kid like him. She gave him a sour candy, only for him to realize it was bitter beneath the sugar coating. With his head hung low, Rory desperately tried to widen his eyes. His effort was in vain as his tears fell uncontrollably. When his tears splattered on the colorful candy wrapping, colorful rays of light were reflected. His eyes dimmed in contrast. Just then, he felt something soft and cool against his ears. He glanced up and realized Han
Could he? Rory's eyes lit up with disbelief. He wasn't sure whether he was hallucinating because he had been anticipating this for so long. His eyes were glued to Hannah. His lips twitched, yet he couldn't bring himself to speak. He stared at her as his eyes began to redden. "Rory, you don't like being with them either, don't you?"Hannah lifted a brow, waiting for his response earnestly. She continued gently, "I hope you can lead a happy life. If you're willing to believe in me, come with me, alright?"Rory's whole body shook with elation as his gaze was fixated on her palm. "I…"He opened his mouth, only for his tears to blur his vision. He could feel a lump welling up in his throat. Tears streamed down his cheeks, but he wiped them off violently. This wasn't a dream. Did he really have the opportunity to leave that terrible place and start anew? Could he be like the other kids who were able to live happily?Rory lifted his hand as if he were reaching out to a swe
Once they got back, Misty wouldn't go easy on him. She would teach Rory a lesson, and make it very clear to him that his fate was in her hands. After all, she could've just informed the netizens during her next livestream that he had already opened up to her. Then, she would get herself another obedient puppet to clear her name, and earn her more fans. Rory looked horrified. Since he was still young, he was clueless. Yet, he was aware that some people visited their welfare center to find themselves children available for adoption.Indeed, it was compulsory for them to go through a set of procedures. Children weren't allowed to just be brought away right on the spot. He didn't dare to wish that Hannah would adopt him. It was too much for him to even hope that he could become part of her family. However, he was devastated by the fact that he couldn't even escape from that place. His face paled as he gritted his teeth, horror filling his expression. Misty's grin widened upon
Misty's expression turned sullen. There was no way that she would let Hannah have her way. Since she was so eager to bring Rory with her, Misty would do anything to prevent her from doing so. She would make him stay. The more Hannah wanted to treat him well and protect him, the more Misty itched to make him learn his lesson. Hannah's gaze became cold when she picked up the malice in Misty's eyes. "Try me, then."She stood up straight. With a stern expression, she held Rory's hand as she stated firmly, "He will come with me today."Judging from Heather's attitude, she could tell how Londyn Welfare Center treated the other children. If she failed to bring Rory with her, he would face severe punishment. The last thing she would do was to send a child back to his abyss of hopelessness Her gaze turned frigid as the thought of beating up Heather and Misty crossed her mind again. If she hurt them, they would probably give in. "Given your experience in fighting, of course, we
Naomi burst into a fit of laughter ruthlessly. Even Nina and Kaden stifled a laugh. "Hahaha!" Naomi was still laughing as she remarked boldly, "Rory referred to Hannah by her name, but he called you Uncle Darren instead!"Didn't that imply Darren was way older than Hannah? Her howling made Darren shoot a scathing glare at her. She had always respected him. When she met his eyes, she instinctively ceased her laughter, but a loud snort was heard shortly after. It was already hard for Nina and Kaden to hold back their laughter, and Naomi's snort made it worse for them. They burst into laughter right away, their shoulders trembling in elation. The entire residence was filled with delightful laughter. Hannah smiled as she glanced over at Darren. As she approached him, he could sense her scent wafting through his nose. Her clear eyes seemed particularly adorable as she tilted her head to the side and glanced at him. With a mischievous look in her eyes, she whispered in his ear
"But I wanted to let everyone try."Rory glanced at her timidly as he whispered, "Hannah, was I wrong?""You're not."It was tough for Hannah to bring herself to rebuke him when she met his eyes. She flashed a gentle smile at him as she carefully chose her words. As she kept her emotions in check, she continued, "If we want to try it, we'll have Mrs. Tate make us another serving. This is for you, so you can finish it on your own, alright?"He blinked and finally nodded obediently. "Alright."Hannah heaved a sigh of relief when he finally began to devour his food. She just couldn't bear the fact that he was constantly aware of his surroundings, and desperately tried to please them when he was just a child. He was at an age where he was supposed to live well, not ponder how to please adults. "Hannah, don't be hasty," Darren said warmly, sensing her change in emotions. He patted her hand lightly underneath the table as he continued, "Take it slow. He'll have to get used t
Rory was too young to be able to shield away his emotions. Little did he know the fear was evident on his face. He forced a smile, but he looked miserable. In a quivering voice, he asked, "Hannah, are… are you going to send me back?"His whole body shook with terror when he recalled the director of Londyn Welfare Center, who was always angry and aggressive, and Heather, who would beat him ruthlessly with a stick. And… there was no way that he could forget the gruesome scene he saw in the dark room. Tears were pooling up in his eyes, yet he was trying to hold them back in defiance. Even though he might be sent back to the welfare center, he wouldn't breathe a word of it. There were a lot of bad guys, and they were terrifying. They wouldn't spare Hannah if she found out about them. Hannah was an angel. Rory wouldn't let them take her away. He clenched his jaw, hanging his head low. Though he seemed indignant, it was truly heartbreaking to see him this way. As a result, H
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