Connor's appearance instantly became unpleasant.He grew up in a hostile environment. He learned to survive by killing others. The only thing that he couldn't tolerate was his own failure.Unfortunately, he had consecutively lost to this couple.If Hannah had gained an advantage at the banquet last time, it was because of her tricks and that he was too careless.However, Darren's victory was absolute.Connor hadn't experienced such setbacks for a long time, and it weighed heavily on his mind."Mr. Winchester, you are arrogant and conceited," he said coldly while narrowing his eyes. There was a sinister look on his face.As a smirk appeared on the corner of his mouth, he continued in a voice that made people uncomfortable, "You just took a child from my orphanage. Are you denying that now? Are you not afraid that I will look into the matter?"He sneered and casually tapped his fingers on the table."It's just a little bastard. I don't really care if he's lost."His tone was ca
Despite all the hardships he had endured, Rory maintained his innocence as a child.He would respond with unwavering trust in the people who showed him kindness.Hannah had just promised to keep him, but now she was sending him back to the welfare center. It hurt him deeply.Rory didn't voice it out, but Hannah couldn't pretend not to know.Londyn Welfare Center was not a good place.However, if she didn't send him back, she didn't know when Connor would appear and hurt him. Connor was like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, waiting for its chance to strike and deliver a fatal blow.It felt like a heavy stone pressing on her chest, making it difficult for her to breathe.But Hannah remained silent."Do you want to take Rory back?"At that moment, a warm hand grabbed hers as a cold and solemn voice spoke.Turning to look over, she saw Darren's unchanged expression. His dark eyes were staring coldly at the phone on the table without any signs of panic.It was as if victory
Connor was so excited that he almost trembled.He couldn't wait for the couple to nod in agreement.Connor found that he would rather see the moment they would send Rory back to the welfare center than see them beg him.He could hardly contain his emotions and said in a trembling voice, "Do you know where the Londyn Welfare Center is? I should send the address to you immediately. The center is open at all times. You just have to let the driver send Rory there.""Shut up."Hannah narrowed her eyes, a hint of impatience could be seen in them.Her voice was cold as she said in an elegant yet condescending manner, "You have no right to make the decision."Connor stiffened, and a flash of anger surged in his eyes.How dare she be so arrogant?It didn't matter to Connor. He thought she was just putting up a front.He would crush her soon.It wouldn't be long before she collapsed."You can dream on if you want Hannah and me to beg you."Darren couldn't help but smirk a little. It
As though calling his name wasn't enough, Hannah poked Darren's forearm with her finger as well.Through the thin shirt, the gentle touch felt particularly vivid.After returning home, Hannah changed into her home clothes, her long hair naturally falling over her back.Under the warm light, her skin gleamed. Her slight smile and watery eyes staring at him made him feel all giddy inside.Darren's back stiffened for a moment. His eyes showed a hint of helplessness as he turned to her."Hannah, if you have any questions, you can ask me directly."Grabbing her mischievous hand, he sighed silently. He held her hand in his and said in a warm voice, "I have nothing to hide from you."As he thought about the past, a pool of darkness seemed to surge in his dark eyes.He didn't know what Hannah's reaction would be if she knew about his past.The paranoid and blood-soaked Darren was avoided by everyone.Would she find him terrifying? Would she reject him and distance herself from him?
Hannah chuckled as she watched Darren blush.In fact, she couldn't help but feel a bit shy herself.It had been a year since the two of them got married, but Darren was a traditional person. Even now, their interactions remain restrained. They would only become passionate when emotions overwhelmed them, leading to a few kisses.Therefore, such intimate actions inevitably made both of them blush and feel shy, their faces reddening and hearts pounding.However…When the other person was so shy, she seemed to lose a little bit of her embarrassment.Hannah playfully stared at him and even reached out to rub his earlobe with a smile.She deliberately blew into his ear as well.Darren couldn't control the shiver that ran through his body. Every muscle felt tense."Mr. Winchester, you've turned pink!"Hannah teased him, her lips tantalizingly close to his ear. Her voice was seductive and slightly hoarse as she said, "You're so cute. No wonder your lips taste sweet too. It seems your
From Connor's tone, one could tell that the rules of the Richardsons were not something Darren should be aware of, given his current status.Although the book described them subtly, Hannah could infer how dangerous and formidable the Richardsons were as they operated in the shadows.Darren could easily stir the internal turmoil of the Richardsons with a few words, forcing Connor to leave immediately.This clearly was something that shouldn't happen with the influence of an ordinary businessman or a young CEO.Hannah had long known that he had secrets—the calluses clearly left by a gun and extraordinary combat skills were not things a rich young man should have.However…Hannah's gaze was clear like water. She leaned bonelessly against his reliable and broad chest."I believe you would never harm me."She held his hand and rubbed gently on the calluses with her fingers. She continued with a voice full of trust, "I don't need to know about the past, and I don't want you to recall
Today was the day of the announcement of the results of the college entrance exam and the postgraduate entrance exam.Kaden, one of the candidates, was seated on the couch beside Hannah.There was a plate of fruit in front of them. Everyone was clearly anxious, yet they tried hard to maintain their normal expressions.It was as if they were afraid of affecting Kaden and Hannah's mood.Kaden's face was filled with helplessness, but he felt warm in his heart.He looked at the people around him and stood up, saying, "It's not time to check the results yet. Why are all of you so nervous? Even if the results are not good, I can always retake the exam. What's the big deal…""Shut up!"Naomi jumped up and hurriedly covered his mouth with her hand.She raised her voice anxiously, "Don't say that."She patted his back with displeasure and messed up his curly hair before saying, "How can you speak like that at this critical moment? Don't jinx yourself."How did Kaden not know that his
Darren's eyes flickered.Just at that moment, Naomi suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "It's time!"The laptops were fully charged, connected to the Internet, and placed on the living room table.With her shout, Naomi and Nina quickly occupied a laptop. Their fingers entered the exam numbers they had memorized in an instant, and they started to check the scores.Hannah, as one of the candidates, just leaned against the couch with a content smile, watching their antics as if she were not involved.At that moment, influenced by the emotions of his sisters, Kaden found his lips and mouth somewhat dry. He unconsciously licked his parched lips and quietly clenched his fists.Naomi and Nina worked together to search for the scores. They cheered simultaneously the moment they saw it."Kaden, you scored 683! You're amazing!"Naomi pounced on her brother, rubbing his cheeks forcefully.She jumped and shouted to release her joy and excitement, "683 points! That's just fantastic!"Even those
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