Though Karen was quite spoiled at times, she was undeniably a sensible lady. David and Mary couldn't fathom why she had become like this. Despite their disappointment in her, she was furious. "What have I become? But it was you who changed! Since you like Robert that much, why don't you make him your son instead?"She clenched her fists, tears streaming down her cheeks. They were her parents, yet they kept siding with Robert. Criticism and admonishments were what she received from them while they showered him with affection. She was unfazed by the fact that she was incomparable to Morgan, who was extremely bright, but it was impossible for her to accept that her parents favored Robert more than her. How could they call themselves her parents when it barely felt like home with them?Her fury grew the more she contemplated. Gritting her teeth, she blurted, "You only care about yourselves and your reputation! What even am I to you? I'm merely a puppet, who should always obey you a
Robert mused. His fingers tapped absently on his watch, creating a soft and subtle noise.In a hushed tone, he drawled, "Once we're married, pay no attention to the people around us. No matter how happy Darren and Hannah are, we'll do well on our own. Alright?" Karen's eyes were vacant. Her expression was blank, yet she felt like she was being burned alive. Her soul screamed in agony, weeping tears of defiance in silence. Why? Why should she be stuck with Robert while Hannah got to spend the rest of her life with Darren?No! This was unacceptable. Darren was meant to be hers.Karen detested the idea of becoming Robert's bride. She didn't want to have a wedding with him. She yearned to be with Darren.Stubbornness riddled her eyes as she bit her lip hard. She would make Hannah disappear before the wedding, and Darren would be with her forever. As long as Hannah was gone, he would be hers."Robert, have you prepared what I told you to?"Cradling Robert's face in her hands, she
Hannah wasn't in a haste. She seemed unfazed and was completely unbothered by Cedric's fury. Feeling resigned, he slammed his fist on the table and warned, "If you lie to me…"Though his threat trailed off, murderous intent glinted in his eyes. She paid no heed to him nonetheless. Tapping her chin gently, she flashed a suggestive smile at him. "I don't have much time to spare, Mr. Garner. Are you sure you're going to keep wasting time?"He ceased his pestering and said, "Misty told me Matthew had been planning to divorce Eleanor." A hint of disdain gleamed in his eyes. "You've been calling Misty a love child, and you think you're better than her because of your status. But do you really think Eleanor's innocent? She'd been cheating on Matthew!"Cedric sneered. He seemed to relish in humiliating Hannah rather than speaking up for Misty. He drawled, "Maybe you're not even an Emerson. You're the slut's love child!"A resounding slap sent his face jerking to the side.With a stoic exp
"What are you doing?" Diana asked calmly. She didn't budge an inch. This scene was painfully familiar. Cedric, who had his back facing her, failed to notice that not only was she not flustered at all, she was staring at him nonchalantly. A hint of amusement flickered in her eyes when she met Hannah's eyes. A wave of helplessness washed through Hannah as she met Diana's eyes. "Mr. Garner, you can let me go." She smirked and said coldly, "You achieved your goal, and Ms. Sorsby has seen what you wanted her to see. I don't care if you're unbothered by the hug, but I can assure you I'm fairly disgusted by it."Cedric froze and shot up in an instant. He strode briskly toward Diana, fear and disgust evident on his face as he rambled, "Ana, let me explain. It's not what you think it is!""So, what is it?" Diana chuckled. She seemed amused as she jostled him to the side, still having the courtesy to close the door. She didn't mind him causing a scene, since she reveled at the sight be
"Enough." Diana retraced a step, her expression hardening. After she freed herself from the plot, she regained her pride and strength. Contempt flashed across her eyes as she stared at Cedric. "It's all because you love me? Cedric, I never told you to lie, and neither did I ask you to falsely accuse Ms. Emerson."She chuckled, leaning back against the wall as she said, "You're well aware of why you did that."Cedric looked like someone had just punched the living daylights out of him. He could sense the disdain in the way she treated him, and he couldn't bear the drastic difference in his previous and current treatment. Diana had always been the one who was fawning over him, but it seemed like their positions had swapped now. He was a Garner, after all. He'd never felt wronged like this. Yet, he couldn't afford to piss her off since he depended on her. His expression changed drastically as he gritted his teeth. A hint of hesitation flickered across his face before his express
Diana flashed a self-deprecating smile. "I know how despicable Cedric is, but I still like him."She dropped her gaze, her lashes casting a shadow on her face as she whispered, "I can't bear to break up with him now either. So, I can only keep myself busy with him until I lose all interest in him."But she had full control of their relationship now. Cedric, who was so full of ambition, would have to come begging to her—provided that Sorsby Group was going strong. Diana felt like she had been split into two. A part of her was rational, meticulously laying out all her plans before her. She made sure she had the advantage after analyzing all the pros and cons. Yet, the other part of her was forlorn. "No wonder I'd fall for him. I'm not any less despicable than he is." Her feelings for him weren't even genuine. She relished in her selfishness, and that didn't make her any different than him. "You're different from him." Hannah frowned and took Diana's hands. Glancing up at her, she
"Darling." Molly's eyes were red and teary, yet a huge smile spread across her face. Extending her wrinkled and weathered hand, she looked at Hannah lovingly. She surely had grown a lot over these years. "Here, let me walk you down the carpet." Matthew was supposed to do this, but he was sitting in a corner. He had no right to have the audacity to walk her, and she wouldn't give him the chance to either. He didn't deserve it. He was nothing like a father to her, and she despised the idea of allowing a disgusting man like him to walk her down the aisle. Molly was perfect for the job. Matthew didn't deserve to be a father, after all. Hannah dropped her gaze and beamed at Molly. "Thanks, Grandma." She linked arms with her, striding toward her groom with a bright smile. Her long train fell behind her as she strutted down the aisle in heels with Molly. Rory walked proudly in front of her, tossing petals as he led the way. Bouquets of flowers blossomed on their sides as fireworks
It wasn't until Hannah looked into the mirror did she realize she was grinning. Her face felt sore from the wide grin plastered on her face. Darren stood tall behind her, looking as gorgeous as always. Something tingled in the air between them. His gaze remained hidden behind his lashes. From the way his solemn gaze was fixated on her hair, he looked like he was carrying out an important task when he had just been drying her hair.She flattened the corners of her lips, attempting to wear a serious expression. A laugh escaped her lips in the next instant as she looked at him in the mirror. She called out to him sweetly, "Darren."His eyes flicked up to her reflection, meeting her eyes in the mirror. Her smile grew wider as she tapped on the corner of her lips. Realizing that she was teasing him, he froze before he let out a chuckle. He gave a light tap on her eyebrow as he drawled, "You're being naughty, Hannah."Hannah didn't refute. She propped her chin against her hands as she
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