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