When Hannah went to see Erica, she brought a bouquet of flowers.She didn't have time to change her clothes, the dress she wore was covered in large patches of blood.From afar, it looked like obscured patterns, but up close, one could see the distress within.Moreover, she naturally had a striking appearance and temperament, so wherever she went, it was easy to attract curious glances from others.She didn't linger for long. She just stood quietly next to Erica's body for a while.Then she sighed heavily and placed the flowers next to Erica's head while she whispered softly, "I hope you live a good life in your next lifetime."She wasn't a superstitious person, even though she had experienced the miraculous event of rebirth, she never relied on the protection of gods or prayed for blessings.But now, she sincerely hoped that if there were gods in the world, they could show a little compassion for Erica's short life.She had hardly experienced happiness in her life.After quie
Having changed into a new set of clothes after replacing the spoiled gift, the couple set off again toward Molly's house in western Hopeldon.This time, the journey was smooth, and they parked directly in front of Molly's place.Upon seeing them, Molly didn't complain about their tardiness. Instead, she asked with concern, "Did you have a smooth journey here? Have you encountered any troubles?""Everything's fine."Hannah unconsciously glanced at Darren and shook her head before saying, "What could have possibly happened?""I heard that there were some disturbances in the neighborhood today. A bunch of cars came and blocked the road, preventing other vehicles from entering."Molly recounted and shared the gossip she heard, "Madam Pratt from the house opposite said it seemed like a rich young lady was trying to steal someone's husband and failed. Unable to accept failure, she resorted to using a knife. It resulted in a fatality!"She was making tea and didn't notice the sudden te
The photos were decades old, even if well preserved, they had become so unclear that it was impossible to see the tiny mole at the end of the man's eyebrow!Hannah just vaguely remembered why the man she bumped into today looked so familiar to her.It was because he looked somewhat like a mix of her maternal grandparents, naturally giving her a sense of familiarity.Could it be that he was the biological son her grandma had been searching for decades? Was he her uncle, whom Molly never found?But if he was in Hopeldon, why had he never sought them out?With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Hannah managed to suppress her excitement.Molly was old and had poor health, so she couldn't afford any drastic emotional upheaval.Before anything was confirmed, it would be better to investigate the man and conduct a paternity test rather than raise hopes with speculations only to lead to disappointment.With a plan in mind, Hannah kept her thoughts to herself.Molly's cooking might n
Misty's eyes trembled, her long lashes quivering weakly and pitifully. There was a pool of tears in her eyes.It had been a long time since someone had spoken to her so gently. At this moment, her heart was filled with bitterness.After being disfigured, even Claudia's attitude toward her was filled with hesitation and disappointment. No matter how careful she was, the pity and disappointment in her eyes couldn't be concealed.As for Matthew, even if he felt a little guilty, with his personality, it was unlikely for him to say anything comforting, let alone apologize.The only way he could express his remorse was perhaps by loosening his restrictions on Misty's spending these past few days.Apart from that, there was no further care or concern.After nurturing her for 20 years as a tool, he had intended to use her to climb up to a higher social class. But now, everything was destroyed. Could she still expect him to be considerate?Hearing Robert's words, Misty couldn't help but
Misty's voice was sweet as honey. Her arms were wrapped around Robert's waist, and her cheek was pressed against his chest.Feeling the vibrations from his chest, she said softly, "Robert, I truly love you so much… You're all I have left, you must not forget your promise to always treat me well!""Even without that promise, I will always treat you well. You are the apple of my eye, how could I bear to make you sad?"Robert embraced her as he effortlessly spoke words of affection and sweet nothings.However, Misty couldn't see his cold and emotionless expression. There was even a hint of mockery as he uttered such affectionate words. It was a contradiction that was eerily unsettling.Misty was blissfully ignorant of the sweet trap he had woven, willingly sinking into it."I knew it. I wasn't wrong about you."She rubbed against his chest as her mood turned somber.Her tears wet his shirt as she choked out, "Robert, my face. It's ruined…"The importance of appearance to a woman
"But…"As Robert spoke, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.His brows furrowed as he said softly with a hint of bitterness, "Misty, I might not be able to give you a proper status for a while… "Karen killed someone and might be sent to a psychiatric hospital. Hannah deliberately slandered me in front of Mr. Lawson…"He smiled bitterly, mocking himself. "I've taken care of Karen for so long, but in Mr. Lawson's heart, it's not worth as much as someone's instigation. Now, he suspects that I intentionally led Karen to do such a thing and is investigating me."If I can prove my innocence, that's fine. But I'm afraid he'll be blinded by anger and blame me indiscriminately."The more he spoke, the more strained his expression became. He awkwardly continued, "It's all due to my incompetence. The Wilfares are nothing compared to the Lawsons, and I can't stand against Mr. Lawson."I can't drag you down… So, for the time being, we should try to see each other less!"But I can't h
"Hey, you. When exactly will you pay back the money?!"The ferocious voice contained a hint of viciousness. A man dressed in a short-sleeved floral shirt raised his hand and pushed the person in the middle harshly.He spat out fiercely and cursed, "It's so hot. I don't have time to waste with you. If you don't pay up, don't blame me for being rude!"As he said that, he gave the person another push and sneered, "Hurry up and pay back the money!"Hannah, who was already in a bad mood, frowned and looked over coldly.It clearly looked like a debt collection agency doing its job, but the attitude of the man in the floral shirt was overly arrogant and aggressive, inevitably making others feel uncomfortable."I… I don't have the money right now," a gentle voice said.Even in such a difficult situation, his voice still had a slow and gentle quality, making it hard to feel antagonized.He smiled apologetically and bowed his head as he said in a low voice, "You know the situation of my
What method did she use to make him unable to break free no matter how hard he tried?As the man in the floral shirt was confused and in disbelief, he threatened Hannah.Unfortunately, before he could say more, he was struck by a sudden force.He felt pain in his stomach, and he only saw a tall figure in a black suit flashing by. Then, he saw the blue sky and white clouds before he fell heavily to the ground.A dull sound echoed as he smashed onto the hot asphalt road, kicking up a layer of fine dust.The intense sunlight was so bright that it was hard to keep one's eyes open.As the world blurred and doubled in front of the man in the floral shirt, his chest was forcefully stepped on as a tall figure full of coldness appeared before him."Who do you think you are? Are you trying to pick a fight?"Darren didn't seem like he was surrounded by enemies as he calmly stepped on the man in the floral shirt. His demeanor was casual yet elegant.His dark eyes had a deep and cold look
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