At the 88th floor of International Kinsey Center, Hansen drank vigorously, one glass after another. He became drunk and slumped on the ground. Thoughts of Jenna and Rayan flashed through his mind. He was heartbroken and could only rely on alcohol to numb his emotional pain. He believed that he would never fall in love again. He was so drunk that he remained sprawled on the floor for the entire night. As a result, he fell ill the next morning. His condition was severe, and he was admitted to the hospital. It was the first time he experienced something like this. He remained unconscious with a high fever and kept mumbling nonsense. "What happened? How did he fall ill?" Marissa dashed to the hospital upon receiving the news and questioned Jose who was Hansen's assistant. "Madam Marissa, we have no idea what happened. This morning when the secretary went to find Mr. Richards in his office to sign a document, she found him sprawled out on the
"Uncle Richards, you have to believe me. I never had any ulterior motives. Besides, Hansen and I have gotten a divorce. I would never disgrace the family again. Soon, I will leave A City forever and you don't need to be concerned about me anymore. Please wake up soon so that I can leave in peace. I admit that I joined Richards Group for my father's sake but you can't blame me for that. He is my beloved dad and it was a miserable death. I cannot just sit back and do nothing," Jenna said in exasperation as tears streamed down her cheeks. Three years ago when she regained consciousness unexpectedly, she saw that Trevor had fainted in the room. She was completely startled as many people dashed into the room. However, the day before he fainted, Jenna met him at Green Jade Garden. He was practicing martial arts with his subordinates. She greeted him tentatively upon seeing him. To her surprise, Trevor glanced in her direction and said lightly, "Jenna, after breakfast tomorr
Jenna's heart sank. She thought of the day before when she left Hansen, holding Rayan's arm. She remembered his expression. Her instincts told her that he had fallen ill because of her. With this thought, her heart started aching as she stood rooted to the ground. Should she visit him? He was just downstairs. Jenna recalled the times when Hansen injured his bottom just a few days ago. They had resolved all their misunderstandings and weren't shy to show their affection towards one another in public. However, everything changed within these few days. It was impossible to resolve the issues between them. There was no other way. Besides, he would never forgive her for the betrayal. This time, it was completely over! She should just leave. However, without realizing it, she headed downstairs. Just one glance. One glance would suffice. She would leave right after. Jenna made a promise to herself. They were once madly in love
The snow was coming down in big, heavy flakes. The weather forecast announced that there the weather would be genial the next day but it seemed that they were wrong. It was so cold in A City! Jenna was holding a red umbrella as she strode out of the hospital. Her mother and Trevor were taken care of. She could finally relax. She discovered the truth behind her dad's death and had decided to forgive Norton. There was no reason for her to stay anymore. After attending the New Year's Banquet at Richards Manor, she could finally leave A City. Hansen's wedding with Aria was just around the corner and she could foresee his bright future ahead once she was gone. She heaved a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, she was crestfallen. She stroked her belly gently. From this moment onwards, she would only have her child. This was her flesh and blood. Her only child. Nothing could change the fact. "Thank you for accompanying me, my dear ba
"Jen." Just as Jenna entered through the gate, she saw Rayan standing right in front of her. He was wearing a woolen knee-length trench coat, and his tall, big figure blocked the wind and snow from reaching her. A warm, gentle smile hung across his handsome face. "Rayan." Jenna was speechless for a while, did he see and hear everything that had happened just now? There was a large gate in between, but he wasn't very far away. She stood in confusion, with a red umbrella in her freezing hand. Her cheeks were flushed from the cold wind as well. "I'm here to take you home," he said as if he could read her mind, generously and naturally. Jenna smiled and nodded. Rayan took her umbrella and held it over her head, while looking at her with his shining gaze. What is this woman made of, why is she so resilient? She was already so weak from all that she's been through, yet she was still thinking of protecting others? How kind must she be to be able to do
"Jen, why didn't you tell me that you're pregnant?" Rayan walked over with a mug of hot milk and handed it to Jenna in the living room. "Thank you." Jenna took the hot milk from Rayan's hand and squeezed it with her fingers. She squeezed a little too hard, and her veins started showing up below her nails. She raised the mug and pressed her forehead against the wall of the mug. Slowly shaking her head, she said, "Rayan, I don't want anyone to know about this." "Why? Not even me?" Rayan asked gently. "Rayan, Hansen has to marry Aria in order to save the Richards Group. If he knew that I was pregnant with his child, he would not marry her. So, I didn t want to tell anyone. I really didn t expect that I would faint that day and that everything would be exposed. I had no choice but to make you the scapegoat. I m sorry." Jenna s face was pressed strongly against the warm milk mug. Her nose was sore, and her tears flowed smoothly down the mug. "Oh, silly." Rayan si
In the morning, the sunlight shone into the room warmly through the curtains that hung on the windows, and spots of light decorated the walls of the room. Aria sat next to the hospital bed, drinking some hot milk casually, in a relaxed manner. A slight noise came from the bed, and she raised her eyes with joy. "Hansen, you're awake!" she exclaimed. Hansen's stiff eyes rolled around for a while. He slowly sat up, and looked around with his empty gaze. "Hansen, you're finally awake. You've been in a coma for a whole day and night, I've been here taking care of you the whole time," Aria said. Aria's smile was bright. Her words were sweet, and there was a faint blush on her cheeks. Hansen retracted his gaze after scanning the room with it, and a sense of coldness started to rise in his eyes. He could remember that that woman had betrayed him. That woman whom he loved so deeply had betrayed him, and left him with her lover. They ev
"Hello, Mr. Richards. I didn't expect that we would meet in the Capital City. I've come today specially to welcome you to the Capital City, if I could have the honor," Sheldon said as he nodded and bowed, looking like a servant instead. Hansen's expression remained unchanged as he touched the document folder in his hand. He leaned back arrogantly, and looked up at him as he said coldly, "I sure wasn't blessed with a meal from you, Mr. Ford. Since you're willing to welcome me here, I guess I'll have to give you the honor." With a face full of uneasiness, Sheldon said disingenuously, "Mr. Richards, I am so sorry. I had just heard from my family that you visited, and rushed over immediately." "Oh really?" Hansen sneered. He hated when people said insincere things like this, it was more disgusting than making him eat flies. He looked at him with a creepy smile, and asked coldly as he crossed his right leg over his left, "Alright, so, why are you here?" Sheldon smile