Why did it suddenly become so terrifying?Why did he change so drastically?Had he perhaps sensed something, or learned the truth, or was he trying to find out something from her?Amid Anna’s unease, Hanson opened his mouth. “About Iv...”Upon hearing this, Anna’s heart skipped a beat.Just as she focused intently to hear more, Hanson suddenly stopped talking.Anna was puzzled.She looked at Hanson with confusion. “What’s wrong with you?”“Nothing.” Hanson lowered his head again. He pursed his lips and fell silent.His condition could not be any worse. Anyone could see that he was no longer the cheerful guy he used to be.Anna could not bear it anymore. She instinctively stepped closer to Hanson and took a deep breath before saying, “Will you please pull yourself together? Is love really that important?”Hanson chuckled softly. “Ann, you haven’t experienced liking someone for as long as I have. The sense of insecurity of losing someone is really tough to bear. Maybe someday
Hanson’s gaze flickered with confusion. There was a strange look in Anna’s eyes.He pursed his lips and stayed silent, but he looked at her with a slightly puzzled gaze.Anna could not help but sigh inwardly. Then, she spoke again.“I’ve liked someone for as long as you’ve liked Iv. It may be even longer.”Hanson was surprised. “You...”For so many years? She had liked someone for so many years? But how come he did not know?Based on what Anna said, this guy must be someone they had known for a long time.But he had never noticed Anna getting close to any guy.Just as he was pondering this, Anna suddenly spoke again, “And, I often have to witness his deep affection for that girl. His love for her is no less than mine for him. I not only have to hide my feelings but also witness his pain, love, and suffer just as deeply. It’s the same for me.”Hanson’s expression seemed to change again.He clearly saw the affection in Anna’s eyes, and her gaze was directed at him.In an insta
Hanson frowned. After pondering for a while, he still had some doubts.Was Anna trying to make him give up on Ivanka by saying those misleading words?After all, over the years, he never...Just as the thought crossed his mind, his expression froze momentarily.He recalled a night three years ago when they were out together, and Anna got drunk.She had clung to his hand and was giggling foolishly.She kept talking to him and her gaze fixed on him.At the time, he did not think much of it. However, thinking back to her behavior that night and her actions over the years...Perhaps, if he had been more observant, he would have noticed some clues.At that moment, he suddenly did not know what to say.However, Anna herself knew that love was the most uncontrollable thing.Since he loved Ivanka, he would never be with her. Anna was well aware of that, so she tactfully never brought it up.Perhaps she had brought it up today just to talk some sense into him?Hanson lowered his ey
Anna shook her head and tried to control her emotions.“No, it’s not your fault.”Her voice choked slightly as she spoke.Today…She had finally voiced the feelings she had hidden for ten years. She never imagined that her confession would come out in such a subtle yet revealing way.Neither of them acknowledged it directly, but the current situation was already clear.Anna took a shallow breath. “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have acted like this.”Hanson quickly shook his head. “No, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have caused you any negative emotions today.”Anna shook her head and sighed softly. “It’s not your fault. It’s just that sometimes, love is uncontrollable. I know you like Iv, but I couldn’t control my feelings. I didn’t mean for it to happen.”This time, Anna was more straightforward. She had not explicitly said it earlier because she felt embarrassed.But since he already knew it, there was no point hiding it anymore.Although she felt like something was missing by confes
Hanson did not know what to say.He was tongue-tied.Anna tried to smile, but it looked more like a bitter smile.“I should go. I shouldn’t bother you any longer.” As Anna said that, she walked toward the door.Hanson’s expression changed slightly. “Ann.”Anna halted, but she did not turn around.Hanson stared at her slender back and said, “I’m sorry.”For all these years, he had been clueless, yet he still inadvertently hurt her. They had been close friends since childhood. He never expected it to end up like this.Now…Perhaps the one leading the most carefree life would be Sandy.Hanson lowered his gaze. His eyes were filled with envy.Anna just smiled. Her voice tinged with bitterness as she said, “If it weren’t for the current situation, I wouldn’t have told you anything. You don’t need to feel any psychological burden towards me. Hanson, I’m fine. What you really need to think about is your relationship with Iv. Don’t put her in a difficult position, and most important
A while ago, many women had tried to approach Elio.His aloofness had forced them to back down. He even yelled at some of them.When Ivanka appeared, Elio surprised everyone by letting her sit opposite him. They even chatted amicably. Seeing that, many women could not hold back their jealousy.Ever since, those who fancied Elio could only visit the pub and watch him from afar.But who would have thought that Ivanka was so close with him? They were hanging out with each other again!Many women were incredibly jealous!Upon seeing them together, one of the women commented on the situation, and another immediately seconded her.“Isn’t that Ivanka? They’re definitely involved with each other!”The third woman, who was blond, took out a cigarette and lit it. After breathing out a puff of smoke, she said flatly, “Look at you. You’re embarrassing. Don’t you know what Elio is like? That woman has cheated on him so many times, with one man after another. Be patient. Perhaps, one day, it
Ivanka remained on the couch.If someone else had heard what Elio had said, they would have left already.But Ivanka would not.She was not in a hurry to say anything. All she did was gaze at the man before her.HerElio, on the other hand, was running out of patience. “If there’s nothing else you want to ask of me, you may leave now.”Ivanka did not move still. Instead she said calmly, “My father didn’t want you to tell me. He didn’t want me to seek revenge and wished that I would spend the rest of my day in peace and happiness.”Elio said nothing and furrowed his brows slightly.Ivanka’s lips curled into a faint smile. “I have known that my father’s death definitely had something to do with Theodore and his family. Of course I’m going to take revenge on them.”“This is none of my business.” Elio did not even spare her a glance. He had already gotten up impatiently.Ivanka immediately stood up to stop him and said with a calm expression. “Pardon me for being blunt. And I’m sor
After leaving the pub, Ivanka was not in a hurry to head home.As she felt the breeze caressing her cheeks, she suddenly was not in the mood to drive.She recalled the memories she shared with her father before his death, and the look in her eyes became increasingly dazed.Hence, she started wandering around the places near the underground parking lot.Vehicles filled the roads, and the lights were dazzling. Occasionally, she could hear noises from some clubs. Music was playing on the streets.But the music they played did not capture her interest like the one they played a while ago.She did not like the song, so she walked toward an alley.There was no one else in the alleyway, and it was a little dark. After walking further into the alley for a while, the street lights could no longer reach this place. It was pitch black, and the only source of light was the moon. Ivanka relied on it to watch her steps.Besides, such a quiet spot was rare in the hustle and bustle of the city
In the face of Laura’s meltdown, Ivanka’s words seemed a bit smug.She was doing it on purpose.“You! Ivanka, how can you be so shameless as to say such things? Are you still a woman?” Laura’s hand, which was pointing at her angrily, trembled uncontrollably.Laura’s tears fell like a snapped pearl necklace. Ivanka laughed in a low voice. “Of course I am, otherwise how did I become the one Jonah wakes up to every day? Laura, since things have come to this, you’d better hurry home and stop embarrassing yourself here.”“What’s the point of chasing after someone who doesn’t like you like this?”She acknowledged Laura’s persistence toward Jonah. But insisting too much would turn into clinginess. Jonah’s dislike and disdain for Laura was clear. He never once gave Laura a chance. Even so, Laura refused to give up.Sometimes she did not think thoroughly before doing things. “Whether there’s a point to it is not for you to say!”Laura was still persistent.But the next second, Iva
It would not have been nice for Ivanka to be present during Jonah’s conversation with his mother. The Sadler family’s house was large. She went directly to the grass field outside.Margaret had a Golden Retriever. When Ivanka saw the maid bring it out to play, she immediately squatted in front of the Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever was very gentle and did not bite. Margaret saw the Golden Retriever wagging its tail at Ivanka. The gesture was clearly a sign of fondness and affection for Ivanka.Even the dog liked Ivanka, and she still did not like her. Could she really be the problem?Margaret began to contemplate and reflect on herself. As she was trying to approach Ivanka, someone had already walked up to Ivanka first.This person was no other than Laura, who she had once hated.When Laura saw the cozy scene of a person and a dog. She instantly rushed to Ivanka. “Ivanka, you’re so despicable. You won’t even spare a dog. Are you planning to drug it too?!”Ivanka kept
However, Jonah seemed to have heard some hilarious joke. “Do you really mean well? Do you mean well by trampling on my feelings?“You said everything started because of Ivanka. Why don’t you say it all started because of you?”Jonah let out another rhetorical question.He was extremely emotional.Margaret could not bear to watch him like this. She roared, “Enough, don’t think that I’ll compromise and stop interfering with you guys if you are like this!”Jonah laughed slowly. “Then what you said before was nonsense. Since I can’t get what I want, what else is left if I cure these legs?“You really don’t get it. You think that I’m driving you to your grave when it’s the opposite. Then what kind of mother-son bond is there between us to speak of?”At the end of Jonah’s speech, the mockery at the corner of his was extraordinarily obvious. His eyes even seemed determined.Margaret sensed it.“Are you going to cut ties with me for Ivanka?” Margaret found it incredulous. When she ask
She said to Ivanka in dissatisfaction, “Ms. Ivanka, please go out. I have something to say to Jonah alone right now.”Ivanka did not respond. However, the way she moved out already said everything.Jonah did not make a statement but silently agreed.He also did not want Ivanka to be present to see his embarrassment.“You’re being an ingrate. You never raised me like that! Since you’ve already spoken such, why are you still holding it against Iv? Is being a divorcee her sin?” Jonah’s expression was as dark as the storm clouds. Those eyes were locked on his mother. He felt that Ivanka had been deeply wronged.However, Margaret replied blandly, “Have you seen anyone wealthy choosing to marry divorcees? Are there really no other women out there?”“You are a woman too.” Jonah frowned.However, Margaret brought up a very realistic question. “I am indeed a woman. But no parent in the world would ever settle for anything less than the best option.”Those words infuriated Jonah.“Mom,
At Margaret’s rebuke, Ivanka was annoyed. “If you say so.”Whatever Margaret wanted to think was her own business. She would not interfere.Margaret immediately choked out in response, “You!”“You don’t have to target me. You know very well that I won’t get together with your son. I’m only here to administer treatment for your son.”Ivanka gave Margaret a bland look. Even her tone was bland.Margaret burst out laughing coldly. “It’s what you should do!”“I didn’t say that I shouldn’t,” Ivanka shot back indifferently. She no longer bantered with Margaret. She kept looking at her cell phone.In Margaret’s eyes, Ivanka was playing with her cell phone, and was playing intently too!There was a parasol over her head as she was leaning on a rattan chair. Most importantly, there were also refreshments on the round table to Ivanka’s left.Sheesh!“Ivanka, are you here to treat Jonah’s leg, or are you here to enjoy yourself?” Margaret chided Ivanka in dissatisfaction.When someone di
Jonah was concerned about Ivanka. But before he could finish speaking, he automatically lowered his voice.He was not the same as before.Call for him. With his weak legs, what could he do for her?Ivanka heard his tone but did not expose or console him. She only followed suit and said, “Rest well. I know my place.”“Alright.”Jonah answered half-heartedly. Ivanka turned around and left her back to him.On the terrace, there was a parasol and a rattan chair.She had only laid down on top of the rattan chairs for a few minutes when she heard footsteps from behind her. As the footsteps drew closer step by step, she subconsciously turned around.She only saw the servant who had just helped her carry a tray of food and walked towards her slowly.“Ms. Ivanka, the young master asked me to prepare some refreshments for you.”Ivanka nodded wordlessly.She was here to treat Jonah’s legs, not to enjoy the sunshine and eat. She did not eat anything. Her gaze was on the phone screen.S
As he said that, Jonah turned his wheelchair and moved closer to Ivanka.The delight on his face was hard to hide. Margaret did not see it. She was still in the hospital. It would have been better if she did not see her, but Ivanka also understood very clearly what Margaret meant by this. If she really wanted to have a long-lasting relationship with Jonah, they would have become a couple already. Why wait until that moment? As long as she agreed, it was not impossible, and that was what Jonah thought: he thought she would say yes.Ivanka gently laughed and shook her head. “Jonah, why are you still lying to yourself and others?”Even she understood it, so how could Jonah not know about it?However, Jonah was not willing to dwell on the matter. In the next second, he changed the topic. “It’s better to go to my room. The second floor has plenty of fresh air.”Ivanka saw that he was not willing to talk about it, so she did not say anything more. She nodded. Then a servant came
“If it’s my fault, you can always vent out your anger on me.” Michael made himself clear. It was not his fault, so he refused to accept being treated unfairly. Ivanka sneered, “It seems like you’ve forgotten that you were the cause of everything. If not for the fact that you refused to give up on me, I wouldn’t have invited Jonah for a roleplay. I don’t want to get into the details with you.” In the face of Ivanka’s mockery, for a moment, Michael felt as if something had stuck in his throat, and he did not know what else to say. Ivanka was utterly furious. It was pointless to speak any further to her. But he refused to become a punching bag on Jonah’s behalf for free. “You need to calm down. No one can get in the way of your choices. But I’ll never give up,” said Michael in a low voice. “I see. Since you refuse to give up, are you planning to steal the bride at her wedding as well?” Ivanka raised one of eyebrows. She felt amused. Michael blurted out a single word with
“Michael, I just didn’t want to upset Grandma. If you want to keep her posted on our progress, you might as well find someone else and get married so that there’s no more possibility between us. She will also stop thinking about me and you.” Ivanka had blurted it out without hesitation. Her tone was serious. She really meant it. Michael did not expect Ivanka to say this to him. Rosie had told Michael that Ivanka agreed to let him be her bodyguard because of her. At that time, Michael was over the moon thinking that Rosie had caused another miracle. But based on the situation, it looked like Ivanka did not plan to take other people’s concerns into account anymore. Michael’s mood turned foul. He could not say anything about Ivanka’s decision. “Iv, I refuse to accept this.” After a moment of silence, Michael said that to Ivanka. At that moment, he looked serious. Even though Ivanka could not see his expression, she could imagine his demeanor through his tone. “I know y