Hannah choked, unable to get a word out.Janine sneered. "Cordelia's right if you ask me! If she and Zephyr didn't keep an eye out and have someone follow Ava, she might really be deceived by the old man!"And you have a baby now, Hannah, but you can't neglect your daughter, right?""Enough!" Hannah screamed and spotted Ava who was hiding among the crowd at a glance.Ava kept her head lowered and looked as frantic as she was.The moment their eyes met, Ava could clearly feel the murderous glint in her mother's eyes and shuddered.Franklin came over.He had heard the ruckus that happened over here, and someone had told him everything that unfolded.Living to this age, Franklin had long mastered the skill of masking his emotions. However, there was a storm in the bottom of his unfazed eyes, and his silence was only the quiet before the storm."Hannah Johnson, Ava Baker." Franklin's voice startled the two women like a hammer. "Explain this!""Dad…""Grandpa…""Grandpa, let me
"Mom! You…” Ava panicked.She held her throbbing cheek. Panic, resentment, rage, guilt, and all sorts of complicated emotions rushed up to her."Don't call me mom!" Hannah panted harshly. "Do you still see me as your mother? I… How did I raise a shameless thing like you!?""Mom, don't listen to their nonsense. Uncle Chuck and I are just—""Don't the photos say enough!?" Hannah was hysterical. "That man groped your waist! And y-you let him? Are you trying to make me mad!?"Ava froze, unable to say anything.Actually, Hannah had long noticed the scandal between her daughter and lover.She rarely took Ava to meet Chuck, but Chuck's lecherous eyes would stay on Ava each time they met. She was hurt and angry, but more of it was jealousy.She was jealous of her own daughter, jealous that she had the youth which she had lost, jealous of her face that could enchant men.She was old now and could no longer win over Chuck's heart, no matter how hard she tried. Other than bringing him mo
A few bodyguards ran over with flashlights.Zephyr sent them as Cordelia had long reminded him to keep an eye on Hannah and Ava.It was unexpected that Ava was this ruthless, pushing her own mother into the pool!"Quickly, she's over here. Come on!"The bodyguards were strong, muscular, and swam well, so they saved Hannah from the water speedily.Hannah falling into the pool alarmed the Bakers, and they sent her to the hospital in a scurry.The doctor pulled off his mask and sighed in relief at the door of the emergency ward. "Her baby is doing fine now."Noah thanked the heavens and chuckled.The doctor then said, "But it's best for her to go through a thorough checkup to be safe."Janine nodded and gestured for the butler to handle the relevant procedures, but Hannah was wheeled out from the emergency ward with the nurses looking frantic.The doctor frowned. "Why are you out with the patient?""We can't be blamed…" One of the nurses explained, "Mrs. Baker refuses to do any
The butler next to Noah told him, "Sir, Mr. Carter Irwin is the Irwin heir in Southeast Aciatic. The Irwins are known for their achievements in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. Not just in Southeast Aciatic, their professionalism and expertise are also among the best in the world."Noah was silent for a moment before he recalled abruptly. "Oh, I know! T-The medical kit at home! A few bottles of the commonly used medicine have Irwin Pharmaceuticals written on them!""That's the one!"Noah was elated as he thought that he had found a savior and held Cordelia's hand. "Cordelia, c-can your brother really help Hannah? Uh… Hannah was always picking fights with you in the past. I'll apologize to you for her, okay?"Noah stood up straight and bowed deeply as he spoke.When the man fell from the horse back then, his head was not the only part injured. His nerves were damaged too, and he twitched whenever he spoke.Cordelia suddenly felt a pinch in her heart upon seeing how panicky h
"Doesn't matter." Zephyr was indifferent as long as they did not stop. Once the car stopped, it would definitely affect his precious wife's sleep.The chauffeur could only keep driving around the smooth road until they were almost out of gas and went to a nearby gas station.As soon as the car stopped, Cordelia woke up as expected. Seeing that it was already bright outside, but they had yet to arrive home, she could not help asking, "What's going on?""Madam, you fell asleep. Mr. Hamerton doesn't allow me to stop!" the chauffeur answered with a smile.Cordelia was stunned. "How long have I slept?""Uh… as long as a tank of gas can take us."Cordelia was surprised and looked up to see the man next to her staring at her lovingly."Darling, had a good sleep?""Mm!" Cordelia rubbed her hair. It did feel great to sleep until she woke up at her own time."Darling, the tank of gas isn't cheap!""Oh.""So…" The man spoke seriously. "Your allowance isn't enough. Can't refill that muc
The result was out, and the child was not related to Noah as expected.Zephyr's hand shook a little as he clutched the piece of paper. Although he was mentally prepared, he could not help his rage when he saw the result with his own eyes.Although Liam doted on him when he was younger, the Hamertons fought and schemed against each other, so he had not received much warmth from there.It was on his maternal grandfather's side that shone a ray of light on his cold childhood. Zephyr especially could not forget his uncle's affection for him. He would carry him on his shoulders, give him horsey rides, and take him fighting with wooden swords.He was young and did not know how to hold back, always hitting and bruising his uncle, but the latter had never blamed him, merely grinning at him without much care.Each time he returned to Centrolis from Chaiseland, he would cry and bawl about not wanting to leave his Uncle Noah…Now, however, Zephyr would break his uncle's bubble with his own
After Aurelia left the villa, she wanted to have a drink at a bar, but bars required ID and the law stated that anyone below 21 years old was prohibited from drinking. She tried a few bars in vain and could only leave.Coincidentally, she met her old neighbor, the quiet middle-aged man, on the way. She took the initiative to greet him and chatted, but the man was not good with words. With a smile, he gave her the cans of beer he had just bought.Aurelia needed the alcohol and did not refuse them.Accepting the gift, she sat by the road and started drinking quietly.She had never drunk in the past and nearly spat the beer out in her first sip.Alcohol was good for getting drunk and forgetting, though. Downing two cans, she was pink and could barely walk straight. Her mind was filled with pink bubbles, and even the night sky felt dreamy.Aurelia grinned and recalled what she had said when she first met Neil."Hey, mister, do you want a jacket?"If time could be rewound, she would
"Uncle…" Aurelia said drunkenly, "I-I have something to tell you…""We'll talk tomorrow." Neil held her by her shoulders. "You drank a lot. Go get some sleep first.""No! It'll be too late tomorrow. You'll leave tomorrow!"Aurelia began to speak nonsense.It was true that some alcohol braved one up. Usually, Aurelia would never dare stay so close to him.Now, not only did she dare cling to him, but she also took advantage of her tipsiness and shoved him into the room, closing the door with a hook of her foot.Surprised, Neil was pushed far away and lost his balance.Both of them got entangled and fell to the bed…Neil was shocked, especially given the position they were in where the girl was on top…From the angle, Aurelia's beautiful face looked even more captivating.The air froze, and even time seemed to stop. Neil could only hear his unusual thumping heart in the quiet space.The moment Aurelia smiled, it was like all the flowers in the world had bloomed."A-Aurelia…" N