**Cap. 117: Distance**Even though Hanna heard Morgan's plea, she ignored him, also annoyed with him.“Please!” he bellowed, banging on the door with clenched fists, making a muffled noise. “Why are you always so distant?”Suddenly, Hanna opened the door, glaring at Morgan with anger.“So distant?” she asserted. “You came to my door a few days ago wanting to talk for the first time as a couple, and then you mistreat me? I’m the one who’s distant? You’re crazy!”Then she slammed the door shut again with force.Morgan clenched his fists in anger, restraining himself from saying what was on his mind. He simply withdrew, frustrated.In the morning, Hanna headed to college. As expected, the security guards were on duty to escort her.“Good morning, Miss,” one of them said before she got into the car and slammed the door shut without responding.During the drive, she kept her eyes glued to a message on her phone, a single message that seemed to bother her greatly.This time, she didn’t care
Chapter 118: No Children Here.**Hanna and Murilo were engaged in lively conversation, laughing and sharing stories while enjoying their meals. The atmosphere was light and relaxed until the restaurant door swung open, and Morgan walked in, his brow furrowed and his gaze fixed on Hanna.Murilo immediately looked away as Morgan pulled up a chair and sat next to Hanna without being invited. A tense silence fell over the table, with Hanna lowering her head, unsure of how to react to her husband's unexpected presence.Morgan scrutinized the two with a stern, penetrating look, the tension in the air almost tangible."Good friends having lunch together, can't they?" Murilo asked, with a hint of irony in his voice."Not when he has an interest in the friend in question," Morgan retorted coldly."You have no proof of that," Murilo replied, trying to keep his composure."Oh... I have proof, and you know it well! You should learn to stay away from things that don't belong to you," Morgan mutter
**Chapter 119: Hidden Observer**Hanna pushed through the crowd of doctors and entered the room where two more doctors were waiting for her. She nearly fell to her knees, breathless and overwhelmed by a mix of relief and emotion.“Sister!” The boy said in a weak voice, his eyes still unsteady.“Han...” She sighed, crouching down on the floor in front of the bed. Tears streamed down her face, but she couldn't hold them back.“How long...” he whispered, opening his arms for a hug. She embraced him tightly, feeling the warmth of his body against hers.“I missed your hug so much,” he whispered again, snuggling into her lap.“After so many years!” One of the doctors announced, his voice laden with emotion. “Thanks to Hanna, one of the most complicated diseases in the world now has a treatment.”“This will make a big difference for the world!” Another doctor added, and applause echoed through the room.The positive results came faster than expected. Now, Hanna could participate in transferr
**Chapter 120: Some Truths**Hanna stiffened, her heart pounding wildly in her chest. Surprise mixed with anger and fear, and beneath the explosive words threatening to overflow, a vein could be seen pulsing on Hanna's forehead if not for the bandages."Don’t even think about complaining. Were you planning to stay away from me? Running away, actually? You didn’t even ask for permission," Morgan asked, his voice smooth as silk but with an underlying tone of menace. His eyes, once distant, now bore into her with intense focus.Hanna struggled to maintain her composure, but the anger boiled in her veins. "As far as I know, this is for university students!" she replied, her voice low and firm, but trembling slightly.Morgan leaned forward, invading her personal space. His piercing gaze made her uncomfortable, as if he was undressing her with his eyes."What are you trying to say, Miss Hanna?" he asked, his voice now a low and dangerous growl. The air between them became thick, charged wi
Chapter 121: A Desperate Mother**Liara entered the house with heavy steps, dragging Maya up the stairs as if her daughter were a burden. Anger bubbled within her, fueling the distrust that consumed her.Upon reaching the room, Liara threw Maya onto the armchair with a brusque gesture. The young woman curled up in silence, refusing to speak.“You’re going to tell me right now, what is all this?” Liara demanded, her voice dripping with fury.Maya remained mute, her trembling lips refusing to form the words her mother so desperately wanted to hear.“Maya!” Liara growled, gripping her daughter’s face forcefully, her eyes piercing through her like lightning. “Tell me what’s going on!”“Mother…” Maya whispered, her voice weak and hesitant, “please... don’t make me talk about this... I still can’t believe that child is alive...”Liara clenched her jaw, her muscles tense. Maya’s response only intensified her fury, turning it into a hurricane.“What does that child have to do with you and Morg
Chapter 122: Rowing and Confusion**"Hanna and I are great friends; I just wanted to bring her along with us," Murilo explained, unsettled by Morgan's reaction."Hanna is with her husband, it's better if you stay with me, at least that's what you said," Misa retorted, her eyes fixed on Morgan with a glint of jealousy and possessiveness."Misa, of course, I'll stay close to you and take care of you, alright?" Murilo said gently, trying to calm the situation. Misa nodded, still casting a suspicious look at Morgan.Meanwhile, Morgan walked with Hanna towards the large table in front of the rest house, where the other participants were placing their bags. The atmosphere between them was tense, filled with a mixture of awkwardness and resentment."You're really not going to leave me alone, are you?" Hanna asked, her voice laced with impatience. At that moment, a young man approached them."Hey, Hanna! Glad you came! I just didn't know you'd bring your uncle!" he joked, oblivious to the ten
Chapter 123: Of This Water, I Will Drink!A group of friends gathered for a night of games, stories, and unexpected revelations. Most of the participants had already retired to their tents, seeking rest after a day full of activities. But for the six couples who remained, the night promised to be unforgettable.Murilo, the host of the evening, invited Misaluna and Hanna to join the circle, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and curiosity. Hanna, always eager for new experiences, sat next to Morgan and Misaluna, with Murilo completing the circle."So, what happens at these bonfire parties?" Hanna asked, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm."Games, stories, and, of course, funny dares!" Murilo replied with an enigmatic smile, making Hanna even more intrigued.Around the crackling fire, they settled into an intimate circle, the light dancing on their faces, revealing expressions of expectation and excitement. Morgan, observing the group with his usual seriousness, analyzed each person
Chapter 124: A Drunken Man Remembers**Night fell over the camp like a velvet cloak, enveloping everything in a deep silence. Inside the tent, Morgan and Hanna found themselves in a private refuge, far from prying eyes and the pulsating party that beat like a vibrant heart around them.Hanna, now sitting on Morgan's lap, felt the warmth of his body as her fingers tangled in his dark hair when he sat up. With slow, deliberate movements, Morgan began unbuttoning Hanna's blouse, revealing her soft skin. She lost herself in his touch for a moment, letting herself go. Each piece of clothing removed made him even more eager, as he felt her hand slide down his abdomen, reaching the button of his pants and eliciting a heavy sigh."We can't do anything here," she said, snapping back to reality, looking at him with caution."Just don't make any noise, and no one will know..." he whispered.Hanna nodded, her eyes shining as she placed her arms on Morgan's shoulders. A mix of shyness and anticipa
**Ch. 166: Each Life** The next day, Gabriel accompanied Hanna on a tour of the places mentioned in the will she had inherited. However, there was still one place she dreaded visiting—the hospital room where her father lay. Despite her reluctance, Hanna knew she had to see him, understand his condition, and decide what to do. "Do you really want to see him?" Gabriel asked hesitantly as they stopped in front of the door to the room. Hanna remained silent, her head bowed, displaying apprehension and sorrow. Her emotions were conflicted: she didn’t want her father to die, yet she harbored deep resentment for his actions. "I just don’t want him to die," she admitted, her voice thick with emotion. "It wouldn’t be fair to strip so many people of their freedom for years and then just die like that." "He’s an old man now," Gabriel offered, trying to console her. "Still filled with malice..." Hanna smiled, but it was a disconcerted and melancholic smile. "Can you imagine he wante
Chapter 165: Freedom and Punishment Ruby didn’t understand what Hanna meant. She stood up and left again, demanding a phone from one of the soldiers. Her hands trembled like a green twig with everything that was happening. As she made the call, anxiety consumed her. “Office...” “Gabriel!” Hanna stammered, cutting him off before he could respond. “Hanna! How are you? Where are you?” He stood up, surprised, stumbling over his words. “I need you to solve a problem for me, right now,” she pleaded, anxious. “Hanna, how did you even manage to call me? What’s going on?” he asked, concerned. “Morgan is already getting sick from searching for you...” “No! I don’t want you to tell him where I am or how I’m doing,” she warned hesitantly, massaging her stomach. Suddenly, she remembered Morgan’s words about having children. “Alright... just tell me where you are, and I’ll be there by tonight if possible.” “Can you get here by tomorrow morning? My... grandmother... sister... aunt... I’m no
**Cap. 164: Control is Mine.**She, filled with curiosity, opened the bedroom door and realized that the men had followed Lins. This further reinforced her suspicions. Carefully, she went down the stairs and began to wander aimlessly through the house's labyrinths until she heard screams and pleas for help.Hanna followed the noise and found the two guards dragging Heydi and Ruby. Her heart raced uncontrollably in her chest. What would she do? She watched Lins following behind the men as they took her grandmothers to some unknown place.They continued down to an underground area, an old stone corridor, damp and dark. The wet walls made the place feel even more frightening. Finally, they reached a room with prison bars on the door. Through a small window, Hanna could see what was happening inside.“Get the whip!” Lins ordered furiously.“Please…” Heydi whimpered in panic, kneeling on the floor beside Ruby, who kept her head down.“You had to break the rules and tell him, didn’t you?” L
**Chapter 163: The Mask Falls**Maya turned the doorknob fearfully, and as soon as she entered, she found Liara sitting motionless on her bed, her hair disheveled. She looked like a madwoman who hadn’t slept in days.“Mother...” Maya called cautiously as she approached, but Liara didn’t respond. “Are you okay?” she asked, extending her hand to try to touch her mother’s shoulder. Suddenly, Liara stared at her furiously.“Traitor!” Liara screamed shrilly, then stood up and rushed at Maya, who backed away, terrified.“Calm down, mother, it’s me!” Maya stammered.“I want you to die! Die! You and your cursed child!” Liara raged, clutching her head and messing up her own hair before grabbing a water pitcher from the desk. Maya, panicked, realized her mother’s intention and ran out of the room, still hearing the glass shatter against the door.Maya collapsed to the floor, her legs trembling, hands covering her face in horror. She then crawled away from her mother’s door, retreating into her
Chapter 162: Everything in My Hands?As soon as the two women introduced themselves, Hanna was surprised, not knowing they existed.“What’s going on here?” she asked, confused.“We don’t have much time to explain,” Heydi said anxiously. “But do you remember how you were raised here?”Hanna shook her head in denial.“Girl... you don’t remember because you were on controlled medication when you were younger. Lins lied to your mother, saying you had a disease due to congenital problems.”“Me? But I don’t have any health problems,” Hanna said, thoughtfully.“Yes... Lins made up that lie just to keep you locked up until you turned eighteen and could serve his plan,” Heydi explained. “I thought you were free from this torment, but it seems he never stopped searching for you.”“What are you trying to say?” Hanna asked, growing more confused.“That... we are all daughters of Lins,” Ruby revealed. “There is no other lineage in our family apart from his.”Hanna instantly understood what she mea
**Chapter 161: Ortiz Castle**Hanna decided to go with Lins that same day. Despite wanting to return, she was afraid of facing Davis again and feared he might discover her pregnancy and that she hadn’t lost the baby. "For my child’s life, I’d rather go..." she sighed to herself in front of the bathroom mirror. At that moment, she longed for a peaceful place. At the same time, her brother crossed her mind, but she didn’t know if she should tell Lins about the child’s existence. Even so, she still didn’t fully trust Lins, but he seemed like the safest option to protect herself at that moment, especially since she believed Morgan was now closer to Maya. Morgan had found out which country Lins had traveled to, but it no longer mattered since he was already leaving the country on another aircraft, and Morgan couldn’t track him anymore. After landing, they drove to an old city. With many well-preserved, picturesque old houses, it was a populous place with warm and cheerful people. H
**Chapter 160: Lins, My Father?**“How is her health?” the raspy, grating voice of the elderly man echoed in Hanna’s ears. “She’s in quite a weakened state,” the doctor explained. “It seems like she’s been neglected for a long time, which has made her frail. She has a cut on her leg that needs attention because it’s deep enough to get infected, but that’s not even the most critical thing. She’s pregnant.” When the doctor revealed this, Lins raised his eyebrows. “Yes…” he sighed, restless. “I heard she’s married to an important man.” “What do you want me to do regarding the child?” the doctor asked calmly. “Nothing. What do you think should be done?” Lins asked, indifferent. “I thought you might want to terminate the pregnancy,” the doctor commented. “I’m not considering that,” Lins replied firmly. “Let her have the baby. After investigating the hospital and the day she was there, I found out that her ‘perfect husband’ tried to terminate the pregnancy without her consent.
**Chapter 159: Too Late**In less than half an hour, Morgan had several police cars parked in front of the place where Luna said she saw Hanna.“Are you sure it’s this mansion?” Oliver asked Morgan with concern.“Luna said they were entering the mansion across from her father’s,” Morgan replied as the officers rang the doorbell, but no one answered.“Are they reviewing the footage?” Rudan asked anxiously.“Yes… They’re checking this morning’s footage,” Morgan confirmed. “There are cameras in front of Luna’s father’s mansion, and they’ve made them available.”“Wouldn’t it be easier to just say ‘your father’?” Oliver asked, annoyed.“That man means nothing to me,” Morgan said, then stared at the mansion he so despised. “But... unfortunately, there’s someone I need to see once I’m sure Hanna is in there, and I can get her out of that so-called father’s hands.”Morgan waited a few minutes until the footage was brought in, confirming they had indeed taken someone inside the mansion. But th
**Chapter 158: The Disappearance of Hanna**That same morning, Davis had already realized Hanna was missing. The room was in disarray, everything overturned, bed sheets strewn across the floor, and Davis furious as he threw the bracelet with the tracker far away.“How did this happen?” he asked indignantly.“This time...” Rudan sighed, pretending to be anxious about the situation. “It seems she really managed to escape,” he added, as Davis stared at him in rage, circling him.“You never took your eyes off her, and suddenly...” Davis murmured suspiciously.“Suddenly what?” Rudan retorted. “My job is to take care of your security, not play the role of Hanna’s husband while you act like a spoiled brat and womanizer. If you want to throw the blame on me, go ahead! But it wasn’t me who made false promises and mistreated her.”“Damn it! Are you against me now?” Davis asked indignantly.“You seem blind,” Rudan countered. “You’ve been completely oblivious to a life! Hanna was carrying a child