Chapter 135: Hands That Caress**Davis rang the doorbell and patiently waited to be answered. He rang it several times until Lory finally opened the door. He stepped inside and found her still in her pajamas, yawning, clearly surprised by his presence as she had just woken up."Grandma Lory... I woke you up, didn’t I?" he sighed, giving her a warm and affectionate hug. "I arrived yesterday, and I want a family breakfast with everyone. So, in half an hour..." He stopped talking when he saw Hanna coming down the stairs. She was already dressed to leave for college, but froze at the sight of Davis."Good morning, Hanna," Davis greeted her cordially, but she tensed up, nearly panicking. He stepped away from Lory and approached Hanna."As my father’s wife, I want to invite you to a family breakfast. I don’t think it’s fair for you to stay in this mansion without any connection to us. That’s why I want to invite you to an important event—no jokes or games. I’d like you to be part of this br
Chapter 136: Davis' Decision**Hanna couldn’t discern who had pulled her into the darkness of the room. She found herself blinded by the sudden change of light, disoriented and unsure of what to expect. When the light flicked on, as quick as a flash, she saw Davis sitting in an armchair. His firm yet calm voice echoed through the room: “Hello... wife Hanna Ortiz.” Hanna turned, her heart pounding in her chest. Davis watched her intently, his relaxed posture contrasting with the tension in the air. “What are you...” Hanna began to speak, but her voice faltered. She didn’t know what to say, what to think. Davis smiled, a light and ironic smile. “I just wanted to look at your face,” he said softly. “I’ve been thinking... what’s really going on between you and my uncle?” Hanna looked away, nervous. “We’re married...” she mumbled, but the answer didn’t seem to satisfy him. Davis tilted his head, his eyes fixed on her. “Yes, yes, you are... but why do I feel like something’s not r
Chapter 137: Connections and SchemesThe vast library in Morgan's mansion always seemed like the best and most ideal place for private conversations that would never be discovered. And it wasn’t just Morgan who thought so. Davis, now seated in a soft leather armchair, watched Liara and Maya sitting in front of him on another sofa, both with suspicious looks directed at him. Davis, by no means, would be considered an ally for them.“Well... at least you two can tell me everything from the beginning,” he sighed, clasping his fingers and fixing them with a sharp gaze.And so the conversation began. It lasted over an hour as Liara enthusiastically recounted everything, knowing Davis had something planned.After the conversation, Davis left the library and headed to his room. Quickly, he began changing clothes, as if preparing for an important occasion.Meanwhile, in the annex, Lory was helping Hanna with her twisted ankle. Hanna shouldn't have been walking without crutches, but it seemed
Chapter 138: The Real Husband**Davis headed towards Hanna's annex. He didn’t knock on the door or ring the bell. Liara, with her cunning, had already given him a copy of the key. Now, he found himself inside the annex, a place that seemed deserted. It was already ten o’clock at night, and Hanna and Lory were surely already asleep.With silent steps, he climbed the stairs. It was as if a ghost slid over the steps, leaving no trace of his presence. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Davis opened each door subtly, searching for Hanna.When he reached her room, his eyes lit up as he saw her sleeping serenely in bed. Hanna was lying on her side, facing the door. Her wavy hair was spread across the pillow, while her arms hugged her body, seeking warmth from the cold night. The window was open, and the curtain fluttered in the wind, allowing the cold air to enter the room.Davis cautiously approached, analyzing every detail of Hanna's face. Her beauty fascinated him, and he couldn’t help bu
**Chapter 139: How to Resolve It**Hanna kept her eyes fixed on Morgan, hoping for at least a reaction, but as expected, there was none. She averted her gaze, lowered her head, and with Davis' help, got into the car, settling in one of the back seats as she started crying again, devastated."Drive," Davis ordered the man at the wheel, who kept a serious expression, observing them through the rearview mirror.Hanna mumbled incomprehensible words, but when they crossed the mansion's limits, she nearly panicked, looking back and seeing the mansion grow more distant. She felt powerless, unable to protest or choose her fate."Davis..." she murmured, her voice weak. "What if I want to find a place to live on my own? What if I don’t want to stay with you?""You don’t have a choice," Davis responded coldly. "For now, you’ll stay with me until you get used to it and understand that you’re my wife. I won’t force you into anything, except to stay by my side while I get to know you.""You're will
Chapter 140: Wrong WayHanna had spent so much time in bed that she eventually fell asleep. She woke up mid-morning when she heard footsteps coming her way."Good morning. I decided to let you rest a little," Davis said kindly as he approached. He wore gray pants with white stripes and a fine linen shirt, perfect for hot days. "But you need to eat," he added, pointing to the table where a full breakfast was laid out on the large balcony of the room.Hanna frowned, wondering how she had just woken up when he had done all of this with her right there. But she realized she had only woken because he wanted her to wake at that moment."I don’t want to eat anything," Hanna murmured, staying in bed."Come on," he sighed, still upbeat. "You slept like a rock since the trip, and it’s already almost the end of the morning. I was waiting for you, and I thought we could eat something together," he insisted, as Hanna gave him a blank stare."Where did you sleep?" she asked suspiciously.His expres
Cap.141: The Curse of Lins.**"Are you saying you're going to get Hanna to take her away?" Morgan asked, smiling awkwardly."Do you remember what I told you yesterday?" Gabriel replied, his tone firm."Is that serious?" Morgan questioned, restless. "Is it true that Hanna's grandfather is supposedly her father?" he then asked. Oliver and Gantz almost choked on the information, while Gabriel pressed his lips together, avoiding eye contact."That's a lie," Morgan sighed, deducing from Gabriel's gesture."I'm ashamed to talk about it because... because Hayala fled the United Kingdom, from her mother's castle because of him... he would be Hanna's great-grandfather..." Gabriel said, restless, and Morgan almost fell backward."You’re saying..." Morgan stammered, unable to believe it."It's like I told you, except that besides this... the man who's coming after Hanna... that damned old man, he left the Asian continent and came to the UK when he was still very young. He got involved with Queen
**Chapter 142: Lins’ Visit**Morgan waved to the butler not to open the gate just yet. The butler looked up at him from under the veranda, confused about what was going on. Charles, upright and serious in his wheelchair, appeared determined, but with all the unfolding events, he felt insecure and fearful for Hanna. Two groups of five men had formed into immaculate lines in front of the mansion's gate. Between the lines, an elderly man leaned on a cane, his eyes fixed on Charles. Oliver and Gabriel accompanied Charles downstairs. Gabriel was pale as paper, his stomach churning with nausea. The presence of old Lins, the man he had to consider a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, made him dizzy and disoriented. "Do you think it’s safe to open the gate?" Oliver asked for the first time, his voice hesitant. "Hanna is no longer here," Charles responded indifferently, trying to mask his own apprehension. "These men can’t do anything." "You still have no idea what he’s goin