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. Morgan, 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 Morgan. Oliver and Gabriel accompanied Morgan 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," Morgan responded indifferently, trying to mask his own apprehension. "These men can’t do anything." "You still have no idea what he’s going to do," Ga
Chapter 186: The Dream of the BeginningThe day of the trip had finally arrived. Hanna would return with her entire family, along with Morgan's family, and, most importantly, Lory, who absolutely did not want to miss this moment.It was still morning when the suitcases were being brought and placed in two cars, but there was still someone who would be traveling with them. Even after all the intrigue, Davis was there. He couldn’t even look Hanna in the eye—not out of disrespect, but after the numerous times he had been to prison and appeared in the newspapers, his dignity was completely shattered; he only had respect left.Rudan, on the other hand, had distanced himself from Davis, maintaining only a friendly relationship, but he still showed up. He parked in front of the Farrugia mansion, but before entering, something caught his attention.He got out of the car and walked toward the woman sitting on a step across the way, in front of the Farrugia mansion."Don't you ever get tired of
Chapter 185: Back to Me"Are you drunk? You already know that I don’t love you anymore, not after you let me be taken by that bastard.""I didn’t think it would get worse. I gave you to him to save you from something worse, but Davis was an idiot...""So letting me go was the only way you found to protect me? Seriously?" she asked skeptically, with teary eyes."At that moment?" He sighed heavily, staring at the ceiling while she rested against his chest. "I was stuck in a wheelchair, couldn’t do anything for you, I didn’t even know if I’d be able to walk again..." he confessed. "Back then, you couldn’t even fight for yourself, not without resources. But money isn’t everything, Hanna. What do you plan to do? Live your whole life alone while our son needs a father figure? When he grows up, he’ll miss me and wish I was around, and I want to be a present father and husband. Just let me do that.""Why?" Hanna muttered indignantly, hitting his chest. He just held her in his arms."Like it o
Cap. 184: A Real Dream"What’s going on?" Gabriel asked as Hanna ran back."Where is he? How could they have disappeared?" she asked desperately, looking to her grandmothers, who were clearing their throats. "You!" she pointed accusingly at the two ladies."But... what do they have to do with it?" Gabriel asked, concerned, heading toward the bedroom."They were acting strange, they were the last ones to enter the room. I left both of them sleeping, and now I’ve lost them..." Hanna muttered, lamenting."No..." Gabriel sighed thoughtfully as he heard the lullaby. "They’re still here, I can hear the crib’s music. They must have moved them somewhere else." Gabriel figured it out as he analyzed where the sound was coming from, then opened the bedroom door, freezing before entering.When Hanna got closer, she almost stumbled backward in shock."How? Is this a dream?" she asked confused as she saw Morgan lying on the bed, sleeping with the newborn baby resting on his chest and his son beside
Chapter 183: Kidnapping Morgan?The two elderly women watched the man with curiosity."What are we going to do? I'm sure it's him, right?" Heydi asked, while Ruby looked around as if she was about to do something suspicious."It's definitely him, and it's clear he's suffering because of that stubborn girl," Ruby said."I've got an idea!" Heydi exclaimed, smiling slyly at Ruby."What crazy scheme is your mind coming up with now? It's already bad enough that we're in a bar," Ruby said, and then she pointed at Morgan, who was unconscious at the bar. He was still mumbling something.They listened carefully and realized he was lamenting something, the death of someone. They kept listening and discovered it was because of his son's death, which made Heydi even more determined to carry out her plan.The two women helped Morgan to his feet, though they nearly collapsed under his weight. They didn’t have the strength to lift such a large man, but they managed to drag him out of the bar, despit
Chapter 182: The Pressure of Not KnowingHanna’s grandmothers watched her closely over the days. Gabriel told them everything that had happened in Hanna’s life while she was married to Morgan. Who was Morgan? They wanted to know every detail of it all.Days went by as they saw Hanna struggling, wearing herself out, and each day the baby was getting closer to being born. Morgan had no clue where she was, and he couldn’t even figure out where Gabriel was. All he knew was that Gabriel had become a prosecutor. Although growing anxious, Haniel was the only bridge still keeping him grounded. He had returned to the mansion, and now there was a new bed in the room where Haniel slept. Both he and the boy were arranging toys on a new shelf."When is Willy coming home?" Haniel asked excitedly."Oh... he’ll be back. You’re going to be his big brother," Morgan replied as the boy smiled brightly."It’s going to be so good to have a little brother, I’m excited..." he sighed, thrilled."Yes... it’s g
Chapter 181: Consequences of Every ActionAfter the assassination attempt, Liara woke up three days later in a hospital bed, her life precariously hanging by threads. Morgan, consumed by rage and the need for justice, wished with all his might that she survive just so she could pay for everything. Her admission to a maximum-security psychiatric hospital was a one-way road.Frustration took hold of Morgan as he faced Gabriel's office, now sealed. The "Sold" sign felt like a taunt, a reminder that his target had slipped through his fingers. Anger bubbled inside him. Gabriel had planned everything carefully, disappearing without a trace. Where would he go? What would be his next move? With each question, Morgan's obsession intensified.While Morgan pored over the clues, trying to figure out where Gabriel could be hiding, Gabriel adjusted his tie in front of a mirror in an airport bathroom. The anticipation was palpable as he waited for the two ladies.Soon, he would be reunited with his
Chapter 180: Hanna's CounterattackHanna asked Mr. Ford for help to leave the mansion without being followed. He then showed her another exit from the vast estate at the boundaries of his property, leaving Hanna breathless at the sheer scale of it all."You must be wondering how I have all this, considering I stopped being a Farrugia, right?" Mr. Ford asked, his eyes shining with pride. It was as if he had read her mind. "As Luna's friend and savior, it's obvious my daughter tells you everything... I got all this through the divorce, in the division of assets. Morgan took over everything after I left and managed to multiply what he had by over twenty times what I currently have—and it’s still growing," he commented, a faint smile on his lips.Hanna grew thoughtful. This man, who initially seemed so distant and cold, now revealed a complexity that surprised her."You really seem happy for him," she remarked, breaking the silence."Ah... he’s my son. I've always been very proud of and l
Chapter 179: Morgan's AttackGabriel arrived at the Ford mansion unannounced. Hanna was worried about the urgency with which her uncle had contacted her; she even thought something might have happened to his patients."Gabriel..." Hanna sighed, full of guilt."No suspense, what's going on?" Her voice was firm, demanding an immediate response."First of all, I'm sorry. I didn't know what to do, and Haniel needed a guardian present..." His eyes avoided hers, evading her accusing gaze."What did you do?" Her voice was a whisper, laced with anger."I gave Morgan rights as Haniel's guardian, and now he's taken him to the mansion," he explained, and Hanna paled. Her lips pressed into a thin line."What do you mean?" Her voice was a low growl."What you heard—Morgan took Haniel to his house earlier today," Gabriel seemed to shrink under her fury."Why this sudden decision?" Her voice was cold and calculating."He wants to see you. That’s why. He said you can fight for custody in court, but y
Cap.178: My Way of Bringing You"It's not like I never wanted to, but when you have a child with such a severe illness, you're afraid the next one will suffer the consequences. But I don't have that fear anymore, not in the situation I'm in. That's why I'm going to have a child and do my best to ensure they have a happy life by my side and with the woman I love," he said with conviction, trying to maintain a serious posture, but his eyes betrayed the intensity of his emotions. He knew she was listening and misunderstanding everything."My God... how you've changed and... why are you opening up like this?" Luna asked, startled by the intensity in Morgan's voice. "Besides, I thought you loved Hanna," she said indignantly."I spent so much time looking for her, and now I know she's fine and doesn't want anything to do with me. Am I so insignificant that I should humiliate myself chasing someone who runs and hides?" he said indifferently, but his voice carried a tone of resentment. Then h