**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
**Chapter 143: The Concert**Rudan, Davis's right-hand man and bodyguard, was already exhausted from analyzing each flyer, trying to find the most suitable event for Davis and Hanna."Why are you thinking about taking her out? Aren't you afraid she'll run at the first opportunity?" Rudan asked, handing him a flyer for a famous concert in the city. "Here it is, an orchestra is performing. You should take her to this one.""Maybe, it sounds relaxing," Davis sighed, grimacing with disapproval. "Anyway... I want to go somewhere with her, I don't want her to feel trapped in that annex. She can go out by my side and see nice things around. It's been a week since neither of us have seen the outside. I want to take her somewhere.""Hum... I admit, I'm surprised. You seem to be taking on the role of a husband. After all... ever since I’ve known you, even when you were with your ex-wife, you used to go to clubs, parties, and...""I get it!" Davis cut him off. "Don’t let Hanna hear those things.
**Chapter 144: Cunning Rudan**Without thinking twice, Hanna ran towards the exit. When she felt the strong wind touch her face and the cold invade her stomach from the nerves, she thought she might actually get somewhere, even without knowing the city. "You lost the bet; I said she'd come out here," Rudan said to Davis, keeping an ironic smile. Davis looked at Rudan rudely and then forced a gentle smile, pretending not to care that Hanna had tried to escape. He maintained his upright and elegant posture as he walked over to Hanna, who swallowed hard, staring into his eyes, showing fear. "The concert is over; shall we grab something to eat?" he asked, extending his hand gently to her, though she was suspicious. But at that moment, looking at Davis, she had almost forgotten her anger. She hesitated but preferred not to contradict him. Taking his hand, he pulled her closer, making her feel his body against hers. One of his hands rested on her waist. "I honestly don't want to l
**Chapter 145: After Alcohol: Regret**Davis moved closer and closer, his dominant presence cornering Hanna, who, despite her silence, exuded distraction."Are you having some kind of episode?" he questioned, narrowing his eyes in a mix of concern and suspicion.Hanna, her gaze lazy and her voice sluggish from the alcohol, retorted:"When will you let me leave?"Davis sighed, frustrated."When you understand that I’m not trying to take advantage of you! I really want things to work between us. Is it too much to ask for the woman who caught me as fast as lightning?"A sarcastic smile spread across his lips as he rubbed his chin with his thumb."Which love lasts longer? Lightning-fast passions or loves built over time?"Hanna stared at him, her eyes clouded by the drink."I know the answer," he continued. "It was the love you thought was eternal that left you without hesitation. I’m not letting you go until you’re mine."His voice, previously tense, was now firm and calm, filled with un
**Chapter 146: How to React**Hot tears streamed down Hanna's face as she sat under the shade of a large tree. The pain of having given in consumed her, mixed with humiliation and shame. She felt dirty and used.“A revenge will always be a revenge,” Davis sighed as he climbed the stairs, the weight of guilt heavy on his shoulders.He entered the room without knocking, finding Rudan sitting at the edge of the bed, nibbling on a piece of toast with a malicious smile.“What a messed-up night! That woman is like a cat in heat, huh?” Davis asked, trying to sound carefree, but the unease was clear in his eyes."Maybe that's why she's so skittish, a bundle of nerves. Let's see what happens now," Rudan commented ironically, watching Davis with sharp insight."She's going to hate me even more," Davis sighed, pretending indifference. "But it wasn't me who kissed her first, she was the one who pulled me in. Still... it was one of the most incredible nights of my life. If I'd known it would be li
Chapter 147: Time Will Tell**The next morning, Charles went to a toy store, where Oliver helped him choose several gifts for Haniel. With the assistance of other security guards, the toys were delivered to the children's ward at the hospital. Charles hoped to spark Haniel's curiosity, but the boy remained indifferent to the gifts, while the other children eagerly played and enjoyed themselves around him.Morgan, carefully holding the necklace in the palm of his hand, watched the happy children selecting their toys. A sense of unease washed over him."He's been asking for a lot of his sister's attention," the doctor commented with concern. "He even thinks she abandoned him now that he's awake and has seen his condition.""Has it been difficult to talk to him?" Charles asked, worried."Very," the doctor replied. "Although the treatment is progressing well, the illness can lead to depression, which is also very serious.""Alright..." Charles sighed, clutching the necklace tightly, hopef
**Chapter 148: Time Always Reveals**Hanna kept her eyes shut, overwhelmed with panic, until she felt her body being caught before hitting the ground. When she opened her eyes, she found herself in Rudan’s arms, his brows furrowed in confusion."Are you trying to kill yourself? What should I tell Davis? How will he feel if you and this child meet a tragic end? You should be thinking about this life and not just your own, like a selfish woman," Rudan said sternly, while Hanna turned pale as a sheet."What do you mean?" she stammered, still dazed, as Rudan gently set her on the ground."In the two weeks you've been here, I noticed about three days ago that you've been nauseous and eating very little, avoiding food. Do you think you're good at hiding a pregnancy?" he remarked, observing Hanna closely."And what makes you think I’m with child?" she asked, her eyes wide with fear."I'm not a fool," he replied confidently. "I’ve been with Davis for years, ever since I joined the Farrugia fa
**Chapter 149: Grandma Schemes Something**Hanna clutched the sink tightly, her fingers turning white as they pressed against the cold porcelain edge. Nausea churned in her stomach, a hot, bitter wave rising in her throat. She lowered her head, brown hair falling into her eyes, trying to suppress the urge to vomit.“I’m just feeling a little sick,” she murmured, her voice weak and hoarse. “Maybe it was the food… we tried so many new dishes, flavors I’ve never tasted before… maybe my body hasn’t adapted.”Davis watched her, his eyes narrowed in suspicion.“I don’t believe it,” he said skeptically. “The dishes I picked were from the best restaurant in town, so I doubt that’s the issue.”Hanna raised her head, tears welling up in her brown eyes.“It’s true!” she stammered, her voice trembling. “I feel sick, I’m not making this up.”Davis sighed, crossing his arms and leaning against the bathroom door.“I thought I was gaining your trust, but it seems your mind is still stuck in the past,