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 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. Bes
Chapter 144: Cunning RudanWithout 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 lose you th
Chapter 145: After Alcohol: RegretDavis 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 unwaver
**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 lik
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,
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