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,
:"Cap. 150: Misunderstandings. Maya felt her chest tighten and even thought it might be better if he died now rather than continue suffering. But she couldn't hold back. She ran towards her mother and tried to pull the injection from her hand. 'Why are you trying to take his life?' Maya asserted, gripping her mother. Liara, though surprised, had no intention of backing down. 'Maya... what are you doing? This is the perfect chance to get rid of this burden.' She said angrily. 'What will you say if they find out about this strange child? Shouldn't we get rid of it? If you wanted to get rid of him in the past by handing him over and pretending he didn't exist, it means you never loved that dying child!' Liara pulled the syringe from Maya's hand, who continued to fight against her. 'Stop, Maya!' Liara shouted forcefully and ran towards the boy. But Maya grabbed her by the waist, pulling her back. Liara tried to break free, but ended up stabbing Maya with the needle. A bit of th
Cap. 151: Lies Have Short Legs. Davis anxiously awaited the results. Rudan, on the other hand, couldn’t stay still. He paced back and forth, deep in thought. That man trusted his instincts and knew that if the test results confirmed his suspicions, Davis would find out the child wasn’t his and could take drastic action. Rudan knew Davis like the back of his hand; they had been together for ten years. 'I need to take this call,' Rudan said, stepping out of the room quickly. He headed toward the lab, where his sudden entrance startled the doctors working there. 'Sir, you can’t be here,' one of the doctors warned him. 'Where are the test results for Hanna?' Rudan asked anxiously. The doctor who had attended to Hanna when she was brought to the hospital approached him. 'What are you doing here? The results are being prepared for delivery.' 'I want those results now,' Rudan said firmly. His authoritative gaze and intimidating aura left the doctors apprehensive. The doctor holding th
"Cap. 152: The Worst of Cruelties. Davis paced back and forth like a caged animal, his impatient steps echoing in the empty hospital corridor. With each passing second, anxiety tightened around his chest. Finally, the door opened with a soft creak, and Dr. Gordon stepped out, his serene face betraying a calmness that contrasted with the storm of emotions raging within Davis. 'Mr. Davis Farrugia?' the doctor asked in a calm, professional tone, holding out a badge. 'Yes, that's me,' Davis replied, his voice hoarse with nerves. 'Are you Dr. Gordon?' Dr. Gordon nodded, and a sigh escaped his lips, heavy with a weight Davis couldn’t comprehend. 'It seems you’re here for a specific reason...' he said, his scrutinizing eyes fixed on Davis. 'Yes,' Davis took a deep breath, trying to control the tremors in his hands. 'What are the risks?' 'Her pregnancy is in the early stages, less than ten weeks,' Dr. Gordon explained, his voice soothing like balm. 'The procedure will be q
**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