Chapter 46: Could It Be Her?Hanna remained crouched as the nurse at the reception desk watched her in confusion. She crawled on the floor without caring, as Morgan and the doctor approached."What is Morgan doing here?" she murmured, gritting her teeth as she crawled into the ICU area and ran down the corridor."What? But she was right here," commented the embarrassed doctor."Doctor... where is she?" Morgan asked, staring at him in a daze."I don't know, she was just here. I was tending to her hands.""Hands?" Morgan frowned."Yes... her hand was bandaged. I heard she had a fever. I believe she's having a rough time. She looked very worn out too..." sighed the apprehensive doctor.Morgan pondered for a moment. Danica (Hanna) came to his mind, but he smiled awkwardly, dismissing the thought. His mind wandered back to the previous night."It can't be... could it?" he muttered, deep in thought."What?" the confused doctor asked."Describe this girl," Morgan requested."She is nineteen
Chapter 47: Intrigue and JealousyHanna quickly changed clothes after a brief shower while Lory watched her with apprehension."Do you think he doesn't know it's you?" asked the housekeeper, her voice filled with concern."I don't know..." murmured Hanna, apprehensive. "Still, I have to go back to the mansion and come up with some excuse to throw him off."She went to the wardrobe and opened her jewelry box. From it, she took out a ring and a necklace."It's been so long... He always liked this necklace. I should take it to him, so he doesn't feel so alone..." Hanna sighed, holding the small family crest encrusted with five gemstones.Lory noticed the jewelry and grew curious. Hanna then explained that it was a family heirloom that had been passed down through generations, but she never managed to uncover the story behind this well-guarded family jewel.She headed for the mansion, but shortly before, Morgan had left his room, restless. He was ready to call Hanna again because his secu
Chapter 48: Why Can She and Not I?"What are you trying to say? I don’t appreciate insults, especially from employees in my house." At that moment, Morgan had changed from calm to furious, still irritated by what Maya had done. He felt like a puppet to her, playing with something so serious that it now left him even more hurt."Let me go, Mr. Morgan... this is hurting..." Hanna grumbled."You should have thought before saying things you shouldn't." he asserted suddenly, pressing her against the table to prevent her from backing away."What did I say that was so wrong? If your conduct doesn't match your behavior? Do you think I'm wrong?" she asked angrily."You're wrong to meddle in something that’s none of your business! And if I want to be with any woman, no one can stop me.""I! I will never allow it!" she asserted authoritatively, pushing his hand away forcefully.He looked at her, speechless, as tears welled up in her eyes. Morgan had no idea what was happening with Hanna, why she
Chapter 49: The First KissMorgan stood like a mountain, hands in his pockets, staring at Hanna with an inscrutable look. She, in turn, wished for a place to hide. She raised her hands to her lips, snapping back to reality."What did you deduce from this, Miss Danica? Are you satisfied?" he asked coldly.Hanna was still petrified when Morgan's expression shifted to one of curiosity."My first kiss..." she pressed her lips together, squinting as if she regretted it, making Morgan raise his eyebrows."I hope you’re satisfied, but don’t be mistaken in thinking I feel anything for you. I've already made sure that you do feel something...""I already said!" she interrupted vehemently. "You’re not the kind of man I’d fall in love with. Besides, I was just testing you, but I didn't think you’d let me kiss you. Why didn't you turn away?" she asked grumpily.Morgan crossed his arms harshly while staring at her skeptically, realizing she was trying to blame him. Suddenly, both fell silent when
Chapter 50: Someone to Take My Place**After the incident, Hanna left the house very early, before she could be noticed by Morgan. He intended to interrogate her, but the security guard went to his room to inform him that she had left the mansion very early and in a hurry. As soon as he heard this, he also left the mansion and headed to the hospital.Hanna went to a café, where she had breakfast while waiting for someone, feeling restless as she looked at the message on her phone."I'll be there in fifteen minutes." The message read, but it didn't identify who it was, whether male or female."Ah... finally..." Hanna sighed when a girl her age entered the café. She wore a large hat to protect herself from the sun and big sunglasses."Hanna Ortiz, you runaway!" grumbled the pale-skinned girl, removing her sunglasses. Her eyes were so blue and clear that one could see through them deeply."Hi..." Hanna sighed, lowering her head."How could you disappear after having to leave college? The
Chapter 51: Someone I Can Lean On**Hanna had no idea what was happening as she saw a line of doctors running after Morgan went to alert them about something in the room. Misaluna watched in panic as the doctors removed everything from the boy, including the necklace she had placed on him.She froze against the wall while Morgan anxiously watched the doctors begin the process of resuscitating the boy."Oh God..." Misaluna whimpered, unable to look until Morgan noticed her there. She felt someone gently hold her arm."You'd better leave now. He’s going to be fine, just wait for the doctors to finish..." Morgan urged, leading her out carefully while she tried to process the situation.As soon as Morgan left her outside, he went back in, and Hanna waved to her. Misaluna approached Hanna stealthily."What’s happening?" Hanna asked desperately."His heart... I saw his heart stop..." Misaluna stammered. Hanna froze, feeling her world collapse on her shoulders. "No, Hanna. Don't go if you wa
Chapter 52: Between the Lines of a Past Between Maya and Morgan.Hanna did not want to be taken to the mansion by Morgan, especially since she would have to get away from him to reach the annex. Still, she had no choice.As soon as they returned to the mansion, he was still pondering the girl he had seen. She wasn't a stranger to him; she definitely reminded him of someone, but at that moment, he wasn't thinking much after the whole desperate situation.Hanna followed him, huddled, while he observed her furtively, trying to ask questions. But there was nothing that could make her speak.As soon as they arrived, he himself opened the door for Hanna to get out. She hadn't even noticed that they had arrived while her eyes were closed. Morgan analyzed her for a moment, thinking about the reason she was crying. He even thought it could be because of a boyfriend, but it didn't seem like she had anyone. Still, her face was red from crying so much."Let's go." He called her gently, leaning in
Chapter 53: The Deep and Hidden PainHanna recoiled when she saw who was there. He staggered into the room, staring at her with a lost look in his eyes.“What are you doing here?” Hanna asked, stepping back as his unsteady steps brought him closer.“I want to stay...” Morgan mumbled, squinting, trying to stay lucid.“What are you saying, Mr. Morgan? Are you drunk?”“I’m tired!” he suddenly asserted, stumbling forward. Hanna placed her hands on his chest to keep him from falling.“You’ve been drinking... why? You shouldn’t be in my room. Come on, I’ll take you back,” Hanna urged, apprehensively trying to grab his arm to lead him out. But even drunk, he hadn’t lost his strength. Hanna kept trying to pull him, placing his arm over her shoulder. Suddenly, Morgan broke free and hugged her from behind.She froze at his action.“What are you doing?”“Don’t make a noise...” he murmured with a slurred voice. “I’m too tired to deal with her invading my room after seeing me like this...” he sigh