Grandmother Dawson lied on the hospital bed with an oxygen mask on. She was still unconscious.Liam sat beside her bed, gently holding her hand in his.Although she was already 70 years old, her skin was still as smooth as ever. Nonetheless, her skin sagged and her knuckles and bones stood out prominently.Liam massaged her hand softly. His eyes were filled with warmth.“Aunty, it seems you’ve grown old too.”That was his personality—only toward Grandmother Dawson did the man ever show such a loving side.Chloe stood at a spot not far from them. As she gazed at Liam’s flawless face, she unknowingly fell into a trance.Nicole quickly nudged Chloe and brought her back to reality. Only then did Chloe notice Bryan and Amelia’s return.Amelia came in to find that Grandmother Dawson had not wakened up. Thus, she had no choice but to keep the things she wanted to say for later. Nonetheless, she still stared at Chloe with an expression that somewhat resembled a smile.Her gaze was mak
Amelia’s beautiful eyes were staring fiercely at Anna, who just entered the room.“Grandma…”Anna quickly pounced toward Grandmother Dawson. Tears were welled up in her eyes.“Grandma, what happened to you?” Anna’s worry was genuine. She also felt remorseful for causing Grandmother Dawson’s collapse.Seeing that Anna had finally returned, Grandmother Dawson swallowed the heart in her mouth.“Anna, where were you last night? How is it that no one could find you…” Grandmother Dawson’s voice grew weaker as she spoke. She lifted her arm and gently wiped away the sweat on Anna’s nose that formed because she was rushing to the hospital.Anna’s heart ached. She hugged Grandmother Dawson’s arm and placed her hand on her cheek.“Grandma, it’s all my fault… I’m sorry for making you worry, Grandma.”When Amelia noticed Grandmother Dawson’s gaze softening, she raged internally. “Humph! Ms. Hamilton sure is on a different level. Her mysterious disappearance landed Grandma in the hospital, y
Anna could not help but despair when she heard all the things the people in the ward said.Anna did not expect to see that she had no one who genuinely cared about her.Nonetheless, she tried her best to maintain a faint smile as she presented an exquisite-looking box to Grandmother Dawson.“Grandma, I left in a hurry last night and forgot my phone. That’s why I didn’t contact any of you. This is a birthday present I got for you. See if you like it, Grandma.”When Amelia saw Anna trying to get on Grandmother Dawson’s good side, she instantly sneered, “Anna Hamilton, do you think Grandma will forgive you just because you got her a gift? There’s no gift in the world that the Dawson family can’t afford, so don’t try to curry favor with us!”Liam’s cold eyes darted toward Amelia, making her hold her breath in fear.His gaze was like an invincible pair of hands choking at Amelia’s throat. No one heard a squeak from her after that.Nicole stared eagerly at the antique box in Anna’s ha
Bryan’s arms were wrapped around Anna.He showed affection toward her in front of everyone to put Grandmother Dawson at ease with their relationship, assuring her that the incident with Ryan did not create any lasting impact. After all, he could not risk Grandmother Dawson calling off the marriage.Secondly, he wanted to shut Amelia up as Grandmother Dawson was inclined to believe her if she were to spill the secret between him and Chloe.Lastly, it served as a warning for Chloe to take it down a notch and stop fanning the flames. That day’s incident would not escalate further than this.“Anna, next time, ask me to go with you. It’s dangerous for a woman to wander out alone at night. I’m your fiance. You can share your burdens with me.”Anna could see the frost in Liam’s eyes. Liam stared at hers as if he were about to gobble them up at any second.She tried to push Byran away, yet he responded by hugging her even tighter. He even brought his lips close to her ear and whispered s
Bryan tried his best to hide the hostility in his expression. He smiled as he exited his car and opened the door for Anna.“Anna, let me send you home,” he offered in a gentle tone.Anna simply glared at him. “No thanks. I’ll stay here and take care of Grandma.”Having said that, she glanced at Amelia then went back into the hospital.Bryan subtly clenched his teeth. His eyes were filled with melancholy.Amelia burst out with laughter. “Oh, this is just too funny! Bryan, it looks like your fiancee isn’t very fond of you at all!”Bryan accusingly pointed at Amelia. “You better keep your mouth shut! Otherwise, I might ‘accidentally’ reveal all the shady things you’ve been doing in private!”Amelia’s expression changed abruptly. The gaze from her beautiful eyes turned piercingly sharp.“Bryan Dawson, I dare you!”Bryan shrugged. “What am I supposed to be fear? As you said, an illegitimate child like me would surely do humiliating things!”Amelia did not dare bicker with Bryan an
Bryan grabbed Anna’s arm. His stance clearly demonstrated his desire to confront her.Anna lifted her head and gazed down the long corridor. Light penetrated the window at the end, shining through the fog in her heart and illuminating the agonizing darkness within.Nonetheless, there were still some things that Anna was not ready to face head-on.She was afraid that once the truth was out in the open, she would not be able to pretend that she did not care.“Anna, if you have something to say, just say it. Your cold shoulders are making me uncomfortable.”Anna felt her heart being squeezed. Bryan did not even bother pretending anymore.She took a deep breath, turned her head, and smiled at him. “I just had LASIK surgery, so I’m not feeling well. Have I been neglecting you? I’m so sorry for that.”Of course, Bryan could hear the detachment in her tone. Even so, when faced with her tantalizing smile, he could not think of anything to say and simply smiled.“Alright, that’s good to
Bryan returned to Grandmother Dawson’s ward.He was met with Grandmother Dawson’s stern gaze the moment he entered.The nurse and caregiver quickly bowed to her and excused themselves from the room, leaving the room to Bryan and Grandmother Dawson.“Grandma…”Bryan greeted timidly. He hung his head low, like a child who had made a mistake.“Bryan, you’re too reckless!” Grandmother Dawson scolded.“How could you do something so rash! Do you not have one bit of control over your anger!”“Grandma, Ryan Sanchez was found naked in Anna’s room! As her fiance, how could I have kept my composure!“At that time, I… I could only feel the wrath burning within me! There was no way I could control it!”“You’re too hot-headed! In a situation like that, lashing out will only make it seem more certain that Anna had done something horrible to you! You’re only making a fool of yourself!” Grandmother Dawson yelled.“Grandma, I’m a man!”“Apart from that, you are the grandson of the Dawson fami
Anna arrived at home.Daniel was sitting on the sofa, glaring at her with an infuriated expression as she entered the house.“You still have the dignity to come home?” Daniel fumed.His ear-piercingly sharp and booming voice reverberated across the vast living room.Nicole and Chloe were standing beside Daniel. Even they were hanging their heads low, trembling in fear. They stood obediently like women who did not even dare to speak loudly in front of the man of the house.“Danny, don’t be mad. Anna has already explained herself to Madam Dawson. It’s not her fault… It’s not like she had done anything improper.”“That’s right, Daddy. Don’t be mad at Anna. She’s been through a lot today. Besides, there was no way that Anna invited a man into her room in the Dawson family mansion. She’s not that kind of person!”Both Chloe and Nicole were trying to soothe Daniel’s anger, pretending as if they were trying their best to defend Anna.However, it further stoked Daniel’s anger. “Who do