Chelsey gazed at Alanna while feeling sorry for her.Why was Alanna's love life such a bumpy one?"What are you going to do?" she asked.Alanna chuckled. "Travis told me to wait for him."Chelsey frowned. "Can this even be sorted out, though?"To her, it seemed hard enough. It would be a different story if Travis were from an ordinary family. However, that wasn't the case."I don't know."Chelsey hugged her. "Alright, let's stop thinking about it. Let's have a drink, shall we?"At that, she brought out a bottle of red wine. "I sneaked this out of my dad's wine cabinet."Smiling, Alanna nodded. "Thanks, Chelsey."Chelsey shot her a glare. "Stop being so polite!"She pushed a glass over to Alanna and clinked hers against Alanna's. "Let's prioritize ourselves more from now on, Alanna."Alanna had calmed down, but she felt a surge of emotions at that very moment.Feeling the urge to cry, she took some time before nodding with a smile. "Yeah, let's do that."The holidays were
Travis reached out to hold her hand. Then, he said, "Ally, I can give up everything I have for you. What about you?"Alanna froze when she heard Travis' words. After a moment, she chuckled apologetically. "I'm sorry, Travis. I can't do such a thing."Travis looked hurt as he said, "Ally, are you really that unwilling to fight for us?"Alanna lowered her head. "Travis, I can fight for us. But I can't give up everything I have right now."She could not do it. She could not abandon the life she had tried to fight tooth and nail for. She could not abandon Tara either.At the same time, she could not allow Travis to give up everything for her. Travis had a bright future ahead. He came from a happy family too. Who was she to ask someone like Travis to sacrifice everything for her?She didn't think she was worth such a sacrifice. She also did not want to be in a relationship where it felt like she owed him the world."But you were the one who wanted to give this relationship a try!"
Hades was silent before he chuckled bitterly. "Alanna, we used to be happy together!"Alanna laughed. "I never said that I was happy in our relationship.""Are you saying that you weren't happy?"Alanna looked at Hades. "That's right. Hades, every second with you was like torture!"With that said, she broke free from Hades' grasp and turned toward the corridor.Alanna didn't want to admit it. But Hades always had a knack for making her emotional.He could always cause her pain with a few measly words. She didn't even feel that sad when she ended things with Travis.What was there for her to be happy about?Was there joy in being kept like a pet? Or was there joy in watching Hades and Melanie acting all lovey-dovey?There were just fuck buddies. There was no reason to bring happiness into the equation!Hades frowned as he watched Alanna leave resolutely. After a long time, he suddenly laughed with a strong sense of bitterness and pain. He suddenly realized that all his har
On the way there, Alanna received a call from Travis."Ally, something came up. I can't accompany you today."Alanna had completely forgotten that Travis was coming to see her. "It's alright, Travis. Happy New Year."Alanna's tone sounded rushed. Travis wanted to talk more, but Alanna immediately ended the call.After ending the call, Alanna rushed to the hospital as quickly as she could.Hades followed behind and cursed. Why was she driving so recklessly? Was she not afraid she'd get into an accident?Alanna parked her car and ran to Tara's ward.Hades watched her run and felt slightly worried. Did something happen?He opened his car door and followed behind.The doctor was still completing Tara's checkup when Alanna arrived. "Doc, how is my mom doing?"The doctor looked surprised as they said, "She is showing signs that she might wake up soon. She's beginning to react to stimuli. Ms. Jacinto, you can try calling out to her. She'll probably be able to react to it."Alanna
Then, she heard Hades say, "I don't want to let you go. Could you just let me hug you? Just for today. Is that alright?"Alanna struggled for a few more seconds before she stopped. She pressed her forehead against Hades' chest as the tears fell from her face.Hades felt his heart break. He suddenly realized how fragile Alanna was. Perhaps, her stubbornness had been an act.Hades pressed her head against his chest. His voice was slightly hoarse as he said, "Don't cry. Everything will get better."Alanna did not allow Hades to hug her for too long. She immediately pulled back after regaining composure.Hades also did not push things and let her go."Have you eaten?"Alanna had not eaten anything. But she did not want to leave Tara just yet. "I'm not hungry. It's alright. You don't need to worry about me."Hades looked at her and said, "I'll ask someone to send some food here. You can eat here."Alanna was silent momentarily before she said, "It's alright. There's no need for m
Hades dragged Alanna out of the hospital and pushed her into his car. Alanna was furious as she watched Hades lock the door. "What on earth are you trying to do?"Hades did not answer her. Instead, he sent a message on his phone, started his car, and drove off.Throughout the ride, his phone kept ringing. His family kept calling him. Melanie also tried to reach him. However, Hades just silenced his phone.Alanna did not say a word. Back then, she had been sensitive toward Melanie's special ringtone. But now, she felt nothing as she listened to the ringtone.Hades drove out of the city and headed toward the hills by the suburbs.Alanna felt a headache coming. She was about to say something when Hades suddenly stopped the car.Then, he opened his car door and got out.Alanna frowned.Hades had already made his way to the passenger's seat. He opened her door. "Get down.""What on earth are you trying to pull?"Why did he bring her to an empty hill so late at night?If it we
Alanna did not hold back as she bit his lips furiously.Blood instantly began to intertwine with their kiss.But Hades was like a hungry wolf. The more blood he tasted, the more unwilling he was to let her go until he had his share.After leaving her lips, Hades licked his lips erotically.However, Alanna slapped him immediately. She glared at him with red eyes and said, "Hades, don't force me to sever all ties with you today!"Hades touched his cheek as an unknown emotion flickered in his eyes."Did Travis not kiss you? Alanna, did you let him kiss you?"They must have kissed, right?What man would not want to kiss their girlfriend, the woman they loved?They had been staying together for two days. Although Alanna was on her period, she could still kiss him.That thought alone was enough to infuriate Hades.So, he had to kiss her again, even if it meant getting slapped."What does that have to do with you?"Alanna felt a pang of hurt in her chest. She raised her leg and k
Hades' good mood instantly vanished. "What did you say?"Alanna looked at him. "Do I need to repeat such words again?"After that, Alanna broke free from his grasp. She knew there was no need for her to ruin her good mood because of Hades and Melanie. She had seen them together countless times.But she was disgusted over the fact that he was hugging another woman despite just kissing her a while ago.She quickly walked straight ahead.Hades ran after her. With a heavy voice, he said, "She jumped on me."Alanna did not stop."Mr. Florentine, you don't need to explain yourself to me. You two can kiss and hug as much as you like. It has nothing to do with me. But please don't do it in front of me and disgust me, alright?"Alanna once again drew the line between them clearly with her words.Hades immediately felt a wave of frustration."Alanna, do you really not care?""Why should I care?"Alanna glanced at him, took her power bank, and turned to leave.Melanie stood by th