Yves couldn't deny it. Indeed, Melanie had no reason to do such a thing. At first glance, the relationship between Hades and Alanna wouldn't affect Melanie at all. "Could it really be an attack initiated by her fans? As Ms. Jacinto said, not many people around you two know about your relationship. How could the fans know?" Yves couldn't quite comprehend the situation. Hades frowned as he looked at the rain outside the window. After a moment of silence, he spoke, "Keep an eye on the police investigation. Inform me immediately of any results. Also, control the public opinion of the netizens online. I don't want any more harmful rumors circulating." Yves agreed, "Alright, I get it." When Hades returned to the car, Alanna was already sitting inside with her eyes closed. "Does it hurt?" Hades asked. Alanna opened her eyes and looked out the window. "What do you think, Mr. Florentine?" A cold look appeared on Hades' face. "Alanna, am I the one who hurt you?" Alanna remained
Alanna replied, "The police station wanted me to undergo an injury assessment. They also need my cooperation in providing some statements." Hades still looked displeased, but he added after a moment, "I'll take you there."Initially, Alanna wanted to refuse. Hades' favoritism made her feel somewhat uneasy. If she and Melanie switched places in today's incident, Hades would definitely investigate the matter thoroughly. He wouldn't protect her like what he was doing now. It seemed like Hades was afraid that she might do something harmful to Melanie. Although Alanna had come to terms with reality after some time, she still felt uncomfortable about it. Sometimes, Alanna couldn't help but envy Melanie. Everyone seemed to be protective of her since childhood. Whether it was Tucker or Esther, they all treated her like the apple of their eye. The friends around them were no different. Since young, Melanie was surrounded by people who showered her with affection and treated her like a
Alanna received a call from Chelsey as soon as she exited the police station. "Were you injured last night?" Alanna replied with a smile, "Yes, but it's not very serious. Don't worry." "Fuck, you scared me, did you know that? I just saw the news online. Was the culprit a fan of Melanie's?" "That's right. She claimed that I was ruining Melanie and Hades' relationship. She wanted to teach me a lesson on her behalf," Alanna said with a self-deprecating laugh. Chelsey exclaimed, "Bullshit! Whose relationship is the one truly getting ruined? Melanie has nothing to do with Hades. He only admitted that they were lovers in the past. "She has absolutely no connection with Hades right now. What relationship is there to destroy? On the other hand, you have been with Hades for three years. You are even with his child. Who is the true homewrecker now?" Alanna's heart was filled with resentment. "Well, it can't be helped. We never disclosed our relationship publicly in the first place."
"It is all your fault, you heartless bitch! You're the one who ruined my daughter! I'm going to teach you a lesson! Why? Why won't you forgive her? She is just a child!" the man shouted in anger. However, Alanna could not hear him clearly. All she felt was pain that came in waves from her abdomen. The unbearable pain made it hard for her to catch her breath. "Alanna?" Hades approached her in a hurry. Seeing her pale complexion, he furrowed his brows. "Are you okay?" Alanna grabbed Hades' hand immediately. "My stomach hurts. I need to go to the hospital right now!" Hades narrowed his eyes and picked Alanna up in his arms. As he strode away, he cast a glance back at the man and said, "How could someone dare to injure others at the entrance of a police station? I hope this incident will be thoroughly investigated." With that, an officer broke into a cold sweat and replied quickly, "Mr. Florentine, don't worry. We will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly." After that, t
Even at such a moment, Hades still refused to give Alanna even the slightest bit of hope. He would not have the child. His stance on the matter had never changed since the very beginning. His simple and resolute answer was like a sharp blade that sliced through all her hopes.Alanna's tight hold on Hades' hand gradually loosened."I'm sorry," she mumbled.Nobody knew who she was apologizing to. It could be to Hades, or it could be to the child she carried in her womb. Or perhaps… she was apologizing to herself."I'm sorry…"As she closed her eyes, a single teardrop fell silently from the corner of her eye. She could no longer discern if the pain in her body or the pain in her heart hurt more. She only felt a coldness seeping through her entire body. However, she also felt a warm gush in a certain lower region of her body.Alanna's lips were drained of color. It felt like something was slipping away from her.Hades gripped the steering wheel tightly with one hand. On his othe
"She knew from the very start that I never wanted a child. She never should have hidden it from me." Hades turned and left after saying that.Yves followed closely behind him."Hades, what are you even thinking? Alanna has been by your side for the past three years. Do you really not have even slight feelings for her? "And if you really don't, why are you forcing her to stay with you? Wouldn't it be better to set her free? That way, you'd be able to be with Melanie too!"Hades halted in his steps. He narrowed his eyes at Yves."Yves, don't go around thinking that you can probe into my personal matters just because you're my brother!"Yves' breathing hitched. "Hades, I didn't mean to. I just—forget it, to tell you the truth, I've already accepted her as my sister-in-law. At least, I feel that she's much better than Melanie."As Hades glanced at Yves, the corners of his lips moved. But in the end, he chose to say nothing.… When Chelsey hurried over, she found Hades standing o
The sobs from the ward carried on for a long time. Hades stood by the door the whole time, his posture never once changing.After some time, the crying finally stopped. It was only then that he lowered his gaze to look at the cigarette in his hand. He raised his hand to chuck the crushed cigarette into a trash can. Then, he pulled out a new one and walked over to the designated smoking area.When Chelsey came over after she was done with work, Alanna was alone in the ward, lying on the hospital bed. There were still tears in her eyes. Chelsea forced a smile."Actually, it's quite a good thing that you lost the child. Otherwise… Not only will you have to take care of your mother, but you'll also have to care for a child. That'd be too hard on you."It took Alanna all the strength she had in her to hold back the tears. She could only nod."Yeah, I know."How could she possibly not know her own situation? Perhaps it really was a good thing that she'd miscarried, or the child would
Hades helped Alanna sit up before he passed her the bowl of broth. But perhaps it was due to how weak she was, she lost her grip on the bowl.Hades reacted immediately and caught the bowl before it slipped out of her hands. He looked at her with slight exasperation."You can't even hold a bowl now?" Then, he raised a brow. "Shall I feed you?""No need. I can do it myself."Alanna reached out for the bowl but Hades did not let her have it. He sat by the bedside and stared at her. His gaze was so complex that Alanna couldn't read his thoughts, so she averted her gaze."It was my choice to keep the child. Now that I've lost it, I have no one to blame but myself. You do not have to feel like you owe me anything."Hades set the bowl aside and wiped his hands. With a grim expression, he tossed the tissue into a trash can before he looked up at her."Alanna, we have always had a fair agreement between us. I do not feel like I owe you anything. You, on the other hand, have kept your pre