Chapter 57
Ophelia thought, “Maybe it’s because Hannah and Liam aren’t married yet, so Hannah isn’t as generous.
‘Once they’re married, things will be different”
Thinking this, Ophelia forced a smile. “Thanks, Hannah”
Hannah palted her head. “This year, your birthday isn’t ideal. Next year, I’ll make sure in theow you a big one
Ophelia immediately brightened. “I hold you to that. You better keep your word
Elena smiled helplessly. “Hannah, don’t spoil her too much.”
“You’re being unreasonable, Mons. You’re just jealous of how close I am to Hannah.” Ophelia wrapped her arm around Hannah’s
“You brat.” Elena paused, then changed the subject. “Hainali, any news on the beauty cream? A few of my friends have already reserved some, and I need it for them by the beginning of the month.”
Hannah’s expression froze for a moment, then she smiled faintly. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Cole. My colleague is an expert in this area. It’ll be ready in a few days.”
Hannah had checked the cream herself. It was an unregulated product, and she didn’t know where Aria had gotten
ten the courage to distribute t
One of Hannah’s colleagues at Kerano Global Health had a particular interest in this field and had privately researched it. Hannah had paid a little to have
it sent over.
Hannah’s colleague at Kerano Global Health was a professional, and their products were far superior to whatever Aria had provided.
Elena smiled warmly. “Thank you, dear.”
“We’re family, Mrs. Cole, Hannah replied, smiling.
Elena felt warmth in her heart. This was the kind of daughter–in–law she had hoped for–not like Arla, cold and distant.
Just then, Daniel came downstairs, and everyone stood up to greet him.
Daniel gestured for them to sit, his face serious. “Aria was almost Harmed at Larkridge High School today.”
Everyone froze.
Daniel continued, “She’s fine, but people might suspect us, so we need to lay low for a while.”
-Hannah asked tentatively, “Could it be an act of revenge?
Liam furrowed his brow “The 150 million dollars she received two years ago has already made headlines. It’s possible someone she scammed is seeking
retribution.”
grew tense. Elena tried to ease things. “It’s Ophelia’s birthday today. Let’s not worry about outsiders. Let’s eat”
The atmosphere grew.
Aherward, Hannah immediately contacted her colleague at Kerano Global Health. “Sini, can I buy some of the beauty cream you’ve been working on!”
On the other end of the phone, a blonde woman hesitated for a moment, then laughed. “Sure, but it hasn’t been tested yet, and we haven’t used it on
anyone.”
Hannah figured it wasn’t something peuple would ingest, so there shouldn’t be any problems.
Then Hannah said, “You’re too modest, Sini, Im sure it’s the best. I have someone who wants to try it.”
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Sini had been struggling to find someone to best IL, aild now someone had volunt
“Aright, but just so you know, I’m not charging you. If anything goes wrong, it’s not on me, Sint replied
Hannah agreed quickly, “Don’t worry. I take full responsibility”
Hearing that his sister was injured, Calels quickly returned with Jeffrey
“Mr. Saxon, where should we head fest?” Jeffrey asked.
Caleb replied, “Let’s go to Aria’s place first.”
Jeffrey immediately drove toward Aria’s residence. Soon, Caleb got out of the car and said, “You’ve been following me around for a while now. Take three days off and rest. When you’re back, find out where Henry went.”
The car door closed, cutting off anything Jeffrey had wanted to say. After a moment, he sighed and drove home.
Aria struggled to finish her shower. Her phone kept buzzing, and when she checked, she saw someone had been loitering outside her door for thirty-
seven minutes.
The figure was crouched down, and though she couldn’t make out the face,/
Aria opened the door. “Caleb, what are you doing out here?”
Aria could bell it was Caleb by the silhouette.
Maybe because Aria opened the door so suddenly, Calls tensed, bracing himself against the wall. He turned around to face her.
Seeing his condition, Aria froze.
Caleb had always been meticulous about his appearance, but now his hair was messy, stubble covered his chin, and his face looked gaunt and pale.
Caleb was a far cry from the man she remembered. “What’s wrong?” Aria asked.
Caleb looked at her, regret sweeping over him like a tide. It was suffocating and painful. He didn’t know how Aria had made it this far
Ania had grown up alone, yet was deemed antisocial. She fought with everything she had to break free from the mire and stand before them, only to realize her family didn’t love her.
Aria was clever and strong, capable of handling anything on her own.
Caleb wanted to make up for it, but realized he couldn’t help her.
At moments Eke this, Caleb almost felt relieved that Aria didn’t care about family. No expectations meant she wouldn’t get hurt so badly.
Caleb forced a smile, trying to mask the pain in his chest, and looked at Aria’s bandaged left hand. His gaze slowly moved upward, stopping on her face. “Does it hurt?”
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