LOGINAdrian's kiss was deep and passionate. It left her breathless and dizzy, and the feeling that made his soul tremble was intoxicating, almost maddening.Their breathing grew quick and heavy, as if the whole world had shrunk to the two of them.His hand slid slowly down and rested at her slender waist, and her body trembled in spite of herself.His breath was hot and uneven against her ear, and it made her heartstrings quiver.Her thoughts were in complete disorder, and her body had become unusually sensitive. His damp body pressed against her through the thin nightgown, his heat seeming to burn through the cloth, and she trembled.She could feel the change in him, and it left her even more dazed.But just as she felt she was about to lose her reason, he finally released her lips.His eyes flashed with fierce desire, and the burning look made her heart race, as if she might be devoured at any moment.His fingers gently traced her swollen lips, his longing growing stronger."Hannah... ma
While Hannah and Adrian enjoyed their sweet time on the island, Rosalind had already posted a clarification on the University of Eldermere's student board, saying that Hannah had pushed her.As a teacher, Rosalind still carried some influence, so the moment she spoke, students crowded around to watch the drama.She first posted a long account that laid out the course of events in detail.She said she had suffered from low blood sugar and dizziness for several days, and that she hadn't eaten breakfast today. She had lost her balance while walking and tripped by accident. Because Hannah happened to be there, she had mistakenly thought Hannah had pushed her.As for the mark on her face, she had recently bought a new cosmetic. After using it, her skin had reacted with an allergy and broken out in red patches, so it looked as if she had been slapped.She apologized deeply for the harm and trouble caused to Hannah, and hoped everyone would stop spreading false claims so as not to hurt the p
Seeing Adrian's worried gaze, Hannah opened her mouth, wanting to tell him she was pregnant.But the words stuck in her throat, and she couldn't bring herself to say them. She couldn't bear to break the lovely mood and make everything complicated and hard to manage."I... my monthly courses have come..."After a moment of struggle, she squeezed out the sentence.He was startled at first, then nodded in understanding and told the servant beside him:"Take away everything raw, cold or spicy, and bring me a cup of brown sugar water."The servants quickly removed the raw fish and iced drinks, and soon brought a steaming cup of brown sugar water.He nodded, satisfied, and revised the plan. "In that case, we can take a yacht out to sea this afternoon. I'll teach you to fish. What do you say?"Sea fishing? It sounded very interesting. She nodded in agreement.After they had eaten and rested half an hour, they reached the yacht moored by the shore. It was even larger than the Harringtons' yac
Not long after Hannah left, Edmund gave Sebastian an order."Go back to Thornwick now. If I find you still in Eldermere before seven this evening, don't even think of setting foot in the Harrington house again."Eleanor's eyes were full of reluctance, but she didn't dare plead for him. She knew that if she spoke, Edmund would punish Sebastian even more severely.Sebastian, unwilling to look at the distraught Rosalind kneeling on the floor, nodded. "I understand, Father. Don't worry. I'll go back to Thornwick.""Hmph!"Edmund snorted and led Eleanor out of the ward.When Hannah reached the infirmary's carriage yard, she saw the familiar black carriage waiting in a space not far from the lift.Before she could walk over, Adrian stepped out. His tall, upright figure and handsome, striking face made him a sight wherever he went.He walked toward her, step by steady step.Their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still. Even the air seemed filled with something unspoken."Is it settled?"Hi
This time Rosalind didn't argue or resist at all. She limped, gripped the edge of the bed, and slowly knelt on the floor."Father... Mother... I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I should never have used such despicable means to frame Hannah. I'll accept any punishment you choose. I only beg you, please don't throw me out..."She wept as she spoke, looking so pitiful that no one could have borne to punish her.His eyes red, Sebastian couldn't help speaking up. "Yes, Father, Mother, Rosie knows she was wrong. Please forgive her...""Silence!" Edmund glared at him, then rebuked Rosalind sternly."Rosalind, I never imagined you could be so malicious! To use such low and underhanded tactics to frame Hannah. Is this how I raised you? And it is Hannah you should apologize to, not us!"Eleanor looked at Rosalind kneeling on the floor, disappointment in her eyes. She opened her mouth, but in the end said nothing.Sobbing softly, Rosalind shuffled on her knees toward Hannah, each movement heavy and
Hannah said, "Mom, didn't I say that if Adrian truly likes me, he should accept everything about me? If he can't accept me, that only proves he isn't a good man."It was the first time Edmund had met someone so blindly confident, and he was speechless."I really don't know where you get your confidence.""Don't worry, Dad. I believe he'll accept it."He was even more speechless. "I don't know what got into Young Master Hartwell, that he took a fancy to you."She raised a brow and smiled. "Maybe I'm just charming enough."Edmund and Eleanor: "..."Hannah didn't want to tell them yet that the child was Adrian's, because she wanted to set him one last test.She was a woman who had been hurt by marriage, and she had never meant to accept another relationship. But she hadn't been able to control her feelings, and she had fallen for him in spite of herself.If he was willing to accept her pregnancy, then she hadn't misjudged him, and she would give him her whole heart. If he wasn't, she wou







