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121. Scandal News in the City Hall

"Your cheek looks swollen." Ashton touched Hannah's cheek. "Let's put a cold pad on it, okay?"Hannah opened her eyes and quickly pulled away from Ashton's embrace. She cursed herself–why did she think Ashton wanted to kiss her right now?I must be losing my mind, Hannah panicked."The flyers," she whispered, suddenly remembering the bag slipping from her grasp.Ashton looked at the stairs, where the scattered flyers were now spread out. The doctor picked up the bag and collected each flyer while Hannah waited at the top of the stairs."I'll take them to Lora myself. You just stay here," Ashton said when he was done.He hurried down the stairs and entered the expo area, leaving Hannah awkwardly waiting. Passersby gave her curious looks. Some had witnessed her confrontation with Gloria, but that was over now. Why are they still staring? Hannah wondered, confused.A few minutes later, Ashton returned and immediately took Hannah's

122. More Than Just Rumors

The leaked videos and all related posts were deleted. The moment Hannah expressed her desire to end the matter, Victoria quickly took action by contacting the media.There was no meeting between Hannah, Gloria, and her parents. Instead, Gloria's parents simply sent an apology through a message on Victoria's phone.Ashton was far from satisfied and still angry, but he knew the matter would eventually pass. His emotions would settle, and everything would return to normal.That afternoon, Victoria returned to Elizabeth's apartment to see Hannah. She arrived with Ashton, bringing news that the previous incident had been resolved."Are you still pouting?" Victoria asked with a click of her tongue, noticing Ashton's sour expression.Ashton didn't answer. He just finished the pastry in his hand and looked out the window. Hannah thought it was cute watching him pout."Hannah's already let it go, Ashton. Besides, all this gossip wouldn't be good for

123. Between Us, Maybe

"Everything will be fine, Ashton."Hannah smiled and led the doctor back to the sidewalk. It was better to ignore what Ashton had just said because it could haunt her in the future.People change, and if Hannah put her hopes in Ashton, who knew if he would disappoint her even more than Alden had?"Can I stop by your workplace later?" Ashton asked out of the blue. "It wouldn't hurt to have lunch together, would it?"Hannah nodded. "Sure, I don't mind."Ashton tightened his grip on her hand, feeling more at ease. Even though he wasn't ready to accept that he wouldn't say good morning to her or see her first thing every day, he would find another way to meet Hannah."Before you go, we must throw you a going-away party."Again, Ashton with his random thoughts.Hannah just laughed and shook her head. It wasn't a bad idea, but it sounded cheesy. Still, she couldn't deny that she agreed."The treats are on you," Hannah said cas

124. The Gossip

Hannah deeply breathed and answered, "Yes, that's me.""Oh my gosh." Candace gasped. "Is it true that you stole Dr. Ashton from Gloria Camilton?"Hannah's eyebrows furrowed. "How could I? I just work at his clinic. It's all just a misunderstanding."Candace and Kimberly realized Hannah was pregnant. She had to have a husband, so she couldn't have an affair with Ashton."But there's been gossip for a long time that Gloria is obsessed with Dr. Ashton—she's a psycho," Kimberly commented.Hannah shrugged. "I don't know anything about that," she denied. "But after this, I hope there won't be any more misunderstandings.""Thank God you're free of her, Hannah."Hannah nodded. "Yes, I'm lucky Victoria helped me."The conversation about the incident faded and turned to work. Hannah followed Candace and Kimberly's instructions—it wasn't difficult at all....During lunch, Hannah joined the rest of the staff, int

125. The Key to His Heart

Ashton picked Hannah up again at Elizabeth's apartment the following day. She actually wanted to refuse, but she needed to know what he meant last night when he gave her the key as a farewell party gift.When she got into the car, Hannah rummaged through her bag, pulled out the black box, and immediately handed it to Ashton."I don't want the key," Hannah said bluntly.Ashton glanced at her briefly before flashing a small smile. "And what conclusion did you come to that made you refuse it?""What kind of key is it? I don't want to keep it if there's something bad behind it." Hannah started to panic. "Take it!"But Ashton didn't take the key. He pretended to concentrate on driving, trying to hide his laughter and act as casually as possible."Ashton! You hear me, right?""I hear you, Hannah," he nodded. "But can you tell me what bad thing you're imagining?"Hannah exhaled sharply. "Maybe a corpse, or maybe some kind of drug. You

126. Unfinished Business

A few months had passed without news of Ashton, and Hannah longed for the doctor. But she forced herself to push those feelings aside and focus on her work. Besides, she was now in her seventh month of pregnancy, and fatigue and sleepiness were becoming more common.The rumors about the hospital had finally died down, making Hannah's work much more comfortable. She was grateful for the peaceful environment she had longed for. Even Candace and Kimberly weren't too nosy, which made their working atmosphere pleasant—at least for Hannah."Hannah, are you coming to the office event this Sunday?" Candace asked.A gathering was planned, but attendance wasn't mandatory. Hannah wanted to rest that day after church and lie down all day.She shook her head. "I don't think so, Candace. That won't be a problem, will it?""Well, it's fine. But Kimberly won't be coming either because she's on vacation. So that means I'll be the only one from our department?

127. Accusation

"Hannah," Kimberly called as she entered the office. "Can we talk for a minute?"Hannah, who was busy checking her remaining work, nodded."In Mrs. Victoria's office," Kimberly added.Hannah furrowed her brow. "Sure."Although she found it odd that Victoria would suddenly want to see her, Hannah didn't suspect a thing. She followed Kimberly into Victoria's office. But as they walked down the corridor, the employees they passed began whispering to each other.Hannah felt uneasy. What was going on?Kimberly knocked on Victoria's office door, and they heard a voice from inside telling them to enter. Stepping inside, Hannah looked around—it was her first time in Victoria's office. The room was elegant and cozy, with a large window on the grounds. Victoria gestured for her to sit on the sofa, then picked up a report from her desk before taking a seat herself."Hannah, I was just talking to Kimberly about last week's financial report

128. I Will Protect You

A warm cup of tea rested in Hannah's hand as she stared at her reflection in the water. Her tired face was clearly visible, with dark circles under her eyes.Ashton sat across from Hannah in silence, allowing Hannah to release her emotions until she calmed down. Seeing her cry broke Ashton to pieces, yet there was something heartbreakingly beautiful about the way she cried.Hannah cried softly, so fragile that it made Ashton want to hold her forever. He wanted to protect her from anyone who would dare hurt her."Are you okay?" Ashton asked carefully.Hannah gave a weak nod. "I think so.""Who do I need to take care of so they don't bother you again?""What?" Hannah stared at him."I don't want to see you crying," Ashton admitted. "It makes me sad."A sigh escaped Hannah's lips. "I'm sorry.""Why should you apologize?""It's just..." Hannah hesitated. "I don't even know what's going on, but suddenly, everyone's acc

129. Victoria's Decision

Victoria arrived at Elizabeth's apartment an hour after Hannah returned. She wasn't surprised to see her son there, but Victoria wasn't one to drag things out or engage in small talk.She got right to the point as soon as she sat on the sofa."There's nothing wrong with the financial statements or the transferred funds, Hannah," Victoria said.Hannah nodded nervously. "That's a relief.""But some cash is missing from the vault."Hannah tensed again. She was sure the money in the safe was intact—Candace had even witnessed it."But Candace and I counted it. The amount was the same as every other day," Hannah said. "On Friday, Candace and I counted it all.""Candace says differently. She said she didn't get a chance to count it and left it up to you. She even admitted that she forgot to check the reports."How could Candace say something completely different? Hannah was sure that they had counted together. Unfortunately, the

130. A Mother's Fight

Even though Victoria explained that Hannah was not necessarily guilty and that placing her on leave was just a procedure, Hannah could not feel at ease. Fear and confusion consumed her as she wondered how the money could have gone missing.She wanted to talk to Candace, but her coworker wouldn't return her messages or phone calls."Hannah, don't stay like this. Victoria is looking into this," Elizabeth said.Hannah, sitting across from Elizabeth, just nodded. Her face looked pale. She hadn't slept well last night and had skipped breakfast this morning.Even now, she had no appetite, and Elizabeth had to force her to eat lunch.Seeing Hannah so restless worried Elizabeth. Especially since Hannah had trouble eating and often vomited after meals."Hannah? Are you okay, dear?" Elizabeth asked.Hannah forced herself to take a bite from the spoon. "Yes, I'm fine."Elizabeth looked at her uncertainly. "If you're not feeling well, take

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