Hardin From After Novels & Stories

He has only left me one choice, and that is to beg harder. ===========================

Before I could open my eyes, the System’s voice cut through. “Correction. The records show that you completed your quest two hours ago. You are hereby awarded a second chance at life and a great fortune in your original world.” I was surprised that I had succeeded. The System chimed, “Indeed, all four targets have attained complete devotion to you. “But they have gone berserk upon finding your remains. Do you want to go back to them? “That reality of the quest world will likely shatter as the four male leads are in ruin.” Thinking back to my experience in the world, I shook my head.

Sophia’s POV Throughout the ride to Jean’s apartment, the only thing I could think of was ‘what’s Jean doing here? Did he come for me? Does he want us to get back together or is he here for some closure?’ It stung that he still affected me this way despite how hard I’ve tried to move on. Marcus’ stern face twisted my insides as he drove into a private estate. He hasn’t said another word since the “I’ll do it” he blurted out several minutes ago.

He said with an easy smile. I didn’t know what to say. I was sweating and flustered being so close to him, but I led him into the living room and we sat down. “Why are you here?” I managed to ask. “To apologize for the way I reacted the other day. It was rude. I should have behaved better.” “It is okay I understand, you were in shock.” “And you were right. Helena and your husband are having an affair. I've had them watched. Right now, they are in the neighboring city having a good time.”

Xander said the moment we returned, staring at me as if he could see right through me. "Well, you'd better comfort me, then." I hooked my finger on his tie. "After all, we're still young, right?" Xander's ears turned red again as he hummed in agreement under my gaze. I then tackled him and kissed his face all over. … Five years later, the system told me that Elijah's world had finally collapsed. At the time, I was holding my daughter, Maya Fuller, and teaching her to paint when I heard the news. I paused for a moment to remember before the memories came back to me.

Ethan looked at Henry, who was as stubborn as he used to be. He didn't make fun of his naïveté. He was still new to being in love. He would only mature after going through some hardships. These experiences weren't something Henry would just listen to if someone else told him. He had to experience them himself. Ethan didn't mock his arrogance because karma was fair to all. Henry would eventually experience what he had coming. Besides, Ethan already sensed that Henry treated Everly differently. She clearly wasn't just another lover to him like he claimed.

“Okay.” The rest of the night went on without incident. We watched the bands and hung out with our friends. Z and I hung out and talked a little bit throughout the night, but mostly did our own thing. Once the last band finished, we were all finishing up our drinks and planning on what to do after. Hannah had shown up about 30 minutes into the first bands set. I had noticed her hanging around or all over Z a few times tonight. I tried not to think much of it, but I could barely contain my eyerolls at her overly friendly behavior. “You are heading home Ash?”

Hardin explained. June stared at him not believing his words, she was certain he had brought other women here and that was why he had the pills. She didn't know if she should be jealous or not, since they weren't yet an idea back then. Opening the bottled water, she took the pill and drank the water before handing it back to Hardin. "So, what happened to your legs?" "Just a little show to keep everyone at rest while I figure out who tried to kill me," Hardin said getting back in bed after returning the bottled water.