Chapter 604



On the outskirts of the city, nestled among green fields, stood the Serenity Rehabilitation Center.

The doctors assured that Hanson was not in mortal danger, but his future seemed confined to a bed.

Yet, with rigorous physiotherapy, there was a glimmer of hope for some independence.

Gregory simply checked him into the center, sparing no expense for his care but dismissing the need for rehabilitation.

Hanson found speech difficult now, his words slurred, his face asymmetric. Whenever he opened his mouth, drool would escape.

A caregiver, with a patience saint-like, tied a bib around his neck - reminiscent of those worn by infants.

For Hanson, it was an unparalleled humiliation.

He regretted his past outbursts of temper and pride.

Gregory, observing Hanson's glare, couldn't help but smirk.

"You should be grateful for your devoted wife. Without her, I, the so-called ruthless man you despise, wouldn't let you live comfortably."

"Always wanted to control me, right? Well, watch closely how I live freely and arrogantly."

...

Elmwood Villas, Bella announced

would be limited to baking, avoiding the mess of cooking oils.

out, cooking

pan won't do at

bonfire before Zoe stepped in to

to see Zoe holding a charred

back," Bella coughed, gesturing for me to

a wet wipe for the grease on her hands, and we

ahead of myself," Bella admitted, taking the wipe and cleaning herself off. "I thought cooking would be similar to

always longed for maternal love, pondering if my existence somehow

with my mother,

Bella, I whispered, "It's wonderful

patted my back, "And it's wonderful to have

up. "Heard you're home. Also heard about the near-explosion?"

could infuriate anyone, even landing his own father in the hospital. Yet, he was surrounded by

dare say that in front of my

"I wouldn't dare."

you just run to my mom

am I to win

deflected, “How's everything on your end? Everyone at Ramona's

didn't pry into my

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