Chapter 27 Happy And Safe

The moon hung high in the dead of night, enhanced by the twinkling stars around it.

The autumn breeze rustled the curtains, bringing along a trace of coolness and chasing away the heat of the day bit by bit. Nevertheless, the breeze had no effect on the dark clouds in Michaela’s mind.

The “atoning” gifts that Jacob bought piled miserably in the corner of the room. Ever since Jacob revealed his true intentions, all the joyful and heartwarming emotions she had felt before vanished into thin air as all of her hopes shattered.

As of then, Michaela did not even want to look at those luxury goods, for all they did was remind her once again of Jacob’s ulterior motives.

Michaela could not help but laugh at herself, thinking her life was nothing but a joke.

 

She was not a fool, but it was a compromise she was willing to make for the sake of her family.

Knock, knock.

 

Just then, the door to her bedroom was knocked on, followed by Hannah’s gentle voice. “Hey Mich, it’s me. Can I come in?”

Michaela raised her hand to close the glass door of the balcony before turning to open the door. The slight worry on Hannah’s face did not escape Michaela’s notice. With a subtle smile, she greeted, “Why are you still awake, Mom? It’s late.”

“Well, you’re still awake too, aren’t you?” Hannah rolled her eyes in feigned annoyance. “I got you some hot milk. Drink it while it’s still warm.”

“Thanks, Mom.”

Michaela wore a subservient smile on her face. The smile made her look more delicate than most women. Hannah’s heart ached as she reached out to nudge Michaela’s head. “What were you thinking when you agreed to it? Why cause yourself all the pain?” Hannah’s voice was laced with devastation.

when he finally had enough and cut ties with us? He had done so much today just so

upset and disappointed after finding out Jacob’s true intentions. However, besides compromising,

would provide us with a satisfying solution. Since the Xander family would be taking care of it, there was no

no longer be on our heads.

still a child in Hannah’s eyes. However, upon listening to Michaela’s reasoning, Hannah suddenly realized that her daughter was

at the same time. Tears welled up in her eyes as she held Michaela

Michaela did not understand the full weight behind Hannah’s words. She merely viewed it as a mother’s rightful care for a daughter. Not wanting Hannah to feel

my, such a

smile etched across her face. However, the smile faltered when Michaela’s voice rang out once again. “Mom, there’s actually something I want

at Hannah in a serious manner. “Mom, you should return to work. I know you’re worried about me, but I’m doing well, aren’t

the marriage. Now that I don’t have to marry him, I’m feeling better than before. So, you can stop fussing

was the final push that she needed to stop being overprotective of her daughter. “All right, Mich, I promise you I’ll go back to work, but there’s something you need to

eyes suspiciously as she edged further away from

you to the foundation. What do

“What?”

the foundation was the holiest place to ever exist. Because of that, Michaela had

it because of you. Your grandfather wished that the charity would ultimately be passed to you. In fact, it was mentioned in his will. I’m only managing

adamant about helping your dad in the company after you graduate. Because of

She had originally planned to become a tuition teacher at the

Adrian’s will, there was

loved her the most. He would always give her the best things he could afford and never want to give her anything less than the best. He also loved to bring her with him anywhere

a response, she would always say that Adrian will never grow old. Instead, she would want Adrian to stay

of then, she had grown up, but Adrian was

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