Ch. 1201..1210
Chapter 1201
Ah! Hannah immediately withdrew her hand so that Fabian wouldn’t have any misunderstanding toward
her.
On the other hand, Xavier was furious. Why would he show up and interrupt every time I wanted to give
Hannah some gifts?
When Xavier realized Fabian’s hidden message in his words, he couldn’t help but glance at the queen
bed. Did Fabian stay here overnight?
He gritted his teeth furiously once the thought flashed through his mind.
Meanwhile, Fabian chuckled as he saw that Xavier was boiling with rage. Are you angry just because
of that? How will you react when you finally realize that everything you do now is actually a trap set up
by Helen in advance?
Anyway, you can’t possibly know the truth. Instead, I’m sure you’re even thanking Helen deep in your
heart, right? What a shame. Helen didn’t help you.
“Hi, Mr. Jackson. Why are you here so early?” Fabian pretended to be shocked to see him. Besides, he
also glanced at Hannah to see her reactions.
Hannah lowered her gaze and dared not meet Fabian’s eyes. Even though she didn’t do anything
wrong, she still unknowingly felt guilty about herself.
“Ms. Young, you can keep this,” Xavier ignored Fabian and said to Hannah smilingly.
“Hmm…” Hannah looked up at Fabian, hoping to know what he thought about it. She was ready to
reject Xavier’s gift if there was a slight sign of disappointment on his face.
Unexpectedly, Fabian didn’t look disgruntled at all but even put on a faint smile. The smile was short-
lived, yet Hannah saw it clearly.
After giving it some thought, Hannah finally made up her mind to accept the notebook from Xavier.
“Oh? Has Mr. Jackson brought a gift for Hannah? Allow me, as her boyfriend, to take a look first,”
Fabian said blandly. At the same time, Hannah couldn’t help but feel curious because he was
seemingly emotionless and wasn’t angry at all.
As Fabian grabbed the pink notebook from Hannah, he pretended to be shocked and said to Xavier,
“Why is it in pink? Mr. Jackson, I think you were careless in choosing the gift. Didn’t you know that
Hannah dislikes pink?”
Xavier listened to Fabian carefully but scorned him deep down. Hehe, does Hannah really dislike pink?
What a joke! Why don’t you look for a better excuse to find fault with me? Didn’t you see Hannah was
surprised to see the gift?
Apparently, Xavier interpreted the shock on Hannah’s face as she was surprised. Also, deep in his
heart, he kept complimenting Helen for obtaining the important information for him.
Meanwhile, Hannah was touched. How does Fabian know that I dislike pink? I mean, I rarely show it or
tell anyone about it. Could it be that he analyzed it by paying attention to my details?
Ripples of excitement fluttered through her after listening to Fabian. After all, Hannah cared about what
Fabian said, no matter it was pleasant or otherwise.
A moment later, Fabian unlocked the notebook and slowly opened it. Hannah was a little worried
because she wasn’t sure what was kept inside it. If it’s something about love, will Fabian get angry and
fight with him?
Right before Fabian opened the notebook, Xavier swiftly rushed toward him and grabbed it. He also
shot a disdainful glance at Fabian. This is my gift for Hannah. Why do you want to be a busybody?
How will Hannah be touched by my sincerity if you look at it first? Are you going to sabotage my plan?
No way!
“Mr. Norton, since this is my gift for Ms. Young, she certainly should look at it first. So, I’m afraid what
you wanted to do was inappropriate,” Xavier asserted coldly.
Fabian seemed not to be offended. Instead, he smiled and waved his hand, gesturing for Hannah to
open it.
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Humph! I can’t believe an idiot like you dares to come after my woman! What a joke!
Meanwhile, Xavier pursed his lips and thought to himself. That’s more like it!
Xavier came up to Hannah, ready to surprise her. He held the notebook and opened it gently in front of
Hannah.
The Cupid on the cover slowly came into sight.
Xavier gazed at Hannah squarely to observe the change in her emotions.
As Hannah stared at the notebook, her eyebrows arched while her lips slightly quirked.
You’re surprised, aren’t you? Haha, I knew it. I prepared it throughout the night, after all.
Because of the preparation, Xavier only went to bed late at night. Although he was initially tired, he felt
that his effort was worth it after observing her expressions. Sacrificing some rest time to pursue my true
love is not a big deal!
“Alright, Ms. Young. Please read it on your own. Also, I wrote everything by myself,” Xavier said to
Hannah delightedly.
Upon seeing the notebook, Hannah recalled what happened in the bedroom in the Young family’s
house. The pink notebook and Cupid looked almost the same.
The only difference was that her parents noticed it back then, and now it was Fabian.
Hannah gazed at Fabian hesitantly, worrying that the notebook was full of sweet nothings.
Unexpectedly, Fabian looked patient. He didn’t grab it from her nor show any sign of dissatisfaction. On
the contrary, he tiled his head as he looked at Hannah and even flashed her a smile.
As such, Hannah was surprised. What is wrong with Fabian today? He isn’t angry and even smiled at
me!
A shiver ran down her spine as she thought it was probably a trap. Fabian would settle the scores with
her later after she read it.
Hannah took the notebook from Xavier doubtfully but didn’t continue reading it. The next moment, she
closed it and thanked him smilingly, “Mr. Jackson, thank you for the gift. I’ll read it later.”
Although Xavier was a little displeased, he quickly concealed his feeling.
Fabian, are you afraid now? Are you threatening Hannah? Humph! I tell you what, don’t ever think
about sabotaging the perfect plan that I prepared for Hannah!
He believed that Hannah refused to read it on the spot because Fabian was there. Also, if she didn’t
read it today, he thought that Fabian would probably throw it away once he left. In that case, his effort
would go down the drain.
“Mr. Norton, I never thought that you were that overbearing toward your girlfriend. No offense, but I
think this isn’t the appropriate way to treat her.”
Fabian couldn’t help but sneer quietly. I wanted to let it pass, yet you’re still insistent on making trouble.
In that case, I’ll give you what you want!
“Hannah, since Mr. Jackson gives you the gift sincerely, I think you should look at it,” Fabian said to
Hannah calmly while putting on a smile.
Hannah was at a loss as she didn’t know what Fabian was up to.
Well, you asked me to look at it. Don’t blame me if it irritates you.
After giving it some thought, Hannah began to open the notebook. When the Cupid came into sight
once again, Hannah cursed silently and turned to the next page.
I wish to explore the wonders of the world with you. You can bring me along, and I’ll bring the money.
She turned to the second page and saw several words that were written with vigor.
Her first impression was that Xavier’s handwriting was beautiful and reflecting power, vigor, and grace.
Hence, she couldn’t help but feel that Xavier was as good as a calligrapher.
However, as Hannah finished reading the entire sentence, she felt extremely ill at ease and instinctively
threw the notebook away.
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Xavier’s eyes widened as he was apparently shocked to see Hannah’s reaction.
Something’s not right! It didn’t turn out as how I thought it would be! In fact, it’s totally different from
what I imagined!
Meanwhile, Fabian was surprised to see Hannah’s reaction as well. He anticipated that Hannah would
surely be displeased but didn’t think that she would be that emotional.
He wouldn’t let Hannah look at the notebook if he knew it in the first place.
Then, he sneered and gave Xavier a cold-eyed stare before coming up to Hannah.
Patting Hannah on her back gently, he comforted, “It’s okay. I’m here.”
The dramatic turn of events was way beyond Xavier’s imagination. Aren’t I supposed to make a good
impression on Hannah and embarrass Fabian? Why is it upended?
“Hmm… Ms. Young… I…” Xavier stammered. He wished to give her an explanation but wasn’t sure
where to start.
Fabian snickered, “Alright. You don’t have to say anything. Now, get out of here.”
Actually, Fabian was impatient toward Xavier. He allowed Xavier to mess with them for so long only
because Helen planned to help him by making Hannah repulse Xavier.
On the other hand, Xavier was disgruntled as well. He only realized now that Helen gave him the wrong
information to irritate Hannah.
However, he couldn’t understand why Helen would do so. After all, he only extended an olive branch to
her and didn’t do anything wrong.
“Did you hear me? Get out of here now.” Fabian yelled at him furiously while hugging Hannah.
Fabian! It must be your doing! How could you be so despicable? Had you ever thought that you might
hurt Hannah?
Once Fabian yelled at him, Xavier recollected himself and instantly believed that Fabian set this up.
However, because Hannah looked dejected, he lowered his gaze and said embarrassedly, “Ms. Young,
I apologize for being inconsiderate. Please don’t take it to heart.”
“I’m fine. I overreacted because I suddenly recalled some old memories. Anyway, it’s not your fault,”
she said blandly. The next moment, Hannah realized that she had unknowingly leaned against Fabian’s
chest. She was slightly embarrassed and immediately stood straight.
Deep in her heart, she knew that she overreacted about it, which had nothing to do with Xavier.
Nonetheless, that incident was like a permanent scar engraved on her heart. Hence, she couldn’t
control her emotions when Xavier brought it up again.
“It was my fault. Ms. Young, you don’t have to find an excuse for me. Anyway, I’ve to get going now. I’ll
visit you next time.” Xavier admitted defeat and thought about competing with Fabian again next time.
It was my careless mistake. I was humiliated because you have the cheeks to play dirty tricks to fight
over a girl. Nonetheless, there are many opportunities in the future. You can’t win her over with such
tricks.
“Humph, I’m glad you admit it. Leave now,” Fabian said impatiently. Although Hannah didn’t wish to
blame Xavier for it, Fabian apparently had different thoughts.
Xavier shot a cold glance at Fabian and said, “Mr. Norton, till next time. I believe that only those who
are sincere can have true love. Unlike you… Gah!”
Xavier left before he finished. Meanwhile, Hannah pondered over his words as she had many
questions in her mind.
What did he mean? Only those who are sincere can have true love? Unlike Fabian? What’s wrong with
Fabian? Doesn’t he treat me well? Besides, he kept comforting me when I lost my temper.
Hannah had the feeling that there was more to the matter but couldn’t pinpoint what went wrong.
As Hannah was deep in thought, Fabian said to sound her out, “Hannah, are you okay? What’s wrong
with the notebook?”
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“I’m fine. I overreacted just now,” Hannah answered.
Indeed, she couldn’t control her emotions upon seeing it. She almost couldn’t finish high school
because of the notebook. Also, her parents and the teacher berated her and even thought about
sending her to the youth detention center.
Fabian glanced at her but didn’t utter a word.
At the same time, Hannah could feel that Fabian had lots of doubts. She thought for a while and
explained, “Ah, this notebook… actually, someone had gifted a notebook to me when I was in high
school.”
Fabian blinked his eyes, gesturing for her to continue.
“He was my first love.”
Hannah paused for a while and continued, “It happened when I was in the eleventh grade. I was
studying at a high school in my county. Back then, writing on notebooks was a trend. Due to stress
from studying, many girls would write down their feelings and dissatisfaction in our notebooks. After
students were sorted into arts and science streams, he became my new deskmate. There was a time
when I was writing something in my notebook, and he grabbed it from me.
“I was furious, but he didn’t return it to me and even read through my little secrets. I cried because of
that and ignored him for quite some time.
“After that, he would occasionally buy some snacks for me. Since he always read my notebook, I
stopped writing and decided to tell him my inner feelings directly.
“Eventually, we became a couple. I always told him my little secrets, and he always comforted me.
Anyway, because students were just being sorted into different streams, my results weren’t as
satisfying as before. So, the homeroom teacher always found fault with me. She claimed that I didn’t
study hard enough and suspected that I was dating someone.
“One day, she instructed someone to search my drawer and took my notebook. My parents were
furious because she told them that I was dating someone. As such, they decided to transfer me to
another class.”
Hannah took a deep breath for a while and continued helplessly, “What a coincidence. Every notebook
that he gifted to me was pink. Besides, he always drew the Cupid on the first page and wrote some
sweet nothings on every page. That was why… I got emotional.”
However, Hannah didn’t tell him the last straw that irritated her was the sweet nothings. Her first love
used to write something similar to her, but it turned out that…
“And then what?” At this moment, Fabian squinted his eyes and asked intently. He was surprised to
know that Hannah used to have a romantic first love.
“After that, I dedicated myself to studies and went to the university…” Hannah felt a little speechless by
his question.
“Where is your first love?” Fabian asked blandly.
“Well, he’s a jerk! The teacher actually found out that it was his handwriting in the notebook.
Unexpectedly, he shifted all of the responsibilities onto me. He claimed that I seduced him, and he
dated me only because he couldn’t resist my seduction.”
Hannah was furious as soon as she finished. Even though the incident happened nearly ten years ago,
she still couldn’t forget it. Since most people had romantic first love, she felt unfortunate that she met a
scumbag in her first love.
As Hannah’s face swelled up with rage, Fabian couldn’t help but feel amused and thought to himself.
Perhaps God sends me to you so that I can make it up for you.
“What are you laughing at? It’s not funny!” Hannah got increasingly irritated and rolled her eyes at him.
The next moment, she yelled, “Humph! Bullying me is the best thing you do. Since I’m considered your
wife, can’t you treat me better? Can’t you console me when I said I met a scumbag? How can you
snigger at me instead?”
Upon hearing that, Fabian couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows. What? Are you finally aware that I’m
your husband? And now you want me to console you?
“I’m not good at comforting others,” Fabian replied stubbornly, though ripples of excitement fluttered
through him after listening to her.
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“Tsk, I don’t need you to comfort me.” Hannah couldn’t help but glance at him disdainfully, thinking that
he valued his pride above all else. You took me to your arms earlier on but claimed now that you
weren’t good at comfort others.
“Hannah, I’ll bring you to the garden to fly kites once you’ve recovered,” Winson, who was lying next to
Hannah, suddenly said.
Then, he added, “I remember that Mom always said this to me when I cried. I wouldn’t feel upset
anymore once I heard it. How about you, Hannah? Do you feel better?”
Hannah was a little nonplussed by the way Winson consoled her but still felt touched. She replied to
him with a sweet smile, “I feel a lot better now. We’ll fly kites in the garden together once you’ve
recovered.”
Besides, she didn’t forget to shoot a smug and disdainful glance at Fabian. Did you see that? You
didn’t console me, but someone will. You’re even worse than a young boy.
Fabian merely smiled in response and didn’t utter a word. Later, he picked up the notebook on the floor
and threw it into the dustbin without glancing at it for a second.
On the other hand, Hannah couldn’t help but put on a wry smile as she thought about Xavier, who
gifted it to her. What a coincidence that he prepared things that I hated the most. Perhaps God really
doesn’t want him to chase after me.
Mr. Jackson, I think we should only be friends. Please don’t blame me but God, for he has played a
prank on you.
As Hannah was deep in thought, she unknowingly shrugged her shoulder.
“Damn, when can I go back? I wonder what is happening over there? If they start fighting, will Fabian
lose to him?” Meanwhile, Jason was pacing back and forth downstairs in the hospital while murmuring
to himself.
Helen felt increasingly dizzy because Jason kept pacing in front of her. As such, she said helplessly,
“Can you stop pacing back and forth? Don’t worry about Fabian. He’s not an idiot like you.”
After witnessing the encounter between Fabian and Xavier yesterday, Helen was confident about
Fabian’s EQ. Besides, she wasn’t worried about him at all because Hannah would certainly side with
him.
“What a heartless woman! Fabian is on the battlefield now, yet you can still feel relaxed. He shouldn’t
treat you so well.” The next moment, Jason suddenly realized something and said dissatisfiedly, “Who’s
an idiot? You’re the idiot, not me!”
Helen rolled her eyes as she was rendered speechless by the impetuous Jason. Your dim-witted
response proved exactly that you’re an idiot.
Suddenly, Helen saw a familiar figure approaching her. She immediately came up to Jason and
dragged him to the other side.
“What are you doing? Don’t pull at my clothes!” Jason hit Helen’s hand with disdain to stop her from
pulling his clothes and glanced around.
I would be embarrassed if others saw that a young girl dragged me with her!
“Hush!” Helen put her fingers on her lips and said nervously.
Given that she behaved cautiously, Jason knew that she wasn’t joking around. Therefore, he fell silent
and slowly looked in the direction where she was glancing at.
“What…” Once Jason realized that it was Xavier, he got emotional and was about to rush toward him.
Nevertheless, Helen didn’t let him go. After all, if he fought with Xavier, all of her efforts would be in
vain. Moreover, Hannah might even have a bad impression of Fabian.
As such, Helen covered his mouth firmly to stop him from making any noise.
Jason couldn’t tolerate it and kept resisting her. However, he couldn’t wriggle from her hands no matter
how hard he tried. At this moment, her hands were like two iron clamps that held his mouth forcefully.
He couldn’t help but whine silently. Did she have some pills? Why is she so strong?
Helen’s gaze moved as Xavier was walking.
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After Xavier left, Helen heaved a sigh of relief and finally let go of Jason.
“Are you mad? Why did you restrain me?” As soon as she loosened her grip, Jason complained
furiously.
“You’re the mad one. What were you trying to do just now?” Helen replied matter-of-factly.
“What was I trying to do? To beat him up, of course. He should have expected it for going after Fabian’s
wife.” He replied cockily, unwilling to show the white feather. Moreover, he didn’t think that he was
wrong.
“I really wish to rip out your brain to find out what’s in it. I mean, you’re already an adult. How can you
always resort to violence?” Helen said to him scornfully.
Jason flew into a rage upon hearing it. How dare you lecture me? Even my dad has never lectured me
like this!
“Come on. Rip it out now. People like you won’t understand anyway. I am such a straightforward
person. Why should I use my brain to scheme against someone when I can knock him out instantly?”
Once he finished, he tilted his head, daring her to rip out his brain.
Helen was rendered speechless. Well, since Jason is the heir to the Goldstein family, he can’t be an
idiot. However, his logic is really… extraordinary.
Helen pursed her lips and didn’t dwell on it. Instead, she walked toward Hannah’s ward.
“Mr. Jackson, how is it? Did Ms. Young agree to be with you? I contributed a lot to this. Would you
consider giving me two days’ leave so that I can have some time to relax?” Xavier’s assistant said with
a smug face since Xavier was smiling.
Unfortunately, Xavier smiled in a self-deprecating way because he had been tricked. Hence, his
assistant was unlucky for saying something in the worst possible taste.
“Two days’ leave, huh? I’ll give you two years!” Xavier initially wanted to hold in his anger. Nonetheless,
after listening to his assistant, he was boiling in rage and completely lost his temper.
The next moment, Xavier smashed his phone onto the ground.
Once the assistant witnessed it, he immediately realized that something wasn’t right. As such, he
hastily lowered his gaze and only peeked at Xavier to observe his face.
At the same time, he was bewildered. What happened to Mr. Jackson? Why is he furious? Didn’t he
confess his feelings to Ms. Young? Could it be that it was unsuccessful? It can’t be! With Ms. Helen’s
help and the well-planned gift, how could Mr. Jackson fail?
The assistant prayed to God and kept pondering over it. However, he still couldn’t figure out what went
wrong.
“Why did you stop? Carry on!” Xavier yelled while glaring at him.
Mr. Jackson, I dare not speak anymore. Please spare me. Even an idiot can tell that you’re furious.
Would I become your punching bag if I continue to irritate you?
Please tell me the reason, if at all possible. I only wish to know why you’re upset.
He kept his mouth shut while thinking to himself. Lowering his head and waiting for Xavier to berate
him, he appeared to have resigned himself to fate.
Although Xavier was boiling with rage, he understood that it had nothing to do with his assistant.
“Humph!” Xavier sneered and gave his assistant a cold-eyed stare. A moment later, he let it pass and
instructed, “Find out what happened between Fabian and Helen recently.”
Fabian and Helen? Ms. Young’s sister? What could happen between them?
My god, could it be that they are dating? But it’s impossible. After all, Mr. Jackson wouldn’t be livid if
they are dating.
Wait a minute. She is Ms. Young’s sister! Wasn’t it her idea to gift the notebook to Ms. Young?
Did they band together to fool Mr. Jackson? How could that be? Since Mr. Jackson trusted her very
much, how dare she trick him?
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“Aren’t you going to move? What are you still standing there for? Do you really think you’re on a break
for two years?” Fabian bellowed at his assistant, who stood as if rooted to the spot.
“I’ll check on it immediately,” His assistant hurriedly replied. He broke into a little sprint, making the call
when he was about equidistant from Xavier.
“Who would’ve thought you’d make a move so quickly, Fabian? Even Hannah’s sister has been
dragged into it! I believe, however, that I’ll still emerge as the winner. That cruelty was simply uncalled
for! You didn’t give a damn about Hannah’s feelings in your frenzy to get me. You’re really forgetful,
aren’t you? Have you really forgotten how Vivian was snatched away by Finnick? If you carry on like
this, don’t blame me for taking Hannah away from you either!”
Xavier tilted his head towards the sky. His eyes gleamed craftily, their depths unfathomable. There was
a sly look on his face, and his mouth was curved into a smile that looked more like a grimace. He
looked absolutely sinister.
After Fabian had finished feeding Winson, he brought the bowl of soup to Hannah’s bedside.
Hannah watched Fabian approach, glad and deeply moved. She refused him, however, on account of
them not being actual husband and wife. Hannah was grateful enough that Fabian would bother to feed
her even while she was presently incapacitated. “There’s no need. I can feed myself now, so I won’t
have to trouble you to feed me anymore.”
Fabian’s brow wrinkled ever so slightly. An obstinate look flashed across his eyes as he commanded,
“Open up!”
Hannah sighed, knowing that she was no match for Fabian’s determination. She humbly acquiesced.
Fabian was pleased with Hannah’s obedience. He visibly relaxed and directed a spoonful of soup into
Hannah’s mouth. Just as she was about to drink, however, the door swung open vehemently.
“Um… I think I’m a little too early,” Helen gulped, turning to Jason. Both of them took in the sight of
Hannah frozen with her mouth open, ready to drink the soup. Fabian’s arm, still holding the spoon, was
similarly hovering in mid-air.
Jason emerged from behind Helen and silently surveyed the scene. He, too, bashfully stammered,
“Uh… I think so, too.”
The two of them, usually at odds with each other, were in perfect sync for once. They turned on their
heels immediately and prepared to march out.
Helpless, Hannah cursed herself for giving in to Fabian. How awkward this is! These two really chose
the worst possible time to come back.
“Jason, come here and help to wash some apples,” Fabian ordered, unfazed. He reassumed his former
posture, intent on accomplishing his task of feeding Hannah her soup.
Hannah looked shamefacedly at Jason and Helen, who were both entering the room slowly. Shyly, she
opened her mouth a little, her face crimson with embarrassment.
Hannah didn’t actually strongly object to Fabian feeding her. In the presence of Helen and Jason,
however, she felt unendurably self-conscious.
Glancing at Hannah’s flushed face, Helen couldn’t help but smother the giggle that rose within her. At
the same time, she was impressed by Fabian’s gentlemanly manner. The sight further affirmed Helen’s
resolve in her treatment of Xavier. If Xavier really succeeded in luring Hannah away, wouldn’t Hannah
be losing a good man?
The bowl of soup drained rather quickly.
If Fabian feeds me like this every day, I’m going to turn into a big, fat pig! Hannah reflected, content.
His mission completed, Fabian suddenly invited Jason to step outside with him.
“Hannah, I didn’t know you still had some modesty left in you! When Fabian was feeding you just now,
your face was as red as an apple,” Helen teased the moment Fabian left the room.
Hannah rolled her eyes. Trying to conceal her embarrassment, she replied, “You’re fond of teasing me,
aren’t you?”
“Hey, are you denying it? I should have quickly snapped a photo just now! I’m absolutely certain he’ll do
it again. Just you wait, I’ll definitely get a record.
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“Sure, take a photo next time. I won’t stop you,” Hannah said in a huff.
“All right, I’ll stop teasing you. On a serious note, let me ask you something,” Helen said, suddenly
sobering up.
Seeing Helen’s solemn face, Hannah rearranged her features to match her sister’s unsmiling look.
“Sure, ask away.”
“Hannah, when are you planning on getting married to Fabian?” Helen asked, looking at Hannah
searchingly.
When? Helen, I’m still wondering when Fabian will decide to divorce me! I really don’t know how to
answer this question. Hannah thought to herself ruefully.
Seeing Hannah lost in contemplation, Helen probed, “What’s wrong, Hannah? Don’t tell me you haven’t
even decided on whether or not to marry Fabian?”
Hannah nodded her head slightly mournfully. Fabian had neither given her adequate information nor a
proper introduction to his family.
Horrified, Helen cried, “Hannah, how can that be? Where else can you find a man as good as Fabian?
If you don’t seize this opportunity, you might never get another chance like this one!”
Helen’s rave review piqued Hannah’s curiosity. Has Fabian drugged or hypnotized Helen? She’s
completely under his spell! Hannah mused to herself.
“You haven’t been bought over by Fabian, have you? Did he leave just so you could try your hand at
convincing me?” Hannah demanded.
“Hannah, how could you have such low regard for me? I’m very hurt by that presumption,” Helen
declared. She pursed her lips, sulking.
“Hannah, I’m your sister. I always have your best interests at heart. All I want is for you to live happily
ever after! After what happened at the mall, it’s evident that Fabian is a responsible man. Besides, he
showed you a lot of care when you had your operation. Over these past two days, he’s practically
moved into the hospital to be with you! He’s even willing to forsake the company he’s president of in
order to look after you all day and night. Isn’t that enough to show how much he cares for you? How
much he loves you? Besides…”
Hannah listened to Helen diligently analyze Fabian’s affections for her, unable to refute any of the
points that had been raised in earnest. However, Hannah couldn’t help but wonder if it was all a facade.
Until that very moment, Hannah was still unable to decisively characterize the type of person that
Fabian was. He seemed venerably cold at times, but Hannah couldn’t deny that Fabian had shown a
great deal of care for her lately. However, past encounters with Fabian’s heartless side prevented
Hannah from whole-heartedly committing to the idea that Fabian was a good and reliable man. Hannah
was thus torn between the multiple personas she’d seen Fabian put on in turn.
Perhaps they’re just two different sides of the same person. When he’s in high spirits, he’ll treat me
with a little more kindness. When he’s upset, he’ll treat me a little worse. What do you do with a man
like that? Hannah thought, conflicted.
“Hannah? Hannah? Are you listening to what I’m saying?” Helen called. Hannah immediately
recovered herself, then exhaled slowly.
“We’re still thinking about the wedding. There are a lot of considerations to make. Don’t worry about
me. I’ll handle it.” Hannah replied thoughtfully.
“In that case, I won’t interfere anymore. Anyway, the Fabian that I see now is a pretty good guy. If I
manage to find someone like him for myself, I’ll be perfectly content,” Helen added as her final parting
shot.
“Oh, are we talking about you now? What about you? Have you turned disillusioned with love yet?”
Hannah asked, vividly recalling Helen’s breakup the day before. She wasn’t too worried about Helen,
however, confident that Helen was more level-headed and reasonable.
“No, no. I’ll never lose faith in love! I firmly believe that I’ll eventually meet my Prince Charming. You
never know. He may treat me even better than Fabian treats you now!” Helen declared, erupting into
peals of laughter. An undercurrent of sadness, however, rippled beneath her cheery exterior.
Helen had thrown herself whole-heartedly into her relationship, only to be cast aside for money. It
would have been heartbreaking enough to receive that treatment from a friend, much less someone
Helen had given her entire heart to.
Helen, however, buried her hurt deep within herself. Even Hannah was unable to detect any unusual
shifts in Helen’s behavior. Hannah thus broached the question tentatively, “So, Helen, what do you
think about Jason?”
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“Jason? He’s utterly irresponsible. All he thinks about is fighting and other forms of violence! How good
can a guy like that be? Get Winson to stay away from him in the future. I don’t want him picking up any
bad habits from Jason,” Helen remarked disapprovingly.
“I think Jason’s all right. He may have a few bad habits, but he’s good-hearted. He isn’t as foolish as
you say he is. I heard Fabian say that he isn’t short on brains either. Whenever anyone tries to get the
better of them, Jason’s always right up there with Fabian,” Hannah insisted, determined to clear
Jason’s name.
“He told me that too. He came off as rather insufferably arrogant, though,” Helen retorted. Then she
turned to Hannah, aghast. “Hannah! You’re not trying to matchmake us, are you? Neither of us will be
able to get much peace if we’re together.”
Hannah had had that plan in mind but abruptly terminated it at Helen’s violent rejection. She smiled at
Helen awkwardly, saying, “Uh… I wasn’t matchmaking, exactly. He just happened to come up, that’s
all.”
“That had better be the case. I’d sooner marry a pig than that man,” Helen fumed. At the thought of
Jason’s haughty face, Helen felt an irresistible urge to lash out at something, preferably him.
At that moment, the door swung open yet again, and Fabian entered alone.
“Where’s Jason?” Hannah asked in surprise.
Hmph! That fellow had better stay out of here. Let us have some peace here for once. Helen thought
spitefully.
“Jason’s gone to deal with some matters of his own,” Fabian replied casually.
“Does he even have anything to do? I thought all he did was loiter around and run his mouth,” Helen
remarked disdainfully.
Jason, who’d walked to the entrance of the hospital, sneezed unwittingly. He chuckled to himself,
muttering, “Is someone bitching about me behind my back?”
Another woman, walking past him, glanced at him strangely.
Jason was used to adoring looks, unlike the condescending one he’d just received. Aggrieved, he
addressed the woman, “What are you looking at? Haven’t you ever met someone as handsome as
me?”
The woman snorted. “Hey there boy, you’re pretty full of yourself.”
Boy?
Jason’s faced turned several shades darker. Infuriated, he drew himself up and challenged, “Who are
you calling a boy? Do you think you’re that much better than me?”
“You’ve got a pretty big temper for a small guy,” the woman observed mockingly.
It was an arrow straight through Jason’s heart. “What’s it to you?” he yelled.
“It’s none of my business, of course,” the woman said, shrugging. Kindly, she continued, “Let me give
you a piece of advice. Don’t behave so recklessly. You’ll suffer for it.”
Another of those morality preachers! Jason thought in irritation.
Helen and her meddling personality sprang unbidden to Jason’s mind. He stuck out his tongue and
said defiantly, “That’s the way I am. What are you going to do about it?”
“Boy, I’m not going to argue with you over something as petty as this. Just try your best to be polite,
OK?” the woman said patronizingly with an exasperated look on her face.
“Who’s being impolite? Did your parents teach you to judge people like this?” Jason interrogated her.
He absolutely could not endure being called rude by others. When Jason was younger, his father had
beat him without hesitation whenever there were comments about Jason’s rudeness.
“Boy, watch how you speak to others. Didn’t your parents teach you any manners? Really, kids
nowadays are all so wild! Look at how rudely they speak,” the woman answered curtly. She had
evidently taken a dislike to Jason by now.
Jason was on the edge of his tether by then. If it had been a man speaking to him as such, Jason
would have answered with his fists long ago. “Look at yourself! You may be older than I am, but you’re
just as immature as me. So what if I’m arrogant? What are you going to do about it?”
Vexed, the woman took a deep breath and made as if to speak when her phone rang shrilly from within
her handbag. Glaring at Jason, she answered the call, saying, “OK, I’m downstairs. Wait for me. I’ll be
heading upstairs in a while.”
Chapter 1210
When she hung up, the woman turned towards Jason and gave him a frosty look. “I’m busy now, so I
won’t stoop to arguing with you. Just mind your manners in the future, or you’ll really suffer for it.”
Having said her piece, the woman turned and stalked away. Jason was left standing where he was,
looking after her rather uncertainly.
He clenched his jaw and said through gritted teeth, “You won’t stoop so low as to argue with me? If it
wasn’t for Fabian getting me to fetch Uncle Hendrick, I’d hound you for sure! I don’t like to leave things
unfinished like this. Let’s see what you’re really capable of then!”
Having ranted thus, Jason, too, turned and continued on his way.
Jason had the crucial task of bringing Uncle Hendrick and Aunt Gillian to the hospital. It was time for
Fabian to confess his relationship with Hannah to the Youngs. Otherwise, things could get pretty
awkward when it was eventually time for both families to meet.
Back in the VIP hospital room, Helen was leisurely chatting with Fabian. His background, lifestyle, and
anything else that sprang to Helen’s mind. Fabian’s life was laid bare on the table, then wickedly
dissected by Helen.
Fabian, to his credit, answered each question stoically. Beside them, Hannah merely listened,
occasionally laughing along.
Just then, a knock came on the door, followed by a woman’s voice asking, “Can we come in?”
“Sure, come on in,” Helen called towards the door.
The door cracked open as if on command. Hannah strained slightly to catch a glimpse of the visitor.
She hadn’t been able to put her finger on who that voice could have belonged to.
“Hey Sis, I’m here to take care of you!” Lyna proclaimed with great gusto as she burst into the room.
Hannah laughed gaily. “I’m honored, Lyna.”
Hannah had always been on good terms with Lyna. Lyna’s visit now to the hospital only further
cemented Hannah’s goodwill towards her.
Did she just call Hannah “Sis”? Is this Hannah’s sister from her Blackwood side of the family?
Helen considered Lyna carefully. The latter wore a black lace mini-skirt that exhibited her cream-white
legs, along with a pair of white high heels. She’d tied back her long hair into a sweeping ponytail, and
the light makeup that she had put on only served to enhance her natural beauty. Altogether, Lyna was a
lovely picture to behold.
Helen’s first reaction, however, was a rather snide thought. How does anyone even manage to balance
in those heels?
She mentally batted away the thought, however, and said politely, “Hello.”
Startled, Lyna glanced at Helen. Her expression of shock was quickly replaced with a winning smile.
“Are you Hannah’s younger sister? You’re so pretty! You could almost be an actress,” Lyna gushed.
The dazzling compliment naturally weakened Helen’s defenses against Lyna. Even though Helen knew
that it was largely due to equal parts courtesy and flattery, she couldn’t help but feel delighted,
nonetheless.
“You’re too kind! I don’t think there’s much of a difference between you and me, though,” Helen replied
demurely.
Lyna scanned the room, her eyes falling upon Fabian. She smiled at him sweetly, saying, “Mr. Norton,
it’s good to have you here to take care of Hannah. I won’t have to worry so much about her then.”
Deep down, however, Lyna felt a twinge of bitterness. She’d always had her heart set on marrying
Fabian, yet here he was treating another woman with more affection than he had ever displayed
towards her. Lyna couldn’t help but resent both of them for it. However, on account of their being
sisters, Lyna suppressed her feelings and tried to retain positive feelings towards them.
Lyna thus compelled herself to treat Hannah well out of fear that Fabian might get a bad impression of
her. She consoled herself with the thought that there would be time to deal with Hannah once she’d
secured Fabian in marriage.
“No need to thank me, Ms. Blackwood. It’s only right that I take care of Hannah,” Fabian answered
evenly.
“Oh, by the way…” Helen began but was forcefully interrupted by Hannah. “Lyna, Winson happened to
buy two sets of facial masks for me. Would you like one set?”
Baffled, Helen looked at her sister.
Hannah fiercely shot Helen a glance to subdue her.
“Hannah, you’re too kind! I appreciate the thought, but please keep the masks. I still have my own
stash of them that I haven’t been able to finish using. It would be greedy for me to take yours as well,”
Lyna said.