the Harrison family residence. It w

y were evident in its beauty and upkeep. A few luxury cars parked in the g

Her heart was pounding uncontrollably, but she had to keep

help in covering John's hospital expenses. If Hannah h

he stood motionless at the intricately carved w

the threshold with a thin smile. "M

awkwardly and

e, fol

g parts of the walls. The house had an earthy feel, mostly cream with touc

doors before Edward opened two glass d

soft brick-colored cushions were on the right. Decorated with hanging

ning table. Hannah spotted a man sitting i

ss Hannah has arrived,"

feel sorry for Alden, who looked somewhat messy and unkempt. He had an unshaven, thick b

tended her hand. "Hannah Sears, Mr. Alden," she said,

, and with a nod of his chin, he pointed to the

is wasn't what she had imagined when she first met

wo alone," Edward

eave me! Hannah's

f?" Alden as

ha

d sit

ess. Yes, Hannah had heard rumors that the billionaire's son had a bad attitud

en by the table. There was silence between them for several minu

ant to marry you?" Alden'

den, who remained f

worthy of marrying me

ah's throat

iage? Because of the friendship between Maxim and John from t

Hannah briefly. "

of questi

nnah and Alde

et there was a certain beauty in those dark brow

den's lips as he sighed. "So,

your father who

no advantage to offer." Alden rested a cheek on his hand. "

te, she found herself gripping the arm of the chair. She f

she liked it or not, she had to accept all the insults and perhaps even contempt. What good was d

our kindness, Mr. Alden?" Han

and smirked. "Tell me,

ry y

hoose Aspen? I asked that before, didn't I?" Alden laugh

love my

get me wrong. I never cared for the arra

we gettin

sen Aspen. I've already disc

ind. Was her face and appearance so bad that Jeffrey wou

supposed to b

hen he heard Ha

er than you. I don't know if you'r

drained of energy from dealing with such

ou for the rest of my life, I have nothing to offer. If I off

s as if he was undressing Hannah's body, dressed in a cream-color

Alden ordered, so

hat ab

home to your father.

re what to do. Should she kn

omorrow as soon as he wakes up. And a

Alden in disbel