Chapter 22 A Bond Unbreakable
Chapter 22 A Bond Unbreakable
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Chester didn’t understand their conversation, so he had no idea why Amelia was suddenly so emotional.
“She’s lying! Hmph! You’re useless! If Madam Rebecca were here, she’d stand up for me!”
Amelia blinked in surprise, glancing at the boy.
She had spent time with Chester before, but back when Hannah was still around, he had been polite and well–mannered–everyone adored him. Now, though…
“Mr. Chester, I think you’re being unfair to Mrs. Ford-”
“Ugh, stop talking about her! I want Fravagne food! I’m hungry!”
Seeing that he refused to communicate, Amelia sighed and relented. “Alright, let’s eat first.”
Meanwhile, Ethan’s voice broke the silence in the taxi. “Mom, I believe you.”
Hannah paused, surprised. “Believe me?”
Ethan hugged her tightly, his expression serious.
“I believe you’re the one who funded that lady.”
Warmth spread through Hannah’s heart. She gently ruffled his hair. “Why?”
Ethan straightened his back, his face determined.
“Because something that important–Mom wouldn’t lie about it!”
Hannah was caught off guard.
“You understood what we were talking about?”
Ethan nodded firmly. “When I was at the orphanage, many kind people came to visit us. They were all good people, just like you, Mom!”
Hannah’s breath hitched.
Orphanage?
Wasn’t Ethan Taylor’s son? So how had he lived in an orphanage?
“Ethan, were you raised in an orphanage? Then why do you call Taylor ‘Mom‘?”
Ethan tilted his face up, his eyes filled with admiration.
“Taylor adopted me. The orphanage director told me Taylor was a good person, so I would be good too.”
As he spoke, his voice wavered.
“But Taylor died, and now they want to send me back. Mom, I don’t want to go back. The other kids there used to hit me.”
Tears welled up as he clung to her.
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“Mom, please don’t send me back.”
Hannah’s heart ached.
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“You’re my precious baby. I would never send you away! From now on, we’ll rely on each other, okay?”
Ethan nodded solemnly.
“Mom, I’m going to grow into a strong man and protect you!”
Amelia’s words earlier had left a shadow in his heart.
He needed to grow up fast. If anyone dared to bully his mom again, he’d make sure they regretted it!
Hannah smiled, deeply comforted.
She had once feared that Taylor’s relatives might try to take Ethan away.
But now that she knew his real background, she felt a strange sense of relief.
Only now did she realize-
It wasn’t Ethan who couldn’t live without her.
It was her who couldn’t live without him.
When they got home, a feeling stirred within her. She painted a portrait of herself and Ethan together and hung it in their home.
After putting Ethan to sleep, she focused on her design work.
The next morning, after submitting her final drafts to Audrey, she received her first official compliment since joining Whitmore Group.
Audrey even held a department meeting, using Hannah’s designs as the standard for others to follow.
She had only been here for a few days, yet she was already being praised so highly–naturally, it attracted a lot of jealous stares.
But Hannah didn’t care. She simply thanked Audrey and requested leave.
“My son’s preschool is having a parent–child sports event. I promised him I’d be there.”
Audrey flipped through her planner.
“That works. I was supposed to accompany the CEO to a ribbon–cutting ceremony, but for some reason, it was postponed a week. In that case, I can cover for you.”
She grabbed a pen and signed off on Hannah’s leave request.
“Hannah, your dark circles are showing. Did you stay up all night working?”
Hannah chuckled sheepishly. “I’m just trying to keep up.”
Audrey laughed. “I like your attitude. You’re determined, and I appreciate that. You’ll come to the ribbon- cutting ceremony too.”
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Hannah hesitated. “But I-”
“Don’t refuse. You’re talented, and talent should be rewarded. Besides, the CEO has a good impression of you. You’ll also be in charge of designing the new golf club lounge.”
Hannah’s eyes widened.
“Audrey, I do want to prove myself and gain recognition, but that project is huge. I can’t handle it alone.”
Audrey smiled knowingly.
“Then choose a team to work with you.”
Hannah could hardly believe it. “I get to choose?”
“That’s right. But be careful–if any of your team members mess up, I won’t go easy on them.”
Hannah didn’t hesitate any longer. She quickly selected a few teammates.
Audrey immediately announced it to the department. Those chosen were people Hannah got along with.
Meanwhile, those who had mocked her before were left kicking themselves in regret.
With this, Hannah had officially secured her place at Whitmore Group.
At a restaurant across from Ford Group, Rebecca sat across from Christian, repeatedly reminding him that her birthday was coming up.
Christian paused, then signaled his assistant to retrieve a diamond necklace from the car.
