Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

The woman walking over wore a caramel-colored overcoat that reached below her

knees and mid-calf black leather boots, looking fashionable.

She saw Hank standing by the pond and waved from a distance. "Hank!"

Hank recognized her and called out with a smile. "Hazel."

Hazel ran up to Hank, glanced at Abby, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then got straight to the point, "Ellin is with you, right?"

"She's in the kitchen," Hank pointed.

"OK, thanks!" Hazel immediately ran towards the kitchen.

Hank turned back to Abby and said, "Come on, let's continue drawing. Look, it should be like this here."

After teaching Abby to draw for a while, he put down the brush. "Abby, you keep drawing slowly. I need to use the restroom."

Abby nodded.noveldrama

As Hank walked into the house, he heard faint voices coming from the kitchen, so he quietly approached.

"Ellin, you really acted impulsively this time. I regret telling you the news that night," Hazel said, deliberately lowering her voice.

Ellin stopped chopping vegetables and said, "I was crazy at the time. I didn't think about the consequences. I just felt that if I didn't do something, there would be no hope left."

Hazel suggested, "Ellin, send the child back and apologize."

Ellin frowned and shook her head hopelessly. "I can't go back. He won't forgive me."

Hazel spoke, "Do you think you can hide the child here forever? The police will come eventually, and your future will be ruined."

Ellin sighed. "My future is already ruined."

Hazel said, "You might risk everything for love, but have you thought about Hank? Don't forget, he only has you."

Hank didn't listen any further and turned to walk outside.

Abby stood in front of the easel, holding the brush with her small hand, painting seriously.

She had a real talent for painting. Hank had given her just a few pointers, and she had already grasped it.

"Abby, you're doing great!" Hank praised as he walked up behind her.

Abby turned her head and gave him a shy smile.

At an age that should be carefree, Abby's smile was rather forced.

Hazel came out of the house shortly after, saying she had to leave immediately. Ellin came out to see her off.

Hank invited her to stay for a meal, but she said she had to rush back to work.

"Ellin, what did Hazel come?" Hank asked, looking at Ellin.

"Nothing, she was just passing by," Ellin said, turning and walking back inside.

Actually, Hank hoped she would tell him everything because he was her brother, her closest person, and he could share her burdens.

But she said nothing. Usually, they chatted during meals, but today was unusually quiet.

After dinner, Hank sat on the couch with Abby to watch cartoons.

When Ellin finished washing the dishes and came out of the kitchen, he called her over. "Ellin, you must be tired. Come sit down and rest for a while."

Ellin sat down and started peeling an orange from the coffee table. She handed one to Abby, who carefully took it and then split it in half, giving one half to Hank.

Hank lovingly patted Abby's head and said thank you.

After a moment of silence, Hank asked, "Ellin, how are things with your boyfriend? I remember you said you would bring him over to meet me sometime."

A flash of panic crossed Ellin's eyes. She picked up another orange to peel. After a long time, she said, "It's just okay."

Hank took out his phone and pulled up a photo. "I still have the photo you sent me of you two. He looks pretty good, but I don't know about his character. But, Ellin, don't be too picky. The most important thing is to find someone who treats you well."

Ellin suddenly stood up. "I just remembered I have clothes in the washing machine. I'll go hang them up."

Watching her retreating figure, Hank sighed lightly and then noticed Abby staring at the photo on his phone.

"Abby, do you know him?" he asked, pointing to the man in the photo.

Abby's eyes turned red, and tears welled up, but she remembered Ellin's warning and just shook her head lightly.

Although Abby didn't say anything, Hank looked at the man in the photo,then at Abby, and seemed to understand something.

Since Hazel's visit, Ellin had become more silent. Every day, she buried herself in work, finding things to do even when there was nothing. Hank felt he could see a deeper pain through her silence.

It was as if she was trapped in an invisible net, knowing she couldn't escape,

stubbornly letting it bind her, neither resisting nor surrendering.

It rained all night, but the next day was bright and sunny.

After breakfast, Hank packed his drawing board and took Abby out.

"Where are you going?" Ellin asked.

Hank smiled and said, "The weather is nice, so I'm taking Abby to the hill for some sketching."

Ellin glanced at Abby. Abby had been very obedient these past few days, so she said, "Come back early."

Hank nodded and took Abby's hand, heading towards the small path behind the hill. This path was rarely used, so it was overgrown with weeds. Because it had rained the night before, the path was slippery, and Abby almost fell several times.

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Hank put the drawing board on Abby's back and then carried her.

Halfway up the hill, Hank started coughing uncontrollably.

"Hank, are you okay? Put me down, I can walk by myself," Abby said considerately.

Hank put Abby down, his face red from coughing, but he reassured her. "I'm fine." After resting for a while, he took her hand and continued walking. They climbed to the top of the hill and then descended, eventually reaching a road behind the hill. After a while, a bus passed by. Hank waved, and the bus stopped. He took Abby's hand and got on the bus.

Abby watched the village scenery gradually recede and curiously asked, "Hank, aren't we going to draw? Why are we taking a bus? Where are we going?"

Hank held her and said gently, "Don't be afraid. Ellin and I are not bad people. We won't hurt you."

Starlight City.

These past few days, Richard had been waiting for news from the police while searching on his own.

He hadn't been to the company for several days, putting everything on hold.

He had contacted Ellin's agent and company, as well as Hazel.

Hazel had joined Skyline International Corporation at Ellin's request, as he knew she was her cousin.

But Hazel didn't know her whereabouts, and neither the company nor the agent had much information about her. They didn't even know her real name, only that Ellin was her stage name.

Hecontacted actors who had worked with Ellin and her close friends, but none of them knew where she was.

It was as if she had vanished into thin air.

Thinking back, when he first found out Sophie was pregnant, he had repeatedly asked her to get an abortion, but she refused.

At that time, he not only had no expectations for the child but even disliked her, thinking she would be a burden.

But now, Abby had become an irreplaceable part of his heart, though he couldn't pinpoint when it started.

After another fruitless search, Richard returned to Skyline International Corporation, exhausted.

This was his first time back at the company since Abby went missing.

Just as he sat down to review the accumulated documents, he suddenly received a call from the police saying they had a lead.

Instantly, all his fatigue vanished. He stood up from his chair, grabbed his coat, and rushed out.

As he walked out of his office, his female assistant approached him. "Mr. Windsor,

there's a gentleman insisting on seeing you."

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"I don't have time right now." Richard continued walking towards the elevator.

The assistant said, "I told him that, but he insisted, saying you would regret not seeing him."

Before she could finish, the elevator doors closed.

Richard wasn't swayed by her words because, at that moment, nothing was more important than Abby.

The elevator reached the first floor, and Richard walked out. After a few steps, he suddenly stopped.

Not far away, a small figure with outstretched arms was running towards him-it was

Abby.

Abby yelled, "Daddy!"

In the lobby, employees greeted him, but he heard none of it, only Abby's clear voice calling "Daddy."

He squatted down and caught Abby as she ran into his arms, holding her tightly.

It wasn't an illusion; Abby was really back.

At that moment, the employees witnessing this scene were stunned. Wasn't their CEO single? But the little girl called him Daddy? Everyone was shocked.

Richard ignored the looks he was getting. He picked Abby up, kissed her repeatedly, and his eyes grew moist.

He wanted to announce to the world that Abby was his daughter, his little princess. After the initial joy, he quickly called Sophie to share the good news.

After hanging up, he asked, "Abby, how did you get back?"

Abby turned and pointed not far away, "Hank brought me back."

Richard followed her gaze and saw a clean-cut young man.

Hank had just witnessed their reunion and was deeply moved.

Hank finally saw Abby's radiant smile, the one he had hoped to see but hadn't.

He felt he had done the right thing.

At the same time, news came that Ellin had been arrested.

Hank wasn't surprised because he knew that justice would eventually prevail.

He was sad because Ellin was his only sister, the one who loved him the most. The next day, Richard met Ellin at the police station.