Hannah could feel Oscar's firm gaze on her, but she didn't meet his eyes.
"Let go of my hand if you're sober." She said calmly.
"I'm not sober," Oscar replied, still staring straight at her.
She was getting frustrated with his lies.
"Hannah, sorry about that."
She didn't respond.
"I feel it's stranger, in here." Oscar continued. And that was how he felt inside.
"Um."
Hannah understood his feeling even if he didn't tell her.
"Theodore grew up with me, sometimes, I feel that the relationship between him and me is even deeper than Cian with me. For me, Cian is more of a responsibility, but Theodore is like my brother, he never gives me up." Oscar murmured.
"I understand how you feel."
The same happened between Susan and her as well, even though they hadn't take a risk at the cost of their life yet. Therefore, Hannah also believed that there was something deeper in the relationship between Oscar and Theodore.
"I want to help him, but I know it will only make him feel worse. I felt like helpless when I saw him be sentenced. I don't know what it means to get where I am today." Said Oscar.
"You position makes a difference in people's lives. Don't doubt yourself."
Oscar stared into her eyes and asked, "Do you think I'm important?"
"Um." Hannah nodded. She knew that despite all of his power and influence as a leader in Northfield, there were still things beyond his control, like the death of Cian, the divorce with her and the accident involving Theodore. Oscar wasn't strong enough to protect everyone or capable of anything. But he did make a lot of contributions to the people of this country. At least under his rule, Northfield was in a peaceful and prosperous era.
"He'll come out soon enough," she said optimistically.
"Yes, three years will soon pass. But when Theodore is released, he can't work for me anymore." Said Oscar.
"Theodore is not the only one who can shine by your side. He's still young and has many possibilities. Besides, without him, wouldn't you still have Manuel?" Hannah suggested.
Oscar was still a bit confused since he was dizzy.
"Isn't it a perfect solution for Manuel and Theodore to switch positions?" Hannah said with a smile.
Hannah knew Manuel was unwilling to leave Susan and head for the Capital, neither was he interested in politics, however, that was her revenge on him for that Manuel had set her up to work in Cooper Group again.
"Ah-choo!" Manuel suddenly sneezed on the plane but it wasn't even cold inside the cabin.
"You're clever," Oscar laughed as if he had taken Hannah's suggestion.
One second, two seconds, three seconds...
Hannah did not push him away.
Finally, Oscar couldn't bear it anymore. He opened his mouth and poked into hers. Hannah was almost smothered by his kisses. And she was pressed underneath him. The bedroom was heating up with fervor...
Outside the room.
Max held Salem's hand and went to Oscar's room to find Hannah. Salem was thrilled when he heard that his mom had come back. Max gently pushed open the door. He didn't knock on the door because he didn't want to wake up Oscar who was sleeping. As soon as the door was opened, Max immediately closed it again. He flushed instantly.
Salem was somewhat surprised. He didn't see what happened inside.
Why did Max close it?
"Max, what's wrong?" Salem asked in confusion.
Max took a deep breath and said, "Nothing. Your mom and dad are still sleeping, we can't go disturb them."
"How long do they have to sleep?"
"How long... That depends on how long your dad lasts."
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