Delayed Regrets: He Regretted Only After Her Death-Chapter 106: First Intimate Encounter

Hotel lobby.

Tiana Linden looked up at Daniel Linden.

Shouldn’t she blame Daniel Linden?

Even if she wasn’t James Linden’s biological daughter.

But she and Daniel share the same mother.

The same blood runs through their veins.

Yet, to ensure Vivian Linden could smoothly marry Aiden Grant, Daniel not only sent her to Harvey Patton’s bed.

In the end, he wouldn’t even give her a life-saving box of medicine.

If it weren’t for Hector Chaucer, she would have died in the emergency room three months ago.

Her most precious daughter, Daisy, would have long become a pitiful child without a mother.

She didn’t just blame him.

She hated him.

Hated him so much that she could never forgive him in this lifetime.

She snorted cynically and retorted:

"Daniel Linden, do you have a problem in the head to be so unaware of yourself?"

"Incidentally, your dearest sister Vivian Linden and brother-in-law Aiden Grant, they both studied medicine."

"Let them have a good look at your head."

"Tiana, Vivian is not my sister." Daniel replied, gripping Tiana’s hand, "Aiden has already sorted it out..."

Before he could finish speaking, his arm was grabbed by Hector Chaucer.

In an instant, it felt like Daniel’s bones were about to shatter.

Hiss...

Yet Daniel didn’t wrinkle his brow at all.

Enduring the pain, he looked at Hector Chaucer, "Hector, let me say a few words to my sister, I beg you."

Hector did not release his grip.

Steely and grim, his entire face radiated intimidation from its calmness.

The apparent gentleness of his hold made it impossible for Daniel to break free.

"Every word you say will tear Tiana’s wounds wide open."

"If you truly care for her, be sensible and don’t linger in front of her."

That was Hector’s warning.

Didn’t Daniel already know?

His sister Tiana hated him.

Hated him so much that every time she saw him, her wounds were torn open again and again.

The things he did in the past, indeed, were worse than that of animals and were appalling to heaven and earth.

"But, Hector, Tiana and I are still brother and sister."

"Between siblings, even if the bones are broken, the tendons remain connected."

"I should at least have a chance to make amends."

Perhaps it was his words that made Hector very dissatisfied.

Hector tightened his grip.

The piercing bone pain left Daniel enduring it, looking again toward Tiana.

"Tiana, your brother truly knows he was wrong."

"He will never let you suffer any grievance in the future."

"Trust your brother, today Dad and I are prepared to..."

Tiana interrupted firmly:

"Daniel Linden, your Tiana died on the operating table three months ago."

"Today, Hector and I are here to do something."

"Once it’s done, we’ll leave."

Her icy gaze withdrew from Daniel and landed on Hector’s rugged and stern face; it only then showed a sliver of warmth, "Hector, let’s go in."

Upon hearing this, Hector released Daniel.

Hiss... Only then did Daniel massage his near-breaking hand bones.

The man’s strength was too immense!

Just a gentle pinch felt like breaking bones.

But he quickly chased after them in big strides.

In front, Tiana and Hector were blocked by Aiden Grant again.

Standing side by side, Tiana and Hector left Aiden at a loss for words for how he felt.

Clearly, he knew Tiana and Hector were innocent.

It was he who had always misunderstood them.

But at this moment, with Tiana standing before Hector like a bird seeking protection,

Aiden felt an overwhelming jealousy.

His chest felt a surge of sourness and congestion.

The air suddenly turned thin.

The once-bright hotel lobby seemed to grow dim, suffocating like a living hell.

The pair standing side by side seemed a perfect match, talented and beautiful.

Yet Aiden’s face remained composed and calm.

His gaze fixed on Tiana, he said:

"Uncle Linden and Daniel have already learned of Vivian Linden’s identity."

"I discovered that the paternity test report between you and Uncle Linden back then was tampered with by Vivian Linden and Sharon Sullivan."

"Tiana, you are truly the real heiress of The Linden Family."

"Tiana, I’ve let you be wronged all these years."

This should’ve been cleared up for Tiana when Vivian replaced her.

At that time, he was too negligent.

Utterly unworthy of being Tiana’s boyfriend.

"Tiana, you can return to The Linden Family openly and rightfully now."

His tone was steady and weighty.

Finally, he did something meaningful for Tiana.

Yet he still felt guilt towards Tiana.

"Tiana, after you return to The Linden Family, the three of us can live well together."

"Let me make it up to you and Daisy."

He stated this as an affirmative statement.

Not a question.

Not seeking permission.

The implication was that making it up to them was a necessity.

To Tiana, it was nothing but a joke.

An outrageous joke!

She felt beyond angry.

This man, as always, remained conceited.

Appearing dignified and talented.

He even wore the suit she gave him on his twenty-sixth birthday today.

It must be said, the dark purple suit was kept by him in excellent condition.

As good as new.

Exactly like the time he first wore it on his twenty-sixth birthday.

Even his hairstyle perfectly matched that from six years ago.

The entire luxurious hotel lobby glistened enough.

Standing under the shimmering lights, Aiden balanced gracefully between flamboyant charm and steady maturity.

It seemed as if the splendor of the entire hotel was overshadowed by his presence.

But at this moment, Tiana Linden did not look at Aiden Grant with the same admiration and love as she did six years ago.

Her gaze lingered on Aiden Grant only so briefly that he almost did not notice it.

Catching this, Aiden Grant’s calm and composed demeanor was nearly swallowed by pain.

His Tiana no longer wanted to look at him even once!

Even though he wore her favorite suit, she didn’t spare him a glance.

None of the things he said received any response from Tiana Linden.

She simply turned her eyes to Hector Chaucer beside her.

A smile appeared in her eyes.

"Hector, have you noticed that some people look so ostentatious and hideous in a purple suit?"

Hector Chaucer: Is this woman deliberately provoking Aiden?

Tiana Linden appraised Hector Chaucer’s dark suit with great admiration:

"Hector, you look better."

"Your suit looks very appropriate."

"But you, with your rugged handsomeness, that iron-blooded tough aura, are so masculine."

"You must look good in anything."

She was speaking the truth.

The style of man Aiden Grant represented, who seemed dazzling and adept between ostentation and calmness, she no longer liked.

No matter how she looked, she just couldn’t like it.

Hector Chaucer looked better!

Standing tall beside her, exuding robust strength.

Just as her friend, he already provided her with immense security.

Her intuition told her that this man, who vowed to repay and treat her as a friend, would never betray their friendship.

No matter how others might slander or sow discord.

Their revolutionary friendship would certainly never develop cracks.

With Hector Chaucer by her side, seeing Aiden Grant didn’t seem to suffocate her chest as much.

She smiled, saying, "Hector, let’s go, we have business to attend to. Once we’re done, you still have to accompany me to have Japanese food!"

It wasn’t until they were dozens of meters away that Hector Chaucer spoke deeply, "Tiana, you can’t just compliment men casually."

Once complimented, you have to take responsibility!

Tiana Linden, stepping in high heels, spoke as she walked:

"I didn’t compliment you casually, I’m telling the truth."

"You really do have that masculine charm in any outfit, very handsome."

"Don’t you know you are known as the most handsome man in Veridia among the socialites?"

Back when she was mingling with the socialite circles as a Lady of The Linden Family, the praises about him were endless.

Whenever there was a party anywhere,

The socialites gathered were certainly discussing Hector Chaucer.

Even though he was just an illegitimate son of The Chaucer Family, not yet the Patriarch Chaucer, there were still numerous socialites who held fantasies about Hector Chaucer as if they were as numerous as a school of fish crossing the river.

Many socialites even said,

If they could spend a night with Hector Chaucer, they’d gladly trade ten years of their life.

Of course, this wasn’t what Tiana Linden thought.

At that time, her eyes were full of Aiden Grant.

This made her overlook the fact that Hector Chaucer far surpassed Aiden Grant in aura and appearance.

What exceeded even more was Hector Chaucer’s character.

While stepping, her high heel accidentally stepped on her dress hem.

"Careful!"

Before falling, Hector Chaucer’s strong arm caught Tiana Linden just in time.

Tiana unexpectedly fell into Hector Chaucer’s arms.

The faint scent of forest herbs from the man, wafted into her nostrils.

The delicate and soft Tiana was almost entirely enveloped by his strong arms.

Her petite face bumped into his chest.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

This man’s heartbeat was so powerful and strong.

Through a suit jacket and the black shirt underneath,

Besides being able to clearly feel Hector Chaucer’s intense and powerful heartbeat,

She could also feel his robust lean chest muscles.

The man’s powerful strength was so clearly perceived by Tiana in his composed demeanor.

Even though she and Hector Chaucer had been friends for over twenty years, at this moment she was a bit flustered.

Her mind seemed stuck.

One thought remained: How could I be so clumsy to fall into someone’s arms just by walking?

Quickly, get up.

It wasn’t until she stood up that she discovered somehow, the heel of her shoe had broken.

Despite being a new pair of shoes she bought for over a thousand bucks,

The quality shouldn’t be this bad.

Ouch... moving a bit, her ankle hurt a lot.

To ease the awkwardness, she forced herself to straighten up.

However, tragically, the long earring hanging by her ear had, at some point, hooked onto Hector Chaucer’s suit button.

They were tightly pressed together without any gap.

Even if Tiana wanted to pull away, she was still completely helpless.

Making another attempt, not only did her ear hurt, but Hector Chaucer’s suit also got a snagged thread.

"Hector, I’m really sorry."

"Let me, don’t rush. If you keep pulling, your earlobe is going to bleed."

...

Aiden Grant and Daniel Linden were left behind.

When they caught up with Hector Chaucer and Tiana Linden, they saw the two tightly embracing.

From Aiden’s angle,

Hector Chaucer, with his head bent, seemed to be kissing Tiana.

A sudden surge of overwhelming jealousy turned his handsome face grim at once.

He strode over to Tiana and Hector.

...

Under the sparkling crystal lamp, Tiana’s earring was finally unhooked by Hector Chaucer.

"Is your ear okay?"

Tiana shook her head.

Her ear was fine, just rather embarrassing.

"Let’s go, got business to take care of."

The pain in her ankle made her walk with a slight limp.

Hector, who was observant, naturally noticed her oddity, "Is your foot hurt? Let me help you over to sit and take a look."

Every step Tiana took, her ankle sent an excruciating pain.

A twisted ankle was no small matter.

With Hector’s assistance, she managed to get to a nearby sofa and sit down.

Hector knelt, "Your ankle’s swollen, let me take off your shoe first."

"Let me do it." At this moment, a male voice sounded behind Hector, who then squatted in front of Tiana, gently holding her ankle.

The hand that held Tiana’s ankle was tightly gripped by Hector Chaucer, "She doesn’t need you."