THE HEART OF THE SUPER STAR

Hannah Kinghams held her mother's liver biopsy test results in her hands. Her whole world collapsed as she saw the words "liver cancer" on the test sheet. She was speechless, just looking at her mother, Meryl Kingham, who was slowly withering away by the window.

Meryl wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes. Meryl's eyes cooled with each breath she took. Meryl said slowly, trying to get Hannah to catch up with her every word: "Are you going to listen to me now, Hannah? We have only one way left. If you refuse to be a surrogate for their family, where will I get the money to treat this disease? Hannah Kinghams: "Do you want me to die?"

Hannah sobbed. She ran out of the hospital room, not believing the words her mother had just said. She felt like her mother was trying to put all the pressure on her.

Hannah was still a young girl, and her mother's terrible cancer had closed the hopes of a happy future for her and her mother. Hannah did not dare face this painful truth.

Everyone at the hospital looked at her and gossiped. Hannah stopped at a large phoenix tree at the end of the hospital yard. She looked up at the long, cold corridors and felt helpless. She secretly prayed to God to let her enjoy the feeling of happiness like other people, even if it was just for a short time.

Inside the hospital room, Meryl sat down on the bed. She sighed, wiping her tears once more. Meryl often cried in solitude, facing the cold white wall. She held the medical records in her hand and suddenly smiled, her smile full of pain.

Meryl was over forty years old, and she had experienced nothing but suffering. Her daughter was the happiest thing God had given her. Meryl's words that she had spoken to her daughter just now didn't come from her heart, but she didn't dare to face Hannah with the truth.

Meryl's hands clenched the sheets. The nurse saw her and gently touched her shoulder. The nurse's eyes showed deep sympathy, not pity. The nurse advised her to rest and get some sleep. The nurse believed that sleep is a form of psychological therapy that can make patients less tired.

Meryl looked at the nurse and said: "If I wake up and I can solve all my problems, I'd be happy, but... now the thing I'm most afraid of is waking up."

Hannah sat down and sighed , unable to stop the tears that continued to flow. Hannah and her mother have been together for almost twenty years. They had never been apart, much less quarreled. Hannah , although stubborn, had never bothered her mother.

It had always been that way, but ever since her mother got sick, she and her mother argued daily. Every day, Hannah and her mother slept with their faces full of tears.

It all started when Meryl Kinghams forced her to be a surrogate mother for the Monte family. And, of course, Hannah Kingham completely disagreed with her mother's suggestion.

Hannah always felt weird because her mother wasn't someone who needed money to do those things. Even with a part-time job, Meryl didn't want to let Hannah go, but Hannah didn't know why her mom wanted her to be a surrogate.

It was not until today that Hannah Kinghams learned she needed money to treat liver cancer. Hannah did not want to be a young mother without a husband and no custody of her children, but even more, she did not want her mother to die from cancer. She felt miserable and painful in this life.

Meryl is a single mother who sacrificed her beautiful youth for an evil man. Meryl had to give up all her dreams to become a young mother and raise her to where she is today. Those things made Hannah feel bad when she vehemently refused to provide surrogacy. Meryl's life is now in the palm of Hannah's hand.

Thinking of this, Hannah felt pity and blamed herself for being an evil, selfish daughter. She clutched a corner of her shirt, biting her lip until it bled to hold back a choked sob, when Hannah heard footsteps coming towards her.

A heavy sigh came from a woman: "What if Meryl won't let her daughter carry the surrogate? I worry too much! I don't want to see anyone else at all. "

A deep male voice sounded as if to soothe the woman: "Could it be there is no one else? Don't worry . Everything will be okay. I only regret that Hannah Kingham is beautiful and gentle. Finding a girl like that is also very difficult. I also really like little Hannah! But I believe Hannah will understand us.

At that moment, Hannah Kingham realized that these people were the Monte family,who went to find her mother. Mariah Monte's wife, and her husband, Lavian Monte.

They wanted her to be the surrogate for their son. Hannah judged both of them to be extremely kind, but she also had some difficulty in making her decision.

Hannah: 'Their son is alive, but they must find a surrogate. Shouldn't they just find a wife or girlfriend for him? Or does he have a physiological problem? Or he doesn't like women.'

When Hannah Kinghams and the Montes met, she had a lot of questions, most of them about their mysterious son. Hannah's endless train of thought was interrupted by the woman.

She said: "That's what I'm worried about. There is no shortage of surrogate mothers, but the one who pleases us is not easy to find. Or let me convince Meryl one more time. If Meryl is in trouble, we can help her. With me, our family and the Hannah Kinghams are destined for each other. "

Hannah hesitated. She didn't know what to do. There was a voice in her head that kept urging her to get up and accept Mr. Lavian Monte and Mrs. Mariah Monte. But Hannah was still a little sacred and hesitant.

After thinking for a while, Hannah suddenly remembered her mother and the results of her mother's liver biopsy. Hannah's mother's health hasn't been good lately, and Hannah noticed that her mother's gaze was getting more and more distant. Hannah's mother's hands were increasingly shaky, and her steps were no longer as steady as before.

Those images today continued to haunt Hannah so terribly that she couldn't stand it. Hannah's mind was about to explode, and her chest was heavy again. Hannah didn't want to regret it for the rest of her life. This was a crucial choice where both the heart and mind of Hannah Kingham were in conflict.

Hannah Kinghams turned around and approached Mr. Lavian Monte and Mrs. Mariah Monte, which surprised them.

Hannah took a deep breath and clenched her fists. She struggled to stay on her feet, looked at them, and said: "I agree! I agree to be a surrogate for your son. But... on one condition that you must advance half the amount to me.

Hannah Kingham's gaze was fierce and determined. It made Mr. Lavian Monte realize a miraculous change was blooming in the bottom of her eyes.

Mr. Lavian Monte and Mrs. Mariah Monte looked at each other and immediately smiled happily. Then, for ease of communication, they took her to a cafe near the hospital.

Mariah Monte was the first to speak up: "You have to think carefully because this is no joke, Hannah Kinghams. And I must tell you in advance, the requirements from our side are as follows. First, you won't have the right to keep the baby. Second, you must have a son. If the first baby is a girl, you must continue to carry the second child. Of course, for every child, we will give you money. Third, during pregnancy, we will arrange a VIP room in the hospital's obstetrics department. You will have to stay there temporarily until the baby is born, and then you can go home. Do you understand? "

Hannah looked sad. She nodded slightly. At this point, all of Mariah Monte's conditions must be something she needs to compromise on.

Hannah: "I got it."

Mr. Lavian Monte saw that the tip of Hannah's nose and ears were red. He sighed softly and said, "Hannah Kinghams, can I ask you something? Why did you change your mind so quickly? Didn't you vehemently oppose this the other day? "

Hannah Kinghams tried to keep her hands from shaking. She brought the coffee with milk to her lips and took a sip. The bitter taste on the tip of her tongue lingers in the back of her throat.

Hannah Kingham pursed her lips as she looked at Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte. "Currently," Hannah said, "I need money."

Mariah Monte was a little disappointed when she heard Hannah's answer. Mariah did not think Hannah would fall for money, but Mariah accepted.

Mariah Monte was a little disappointed when she heard Hannah's answer.

Because everyone will have to bow and kneel before money, it possesses such terrible magical power that, directly or indirectly, it affects each person's soul in this life very profoundly. It was Mariah Monte who best understood that principle.

Mariah Monte: "Okay, it's good. To be frank, I like it. This is a commitment. Please read it carefully before signing. I don't want us to have to go to court later... there are many things to be careful of."

Hannah Kinghams did not want to disclose other things to Mariah Monte and Mr. Lavian Monte. Hannah wants to keep everything about her mother a secret.

Mariah Monte took the pledge from her handbag and gave it to Hannah Kinghams. Hannah looked at Mr. Lavian Monte and Mrs. Mariah Monte and read them through. At that moment, Hannah just wanted to get up and run out of the cafe.

Fear and responsibility intertwined inside Hannah. Worry and love also blended to form a mixture of feelings that tormented Hannah.

The emotions on Hannah Kinghams' face were all seen by Mr. Lavian Monte. He had the feeling that behind this sudden decision was a terrible cause for Hannah Kinghams.

Mariah Monte is so focused on results that she doesn't care about Hannah Kinghams. Hannah's whole body trembled like a cold. She calmly grabbed the pen in her hand and signed. The handwriting was neat and clear as if to plunge Hannah Kinghams into the depths of pain.

Ms. Mariah Monte and Mr. Lavian Monte reread the commitment, looked at each other, and smiled, satisfied. Mariah Monte unhesitatingly took a bundle of money from her purse and handed it to Hannah Kinghams.

Mariah Monte: "This is three hundred thousand dollars. I advance half for you, three hundred thousand US dollars, the rest when the baby is born, I will give it to you. Tomorrow, at eight o'clock, I will come here to see you. I hope you will keep your promise. I have to go now. See you again."

Hannah Kinghams bowed her head, saying goodbye to them. Mariah and Lavian walked out of the cafe. Mr. Lavian Monte looked back at Hannah Kinghams and saw Hannah's shoulders shaking. Maybe Hannah was crying.

He gently grabbed Mariah Monte's arm and turned his gaze to Hannah Kinghams to signal her. Mariah Monte also watched him.

Mariah: "I didn't expect Hannah to be so outspoken. But well, at least that way, I wouldn't feel guilty about Hannah and her mother. It is true... there are many things that the surface cannot judge."

Lavian Monte shook his head and said, "I don't think Hannah is like that. There's something wrong. Well, let's go home. I still have to talk to the demon at home."

Mrs. Mariah and Mr. Lavian sighed as they remembered their difficult son. What happened today is entirely your fault. Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte's son is Dakian Monte. A brilliant heir to the Monte family estate passed down for four generations.

But more than that, Dakien is one of the most brilliant actors - singers. They got into the car and sped away, leaving Hannah Kinghams alone in the coffee shop.

More than thirty minutes later, Hannah Kinghams returned to her mother's hospital room. Hannah's every step seemed to be held by the ground to the point of being unable to move. Hannah Kinghams was flustered, having the money in her hand like a fool.

Everyone continued to look at Hannah, but perhaps they were too used to it. In the hospital, all shapes and sizes, thousands of people, so many circumstances, so many fates passed. There are specials, there is silence, but in general, they are only related to money and health.

The conflicted relationship between them makes people increasingly confused about their own lives.

Hannah Kinghams had just stepped into the room when Meryl saw the money in her hand. Meryl happily guessed that Hannah had agreed to be a surrogate for the Monte family. Because after Hannah left, the couple Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte came to convince Meryl again.

Hannah Kinghams looked at her mother's joyful attitude, making her feel even sourer. Hannah gave her money and said with tears in her eyes.

Hannah: "Mom, hurry up and pay the hospital bills. Tomorrow, the baby has to be at the place Lavian and Mariah have arranged, so I can't be pregnant and take care of you simultaneously."

As soon as Meryl took the money, Hannah gripped Meryl's hand tightly, her eyes red and watery. Hannah tried to speak in a very firm and coherent voice.

Hannah: "I traded this baby for your health, so at all costs, you must get well soon."

Meryl: "Don't worry, I can take care of myself."

After saying that, Meryl took the money and went out. Hannah burst into tears inside. Meryl stood outside, her heart aching, speechless. She could only wipe her tears and pretend she didn't hear.

Meryl has lived in a lie all her life, so today, she hopes this is the last lie she has to endure. Meryl left the hospital room and didn't come back until late afternoon, two boxes of delicious and hot lunch in her hands. Meryl placed it in front of Hannah and urged her to eat.

Hannah Kinghams stared at her mother and burst into tears: "Mom, you should keep your money for medical care! You do not take this money to spend on me. You want me to eat this meal? This meal was bought with the same money I would have to sell my child?"

Meryl was dumbfounded when she heard her say that. Meryl wondered if she had intentionally pushed Hannah too hard. Hannah never opposed or resisted her grandmother from childhood to adulthood, even though she was a stubborn child.

Meryl looked at Hannah, placed the lunch box on top of the bedside cabinet, and whispered a few words softly, comforting her daughter, who was huddled under the blankets. Meryl sat down beside Hannah Kinghams and spoke.

Meryl: "I bought this meal with my money. Let's eat together, and I bought your favorite dish."

Hannah and Grandma looked at each other. The whole hospital room fell silent into the sobs of mother and daughter. Meryl's originally dark skin had turned gray from fatigue, and thoughts piled up, creating deep lines on her face.

Hannah felt that her health was getting weaker and weaker rapidly. Perhaps the illness had not stopped yet. It was tormenting and tormenting her every hour, every minute.

Hannah sighed. She secretly looked at her mother, who was still eating. Hannah understood Meryl's thoughts, feeling even more strange with what Meryl was showing on the outside. Hannah quietly pretended not to see the silent emotions writhing in her heart.

At that moment, at the house of Mr. Lavian Monte and Mrs. Mariah Monte. A horrible scene occurred when their son - Dakien Monte, learned that his grandparents voluntarily asked for a surrogate for him. Dakien Monte went straight to the living room from his private room.

Dakien's handsome face was etched with anger to the extreme. Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte have never seen this expression in their son.

Dakien snarled: "How do you think you can do such a shocking thing? Six hundred thousand US dollars is not a small amount. But most importantly, I don't want to have children, and I don't want to get married. At least for the moment!"

Mariah Monte grimaced at Dakien Monte and said, "You bastard! How old are you? All day long, you just put on a devilish face and don't care about family matters. I know you want to focus on your career, but you must also consider your parents, right? I'm old, and I also need a grandchild to carry and carry on for my family."

Dakien: "Mom, I'm still young. It is unnecessary to get married and have children at this time."

Dakien Monte huffed, fidgeting with Mariah Monte's determined gaze. Dakien Monte knew how hard it was to convince her right now.

Dakien Monte had to turn to Mr. Lavian Monte. Dakien Monte's pleading eyes made Mr. Lavian Monte couldn't help but laugh.

Lavian told Dakien: "Anyway, that girl took the money. If you don't want to get married, I don't care anymore, but I also need a grandchild. As long as I have a grandson, you can do anything you want, and I don't care about you."

Dakien: "Dad...does it have to be like that?"

Dakien Monte was depressed. He buried his face in his hands. Dakien Monte got up and went to his room dejectedly and said.

Dakien: "If you say so, then I have no choice. But don't expect me to have any relationship with that girl."

Mr. Lavian Monte and Mrs. Mariah Monte looked at each other and smiled happily. Both realized they were winners. As always, Dakien Monte has always been condescending, accepting everything in family arguments.

Even so, Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte never made any unreasonable demands on him. They know that Dakien Monte is a good guy and want the best for him. Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte saw Dakien Monte's sad, frustrated look and felt half happy, half afraid.

Dakien Monte returned to his room and went to the balcony to sit down quietly in the sound of the night. His phone vibrated softly, the alarm that he had set. Every day he waited until this hour and then silently opened his phone to look at the message that appeared more than three years ago.

'Wait for me, Dakien Monte. I'll be back.'

Dakien has been waiting for more than three years, not missing a single day. Lavian and Mariah watched Dakien tirelessly wait for someone to arrive.

Neither of them knew who Dakien was waiting for, they only vaguely realized that it was a crush that Dakien had known for a long time since he was in high school.

But neither of them dared to advise Dakien. This seemed to be his reverse scale that no one could touch. That night, Dakien stayed up all night,smoking

On Hannah's ' side, she was put in a hospital room that Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte had arranged. After many check ups on her body and health, the doctor began to carry out surrogacy measures.

Although Hannah was extremely worried, watching the monte' s always take care of her, she and her mother were at ease.

The lengthy health checks also made Hannah fatigued. During the first test, Her' condition was not good, so she had to wait for another half a month to stabilize her self.

The Montes were very caring, sending their maids to bring food to Hannah and her mother daily. Although Meryl refused many times, they never skipped any meals. Even the food that was delivered was still very hot.

Finally came the second health check. Just as the Montes expected, everything went very well, and the doctor also agreed to allow Hannah Kinghams to be a surrogate.

The doctor also advised Hannah and her mother to relax. In addition, the doctor carefully advised about a few things to ensure the success rate of the surrogacy. Hannah's mother felt something off in the doctor's words. A woman's instincts urged Meryl to look for the meaning behind those words.

That night, Meryl was restless,she was waiting impatiently outside the hospital room. Meryl stepped out into the hallway, her feet roaming the cold streets of the hospital.

She stopped outside the room where a greasy white light was streaming from a crack in the door. The sound of the conversation inside caught her attention.

Meryl stood outside the room, overhearing the Montes talking to the doctor who was treating her. Lavian Monte's voice was a little irritated.

Lavian Monte: "Is it okay to do it like this?"

Mariah Monte's voice was angry: "Hannah won't know anyway. What are you worried about? The most important thing is still our grandson, do you understand?"

The doctor sighed and said: "To ensure the success rate, this is the best way. Donor eggs are not healthy, and we can only count on Hannah. You also know these things are beyond my control."

Meryl, standing nearby, heard everything. Moments later, when Lavian Monte and Mariah Monte left the room, Meryl silently watched the two of their backs disappear, but involuntarily a smile appeared on her lips.

Meryl returned to the ward in a terrible mood. The smile on her face was no longer the same. She began to think about what she had heard from the conversation between Lavian, Mariah, and the doctor.

They not only wanted Her daughter to be a surrogate but also wanted to use her eggs to fertilize them. That's exactly what Meryl was curious about. Meryl tensed when she saw the tired face of Hannah sleeping soundly.

Meryl ruffled and touched Hannah's hair, stroking her furrowed brows. She smiled, wondering what she had done for Hannah so far.

In the end, Meryl could only sigh and accept reality, and that there was no way to turn back time. Meryl took Hannah's hand gently, kissing it softly.

Meryl felt the calluses that were hidden in Hannah's skin. The hard days, anyway, will end with My mistakes: "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Mariah Monte and Lavian Monte were in the ward the next day again. Hannah Kinghams' mother felt that neither of them had changed their act and continued to treat Hannah well.

There was anger in Meryl's heart, but it was difficult to express. What Meryl heard from the mouths of Mariah and Mr. Lavian Monte made her feel disgusted. But either way, Meryl had no right to judge them.

It was Meryl who pushed Hannah into their evil hands. The last attempts of a mother like Meryl for Hannah made it impossible for Meryl to turn everything back to how it was.

Meryl looked at Hannah and thought: "This is your final trial ."

With each passing week, Hannah felt each change inside her body. Hannah's mother also often came to take care of her. Her mother often said the Montes were good people, so they were well prepared. Hannah did not lack anything. She knew Mr. and Mrs. Monte were always good to the child in her womb, not to Hannah herself.

That's because when she craves food, they can only buy foods that are good for the fetus, but Hannah never gets to enjoy her favorite foods.

Everyone told Hannah that she was well taken care of by her in-laws, but no one understood the reason .

These story also reached Lavian and Mariah Monte. To prevent others from having a wrong image of the Monte family, they had to beg Dakien to visit Hannah at the hospital.

They were afraid that people would investigate and find out that Hannah was the one they hired as a surrogate. Finally, after many unsuccessful protests, Dakien had to go to the hospital to visit Hannah. But when Dakien entered the room, he found no one.

Dakien looked around, still holding a giant fruit basket. He gently placed it on the bedside cabinet and quickly walked out.

Suddenly, a middle-aged woman stood before the door to prevent him from passing. She looked at him suspiciously, and said, "What are you doing here? Want to kidnap pregnant women or children?"

Dakien Monte vehemently denied it: "No! No! I am the husband of..."

Dakien didn't know what to say to get her to go away, so he claimed to be Hannah's husband. That woman stopped. Her judgmental eyes also softened somewhat, making Dakien feel a sigh of relief.

But suddenly, she frowned, glared at Dakien, and asked: "Whose husband? Hannah Kinghams' husband?"

Dakien Monte nodded vigorously and said: "Yes! Yes! I am the husband of Hannah Kinghams!"

The middle-aged woman smiled scornfully and then suddenly scolded Dakien Monte heavily: "What kind of husband are you! Pregnant women are usually very miserable, and you don't care about Hannah. You're a husband, but you treat her like that. I finally see how unfortunate Hannah is to marry a husband like you."

Dakien Monte, full of panic, could only hide his face not daring to talk back. Moments later, Hannah Kinghams and her mother returned to the room to learn of Dakien Monte's appearance earlier.

Both were very surprised. Hannah's ' mother was about to run after Dakien, but Hannah stopped her.

Hannah said: "We won't see each other in this life anyway. What's the point of knowing each other? Mom, take your time and rest."

Things went smoothly after that, but Hannah realized her mother's condition was worsening. She noticed Meryl's coughs getting worse, and Meryl's body getting weaker.

Sometimes, she watched Meryl sleep and felt she couldn't breathe anymore. Despite Hannah's constant questioning, Meryl insisted that she was fine and often blamed it on the chemotherapy's side effects.

Hannah heard and did not continue to look into it, but was increasingly worried. The days were calm and the wind outside blew the old phoenix trees into her room.

Hannah had always wanted to open the window to let the sun and wind in. However, her mother disagrees because of the health of her and her unborn child.

In the first ultrasound, the doctor implicitly signaled that the fetus was a boy with a rather witty statement: "The baby will wear a tie, wear western shoes, and wear a vest!"

The happiest people were Mariah and Lavian Monte. Hannah reached out to touch the ultrasound screen, then turned to the attending physician and asked if he could get her a fetal ultrasound picture. However, Mariah had implicitly signaled not to accept this, so he could only find a way to evade it.

The doctor said, "I'm so sorry, but I can't help you, Hannah Kinghams. This is not something within my jurisdiction."

Hannah understood, so she quietly returned to her room and told her mother everything. That night, Meryl went to the doctor's office to talk to him.

Meryl burst into the room without knocking.