Take Control of Yourself, Please novel (Anna and Liam)

Chapter 30 Hugging His Woman in Front of Everyone!

Anna could not help but despair when she heard all the things the people in the ward said.

Anna did not expect to see that she had no one who genuinely cared about her.

Nonetheless, she tried her best to maintain a faint smile as she presented an exquisite-looking box to Grandmother Dawson.

"Grandma, I left in a hurry last night and forgot my phone. That's why I didn't contact any of you. This is a birthday present I got for you. See if you like it, Grandma.”

When Amelia saw Anna trying to get on Grandmother Dawson's good side, she instantly sneered, "Anna Hamilton, do you think Grandma will forgive you just because you got her a gift? There's no gift in the world that the Dawson family can't afford, so don't try to curry favor with us!"

Liam's cold eyes darted toward Amelia, making her hold her breath in fear.

His gaze was like an invincible pair of hands choking at Amelia's throat. No one heard a squeak from her after that.

Nicole stared eagerly at the antique box in Anna’s hands. She had no idea what it contained either.

Nicole, too, found Anna's action ridiculous. 'Does she think she can win back Grandmother Dawson's favor with a simple gift?

'How childish of her!'

Chloe was also thrilled with this turn of events. She thought that Anna's pitiable attempt to save herself would surely further ruin Grandmother Dawson’s image of her.

Bryan, too, was curious about the content of the box.

Anna smiled as she gazed at Grandmother Dawson. Slowly, she opened the box...

Everyone in the room inhaled sharply.

A look of surprise emerged in Grandmother Dawson's misty eyes.

In the box was an extremely lifelike wood carving of Jesus Christ. Its body was perfectly proportioned, its expression solemn and peaceful. Even the colors looked smooth and natural. It was as if one could see the divine glow of God on the statuette. It left everyone in awe.

"Could... C-c-could it be..."

Anna gazed at Grandmother Dawson with a sweet smile. In Liam’s eyes, she looked like a cunning little fox.

“That's right, Grandma. It's a statuette of Christ handcrafted by Abbot Alger."

Anna’s smile was as sweet as honey, and her eyes as clear as spring water.

"Impossible! Abbot Alger only carves one statuette every year. The one displayed at the ceremony this year was definitely a different one! Don't try to trick Grandma with a fake statuette!” Amelia snapped out o f her trance. Her astonishment was evident on her face.

Everyone knew that Grandmother Dawson was a devoted follower of Christ and was pious to the bones. Many who aim to please Grandmother Dawson would choose a religious approach.

During her birthday party, many guests gifted her with religious items. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Grandmother Dawson was a huge fan of Abbot Alger's work, but they were terribly difficult to come by. When that year's statuette was once again snatched away at an extortionate price, Grandmother Dawson wallowed in disappointment for a long while.

Anna smiled calmly. "Amelia, you're so knowledgeable in this area. You're right, this isn't the statuette from the ceremony. It took me a month of begging to get Abbot Alger to carve this for me.

"The abbot told me that I am a smart child who is destined for greatness. He praised my determination t o get this for my grandmother-that’s why he agreed t o carve this for me. He told me to return to him at three in the morning. I was afraid of being late, so I

left in a hurry last night."

Anna smiled and continued, "Grandma, I begged for this statuette just for you. I hope you live a long and healthy life."

Grandmother Dawson nodded again and again. She grinned from ear to ear. "There's no mistake that this i s Abbot Alger’s craft! I can recognize his style! Good girl, Anna. You really do love me so. I adore your gift very much."

Grandmother Dawson was unwilling to put it down. " This is the best birthday gift I've ever gotten.”

Hearing that, Amelia glared at Anna with much discontent. She pouted and never said a word again.

Nicole and Chloe had disappointment written all over their faces. They did not expect Anna to bring such a priceless gift for Grandmother Dawson, clearing her name with ease.

Nicole and Chloe exchanged glances. They knew that the situation was not as simple as it seemed.

How could a person they drugged have the energy to drive all the way to a church on a secluded mountain t o see an abbot!

The mother-daughter duo was extremely skeptical. They wondered who was secretly helping Anna from the shadows.

Who could be so skillful that they ruined their elaborate scheme with such ease?

Bryan's expression was finally lightening up. His eyes curved up a little.

In a soft tone, he said to Anna, "Anna, so you were at the church because of Grandma. Why didn't you tell m e? I could've gone with you."

Anna did not reply. She merely maintained her faint smile.

All that while, Liam sat there without uttering a word. I t was as if he was never part of this incident. At that moment, his warm gaze was fixed on Anna. He did not even try to hide his admiration for her.

Liam had merely handed her the statuette and told her it was carved by Abbot Alger. Who would have thought the little lady could make up such an elaborate story and presented it with such reason and grace! How cunning! 1

Annoyed, Chloe pointed out, "Anna, you’re amazing! I can't believe you can still drive such a long distance to get Grandma's statuette when you were clearly drunk a t the party. I tried to wake you up several times but you didn't even budge."

Chloe had once again succeeded at pointing out the holes in Anna's story. Grandmother Dawson's expression froze.

Grandmother Dawson had led the Dawson Group for many years-she was not a simple lady. She had seen all kinds of drama. Grandmother Dawson might be old, but the only thing that had changed was perhaps her mind being not as sharp as it used to be.

Anna turned to Chloe. Behind her calm eyes, a subtle hint of coldness emerged.

Anna replied, "I do find it very strange that Ryan Sanchez would appear in my room. When I left, I could've sworn I locked the door. Perhaps I really was drunk and was mistaken about that."

Chloe smirked. "Anna, drunk driving is an illegal act! Moreover, the police are strictly hammering down on drunk drivers right now. Did you not run into any police on the way there?"

"Indeed, I didn't. It was a smooth journey. It seems like Grandma is fated to have this statuette."

Anna remained unfazed. She kept her tone calm and composed.

After all, when faced with an enemy who wanted nothing but to drag her name through the mud, keeping composure was the best way to counter.

After that, Anna shifted the target onto Chloe. "But Chloe, why do I feel like you don't want to believe I was at the church last night? Are you hoping that something had happened between me and Ryan Sanchez!"

As expected, Chloe could no longer maintain her bright and innocent expression. She quickly defended, "Anna, I'm simply worried about you. How could you accuse me of that?"

Liam had heard enough of this raucous. His ears were going to fall out.

In a monotonous voice, he claimed, "I saw Ms. Hamilton leaving in her car last night. I had my suspicions, but it seems she had just gone to the church for Aunty."

With Liam vouching for her, no one dared to say another word despite most of them still harboring some doubts.

Even if Liam's words were false, no one would dare to refute a claim made by someone of such high status!

Anna subtly cast a smile at him. Although something similar had happened between Liam and her, if it were not for him, she would have fallen into the hands of Ryan Sanchez!

Her body was still aching from the night before. If Liam had not saved her, she might have ended up worse.

A look of gratitude abruptly appeared in her dazzling eyes.

Bryan finally put on a smile. He had regained the warm and gentle look from before.

He hugged Anna and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I've thought wrong of you... I swear it won't happen again."

Liam's expression instantly turned colder than ice.

'Bryan Dawson!

'How dare you hug my woman in front of everyone!'