Did Duke even bring other people over?Wait, the footsteps sounded slightly familiar… It was Alden!Alden was coming!The gunshots must have shocked Alden, so he was coming over to check out the situation.Adina instantly widened her eyes!If Alden came, it meant Dew would gain another advantage over her again!She wanted to shout to let Alden leave immediately.But she was afraid of triggering Dew.Dew focused on staring at Adina now. She did not notice the footsteps outside.Adina closed her eyes. When she opened her eyes again, she had already regained her calm. “Dew Daugherty, don’t you just want to ruin my face? It’s just a face, and I don’t really care about it. Don’t hurt others over it. Let Duke and George leave this place first!”She spoke while moving backward, blocking the entrance.Coincidentally, the footsteps stopped, and Alden appeared at the entrance.His small figure was shielded by Adina.Dew did not notice anything strange. She kept smiling crazily, and
Adina looked at Duke, and she sighed heavily.This man was really good-looking. Even if he was bedridden with a pale face, he still emitted an aura that was unapproachable.He was such a noble person. Why did he take the bullets for her?Her aim in approaching him was for the kids.But this man seemed to have really fallen for her.Even if he did not fall for her, he might have already been interested in her.Adina massaged her forehead.Duke already knew that she was George and Harold’s biological mother, and he should have also known that Alden and Melody were the kids of the Winters family.What would this man do next?Would he ask her to return the two kids to the Winters family to acknowledge their original family, like Tyson did?She could bring herself to think about this. When she thought about the details, her hands shook.Her greatest fear was that someone would steal her kids from her.If… Duke insisted on stealing the custody from her, she really stood no chance
Duke leaned against the bed while he stared at her indifferently. His dark pupils reflected her figure.She did not owe him anything.He was the one who owed her.He had mistaken the imposter for someone else four years ago.He had allowed his two sons to acknowledge that wicked woman as their mother.He had caused Alden and Melody to not have a father since they were little.He had made Adina suffer so much alone.“I’m sorry.”Duke moved his lips and slowly said.Adina pursed her lips.This man saved her life and had just regained consciousness. How could she lose her temper at him?She suppressed the emotions that filled her heart. Just as she was about to speak, Mr. Brown knocked on the door and entered the ward. “Ms. Daugherty, Ms. Melody has been looking for you. Please hurry back. I’ll take care of the master here.”Adina swallowed her unspoken words before she replied with a straight face, “In that case, I’ll go back first.”She turned around, walked out of the ward
Adina recalled that night four years ago.George and Harold had exited her belly one after another, and the boys were only as big as a palm when they were born.Other babies had chubby faces when they were born, but the boys’ faces were the opposite. Their cheeks were deeply sunken, and they were as skinny as monkeys.When she looked back on it now, she realized that the boys’ skinny features at that time actually resembled Duke’s.She slowly caressed George’s cheek. It was her first time being so close to George. This was her eldest son.She then moved her hand toward George’s brows. There were some wrinkles due to his frown.This boy had grown up too early. He bore many things that he should not have.“No! No…” the sleeping George suddenly muttered.Adina held his hand and softly said, “George, don’t be afraid. Mommy’s here. I won’t let anyone hurt you.”She bent down and kissed George’s forehead.George was comforted, so he fell asleep again.Only then did Adina leave the
After all, she had brought up the request because she wanted to cover her real purpose. But now, the truth was already exposed.She wondered what storm would hit after Duke was discharged.…… The weather in autumn was cool and dry.The sunlight shone in from the window and landed on George’s eyelids, which trembled strongly before he opened his eyes.The first thing he saw was Harold’s smiling face.“George, you’re finally awake!”Harold smiled happily.He had sneaked into George’s room last night and accompanied him throughout the night.George was a light sleeper. Whenever Harold came over in the past, George would wake up. But last night, George slept deeply.When George came back last night, the back of his head was full of blood. Harold was really afraid that George would not wake up again after he fell asleep, so he had been watching over him.“George, does your head still hurt? Do you want me to change the dressing for you?”Harold carried a medical kit over while h
News about Daugherty Corporation occupied the headlines in Sea City today.As soon as he turned on the computer, all kinds of news articles popped up. George simply clicked on them.[Daugherty Corporation’s share price falls overnight as stocks collapse. Countless shareholders were unable to sell their shares. Daugherty Corporation is surrounded by its shareholders!][Daugherty Corporation’s products were found to contain excessive amounts of chemical elements. The government has stepped in to investigate, and all faulty products have been recalled.][A large number of investors have pulled back funding from Daugherty Corporation, so a few big projects have been put on hold. This could possibly cause Daugherty Corporation to go bankrupt in a short time.]The finance sites were analyzing the reason for the sudden and drastic drop in Daugherty Corporation’s stock price. George understood what happened with just a glance. Someone had manipulated plenty of funds and shares behind t
Luckily, he asked, or else George would have prepared a gift for their mom without him knowing.What kind of gift should he prepare for his mom?…… “Duke, you really risked everything this time!” Trent sat on the couch in the hospital and said in a casual manner. “Being a hero to rescue the beauty always works. No matter how cold-hearted Adina is, she’ll definitely be touched by your actions, and she’ll give herself to you!”Duke was bedridden. His expression was indifferent, and nobody knew what he was thinking.Eilam tugged on Trent slightly before he motioned at him and said, “Alright, stop talking bullsh*t. Let’s just leave. Don’t disturb Duke’s rest.”Trent was not willing to leave. He came from a rich family and always wandered around. He either courted women or raced cars, so he had a lot of free time.His daily life was the same. Whenever he found something that interested him, he would naturally ask for the truth.“Hey, Duke, I heard from people in our circle that the
Duke looked at Alden’s face first before he glanced at Melody.In the past, he used to think about how great it would be if Melody was his biological daughter. He had thought about it more than once.But it turned out that she really was his daughter.No wonder he was not resistant toward Melody in the slightest. No wonder Melody called him “Daddy.”“Mel, come to Daddy.”Duke waved at her.She moved out of her mother’s hand before she walked toward the bed.She stared at Duke’s arm with her big eyes. His arm was wrapped in gauge, but some blood had oozed out. It looked a little scary.She extended her soft finger and gently touched the wound before she blew on it. “Daddy, are you in pain?” she asked softly.Duke’s heart melted. “No, I don’t feel any pain.”He held the girl in his arms and looked at Alden who was standing at the door.A long time ago, he had found that this boy looked like George. He used to think that they looked alike because they were cousins. Only now did