"This is the mayor's celebration party. We shouldn't be here," Pete said with a smile. "But, well, we have to do our job to keep people safe! There's a human trafficker here, and we must arrest her!""No, I'm not a human trafficker!" Bianca screamed, struggling. "I've never kidnapped any children. It's Dickinson! It's all Dickinson's doing! Let me go!"However, her struggle proved futile as her voice faded away while being taken out of the hotel.Drake's knees weakened as he witnessed this.The Hamerton bodyguards were seizing him at that moment. He feared he would meet the same fate as Bianca.His mind went blank, and he knelt on the ground, desperately pleading."Let me go, please! I didn't know she was like this. She gave me money, so I did what she asked. I had no idea what she was planning!""Tell that to the police station later!" Pete signaled to his men to take him away.But Drake spotted Alexander in the corner.Although Alexander was young, his eyes were fierce and c
Alexander failed to dodge in time and got hit on the head.Drake wanted to hit him more, but the officers managed to restrain him.Although there was a brief commotion, the situation soon calmed. However, blood was flowing from Alexander's forehead, where he had been struck with the handcuffs. He applied pressure to his wound, and blood dripped through his fingers.Lena screamed and rushed over to check on him."You wretch! How dare you curse your father!" Drake couldn't strike Alexander due to the officers restraining him, so he began shouting at the top of his lungs."Lena, you're the one who's a bad influence on my son! How can you curse your own father? Aren't you afraid of going to hell? Let me make this clear! You will always be my son, no matter where you go. My blood runs through your veins, and you'll forever be a disgrace!"Pete's eyes blazed with anger. "Are you finished with your nonsense, Mr. Dickinson?""No, no!" Drake started throwing a tantrum. "You officers want
Lina sighed and looked at Fleur. "Aunt, you…""I'm okay," Fleur managed to force a smile, even though she appeared quite unwell. She straightened up, wrapping her shawl around herself."Oh, that child..." A glint appeared in her eyes.Only after she mentioned it did everyone notice the wound on Alexander's head.Nala rushed out immediately, her distress evident as she saw blood dripping from his head. She hugged him tightly, reluctant to let go."It doesn't hurt, really!" It was the first time so many people had shown Alexander care, especially a princess hugging him. He suddenly felt self-conscious.With concern for his sister and the throbbing pain in his head, he couldn't help but grimace. The blow had been severe."Get Alexander to the hospital and use my car," Harold chimed in as he approached."Take him to the Hamertons' joint hospital," Zuko said, "I'm calling the doctor now. Make sure his wound is tended to and conduct a thorough check-up.""I'm going with him!" Nala c
Elijah and Kasey were both struck by the same overwhelming shock. The doctor's profound emotions sent shivers down their spines, foreboding something terrible."What's the matter, Dr. Sheridan?" Kasey asked, her voice tinged with worry.Dr. Sheridan handed them Nala's medical report. "When she arrived at the hospital, she had injuries, so we conducted a comprehensive examination. The results revealed pathological changes in her blood..."They stared at him, their eyes wide with fear."In simpler terms, she has leukemia.""What?" Kasey felt her strength wane and struggled to catch her breath, nearly stumbling.Elijah steadied her, though he also felt drained. He put on a facade of composure."Are you absolutely certain?" He enunciated each word carefully. "Dr. Sheridan, is this truly our daughter's report?""I wish I could be wrong," Dr. Sheridan said somberly. "I was concerned when the report came in, so I rechecked it myself. Unfortunately, the diagnosis remains the same. It's
Lena's heart squeezed, overwhelmed by sadness. This continued for the next few days.Chris would visit while she slept and quietly leave as she woke up. He would bring a different meal daily, and the house would always be spotless, instantly lifting her spirits. He had been doing everything without disturbing her.Then, one day, he made pizza. Thinly sliced pepperoni, the perfect temperature—it melted in her mouth. Tears flowed uncontrollably, breaking the barrier she had erected.She rushed in and immediately saw Chris upon opening the door. She wanted to call out, but her throat felt blocked. Her mouth opened, but no sound emerged.However, he halted and turned slowly. When their eyes met, he smiled gently.Lena ran to him, crying, and hugged him tightly."It's okay, Lena," he said, patting her head. "It's all over now. You have me. You don't need to be afraid."All she could do was cry. He allowed her to release her pent-up emotions, understanding she had held onto too much
Lena chuckled softly before picking up the phone call. After a brief conversation with Alexander, she returned to sit across from Chris, savoring the meal he had prepared."Was it Alexander? What did he say?" Chris asked.Lena smiled, not directly addressing his question. "What do you think a boy his age worries about?""Hmm..." Chris pondered. "When I was his age, I had endless classes every day.""Really?""Yes, the Hamertons were quite strict with us kids. My parents were somewhat more lenient, but Zuko and Toph had it even tougher."Especially Zuko, groomed as the future heir to the entire Hamerton Group. The elders had big expectations, and he had been meticulous from a young age. Such an upbringing shaped a highly qualified heir but robbed him of childhood joys."You gain some, you lose some," Chris mused. "Life can't always be perfect, and not every moment is delightful. We're quite fortunate, really. Many people can never hope to reach our starting point in their entire
Zuko had told him that Zephyr often faced tricky questions from Cordelia when they were young. Even after Zuko got married, Lina didn't spare him from those questions. Now, it was his turn!It seemed like the fate of Hamerton men, an inevitable part of their lives no matter how hard they tried to avoid it!"No, no, I... How could I possibly… With her... She..."Chris grew flustered and sweaty, and Lena couldn't hold back her laughter any longer. She burst into giggles.She enjoyed the food. That evening, she finally let go of the past and started anew.-Winter passed, and spring arrived.Bianca and Drake had faced the consequences. Bianca, in particular, brought disgrace upon the family and was shunned by the entire Mosleys.Fleur paid no attention to Drake's nonsense at the event. However, the power of rumors was relentless, and this incident became widely known within their circle.Despite that, Fleur, true to her character, fiercely defended against the gossip.She often
Elijah and Kasey stood outside their daughter's hospital room, gazing at her. Nala used to be full of life, but now she was frail and weak. Their hearts ached terribly like they had been crushed.A doctor approached with the latest test results.Kasey couldn't find the strength to look up, and Elijah hesitated but finally asked, "What do the results say?"The doctor sadly shook his head.Elijah clenched his lips, tears welling up in his eyes. Over the past few months, they had reached out to every possible relative, including the Chriss and Patton families, for compatibility tests, but none had matched. The latest test involved a distant Chriss relative.Elijah leaned against the wall and closed his eyes in pain while Kasey covered her face and wept.The doctor sighed and tried to console them, saying, "Ms. Nala's condition is currently stable. We can keep searching in the bone marrow registry, but it may take time.""What if we have another child?" Elijah suddenly asked. "I've