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Rowena could not believe how much had changed since they last met. "What's Xavier trying to do? Getting engaged to your sister while being with you? What's his plan now?""What else can he do? They want me to go back to the Shaw family and practically beg Grandpa to give them his blessing," Noelle said, her eyes dimming. Even after all this time, it was still tough for Noelle to think about."I can't believe it. Xavier is such a jerk! How did I never see it before? And Winter, that sneaky girl, has always been doing things behind your back! But she’s gone too far now by stealing your boyfriend!"Rowena was fuming. "No way! Did you give them a piece of your mind? The more I think about it, the madder I get. Why do they get to be happy and carefree while you're dumped and depressed?"Rowena was about to storm off when Noelle caught her hand. "Hold on a second. I need to answer this call."Noelle looked down to see 'hubby’ on her caller ID. A surprised expression bloomed on her face.
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Noelle's cheeks flushed bright red, especially when Rowena started teasing her. She felt her face burning and shot Rowena a joking look of annoyance. "You're the one to blame!""What are you talking about? Why blame me?” Rowena asked with a teasing smile. "Looks like you and your husband are getting along well!"Noelle bit her lip, a little embarrassed. She had called Charles her husband without realizing it until afterward. "Well, he's pretty nice," she admitted. She thought about how Charles had always been there for her, helping her constantly since they first met.Rowena grinned. "As long as he treats you well, that's all that matters. I was worried about Xavier and Winter getting you down, but you seem just fine. Don't be shy. You're married now! Live a happy life and bring him out sometime to meet us!""Sure!"It had been years since Noelle and Rowena last caught up, so they had plenty to talk about. However, Noelle was worried about Charles not having dinner at home. Since
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"Really?" Charles chuckled and kissed Anna's forehead. Then, he carried her into the old Hoffman house.They had barely crossed the threshold when they heard Sir Hoffman's voice, "Has that little rascal finally come back?""Grandpa, Charles is all grown up now. You shouldn't call him 'little rascal.' It's fine inside the home, but what if outsiders heard you?""Hmph! What if they do? Is he going to turn the world upside down?" Sir Hoffman, also known as Maxwell, leaned heavily on his cane, giving Mateo a stern look. "Look at the son you've raised. What's he been up to?""Father!" Mateo's brow furrowed, but deep down, he was bursting with pride for his son. Charles was without a doubt the shining star of the Hoffman family's current generation."Great-Grandpa, Grandpa, Uncle's home!" Anna's young voice cut through the chatter in the living room.Everyone glanced up to see Charles. One of his arms was cradling Anna, while the other was slipping off his shoes.He took his time with
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"What did you just say?""I've made up my mind. I have to confront Robert. He's gone too far!" Charles tasted the coffee. He did not like it and set it down with a frown. He glanced at Chloe and tapped his fingers. "Some things are out of your control."Collosus Group has had its share of troublemakers these past few years. I get that you've had Robert by your side for a long time and don't want to shake things up, but that doesn't mean I owe him any favors."Maxwell closed his eyes for a moment. "Do you really want to alienate the entire board? These folks have been with me since they were kids. Some of them are like brothers to your dad and uncle. If you go after them, it could really hurt Collosus Group.""Is Collosus Group doing so great now that we can afford to not act?" Charles challenged. "You shouldn’t get involved. I know what I'm doing!" He stood up to leave.However, Chloe gently set down little Anna. "Go play with your uncle."Anna blinked her big eyes and scurried o
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Chloe's face was pale and troubled. "Charles, do you really have to be so stubborn?" she asked, her voice filled with distress.Charles shot Chloe a quick look and a tiny smile. "You helped raise me. You know this is just the way I am." He flicked the ash from his cigarette and saw that Chloe looked upset. "I have to deal with Robert, no matter what's going on between you two. Remember, the Colossus Group belongs to the Hoffman family, not just one person.""You..." Chloe's face was pale, but she knew Charles too well. "Alright, I’ve got it.""Big Sis," Charles said, tossing his cigarette away, "I can't stand it when someone has control over me."Chloe was taken aback as she watched Charles's car speed off, her body shaking a little.At that moment, Anna woke up. Not seeing her mom in tears, she called out, "Mommy!""Here I am, sweetie," Chloe replied.Knowing there was no going back, Chloe got into the car and instructed the driver, "Take me to Mr. Harris's place, please."Cha
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Noelle nodded, then hesitated and shook her head, which made Charles's eyes twinkle with amusement. "Well, what’s on your mind?"Noelle fidgeted. "The friend I met today is called Rowena."Charles took the history book from Noelle. He was a bit surprised by her nervousness, and his fingers stopped for a second. He looked at her and grinned. "She must be a really good friend!"Noelle nodded again. "We went to college together, but she moved to Afron for some stuff a few years back." Noelle paused for a moment. "She just got back. We haven't seen each other in so long, so..."Charles nodded, showing he understood. "Why didn't you guys talk more?""Wasn't I supposed to bring you dinner? Uh, have you eaten yet?"Charles paused, his long fingers wrapped around the book. He pressed his lips together and was quiet for a while.Noelle saw his look, and her brow furrowed. "You didn't eat, did you?"Charles gave a small nod. "I’m not hungry.""How can you not be hungry?" Noelle scolded
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"Why are you looking at me like that?" Charles asked, catching Noelle's gaze.Noelle quickly looked away, feeling a bit awkward. "Oh... Rowena mentioned she wants to meet you soon."Charles stopped eating for a moment. Noelle, noticing his silence, felt a flutter of worry. Charles was not the kind of man whose time came cheap."Um… If you're too busy, that's totally fine. My friend just wanted to make sure I'm being taken care of. That's all!" Noelle said, feeling a bit embarrassed. Charles just smiled and asked, "When?""Huh?" Noelle blinked, then quickly added, "Anytime, really. Whenever you're free. I hope it's not too much trouble.""Not at all," Charles replied, his eyes crinkling with a smile. "I'd be happy to meet your friend. It's not a bother at all."Charles had been concerned that Noelle had not quite grasped her role in their relationship yet, which was why he had not introduced her to his friends. However, when he heard her call him ‘husband’ to her friend Rowena ove
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Chloe gently lulled Anna to sleep at Robert’s big house. However, there was no sign of Robert yet, and Chloe was getting worried. "Robert hasn't come back yet?""Miss, Mr. Harris...""Looking for me?" Robert walked in from outside and saw Chloe's car. His eyes turned a shade darker. "What did Charles say?""He'll let you keep your shares, but you have to hand in your resignation tomorrow!" Chloe told him. "That's the best deal Charles is willing to make, Robert."Robert shot Chloe a fierce look. "Didn't you say your brother always listens to you?""You know Charles is being nice this time. You've seen what he can do. I've always said that as long as you don't go too far, Charles will look the other way. But you really did too much this time."Chloe was so mad she could hardly speak. If she had not made a bad choice before, she would not be stuck with Robert now. "Don't think Grandpa doesn't know about the company you started on the side. Just because he hasn't done anything doesn
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"Keith!”Keith's parents and Jacy rushed to his side. They saw him struggling and quickly pulled him to his feet.Liliana watched, her eyes filled with worry. "Sean, stop fighting. I'm begging you." Keith stood no chance against Sean, and it could end really badly."Keith, stay back. He..." She thought to herself, 'He might actually kill you.'Keith shrugged off his parents' hands and walked toward Sean, full of stubbornness. "Sean, do you even realize what you're doing? Liliana's going to have a baby, and you could hurt her. If you're mad, take it out on me, but leave Liliana alone.""You? You think you're up to it?" Sean glared at Keith. "You think you can take me on?"Keith's hands turned into fists. "I don't know if I can beat you, but I've got to try.""Don't, Keith," Liliana pleaded, shaking her head. She had given up hope. She should have known what Sean was like from the moment she fell for him.She had been too naive, thinking she could just stop loving him and ignore
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That question was all Liliana could think about. She clenched her fists and swallowed hard. "No. I already told you the baby isn't yours. If you want a child so badly, find someone else to have one with you."She tried to escape, but Sean grabbed her hands and pinned her against the wall. His eagle-like eyes fixed on her. "The baby isn't mine? Really, Liliana, you dare to say that?""No—Mhm!"Liliana had not even finished her sentence when Sean clamped his hand over her mouth. "Since when did you become such a liar?""Let me go!" Liliana was furious and frantic, trying to kick Sean, but he pinned her legs with his knee and glared into her eyes. "You're coming with me.""I won't!"Sean ignored Liliana's protests and struggles. He twisted her arms behind her and dragged her out of the hotel.Liliana had no idea what Sean was up to, but she kept fighting. "Sean, you're crazy! Let go of me! Let me go!""You're hurting me, Sean...""Release her!"Keith had rushed to the hotel on
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Liliana and Keith's parents had decided to meet at the Evergold Hotel, a place Liliana had chosen with their budgets in mind. She did not pick anywhere too fancy. Luckily, both sets of parents were not too fussy and were all really nice people.Keith was held up with a last-minute issue and had not made it yet, so Liliana, along with Keith's parents and Jacy, arrived at the hotel first. Jacy was pretty happy with the arrangement, and Keith's parents were easygoing.They all started talking about Keith and Liliana's wedding plans. Keith's parents were clear that they wanted a proper wedding banquet and it could not be small—they did not want Liliana to feel shortchanged. However, considering Liliana's pregnancy, everyone agreed to get the marriage license first and wait to have the wedding ceremony until after Liliana had the baby.Keith's parents made sure to emphasize that they were not trying to shortchange Liliana at all. They were just pushing the date back, not canceling anythi
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Liliana raised an eyebrow. "You've been reading too many of those palace drama books, haven't you?" Joanna was with Sean, right? Why would Tania be worried about her?Liliana shook her head, pushing away those nagging thoughts. She had nothing to do with Sean anymore, and everything related to him was no longer her concern.After Liliana and Tania had left, someone emerged from Jayla's clinic room.Joanna came out, her high heels clicking. "Jayla, you sure made me search high and low for this info."Jayla gave her a small smile. "So, did you find it?"Joanna held up the papers. "I found them, but it sure took a lot of my time." Then, she noticed the files on the computer. "Was Liliana here just now?"Jayla nodded. "Yes, for her prenatal checkup. She's always on time."Joanna nodded, but her eyes lingered on the files, unable to look away.For some reason, Joanna felt like she was missing something important, but she just could not put her finger on what it was."How's Liliana
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Tania laughed. "Of course. Keith's always right," she teased. "But why not go to City Hospital or Sean's place? Why come to this far-off hospital? It's such a trek."Tania grumbled a bit. They had been in the car for an hour, and the traffic had made them both a bit cranky.Liliana's expression turned a bit stiff when she heard that. "Oh, it's nothing. I just had my first check-up here before, so I came back.""Is that so?" Tania did not really get it, but she could tell Liliana seemed upset all of a sudden. She pursed her lips and did not say much more. "I just thought Central City Hospital isn't as nice as City Hospital. But if you're okay with it, then it's all good!" Then she added, "I heard you and Keith's parents are meeting soon. Is it just your mom on your side?"Liliana tensed up, then nodded. "Yes, you know how it is with my family. I've always been with my mom, and she's all the family I've got," Liliana explained. "Keith said once we're married and have our own place, w
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Liliana froze for a moment, her fists clenched tight. "No!"The child had never been his and never would be.Sean stared at her clenched fists, his own hands tight with tension. "It better not be. If I find out you've lied to me, Liliana, you know what I'm capable of."Liliana did not face him, but Sean's threat made her laugh. "I know what you can do. So what?"After that day, Liliana never saw Sean again. She made it safely through the first three risky months. She took good care of herself, and Keith was there to help her every step of the way.Liliana's life was simple: work, home, and regular doctor's visits. She and Keith were a typical young couple, caring for each other and facing the world together.Liliana and Keith had a serious talk about getting married. They even visited Keith's parents, who really liked Liliana. When they found out Liliana was expecting a baby, they were a bit upset with Keith. They said he should not have let things happen like this and that they
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In the past, Liliana would have scampered after Sean the moment he spoke, but the Liliana of today was different. She gave Sean a small smile. "My legs aren't long, so I don't walk fast. Also, I'm expecting now, so my husband wants me to slow down.""Husband?" Sean's teeth were practically grinding, his brows were so furrowed they could have been tied in a knot, and his face was clouded over. "When did you get married? Why didn't I know?"Liliana kept her smile. "It's Keith. He popped the question, and we're going to get our marriage license soon.""Oh, so you're not actually married yet?" Sean's laugh was distant. "You're already calling him 'husband' so eagerly. Liliana, you really haven't changed at all."Liliana's face fell, a shadow passing over it.She could easily pick up on the jab in Sean's words—it was just a way to put her down.Liliana took a deep breath, reminding herself not to lose her temper and stay calm for her baby's sake."It won't be long now, and I'll be su
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The apartment was not big, and both the interior and exterior were pretty old. How could it even compare to the Hoffman family's grand home?She was a Hoffman too, but the difference between her and her sisters, Chloe and Layla, was like night and day.Liliana glanced at Sean, her brow furrowing. "Mr. Smith?"Sean's gaze softened. "Liliana, we're friends, right? Won't you invite me in to sit for a while?" He put extra emphasis on the word ‘friends’.Liliana's frown deepened. "I don't see why that's necessary, Mr. Smith. You're used to fancy high-rises and grand mansions. Our old apartment probably isn't to your taste." Holding Keith's hand, she led him to the living room. "I'll be back soon. I'm just stepping out for a moment.""But Liliana..." Keith hesitated, wanting to suggest they could talk at home instead of going out. He also wanted to offer to handle the matter himself if she preferred to avoid Sean.Seeing Liliana's resolute look, he nodded. "Alright, go ahead."Liliana
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"You think you can go to work feeling like this?" Keith did not think it was a good idea, but Liliana did not see the problem. "You really don't have to worry. I had some trouble before because I didn't know what I was doing and wasn't ready to be a mom, but I've learned a lot since then. Anyway, you can't even tell I'm pregnant yet. You don't expect me to stop working now, do you?"Liliana joked, "If I don't work, how will I make money? How will I take care of our baby?""I'm here for you, Liliana," Keith sighed. "Haven't I told you? I'll look after you from now on.""But I can't just do nothing," Liliana reassured him. "Don't worry, Keith. If it ever gets to the point where I can't do anything, I promise I'll stop and just stay at home, waiting for you to take care of us."Liliana was in a very good mood and started teasing Keith. Keith gave her a look and said, "Okay, but if you're not feeling well or anything, just take it easy. We're not rich, but I've got enough to take care
