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The Cherished Wife Chapter 1083
"Ms. Anderson, why are you still standing? Come, take a seat!" Noelle said with the poise of a hostess, her gentle smile directed at Kelly. "There's a spot over there."Kelly glanced awkwardly at Maxwell, seeking some kind of support. Maxwell was clearly fuming, but Noelle's brazen confidence caught even him off guard, leaving him momentarily speechless.Noelle's demeanor remained calm and friendly, making it difficult for Maxwell or Kelly to create a scene. Meanwhile, Clarisse, who had remained silent throughout the gathering, could not help but fix her sharp gaze on Noelle.Noticing the attention, Noelle lifted her head and met Clarisse's eyes. A flicker of surprise crossed Noelle's face before she responded with a polite smile. Clarisse furrowed her brow but ultimately chose to remain silent.Clarisse was acutely aware of her precarious position within the Hoffmans. She understood that Charles now held significant influence in the family, even with Maxwell still nominally in cha
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"Yes, sir!"It was not long before the butler returned, escorting a man into the room.The man wore a light brown suit that had been impeccably tailored with an overcoat draped casually over his arm. His demeanor was composed, almost regal, as he walked in with measured steps. His expression was cold and stern, rivaling Charles' aloofness, if not surpassing it. His thin lips were pressed into a slight line. Upon seeing Kelly, his brows furrowed deeply.However, when his gaze shifted past Kelly to Noelle, his eyes flickered briefly with surprise before he said, "Greetings, Sir Hoffman."Maxwell narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing the man before him. The stranger exuded an air of nobility and sophistication, a presence that was undeniably commanding."And you are?" Maxwell asked."Grant Anderson," the man replied with a faint smile. "I had correspondence with Mr. Charles a few days ago and learned that my sister has been staying here. I apologize for the intrusion." He turned to Kell
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"I'm not leaving! Seth and I are staying here—his father is still here!"Kelly's defiant words drew Grant's piercing gaze toward the child. His dark, intense eyes locked onto Seth, who instinctively clung to Kelly's skirt in fear as he hid behind her. "Mommy, I'm scared," Seth whimpered."Seth, don't be afraid. That's your uncle. Be good." Kelly knelt to comfort him. "Grant, you can see for yourself—Seth needs to stay here. He...""His father?" Grant's tone was razor-sharp. "Didn't you say back then that his father was someone unknown?" His eyes narrowed with disapproval. "The Anderson family doesn't lack the means to raise a child. Pack your things and come home with me immediately.""Mr. Anderson," Maxwell interjected, rising from his seat with deliberate authority. "Guests are guests. It's late, and there's no need to rush, is there?"With a subtle signal to the butler, he continued, "They say good timing is everything. Tonight happens to be the Hoffmans' family dinner. Mr. And
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The Hoffmans' family dinner that evening was steeped in unspoken tension. With Noelle and Grant present, the atmosphere at the table grew even stranger.Maxwell made no secret of his disdain for Noelle, his comments at dinner dripping with disapproval. However, Noelle remained composed, deflecting his barbs effortlessly and refusing to let his attitude affect her.After dinner, Grant intended to take Kelly and Seth away, but Kelly adamantly refused to leave. In the end, Maxwell stepped in and invited Grant to stay overnight at the Hoffman residence—a gesture Grant surprisingly accepted without argument.Noelle, shameless as ever, took full advantage of her now-public relationship with Charles. She boldly announced her intention to stay the night as well, adding to the lively chaos of the Hoffman household.That night, in Kelly's room, Grant scanned his surroundings with a cold, scrutinizing gaze before fixing his eyes on the child in Kelly's arms. "Who allowed you to return?" he as
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After Grant spoke those final words, he walked out of Kelly's room without looking back. Left alone, Kelly slumped onto the couch, clutching Seth tightly in her arms. Her expression was a mix of despair and helplessness as she gazed blankly ahead.Outside the room, Grant paused for a moment while standing by the door. His sharp features betrayed no emotion before he finally made his way toward his own room. However, as he approached, he was met with an unexpected sight.Noelle stood there with her back to him, pacing anxiously. Her silhouette, framed in the dim light, exuded both elegance and unease. It was clear she had been waiting for him.Sensing his presence, Noelle turned around abruptly. Her lips parted slightly as she hesitated, then softly greeted him, "Unc—Mr. Anderson…"Grant's deep, piercing eyes flickered briefly, and a faint smile curled his lips. "Mrs. Hoffman."Noelle's gaze dimmed for a moment, but she forced a small smile. "Mr. Anderson, could we talk?"Grant ra
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At least Charles treated her well, but Grant seemed to have no sense of familial affection for Kelly. "May I ask you a question?" Noelle ventured."Go ahead," Grant replied."Ms. Anderson, she…"Grant's eyes flickered. "The trouble Kelly has caused for you recently will be resolved. I'll be staying in Brookville for a while, and when I leave, I'll take Kelly with me. As for the child… I'll take him as well."Hearing this, Noelle did not feel the relief she expected. Although Grant's words worked in her favor, there was something about his demeanor—an air of mystery—that left her unsettled."Well then, thank you, Mr. Anderson," she said politely."No need. To speak frankly, the reason I came to Brookville so quickly was thanks to Mr. Hoffman," Grant replied, his tone carrying a subtle weight. His gaze shifted to Noelle, lingering momentarily on her serene face.Startled, Noelle turned her eyes toward the fountain in the garden, her expression tinged with a faint sadness. Grant's
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"What a sweet talker." Charles pinched Noelle's nose lightly, his heart melting at her kitten-like playfulness. "You're being so charming—are you about to ask me for a favor?""My Charlie is always the clever one!" Noelle giggled, standing on tiptoe to kiss his chin. Then, she smiled mischievously and said, "Grant."Charles' eyes narrowed. "You want me to look into him?"Noelle nodded, letting out a soft sigh. "He looks so much like my Uncle Joshua. I mean, he's right—there's nothing strange about a few people resembling each other in a world this big. But…"She hesitated, her voice quieter now. "Kelly and I already look so similar. And now, Grant bears a big resemblance to my Uncle Joshua. Charlie, don't you think it's all too much of a coincidence?""You're saying you want me to figure out if there's a deeper connection between Grant, Kelly, and you?""Yes," Noelle replied, her lips curving into a faint smile, though her eyes revealed a trace of unease. "I don't want to jump to
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Grant raised an eyebrow. "Am I your enemy?"Kelly pressed her lips together, refusing to speak, but her demeanor made it clear—she neither trusted nor liked Grant.Grant smirked and returned his attention to the tablet in his hands. From the moment they got into the car until they arrived at the hotel, he was absorbed in his work, occasionally discussing project updates with Kresten. He did not bother addressing Kelly further.From their conversation, Kelly gleaned that Grant had likely taken control of most of Somerset Group's operations. Her unease toward him deepened, and her gaze grew more wary. "How is Dad's health?" she asked suddenly.Grant looked up briefly before responding, "I'm surprised you're even thinking about him. If you've come back to the country, why haven't you returned to Capiton?""Dad probably doesn't want to see me," Kelly said with a dry smile. "After all, he's never really liked me."Grant frowned. "He's still your father.""And he's your father too, is
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Eloise's fingers shook just a little, but she nodded seriously. "Take your medicine, get better, and I'll go. Just don't send me away now, please."With that, Eloise held out the glass of water to Steven again. "You need to take care of yourself. You haven't had any rest for days."Steven stared at Eloise's defiant face and suddenly laughed mockingly. He stood up, towering over her with his tall frame. He tilted her chin up with his long fingers, his icy eyes locking onto her bare face. His words cut deep. "You seem to have forgotten that you're just a pawn to me. Even your name, Eloise, was chosen by me. Remember your place!"Eloise's face went white as she heard his words. Her hands balled into fists at her sides. She tried to read his expression, but his eyes were like ice—no warmth nor emotion."Yes, I've always known who I am," Eloise said quietly, looking down. "If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be lost."She looked up again, her eyes then as cool and detached as his
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Charles squinted at him. "You don't seem too happy to have me around!""No, no, don't get me wrong. Noelle and Kelly are my sisters, and they’re part of the Smith family. I wouldn't ever dislike them! But don't you think you're wasting resources by being here?"Sean was practically pleading. "Look, if you're not smart with your money, that's fine by me!""Silly Sean! You just said they're your sisters, yet now you're talking about money?" Charles raised an eyebrow. Sean's face fell. "I messed up. I don't want your money. I'll pay you to leave, okay?"Charles just smirked. "Alright, I'll have my things packed up and head out in a couple of days."Sean let out a big sigh of relief. "Okay! I'll have someone clean up for you right away. It won't even take two days. We'll have it done today!" After saying that, Sean whistled cheerfully and bounced away.Charles rubbed his forehead, a bit frustrated, and quickly reviewed the latest reports about the Collosus Group.Steven had been sec
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Yves's car lingered long at the hospital entrance, finally pulling away as the last bit of night faded.Yves had been hanging around the hospital entrance for a while, and the secret guard who was watching him had already told Charles about it. Actually, Charles had seen the car parked outside the hospital on the security screen a long time ago.Charles was staring at the screen, lost in thought.After a bit, a tiny smile appeared on his face, and his eyes sparkled.Charles was surprised that Yves cared so much about Kelly. He was brave enough to come there all by himself, even though it was dangerous. The hospital was full of their own people. If Charles had not been sitting there and had caught Yves instead, this whole thing might already be over.The door to the hospital room opened, and Sean, who was tall and striking, stood there. He had been at the hospital a lot those days, staying close ever since he started looking after Kelly. Linda was there too.Every day, Linda was b
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"You must really want to die!" Yves twisted his hand, and Elon's arm popped out of its socket. "Who told you the York family has a dungeon? My father? Or...""No! The old master has nothing to do with this!""Hmph!" Yves glared at Elon. "You never saw me as your master, did you? Only my father?" Yves squeezed Elon's cheek. "What did my father give you that made you remain so loyal, even years after his death?""Nothing... You are my master. The old master gave me my life and asked me to follow you for all of it, so no matter what you do, I will obey.""Then why didn't you listen when I said not to hurt her?" A dangerous look flickered in Yves' eyes. "Hmm?""Because I know she'll mess up your big plans, Sir. You don't see it now, but one day you'll understand that I am doing all this for you." Elon clenched his teeth against the pain. "Sir, please see the truth. This woman will only hold you back. Even if you take my life now, I won't complain, but don't let her ruin your big plans
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Nobody knew if Kelly was alive or not because Sean's hospital would not let any information slip out. The place was locked down tight by Charles's crew, and not even Yves's toughest guys could bust in and rescue Kelly. Yves did not have a clue about Kelly's condition, so he could not just rush in without a plan.Somewhere hidden on the outskirts of town, a man was strung up on a scary-looking rack, his eyes shut and barely breathing.Yves sat on a chair nearby, fiddling with something in his hands, his eyes icy as he stared at the man hanging there. "You know you messed up, right?"The man, who was called Elon, kept his eyes shut tight and would not say a word. Yves glanced sharply at another guy standing close by. This guy was an assassin Yves had trained, just like Elon. They were always at Yves's side.Elon was usually the one out in the open, but this other guy, Yoan, worked from the shadows. They were Yves's main guys.Yves did not take Elon with him to Francoria that time be
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"Alright, then I'll leave my sister in your hands!"After spending some time with Linda, Noelle had come to realize that apart from being extremely serious when treating patients, Linda was otherwise quite childish. At moments like this, she was still very much a child at heart.However, spending time with Linda was easy. She had a way of making treatments feel relaxing, ensuring there was no pressure at all.Once Linda finished joking around, Charles led her away, taking her directly to Sean's lab for research.For the past few days, Linda had not stepped out of the hospital because she was entirely focused on finding a cure for the virus. She had practically made Sean's lab her home, eating, drinking, and sleeping there without a care.Despite her young age, Linda was undoubtedly a medical prodigy. She was only in her teens, yet she handled these complex medical challenges with astonishing composure.Sean had always believed his medical skills were exceptional—at least within h
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His slightly rough fingertips brushed against Noelle's skin, his gaze filled with tenderness as he shook his head slightly. "It's okay now."Noelle, however, couldn't hold back her emotions. She leaned her head against Charles' chest and wrapped her arms around his waist. Her voice carried a hint of grievance. "Why didn't you tell me?"If she had not noticed Linda's secretive behavior and recalled Peter's and Tania's hesitation that night, she would have never known just how much suffering Kelly had endured.Not to mention, it was all because of her. If not for the virus in her body, Kelly would not have put herself in danger."Don't cry." Charles coaxed her gently. "She wouldn't want you to be sad, would she?"Through the glass panel of the hospital room, he saw Linda putting away the silver needles. He gently patted Noelle's back. "Do you want to go in and see her?"Noelle pulled away from Charles, took the tissue from his hand, and wiped her tears. She nodded firmly. "Yes!""
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"Don't worry! You two really are sisters. Just as you're concerned about her, she's been worried about you too!"Linda was still young, and she did not quite understand the depth of sisterly bonds.She had grown up in a completely different environment. Though her family was large, there was never this kind of closeness.The person she was closest to was her older brother, but Saxon was a man, and his way of caring was completely different from that of a sister. Hence, Linda had a hard time grasping the emotions that Kelly and Noelle shared.However, even if she could not fully comprehend it, she could feel that these two truly cared for each other."During the time you were missing, Noelle could barely sleep at night. She kept having nightmares. Some days were better than others, but I could only help ease her pain temporarily." Linda sighed. "And now, you've only just woken up, and the first thing on your mind is Noelle.""How is Noelle now?" Kelly asked anxiously, her eyes fil
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Kelly remained in the ICU for two days before she finally woke up. This was not exactly what Linda had expected, but at least Kelly showed no adverse reactions upon regaining consciousness.However, she barely spoke.Linda had already spent several hours in the hospital ward, checking Kelly's condition and even performing acupuncture to alleviate her pain. However, Kelly was like a puppet on strings—silent and unresponsive. She did not speak, did not complain, and did not even flinch at the pain.Linda stared at Kelly's face, which looked almost identical to Noelle's, and sighed in boredom."Hey... You don't have to worry. Once your body recovers, I can remove the scars on your face and body." Linda reassured her."Trust me. After all, I do come from a family of doctors… Kelly, are you mute? Why won't you say anything?"Linda had been observing Kelly for hours now, and she was even quieter than a mute person.Even those who could not speak would at least make some sounds when th
