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"No need!" Liliana rejected it instantly. The atmosphere in the car turned tense as Sean looked at her, and she stared back just as intently.After a long pause, Liliana finally said, "Bobby isn't your son, so there's no need for you to do all this. Besides, we have no relationship with one another. You don't need to go out of your way to please me."As she spoke, she adjusted Bobby in her lap, carefully cradling him to ensure he slept more comfortably. Sean's gaze lingered on her, and there was a flicker of something unspoken passing through his eyes.Once Liliana had settled Bobby, she noticed Sean still staring and frowned. "Didn't you say you'd take us to the hospital?""Oh, right, yes! On it!" Sean snapped out of his daze and quickly started the car.Half an hour later, they arrived at Sean's hospital. Sean stepped out, opened the door, and instinctively reached for Bobby, scooping him into his arms. The sudden movement woke Bobby. Upon realizing he was being held by a strang
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After finally meeting Yankel, Liliana could not help but feel a deep sense of disappointment at his attitude. Sean stood beside her, silently observing her every move. Noticing her tension, he found himself growing anxious as well."Mr. Smith, what's the plan now?" The attending physician, after settling Bobby into his ward, turned to Sean and Liliana."What medication should we proceed with? I've reviewed the case transferred from the previous hospital. While the child's condition isn't too severe, his young age makes him extremely fragile. My recommendation is to proceed with surgery as soon as possible.""Start him on the best medication to stabilize his condition. As for the surgery, begin searching for a suitable bone marrow donor immediately," Sean ordered firmly."Mr. Smith, we believe it's best to locate the child's biological parents. A parental match significantly reduces the risk of complications and rejection." The doctor's gaze shifted to Liliana. "Ms. Hoffman, does yo
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Liliana hastily denied it, but the more she did, the more Sean felt something was off. "I didn't even say anything yet. Why are you so worked up?"Liliana pressed her lips together before responding, "I'm trying to stop you from overthinking. The truth is, you're not his father. Otherwise, wouldn't I have come to you for a bone marrow transplant?"She turned her gaze directly to Sean. "So, you don't need to dwell on it. The child from three years ago… didn't make it."Sean's grip on the steering wheel tightened abruptly, the veins on his hand bulging.Liliana continued speaking, seemingly unaware of Sean's reaction. Meanwhile, Sean was suppressing a wave of emotions, her words echoing in his mind like the distant cries of an infant. His face turned pale, and he exhaled deeply in an attempt to steady himself.Noticing his unusual demeanor, Liliana turned to look at him with a frown. "What's wrong with you?"Sean pressed his lips together, then glanced at her. Meeting her concerned
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"Can you help me find Yankel?""Yankel is Bobby's biological father?" Sean had just finished loading Liliana's luggage into the car when he noticed her standing by the car door, hesitant to speak."So, Yankel is Bobby's biological father?" he repeated.Liliana met his gaze but pressed her lips together, saying nothing."Liliana, you must know that even if you don't tell me, I can find out. Not just me—Charles can as well.""Yes, he's Bobby's biological father," Liliana finally admitted, her voice heavy with reluctance.Sean's brows furrowed deeply. "Bobby… is Yankel's child? But when did you even meet Yankel?""That's none of your business," she retorted."He abandoned you. That makes it my business!" Sean shot back but immediately felt something was wrong with his words.Liliana bit her lip, a bitter smile curling at the corners of her mouth. "Isn't being abandoned normal? Didn't you abandon me too?""I—""No, that's not right. We were never together, so it doesn't count as
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Sean opened his mouth to speak but stopped. "Fine, if you don't like it, I won't say more."He glanced sideways at Liliana, noticing her irritated expression as she closed her eyes. A dark gleam flickered in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.He took a deep breath, reminding himself to take things slowly and not rush. Liliana, likely too exhausted, fell asleep not long after closing her eyes.Sean drove the car slowly as the night deepened outside. He adjusted the temperature in the car to make it warmer. Seeing Liliana's head tilt to one side, he reached over to gently straighten it. As he leaned closer, he caught the faint, familiar fragrance on her—a scent he had not smelled in years.Sean's gaze softened, his long fingers brushing a few strands of her hair aside. The expression on his face grew tender.The car reached the villa complex, but seeing how soundly Liliana was sleeping, Sean did not wake her. Instead, he called Lareal and asked him to come over.When Lareal arri
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Liliana opened her eyes and found herself staring directly into a familiar yet distant gaze.Startled, she bolted upright. The dream she had just experienced was anything but pleasant—it felt draining, leaving a fine layer of sweat on her forehead. She raised a hand and wiped it away before swallowing hard and turning her gaze to Sean. "You…" She paused, scanning her surroundings and realizing they were in the villa complex Sean had mentioned earlier. "We're here?"Sean nodded. "We're here."Retracting his gaze, he pulled out a few tissues and handed them to her. "Wipe your sweat. What kind of dream was it?"Liliana took the tissues, her fingers holding them loosely. After a moment of silence, she murmured, "A nightmare."She let out a faint laugh. "It's been years. I guess I've gotten used to them."Her tone was calm, almost indifferent, as if such dreams no longer fazed her. "How long ago did we arrive?""Not too long," Sean replied, though a hint of discomfort flickered in
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Liliana expressionlessly unpacked her luggage and organized her belongings. Fortunately, she did not have much, so it did not take long. When she noticed Sean still lingering in the room, she pressed her lips together. "I won't leave. There's no need for you to keep following me."The corners of his mouth twitched. "You must be hungry. Would you prefer to eat out, or should we stay in? What do you feel like eating? I can cook something for you.""That won't be necessary. I already ordered takeaway," Liliana replied. "You don't have to trouble yourself, Mr. Smith. If you're hungry, you can either eat out or cook for yourself.""You…" Sean's face revealed a hint of awkwardness, but he quickly replaced it with a smile. "What did you order? Is it good? Get me a portion too. We can eat together."Seeing Sean's overly eager expression, Liliana felt a headache brewing. "It's not good. I ordered simple, everyday food—not something that would suit your refined palate. For your own sake, I
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Liliana pressed one hand against the floor, trying to get up, but her arm lacked the strength for it. Sean reached out, firmly lifting her off the ground while looking at her with worry. "Are you alright? Where does it hurt? Did you injure yourself?""I'm fine!" Liliana shook her head, struggling to push Sean away. However, he gripped her hand tightly. "Don't move!" he ordered, crouching to examine her foot. When he gently touched her ankle, Liliana winced in pain and bared her teeth. "Ah! You… Be gentle!""Does it hurt a lot?" Sean asked, noting her pale expression. "Why weren't you more careful when walking? Could it be a bone injury?""No, stop poking it! I'm fine!" Liliana protested, trying to push him away. Her ankle throbbed with a strange tingling sensation that she could not quite place, leaving her uncomfortable and irritated.She lowered her gaze, brushing Sean's hand aside. "I said I'm fine!"Her voice was louder than intended, betraying a hint of unease. Sean narrowe
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After speaking, Liliana supported herself against the wall and headed to the restroom. Bob, still holding the bottle of hangover remedy, stood in place with a glimmer in his deep-set eyes.He smirked faintly, then chuckled and shook his head. Casually, he stuffed the remedy into his pants pocket and lingered there a while longer, lighting a cigarette before finally returning to the private room.Sean was inside drinking with a few others. They were all people brought in by Bob and were prominent figures in the pharmaceutical and medical industries.Truth be told, the entire dinner was simply Bob paving the way for Sean. Although these individuals were leaders in their fields, they still had to curry favor. The man they aimed to please was Bob—better known as Andy Jones, the second son of Jones Group.Though Bob was technically the second son, everyone in Cascade City knew he was the legitimate heir to the Jones family and, eventually, the Smiths as well. That made him a powerful fi
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Liliana had not wanted to drink, but the other party insisted on making a toast. Under such circumstances, she could not exactly refuse. It was clear they would not even continue discussing the partnership unless she played along.She glanced at Adalee, whose expression was far from pleasant. However, given that they still had to maintain a working relationship with the client, Adalee subtly signaled Liliana to go along with it. Liliana understood—she could not say no.Hence, round after round, Liliana did her best to hold her own. She even tried to fake it occasionally, but she still ended up drinking quite a bit."Excuse me, I need to use the restroom," she said eventually, unable to take any more. Her head felt light, and her steps wobbled slightly as she walked.Though her alcohol tolerance was not exactly terrible, the combination of red and white wine tonight was rough. Even someone with a decent tolerance would struggle.She had not even reached the restroom when she stum
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After finishing dinner, Liliana and Adalee went to pay the bill, only to be told it had already been paid for.Liliana instinctively suspected Sean, but Adalee, unaware, asked the cashier, "Who paid for it?""Are you Ms. Hoffman?" the cashier asked.Adalee shook her head and pointed at Liliana. "She is."The cashier smiled. "That's right. A Mr. Smith said to put the bill under his account."Liliana nodded. "Got it. Thank you."Adalee gave Liliana a curious glance. Judging by her reaction, she clearly knew the person. "Didn't you say you had never been to Cascade City before? How do you know someone here?"It was not until they got into the car that Liliana explained, "He's also from Brookville—a distant relative. I ran into him just now when I went to the restroom."Adalee nodded. Though she suspected things were not that simple, she did not press further.During their business trip in Cascade City, Adalee kept Liliana incredibly busy. Every day was packed to the brim, making
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"I understand," Liliana said quietly, though deep down she wanted to retort, "You're not my real brother, so why do you care so much?"She truly did not want Sean meddling in her business. It would only make her overthink things. Especially when he reached out and ruffled her hair again, it only made her heart more chaotic.Sean looked at her expression and seemed to realize he might have overstepped. "Your brother isn't here, and you're out here alone. I'm his best friend. Of course, I should look after you."Liliana gave a faint, bitter smile. She knew it. Sean was only kind to her because she was a Hoffman and because she was Charles' sister."It's getting late. Have you finished eating?" Sean asked, rubbing his temples. His head throbbed a little—probably from the alcohol he'd had during the earlier dinner.He ran his long fingers through his thick hair, massaging his temples for a while before easing up. When he noticed Liliana staring at him, he looked up. "What is it?"Lil
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By the time Liliana and Adalee left the factory, it was already evening. Adalee noticed that Liliana had been unusually quiet, so she tapped the notebook in her hand and asked, "Any thoughts?"Liliana blinked and replied, "Not really… Ms. Cobb, do you always handle everything personally like this?"Adalee found the question amusing. "Do you think getting to this position just means sitting comfortably behind a desk?""I didn't mean it like that!" Liliana's cheeks flushed slightly. "I actually admire you a lot."Adalee did not seem very old, yet she held a managerial position, which proved just how capable she was.Adalee waved a hand casually. "I was just lucky, and I worked hard for it. With time, you'll get there too.""I hope so."Liliana did not say more, and Adalee, thinking she might be hungry, brought her to a well-known seafood restaurant in Cascade City. "This place is pretty decent. I used to come here often when I traveled for work. Try it."Perhaps Adalee saw a bit
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The first thing Liliana did after returning to the hotel was take a shower. When she came out, she noticed a missed call from Keith.She immediately called him back. "Keith? Sorry, I was in the shower when you called.""It's fine. I just wanted to check if you arrived safely."Keith sounded busy on the other end. He majored in computer science, and after graduating, he naturally found work in a related field. Liliana never asked much about his job, though Tania had mentioned that the company Keith worked for was quite decent."Have you finished work?""Almost. Just a bit more code to finish," Keith chuckled. "What about you? Tired?""Not really. I just had dinner with my supervisor. Now I'm back and planning to rest," Liliana said, rolling over on the bed.Remembering what Tania had told her the night before, she hesitated a moment and added, "Um, Keith… When I get back, let's go on a dinner date."There was a long silence on the other end of the phone. Then came the sound of s
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"That's right!" Liliana nodded.Tania suddenly let out a squeal. "Didn't Keith come looking for you? Or at least ask you out for a farewell dinner or something?""What are you talking about? It's not like I'm never coming back," Liliana said as she reached out and tapped Tania on the forehead."I still need to pack and check on the flight. You think I'm just sitting around with nothing to do?""No, no, that's not what I meant. You're going away for a whole week! Are you telling me you two can stand being apart for that long?" Tania looked at her in disbelief. "Don't tell me you're in some fake relationship!"Liliana paused slightly while packing, clearly affected by Tania's comment.She had not thought much of it at first, but now that Tania mentioned it... Even though she and Keith were "trying things out", it felt like he was the only one putting in the effort. Had she done anything at all?"Normal couples would probably go out for a meal before a trip, right?" Liliana reflect
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Joanna's expression turned utterly sour. She had not expected Liliana to react that way. There was no admiration or envy, just a sharp, sarcastic jab that left her embarrassed.It was obvious Liliana meant to mock her, implying she had no authority to make decisions because she was not actually Sean's girlfriend.Joanna was furious with Liliana's attitude. She had thought that even if Liliana did not say much, she would at least show a bit of jealousy. Maybe she would act like her classmates earlier at the restaurant, casting admiring and envious looks her way.Liliana had no idea what Joanna was thinking at the moment, but if she had, she would probably think Joanna was out of her mind."Joanna, I've got something to do. I'll head off first."Liliana spotted a cab pulling up, waved it down, and got in before Joanna could even react.Joanna stood where she was, watching the car drive off with her fists clenched tightly. "Liliana, what are you so smug about? Even if Sean treats yo
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"Ms. Cobb?""Mhm, Adalee was my student. If I didn't know her well, I wouldn't have recommended you to her." Sofia looked at Liliana's serious and focused expression."You're capable, but some personal matters affected your work recently. You'll be graduating soon. It's important to plan things out. Figure out what you want and how to get there.""Thank you, Ms. Chapman!"Liliana genuinely felt Sofia's concern. "I'll definitely keep your advice in mind.""Good, very good." Sofia nodded in approval, clearly pleased with Liliana's mindset. "By the way, that young woman who's often with you… Her name is Tania, right? How's she doing?""Thanks to you, she's doing well."Dinner went smoothly. Perhaps it was because Liliana realized she would soon graduate and that she would not have many chances to see the professor who had taught her for four years.After walking Sofia out, Liliana lingered by the roadside for a bit.Suddenly, a shadow loomed in front of her. Liliana turned her he
