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Although Noelle had confidently agreed to help Arya earlier, deep down, she was not entirely sure of herself. She was worried Charles might insist on not letting her participate.Hearing him say this now, she smiled brightly. "Charlie, does this mean you agree?""Do I have a choice? Look at you, acting so aggrieved as if I bullied you!" Charles sighed, clearly unable to resist her. "But let's set some ground rules. You can give suggestions and handle simpler tasks, but don't overstep or get too involved. And absolutely no site inspections. Understood?""Got it! I know my limits. Don't worry," Noelle replied earnestly, knowing she had to keep her word since Charles had granted her some leeway."I'll just handle the preliminary work. Arya mentioned Mr. Parker is away on a business trip. Though others have been assigned to help, Arya hasn't been able to coordinate well with them, so they've been more of a hindrance than a help. That's why I decided to step in!"Charles nodded and gla
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Noelle gave Charles a reassuring smile. "I just can't sit still. Dr. Ellison said this is normal and suggested I move around more. You go ahead and focus on your work!"Charles smiled back before lowering his head to continue working.When Ronald entered, he saw a peaceful scene. Noelle was leaning against the couch, holding a project file that she had read halfway through. However, her head was tilting forward slightly as if she had dozed off.Charles, who was seated at his desk, was busy writing. He would still occasionally glance up to check on Noelle. Seeing that she had fallen asleep and her head was slumping awkwardly, he quietly stood up.He carefully removed the file from her hands and gently supported her waist to lay her flat on the couch.Ronald knocked lightly before stepping in, just in time to witness Charles' meticulous movements. He was so delicate and protective, treating Noelle as if she were a priceless treasure.Unintentionally, Ronald found himself mimicking
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Charles' heart tightened. He wanted to pull away, but Noelle clung to his hand with a firm grip. He looked down at her helplessly, but she would not let go. "Charlie…" she murmured insistently."Alright." Charles sighed, lifting the blanket and lying down next to her. As soon as he did, Noelle draped herself over him like a koala. Charles tried to gently pry her off, but she tightened her hold. Left with no choice, he let her cling to him.When Noelle woke up again, Charles was no longer by her side.She did not know how long she had slept, but the nap had left her feeling refreshed. The adjoining rest area was connected to Charles' office, allowing her to hear whatever happened outside.The rest area's door and windows were shut, concealing the inside from view, but from where she stood, she could see into the office.Noelle was about to open the door when voices from outside made her pause. Her hand was still gripping the doorknob."Charlie, don't you have anything you want to
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Charles stared coldly at Kelly. "You always assume too much about yourself."Kelly bit her lip. "I just don't believe you.""What's so unbelievable? When I met Nelly, God knew where you were," Charles said, his gaze softening slightly with a faint smile tugging at his lips. "I was kind to you because you saved me, and you happened to resemble Nelly. But I've never had any improper thoughts about you.""That's impossible. I don't believe it! If that's true, why didn't you deny it in front of the Hoffmans? Why did you do things that made people misunderstand?" Kelly pressed on, unwilling to let go."Maybe you're right. I am a hypocrite," Charles admitted without a care for his own reputation. He slipped his hands into his pockets, looking nonchalant."Back then, you were clever and capable of standing on your own at a young age. None of the women around me could match you.""You used me as a shield?" Kelly's voice cracked as the realization sank in. She was on the verge of breaking
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Kelly bit down hard on her lower lip, refusing to speak, but the trembling of her shoulders betrayed her emotions.Charles furrowed his brows together. "Seth carries the Hoffmans' bloodline, so that man must be one of the Hoffmans. Am I right?""I don't know. I don't know anything!" Kelly suddenly shouted, shoving Charles away. She shook her head, and her face was pale with terror. "I don't know anything!""You're not staying in Brookville because of me, are you? It's because of him. Is he here in Brookville? Or is he planning to come?"Kelly collapsed onto the ground, her body trembling. "I don't know anything!"Her reaction confirmed Charles' suspicions. He stopped advancing and crouched down to meet her gaze. "If you hadn't come to find me today, you might've had a chance."Kelly bit her lip so hard it looked like she might draw blood. Charles' gaze darkened as he stood and turned his back to her. "That man targeted the Hoffmans three years ago, which is why he kidnapped you.
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"Marry you?"Charles stared at Kelly coldly as if he were facing a clown. "Did you forget to take your meds today?"Kelly bit her lip and refused to respond no matter what he said.Charles looked at the woman slumped on the floor with an icy gaze. This was the first time he had seen Kelly in such a state. He pinched the bridge of his nose in exasperation. "You think if news of me marrying you spreads, it'll bring him back? You certainly think highly of yourself."He scoffed, looking down at her with disdain. "Choose something else."Kelly let out a bitter laugh as she pulled herself up from the floor. "Don't you want to know who that man is? If you announce that you're going to marry me, he'll find out. And when he does, he won't let his own child call you 'Dad', will he? Charles, are you willing to take the gamble? If you win, you'll know who he is.""Oh?" Charles chuckled, his tone laced with amusement. "What makes you think I'm desperate to know who he is?"Kelly clenched her
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As a woman herself, Noelle knew Kelly had to be feeling incredibly fragile at the moment. Knowing that a third person had overheard their conversation would undoubtedly leave Kelly humiliated.Sure enough, after hearing Noelle's words, Kelly's expression darkened even further. She clenched her fists, gritting her teeth. "You must be feeling very smug, huh?"Noelle felt completely innocent in the situation. She looked at Kelly, furrowing her brows slightly and feeling a bit helpless. "Ms. Anderson, I think you've misunderstood. I'm not feeling smug at all."In truth, Noelle had already known about most of this from overhearing Grant and Kelly's conversation at the hotel. She had long since understood the situation.For Kelly to accuse her of being smug was unjustified. Furthermore, Noelle did not think there was anything here to be smug about.However, seeing Kelly's current state, Noelle realized that reasoning with her would likely be futile. Instead, she calmly remarked, "Ms. An
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"What do you want me to do?" Kelly finally said.Noelle sighed inexplicably. "Nothing much. I'm not the type to force people. My request is simple—don't come looking for my husband again. It upsets me."Kelly frowned. "That's it?""That's it," Noelle replied, raising her eyebrows. "What else did you think? While I do dislike seeing someone who looks exactly like me, your face is something your parents gave you, isn't it? As long as you don't come looking for my husband anymore, staying in Brookville will actually be much easier.""What do you mean?""Just tell Grant that you don't love Charlie, that the child isn't his, and that you're not staying here for him. That's all.""Noelle, do you think I'm a three-year-old?" Kelly sneered, feeling like Noelle was playing her for a fool. She hated herself for momentarily believing Noelle's words.Noelle pursed her lips, then gave Charles a playful glance. "Charlie, do I have a witch's face?" she teased, pinching her cheek dramatically.
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"Sean, stop messing around. Let go of me first," Liliana tugged at Sean's arm, realizing how tightly he was holding her. "You're choking me."Only then did Sean loosen his grip slightly, though he still did not let her go. His forehead rested against hers, and he panted softly. "Liliana, do you remember what you said to me in the fire?"Liliana's face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away. "N-No, I don't remember. What did I say? I don't think I—mmph..."Before she could finish, Sean kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words with that one stubborn kiss.Liliana raised her hands and smacked Sean on the shoulder, trying to push him away. "Sea—mmph, what are you doing? Let me go..."She shoved him hard, and Sean stumbled back, clutching his chest. Liliana's face went pale, and she rushed over. "Sean, what's wrong? Are you okay? Did I hurt you somewhere?"Nonetheless, Sean took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her again. That feeling of holding her tightly
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Noelle raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."Then, she added, "That knot in Liliana's heart can only be undone by Sean."What happened back then had always been a shadow between the two of them. Noelle had noticed it these past few days. Though Liliana stubbornly claimed she no longer cared, she clutched her phone every single day, obviously waiting for a call.Liliana's social circle was small. Noelle and the others knew everyone she knew. Who else could she be waiting for but Sean?Charles furrowed his brows. "If Liliana can't have the best, then she's better off with nothing."Noelle could not help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I know you're still holding a grudge against Hayes and Savannah."Honestly, Noelle shared the sentiment. "Savannah really crossed a line with how she handled everything."Charles reached out and gently pinched Noelle's knuckles. "That's not what I meant."Noelle chuckled, exasperated. "I know."Outside, the sound of a car engine drew their attentio
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Sean shoved Hayes away. "Dad, if you're just like Mom and trying to stop me from being with Liliana, then don't even bother. If I can't marry Liliana in this lifetime, I won't marry anyone else."With that, Sean lay down decisively. Hayes frowned. "Sean, this isn't about what we want anymore. It's about Liliana and Charles now."Truthfully, Hayes did not have many opinions about Sean and Liliana's relationship. He was always too busy with the company to pay attention to such things. Even the events from four years ago were only now becoming clearer to him."If you insist on marrying her, I won't stop you. But from what I can see, the problem lies with Liliana and Charles."Sean's gaze sharpened as he clenched his fists. "That's impossible. Liliana already forgave me back when the fire happened. She promised that if we both made it out, she'd marry me."Hayes sighed. "Your mother… She misunderstood Liliana and said some harsh things. Just rest for now. Once you're better, we'll go
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Sean spat out a mouthful of blood. One hand gripped the bedsheet tightly, his gaze turning darker than ever."What do you mean by that? What do you mean she doesn't want to marry me? She promised me. She said that as long as I was willing to walk out of that fire with her, she'd be with me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me you're lying to me."Sean's bloodshot eyes locked on Savannah's. "Tell me."Savannah was momentarily stunned by the sheer force of Sean's gaze. This was the first time she ever felt fear in front of her own son. "Sean, I…""Where's Liliana?" Sean demanded."Sean," Hayes called out as he pushed open the door and stepped in. "That's no way to speak to your mother.""Then how should I speak to her?" Sean's voice turned icy."Did you know it was Joanna who drugged me nine years ago? And while I was under the influence, I forced myself on Liliana? I misunderstood her, and as a result, she had to hide in the countryside for years."Four years ago, it was me
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The operating room door swung open, and Liliana spun around. She saw Saxon step out. Not caring about anyone else’s opinions, she grabbed his hand. "Mr. Holt, how's Sean?"Saxon looked down at their hands, noting how soft and warm hers was. He met her eyes and nodded. "The patient is out of danger now. He should wake up by tomorrow."Hearing that, Liliana let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly fainted."Liliana!"Charles rushed over and wrapped Liliana in a tight hug, but his eyes quickly darted to Hayes and Savannah. "Now that Sean is safe, Sean's fate is no longer Liliana's concern, nor ours," he declared, speaking for the Hoffman family.With those words, Charles carried Liliana away. Saxon was tugged along by Linda. "Saxon, you should check on her. The young lady seemed off to me. She's been hiding her pain. Besides the wound on her shoulder, I think she breathed in a lot of smoke."Saxon's eyes shimmered for a moment. "Yeah, I'm aware."Liliana had been pushing through
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"Charles, you…""Stop it!" Hayes was taken aback by Savannah suddenly slapping Liliana. He did not particularly like or dislike Liliana, but she was part of the Hoffman family, and their family commanded much respect. Besides, Noelle was still Charles's wife, and they had to be careful about their actions.Hayes turned to Charles. "I'm sorry, my wife acted without thinking. But what in the world happened today?"Hayes had been told that his son was hurt, but he did not know the details. When he arrived and saw Liliana was there and injured too, Hayes and Savannah could not help but think that Liliana must be connected to Sean's injury.Charles gave a sharp look. "It was Joanna's doing.""Joanna? No, that can't be!" Savannah was shocked to hear the name Joanna, and she quickly objected, "Joanna is such a sweet girl, she couldn't possibly...""Oh, sweet indeed!"Liliana, who had been silent until then, finally spoke. She narrowed her eyes and stood up, ignoring the pain from her w
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"Liliana!""Get up quickly!" Liliana used all her strength to pull Sean up from the ground. "Can you walk?""Uh-huh!" Sean had been hit by a falling piece of wood on his leg when he tried to push Liliana out earlier. That was why he could not get out in time and could only hear Liliana's loud calls from outside.He had wished so badly for Liliana to leave quickly, but she had come back for him.Sean bit down hard and pushed himself up.Even if it was hard to walk, he had to try because Liliana wanted him to stand.Liliana slung Sean's arm over her shoulder, noticing his injury. Her eyes were red with tears. "Sean, hang in there. If we both make it out today, I'll forgive you. You can ask me to do anything.""Really?" Sean's eyes sparkled, and he smiled. "Liliana, I don't want you to do anything." In his heart, he added, ‘I just want you to marry me.’"The fire is licking at our heels, and you two are still dawdling," came Charles's icy voice from up ahead. In a flash, he was be
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"Sean, where are you? Didn't you just say you love me?" she cried out. "How can you leave me like this, saying you love me and then j-j-just giving up? What am I supposed to do now?"Sean, you took our child from me. How could you think I'd just forgive you? If you don't make this right, I swear I'll never forgive you," Liliana yelled outside, her voice filled with madness. Inside, the plant was engulfed in flames. Shaking from head to toe, Liliana's screams slowly turned into a whisper. She clenched her hands tight, staring blankly at the fire. "If you're gone, what's left for me here?""Liliana!"Charles rushed over and saw Liliana moving toward the flames. He grabbed her and pulled her back. "What are you doing?"Liliana looked up, dazed, and saw Charles. She quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Charles, please. I'm begging you. Help me save Sean, please!"Charles's brow creased as he looked at the fiery red inferno, his fingers tensing. "Liliana, the fire's too big. Sean mi
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Liliana shoved Sean aside and covered him with her body, taking a knife stab from Joanna. "Ugh..."Pain whitened Liliana's face, and blood dripped onto Sean's face. Reacting quickly, Sean rolled over, picked Liliana up in his arms, and seized Joanna's neck, twisting it hard until it cracked. Joanna's eyes bulged in disbelief as she stared at Sean."You..."She had not thought Sean would actually snap her neck. Her eyes were wide open, one hand clutching a knife, and the other holding a lighter.With her last breath, she tossed the lighter.A loud bang followed, and flames started to spread from that spot.Sean's eyes darkened as he carried Liliana and dashed for the exit. However, how could he outrun the swift spread of the fire while burdened with Liliana's weight?Liliana's eyes widened as she saw the flames creeping up behind them. She pushed Sean, urging him, "Go now, or it'll be too late!"However, Sean's eyes turned a deep red with emotion. "Liliana, I won't let go of you
