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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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"You want to use me to draw him out?" Kelly was not blind to Charles' methods, but hearing him say it so plainly still made her heart sink. "Charles, I stayed by your side for so many years and even helped you avoid countless troubles.""And you think those three years you spent abroad were uneventful by chance?" Charles' cold laughter shattered the last shred of Kelly's dignity. "You knew I'd come to see you today?""No, I didn't.""That's impossible!""Even without you, that man will surface eventually—it's just a matter of time. Do you have anything else to ask? If not, you may leave."Kelly did not remember how she left Collosus Group. All she knew was the crushing humiliation she felt in front of Charles and Noelle. She stumbled out, utterly disoriented.She wandered aimlessly along the streets, unsure of where to go. She was unable to figure out where she belonged. She did not know the meaning of her existence or why she should keep living.Her shameful origins had never
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Kresten quickly opened the door when he saw Grant approach. "Mr. Anderson!"Grant narrowed his eyes. "Where's Seth?""He's inside. He just fell asleep," Kresten replied."Seth!"Kelly's face turned pale. She shoved past Grant to get into the car. Only after seeing Seth sleeping peacefully did she finally let out a breath of relief.She turned her head, her gaze fierce as she locked eyes with Grant. "Seth is just a child. Why? Why does everyone use him to threaten me?""Everyone? Even Charles?" Grant's lips curved into a faint, sarcastic smile. The hint of lightness in his expression made Kelly pause, and she stared at him in a daze.Grant's expression darkened as he shut the car door and got in as well. "Drive, Kresten.""Yes, sir!" Kresten got into the driver's seat and immediately started the car.Kelly sat next to Seth, holding him protectively. Grant's presence made her tense up, and her body instinctively stiffened as if shielding Seth from harm.Grant squinted at her. S
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"I said, the woman who destroyed my family and your biological mother, Shirley Shrill, is currently in Brookville, at Springwood Garden!"Kelly's body trembled slightly, her eyes turning bloodshot. "You're saying she's back now?"Her voice was filled with venom, and her expression seemed even more hateful than Grant's.Grant furrowed his brows. "Yes, I received the news not long ago.""Why are you telling me this?" Kelly shouted. "And why only now?""Does it matter?" Grant asked flatly, his gaze steady on her. "Does her return truly matter to you?"Did it matter? Kelly asked herself the same question.Part of her longed for Shirley's return so she could ask why she gave birth to her only to abandon her. Why did she leave her in the cold, unfeeling Anderson family? Why did she become a mistress? Why…Yet another part of her wished Shirley would disappear forever, vanish without a trace.Kelly did not know what Shirley's existence meant to her. Was her return merely a painful re
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Grant's eyes glinted with a sharp, icy light, and his piercing gaze rested on Kelly, cutting into her like a blade.Kelly was startled by his demeanor. Outside, the wind howled, rattling against the car windows. When one of the windows was rolled down, the sudden rush of hot wind swept inside, giving her a fleeting sensation of being trapped in hell.She straightened her back, her eyes filled with fear but also stubborn defiance.Grant suddenly chuckled, his voice low and cutting. "You're quite something."Kelly shivered involuntarily. "You like Noelle, don't you? If Charles knew about this, what do you think he'd do?""What do you think?" Grant's tone was calm and indifferent as his gaze briefly flicked toward her. "Do you really think that would be enough to threaten me?"Kelly bit her lip, but Grant had already looked away. "Whatever feelings I may have for Noelle, it's not for you to judge.""You're afraid, aren't you?" Kelly said, her voice trembling with bitterness. "I nev
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Noelle tilted her head, appearing to think for a moment. "Probably just after Kelly arrived.""And you heard everything?" Charles casually held her fingers, his tone unhurried. "Hmm?"Noelle nodded. "I probably heard everything I was supposed to, except the parts you haven't said yet." She pondered seriously for a moment before asking, "Did you really use Kelly back then?"Although Noelle did not like Kelly, seeing her so lost and broken just moments ago left her feeling conflicted.Charles did not respond verbally, but his expression said it all.Noelle could not quite describe how she felt. It was not pity or anger but something heavier. She was not Kelly and had not gone through Kelly's experiences, so she could not fully understand her emotions.Still, Noelle thought that if something like this had happened to her, she probably would not have been able to bear it.Charles' expression softened as he gazed at Noelle. Seeing her like this, he sighed softly. "Did it scare you?"
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"Grant… Grant was the one who sent her away, but he used my name," Charles explained as he gently stroked Noelle's hair. "Grant probably knows more about that man than I do.""So, Grant sent Kelly away to protect her?""That, I can't say for certain," Charles replied, his gaze softening as he looked at Noelle. "Have you slept enough?"Noelle's cheeks flushed as she nodded. "I'm not a pig, you know.""You're sure about that?" Charles teased, reaching out to tap her nose. "I wonder who it was who nodded off after barely reading a few lines, hmm?""I did not!" Noelle protested, her face reddening further as she struggled to come up with a better retort."It's your fault!" she huffed, covering his mouth with her hand. "If I weren't pregnant with these two little ones, there's no way I'd be this lazy.""Oh, so you admit you're lazy now?" Charles' smile deepened, the warmth in his eyes filled with indulgent affection.She found herself captivated by his gaze. She stared for a moment
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It was not just a look-alike. It was him, for real!Noelle did not even want to admit she knew Rowena, the goofball.Teresa was super quick on her feet. She jumped up and asked the owner to bring over an extra chair. "Hey, you're here to get Noelle?"Charles gave Teresa a quick look and decided he liked her way more than Rowena, who was not behaving at all. He glanced at Rowena, who was still leaning on Noelle, and Noelle had not even pushed her away. This made Charles feel a bit colder, but he still managed to nod politely, "Mhm!"Teresa might have looked cool and collected, but inside, she was totally freaked out by Charles's super chilly vibe."Um... Rowena, sit up straight, will you?"Teresa caught the look in Charles's eyes, which seemed like he was about to lose it, so she quickly pulled Rowena over and held onto her hand tight.Charles finally seemed happy, and his face even looked a little friendlier. "What are you guys having?"Noelle could not help but give Charles a
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Charles was speechless.He peered through the car window, his gaze locked onto the three women across the street. When he saw Rowena's hands still on Noelle's shoulders, his eyes practically blazed, "Tell your friend to get her hands off!""I..." Noelle glanced to the side and caught Rowena's hand, which was fidgeting on her. "Stop that!""Ooh, pretty girl, who are you talking to?" Noelle rolled her eyes, but Teresa jumped in quickly, "Is that Charles? Noelle, it's getting late. Did he come to pick you up? I wonder if he's eaten yet. Maybe you should invite him to join us for a bite?"Noelle peered across the street, her throat suddenly dry, and spoke into the phone, "Come on over, then!"Charles, phone in hand, watched Noelle from across the street. Teresa's words made him smile a bit, and he stepped out of his car, striding across the road with his long legs.Those days, Charles dressed in comfy clothes, like light gray instead of his usual black, to be gentle with the kids.
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"Okay, okay, I'll be your good friend!" Rowena gave Noelle's shoulder a reassuring pat. "We've got that special bond, don't we? We wouldn't miss your wedding for the world!" Rowena gave Teresa a playful wink, and Teresa nodded with a smile, "Rowena's right, we wouldn't miss it. Now, let's have a toast!"After chatting for a bit longer, Noelle pulled out her phone from her purse. She saw a text from Charles asking, "Finished eating?"Noelle typed back, "Almost, I'll head back once we wrap up here.""Great, I'll be waiting for you!"Noelle read the message and felt a strange vibe. She glanced up and saw the eye-catching car parked across the street – the Rolls-Royce Phantom that Charles had recently gotten.The car parked on the side of the road was impossible to miss. Everyone walking by just had to sneak a peek. It was anything but low-key.Noelle pressed her hand to her forehead, looked down, and quickly texted Charles, "Why did you come out? And in such a flashy car!" It was no
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The bridesmaid lineup was set: Kelly, Liliana, Linda, and Eloise. For the groomsmen, there were Yves, Sean, and Steven. They needed one more, and just when everyone was scratching their heads, Simon showed up. Just like that, the final groomsman spot was filled.The wedding was a whirlwind of activity, but it was also rewarding. Even though Noelle and Charles did not have to lift a finger, they were still super busy.Every day, Noelle worked hard to get fit for the big day. She wanted to look her best when she got married. However, all that work meant she was not getting much sleep.Charles could see how hard she was pushing herself, and it hurt him to see her like that. He knew Noelle was tough and always set high standards for herself.A few days before tying the knot, Noelle hung out with Rowena and Teresa again. She had wanted them to be bridesmaids, but they just wanted to watch their friend walk down the aisle. They would not have it any other way.So, the trio ended up at a
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Liliana suddenly felt a knot in her stomach and quickly looked away.Noelle's brow furrowed with concern. "Why's Sean drinking so much all of a sudden? Did something happen at work?"Charles gave a soft chuckle and playfully tapped Noelle's nose. "You're so smart, but it's not about work this time. It's about a little trouble in love!"When Charles said that, all eyes turned to Liliana. The room went so quiet they could have heard a pin drop. Liliana's heart skipped a beat, and she looked a little pale. Holding her fists tight, she said, "Well, it's getting late. I think I'll take Bobby and head home now.""Hold on," Charles said, "since you're here, stay for dinner. Grandpa's here too!"Noelle chimed in, "Yeah, Liliana, Grandpa's waiting! Plus, it's late. It's not good for you to go back by yourself." She gave Charles a playful wink and a pinch, thinking he always brought up the most awkward things. However, she knew the situation with Liliana and Sean was not easy.As Sean's si
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Charles flashed a sly smile. "You're going to be the best man.""The best man?" Sean eyed Charles. "And who's the maid of honor?"As expected, this guy!Charles eyed Sean back. "What's in it for me?"Sean clenched his teeth. "Charles, must you always make deals? I'm your wife's brother, and someday I'll be your brother-in-law!""Oh?" Charles rubbed his chin. "Even brothers should settle up clearly!" Charles was not one to be easily convinced. "It's decided."Charles then glanced at Peter. "Mr. Fischer should be okay, and then..."That was his and Noelle's wedding, a once-in-a-lifetime affair, and Charles was set on making it unforgettable for Noelle. So, instead of Sean's usual drinking and grumbling, it turned into Charles planning the perfect wedding for Noelle.Sean watched Charles show off his love life with such intensity that he almost wanted to throttle him.Later, Yves showed up, worn out from work, but Charles had summoned him with just a phone call.The bartender at
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The Majestic Lounge was Charles's next stop after leaving Phoenix Tree Residence. He had agreed to meet there and went straight to the private room. Sean was there, drinking non-stop.Charles walked up, took Sean's drink from his hand, and looked over at Peter. "What's happening?"Peter's eyebrow shot up. "Wow, drama!" He could not help but chuckle. "This is the first time I've seen him so worked up, acting like it's the end of the world, and he won't even tell us why!"As he spoke, Peter poured a glass of wine for Charles. Charles squinted and shook his head. "No thanks, I've stopped drinking."Peter's mouth gave a quick twitch. "Come on, really?""For real, I've quit!" Charles insisted. "I've got kids now, and I need to be a good role model for them!"Charles said it with such a smug tone that Peter almost wanted to toss a wine bottle at him. Sean, with his heart recently broken, just could not take it. He looked up, his eyes red with emotion, glaring at Charles as if he was
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Charles gently tousled Noelle's hair. "Weren't you just saying how tired you were? What happened? Not sleepy now?" He teased her as she acted all wiggly and giggly like a little kid.Noelle blinked her big eyes. "Nope, I just want to hug you!"Charles smiled softly. "Okay then!" He closed his eyes. "Time to sleep!""Alright!" Noelle closed her eyes, too.When she woke up, Charles was gone. Noelle looked around, got out of bed, and after getting ready, she went to check Ice and Glitter's room, but they were not there.She went downstairs and found Maxwell holding Ice and Glitter, playing together with a caregiver nearby.Noelle was surprised. "Grandpa, when did you get here?""Ah, Noelle, you're up?" Maxwell smiled warmly and waved her over. "Come sit with me!""Where's Charles, Grandpa?" Noelle asked since she had not seen Charles since she woke up."Oh, he just said he had some stuff to take care of and went out," Maxwell said, not too worried. "I haven't seen the kids for a
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"You don't need to lose any more weight," Charles said, playfully squeezing Noelle's waist. His eyes grew serious. "It's not good to be too thin."He preferred her with a little more weight, looking strong and huggable. "Being a bit plump is nice. It's comfy to cuddle!""Oh, stop it!" she protested, feeling he was teasing her.Blushing, Noelle looked down, too shy to meet Charles's gaze.Even after being married for so long, whenever Charles playfully teased her, Noelle's heart would still skip a beat. It raced so fast she could hardly keep up."I'm doing all this for you!" Noelle snuggled against Charles's chest. "You only get one wedding day, and I want to be the most beautiful bride!" She sighed, tilting her head. "You wouldn't believe it, but the wedding dress and gown mom and Aunt Nancy picked out yesterday were all too tight!"Remembering yesterday's dress-fitting fiasco, Noelle felt a twinge of frustration. "I told Mom my size from before I got pregnant. I could fit into i
