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Noelle instantly sensed a shift in Charles’ behavior and quickly pushed him away, her cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and urgency. "You should shower. It's getting late. Time to call it a night!"Charles's eyes dimmed as he fought to quell the turmoil within. He tousled Noelle's hair affectionately. "Alright. If you're tired, go ahead and get some sleep!" He chided himself internally. How could he be so undisciplined, especially with Noelle carrying their children? The memory of their intimate moment in the office earlier that day made him feel a twinge of self-reproach. Ever since Noelle entered his life, he felt like he was losing control.Once Charles disappeared into the bathroom, Noelle's face grew even hotter. She slapped her cheeks lightly, trying to shake off the day's memories and her thoughts of Charles..."Noelle, get a grip! You're acting like such a harlot!" she scolded herself. If Charles had caught her in that state, he would have never let her live it down
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"Got it."Kresten floored it after seeing the panic on Kelly's face. He zoomed past several red lights, and when they screeched to a halt at the hospital's entrance, Grant scooped Seth into his arms and marched inside.Still in shock from the whirlwind, Kelly was quickly ushered by Kresten to keep up."Where's the doctor on-call? We've got a kid here with a high fever."The pediatrician responded quickly, applying a cooling treatment to Seth and prescribing some medicine. "If his fever doesn't go down in the next thirty minutes, we might need to give him a shot to ward off a lung infection. Is there any medicine he's allergic to?"The doctor looked up from his notes to Grant and Kelly, assuming, "You're the boy's parents, right?"Grant's eyes widened in surprise, and Kelly hesitated. "No allergies here. Thanks, Doctor!" she blurted out, sneaking a worried glance at Grant. By then, Grant had already relaxed a little. His face was a blank slate, but he was clearly relieved."Krest
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"Really? Mr. Hoffman sure is thoughtful. But it looks like I won't be able to make it tomorrow after all!""What? Why?" Noelle sounded taken aback. "Is there some emergency, Mr. Anderson?""Yeah, I'm at the hospital right now!""Hospital?" Noelle's brow furrowed in confusion. "Mr. Anderson, are you ill?" That did not make any sense. Just half an hour ago, Grant asked if she could make it to Eagle Summit. How could he have gotten sick so quickly?Charles paused mid-hair rub, catching Noelle's concerned tone. He gave her a questioning look, silently asking what was up."It's not me, it's Seth. He's come down with a fever, and it's not letting up. We can't just hop on a plane with him like this!" Grant's voice was calm and collected over the phone.The image of Seth's shy, timid face flashed through Noelle's mind. "A fever in a little one is serious business. Mr. and Ms. Anderson should focus on taking care of Seth. We can always reschedule the meal...""Ms. Shaw, if you don't mind
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"Kelly, you think you've got me all figured out?" Grant's hand shot out, clamping around Kelly's neck with a fierce glint in his eyes that sent shivers racing down her spine. "I… Cough! Let go of me!"However, Grant just stared down at her like he was watching someone fight for their last breath.Kelly's face turned a deeper shade of red, her brain screaming for air. Just when she thought Grant was going to choke the life out of her, he let go.He pulled out a handkerchief, wiped his hands, and gave her a frosty look. "What's it like staring death in the face?""Grant, you're a complete psycho!"Grant just laughed softly. "Oh? That scared you, huh?"Kelly's face was ghostly pale from the lack of air, her thoughts foggy. She lunged at Grant, trying to claw at him, but he sidestepped her effortlessly.Grant brushed off his clothes, and his eyes lost their earlier intensity. "It's getting late. You keep an eye on Seth!"It was not until Grant had left that Kelly gasped for breath,
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Both Charles and Grant were sharp cookies. They knew the score: whoever set up this lunch had an angle to play. However, it was Charles who broke the ice.Grant's eyes took on a steely edge, but he gave a nod of concession. Charles had played his cards right. "It's pretty straightforward—I can't take Kelly with me for now."Charles acted like he had seen it coming when Grant spoke up, not even batting an eye. He was busy giving a coffee cup a thorough scrub before he filled a cup with warm water for Noelle. Only then did he look up at Grant. "Look, whatever's going on with you, and wherever Ms. Anderson decides to go, that's her business, right? As for me and Ms. Anderson, we're just connected by an old debt— It was just a life saved years ago!"A spark lit up in Grant's narrow eyes. He frowned a bit but then nodded in agreement. "Sounds good to me!"Grant had planned to bring Kelly back to Capiton, but judging by how she acted, she did not seem too keen on the idea. The memory o
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Grant's unexpected move caught Charles and Noelle off guard. Noelle tried to spot what had caught Grant's attention, but no one was in sight.With a puzzled gasp, Noelle turned to find Grant sitting calmly, looking as if nothing had happened.Charles watched Grant closely with his sharp eyes that seemed to see right through people. A knowing smile played on his lips. Had he not been mistaken, it looked like Grant had been watching a woman, and there was definitely a man with her.Ever the pro at keeping his composure in the spotlight, Grant quickly got a grip on his emotions. He looked as relaxed as ever."Did you see something, Mr. Anderson?" Noelle asked, scanning the area but finding no one. The brief flash of anger on Grant's face was unmistakable, though.Noelle had never seen anyone get under Grant's skin before, but that look of his was then etched in her memory. Grant reminded her so much more of Joshua than she had ever realized.Was it just her, or did Grant always seem
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With a clenched jaw, Grant shoved Juliet away. Noticing she was still in her outfit from their encounter at Eagle Summit, his eyes deepened with intensity. Pushing her back, he demanded, "Who told you to come to Brookville?""You didn’t consider that I've been missing you?""Get a grip, Juliet!" Grant pushed her away again, his eyes flashing with an edge.Juliet made a face, her eyes wide and pleading as she looked at Grant. "Geez, Uncle. No need to be so harsh!""Call me Uncle again, I dare you." Grant pinched the bridge of his nose, swatting away Juliet's hand as she tried to reach for him again. "Seriously, who sent you to Brookville?""Oh, I’m just here for a company project. I thought I'd drop by!" Juliet chuckled awkwardly, eyeing her hand that Grant had turned red, then stepped back to lean casually against the wall, her gaze sharpening. "Mr. Anderson, you don't actually think I came all this way just for you, do you?"Grant's tense expression eased slightly, though he sti
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"Here, of course!" Juliet laughed. "You've got a spot here. Why would I go anywhere else?""You really think I won't throw you out?"...Noelle and Charles emerged, feeling uneasy. "Charles, Mr. Anderson seemed really worked up, didn't he?"Charles's frown gave way to a sly grin. "Oh? What gave you that idea?"Noelle shook her head, a puzzled frown on her face. "I'm not sure, but he seemed really tense. I haven't known Grant for that long, but he's always been chill. I could've sworn he was ticked off just now, which I’ve never seen before!”Charles gave a knowing nod and playfully tweaked Noelle's nose. "You're awfully concerned about another guy. Aren't you worried I'll get jealous?""No way!" Noelle giggled, brushing off the suggestion. "Grant and I are just friends, nothing more! You've got to stop teasing me about it, okay?""Okay, okay!" Charles dropped the subject with a smile and then added thoughtfully, "You'll probably meet that girl one day.""You know her?""Not e
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The door was suddenly pushed open, and Kelly hurried into the room. "Are you alright?"A clear and crisp voice echoed above her. Noelle was initially startled, and she looked up to see that it was Kelly.The sight of Kelly replaced her pain with surprise. "You…" Why was she here?Before Noelle could finish her sentence, she bent over again, clearly in discomfort."What's wrong? Are you having an episode?""An episode?" Noelle looked up at Kelly, confused. "What episode?""I'm just experiencing fetal movement. The babies have been very active lately," Noelle explained, studying Kelly's face. The concern on Kelly's face quickly turned to surprise."Why are you here?"Noelle could not fathom why Kelly would visit. To her, there was not any connection between them—at least not one Kelly was aware of. Kelly's presence was baffling.However, she could not ignore the strange way Kelly looked at her. "I'm having twins, so my belly looks bigger than usual. These past few days, the babi
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Grant's gaze flickered briefly, almost imperceptibly, before he avoided Kelly's question altogether. "It's getting late. I'll have Kresten drive you there."His words made it clear that he was not willing to answer. Knowing Grant's temperament, Kelly understood that pushing further would yield no results. She did not press the issue. "Then please watch over Seth for me. I'll be back soon."When Kelly went downstairs, she saw Kresten already waiting for her. Kresten quickly stepped forward and opened the car door. "Ms. Anderson, please get in."Kelly nodded and got into the car. As soon as she settled, she began to feel a twinge of regret. But deep down, she knew she could not turn back now.She wanted to see Noelle—the sister she had unknowingly been separated from for more than 20 years, someone who shared the same fate as her.The thought of having a sister was entirely new to Kelly. It was an odd and unfamiliar feeling. Memories of their past interactions flooded her mind. No
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Seth nodded, tilting his head as he looked at Kelly. "Mommy, you cried."Though young, Seth was incredibly perceptive. Noticing Kelly's red eyes, his small, soft hand reached out to gently rub her cheek.He even leaned closer and blew softly on her face. "Don't cry, Mommy!""I didn't cry, not at all," Kelly said while patting Seth's back gently.There was an apologetic look on her face. "I just forgot to make dinner for you tonight.""Then, Mommy, let's eat out! Seth has money—lots and lots of money. Seth will treat Mommy to some meat!"Seth's sweet, innocent words made Kelly's eyes redden again, but she smiled and nodded. "Alright, Seth. Change your clothes. I'll take you out for dinner, okay?"Later that evening, Kelly sat holding Seth while watching TV, but her mind could not stop drifting back to Noelle's face.Grant's words replayed in her head: she and Noelle were full-blooded sisters, sharing both parents.Kelly looked down at Seth, her thoughts in turmoil. She could
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"Are you sure it's a virus?" Kelly asked, her voice trembling slightly."Yes," Grant replied with a firm nod, his sharp eyes fixed on her.He could see the disbelief and shock in Kelly's gaze, along with traces of guilt and unease.However, Kelly suddenly laughed, and she turned her head to face Grant. "Noelle has a virus, so she should go see a doctor. Why are you coming to me? Ha! It's ridiculous that Charles still wants to get me involved when his wife is sick. Why?""Kelly, this virus is extremely rare," Grant explained, his tone steady. "Sean currently doesn't have a clear treatment, but he mentioned one potential solution."Kelly's eyes flickered slightly, betraying a crack in her facade. "If there's a solution, then try it.""Sean believes we need to extract active enzymes from the blood of her closest relatives. Harrison and Shirley should already be at the hospital."Kelly froze again, her lips pressing into a thin line."Oh," she replied, feigning calm, though her emo
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Grant noticed Kelly's reluctance to look at the documents and frowned slightly before speaking in an indifferent tone. "You don't have to look at it if you don't want to. After all, it's your decision whether to accept it or not."He placed the file on the table, his tone calm and detached, as though this matter had nothing to do with him.However, Kelly was far from calm. She glared at him, her voice trembling with suppressed anger. "If that's the case, why did you bring it here? Why did you agree? Why…"Her voice grew louder as she yelled at Grant, her emotions spiraling out of control. The noise startled Seth, who was sleeping in the other room.Hearing Seth's cries, Kelly immediately pushed past Grant and rushed into the room to scoop him into her arms. "Seth, don't cry. Mommy's here!""Mommy!" Seth clung tightly to her, his little hands grasping at her clothes."Yes, Mommy's here," Kelly murmured, cradling him as she gently patted his back. She hummed a soothing tune into hi
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Kelly's feelings toward Grant were complicated. Growing up, her impression of him was not strong, and they certainly could not be described as having a close sibling bond.Later, Grant left the Andersons, disappearing to places unknown. When he finally returned, Kelly did not stay in Capiton for long before coming to Brookville.After that came the incident that changed everything, ultimately sending her abroad."Aren't you going to invite me in?" Grant glanced inside.Kelly frowned slightly. Although she seemed reluctant, she did not refuse and stepped aside to make way. "Come in. But I don't have much here, so I'm afraid I might not be the best host.""No problem."Grant noticed how much colder Kelly's demeanor had become. As he stepped into the modest apartment, he casually observed its simple layout.It was hard to reconcile this Kelly, living in such a sparse place, with the pampered young woman who once never lifted a finger.Feeling somewhat uneasy, Kelly closed the door
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Kelly had been spending the past few days with Seth, whose health had improved significantly. After the recent incident, Kelly stayed in Brookville for a while, using the time to reflect deeply. One of the reasons she had not left Brookville was because of Seth's biological father.It had been almost four years. Not too long, yet not short either.Kelly thought she had let it go, but the DNA report comparing Seth with Maxwell made her hesitate once again.She always knew Seth was not Charles' child. She was fully aware of who the father was, yet his true identity remained a mystery.During those months four years ago, that man had stayed by her side, sharing a deeply unforgettable time with her. It was so unforgettable that she had pushed aside questions about his identity or purpose, choosing instead to immerse herself in the moment with him.Yet she was nothing more than a pawn for him to use against the Hoffmans in the end.Strangely, Charles had been absent from Brookville du
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Grant's expression turned ice-cold in an instant. "What are you planning to do?""Kelly is Noelle's biological sister. Sean said only enzymes extracted from close relatives' blood might save Noelle. Whether it works or not, I have to try," Charles replied. His gaze was intense in a way Grant had never seen before.Grant had not expected to ever witness such an expression on Charles' face. He frowned deeply but eventually nodded. "I'll try, but she still doesn't know she's part of the Smith family.""You didn't tell her?" Charles was visibly surprised. He had assumed Grant would have already told Kelly the truth.Now, hearing that Kelly had no idea about her connection to Noelle or the Smith family, Charles was taken aback."I'll bring her over as soon as I can. Give me some time.""Fine, but don't take too long. Nelly can't wait," Charles said firmly. He understood that revealing the truth to Kelly and convincing her to help Noelle would not be easy. However, since Grant had ag
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Sean emerged with a somber expression. "Margaret has confirmed that there's a fresh needle mark on Noelle's arm. That shadow from earlier must have injected something into her, which likely triggered her immediate symptoms."Charles clenched his fists, the sound of his knuckles cracking filling the tense air. "What's the plan?""Before the virus spreads too deeply, we could try using blood from Noelle's close relatives to extract certain components that might counteract it," Sean explained.Charles narrowed his eyes. "Be clearer. What are you suggesting?""This idea isn't fully tested. I only came across it in medical literature, and there's no guarantee it will work. If the virus hasn't invaded her bone marrow, we might still have a chance."Charles' expression eased slightly, but a hint of apprehension lingered. He glanced at Sean, who hesitated before continuing. "We need to call in Uncle Harrison and Shirley. Ideally, we should also bring Kelly here.""Fine!"Harrison arrive
