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"Sir Jones!" Harrison stood his ground, defiant. "Noelle is my daughter, so she belongs with the Smiths. I won't have her associating with the Shaws, especially when they've never treated her right. How can I just stand by and let her be mistreated when my family could take her in?"Sebastian scoffed. "You’re such a smooth talker now, but why didn’t you want her back then?” He was sure Harrison had been the one to reject Noelle and force Shirley to bring her back."It's not that I didn't want her back then." Harrison shot a glance at Shirley and inhaled sharply. "There was a big mix-up with Maddy back then. I thought our kid was gone!"Sebastian caught the subtext and turned to Shirley. "He's telling the truth, isn't he?"Shirley bit her lip, refusing to answer, and Sebastian got the picture. "I can’t believe I raised someone as selfish and deceitful as you. What did I do to deserve this living hell? Did I break a mirror or cross a black cat in a past life?""Dad..." Shirley's voi
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Sebastian, who had not touched a cigarette in years, was furiously puffing away. He glared at Shirley, who was still hovering at the doorway, and his patience snapped. "Get in here!"Shirley stepped inside, the smell of smoke hitting her immediately. "Dad...""Save it," Sebastian interrupted sharply. "I don't want to hear any excuses. What's the deal with Noelle? Is what Harrison said true? I don’t care about your past with Harrison, but Noelle is innocent. Do you have any idea what you're doing by projecting your hatred onto her?""Dad, I-I hate him. He destroyed me!""I think you had it coming. I don't care about your ancient history. Just answer me this: is Noelle yours and Harrison's kid?""I..." Shirley balled her hands into fists and turned her head aside."Still putting on that act? Do you really think I'd have let you step foot into this house if it wasn't for Noelle? Forget it! Don’t bother saying anything else. Take Harrison and get out of my sight. I'll handle Noelle's
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"Sir Jones, don't beat yourself up over this. You couldn't have seen it coming," May said as she plucked the cigarette from Sebastian's fingers. "You're not getting any younger, and your health has seen better days. If Noelle knew you were still smoking, she'd be worried sick!""Oh, that's right! I nearly slipped up there. Noelle's got a baby on the way, and she hates it when I smoke!" Sebastian smacked his forehead. "You're always on the ball, May."With another sigh, Sebastian said, "Now that Maddy and Harrison are back, I just don't know about Noelle... May, would you mind giving me some space? I need to think."Sebastian spent the whole afternoon in his study, lost in thought, until he finally picked up the phone and called Charles. "Hey, Charles, I need to chat. Can you drop by when you've got a moment?"Charles understood right away that Sebastian had something important to discuss. He shuffled his plans around for the evening and gave Noelle a ring to let her know he would b
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Sebastian looked up, his gaze meeting Charles's clear, honest eyes. Charles nodded slightly, and Sebastian said, "Alright."Exhausted, Sebastian rubbed his temples. "I'll get straight to the point. Noelle isn't Jade and Julian's daughter, and you've known that for a while. She's actually my youngest daughter Madison's child, though she now goes by Shirley."Charles gave a slight nod. "I'm aware.""Do you know who Noelle's father is?""It’s Harrison."Sebastian was taken aback by Charles’ response but let out a resigned sigh. "I should’ve known. Even if I kept silent, you have the smarts to figure it out on your own. I only discovered today that Noelle is Harrison's daughter!"Sebastian caught the mild surprise on Charles's face and gave him a wry smile. "I've let my daughter down. Madison has always been too proud and stubborn. She’s full of ambition and can never be satisfied. She's always reached for the stars!"I once arranged a marriage for her. I was really close to the hea
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A sharp look flickered in Charles's eyes. "What are you getting at, Grandpa?""To be honest, I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. I just found out today that Noelle's actually a Smith. Had I known that, I never would've given her to the Shaws."Charles nodded, piecing it together. "Do you think Noelle should join the Smiths?”He got it then. "The Smiths do have some serious clout, that's for sure.""I'm not saying Noelle has to go back or anything. She's married to you now, which puts my mind at ease. But she's still a Smith, and after the rough time she had with the Shaws, I bet the Smiths will want to make things right for her," Sebastian mused. "Still, it's all up to what Noelle wants. That's why I wanted to talk to you today. What's your take on all this, and how much does Noelle know?""All that matters to me is what Noelle wants. If she's up for it, she can reach out to Harrison. If not, I'm not going to push her. She's got me now, and I won't let anyone hurt her agai
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Charles could not help but laugh, shaking his head in disbelief. "What's all this about?""Nothing.""Nothing."Noelle and Anna’s voices echoed in unison."Hmph!""Hmph!"Charles just stared at the pair, speechless."Okay, let's calm down!" Charles scooped Anna up and headed to the living room, hand-in-hand with Noelle. All eyes landed on them as they entered, and Noelle's cheeks flushed with embarrassment. She quickly stepped away from Charles. "Did you get something to eat?""Yep!" Charles chuckled at Noelle's bashful act and tugged her to sit next to him.Meanwhile, Anna made herself comfortable on his lap and gently nudged his cheek. "Uncle Charles, I told Aunt Noelle that when I'm big, I'm gonna marry you!""Don’t be silly. Uncle Charles is married to Aunt Noelle. When you're all grown up, you can marry someone who's perfect for you too!""But why?" Anna's face crinkled into a frown, and tears sprang to her eyes. "Mommy says you should marry someone you like, and I like
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Chloe bit her lip, torn. She glanced at Noelle, then at Charles, weighing her options.Charles raised an eyebrow. "It's pretty late. Aren't you tired and worried about waking Anna?"Chloe gave a small nod. "Okay, we'll stay. Zara, could you help clean up a bit? I'm going to put Anna to bed.""I've got it!" Clarisse suddenly stood up and approached them. "I'll hold the baby."Chloe's face froze for a second, and before she could say anything, Clarisse had already gently scooped Anna into her arms as if she was terrified of disturbing her sleep. She whispered, "Zara, where's the room? Lead the way, please.""Right this way, madam!"Chloe's expression was tense, and she felt a weird twist in her gut. She realized she had not even thought to protest Clarisse taking over.Noelle and Charles shared a knowing look, and Noelle got to her feet. "Some things are in the past. Let's not dwell on them."Chloe forced a smile. "I'm not sure if I can forgive her.""Just try not to push her aw
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Charles let out a sigh and playfully flicked Noelle's nose. "It's tough having a little wife who's too clever for her own good!" he said with mock frustration.Noelle bristled, grabbing his finger. "Little wife, huh? It sounds like you're the little wife here!"Charles's eyes crinkled with amusement as he gazed down at Noelle's indignant expression, shaking his head with a smile. "You're my little wife," he declared, pressing a kiss to her fingers."Oh, really? I'm your little wife? So, are you saying you have a big wife hiding out somewhere?" Noelle teased, reaching for Charles's ear before he quickly wrapped her hand in his. "Silly girl! You're the only wife for me."Noelle snorted. "Nice try, but I'm onto you and your subject-changing tactics!"With a sigh, Charles scooped Noelle into his arms. "Let's head upstairs. I’ve been out all day, and I've missed you!"That got a laugh out of Noelle. She hugged his neck and motioned for him to lean in, rewarding him with a kiss on the
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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
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"Make sure to cooperate well with Dr. Ellison, alright?"Charles leaned down, planting a soft kiss on Noelle's forehead before stepping out with Sean. "What's going on?"Outside, Peter, Tania, and Brandon were waiting. Brandon kept peeking into the room, and his curious eyes were wide with concern. "Uncle Charles, what's wrong with Aunt Noelle?"Charles' expression softened immediately. He reached out to tousle Brandon's hair gently. "Aunt Noelle is fine. She's just feeling a little sick.""Oh, then Bran will give Aunt Noelle some candy. If Auntie eats candy, she won't hurt anymore," Brandon said with childlike earnestness, pulling a few candies from his small bag and handing them to Charles."Uncle Charles, give these to Aunt Noelle!""Alright."Charles accepted the candies, his gaze drifting back to the room. He watched through the window as Noelle cooperated with Margaret's examination. His chest felt unbearably tight with worry."Have you figured out what to do yet?""Wh
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"Mm, you didn't cry," Noelle said with a faint smile.Her face was still pale, but it was clear she had passed the peak of her pain.She placed her hands gently on Charles' face, slowly pulling herself up. After finding a comfortable position, she leaned into him, her head nuzzling against his chest like a mother soothing her child.Her delicate fingers traced the contours of his face. "You didn't cry."Charles could not help but tremble slightly. Lowering his gaze, he found Noelle looking up at him. She cupped his face with both hands, her body leaning closer, and her forehead was lightly pressing against his.She rubbed against him gently. "You were just worried about me," she said softly. Then, she placed a gentle kiss at the corner of his mouth."Our Charlie is the best, the strongest. How could he cry? Crying is my job."Noelle's smile was so tender and warm that it seemed to melt the storm brewing in Charles' heart.He carefully wrapped her in his arms, brushing his face
