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Noelle stirred awake to a room bathed in sunlight, the chill of the morning long gone. She stretched out to find the other side of the bed empty and the sheets beside her cool to the touch. She blinked the sleep from her eyes and realized she was alone. Pushing herself up, she crawled out of bed, her movements slow and groggy.The alarm clock on the dresser read eleven o'clock, jolting Noelle into alertness. She slapped her forehead in disbelief and scrambled out of bed.After a quick wash, Noelle double-checked the clock, frowning. "I was sure I set the alarm for eight this morning." Somehow, she had slept through it until nearly midday.Descending the stairs, Noelle found the Hoffman household already buzzing with activity.She crept down, the lively sounds from the living room growing louder. Anna and Charles were in the midst of a playful tussle. Anna's laughter was ringing out, punctuated by Chloe's good-natured chuckles. "Anna, come on. Give your Uncle Charles a break," Chloe
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Noelle playfully squinted. "Hey, Anna's just a kid. Let's not concern her with grown-up talk, okay?"Charles let out a soft laugh as he accepted the plate and spoon from the servant. "Feeling hungry? Try some of this. Zara made sure to keep it simmering on low just for you. It's nice and thick now, so it’ll be easy on the stomach." He scooped up a spoonful of the warm soup, blew on it to cool it down, and offered it to Noelle.Noelle shot Charles a bashful look before grabbing the spoon from him. "I've got this!" she declared. Being pregnant did not mean she was completely helpless.His laughter filled the room again as he tenderly patted Noelle's head, exhaling softly. "Go on, dig in!""Why are you sighing? And why didn't you wake me? You turned off my alarm, didn't you?" Noelle suddenly remembered to question him, a bit annoyed. "Now I'm the last one up in the house, and it's practically lunchtime.""Why worry?" Charles shrugged it off with ease. "A little extra sleep is good fo
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Charles and Noelle shared a look, then both glanced down at Noelle's pronounced belly. Noelle could not help but quirk a smile, thinking Maxwell was making a bigger fuss than even her grandfathers would."We're just going for a short stroll nearby, and we might drop by Sean's place while we're at it," Charles explained as he gently guided Noelle to the foyer. He crouched to slip her shoes on her feet, asking, "Are they rubbing anywhere?"Noelle shook her head."If they bother you at all, just let me know. I had these shoes made just for you, and they're supposed to be comfortable. We’ll get rid of them if they're not, okay?""Understood!" Noelle replied, her expression a mix of amusement and exasperation.Noelle jumped when Maxwell popped up behind her, and she instinctively shoved Charles's shoulder."What's up?" Charles asked, looking up to find Maxwell lurking behind Noelle. He squinted at him. "Do you need something else?"Maxwell faced Charles with a dead-serious look. "Hea
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Noelle glanced at Charles and could tell he was fuming. Without a word, he shoved the card into her purse. "Grandpa gave it to you, so hold onto it," he said. "I would never let my wife go hungry, but there’s no such thing as too much money.”Charles scoffed and turned to Maxwell. "Grandpa, if you’ve got money to burn, you might as well hand out a few more cards.""You think I won't do it?" Maxwell bristled with anger, puffing up like an angry cat.Charles raised an eyebrow, a silent challenge in his gaze that said, ‘I bet you won’t.’Maxwell could not handle Charles's taunting. He spun on his heel. "James, go open my safe in the study. I...""Grandpa!" Noelle cut in quickly, gesturing for him to stop. "Really, there's no need. I hardly have any expenses. We've got everything at home, and I don't even buy my own clothes. The money you gave me is more than enough."Noelle was getting anxious. "Charles and I need to head out, or we'll be late." She shot Charles a pointed look. "Isn
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Chloe's eyes flickered as she instinctively glanced at Clarisse. Clarisse, however, stiffened awkwardly, forcing a slight smile. "Chloe, I heard that Jordy has been busy lately..."Charles stepped outside and immediately spotted Noelle and little Anna waiting by the car, their hands intertwined. Anna’s hand was so small in Noelle’s grasp. Anna was gazing in awe at Noelle's belly. "Aunt Noelle, it's like magic! Are the babies really in there?""Absolutely!""Was I a tiny baby in my mom's belly too?" Anna asked, her fingers gently pressing against Noelle's stomach. "Aunt Noelle, it's moving!""It sure is!" Noelle chuckled, affectionately tousling Anna's bangs. "You were in your mom's belly once, too. Moms have to keep their little ones safe!""Qow! Mom must really love me a lot.""That's right. Every baby born into this world is an angel, and you’re your mom's little angel!""Is that true? Then I'm going to love my mom even more!" Anna's eyes sparkled with excitement. She released
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Noelle toyed with the sleek black card. "I’ve gotta say, your granddad's had a real change of heart. He went from wanting to wipe me off the planet to this... Hehe!" Noelle's chuckle was crafty.Charles smoothed out Noelle's hair with a mix of affection and exasperation. "This isn't just any card. It's a top-tier, world-class black card.""Huh?""It's like a VIP pass to the planet. You can flash it anywhere," Charles said with a light laugh. "Grandpa was talking about fetching something from the safe in the study. Why'd you turn him down?"Noelle flicked her tongue out, tucking the card away with care. "Come on. I didn't marry you for your money," she said. "He's just trying to throw a little extra cash my way.""Silly girl! Do you have any idea what's locked away in Sir Hoffman's safe?" Charles could not help but shake his head as he gave Noelle's nose a playful pinch. "Do you even realize what you turned down?""Hey, stop the nose-pinching. Just tell me: what am I missing here?
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Unaware of the buzz she and Charles were causing, Noelle trailed behind him at a leisurely pace. Watching Charles cradle Anna in one arm and hold her hand with the other, a familiar saying crossed her mind: ‘I want to grow old with you.’ Wasn't that exactly the picture they painted right now?Charles took Noelle to a routine check-up, and everything checked out fine, except that Noelle was a touch on the skinny side. Margaret, who was always looking out for Noelle, insisted she needed to beef up and ensure she was eating enough. Sitting off to the side, little Anna could not help but chime in, "Aunt Noelle, you hardly eat anything. You're so thin!"With a knowing look, Charles glanced at Noelle as if to say, "I'm not the only one who thinks so. You're not just slim, you're skinny!"Noelle bit her lip and glanced at the weight chart with a sigh. "I think I'm fine the way I am. Any heavier, and I'd be as round as a ball!"Margaret chimed in, "It can't be helped. You need to be well-n
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Sean's attendance at least meant that the Smiths were not totally against her. Plus, with Sean there, she would not have to worry about any awkwardness.Charles understood what Noelle was thinking and shook his head with a smile. "Come on. Sean's already sent us the address.""If I'd known we were meeting him, I would've left Anna at home!""Don’t worry! It's actually great that Anna's coming." Having a kid around would keep things from getting too tense.Anna, who had been having a blast, perked up when she heard Noelle might not take her along. She looked up at Charles with big, sad puppy eyes. "Why isn't Aunt Noelle taking me?"...Harrison was the one who booked the hotel. The moment he got wind of Charles's call to Sean last night about setting up a meeting, he jumped on it and took care of the arrangements himself.Even though Harrison had met Noelle before, it had been a casual encounter, and she had not known he was her real dad. Today, Harrison was up with the sun, fuss
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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
