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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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"Honestly, I think any of these options…""They all look good?""All…" Sean paused. He thought to himself, 'They're all the same!'He nodded as if affirming his own statement. "Exactly. Uncle Harrison, don't you trust the Smith family's impeccable genes? Look at my face, then look at yours—it's perfection!"Harrison shot Sean a look of disdain. "Be serious!""Alright, alright!" Sean cleared his throat dramatically. "Actually, the one who asked to meet you is Charles. He said he wants to have a face-to-face today and will be bringing Noelle along." Sean could not help but offer a word of caution. "Uncle Harrison, you left without a word back then, and maybe you had your reasons. But you're no different from Shirley to Noelle. In her eyes, both of you abandoned her. So… what I mean is, you need to be prepared. This may not go as smoothly as you hope."Harrison's expression stiffened. "I know."If he did not, he would have acknowledged Noelle as his daughter long ago instead of w
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"Aunt Noelle lost again! Aunt Noelle lost again!" Anna clapped her hands and turned to Charles with a cheeky grin. "Uncle Charles, Aunt Noelle lost again!""Really? Anna, you're amazing!" Charles pinched Anna's nose playfully. "Aunt Noelle looks tired. Why don't you come over here and play with me instead?"He then scooped Anna up and placed her on the seat beside him.Anna pouted. "No, no! Uncle Charles, I want to sit between you and Aunt Noelle!"She wriggled her little legs, moving closer to Noelle. She tugged at her sleeve with a pleading look. "Aunt Noelle, am I still your little sweetheart?"Noelle could not help but laugh. "Of course, you're always my little sweetheart. Come here!"She patted the spot next to her and lifted Anna onto the seat in the middle. "Uncle Charles can feed you later, alright?""Okay!" Anna beamed while nodding enthusiastically, but then her gaze shifted to the door. "Huh?"Noelle and Charles turned to look at the entrance, where Sean leaned casua
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"Let's order some food. Anna's still growing and probably hungry," Noelle said, prompting the manager to walk in promptly. "Mrs. Hoffman, what would you like to order?"Noelle smiled warmly. "Anna, what do you feel like eating?""This one and this one..." Anna pointed her little finger at pictures on the menu, clearly drawn by the bright colors rather than knowing what the dishes actually were.Charles, however, took the menu and closed it decisively. He turned to the manager and said, "Prepare something suitable for a pregnant woman."The manager froze for a moment, then quickly nodded. "Of course, Mr. Hoffman. I'll arrange it right away."After the manager left, the room fell into silence again.Noelle found the quiet unsettling. The stillness left her feeling hollow. She glanced at Charles, then at Harrison.She noticed that Harrison seemed different today compared to their previous meetings. He was dressed more meticulously and sat rigidly, and his expression was devoid of a
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Charles' gaze flickered briefly, and Sean seized the moment. "Once Noelle takes the Smith name, she'll officially be my cousin too. Sure, she's your wife, and she already commands respect, but no one would dare say a word against her in the future with the Smiths backing her, right?"Charles curved his lips into a faint smile. "As I said before, if Nelly wants to accept this, I won't stop her. But if she doesn't, I won't tolerate anyone forcing her."Sean thumped his chest. "Of course! It all depends on her decision. But even if she doesn't take the Smith name, she's still my cousin. I'm saying that right here and now."Charles nodded and then shifted his sharp gaze to Harrison. "Mr. Harrison, I don't care what happened between you and Ms. Shrill in the past. No matter the reasons, they can't excuse abandoning Nelly. Does Ms. Shrill know about your intention to acknowledge Nelly? What's her stance on this?"Harrison's expression darkened instantly. "She... She's irrelevant.""I he
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"Where's Noelle?" Yitty glanced around but did not see her, so her gaze locked on Sean. "Sean, where is she?"Sean frowned. "Aunt Yitty, why are all of you here?" Though reluctant, he stood up and took a look at his family. What he saw nearly made him stumble as nearly the entire Smith family had shown up.Not only were Yisroel and Yitty present, but his parents, Hayes and Savannah, too. Hazel Smith, his third aunt who had been living abroad for years, was present as well.Sean massaged his forehead. "Grandpa, Mom, Dad, you all—""Enough of your nonsense! I'm asking you where she is!" Yisroel snapped at Sean and then raised his cane, aiming it at Harrison. "You ungrateful son! Didn't you say you were meeting my granddaughter? Where is she?"Harrison winced as the cane struck him, his face paling slightly. He stood up and said, "Dad, Noelle went to the restroom. She'll—"His gaze shifted to Charles. "Dad, this is Noelle's husband."Yisroel squinted as he turned his sharp gaze to
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Sean really did not want to say it, but with such a massive group here, it was not just Noelle—anyone would be startled. If she saw this scene, she would probably want to run."Mrs. Hoffman, why are you standing outside?"The manager, who was carrying a tray of food, noticed Noelle standing at the doorway. Glancing inside, he was momentarily startled by the crowd. If someone did not know better, they might think a mob had come seeking revenge.Everyone in the private room turned their heads toward the door upon hearing voices outside."Noelle!" Yitty exclaimed."What? Is this Noelle? My biological granddaughter?" Yisroel rushed forward eagerly, carefully examining Noelle. He nodded repeatedly with a look of satisfaction on his face. "Ah, good, very good!"Noelle stood awkwardly in place, clutching Anna's hand. The grip tightened due to her nervousness, causing Anna to scrunch up her face."Aunt Noelle, it hurts!" Anna complained.Snapping out of her thoughts, Noelle immediately
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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
