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"Do you want to talk about it here, Ms. Shrill?"Shirley glanced at the cab driver and apologized. She stepped out of the car and faced Ellis. "What's left to say? What happened back then?""There's a cafe across the street. If you don't mind, we could talk there.""Okay."Shirley put on her sunglasses and led the way across the street. Ellis watched her go and then followed behind."Out with it. What's this all about? Is there something I don't know?"Shirley was sure Ellis had nothing important to say. He would probably just say she was being ungrateful. However, his words took her by surprise.Once the coffee arrived, Ellis looked at Shirley with a serious expression. "You're probably wondering what I could have to say, right? You think everything that happened back then is crystal clear, don't you? You think he abandoned you when you were in trouble and needed him the most, right?"But you don't know the whole story. After he heard about your troubles and that you didn't li
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She remembered a time when she felt so low and alone, like she could not carry on anymore. Flynn was the one who came to her rescue back then. He took her to his house and made sure she got help from a counselor.She had tried to find Harrison before, searching for him for six long months without any luck. When she heard he was back in town, she rushed to see him, only to be met with his harsh words telling her to leave immediately.He even called her filthy. Shirley's heart broke as she left him. Later, she had Kelly, and when she was at her lowest, thinking about ending it all, Flynn and his wife came to her rescue.Shirley had hoped to live a quiet life with Kelly, far away from the rest of the world, but when Harrison showed up, she felt trapped. She was scared he might hurt Kelly, so she left Kelly in Flynn's care, pleading with Flynn and his wife to raise her."No! It's not at all like you're saying.""How can you say that? Mr. Harrison Smith was recovering for months after
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Noelle was sitting in her car across the street, watching Shirley look lost and sad. She saw some people walking by, so she rolled up her window and looked at the seat in front of her. "Ronald, let's go.""Yes, Madam. Where to now?""To the office!" She could not wait to see Charles.Sometimes, people were weird like that. She thought she cared about finding her real mom, but maybe she did not care as much as she had thought. When she could not get something, all she would do was wish to grab it and make things right. However, no one could turn back time or undo their regrets.Once she missed her chance, it was gone. She could not go back.Noelle used to hold on too tight. That was why she had felt so bad when Xavier and Winter betrayed her. Looking at Harrison and Shirley, her blood family, she knew she should do something. However, her heart felt too distant to ever warm to them.Ronald could tell something was up with Noelle. He was about to say something, but then Noelle clos
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Charles was surprised. He had not expected Noelle to say such a thing to Harrison, but he still stroked her hair gently. "You're not bad.""But I can see how much he loves Shirley. He might have loved her for his whole life, and I made him leave her. What if someone made you leave me?" Noelle was struggling to express her feelings, feeling really upset at that moment.Charles led Noelle into the office lounge and gently rubbed her back. "Everyone's a bit selfish, Noelle. You had your reasons for what you did, didn't you?"Noelle gave a half-smile. "There's no big reason. I just feel like I can accept Harrison because he wants to make things right, and I'm fine with that. But Shirley doesn't like me, so I don't see why I should put up with her. That's selfish, isn't it?"Charles wrapped Noelle in a warm hug. "Nobody's perfect, you know. Even if you didn't say anything, who knows if they would make it in the end? Their issues come from not trusting each other, right? If their bond wa
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Charles squinted. "What about Kelly?""It's exactly like you guessed!" Ronald was surprised. "Mr. Hoffman, how did you figure out that Mrs. Hoffman and Kelly are full siblings?""Their faces." Even with strong family genes, it was not likely for two people to look so alike unless they were from the same mom and dad. Kelly and Noelle would not look that much alike if they had the same mom but different dads. However, that was just what Charles thought. He did not have any proof of that theory."Oh, Flynn's in Brookville now. He bumped into Shirley and Harrison a few days back."Charles nodded. "Okay, you can go now.""Alright!""Hold on!" Charles stopped Ronald. "Did Noelle meet anyone else at the hospital today besides Harrison?""Shirley. She didn't see her up close, but Mrs. Hoffman spotted Shirley heading into the hospital from downstairs. She waited there the whole time and saw Shirley chat with Ellis for a bit."Charles squinted again. "Alright, you may leave."Once Ronal
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Making plans for Noelle might work out, but Kelly was a different story.Sean quickly shared Harrison's message with Charles, who immediately set things in motion. They had to arrange a visit to the Shaw family, and that meant bringing Noelle back home, which was no small feat. Getting past Samuel was one thing, but with Noelle's unique situation, Julian and Jade would likely be the first to object, especially with Jade's dislike for Harrison and Madison.Charles did not hesitate to call Samuel himself, telling him about the dinner at the Shaw family's place the next day. Samuel was over the moon, clueless about the recent drama, and unaware of any bad blood. The news that Charles was bringing Noelle with him signaled that Charles was finally making their relationship official.Samuel did not usually fuss over formalities, but he could not help but feel a bit concerned about her unclear relationship with Charles as her elder.While Samuel was thrilled, Julian and Jade were not as
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"What are you talking about?"Winter jumped when she heard a voice behind her. She quickly stood up from the couch and turned pale when she saw Joseph. "Dad, when did you get here?"Joseph stared at Winter. "Why? Am I not allowed here?""That's not what I meant," Winter said with an awkward smile. She said goodbye to Jade and quickly asked Joseph to sit down. "Dad, if you and Mom miss me and Xavier, we'll come visit you."Joseph just snorted. "Yeah, right. You two are probably hoping you’ll never have to see us again! It's been months, and you haven't bothered to visit once. If I hadn't shown up today, who knows when we would’ve found out what's going on with you?"Joseph was getting more and more upset with his daughter-in-law. He had hoped that she would help Xavier with his career after their marriage, but she had barely made a difference at City Ring Corp. after nearly a whole year. They were just going through the motions, and Winter had been nothing but trouble since they go
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Winter clenched her teeth. "I'll call Xavier. We'll be on time for the Shaw family's dinner tomorrow!"Joseph gave a satisfied nod and gently patted Winter on the shoulder. "That's my wonderful daughter-in-law! Just be a little more agreeable, and you'll find the Hoffman family has many perks for you. I've heard that the head of the Hoffman family is thinking of passing the reins to Charles, which means Noelle will be the lady of the house. You're Noelle's sister, so you’ll have it made in showbiz with that connection!""Yes!"Winter smiled, but it was strained. Her resentment toward Noelle grew even stronger in her heart.She felt like she could never get away from that cursed name. Ever since they were little, their grandparents had always favored Noelle. They were both their granddaughters, so why the unfairness? Noelle's grades were always better at school, and even the teachers preferred her, always comparing Winter to Noelle poorly.Then there was Noelle's love life. Seeing
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This wedding was nothing short of spectacular. Every moment was meticulously recorded by a dedicated team, with cameras set up throughout the venue to capture every detail of the ceremony from all angles.Charles and Noelle barely had a moment to rest as they moved from table to table, toasting guests with endless glasses of wine. The atmosphere remained lively and joyous deep into the night. It was not until the early hours of the morning that Noelle finally helped Charles to a private lounge on the second floor of the hotel.Though many had stepped in to shield them from excessive drinking, there was no avoiding the celebratory nature of the occasion. The alcohol had inevitably taken its toll. After settling Charles onto the couch, Noelle fetched some honey water and a warm towel before returning to his side.Charles lay slightly on his side, propping his chin up with one hand. Noelle sat beside him and handed him the towel, but he did not reach for it.Sighing, she called soft
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Sean clicked his tongue, shaking his head in amusement. "Charles, your body is here, but your heart is clearly somewhere else."Then, as if making an even bigger discovery, he gestured toward a spot not far away. "Oh, I say, Charles, this is a real crisis. See that?"With the enthusiasm of someone who thrived on drama, Sean pointed at Noelle and Grant. "I don't know, man. That guy doesn't look like he's here with good intentions."Charles raised an eyebrow, his gaze darkening as it settled on Noelle and Grant. He gripped his glass a little tighter, but his eyes refused to move away from them. Still, his words were dismissive. "He's just another big brother-in-law. That's all.""Yeah, right. Just admit it—he's a strong rival."The second Sean finished speaking, he felt an icy stare pierce through him. Charles' glare was sharp enough to cut. "Hmm? What did you just say?""Nothing!" Sean swallowed hard, instantly backtracking. Dear god, a jealous man was terrifying!"You think he's
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Grant's eyes carried too many emotions—too many things unspoken. Noelle could not fully understand, but she could sense that there was something significant behind his words.The diary in her hands had to hold something important that was possibly related to the past she had forgotten. Perhaps they were the lost pieces of her memory that she had always assumed were not crucial.She had assumed so because otherwise, she would have recalled them after all these years. Besides, they had not seemed to affect her life in any meaningful way.Over time, she had gradually let go of the idea of remembering.Yet now, with Grant handing her this diary, an unsettling feeling crept over her as if she had forgotten something incredibly important—something she could not afford to lose.Holding the diary tightly, Noelle felt a strange mix of emotions that she could not quite describe.She hesitated before murmuring, "Thank you."In the end, she did not ask Grant where he had gotten the diary. I
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"Alright!" Charles took the glass from Bob's hand and downed it in one go.Standing beside him, Noelle opened her mouth slightly and reached out to tug at Charles' arm. "Charlie… Take it easy!"With so many guests around, Charles had already had quite a bit to drink. If they kept pushing more onto him, how would he handle it?Noelle looked at him with concern, but Charles simply smiled and gently patted the back of her hand. "I'm fine.""Oh, wow, are you showing off your love for each other right in front of us? Are you trying to make us single folks suffer?"Simon chimed in, fueling the lively atmosphere. He had always been the laid-back type, and now, paired with Sean, the two seemed to hit it off instantly. They were like long-lost partners in crime. They exchanged a knowing glance, clearly set on making Charles drink more.Noelle wanted to say something, but seeing the calm look Charles gave her, she hesitated and eventually let them have their fun.With that, Charles was dr
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Charles opened the gift box, revealing a pair of crystal flats. Noelle was surprised, but before she could react, Charles had already removed her heels and was carefully helping her into the new shoes.Gasps of astonishment rippled through the crowd, and Noelle could not help but feel a little embarrassed. However, Charles remained completely focused, his movements gentle and precise as he secured the flats on her feet before helping her stand again.The moment Noelle stood up, she immediately felt much more comfortable. However, a new problem arose.Her wedding gown had been tailored for the height of her heels, and now, with the flats, she had suddenly lost nearly three inches. It caused the hem of her dress to drag awkwardly on the floor. It looked far from elegant.Noelle shot a troubled look at Charles. Without hesitation, he crouched down once more. With a few effortless movements, he gathered the outer layers of her gown, tying them into a casual knot at the side.Noelle's
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"Grandpa, Granddad!" Noelle called out, holding Charles's hand as they approached. Sebastian waved them over, "Noelle, come to my side!" Holding Charles's hand, Noelle walked up to Sebastian and let go to hug his arm, "Granddad!""There's my sweet girl!" Sebastian's eyes twinkled with joy as he looked at Noelle and Charles.Charles's lips were always tipped with a gentle smile, and he joined Noelle, saying, "Granddad!""Yes, wonderful!"Finally, the big day came—a wedding with a beautiful ceremony.Sebastian was really proud of Charles, his star student. Then, Noelle married Charles, and Sebastian felt a huge relief, as if a weight had been lifted from his heart.Sebastian felt a little sad thinking about Noelle getting married for real. He pulled a small box from his pocket and said, "Your grandma got this from her family when she was alive. Now, I want you to have it!""No, I can't take this!" Noelle said quickly when she heard it was from her grandma.However, Sebastian sh
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"Wow, I can't believe that just happened!""Look at that! Charles is actually so considerate and gentle—it’s hard to believe!”Charles slipped the crystal shoes onto Noelle's feet and then scooped her up in his arms. With that, the noisy crowd made their way out of the place.Outside the place, a line of fancy cars waited. People climbed in, and they all set off for the hotel.As the luxury cars rolled away from the Smith residence, reporters followed, eager to capture every moment of the spectacle.Even though the Hoffmans and the Smiths had told the press to stay out of certain areas, they could not stop them from snapping pictures on the public streets. So, the day's big moments ended up all over the internet.In front of the hotel run by the Nexus Group, car after car pulled up and parked. The whole street had been cleared out just for today's wedding party.Charles, looking sharp in his white suit, stepped out of the car and turned his back to the door. A pretty figure in w
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The church was alive with love and happiness, the air buzzing with laughter, congratulations, and heartfelt connections. For a moment, Charles stood still, holding Noelle’s hand, soaking in the overwhelming joy that surrounded them. It wasn’t just the ceremony that made the day special—it was the people they loved, the memories they’d shared, and the future they were about to build together.As the crowd slowly began to disperse, the newlyweds, still smiling and basking in the glow of their love, made their way out of the church, ready to begin the rest of their lives together.Just then, the bridesmaids—Kelly, Liliana and Linda—and the groomsmen—Sean, Peter, and the others—emerged from the church. They were all smiling, but especially Sean, who had his usual carefree, playful attitude. He walked up behind Charles as if he were about to give him a friendly shove.However, before Sean could do anything else, it was obvious that Charles was not pleased with him at all. With a quick mo
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Meanwhile, Charles caught sight of his mother, Clarisse and father, Mateo, both of them beaming with pride. Clarisse's eyes were bright with tears as she dabbed at them with a tissue, while Mateo's face was etched with a quiet, proud smile."Charles!" Clarisse called out, her voice thick with emotion. She was barely holding it together, and her hands trembled as she waved him over for a hug. Charles went to her, his heart swelling, and pulled her into his arms. "I'm so proud of you," she whispered, and the emotion in her voice made his chest tighten. He pulled back, giving her a soft smile, and then hugged Mateo, who patted him on the back."Don't you go breaking her heart, Charles," Mateo said with a wink, making everyone nearby laugh. It was a comment Charles had heard many times before, but today, it carried a deeper, more heartfelt meaning.He turned to Noelle, and she smiled at him, her eyes crinkling at the corners in that way he loved. Her parents were waiting for her, and
