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"I could tell just by looking, Liliana! Did you forget I'm a doctor? The Holts are a family of medical experts!" Linda said as she stepped closer, placing her fingers on Liliana's wrist to check her pulse."I sensed something was off with your body when I sat next to you today. Your energy feels unstable. Have you been injured before?"Her usually youthful face took on an expression far more mature than her years. As she continued her examination, her brows knitted together with concern."You had a miscarriage and suffered severe internal trauma, didn't you? And you never properly treated it, which left permanent damage."Not only that but the procedure must have been done in poor conditions. Your body wasn't strong enough to endure it, yet you went through it anyway. Liliana, you really haven't taken care of yourself at all."Liliana's body stiffened at Linda's words.She almost found it laughable that a child was scolding her—yet this child clearly understood more than she did.
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"Don't worry. Leave it to me!" Linda patted her chest confidently. "Go ahead, Mr. Hoffman! I promise I'll take good care of Noelle and the others!"Charles smirked slightly. "Alright."With that, he and Peter headed out. Peter had not been back to Nexus Group in a while, so he planned to check in today.Charles, on the other hand, had business at Collosus Group first. At the entrance, they each got into their respective cars and drove off.Charles then made a call to Sean.Since the night before, Sean had locked himself in his villa and had not stepped outside. After drinking through the night, he was in a groggy, half-conscious state.The persistent buzzing of his phone only irritated him further. Frowning, he reached for it, squinting at the screen, but the words blurred before his tired eyes.Annoyed, he furrowed his brows deeper and answered without checking the caller ID. "Hello?"His voice was hoarse, heavy with the effects of alcohol.Charles frowned. "Where are you?"
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"Give me the prescription!" Sean took a deep breath. "Even if she doesn't want to see me or have any connection with me anymore, I still need to make sure she's okay. After all, back then, it was because of me...""Alright." Charles ended the call and sent Sean a picture of the prescription.Sean received it quickly. It was a traditional medicine formula. Though he had studied some traditional medicine as an elective during school, it was not his expertise. He had no way of judging whether Linda's prescription was truly effective.He got up, cleaned himself up, changed into fresh clothes, and simply wrapped his injured hand before heading out.Since he had decided not to disturb her anymore, he intended to keep that promise. He would try to appear in her life as little as possible. However, that did not mean he could not watch over her from a distance. He could still stand behind her and silently ensure she was okay, even if she never found out about it. Maybe that was enough.W
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Sean's expression darkened, his shadowed eyes locking onto Linda's. Linda, however, stood her ground.She was unbothered, merely casting him a cold glance. "Why are you acting tough with me? Liliana's condition is clearly because of you."Sean pressed his lips together, remaining silent for a long moment. He could not deny it. Linda's words were harsh, but they were true. Liliana had ended up like this because of him."Hey, why aren't you saying anything?" Linda nudged, noticing his continued silence. "Are you—""I have things to do. The herbs are in your hands now. If anything else is needed, just let me know." Sean turned to glance at the villa a few more times before reluctantly pulling his gaze away. "Don't tell her I had anything to do with this."He feared that if Liliana knew, she would not even allow him to help in this small way.Linda watched him in confusion. "If you still like her, why don't you just tell her?"Sean merely narrowed his eyes but gave no answer.After
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Even though Sean had just seen Liliana yesterday, it felt as if he had not seen her in ages."Sean, are you even listening to me?"Savannah frowned as she looked at her son. "You finally come home, and this is what you do? I'm talking to you, and you're completely ignoring me!"She reached out to glance at his phone, but Sean swiftly put it away with an indifferent expression. "So, what exactly did you call me back for?"Seeing his detached attitude only made Savannah more irritated. "Sean, you're not young anymore. Look at Charlie and Pete, they're already married with kids. And you? Still single at this age! Have you even heard a word I've been saying?"Savannah had noticed that ever since Liliana returned, Sean had been acting differently. Before, he would at least entertain their conversations, but now, he did not even bother pretending to be interested.Sean finally looked up. "I heard you. But isn't love something that depends on fate? If I haven't found the right person, t
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Sean turned around, his expression cold as he looked at Savannah. "Where exactly do you think I'm going back to?"Savannah's expression darkened. She still remembered how Sean had left the Smith residence back then. It had been right after Liliana's incident, around the time she disappeared.On the surface, Sean had seemed unchanged, but not long after, he voluntarily moved out.At the time, Savannah thought he just needed space to cool off. He had not cut ties with the family, so she let him do as he pleased, assuming he would return when the time was right. However, she had never expected that the same son who once discarded Liliana without hesitation would now be admitting he was the one clinging to her."If you already know she doesn't love you anymore, and you're not getting any younger, then start going on dates tomorrow. The ladies I've arranged for you are from well-established families. You should at least meet them.""It seems you still don't understand me," Sean repli
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Linda was having the time of her life, snapping endless photos of the two adorable kids. Every shot turned out beautifully.Just as she was busy editing them, she received a private message from Sean."Send me more photos of her."It was just a short message, but Linda paused for a moment before realizing what he meant. She turned her head slightly and glanced in Liliana's direction.Liliana was playing with Brandon, helping him build Lego structures. The kid was clearly bright, obviously inheriting his parents' intelligence.Watching them, Linda could not help but smile, feeling a warmth in her heart at the sight of something so wholesome.Liliana looked up and noticed Linda pointing her phone at them. She chuckled. "You've been taking pictures all night. Haven't you had enough?"Linda, who had an undeniable love for kids—especially Brandon—grinned and replied, "No way! You don't understand. Back when I was at the Holts, I was the youngest in the family. I wasn't even allowed t
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Seeing how much Liliana loved children, Noelle could not help but feel a pang of sadness. Liliana should have been a mother herself. If her child had survived, they would have been around the same age as Brandon and Seth.That incident had taken her child away, but it was clear to Noelle that Liliana genuinely loved kids—not just Bobby, but also Brandon and Seth.Charles furrowed his brows slightly at Noelle's suggestion. "Let's think about it. Bobby's situation is different from Brandon's."Noelle was a little disappointed. "But Bobby is still so young. Leaving him alone in the hospital doesn't feel right, does it?"She still wanted to bring Bobby home. "He hasn't found a suitable bone marrow match yet. Right now, he's just staying in the hospital to keep his condition stable. Besides, isn't Linda here with us?"Charles glanced in Liliana's direction before nodding slightly. "I'll think about it.""Come on, stop hesitating. There are so many people here to watch over him. What a
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"Sean, stop messing around. Let go of me first," Liliana tugged at Sean's arm, realizing how tightly he was holding her. "You're choking me."Only then did Sean loosen his grip slightly, though he still did not let her go. His forehead rested against hers, and he panted softly. "Liliana, do you remember what you said to me in the fire?"Liliana's face turned red, and she awkwardly turned her head away. "N-No, I don't remember. What did I say? I don't think I—mmph..."Before she could finish, Sean kissed her, swallowing the rest of her words with that one stubborn kiss.Liliana raised her hands and smacked Sean on the shoulder, trying to push him away. "Sea—mmph, what are you doing? Let me go..."She shoved him hard, and Sean stumbled back, clutching his chest. Liliana's face went pale, and she rushed over. "Sean, what's wrong? Are you okay? Did I hurt you somewhere?"Nonetheless, Sean took the opportunity to wrap his arms around her again. That feeling of holding her tightly
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Noelle raised an eyebrow. "I didn't say that."Then, she added, "That knot in Liliana's heart can only be undone by Sean."What happened back then had always been a shadow between the two of them. Noelle had noticed it these past few days. Though Liliana stubbornly claimed she no longer cared, she clutched her phone every single day, obviously waiting for a call.Liliana's social circle was small. Noelle and the others knew everyone she knew. Who else could she be waiting for but Sean?Charles furrowed his brows. "If Liliana can't have the best, then she's better off with nothing."Noelle could not help but laugh. "Alright, alright. I know you're still holding a grudge against Hayes and Savannah."Honestly, Noelle shared the sentiment. "Savannah really crossed a line with how she handled everything."Charles reached out and gently pinched Noelle's knuckles. "That's not what I meant."Noelle chuckled, exasperated. "I know."Outside, the sound of a car engine drew their attentio
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Sean shoved Hayes away. "Dad, if you're just like Mom and trying to stop me from being with Liliana, then don't even bother. If I can't marry Liliana in this lifetime, I won't marry anyone else."With that, Sean lay down decisively. Hayes frowned. "Sean, this isn't about what we want anymore. It's about Liliana and Charles now."Truthfully, Hayes did not have many opinions about Sean and Liliana's relationship. He was always too busy with the company to pay attention to such things. Even the events from four years ago were only now becoming clearer to him."If you insist on marrying her, I won't stop you. But from what I can see, the problem lies with Liliana and Charles."Sean's gaze sharpened as he clenched his fists. "That's impossible. Liliana already forgave me back when the fire happened. She promised that if we both made it out, she'd marry me."Hayes sighed. "Your mother… She misunderstood Liliana and said some harsh things. Just rest for now. Once you're better, we'll go
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Sean spat out a mouthful of blood. One hand gripped the bedsheet tightly, his gaze turning darker than ever."What do you mean by that? What do you mean she doesn't want to marry me? She promised me. She said that as long as I was willing to walk out of that fire with her, she'd be with me. You're lying to me, aren't you? Tell me you're lying to me."Sean's bloodshot eyes locked on Savannah's. "Tell me."Savannah was momentarily stunned by the sheer force of Sean's gaze. This was the first time she ever felt fear in front of her own son. "Sean, I…""Where's Liliana?" Sean demanded."Sean," Hayes called out as he pushed open the door and stepped in. "That's no way to speak to your mother.""Then how should I speak to her?" Sean's voice turned icy."Did you know it was Joanna who drugged me nine years ago? And while I was under the influence, I forced myself on Liliana? I misunderstood her, and as a result, she had to hide in the countryside for years."Four years ago, it was me
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The operating room door swung open, and Liliana spun around. She saw Saxon step out. Not caring about anyone else’s opinions, she grabbed his hand. "Mr. Holt, how's Sean?"Saxon looked down at their hands, noting how soft and warm hers was. He met her eyes and nodded. "The patient is out of danger now. He should wake up by tomorrow."Hearing that, Liliana let out a sigh of relief and then suddenly fainted."Liliana!"Charles rushed over and wrapped Liliana in a tight hug, but his eyes quickly darted to Hayes and Savannah. "Now that Sean is safe, Sean's fate is no longer Liliana's concern, nor ours," he declared, speaking for the Hoffman family.With those words, Charles carried Liliana away. Saxon was tugged along by Linda. "Saxon, you should check on her. The young lady seemed off to me. She's been hiding her pain. Besides the wound on her shoulder, I think she breathed in a lot of smoke."Saxon's eyes shimmered for a moment. "Yeah, I'm aware."Liliana had been pushing through
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"Charles, you…""Stop it!" Hayes was taken aback by Savannah suddenly slapping Liliana. He did not particularly like or dislike Liliana, but she was part of the Hoffman family, and their family commanded much respect. Besides, Noelle was still Charles's wife, and they had to be careful about their actions.Hayes turned to Charles. "I'm sorry, my wife acted without thinking. But what in the world happened today?"Hayes had been told that his son was hurt, but he did not know the details. When he arrived and saw Liliana was there and injured too, Hayes and Savannah could not help but think that Liliana must be connected to Sean's injury.Charles gave a sharp look. "It was Joanna's doing.""Joanna? No, that can't be!" Savannah was shocked to hear the name Joanna, and she quickly objected, "Joanna is such a sweet girl, she couldn't possibly...""Oh, sweet indeed!"Liliana, who had been silent until then, finally spoke. She narrowed her eyes and stood up, ignoring the pain from her w
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"Liliana!""Get up quickly!" Liliana used all her strength to pull Sean up from the ground. "Can you walk?""Uh-huh!" Sean had been hit by a falling piece of wood on his leg when he tried to push Liliana out earlier. That was why he could not get out in time and could only hear Liliana's loud calls from outside.He had wished so badly for Liliana to leave quickly, but she had come back for him.Sean bit down hard and pushed himself up.Even if it was hard to walk, he had to try because Liliana wanted him to stand.Liliana slung Sean's arm over her shoulder, noticing his injury. Her eyes were red with tears. "Sean, hang in there. If we both make it out today, I'll forgive you. You can ask me to do anything.""Really?" Sean's eyes sparkled, and he smiled. "Liliana, I don't want you to do anything." In his heart, he added, ‘I just want you to marry me.’"The fire is licking at our heels, and you two are still dawdling," came Charles's icy voice from up ahead. In a flash, he was be
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"Sean, where are you? Didn't you just say you love me?" she cried out. "How can you leave me like this, saying you love me and then j-j-just giving up? What am I supposed to do now?"Sean, you took our child from me. How could you think I'd just forgive you? If you don't make this right, I swear I'll never forgive you," Liliana yelled outside, her voice filled with madness. Inside, the plant was engulfed in flames. Shaking from head to toe, Liliana's screams slowly turned into a whisper. She clenched her hands tight, staring blankly at the fire. "If you're gone, what's left for me here?""Liliana!"Charles rushed over and saw Liliana moving toward the flames. He grabbed her and pulled her back. "What are you doing?"Liliana looked up, dazed, and saw Charles. She quickly stood up and grabbed his hand. "Charles, please. I'm begging you. Help me save Sean, please!"Charles's brow creased as he looked at the fiery red inferno, his fingers tensing. "Liliana, the fire's too big. Sean mi
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Liliana shoved Sean aside and covered him with her body, taking a knife stab from Joanna. "Ugh..."Pain whitened Liliana's face, and blood dripped onto Sean's face. Reacting quickly, Sean rolled over, picked Liliana up in his arms, and seized Joanna's neck, twisting it hard until it cracked. Joanna's eyes bulged in disbelief as she stared at Sean."You..."She had not thought Sean would actually snap her neck. Her eyes were wide open, one hand clutching a knife, and the other holding a lighter.With her last breath, she tossed the lighter.A loud bang followed, and flames started to spread from that spot.Sean's eyes darkened as he carried Liliana and dashed for the exit. However, how could he outrun the swift spread of the fire while burdened with Liliana's weight?Liliana's eyes widened as she saw the flames creeping up behind them. She pushed Sean, urging him, "Go now, or it'll be too late!"However, Sean's eyes turned a deep red with emotion. "Liliana, I won't let go of you
