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CHAPTER 155: Shattered Seventeen
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Philip I'm deeply grateful that Ethan, Dr. Ruth, and their daughter are safe. They left Chairman Benner's party early because Dr. Ruth was urgently needed at the hospital for a patient in premature labor. If my friend and his family had been caught in the accident, Sarah wouldn't have been saved; Ethan wouldn't have been her surgeon. Ethan and I have an unspoken understanding; we know the situation without needing words. I'll always be grateful to him for his quick action and unwavering support during this crisis. When I was wheeled out of my ward, I saw just how busy the Vanderbilt-owned hospital was for the first time. The corridors buzzed with activity—nurses rushing by with charts, doctors shouting orders into phones, and dazed victims being directed to different departments. "Many were injured or killed in the attack. Hotel staff, guests, security personnel... One of your personal bodyguards didn't make it, and another was injured," Ethan informed me as he walked beside my w
The Second Marriage Chance [English] CHAPTER 159: Cost of Sacrifice
Philip I carefully examined the woman's appearance, noting her powerful and elegant presence, from her perfectly styled silver hair to her tailored charcoal suit. But it was her eyes that truly captivated me. Her eyes were unmistakably Sarah's; no, Sarah must have inherited them from her. "Clever boy," the woman remarked, her scarlet lips curled into a small smile. I didn't expect you to make the connection so quickly, linking me to the person who helped you attain your current position." The pieces of the puzzle started to fit together in an unexpected way. "Orlie introduced me to Mariano during my first marriage to Sarah," I said slowly, realizing the truth. "It was to keep an eye on me, wasn't it?" "You're overthinking it, Cornell," she chided, settling back onto the plush leather sofa. Her assistant, seemingly understanding this as a cue, quietly excused herself. "We'll wait outside." Without waiting for my reply, she walked directly to the door, followed by Josh in silenc
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Philip A week passed, then two, then three… Ethan eventually had to ask me to leave, as some patients needed the hospital's facilities more. "I can visit you at Serenity Pines, or even drop by Luminary Productions if you need someone to clean your wounds," Ethan offered. I remained silent. I wanted to stay at the hospital because Sarah was here. Fear gnawed at my chest, making sleep impossible. I was paralyzed by the terror of receiving the devastating news that my wife had passed away, that her body had finally given out, or any other heart-wrenching update while she was out of my reach. As much as I wanted to stay by Sarah's side, I couldn't longer ignore our children's needs. Iris and Rowan needed stability and a bit of normalcy. The hospital, with its sick patients and germs, wasn't a good place for a four-year-old to stay. Rowan's small voice interrupted my thoughts while I changed into a clean t-shirt in my ward, trying to gather the energy to face another day. "Uncle Eth
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Sarah When asked about my first destination, I pointed towards the school, my heart racing with anticipation. I love Philip deeply, and today is his birthday, but nothing could surpass the joy of reuniting with my children. The school bell rang, and a flood of children poured out of the ornate iron gates. The twins emerged from the gate precisely as planned, followed closely by Josh, who ensured their safety. At first, they didn't recognize me. I felt like a stranger in my own skin, having lost nearly fifty pounds since we last met. Their confused looks tugged at my heart, but I understood. I always will. Iris clutched her beloved rabbit doll, and Rowan had their lunchbox. Tears began to well up in my eyes, but I wiped them away to see the twins more clearly. There was a noticeable difference in how they've changed. They're taller now. Rowan wears glasses, and Iris's skin has lightened. My beautiful, growing children... "Kids, your mom…" I read Josh's lips. His eyes widened
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