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Noelle let out a sigh of relief after leaving the private room. She didn't know where she could go, so she stood on the walkway in a daze.After some time, the sound of a lighter lighting up could be heard from behind her. It was loud and clear.Noelle turned around.Perhaps due to just seeing him last night, Noelle wasn't surprised to see Hendrix again now. She only clenched her fist a little.Hendrix didn't even look at her. He had one cigarette in one hand, and a phone in another.There were only two of them on the walkway. Even though they were strangers now, Noelle still felt a little out of place. After hesitating for a couple of seconds, she decided to return to the private room. However, just as she turned around, another figure suddenly appeared in front of her, swaying unsteadily and about to collide with her.Noelle's first instinct was to smell the strong scent of alcohol on the person. She hadn't eaten much today. The lunchbox from the set had been too greasy, an
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Calculating the days, Noelle realized that her period had indeed been late for several days.With that, she stopped thinking entirely. When Hendrix grabbed her hand, she didn't resist and just numbly followed him forward.As Brandon stepped out of the private room, he happened to witness this scene. His brows immediately furrowed, and he instinctively moved to stop Noelle.But Hendrix quickly glanced at him. "This is between the two of us. Mr. Quinlan, you'd better not interfere." Hendrix's tone was emotionless, but the warning was clear.Brandon froze in his tracks and then turned his gaze back to Noelle."I'm fine," Noelle quickly said.Before Brandon could say anything, Hendrix had already pulled her out of the restaurant.Hendrix stopped at the pharmacy before going back to the hotel.When he placed the items into Noelle's hand, she seemed startled, biting her lip as she said, "Shouldn't we go to the hospital?""Only the emergency room is open right now. Or, if you prefer,
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Hendrix walked over and knocked on the door, calling out, "Noelle."There was no answer.He frowned. When he knocked on the door again and received no response, he lost his patience. He lifted his leg and was about to kick the door open when Noelle opened it.Hendrix quickly regained his composure and stared at her.Her face looked calm. "No."Hendrix squinted his eyes.Noelle handed him the pregnancy test and said, "Mr. Freeman, you can rest assured now."Hendrix looked at the single red line on the test."Go to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow. This might not be accurate," said Hendrix."No," replied Noelle.Hendrix frowned once again."This is the result," said Noelle. "I just have stomach issues. The last time… It couldn't be.""I will pick you up at 8:00 am tomorrow."Hendrix didn't want to keep this up with her. He left after saying that."Then, I shall go by myself," said Noelle.Hendrix stopped and looked at her."I will tell you if it's true," she said."Wh
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Hendrix gave Jennifer a number. "At 8:00 am tomorrow, go to Room 1613 and bring the occupant to the hospital."His request confused Jennifer, and she stared at him in confusion."Don't let anyone know about this. Do you know the consequences you will face if this gets leaked?"Hendrix's expression remained unchanged, but the intensity in his eyes grew sharper.Jennifer quickly realized she had misunderstood, and she nodded in response. "Understood.""Leave," Hendrix said, not bothering to look at her again.Jennifer quickly exited the room, and the surroundings returned to their usual quiet.Hendrix didn't think about the situation any further.But that night, as he lay in bed, he suddenly had a dream.He dreamt of… a child.Hendrix didn't have strong feelings toward children. He had always been indifferent to emotions. As a child, he didn't rely on his parents, and his adult life was far from harmonious.However, he didn't completely reject the idea of having a child.Perh
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Noelle had already finished her blood test. And now, she was sitting in a chair, waiting for the results. After a night of restless thoughts, her mind still felt a little empty. She wasn't sure whether she was hopeful or fearful.She certainly wanted a child. After all, it would be a living part of herself, something that would be forever connected to her. She had always felt alone in this world, and having a child would mean she would have a family. It was the one thing Noelle had longed for since she was young.But she was also afraid. She feared she wouldn't have the strength to protect the child. Even if she could bring the child into the world safely, what would happen if the Freeman family came to take them?Given Hendrix's attitude, he likely wouldn't allow her to keep the child. In that case, what could she do to fight him for custody?The thoughts from the night before were still vivid in her mind. That was why she had done the test with just water. She had hoped
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Noelle looked at Hendrix in confusion.Hendrix didn't say a word. He took out his coat and put it around her waist.This surprised Noelle."What are you—"Before she finished her question, she felt something warm flowing out.This feeling… She was well aware of what was happening. She then looked at Hendrix in a daze.……"You're not pregnant," said the doctor. "Your period came late because you are too stressed. If you are still not reassured, you can do a scan after your period."Although Noelle had already known the answer earlier, hearing the exact news from the doctor made her grip her hands tightly."Are you trying to conceive?" the doctor asked, looking at her with disappointment. "N-No," she replied. However, the doctor ignored her answer and continued, "This kind of thing doesn't happen quickly. The more you care, the harder it gets. You need to relax..." She couldn't remember what else he said.In reality, she should feel relieved about not being pregnant. An
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When Noelle walked out of the washroom, Hendrix was still standing there.His coat was still with Noelle, and he was only wearing a shirt. The cufflinks were undone, and he had rolled up the sleeves, revealing his fair and toned forearms.With his distinguished demeanor and striking features, passersby couldn't help but glance his way. But he seemed used to being watched, keeping his eyes fixed on his phone without even lifting his gaze.Noelle watched him. Her steps, which had been headed toward him, came to a halt. Hendrix still kept his head down.Normally, he wouldn't have noticed the attention from those around him, but when Noelle looked at him, it was as if he sensed something. He quickly lifted his head.After biting her lip, Noelle walked over to him."Your clothes got dirty," Noelle said softly. "I'll wash them and return them to you."Hendrix was about to say it wasn't necessary, but after glancing at her, he suddenly changed his mind and just gave a quiet "mm".Th
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Hendrix's words stunned Noelle.And he glanced at her suddenly.That look made Noelle tense up instantly. It was as if she were eagerly trying to get involved with him in some way.Noelle bit her lip and was about to say something, but Hendrix spoke first, "I just don't want you getting too close to Brandon. Now that Sandra is engaged to Maxwell, I don't want to become fodder for their gossip or used for publicity. Do you understand?"His analysis remained calm and collected.Noelle wanted to say something else, but Hendrix quickly made the decision for her. "This is how it's going to be. Keep this business card, and if you need anything while you're here, just contact her."Noelle, I only have one request for you right now. Don't cause me any trouble. Understood?"…When Jennifer called, Noelle was on the hotel bed."Ms. Swanson, hello." Jennifer's voice was soft and alluring. "I'm Jennifer Weber, the guide Mr. Freeman arranged for you. I was wondering if you have any plans f
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Noelle had already muted the group chat, but private messages kept popping up.They were from the mothers she'd met in the apartment complex while taking Rosie out to play. They were all asking when Hendrix would arrive today. Some even said that if he wasn't coming, he should've given them a heads-up, since their kids had been looking forward to it all day.Noelle stared at the messages blankly. Truthfully, she should've seen this coming from the moment Hendrix started this charade. Manipulating people and controlling them like puppets were the things he had always excelled at.She had finally found some stability in this apartment complex, but now, he had ruined it. He certainly understood the saying, "Give someone an inch, and they'd take a mile", better than anyone.And the money he spent on all those toys? It meant nothing to him. What he really wanted was to control people's minds and shatter Noelle's peace."Mommy! Mommy!"Rosie's voice brought Noelle back to reality. She
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Rosie's straightforward answer made Noelle smile. "Alright. Let's go home, then."With that, they walked away hand in hand, as if the noise and excitement behind them seemed to have nothing to do with them.…The next day, Hendrix came again. This time, he wasn't alone, as several bodyguards followed him, each carrying heavy bags.Without Hendrix even saying a word, all the children rushed over. Even kids from neighboring apartments had heard about it and came running.Hendrix didn't discriminate—any child who approached was given a gift. Today, he didn't need to interact with them personally, so he had time to glance over at Noelle to gauge her reaction. However, he quickly realized that Noelle and Rosie were no longer there. He hadn't even noticed when they had left.The same thing happened on the third and fourth days, but by the fifth day, Hendrix didn't show up. But after several days of free gifts, both the children and their parents had gotten a taste for it. Now, they
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"So, does that mean you're not going to accept my apology?" Hendrix asked.Noelle finally snapped out of her daze. She stared at him for a moment before picking up her glass and lightly clinking it against his.Noelle wasn't sure what Hendrix was trying to do. After all, based on his past behavior, he wasn't the type to just apologize like that. Yet here he was, doing exactly that. She found it strange but decided not to dwell on it, pretending nothing had happened as she took a sip of her water.Hendrix didn't say much after that.Surprisingly, the meal passed in relative peace. Noelle couldn't even remember the last time they had shared a meal so quietly.So, when Hendrix later suggested that he might occasionally come over to have meals with Rosie, Noelle was momentarily at a loss for how to respond.Hendrix, however, took her silence as permission granted. He then pulled a plushie from a bag and handed it to Rosie. It was a character from the stage performance they had seen a
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Noelle had been to this restaurant a few times before with Dylan, so the server immediately recognized her. One of them started approaching her with a warm smile, but the moment she saw the man walking behind Noelle, her expression faltered slightly.Noelle ignored her reaction and simply said, "I'll have my usual order and an omelette for my daughter.""Got it," the server said with a nod, though she couldn't help but sneak a few glances at Hendrix before turning and heading back to the kitchen."Have you been here before?" Hendrix asked.Though the restaurant was decently decorated, it showed its age. The tables and chairs were made of lacquered wood, clean but with a noticeable sheen of grease from years of use.Noelle noticed Hendrix frowning slightly, but he didn't say anything. The frown lasted only for a brief second before he sat down as if nothing had happened. Then, he looked at her, waiting for her answer."Yeah. I've been here a few times.""With Dylan?" Hendrix aske
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"Mommy, why hasn't Mr. Pritchett come to see me lately?"Rosie's sudden question caught Noelle off guard. She paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "He's been really busy lately, so he can't find the time to come."Rosie let out a soft "oh" and continued swinging. Her movements were gentle, and Noelle sat quietly beside her, watching.But after a while, Rosie suddenly hopped off the swing and ran over to Noelle, tightly grabbing her hand.Noelle was puzzled, but still she hugged her quickly. "What's wrong?"Rosie didn't say a word, her eyes fixed straight ahead. It was then Noelle noticed the man standing there.It was early autumn in Stormridge, and the man was dressed in a crisp, well-tailored suit. His tall, slender figure and strikingly handsome face instantly drew the attention of several people in the apartment complex.It was a weekday, and most of the people playing with the children downstairs were their grandparents. Their gazes were anything but subtle, openly sw
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Noelle couldn't help but clench her hand.She had no idea how long the silence stretched before Dylan suddenly burst into laughter. It was as if he had just heard an unbelievably funny joke. His laughter echoed through the phone, carrying a hint of finality.Then, he said, "You want me to be honest? Do you really think we'll have a future together if I were to be honest with you? Do you think if I tell you everything now, we can live happily ever after? As if I'm ever going to believe that."The answer Noelle had been dreading finally came crashing down. She slowly unclenched her fist. Her lips parted, about to say something, but Dylan beat her to it."You're right. I did lie to you. The so-called investor is actually Jean. Her father left her some assets abroad, and I'm going with her to retrieve them."Yes, I'm with her again, but you know how I feel about her. I've never liked her, and I'm just using her. Besides, you should know that the reason I'm doing all this is so that I
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Noelle had just finished putting Rosie to sleep when Dylan sent over the e-tickets for the amusement park."I just checked. There'll be plenty of staff on-site. So when you're there with Rosie, you can just go straight to them if you need anything," his message read.He seemed to know she'd be busy settling Rosie, so he didn't call. Instead, he sent a thoughtful, detailed text, listing out several precautions for their upcoming trip.After reading through his message, Noelle hesitated for a moment before dialing his number.Dylan picked up almost immediately. "Hey, is Rosie asleep?"His voice was the same as always, no different from what Noelle had heard over the past few days.But this time, she paused. It took her a moment before she finally answered, "Yeah, she's asleep.""Did you see the list I sent? The staff should have most things covered, but you should still bring a couple of towels. And don't forget Rosie's favorite floatie—""Dylan," Noelle suddenly cut him off.Ju
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Noelle raised her head, her eyes locking onto Jean's. "I thought you hated me? So, why are you telling me all this?""Because I hate Dylan even more. I know it was him who set me up back then. If it weren't for his tip-off, my father would never have fallen from grace. So, how could I not hate him?""So, the assets you mentioned were just a lie to fool him?""Of course." Jean nodded without hesitation, turning to face Noelle with a smile. "So, are you going to tell him that?"Noelle pressed her lips together. "I don't believe you're doing this alone.""What?""You said it yourself—Dylan was the one who reported your family, leading to the investigation. He knows exactly what happened to your family, so he'd know whether your father left you any overseas assets or not."And you just got out of prison. Even if you wanted to forge an asset certificate, you'd need a professional to help you with that. Dylan has been in the business world for years, so it wouldn't be easy to fool him
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"You must be wondering why I'm telling you all this, right?" Jean chuckled softly. "To be honest, I still hate you. Or maybe it's more accurate to say I'm jealous of you. Because you have so many things I wanted but could never have."Just look at your face. With that alone, you can easily get whatever you want. Thinking about it makes me seethe with envy and drives me mad.""Ms. Fisher, you once had plenty of things yourself," Noelle said.Jean paused, caught off guard by the response. Then, she nodded with a faint smile. "Yes, you're right. But what does that matter now? I've already lost everything. Well, not everything. I still have some connections my father left me, along with a few assets abroad."She slowly shifted her gaze back to Noelle. "So, do you understand now what my advice to you really means?"Noelle frowned."Dylan must have told you he's going on a business trip abroad soon, right?" Jean continued, her lips curling into a sly smile. "To be frank, he's going wit
