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"Then, why did you—"Noelle was cut off as Erwin suddenly let out a laugh. Then, he took two steps back and slammed the door shut.His movements were quick—so quick that Noelle didn't have time to react. By the time she processed what had happened, the door was already locked from the outside.Noelle's expression darkened. She yanked hard on the doorknob. "What are you doing? Open the door!""I've already left the fever medicine inside," Erwin said from outside the door. "The doctor just came by and said that Hendrix will be fine as long as his fever goes down. As for the rest, that's up to you."His words left Noelle frozen in place. After a moment, she began pounding on the door again. "Open the door! You lunatic! What does him being sick have anything to do with me?"Her voice was sharp, but there was no response from outside. Erwin was already gone.Noelle had no choice but to return to the room and try calling the hotel front desk using the landline. But she quickly discove
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Noelle had no intention of explaining anything to Hendrix. She simply handed him the medicine and water. "Take it."Her expression was grim, her tone stiff and cold.Hendrix stared at her for a moment, then took the pill and water obediently.Noelle had poured the water without much thought, and just by touching the glass, she could tell it was somewhat cold.Hendrix obviously felt it, too, but he didn't say a word. He simply took the cup and swallowed the fever medicine."Lie down and sleep," Noelle ordered.But Hendrix kept his eyes on her. "Are you going to leave?"Noelle wasn't sure if he was fully conscious or still delirious. But when she heard his question, she laughed out of frustration."Your buddy, Erwin, has locked the door and taken away my phone. So, how am I supposed to leave? Jump off the balcony?"Her words came out in a barrage.Hendrix sat there, his brows furrowed as if he were struggling to process what she was saying. Finally, he seemed to reach a conclus
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Hendrix wasn't sure how long he had been asleep. His mind remained in a constant haze. Sometimes, he felt unbearably freezing cold. Other times, he was burning up.In the midst of it all, he even thought he saw Noelle. She was frowning at him, her expression tinged with impatience.Instinctively, he reached out to grab her, but the moment he moved, she stepped back. The look of disgust in her eyes was unmistakable. Hendrix could only slowly withdraw his hand.He didn't know how much time had passed before he finally opened his eyes.The sky outside had already darkened. He was still lying in bed, the cooling patch on his forehead now the same temperature as his body. He was soaked with sweat, as if he had truly been wandering through a desert.Slowly, he turned his head, only to notice someone lying on the small couch nearby. She was curled up under a bathrobe.The moonlight streaming through the window bathed her in a soft glow, illuminating her features clearly—her long lashes,
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The room was suffocatingly silent.Noelle had no intention of speaking to Hendrix anymore. She sat on the couch, her eyes fixed on the door, as if she were ready to bolt the moment it opened.Hendrix, on the other hand, desperately wanted to take a shower. But he was worried she would disappear while he was in the bathroom.Even though the door was still locked—and if she could leave, she probably would have by now—Hendrix couldn't bring himself to go. Fighting the high fever had left him utterly exhausted, but he refused to sleep. Instead, he sat on the bed, quietly watching Noelle."Are you going to marry Dylan?" he suddenly asked her.The question felt jarring in the silence. It reached Noelle's ears clearly, and Hendrix knew she had heard him. But she only paused slightly, not even turning her head, as if refusing to answer.Hendrix knew she had heard it, but she only paused for a brief moment.He couldn't help but smirk. "To be honest, Noelle, I'd rather you marry a compl
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The loud crash finally drew the attention of others. The door that had kept Noelle trapped for an entire day was finally opened.It was only then that Noelle realized Hendrix had known all along how to get out, but he had chosen not to do anything until now.She couldn't help but frown. When she turned to look at him, he was already putting on his coat. He didn't look at her or say another word. He simply walked out after slipping on his coat.Erwin, who had heard of the commotion, was standing at the door, watching them with curiosity. When his eyes met Noelle's, he even grinned and greeted her.Noelle ignored him and turned to leave in the opposite direction.Erwin raised an eyebrow, then quickly caught up to Hendrix. "What happened? Didn't you two… you know? You should have. I did go through all that trouble to create the perfect opportunity for you after all."As he spoke, he frowned and looked at Hendrix with frustration."Gee, thanks," Hendrix said, but his tone was dismis
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Even though Dylan sounded calm, Noelle could feel an underlying pressure in his words.She paused for a moment before responding, "It's not what you think—""I know," Dylan quickly said with a smile. "You don't need to be so nervous. Others might not understand the situation between you and Hendrix, but I do. He must have had someone trick you into going there, right? And no matter what, you'd never abandon Rosie. So, I believe you."He spoke patiently, sounding as if he was offering Noelle an explanation for herself. Yet, at the same time, it felt as if he was placing a heavy burden on her."You probably didn't sleep a wink last night, right? Go get some rest now," Dylan added as he stood up. "I'll head back to my room now."Noelle nodded.But as Dylan passed by her, he suddenly stopped and took a step closer to her.The sudden closeness startled Noelle, and she instinctively took a step back.Dylan couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction. "Did I scare you?"His voice carri
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"How can you call it ridiculous? That's a brand-name item! It's expensive, you know. And I specifically—""Right. Were you trying to publicly embarrass me to death by sending something so obvious?" Noelle asked through gritted teeth before Seline could finish her sentence."That's because I didn't have time to—" Seline started, then suddenly realized something. "Wait. How do you know what that brand sells?" She clicked her tongue. "Seems like you're not as pure as I thought."Noelle suddenly found herself at a loss for words. Unable to come up with a retort, she just rolled her eyes and said, "I'm not talking to you anymore.""Hey, you haven't answered me yet. So, did you and Mr. Pritchett—""Nothing happened whatsoever," Noelle replied without hesitation.At first, Seline thought Noelle was just brushing her off out of embarrassment. But when she met her eyes, she realized—nothing really had happened.Seline immediately became deflated. "How boring. I've never heard of a couple
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Night fell.Rosie had been riding in the car all day, and her eyes were already drooping while taking a bath earlier. Now, as Noelle dried her hair, she kept nodding off, as if she could fall asleep at any moment.Noelle couldn't help but smile at the sight. "If you're this sleepy, why don't we skip the bedtime story tonight and just go to sleep?""No." Rosie's eyes snapped open as she insisted, "I want to hear a story.""Alright, then. What story do you want to hear today?"Rosie immediately got up and rummaged through her little bookshelf before picking out her favorite picture book, "My Little Monster".Noelle took the book and began reading.Rosie had heard this story many times before, but she still loved it. Every time Noelle read it to her, she would listen intently.When Noelle reached the last page, Rosie asked, "Mommy, will the little monster stay with Betty forever?""Yes.""Then, will you stay with me forever?"Noelle smiled and nodded. "Of course."Only then di
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In the end, Hendrix made the call. It was the first time in over two years that he had contacted Nathan. But to his surprise, the person who answered wasn't Nathan."Who are you? Are you a family member of Nathan's?"The way the person spoke on the other end made Hendrix frown. He immediately sensed something was wrong. "What happened to Nathan?""He was in a car accident, and the wound got infected," the person replied. "If you're a family member of his, you'd better come quickly and have him transferred to another hospital."The country Nathan had gone to had extremely poor sanitation and healthcare. Countless people died from malaria every year. Even the locals struggled to get access to quality medical care. What was more to say for someone like Nathan, who was alone with no support?Hendrix had originally planned to let Nathan fend for himself there. After all, from the very beginning, he had never intended for him to return alive.But what Grant had said earlier had deeply
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Noelle pursed her lips and finally took the document. "Thank you."After speaking, she glanced at Rosie. Rosie immediately caught on and said, "Thank you, Great-Grandma."Ophelia didn't say anything more. She just leaned back on her bed and looked at Rosie.Noelle didn't have much to say to her, and Rosie was still a little afraid of Ophelia, so they didn't stay long.Once Ophelia drifted off to sleep involuntarily, Noelle quietly led Rosie out of the room. She had expected Beatrice to still be waiting outside, but when she stepped out, she found Hendrix standing there instead.A frown immediately appeared on her face when she saw him.Hendrix, however, looked calm. When his gaze fell on Noelle, it first swept over the folder in her hand.After hesitating for a moment, Noelle handed the folder to him. "Mrs. Freeman Senior gave me these shares, but they're of no use to me. You can have them back."Hendrix smirked and said, "She didn't give them to me. Are you sure you don't wa
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This was Noelle's first time visiting the nursing home where Ophelia lived. And barring any unexpected circumstances, it would likely be her last.Rosie was also visiting such a place for the first time, her eyes wide with curiosity as she looked around. She turned to Noelle and asked, "Mommy, why are all the people sunbathing over there so old?""Because this is a nursing home. It's where elderly people live.""Where are their children?""Probably working outside," Noelle answered."They don't stay with them? That must be so lonely for the old people."After Rosie said that, Grant, who was leading the way, glanced back at them.Noelle didn't respond, only tightening her grip on Rosie's hand.Beatrice had come with them today, but she had no intention of seeing Ophelia. She knew she wasn't the person Ophelia wanted to see in her final moments, so she waited outside the room."Ms. Swanson, this way, please," Grant said, as respectful as ever.Only then did Noelle lead Rosie in
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After the incident involving Nathan back then, Hendrix had used the excuse of Ophelia's advanced age to move her into a nursing home.Although it was touted as the best nursing home in Coppersville, its management was extremely strict. Outsiders couldn't visit freely, and those inside naturally couldn't leave, either.As for whether Ophelia was truly enjoying her retirement there or not, who could say for sure?If it weren't for the sudden appearance of Grant, Noelle might have almost forgotten that Ophelia even existed."Mrs. Freeman, the doctor has already examined Mrs. Freeman Senior today," Grant said respectfully. "She doesn't have much time left. Mrs. Freeman Senior no longer cares about worldly matters. Her only wish now is to see her grandson.""By grandson, do you mean Nathan?" Beatrice's tone was indifferent. "But he's abroad now, and I doubt he can make it back in time.""If Mr. Hendrix is willing to give his permission, there's still time. That's why I'm asking for yo
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Two months had passed since their last visit, and the mangoes in Sienna Villa had indeed ripened.Rosie had been craving them for a while. She loved standing under the tree, tilting her head back to count the fruits one by one.Today, as soon as they arrived, she insisted on picking the mangoes herself. Beatrice, who always indulged her, immediately had someone bring over a ladder and made sure there were people to support her as she climbed."Be careful," Beatrice said, standing nearby with a furrowed brow. "Don't go too fast. Yes, just pick the one at the bottom."It was true Beatrice doted on Rosie, but so was her concern for her at that moment. Only when Rosie successfully picked a mango and climbed down did Beatrice finally let out a sigh of relief.As soon as Rosie climbed down the ladder, she didn't even wait to steady herself before running over, clutching her hard-earned prize."Mommy, this is for you!" Her face was glistening with sweat, but her smile was radiant. She f
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Noelle seemed quite busy.Dylan didn't say much, only nodding in response. Only then did Noelle turn and push open the bedroom door.Rosie was still asleep on the bed. She looked so peaceful and soft, clearly undisturbed by the commotion outside.Noelle crouched by her bedside, carefully tucking her in before leaving the room.The front desk had already delivered the first aid kit. Dylan was sitting on the couch nearby, the kit open but unused.Noelle quickly walked over. She took out an ice pack and handed it to Dylan."Thank you," he said with a smile.Noelle, however, pursed her lips. "I'm sorry for dragging you into my mess.""Drag me into your mess?" Dylan was taken aback. Then, he smiled again and said, "What are you talking about? How is this your fault?""But—""Besides, didn't you also get hurt because of me before?" he asked. "And the pain you went through was much worse than this, so my little scratch is nothing."This was the first time Dylan had brought up what
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Then, Hendrix walked toward Dylan with his fist already raised. But the next moment, his hand froze midair. It wasn't because he no longer wanted to throw the punch. It was because Noelle had stepped in front of Dylan.She simply stood there with her eyes fixed on him. Her cold, piercing gaze made Hendrix calm down. He looked at her with confusion and disbelief."Get out!" Noelle said. "You listen to me, Hendrix. Whether I cut my hair or do anything else, all that has nothing to do with you, got it? If you don't leave right now, I'll call the police. This is a hotel, so go ahead and try me if you don't mind making a scene."Hendrix didn't speak. He only stared at her quietly and slowly lowered his raised fist. Then, he turned to look at Dylan.Frowning, Dylan stared straight back at Hendrix.Hendrix smirked. "Are you even a man? How can you hide behind a woman and let her protect you?""I'm fine with it," Noelle cut in before Dylan could respond. "Dylan's my boyfriend, so what's
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The faint smirk on Hendrix's lips slowly faded away. He turned his gaze back to Noelle.She was glaring at him, her impatience and disgust unmistakable in her eyes.Yes, it was definitely Noelle.She had cut her hair short. She and Dylan had checked into a hotel room together.These two realities hit Hendrix hard in the chest. He clenched his hands, his teeth biting down on his lips so hard that he drew blood.Yet, he still refused to give up. He asked her, "And you? What are you doing here?"As he spoke, Hendrix began walking toward her.The answer was already painfully clear. What else could a man and a woman do in the middle of the night? Surely, they were just chatting in the room.To make it worse, Noelle had already taken a shower! So, while Hendrix was outside smoking, what had she and Dylan been doing inside?Hendrix had thought he had already come to terms with it—that he had accepted Noelle was now Dylan's girlfriend. Or that they held hands, ate together, and talked
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Hendrix trailed behind Dylan the entire time. He knew how despicable his actions were—this wasn't something he should be doing, but he couldn't help himself.He even wished he could live-stream the scene to Noelle, letting her see the true colors of the man she had chosen. But he didn't.Doing something like that wouldn't carry much weight. Besides, he didn't want to stoop to that level. All he needed to do was tear off Dylan's mask and make sure he stayed away from Noelle.Dylan didn't deserve her—not even a little!Dylan soon led the woman into a room. Hendrix didn't approach immediately. Instead, he stood outside, finishing a cigarette before slowly making his way forward. He moved in a calm and deliberate manner, and when he reached the door, he gave it several light knocks.There was no response from inside. Hendrix narrowed his eyes, the mockery in his gaze growing more pronounced.He knocked again.This time, Dylan answered. "Who is it?"Hendrix remained silent.Dylan
