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Tyler nestled against River, thinking, “You’re not telling the truth…‘
He had used surveillance equipment to listen to the police questioning. This helped him know.
that she had been interrogated for an hour.
By the door, Axel clenched his fists with a pained expression. He wanted to go to his mother, but his father was present.
He had promised not to expose River.
Scott and Lily emerged from the house, spotting Noah immediately.
Lily’s gaze fell, quilt in her eyes, but Scott approached Noah. “Mr. De Marco, thank you for bringing
River back.”
“River?” Noah scoffed. “Are you two dating?”
Scott replied calmly, “Soon.”
“Then why the intimate nickname?” Noah smirked, glancing at Axel. “Axel, care to enlighten me?”
Before Axel could reply, River stood tall and asserted, “He’s just a child! Please talk to him kindly, like a father should. Also, I brought Axel here for a playdate. Let’s not make things hard for the child.”
Noah’s expression turned serious immediately as River criticized him in front of many people.
He glared at River and retorted, “You took my child without asking, and now you’re scolding me?”
“I didn’t tell you beforehand, and I’m sorry!” River’s anger was evident in her clenched teeth. But consider Axel’s feelings Questioning him right away might harm him. Haven’t you seen how Axel is doing? Please, show some care and compassion”
Noah squinted. “Why are you so concerned about my child?”
River was left speechless. She had forgotten that Noah didn’t know her connection to Axel because she focused on Axel earlier.
She changed the topic quickly. I’m just advising you to be gentle with Axel”
Noah scoffed and walked up to River. “I’m curious why you’re so invested in my son. Are you trying to get back at him after failing with Daniella?”
River glared at Noah, thinking. ‘Is it necessary to stoop so low and seek revenge on an innocent child?
“I’m right, aren’t I? No comeback?”
“Mr. De Marco!”
Suddenly, Scott stepped forward and positioned himself between River and Noah.
Their eyes met, and Scott spoke calmly. “Please understand River’s intention. Axel is struggling due to Daniella’s abuse. He needs special care now. River brought him here for a playdate, a form of therapy.”
Noah assumed an arrogant posture and regarded Scott with disdain. “You’re not qualified to address me.”
Reuben stepped in and said, “Doctor Wilson, please don’t involve yourself in Mr. De Marco and Ms.
Healy’s affairs.”
“Bad man! You’re bad!” Liora rushed toward Noah unnoticed and started hitting him, defending.
Scott in a childlike manner. “You can’t bully Papa Wilson!”
Noah frowned and glanced down at the protective girl. He pursed his lips, thinking she resembled River when she was angry.
River, scared, quickly lifted Liora into her arms. T’m sorry I didn’t watch her,” River apologized, knowing it was her fault
Noah didn’t intend to punish Liora, but he was puzzled as she was calling Scott ‘papa Is she River and Scott’s child? he wondered
Noah looked at Tyler again. Why does this boy look so much like me?”
Pointing at Tyler, Noah asked, “How am I connected to him?”
River shielded Tyler nervously and said with false calmness, There’s no connection!”
Noah noticed River’s odd behavior and asked. “If you’re still alive, where are my three children?”
The three children all turned their gaze to River.
River was speechless. She couldn’t say her children were dead when they were present.
Before River could reply, Scott spoke. “Surviving heavy bleeding during pregnancy is already a miracle. Don’t push it, Mr. De Marco!”
River looked at Scott gratefully. He skillfully avoided the truth while protecting the children.
River explained, “I care for orphans, and I adopted these children. Do you have a problem with that?”
Tyler and Liora were shocked to be called orphans.
Noah sneered. “Adopted, yet they resemble both of us?”
“Ever heard the saying that you resemble the person you’re with? What’s this about Tyler looking like you? Are you implying only you have nice eyes?” River responded directly.
Soon, she glanced at the two kids and said, “Let’s go inside!”
Staying here longer wasn’t an option–Noah might notice something!
She resolved to hide as long as possible. There was no time for child custody battles now!
Noah’s face grew serious, watching River flee with her kids.
On the way home, Noah turned to Axel, questioning. “Did you have fun at her place?
Axel nodded. “Yeah.”
“Your mom and River are on bad terms. Aren’t you worried she might do something bad?” Noah worried for Axel’s safety.
Although Noah felt nothing for Daniella, he cared for his son
He couldn’t fathom River’s motives after five years in hiding. He’d assist her in seeking revenge, but not at his son’s expense.
Axel hurriedly looked up, concerned Noah might hold him back. He said urgently, “She’s really nice!”
Axel’s quick conviction about River puzzled Noah, deepening his suspicions.
Reuben stated, “Mr. De Marco, I trust Ms. Healy won’t harm a child.”
“You seem to know her well?” Noah asked.
Reuben shook his head. “No. You know Ms. Healy’s personality since she’s on your mind. You wouldn’t care to think of her if she were like Daniella.”
“Now you know me too?” Noah’s tone turned cold.
Reuben fell silent, inwardly complaining, ‘Have you forgotten years of alcohol abuse?‘
At International Residence, Daniella was furious upon discovering that River had survived the ordeal.
Why won’t you just disappear? Fine then! Don’t blame me for taking drastic steps now that you’re back with your kids she thought.
Quickly, Daniella dialed a number, but there was a delay before someone answered. “Mr. Hendrix!
Can you help me hire some people?”
Hector Hendrix responded rudely. “What are you up to?”
“I want River’s children dead Otherwise, I can’t get back to Noah!” Daniella snapped.
“Don’t involve me in your mess again.” Hector coldly retorted.
“Mr. Hendrix, please! We can’t spare the two kids!” Daniella pleaded “Oh, and Axel too [1] do whatever you want. Just help me get rid of these three kids!”
Hector replied, “Daniella, don’t think you’re the only one who can assist me. Don’t test me”
“This is the last time! Daniella shouted.
“Fuck off!‘
Daniella seethed as the call ended abruptly.
“Why is Hector acting like this? He always used to agree, even when we framed River. Why won’t he deal with the children?” she muttered.
Her interaction with Hector was only through phone calls.
However, based on Nicholas‘ situation, she knew Hector was capable. She had to be careful not to provoke him further, or she might end up dead.
Since Hector refused to assist, she had to find someone else.
The next morning, River woke from a nightmare. She had dreamed of her kids lying in blood,
Daniella forcing a dagger into her hand, all with a sinister grin, blaming her for the act
River eased herself out of bed, massaging her sore chest. She stepped out of the room to check on her children, her heart finding solace as she saw them deep in slumber.
Closing the door gently, River settled into her children’s bed. She tenderly kissed Tyler and Liora’s foreheads, then embraced them snugly.
Her dream reminded her that she had neglected her children’s safety recently. After returning to the country, she focused on dealing with Daniella and ignored her children’s safety in Novamere.
She thought about hiring some bodyguards to guard her children at all times.
Tyler opened his eyes drowsily after River shut her eyes.
Why is Mommy in our bed all of a sudden? What’s going on? He recalled Noah mentioning
Daniella at the villa’s entrance Does Mommy have a problem with her?‘
Tyler furrowed his brow and decided to investigate Daniella the next day.
Sunday arrived, and River contacted Neil, recounting the previous day’s incident and discussing the possibility of hiring bodyguards
Neil acknowledged, “We truly neglected the children’s safety. I’ll arrange for the bodyguards and make every effort to dissuade Noah from prying into the children-
River interrupted him. “Neil, Daniella is our top priority. If the truth comes out, Noah might seek custody of the children.”
Neil understood. “Noted. I’ll assign someone to monitor Daniella. Take care of yourself, River, and don’t hesitate to ask for help with the company.”