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After Paige left, Neil brought River some chicken soup. He blew on it to cool it down before feeding it to her.
River shook her head and asked, “Neil, about the birthday party…
Neil’s movements halted, and he looked down. “Let’s not think about that right now, River. We can discuss it further after you’ve recovered, okay?”
The situation they had worried about had come to pass.
The De Marcos had disrupted their plans.
She wondered if Daniella was exceptionally lucky or if she still wasn’t capable enough.
At Bayview Villa.
Paige entered with her luggage.
Kenny was following a recipe on his phone, and he looked surprised when he saw Paige. “Where’s G? Why are you here instead?”
Paige replied cheerfully, “River is on a business trip, and she couldn’t inform you in time.”
Kenny raised an eyebrow suspiciously. “That’s strange. Why wasn’t I informed about G’s business trip?”
Paige chuckled nervously.
Then, she glanced at the three somber–looking children and sighed. “Well, my dear-”
Before she could finish her sentence, Tyler looked at her sternly.
Paige’s heart raced, and she asked, “Ty, why are you looking at me like that?”
We you something.”
Tyler jumped from the chair, his voice icy. “Come upstails need to ask
Paige hesitated, preparing herself to follow the children upstairs. They eyed her closely as if she were a suspect.
“Why are you lying about Mommy being in the hospital? Tyler’s tone remained cold.
Liora chimed in. “We saw the surveillance footage. We know Mommy was badly hurt.”
Axel’s eyes filled with worry. “Have you visited Mommy in the hospital?”
Their questions dumbfounded Paige. “Please, don’t make this difficult. River didn’t want me to tell you. She doesn’t want you to worry.
Tyler grunted. “So, you wouldn’t have told us if we hadn’t asked.”
Liora asked, “Godmother, how is Mommy?”
Axel stared at Paige, awaiting her response.
Paige finally answered, “Your mother is strong! She was in good shape when I visited her earlier.
She just has some skin injuries. Otherwise, she’s fine. She needs rest, so she can only come home after fully recovering.”
Paige’s ears turned red from embarrassment. Stop treating me like a criminal, darlings…
Liora said, “Alright, we’ll pretend we don’t know about Mommy’s situation since she doesn’t want us to know.”
Tyler wore a serious expression. “It would be best if you could update us daily on Mommy’s condition, Godmother.”
Paige was stunned–it had been a long time since Tyler addressed her as ‘Godmother. She appreciated it, even though she knew it had an ulterior motive.
“Okay, I’ll help you monitor River’s situation daily, alright?”
-Axel said softly, “Thank you for doing this.”
Paige playfully pinched Axel’s cheek. ‘Don’t be a stranger, Axel!”
He smiled.
After putting the three children to bed at night, Paige sent a report to River. She set her phone down and prepared for a shower, but it suddenly rang. She saw it was Alex and answered.
“Where are you?” Alex inquired.
Paige rubbed her neck. “I’m at River’s, looking after her kids.”
“Taking care of the children? Where’s River?” Alex sounded puzzled.
Paige explained River’s situation, leaving Alex shocked. ‘What’s all the fuss about?”
Paige retorted, “Why don’t you ask my employer about that? Why didn’t he rescue River from this dire situation?”
Alex reasoned, “I can’t ask him right now. His mother just passed away, so I can’t make his situation worse, right?”
Paige sighed. “If you can’t ask now, do it in a few days, you idiot! I’m hanging up. I’m exhausted!”
She ended the call soon after.
Alex looked at his phone, confused.
Observing Paige’s empty condo, he realized they wouldn’t be spending the next two nights together due to Noah and River’s situation.
After a brief moment of thought, he decided, ‘No! I won’t allow myself to be sacrificed without even seeing my girlfriend.”
Grabbing his jacket and car keys, he headed out to meet Noah
At Villa Rosa.
The maid informed Alex that Noah was in the lounge, drinking.
Alex nodded and dismissed her. He picked up a liquor bottle from the shelf and went to the lounge.
As soon as he opened the door, cigarette smoke hit him. Alex wanted to turn and leave, choking on the smell.
Noah turned his head, his voice deep and hoarse. “What brings you here?”
Alex entered the smoke–filled lounge and took a seat beside Noah. He noticed Noah’s bruised mouth and bloodshot eyes just as he was about to probe for information
He remained silent, opened his liquor bottle, and poured it into his glass. “It’s no fun drinking alone. Let me join you,” he said, clinking his glass against Noah’s.
Alex finished his drink in one swift gulp and then poured another glass without a word.
After a long pause, Noah finally spoke. “You’re here to ask me about River, aren’t you?‘
Visibly frustrated, Alex retorted, “Am I the type of person who cares about everyone but not his best friend?”
Noah smirked. “Indeed, you’re not. However, that doesn’t mean you’re not curious.”
“Noah, I get that you’re in a bad mood, but your words hurt,” said Alex, frowning.
Noah placed his glass down, calmly staring at a spot as he casually stated, “I can’t forgive her for what she did.”
“Are you still suspicious that River was behind Jamie’s story being published?” asked Alex.
Noah fidgeted with his glass. “Hmm… I can’t understand why she let my mother ride the Ferris wheel alone.”
Alex explained, “The Ferris wheel incident was an accident, Noah. You can’t possibly think
River had a hand in that too, can you?”
Noah glanced at Alex. “I’m not that foolish!”
Alex felt relieved. Otherwise, River might never be forgiven.
“When do you plan to visit her?” he asked.
Noah remained silent, picked up his glass, and took a large gulp. He put the glass down and finally said, “Tomorrow!”
Alex’s eyes widened in shock. “Are you serious? Paige told me River’s in a bad state!”
“I don’t care! I won’t let this matter bother mel” Noah declared before leaving the lounge.
Alex sighed, wondering if he had driven River further away from Noah.
The next day, Neil arranged for a caregiver to look after River after spending a night with her. As he prepared to leave, he reminded River. “I have to go to work, River. Call me if you need
River nodded. “Okay.”
The caregiver, Mary Rabo, came in to offer River some food after Neil’s departure.
River sat up and declined. “I’m fine. I can eat on my own.”
Mary replied, “Alright, I’ll get you some water.”
After Mary left, River removed the packaging from the chicken soup and forced herself to eat a little despite her lack of appetite. She couldn’t give up because her children were waiting for her at home.
Enduring the dull pain in her arm, River scooped up a spoonful of soup and was about to take a sip when the door suddenly swung open. She looked up and saw a man standing there, instantly tensing up.
She wondered, “Why is Noah here?‘
The memory of yesterday’s tense encounter flooded her mind, making her feel suffocated.
Noah walked into the room, and River placed the spoon down. “What is it?” she asked coldly.
Noah approached the bed, sat on a chair, and adopted an arrogant demeanor. “Don’t you owe me an explanation about my mother’s situation?” he asked coldly.
River’s movements came to a halt. She stared at him in shock. “Explanation? What have I done?
Noah’s expression grew even tenser. “So, you still won’t admit you kept my mother with you to gather information for your revenge?”
River was bewildered. “Noah, I didn’t know Jamie was your mother at first. How could I have gathered information from her? Besides, I had no idea what happened between you and her!”
“Didn’t you find out after I told you?” Noah questioned.
Can Noah stop being stupid for once
Exactly
Why only 5 chapters 😭😭
Please enough with Noah’s crap already. He lived with River for three years and he can’t actually tell what she can and can’t do? His lack of trust can’t be forgiven
That was a very short update. What is wrong with Noah? This is sad the kids are smarter than the adults. Please update soon
Omg Noah is so stupid. Didn’t he investigate it properly. He even left her in jail years ago. Honestly writer, you need to reveal River’s identity soon. It’s becoming a drag!!!!
How many coffees are needed to get the rest of the novel?