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River thought about the possibility of encountering Noah if the children went to Axel’s house. To avoid this, she said apologetically, “I can’t allow that, my children. Just wait a little longer. I believe Axel will be back at school soon.”
“Why? Axel hasn’t been to school in a while. Will he still come back?” Liora gasped in shock.
ire You River didn’t want to divulge her situation with Noah, so she could only explain, “He will, for sure.
can call him if you miss him, but don’t go to his place.”
She realized Axel hadn’t texted her in a few days. Is my dear child having a good time lately? Is he busy with school work? Should I send him a text to check on him? It’s going to be the new year soon. Will I be able to spend New Year’s Eve with Axel?
Tyler saw that River was troubled and said, “We’ll follow your decision, Mommy.”
Liora looked puzzled. “Tyler-”
Tyler interrupted, “Let’s not talk about this anymore. Don’t add to Mommy’s worries.”
Liora’s head dropped in disappointment. “Alright. I’ll be good, too,”
River’s gloomy mood lifted when she noticed how well–behaved the children were. She realized she was content with her children and that it was time to move on from her past with Noah.
Changing the topic, River said, “It’s getting late. Should we go downstairs for breakfast?”
“Sure!” the two children sold together.
River went straight to the company after dropping the children off at school. Kenny had taken the workers there yesterday, but she hadn’t visited the factory yet.
She parked the car at the entrance, appreciating the gradually improving surroundings before entering the factory in a good mood.
“Ms. Healy?”
A familiar voice startled River.
She smiled at the deputy factory manager, Caleb, and asked, “Are you feeling better now?”
Caleb walked over to River. “Thanks to you, Ms. Healy. We’ve all recovered. You sent Ms. Lynch to visit us regularly, right?”
River was surprised. “Naomi?”
She didn’t recall Naomi mentioning this to her.
Caleb nodded. “Yes. We will always remember your kindness and take good care of the factory for you, Ms. Healy.”
River followed Caleb into the workshop.
After seeing the newly purchased machines, River couldn’t help but admire Kenny’s capabilities. She waited for Kenny to arrive before heading to the office with him.
“Handing over the factory to you has saved me a lot of worries. I knew I made the right choice with you, Kenny,” River said.
Kenny raised an eyebrow and poured coffee for River. “Don’t be a stranger, G!”
River chuckled and said, “Can you free up some time next week?”
“Huh? What do you want me to do?” Kenny asked in confusion.
River explained, “Come with me to the impoverished area.”
“Are you planning to deliver the clothes in person? Sounds doable,” Kenny said.
River said, “I’d like to buy some materials to give to the children.”
Kenny agreed, “Let’s do it now! I know the place. I’ll take you there. Comel” Kenny put down his mug and wrapped his arm around River’s.
Kenny swiftly took River to a nearby wholesale market.
When River spotted the market brimming with goods on display, she asked, “How did you discover this place?”
“I stumbled upon it two days ago.” Kenny led River to the market. “I think you’ll find what you need in this store. You can simply speak with the owner.”
River quickly scanned the shop. “What’s the quality of the products?”
“I guarantee it’s excellent,” Kenny assured.
River nodded and entered the market to meet the owner, An hour later, she had discussed her needs with the owner and pa d a partial deposit while Kenny discreetly took photos behind her.
After leaving the market, River rubbed her shoulders and got into the car. “Kenny, let’s go to the bookstore. I need to buy some books for the kids.”
Kenny was surprised. “You want books too? You just bought 10,000 bars of soap, and a truck couldn’t even fit all the detergent!”
River glanced at him. “We have elderly folks at home, too. Besides, daily care products don’t take up much space…
Unable to argue further, Kenny took her to a bookstore.
By the time they finished, it was already noon. They had a simple meal at a regular restaurant.
River then sent a text to Axel.
River: [Have you been studying hard lately, Axel? Your siblings and Mommy miss you very much.]
The doctor had brought Axel for a pre–surgery check–up at the hospital.
Noah was holding Axel’s phone and noticed River’s message.
Pain surged through him as he recalled his previous conversation with River. He had struggled for five years but couldn’t let go.
Gripping the phone tightly, he opened the text and winced at River’s mention of “siblings“.
He sneered, convinced that his son would never be considered a sibling to Neil’s children.”
A text from Tyler interrupted his thoughts, and he clicked on it.
Tyler: [I’ve sorted out Mommy’s affairs, Axel. Don’t worry. When are you coming back to school?]
Curiosity led Noah to scroll up since Axel hadn’t deleted his chat with Tyler. After a moment, he read another text from Tyler.
Tyler: [Uncle is on his way. Hurry and come now. Mommy is making something delicious for you.)
There were no other messages before that.
Frowning, Noah couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Uncle? Does River have a brother? Who is he?‘
He decided to probe Tyler with a message.
Axel (Noah): I can’t return at the moment. Do you have Uncle’s WhatsApp contact?]
Tyler frowned, finding the question odd. Why would Axel inquire about Neil out of the blue?
Moreover, Axel had already added Neil’s WhatsApp contact.
Tyler: [Did you accidentally delete his contact?]
Axel (Noah): [No, I forgot to save it.]
Tyler became increasingly cautious due to Axel’s strange messages. Axel never communicated like that.
Furthermore, he had witnessed Axel saving Neil’s contact.
Tyler promptly responded.
Tyler: (I know who you are. Stop trying to sound me out! Please let Axel talk to me.]
Noah was taken aback by Tyler’s response and how quickly he had figured out who he Axel (Noah): [Does your mother have a brother?]
Tyler: [That’s none of your business was.
Noah: [My son is calling a stranger “uncle” with you guys. I must ask about it as his father.]
Tyler: [You can figure it out for yourself.]
After that, Tyler set his phone aside. “You want my opinion? No chance!”
Noah wanted to keep texting Tyler, but Daniella’s voice suddenly came from outside.
“Noah, Axel’s checkup is done. He can have the surgery once we get the results and if all his signs are okay.”
Noah put away his phone and stood up to usher her out. “You can leave now.”
“Huh?” Daniella looked surprised. “Axel is getting an infusion this afternoon. Just go ahead with your work.
Noah’s expression was serious. He knew she was right, considering he had to go to the company and the project meeting He hadn’t been to the company lately due to Axel’s illness. Moreover, his secretary had texted him about today’s project meeting.
“Then you can stay.”
Daniella was thrilled. “Of course. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of Axel.”
Noah walked over to the hospital bed and placed Axel’s phone back under the pillow.
Afterward, he walked to the door and instructed Julian, “You need to stay close and keep an eye on Daniella. Don’t let her be alone with Axel.”
Julian nodded. “Understood, Mr. De Marco.”
Noah said a few words to Axel once he returned from his checkup and then left.
In the afternoon, River returned to her office but received a call from Casey as soon as she sat down.
She glanced at the caller ID before answering with a frosty tone. “What’s the matter?”
Casey chuckled. “I’ll hang up if you don’t want to hear about Daniella, Ms. Healy.”
Suppressing her impatience, River said, “Go on.”
“Yes, you were right. I did inform Daniella about Noah’s mother, Casey admitted bluntly.
“Did you use Daniella to spread that information?” River asked, her agitation evident.