Chapter 240 – The Billionaire’s Replacement Wife (River & Noah) Novel Online Free

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Neil nodded. “Yes, I’ll take her to see River.”

Nell left with Liora, and Alex returned to the room.

Seeing Noah’s crestfallen expression, he couldn’t resist teasing him again. “I told you not to give her away.”

Noah massaged his sore arms. “You should focus on what you’re going to tell the media tomorrow rather

Alex’s expression froze instantly.

Outside River’s hotel room.

Neil knocked on the door, holding Liora in his arms.

Paige hurriedly opened the door and was taken aback. “What brings you here?”

Neil glanced around the room with concern. “Is River okay?”

Paige understood the situation and stepped aside. “Come in. We need to talk.

Neil nodded and entered the room.

Tyler rushed over. “Is Lia asleep, Uncle Neil?”

Neil gently placed Liora on the bed and covered her with a blanket. “She was already asleep when I took her from Noah ”

Paige was astonished. “Has Noah been holding Lia all this time? That’s unbelievable!”

“Yes. How is River? Neil asked, looking at River on the other bed with her eyes closed.

“She was drugged and should wake up tomorrow. It’s fortunate she didn’t wake up earlier,” Paige explained.

Neil sat down on the bed, his expression serious. “I’ll handle this matter. Keep River out of it.”

Tyler’s gaze was fixed on Liora as he spoke coldly. “We need to put that guy behind bars!”

Neil gently caressed Tyler’s hair. “Ty, I have a favor to ask of you.”

The following morning, a viral sensation erupted on the Internet.

[Grand Hot Spring Hotel’s Grand Opening Leads to Capture of Suspect]

The man’s identity and his family’s address became public on the Internet.

The Grand Hot Spring Hotel’s reputation skyrocketed following this news release.

Numerous guests swiftly booked their rooms online, and the hotel reached full occupancy quickly.

Paige was shocked when she read the news and turned to Neil.

“Neil, are you helping to seek justice for River and Lia, or are you assisting in promoting Alex’s hotel?” she asked.

“It’s a win–win situation, Paige. After all, Noah has invested in the hotel as well,” Neil said, leaning against the table.

Paige had an epiphany. “Oh! So, you’re repaying Mr. De Marco’s kindness.

Neil nodded, though his expression betrayed frustration. “He saved Lia, after all. We can’t repay that favor easily.”

Paige glanced at Neil and River, who was still unconscious.

She realized they acted like a family, able to distinguish their grievances and conflicts with Noah clearly.

River slowly opened her eyes as Neil’s voice faded. She looked around in confusion, then suddenly sat up as if recalling something.

“Lia!”

Neil, Paige, and Tyler, who had ju awakened, turned to her upon hearing her voice.

Neil approached River. “Calm down, River. Lia is fine.”

River quickly looked past Neil and noticed Llora’s scratched face. She threw off the blanket and rushed over.

Paige intervened. “River, Lia is still sleeping. Don’t wake her.”

River looked at Paige. “The man from last night…”

“He’s been captured, Lia is safe. Noah saved her in time,” Paige explained.

“Noah? He saved Lia?” River was astonished.

Paige recounted the events of the previous day to River.

River’s face turned pale as she listened.

She looked at Liora with sympathy and guilt. “It’s my fault for not protecting Lia…”

Paige comforted her, “No one could have anticipated such a thing happening. But I am curious about how Lia only has a few scratches after being taken for so long.”

Tyler chimed in. “I believe Eira’s self–defense techniques helped to some extent.”

River gently caressed Liora’s face. “If it weren’t for Eira, I can’t imagine what Lia would have endured last night.”

‘And Noah… she thought. ‘How can I ever repay his immense favor?”

Later in the morning, River and the others returned to Bayview Villa with Liora.

Liora developed a high fever as soon as they left the hotel, constantly calling out for her father.

River called Scott after arriving at Bayview Villa, assuming Liora wanted to see him.

Scott answered the phone. “River.”

River asked, ‘Is your ankle feeling better, Scott?”

Scott chuckled. “You ask me the same question every night before bed. Why the different approach now?”

River blushed. “Lia has a fever, and she keeps calling out for you. Can you come?”

Scott was taken aback. “A fever? What happened?”

River replied, “It’s complicated to explain quickly.”

“Alright, I’ll be there shortly,” Scott said. There were rustling sounds on the call.

River added, “I’m sorry for asking you to come before you have fully recovered.”

“Don’t be a stranger. I’ll be there in 20 minutes. And if you’re feeling generous, you can make me a plate of pasta.”

River chuckled. “Sure.”

She remained by Liora’s bedside, watching over her after ending the call.

Liora had always enjoyed good health with very few instances of illness. However, last night’s incident had left her with a high fever.

River couldn’t fathom what had frightened Liora so much.

Suddenly, Liora started talking in her sleep, saying. “Don’t go, Daddy, don’t leave me.

River gently patted Liora’s chest to comfort her, saying, “Don’t be scared, Lia. I’m here.”

Liora’s mood gradually calmed, possibly due to the reassurance in River’s voice.

After seeing that Liora was comforted, River sighed with relief. She pulled out her phone and opened her messaging app to contact Noah.

She took a moment to compose her message.

River: [ll find a way to thank you for what happened last night.]

Noah promptly responded.

Noah: It’s okay. Just take good care of the child.]

River: [These are two separate matters]

Noah: Liora’s situation is far from trivial. If you want to show your gratitude, how do you plan to do it?

Noah’s response took River aback. She hadn’t yet figured out how to express her gratitude properly.

She knew that Liora’s life would have been in danger last night without Noah. How could she ever repay such a favor?

River put down her phone and glanced at Liora. ‘Should I reveal the children’s true identities to Noah?

she wondered.

While she was still pondering. River received another message from Noah.

Noah [If you can’t think of a way to repay my favor, please don’t bring this up again

River gripped her phone tightly, took a deep breath, and slowly made her decision. She knew that even if her children’s custody were at stake, they would be safer under Noah’s protection than with her.

She started typing [Noah, Liora is actually your.

Just as she was about to finish her message, Paige suddenly walked in and interrupted her. “River

River jumped in surprise and put her phone down, asking, “What is it?”

Paige approached her and said, “Eira has prepared some food. Would you like to go downstairs and eat? I’ll stay here and keep watch.”

River remained silent for a moment before nodding. “Sure, I’ll have some food.”

She got up and left the room. After closing the door, she retrieved her phone but couldn’t find the courage to send the unfinished message.

Upon seeing River, Eira immediately served her a bowl of hot soup and said, “Come and eat, River.”

River smiled and thanked her. “Eira, it’s thanks to you that Lia is safely back with us.”

Eira looked puzzled. “What do you mean?‘

River frowned. “Hasn’t my brother told you?”

Confused, Eira scratched her head. “No, what happened?”

River smiled and replied, “Never mind. Just keep teaching Ty and Lia martial arts and self–defense techniques.”

Eira giggled. “Of course! I’ll make sure they can handle ten opponents on their own!”

Eira returned to the kitchen and sent a message to Neil.

Eira: [River thanked me! Don’t worry, I didn’t reveal that I know about Lias incident]

Neil: [What gift would you like? I’ll get it for you.]

Eira: [Huh? Don’t you already know what gift I want?]

Neil sent a sigh emoticon followed by another message.

Neil: [You’re at it again.]

Eira: [Hehehe- I won’t tease you anymore. You don’t have to get me anything. Just give yourself to me in the future.]

After River finished her meal, Scott entered the villa.

River grabbed an apron and suggested, “Lia is upstairs. Maybe check on her first. I can make you some pasta.”

Scott smirked and replied, “Don’t tire yourself. I’ve already eaten.”

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