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Alex appeared troubled and at a loss for words.
“Shut up if you don’t know how to speak!”
“No… I’m just not ready yet,” Alex explained
Paige was stunned. “What do you mean by ‘not ready yet‘?”
Alex said in all seriousness, “I will take responsibility for this matter, but can you give me some time?
Paige sneered. “You’re taking responsibility for me? I wouldn’t dare to let someone like you be in charge! Birds of a feather flock together. Who knows if you’re going to be a philanderer like my boss!
“I’ll just regard it as if a dog has bitten me. I won’t entrust my prime years to you because of this!”
Alex frowned. “Noah is not that kind of person. You’ve misunderstood.”
“No? He paid no attention to River and instead flirted with Daniella, even though River had feelings for him. Don’t tell me you’re unaware of this unless you’re too blind to see!”
“Why do you have to speak so harshly? Don’t say these hurtful words without understanding the situation. I know Noah’s personality well, and I’ve never seen him so devoted. How could he possibly do something like this had Daniella not deceived him?”
“He did it anyway, right? Men like you love making up excuses,” Paige said in contempt.
Alex realized his explanation was futile. He took a deep breath and said, “I’m fickle, but I have my limits too, Paige. If you don’t mind, please give me time. I will take responsibility for you.”
“Am I supposed to thank you?” Paige rolled her eyes.
‘You need time to take responsibility, huh? I couldn’t care less about your insincere trick!” she thought…
Alex was rendered speechless by the ineffective communication.
After dealing with the car, Alex went upstairs to meet Noah. As he reached the office entrance, he immediately heard an angry voice. “What kind of bullshit is this? Get out of here if you can’t do this!”
“Yes, sir. I will work on it right now, Mr. De Marco!”
The planning department employee ran out of the office in a panic and left after greeting Alex.
Alex glanced at the disordered office and playfully asked, “Who got you all riled up, Mr. De Marco?”
Noah looked at Alex and said coldly, “What brought you here?”
Alex asked back, “Why are you venting your anger at me, too?”
Even sat down and said in a rigid tone, “You seem to have a lot of free time.”
“It’s okay. However, what’s going on with you?” Alex picked up the folder on the floor and put it on
Noah’s desk.
Noah lit a cigarette and took a puff but did not utter a word.
Alex asked, “Is it because of your mother?”
“You seem to have a lot of questions,” Noah retorted.
Alex smiled. “I’m just showing my concern for you. Tell me if something is keep it bottled up inside?”
Noah’s gaze turned gloomy. “She had children with another man.”
bothering you. Why
Alex realized that Noah was displeased by River’s matters again. No smoke again other than River
Alex asked, “How do you know she had children with another man?”
“The DNA test report of the two children,” Noah replied.
“Ah…” Alex said nonchalantly.
Noah frowned. “Is there nothing more to add?”
ne else could make Noah
Alex shrugged. “Don’t need to! You allowed Ms. Love to move in with you, yet you won’t allow River to have children with another man?”
“Nothing happened between Daniella and me!” Noah snarled
“However, is River aware of that?” Alex asked.
Noah kept quiet
Alex lounged on the sofa, looking relaxed. “Hey Noah, ever come across loving someone wholeheartedly‘? If you truly love her, learn to embrace all of her.”
“If you were in my shoes, would you be so rational?”
“No, but I will follow my heart. I think that you should question yourself whether you love the
River who saved you or the current River,” Alex answered.
I can’t discuss this issue now.” Noah refused to answer.
Alex raised an eyebrow. “If that is the case, move on as long as you don’t regret this.”
Noah squinted. How could he move on after looking for her for so long? He couldn’t accept her having kids with another man or her talking about their children vaguely with him.
River was using him to protect her children that she had with another man!
How could he put up with that?
River got a call from Paige at 4:00 p.m. right after a meeting. She answered, “Hello, Paige.”
“River, quickly check the news! Find out if that’s Ty and Lia’s school!” Paige urged with worry
River was surprised and immediately switched on the news, setting aside her phone.
The headline ‘School Bus from Novamere Kindergarten in Accident, Children’s Safety Unknown” appeared on the screen.
When River saw the condition of the school bus, her knees gave way. She was sure it was the bus her kids were on. Her kids….
Noticing River’s condition, Naomi hastily helped her to stand. “What happened, Ms. Healy?”
River was suddenly brought back to reality and quickly headed to the elevator, regaining her balance.
Naomi was completely stunned.
After ending the call, Paige became anxious. She grabbed her bag and rushed out of the office. She ended up sharing the elevator with Noah and Alex
Observing Paige’s expression, Alex asked with confusion, “Is everything okay? Are you feeling unwell?”
Paige trembled, stepped into the elevator, and spoke to Noah ‘Mr. De Marco, there’s been an accident. involving the kindergarten school bus. River has gone there in a hurry, and I’m concerned about her driving safely, given her distracted state.
Noah’s face turned pale. “Could you repeat that?”
Alex furrowed his brow in concern and quickly checked the news on his phone. Moments later, he handed his phone to Noah.
Noah’s eyes went bloodshot as he witnessed the damaged school bus. His intense presence. seemed to chill the entire elevator. As soon as the elevator stopped, Noah swiftly exited with Alex and Paige right behind him.
Ten minutes later, River reached the location, her ears catching the sound of an endless ambulance siren.
The teachers had already guided the children to a safe area, and parents were slowly arriving.
They left promptly after reuniting with their children.
River scanned the crowd for a long time but couldn’t locate her three kids. Her worry grew by the minute–she was really concerned about her children.
“Tyler’s mom?” Suddenly, a voice called out.
River turned around and saw the teacher standing there, looking anxious. The teacher had Axel and Liora by their hands.
River rushed over to the two kids without hesitation. After checking that Axel and Liora were unhurt, she hugged them tightly.
“It’s great that you’re fine…” River said shakily.
Liora bawled and said, “Mommy, I can’t find Tyler
Axel’s expression was tense. “I’m sorry, Mommy.”
River was stunned. She loosened her grip slowly and heard an intense buzzing sound in her ears
“What?” River’s mind went blank. “What do you mean you can’t find him?”
Alice explained, “Here’s what happened, Ms. Healy. Tyler wasn’t hurt and left the bus with us. He was right there with us 15 minutes ago, but when I checked on all the kids, he wasn’t there anymore. We’ve already got the school security and staff searching for him, but we haven’t found.
him yet.”
“Seriously? With all these teachers and childcare workers around, you couldn’t even keep an eye on one child?”
Alice seemed panic–stricken. “I apologize. Everything was so chaotic then, but we’re committed to finding Tyler!”
“Does it even matter to mention that now?” River roared.
“River!” Paige called out.
River gazed at Paige with trembling eyes. Alex and Noah hurried over together.
Noah approached solemnly, his relief evident as he saw Axel unhurt. His gaze shifted to Liora, but Tyler was nowhere in sight.
River turned to Alice and asked, “Did anyone check the nearby surveillance cameras?”
“We’ve had someone look into that,” Alice replied.
River propped up her forehead, and tears welled in her eyes. “Why are all the children still here except Tyler?‘
“Please try to stay calm, Ms. Healy. It’s possible that Tyler is playing somewhere and will return.
on his own soon.”
“My son isn’t the type to do that! He doesn’t wander alone!” River’s voice trembled.
Noticing River’s distress, Liora hugged her mother, tears streaming down her face. “Mommy. Please, don’t be like this. I’m scared, Mommy.
Axel tightly clenched his fists, his expression showing guilt. He knew he was also responsible for not keeping an eye on Tyler.
Paige understood the situation and stepped forward, reaching out to River. “River, let’s contact the police first, okay?”
Police…
River gathered her thoughts, recalling something. She turned to Axel, her voice shaky. “Axel, can you track Ty?”