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River replied, “Feel free to come over whenever you want. You don’t have to inform me since you know the doors passcode.”
“I just wanted to make sure you’re okay with it. By the way, is the villa next to yours still for sale?”
“Yes, they put up the ‘for sale‘ sign recently. Just give it some time.”
Paige said, “If I have the money, I’ll buy it so I can be your neighbor and enjoy Eira’s meals.”
“You can come over daily even if you don’t live there…”
Alex returned to Grand East Hospital and sat next to Noah, who was busy typing on his laptop.
Alex sighed. “I’m in trouble, Noah.”
Noah stopped working and looked at him. “When haven’t you been in trouble?”
Alex was shocked. “Do you still consider yourself my best friend? I’m in deep trouble this time?”
“Just tell me what’s going on,” Noah replied in a deep voice.
Alex sat up abruptly. “I ran into Paige while meeting Daniella! She thinks I’m involved with Daniella now
Noah closed his laptop and said, “I thought you and Paige had broken up?”
Alex confessed, “I don’t feel like we’ve broken up in my heart.”
“You’re becoming more narcissistic. Let’s focus on the real issue. What did Daniella say?”
Alex frowned and recounted everything Daniella had told him to Noah.
“What’s her motive?” Alex asked.
Noah answered coldly, “She has two motives: to get back at me or Axel.”
“What if she still loves you? Alex wondered.
Noah said, “Even if that’s the case, it’s just her opinion.”
Alex leaned back on the sofa. “So, should we let her come?”
“If I can’t find viable bone marrow in the next two days, I’ll meet her, Noah decided.
Alex rubbed his chin. “If Daniella can find a match so easily, why can’t you? Something doesn’t seem right.
As Alex’s voice trailed off, Axel suddenly sat up on the bed and vomited.
Noah called the nurse and helped Axel clean up.
Alex assisted for a while and finally understood why Noah wanted to meet Daniella. If he were in Noah’s shoes, he’d prioritize saving his children after seeing them suffer from illness, regardless of Daniella’s intentions.
After Alex left, Axel tightly held Noah’s hand and said, “Daddy, I overheard everything.”
Noah’s trembling hand poured water as he asked, “What did you hear?”
“She has something that can save me.” Axel swallowed painfully. “Let her come, Daddy.”
Noah asked softly, “Aren’t you afraid she might hurt you?”
Axel shook his head and flashed a smile at Noah. “You’ll protect me, right, Daddy?”
Noah tenderly stroked Axel’s head. “Give me two more days. If I can’t find it by then, I’ll bring her here, alright?”
Axel obediently nodded. “Okay.”
Not long after their conversation, Axel closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Noah’s heart ached when he withdrew his hand, finding a strand of Axel’s hair in his palm. He had forgotten that Axel would lose his hair–too caught up in tending to Axel’s discomfort.
Suppressing the pain in his chest, he stood up, his face tense. He left the room and instructed the bodyguard to fetch a hairstylist.
Meanwhile, at Bayview Villa..
When her phone rang, River was getting ready to head downstairs and ask Eira to prepare more food. She hesitated for a moment upon seeing an unfamiliar number but answered it.
“Hello, who’s calling?” River inquired.
“It’s me, Greta,” said the voice on the other end.
River took a seat and replied, “Ms. Shawn, it’s Sunday, and the clothing style hasn’t been finalized yet.”
Greta put the call on speaker and placed her phone on the coffee table. She glanced at Thomas before saying. “Can you have it ready by next week?”
River considered for a moment and said, “We can rush the design department, and it should be ready in two days. Oh, by the way, Ms. Shawn, can I ask for the location of the impoverished area?”
“It’s on Mount Zenya in Fawn County, Staten City,” Greta answered.
River said, “Alright. I’ll deliver the goods to you next week, and we’ll produce them in all sizes.”
Greta remarked, “The extra order must be a hassle for you, right? I heard your company’s fashion production is running at full capacity.”
“It’s quite busy indeed, Ms. Shawn. However, it’s manageable,” River replied honestly.
Greta thanked her and then asked, “Are you free tomorrow, Ms. Healy? My husband and I would like to express our gratitude to you.”
River couldn’t bring herself to decline anymore. “Alright then, see you tomorrow.”
“Goodbye, Ms. Healy.”
After ending the call, Greta asked Thomas if it was alright.
Thomas patted Greta’s hand. “Thank you for doing this, love. The child seems quite polite.”
“Her personality is quite admirable, too. From our previous meeting, I could tell she’s well–mannered and composed. She’s much better than our Yulia,” Greta remarked.
Thomas suggested, “I don’t know what the child likes. Should we get her a gift tomorrow?”
Greta shook her head. “Let’s not rush it. Giving her a gift before spending time with her might overwhelm her.”
Thomas nodded. “You’re the thoughtful one, love.”
River opened her laptop and searched for information about the impoverished area in Zenya. She was about to start working when Paige entered the room,
River noticed Paige’s swollen eyes and was taken aback. “Why are your eyes so puffy? Have you been crying?”
Paige slumped onto the sofa. “I don’t feel well. Let’s not talk about me. What did Casey say to you last night?”
River sent a text message to Eira, asking her to bring an ice pack. She then began to share the details of her conversation with Paige, satisfying her curiosity.
“Don’t go, River!” Paige exclaimed. ‘Casey might harm you.”
As Paige’s voice faded, Eira entered the room with an ice pack. She glanced at them before realizing it was for Paige.
Paige accepted it gratefully and said, “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” Eira replied and left.
River approached Paige, picked up the ice pack, and gently placed it on her eyes. “I’ll be careful, don’t worry. You should be more concerned about yourself.”
Paige rested on River’s legs and reassured her, “I’ll be fine. It’ll pass.”
River sighed. “Have you heard about Zenya?”
Paige was surprised. “No, why?”
River explained, “I want to do charity work. Ms. Shawn asked me to make clothes for impoverished children and send supplies.”
Paige sat up in amazement. “Are you going alone? When are you leaving?”
River considered and replied, “The clothes will be ready in about ten days. I’ll go then.”
“Next week, right?” Paige confirmed.
River nodded. “Yes.”
“That sounds risky. I’ve heard the path to the mountainous area is dangerous,” Paige expressed her concern.
River shrugged it off. “The children there face danger daily, so why should I be afraid? Plus, I won’t be alone.”
Paige asked, “Are you going with a team?”
River confirmed, “Yes, it’s safer with a team. Don’t worry.”
Paige conceded, “Alright, I won’t say more. Just stay safe.”
On Monday morning, River attended a meeting at the company to discuss clothing styles and
Designing children’s clothes was straightforward, and by noon, the design department sent over a dozen styles for River’s review.
After selecting a few designs and determining the quantity, she prepared to send them to Kenny for production when Kenny called her.
Kenny asked, “Have you visited the factory, G? I’m taking the workers to the new one if it’s alright.”
River had almost forgotten about the factory change. “Sure, take them there tomorrow. Meanwhile, as we discussed, you can start producing children’s clothing for the impoverished area.”
Kenny agreed. “Sure, have the clothing department send over the templates, and we can start production the day after tomorrow,”
River instructed the clothing department accordingly and received a text message once she left the office for lunch. She halted by the elevator, reading Casey’s message: [Meet me at Grand East Hospital at 8:00 p.m. for our date.]
River frowned. Is Casey out of his mind, scheduling a date at the hospital?
River: [Change the location.]