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you seen the doctor your mom rec Paige scratched her head. Tve been too busy to go.”
River urged, “Go get yourself checked as soon as possible.”
“I do it after Mardi Gras. Luckily, I managed to free up some time today. Work gets really busy at this time of the year.”
River understood how hectic work at MK could be. so she didn’t press Paige further. She decided to figure out a way to get Paige to the hospital after Mardi Gras.
During the break, Tyler took a computer training course suggested by the principal while Liora played with her female classmates on the field.
Suddenly, a mocking voice came from behind Liora. “Is that Fatherless Liora?”
Liora turned abruptly to see a chubby boy and his two friends behind her. Liora’s friend said, “Ignore them, Lia. Boys like to say mean things!”
“Yeah, why don’t you pick on someone else? What are you trying to prove by bullying Lia?” another friend retorted.
“Can’t I say that? She’s a bastard,” said the chubby boy, August Goop.
Liora glared at August and sald, “Who did you call a bastard? Say it again if you dare!”
August became harsher, saying, “I was talking about you! You and your brother are bastards!”
Liora clenched her fist and punched August in the face.
August screamed and covered his nose in pain. “How dare you hit me?! I’ll make you pay!”
August charged at Liora, but she swiftly stuck out her leg, causing him to trip and fall, Before August could recover, Liora pounced on him and started hitting his face.
The other children were startled by the sight of Liora beating up August until his nose bled, so they alerted the teacher.
At MK
After his business trip, Noah received a call from his bodyguard upon returning to the company.
The bodyguard said, “Sir, there was a fight at Miss Liora’s school!”
Noah’s expression turned serious, and he quickly left his office. “What’s the situation now?
The bodyguard replied, “She’s been taken to the disciplinary office, and the other child’s parents are on their way. Ms. Healy hasn’t answered her phone.”
Noah was visibly upset. “I’m asking about Liora’s condition!”
The bodyguard was startled. “Miss… Miss Liora is unhurt, but she’s crying a lot.”
Noah felt a knot in his stomach. “I’m on my way!”
Noah called Reuben immediately and instructed, “Get the car. I’m heading to Merlin.”
Five minutes later, Noah got into the car. “Something’s wrong. I think Lia was bullied at school.”
Reuben was shocked. “Thank goodness you had someone at the school Otherwise, we wouldn’t have known about Miss Liora’s situation.”
“Stop talking and drive!” Noah pulled his tie in frustration.
Twenty minutes later, at Merlin’s disciplinary office.
Noah heard Liora’s sobs as he approached the entrance.
“Why are you blaming me? He started calling me names first! I have a father!” Liora defended herself.
“You started a fight at such a young age, just like a troublemaker without a father! You even hurt my son. I won’t rest until you’re expelled from school today!” August’s mother accused.
Noah frowned upon hearing this exchange and entered the office, his tone cold as he declared, ‘I’d like to know who’s trying to get my daughter expelled from school”
The disciplinary office staff tumed their heads simultaneously, shocked by his presence.
Liora rushed to Noah, crying, “Daddy! I’m not fatherless!”
“You’re still lying! Don’t try to claim someone as your father!” August retorted with a stuffy nose.
Noah exuded a commanding presence, making August’s mother quickly cover his mouth. She trembled as she stood and stammered, “Mr… Mr. De Marco, I… I didn’t know she was your child.”
Noah scoffed. “Your son doesn’t belong at Merlin with your vulgar upbringing.”
Terrified, the woman, Ursula Goop, apologized, I’m sorry, Mr. De Marco! Please spare us!”
Ignoring her, Noah turned to Liora, whose eyes were swollen from crying. He gently lifted her and comforted her, “Don’t be scared. I’m here.”
Liora clung to Noah, sobbing. “I have a daddy. I’m not unwanted.”
Noah tenderly stroked Liora’s back and replied, “Yes, I know.”
It was a rare moment when Liora acknowledged him as her father, and Noah couldn’t help but feel a touch of bitterness in his heart.
Turning his attention back to the arrogant mother and son, Noah asked, “Goop?”
Ursula swallowed nervously. “It’s our fault for starting the fight, Mr. De Marco. I’ll discipline my son!”
Noah raised an eyebrow. “And how do you plan to discipline him?”
Ursula gnashed her teeth and slapped August hard on the face, commanding, “Go apologize to Liora!”
August looked at Ursula with teary eyes. “Mommy—”
“Go and apologizel” Ursula insisted.
August pouted and burst into tears. “I didn’t say anything wrong. Mommy. Besides, she hit me Before August could finish his sentence, Ursula covered his mouth and threatened him with a fierce expression, “I’ll punish you severely later if you say more!”
Despite her sympathy for her son, Ursula had to bear with it, knowing that Liora was actually Noah’s daughter.
Ursula said, “Mr. De Marco, I’ve disciplined my child. Please don’t have us expelled from the school.”
Noah remained silent but turned his gaze to the head of the disciplinary office, who lacked the courage to speak up.
Noah asked coldly. “What do you believe is the appropriate course of action?”
The disciplinary head hesitated and finally replied. “The child should receive a disciplinary record, but expulsion might be too severe.”
Noah probed further, “Is this considered a mild punishment? What about a more severe one?”
The disciplinary head was at a loss, as the punishment he mentioned was already quite severe. If a student received two disciplinary records, no other school would accept them.
The deputy head of disciplinary nudged him and then told Noah, “The child will be expelled because Merlin doesn’t tolerate students lacking basic manners like him.”
“If that’s the case, please proceed,” Noah turned around, holding Liora in his arms, but halted abruptly after just two steps. “Reuben!”
Reuben humedly approached from the door and called out, “Sir.”
“Reuben, do you recall a company called Goop Co. preparing for an IPO?” Noah asked.
Glancing at Ursula, Reuben nodded. ‘Yes, sir. This is Mr. Goop’s daughter, the owner of Goop Co.”
Noah instructed, “Make Goop Co. vanish from Novamere within three days.”
Reuben nodded in agreement. “Yes, sir!”
Ursula turned pale and collapsed on the sofa.
Meanwhile, at Bayview Villa, Paige and River returned after their shopping trip.
River checked the time, noticing Eira in the kitchen. “Eira, haven’t you gone to pick up Ty and Lia?”
Eira turned to River and replied, “River, the school called and told us not to go. They said Mr. De Marco would send the children home. By the way, the teacher called you multiple times, but you didn’t answer.”
River grabbed her phone, discovering ten missed calls from the teacher. She felt guilty for having her phone on silent mode.
After calling back and learning about the situation, River was stunned to hear that Liora had been bullied at school. She worried about the psychological harm this would cause to her child.
In less than 10 minutes, Noah’s car pulled into the yard.
After spotting them from the window, River hurriedly got up to welcome the children.
Noah carried Liora out of the car, and Tyler emerged from the other side, River’s heart ached when she saw Liora asleep in Noah’s arms, her eyes still red from crying.
“Lia…”
Noah assured, ‘She’s asleep. Let’s talk inside.”
Tyler approached River, his expression serious. “I’ll watch over Lia in the living room, Mommy.”
Although he wasn’t particularly fond of Noah, he recognized the importance of a fatherly figure after this-
incident.
River didn’t say anything more as Noah placed Liora on the sofa, and they headed upstairs to the bedroom. They both sat on the bedroom sofa.
“Lia needs a father,” Noah stated.
River admitted, “I know.”
Noah frowned. “At this point, you still refuse to reveal Lia’s father, don’t you? The kids don’t deserve to be insulted like this.”
River replied, “I know. But I have a secret I can’t reveal yet. Please understand.”
Noah scrutinized River. “What are you afraid of? Is it difficult for you to disclose the children’s father?”
“Yes, it is! I don’t want to discuss it further with you,” River said. “We shall end the conversation if this is what you wish to talk about. Thank you for standing up for Lia today!”
Noah offered comforting words, seeing that River was becoming emotional. “If you don’t mind, I can step in as the children’s father.”
River was taken aback–she hadn’t expected Noah to suggest this. She wondered, Doesn’t he mind about the children’s identity?
River was about to respond when Noah’s phone rang, and he picked it up. After a brief conversation, he left the room hastily, leaving River puzzled.
‘What’s going on? He looks quite upset, she wondered.
Half an hour later, Noah reached Grand East Hospital.
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