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However, Reuben couldn’t help but ask, “How did it turn out, sir?”
Noah’s eyes were slightly teary as he replied, “She’s been hiding it from me all this time!”
Puzzled, Reuben asked, “Huh?”
Noah set the document down, overwhelmed with emotions. ‘Tyler and Liora are my children! Why would River keep this from me?‘
Unable to resist, Reuben took a peek and was stunned by the result. He exclaimed, “Congratulations, sir!
You’ve found your son and daughter!”
Noah’s gaze dimmed as he wondered aloud, “Why did River keep this from me?”
Reuben was equally curious. “Perhaps she’s afraid you’ll take the children from her?”
Noah’s expression grew solemn. “Am I capable of that?”
Reuben studied Noah in silence, unsure if he was. He cautiously suggested, “Maybe Ms. Healy worries that your father will take the children away once he finds out?”
Noah frowned, recalling how Draco had forcibly taken the children before.
Reuben had a valid point.
Perhaps River had kept the children’s background hidden out of fear of Draco. After all, Noah couldn’t monitor River and the children around the clock.
Noah stashed the test result in a drawer and whispered, “Don’t share this with anyone.”
Reuben was taken aback. “Aren’t you going to reconnect with your children, sir?”
Noah cautioned, “Not yet, so mind your words!”
Reuben was puzzled by Noah’s reluctance to reveal his knowledge, given his concern for the children. ‘Is he afraid of Ms. Healy? Or… is he wary of his father?‘
Reuben leaned toward the latter possibility. He added, “Oh, by the way, sir, we have some information from the Bureau of Industry and Security about Ms. Healy’s father.”
Noah continued searching through his documents. “Go on.”
Reuben briefed Noah on the situation, and Noah looked alert.
He turned to Reuben and said, “So, you think it might be connected to my family?”
Reuben replied, “I can’t say for certain, but I’ll assign someone to investigate further.”
Noah remarked, “If it involves my father, he’ll undoubtedly take action once he learns about it.”
“Should I keep pursuing this matter then? I believe Ms. Healy is aware,” Reuben inquired.
“Yes, and have someone keep an eye on my father as well,” Noah instructed.
“Of course, sir.”
In the evening, Grayson hurried to Grand East Hospital upon learning about Daniella’s accident.
Daniella was eating fruit in bed when he arrived.
Seeing Grayson, she nearly choked on a grape. She coughed and gestured to Grayson, who rushed to pat her back. “Please be more careful when eating, dear.”
Daniella blushed. “What brings you here, Grandpa?”
Annoyed, Grayson replied, “Do you think you can keep something so serious from me?”
Once her coughing fit subsided, Daniella admitted guiltily, “I’m sorry for worrying you, Grandpa.”
Grayson sat down beside her. “Don’t talk like that! Why did you try to gather medicinal herbs for the De Marco child? Why not just buy them at the store?”
Daniella sighed. “They claim fresh herbs are more effective.“
Grayson looked at Daniella with sympathy and said, “You care so much about the boy, huh, my child?”
Daniella tightly gripped Grayson’s arm, her face filled with panic. “Please don’t stop me, Grandpa. I’ve been terribly cruel to Axel before. I want to make amends and keep him company until he fully recovers this time. He’s the child I raised… Please grant my wish for the sake of my deceased child.”
Grayson sighed as he saw tears rolling down Daniella’s cheeks. “I won’t insist on stopping you, but you should know that the De Marco boy doesn’t care about you at all.”
Daniella replied, “I don’t need him to treat me kindly. I just want to do what’s right and have a clear conscience.”
Grayson asked, “Must it be this way?”
With a serious nod, Daniella said, “Yes, Grandpa. I’m begging you.”
“Alright, alright. I won’t stop you, but please avoid any dangerous actions. I’m heading to the company for a meeting about the 100th–anniversary celebration, so I won’t be able to visit you frequently,” Grayson said with pity.
Daniella was taken aback. “100th–anniversary celebration?”
Grayson chuckled and revealed, “I plan to announce the shares I’m giving you during the 100th-
anniversary celebration.”
Tears glistened in Daniella’s eyes as she covered her mouth. “You’ve been so kind to me, Grandpa. I don’t know how to repay your kindness.”
“Don’t worry, dear. The event is in seven days. Rest and recover so you can attend it dressed nicely,”
Grayson advised.
Daniella nodded gratefully. “Don’t worry, Grandpa.”
After Grayson left, Daniella prepared to rest, but then Noah entered the room with bodyguards carrying bags of gifts.
Seeing this, Daniella quickly sat up and looked at him. “Noah, you-”
Noah, seemingly indifferent, interrupted, “Don’t Interfere in Axel’s affairs anymore. These gifts are a token of my appreciation.”
Daniella froze for a moment. She then stood up and knelt before Noah.
Noah didn’t expect that gesture. He ordered, “Guards!”
The bodyguards were about to remove Daniella, but she clung to Noah’s thigh.
“Noah, please don’t treat me like this. I’ve made mistakes in the past, and I’m willing to make amends. Please don’t push me away!”
Noah glared at the bodyguards. “Why are you still here?”
Tears streamed down Daniella’s face as she pleaded, “I won’t get up, Noah! I won’t get up until you forgive me!”
She began bowing repeatedly, saying. “It was my fault. I was cruel before. Please forgive me. I’m begging you!”
Noah’s expression turned stern, and the bodyguards pulled Daniella upright.
Noah’s eyes filled with disdain. “We won’t discuss this further if you continue behaving like this.”
Daniella hastily shook her head. “I won’t, Noah. This is all I’m asking for. I’ll return you the 70,000,000
dollars you gave me. Axel is more important.“.
Noah still couldn’t fully trust Daniella’s intentions and spoke coldly. “We’ll talk more after Axel is released from protective isolation.”
Daniella sneered inwardly. ‘That’s enough for now. There’s still hope as long as he hasn’t completely rejected me.”
With a tear–streaked face, Daniella nodded.
As Noah left, he loosened his tie in the car, unsure of what Daniella might do if he didn’t grant her request.
However, he also knew that not resolving her issue could lead to misunderstandings with River.
Reuben sensed that Noah and Daniella’s negotiation had failed and attempted to change the topic. “Sir, since Ms. Healy is a member of the Xander family. Why won’t she acknowledge her identity?”
Noah furrowed his brow as he also struggled to understand the situation. ‘Why won’t River admit that she’s part of the Xanders?
Respecting River’s privacy, Noah decided not to pry further since she refused to discuss it. He believed giving her some time to calm down would be best.
Meanwhile, Daniella sat in her ward, nervously nibbling on her finger as she contemplated ways to stay close to Noah.
After pondering for a while, she suddenly remembered Hector, whom Casey had intentionally disguised himself as. She realized it had been some time since she sought his help. As such, she dialed Hector’s number.
After a brief delay, he answered..
Daniella said flatteringly. “I apologize for bothering you again, Mr. Hendrix”
Hector responded curtly. “Get to the point.”
Daniella proceeded to explain Noah’s reluctance to let her be near Axel.
Hector scoffed and advised, “If you can’t break them up, your best bet is to turn public opinion against River.”
Perplexed, Daniella asked, “Public opinion? What do you mean?”
Hector replied, “Leave it to me. When the media comes to you later, just follow the script I’ll send.”
“Alright. Thank you, Mr. Hendrix,” Daniella replied.
On Saturday morning.
Paige arrived at Bayview Villa early, dressed in a sweater without an additional jacket.
River was surprised by her attire. “Aren’t you cold?”
“It’s strangely warm today for winter! Paige remarked as she enjoyed the breakfast Eira had prepared.
River recalled the freezing temperatures earlier that morning but didn’t comment further.
After breakfast, Paige asked, “Aren’t the kids joining us?”
River replied, “Ty is attending a computer training class, and Lia is going with him.”
“Lia is really attached to Ty,” Paige said as they walked out of the villa together.
River nodded. “Yes, she’s not too keen on shopping for Mardi Gras.”