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He had sought Paige to fake–cremate River’s corpse while he bribed his way to leave with
River. If he hadn’t done so, River would have died in prison.
Walking toward the restroom, River bumped into someone at the turning.
River stumbled backward from the impact and heard a sharp, angry scolding voice before she could look up. “Are you too blind to see a person or something?”
River’s body stiffened upon hearing the unmistakable voice that would forever haunt her.
She raised her eyes to the woman she had despised for six long years, peering through her shades.
River had worked tirelessly, honing her skills abroad, with one goal in mind–to return and bring Daniella to justice.
Suppressing the hatred in her heart, River replied coldly, “I see a person, but anything
Daniella’s voice rose. “Are you calling me inhuman?”
River smirked. “Just facing the truth, aren’t you?”
Anger distorted Daniella’s face, but River didn’t wait for her response. She circled past and entered the restroom.
Daniella was infuriated and clenched her fists, inadvertently hurting the small hand she held.
Fuming with anger, Daniella took out her frustration on the child immediately. “Axel! Are you in pain? Hold it in! If you make a sound, I’ll drag you to the restroom and give you a smack!”
River stopped in her tracks and turned her head upon hearing Daniella’s shout. She saw a boy with striking facial features resembling Noah.
River’s eyes visibly dimmed. ‘I suppose this is Noah and Daniella’s child. What a joke.‘
River heaved a sigh and looked away from the boy, who appeared pale with fear.
In the afternoon, Neil drove River and her children to Bayview Villa, which he had organized a year ago, making it ready to move in.
While Neil kept Liora entertained, Tyler worked on his laptop beside them.
Watching the harmonious scene, River smiled in contentment.
She asked, “Neil, I’m planning to go to buy a car later. Can I leave the children with you?”
Neil asked concerningly, “Will you be okay alone, River?”
River chuckled. “I can’t keep you with me all the time, can I? I’d like to check out some kindergartens as well. It’s time for Lia and Ty to go to school.”
She looked up kindergartens frequently before she returned. She was planning on choosing one to enroll her children, yet she figured that she could set her mind at ease more after checking out the kindergarten first.
“Sure, I won’t join you then. Too many people might draw attention,” Neil said.
River nodded. She packed and notified her children before she left.
As the door shut, Tyler stole a quick glance at Neil, who was engrossed in playing with Liora.
He swiftly typed on his keyboard without hesitation, transforming the game interface into a software login screen.
The platform of a hacker organization appeared, and shortly after, a message from Angst popped
up.
Angst: [Help me, money is not an issue.]
The message was simple and clear.
Tyler: [What help are you looking for?]
Angst: [Look for my mother.]
Tyler: [What is her name?]
Angst: [Don’t know.]
Tyler [How old is she?]
Angst: [Don’t know.]
Tyler [What does she look like? Do you have a photo of her?]
Angst: [Don’t know]
Tyler’s lips twitched, thinking, ‘What is the point of seeking my help when you don’t know anything?
Tyler typed on the keyboard: [Sorry, I can’t help.]
Angst’s reply came quickly [1,000,000 dollars]
Tyler’s eyes lit up, and he sent: [Deal!]
At a high price of 1,000,000 dollars, he would do anything for this wealthy man.
At the Mercedes dealership.
River received the key to her brand–new Mercedes G–Wagon after making the payment.
She then drove to Grace International Preschool, where she had an appointment with one of the teachers.
She was wearing shades and a mask.
Upon seeing River, Alice Young greeted her enthusiastically, asking, “Hello, are you Ms.
Healy?”
River nodded. “Yes, that’s me. Thank you for showing me around.”
Smiling, Alice said, “Don’t mention it. Let me take you on a tour around the academy and explain our culture and syllabus in detail…”
The tour lasted for half an hour, and River was very pleased with the academy.
The environment was excellent, with ample teaching staff, and they provided the children two wholesome meals and two snack breaks.
While River didn’t expect her children to learn a lot in kindergarten, she wanted them to be safe and happy.
After filling out the forms and paying the fees, River stood up and said, “Please take care of my children from now on.”
Alice replied, “Sure, it’s what we’re here for!”
River nodded and left the office. As she headed downstairs, she spotted a tiny figure scurrying over.
It was Noah and Daniella’s child, Axel. His beautiful face surprised River, and she thought it was quite a coincidence to see him here.
Axel also looked up, his little lips tightly pursed, and his eyes seemed dim.
They locked eyes briefly before he quickly averted his gaze and ran downstairs.
“Mr. De Marco Jr.! Where are you?” A shout echoed, visibly stiffening Axel’s tiny body. He continued running downstairs.
River watched in puzzlement as he hurried away. Before she could comprehend the situation, prevent a fall.
With a swift motion, she pulled him into her arms, and due to the momentum, they both fell backward onto the stairs.
River heard a thud, and a muffled grunt escaped her as she felt the pain.
Lying in her arms, Axel tensed and looked up, startled by the unusual noise.
In disbelief, he gazed at River.
River cradled Axel with one arm and soothed her painful lower back with the other.
After ensuring Axel wasn’t injured, she asked, “Are you alright, boy?”
Axel’s mind raced, but his body remained immobile.
River’s unique scent eased the uneasiness in his chest, and he found her touch acceptable, unlike others.
Not only that, she had checked on him after her fall.
Puzzled, River looked at him. “Boy, are you in pain?”
Axel’s eyes turned cold, and he quickly got up on his feet. Lowering his head and tightly pursing his lips, he muttered a barely discernible “thank you“.
Then, he turned around and ran away without another word.
River stood up with a frown, sensing something unusual about the child’s personality.
As she pondered this, a familiar voice echoed from downstairs. “Mr. De Marco Jr. Mr. De Marco sent me to ask you if you like the place here.”
The voice took River aback, and she discreetly leaned over to co a glimpse of Reuben.
Soon after, her eyes fell upon a man dressed in a black suit, possessing striking facial features that exuded inherent elegance.
He entered the academic building with an irresistible dignity, causing River’s chest to tighten at the sight of him.
Hastily, she stopped leaning over and positioned herself close to the wall, lost in memories that spanned five years.
She vividly recalled how she had endured hardships in prison due to Noah. Assigned to the filthiest and most exhausting tasks, she even had her food stolen by others.
Naively, she had believed that Noah would struggle to part with her, but her hopeful illusions were shattered when he proved otherwise.
Noah approached Axel and asked in a deep voice, “Do you like it?”
Axel remained silent, but his glistening dark eyes betrayed his captivation with someone on the stairway.
Puzzled, Noah followed Axel’s gaze, but he couldn’t spot anyone there.
I can live with the fact that this story is an exact melding of “Saving Nora” and “The Mute Bride “. Only the names have been changed. However, the endless repeated passages are ridiculous !
And it also uses the subplot from “My Baby’s Daddy. “
Axel is definitely Rivers first child