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Tyler observed Noah without much interest. He’s acting like a scumbag Daddy again! It’s fine if he doesn’t remove the tape. I’m not in a hurry to leave. I’m safe here. Mommy will worry a bit longer.”
Not getting a response from Tyler, Noah got a bit annoyed.
“Can’t you nod or shake your head?” Noah asked
Tyler just stared
Noah sneered
Reuben seemed frustrated, looking at Noah and his son
Noah wasn’t willing to give in, and neither was his son. ‘How long will they keep this up? he wondered.
Meanwhile, Noah hung up on River twice when she called
River was about to call again, but Neil stopped her. “River, think before you call.”
“I’ve thought about it! I’ll tell him, but I wasn’t composed earlier,” River said.
Neil shook his head. “I don’t think it matters if you tell him the truth.”
River was surprised. “What do you mean?”
Neil smirked and said, “If I were Noah, I’d think Tyler is my son. They look so similar that any excuse you come up with might not sound believable. You said the kidnapper gave you only half an hour. Noah won’t have enough time to rescue the children quickly after listening to your explanation.”
River was surprised and frowned, asking. “Are you suggesting Noah might have found out about.
the children’s abduction before I did?”
Neil nodded. “It’s likely the case. Would Noah have spent five years searching for you if he didn’t have feelings for you? Since he’s unable to move on, he won’t stay idle now that someone has abducted your children. Do you understand what I’m saying?”
River thought for a moment After composing herself, she picked up her phone and called Axel.
The call was quickly answered, and Axel’s voice came through. “Mommy.”
River asked gently, “Axel, I want to know if your father is away.”
Axel replied. “Hasn’t Daddy called you?”
Hearing Axel’s words, River became sure.
“Axel, do you know something bad happened to Ty and Lia?” River asked.
“Yes. Daddy is out to help them.” Axel honestly responded
River then asked, “How long has he been gone?”
Axel checked the time and stated confidently, “Three hours. Don’t worry, Mommy Daddy went where I told him, with many people. They’ve surely found Ty”
River felt relieved. “Thank you, Axel. I’d be lost without your help”
A warm feeling filled River’s heart. She owed so much to Axel, yet her son’s top priority was his siblings.
“Mommy, Daddy…
*Til call him,” River said
“Okay.”
After ending the call, River looked at Neil. “Noah rescued the kids.”
Neil nodded, advising. “I think you should let the children be with him. Nobody would dare harm them, considering Noah’s status,”
“That’s a valid
, as long as he doesn’t take custody. River was open to compromise but wouldn’t allow her bottom line to be challenged.
At night, Noah brought the two children back to Villa Rosa after not getting a call from River.
Liora initially began crying for her mother but stopped when she saw Axel.
Tyler remained silent during this time, and Noah didn’t talk to him either.
Once dinner was over, Tyler asked, “When will you take us home?”
Noah grunted. “Why send you home when she isn’t looking for you urgently?
He could feel River’s anxiety but was confused as to why she had vanished without calling afterward.
Did she not care about her kids? If so, did she deserve to keep their identity hidden?
The more Noah thought, the more serious his expression became.
Liora panicked upon hearing her father speak badly of her mother.
“That’s not how Mommy is!” Liora snapped. ‘You’re the one who wouldn’t tell her. I know Mommy is searching for Tyler and me on her own!”
Upon seeing the girl looking exactly like a furious River, Noah’s expression turned cold.
“This is the truth,” he said coldly.
Liora pursed her lips, tears filling her eyes. She burst into loud sobs, “I want Mommy! 1 want
Mommy…”
Noah felt troubled by her crying and wondered who she had taken after. In contrast, Axel and Tyler remained composed, much like him.
Tyler glanced at Axel, who led Liora upstairs.
With the dining room quiet, Tyler looked at Noah. “Are you waiting for Mommy to come to see you?
“What are you trying to say?” Noah asked in a deep voice.
Tyler took a bite of an apple leisurely and said, I can get Mommy to come
Noah smirked “You’re her son. She will come if you say the word.”
“I’m not referring to her coming to get me. I’m talking about you.” Tyler questioned his father’s intelligence level
“I don’t require your help to make her visit me. Sooner or later, she’ll come to see you.”
With those words, Noah went upstairs, leaving Tyler bewildered by his failed plan. He had aimed to assist his mother in resolving the situation, but his attempt had been futile.
Neil had just returned to Xander Residence when he heard Grayson’s furious voice. “A group of useless individuals who can’t even watch over two kids!”
Trying to provide comfort, Daniella said, “Please, Grandpa, try to stay calm. It’s not good for your health to get so upset. I’ll be okay.”
Neil’s expression grew cold. He entered the living room and found his grandfather struggling to catch his breath.
“Why the anger today, Grandpa?” he inquired.
Grayson glanced at him. “So, you still remember where your home is? Are you planning to be as uninvolved in this critical situation as you were live years ago?”
Neil smirked. “Have you bestowed upon me the authority to take action, Grandpa? I’m just a mere
CEO. How can I possibly make decisions about important matters?”
Grayson was seething. “Are you trying to provoke me just like your mother did?”
Neil’s demeanor turned serious. “Grandpa, didn’t your dislike for my father lead you to threaten my mother, causing her death?”
He then fixed a cold gaze on Daniella. “If my mother were alive, she wouldn’t accept a woman so unlike her into the family.
That’s absurd! Ensure our family isn’t in the headlines tomorrow!” Grayson growled.
“And what if I don’t?” Neil retorted.
“Then you won’t be welcome near the Xander Group!”
“Alright. I hope this is a decision you won’t regret, Neil calmly agreed.
With that, he turned and left Xander Residence immediately.
River remained by Lily’s bedside constantly while in the hospital.
Lily had saved River’s life, yet it was River’s actions that had put Lily in this condition
River couldn’t find peace of mind while Lily was still in a critical state. Since Noah was looking after the children, River could be with Lily
Suddenly, Scott entered the room with fresh sheets. He silently arranged the caregiver bed, tidied it up, and spoke softly. “You need some rest, River”
River shook her head. “Scott, when will Ms. Smith be out of danger?”
Scott took a seat beside River on the sofa. “Based on her current condition, it might take another day.”
River looked visibly tired. “What’s the chance of her ending up in a coma? Can anything be done to reverse that?”
Scott responded, “It’s around 90%. Unfortunately, there’s little we can do except hope for a miracle
Try to get some sleep. I’ll be here, so don’t worry.”
River fell silent for a moment before nodding.
Eventually, exhaustion caught up with her, and she drifted into a drowsy slumber.
Noah had a restless night and woke up with a heavy heart at Villa Rosa
‘She didn’t even send a single text message all night he thought.
He learned that River hadn’t returned to Bayview Villa and hadn’t started searching for her kids.
She was gone the entire night!
Noah came downstairs, and the three children gazed at him together.
Liora wanted to ask about her mother but held back upon seeing Noah’s serious expression.
Turning to Axell, she whispered, “What’s going on with Baddy?”
Axel lowered his voice and said, “It’s probably because Mommy didn’t call.”
Tyler glanced at Noah and ate his breakfast slowly. He believed Noah deserved what he got because he had refused the help Tyler offered.
Noah walked over to the dining table, possibly due to the father son bond. He stood in front of
Tyler and asked, “What’s the solution you mentioned last night?”
Tyler gazed at him. “I don’t feel like telling you right now.”