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Bang.Inside the private room, both people heard the noise and looked up at the same time.The first thing Todd noticed wasn't Cecilia--but the sheet of paper in her hand, clearly creased from being clenched too tightly. His eyes widened."Don't tell me that's from Belinda."Cecilia pressed a hand to her rapidly pounding chest, glanced down at the paper she was gripping, and nodded frantically. "She just wrote it."Todd frowned. "She was downstairs doing the accounts again?""Yeah. Why?"Todd stood up abruptly. "She didn't rest well last night and was already dizzy this morning. She's too stubborn--can't even take care of herself. That's on me."He headed for the door. "You two stay here. I'll go make her rest."Cecilia instinctively stepped aside and watched him storm off.Todd suddenly turned back and said to the unmoving Liam, "If you've got nothing better to do, go into town and tell Solomon to send over ten wild abalones--big ones, nice and meaty.""You mean the Solomon who secre

Vivian hurried down the stairs with her baby in her arms. The moment she saw the two elders, she ran straight toward them.Ferdinand suddenly found a child placed into his hands and looked down in confusion. "What's going on?"Vivian grabbed her handbag and explained anxiously, "Dad, please help me watch the baby for a bit. Beck just called--my father collapsed. I need to go to the hospital.""Then go, quickly. I'll have a car prepared," Ferdinand said, gently bouncing the baby. "Don't drive yourself in this state. It's not safe."Newborns were extremely sensitive to their mother's scent. The baby opened his eyes the moment he was passed to someone else.Vivian nodded. "I know.""Put your coat on properly. You're still recovering--keep yourself warm," Albert reminded her.Vivian followed the elders' instructions one by one, put on her coat, then ran out of the hall without looking back.***At Robehod Hospital, outside the operating room, Beck stood silently with his back against the

Inside the lounge on the other side, Cecilia heard the retreating footsteps fade away and finally let out a long breath.Robin glanced between the two people whose expressions had turned grim. "You don't believe me?"Both of them shot him a cold look."I'm serious," Robin insisted. "I literally saw him leave from here just now. He moved fast--almost like he glided past.""That's enough. Don't start talking nonsense in broad daylight," Liam cut him off sharply. "And don't ever mention Nick in front of your wife."Robin quickly covered his mouth, but fear still seeped through his voice."I'm not making this up. Nick was your best friend back then. Maybe he came back today because of Harold's funeral, just to see you. Should I get a priest to say a prayer or something?""Save that for yourself," Liam said as he opened the door. "And stop spreading nonsense. You of all people should know what's appropriate to say today--and what isn't."Robin collapsed into the chair, his body going limp.

Ding--The light above the operating room went out. The doors opened, and the doctor stepped out, removing his mask, his expression grave.Vivian was terrified of that helpless look. She almost didn't dare walk over.Beck moved first. He didn't speak, only fixed his eyes on the doctor, unblinking."The corrosive liquid destroyed nearly his entire back," the doctor said heavily. "We performed a skin graft using tissue from his thigh, but the situation isn't ideal. The affected area is too large. We need consent from family members--I'll need to take skin from one of you, from the thigh, to continue grafting onto his back."Vivian stood up instantly. "Use mine.""Don't be ridiculous," Beck cut in without hesitation. "You just gave birth." He turned to the doctor. "Use mine. I'm healthy. I don't smoke or drink."The doctor didn't argue. "Come with me."Vivian grabbed Beck's hand, shaking her head. "Nick was injured saving me. It should be mine.""Be good," Beck said gently, patting her a

By the time Liam reached the funeral home, the plaza outside was already deserted.He rushed into the lobby. Eleanor was still there, her face drained of color.The moment she saw him, she almost ran toward him. "Cecilia said she was going home, but the second she got into a taxi, it took off. I tried to stop her--I couldn't.""How long ago?" Liam grabbed her arm."Twenty minutes. Maybe half an hour," Eleanor said, her voice shaking. "Something was wrong with her. She looked like... like she was heading into something dangerous."Liam turned and sprinted back outside.When Ferdinand got the news, he was at the Hammond residence. He immediately cut the meeting short and ordered the driver to head straight back to the Sinclair estate.Before the car had even fully stopped, he pushed the door open and strode inside.The grand hall was filled with servants, every single one of them standing with their heads lowered, not daring to make a sound. The butler stood at the front, sweat pouring