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He tossed and turned, sleepless yet unable to leave.
What if Geoffrey sneaked off to find Mommy while he was gone?
The endless night passed. At dawn, Justin drove him to kindergarten.
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Meanwhile, Adrian fled back to Karaville overnight, heart pounding with fear.
He couldn’t grasp it: Geoffrey sent him to fetch Maureen, so why were they living together now?
Remembering Geoffrey’s murderous glare yesterday, he shuddered.
Too scared to demand money from Corporate Giant again, he slunk home.
Inside the Governor’s Mansion.
Noelle told Elizabeth they’d tracked down Teacher Shi.
“She’s returning home soon. We’ll see her any day.”
Elizabeth hugged her: “Mom, you’re incredible.”
“Damn right.”
Noelle saw Adrian return covered in dust and grime, and couldn’t help but worry: “Where have you been fooling around? You didn’t come back all night?”
Of course, Adrian wouldn’t tell the truth.
“Just went for a few drinks.”
Elizabeth, standing nearby, was displeased: “Adrian, don’t go around swindling people under our family’s name. If my father finds out, you’ll be in big trouble.”
Adrian, who’d been scared by Geoffrey the night before, now faced Elizabeth’s threats and instantly became furious
“Elizabeth, who do you think you are? How dare you lecture me!
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Don’t forget, without me Adrian, your father would be nothing but a useless man who relies on
women!”
“Slap!”
Noelle struck him across the face: “How dare you speak to your sister like that?
Go to your room.”
Adrian stared at Noelle in disbelief before reluctantly leaving.
He was clearly Noelle’s biological son, while Elizabeth was just the daughter of Raymond’s ex- wife. Why had Mom been so biased since they joined the family?
Seeing Adrian get hit, Elizabeth snorted coldly and grew even ruder.
“Mom, I only let him stay out of respect for you. If he doesn’t appreciate it, he can get out of my home.”
Noelle felt a twinge of discomfort at Elizabeth saying “my home,” but didn’t show it.
“Elizabeth, don’t be angry.‘
Elizabeth rose, nose in the air, and retreated to her room.
Adrian glared at her haughty retreat, demanding: “Mom, why do you spoil Elizabeth like this?
She’s not even your real daughter.”
“You know nothing.
Go rest.
Noelle dismissed him curtly.
Adrian shuffled back to his room, resentment simmering.
That afternoon, Betty arrived in Karaville, texting Maureen: “Client meeting ready when you are.
Maureen scheduled it for tomorrow, instructing: “Make arrangements first.”
“Got it.”
Betty agreed instantly.
Zoe watched Maureen juggle work while pregnant, concern etched on her face.
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“Reenie, don’t overexert yourself.”
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Maureen sat beside Zoe, shaking her head. “Relax, I’m fine. I’ll just sit in on Betty’s meeting.”
After last night’s incident, she needed rest–for the baby’s sake.
“Mmm.”
Zoe nodded, unease gnawing at her. Gareth used to check in regularly, but radio silence since his last departure.
“Reenie, have
you heard from Gareth lately?”
She ventured.
Maureen shook her head. “No, why?”
“Nothing special. Just feels like ages since I last saw him. When will you invite him over for dinner again?”
Zoe persisted.
Maureen caught her meaning and immediately shared what Gareth had told her.
“Zoe, Gareth’s just looking out for me as a friend. Please don’t make things awkward for him.”
Friends?
Zoe might be old, but her eyesight was still sharp. How could she miss Gareth’s feelings for Maureen?
Had he given up pursuing her because Geoffrey was back?
The thought made Zoe worry for Maureen.
“I see. But Reenie, you need to think about yourself too. You’re pregnant again now. How will you manage all those kids alone?”
“I’ve got money. I’ll be fine.”
Maureen replied optimistically.
Zoe wasn’t talking about hiring help. She wanted Maureen to find love and happiness.
Knowing Reenie wouldn’t easily change her mind, Zoe didn’t press further.
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The day flew by.
The next morning, Maureen needed to return to Karaville.
Watching her travel back and forth, Zoe’s heart ached.
“I’ll go with you.”
Geoffrey said during breakfast.
He was concerned about the baby Maureen carried.
“No need, you should focus on your work.”
Maureen flatly refused.
“Then take the bodyguards with you.”
Geoffrey knew Maureen wouldn’t let him accompany her, so he compromised by saying.
“No need, Justin can accompany me.”
Maureen refused again.
She felt bringing too many people was too showy, and she really wasn’t used to having many constantly following her.
After finishing breakfast, as Maureen was going out, those bodyguards who didn’t look very good were standing outside.
Justin was by another car, forming a stark contrast with them.
The bodyguards saw Maureen come out and immediately bowed.
“Ma’am, please.”
Maureen couldn’t be bothered to respond and walked straight to Justin: “Justin, let’s go.”
“Okay.”
Justin drove.
Four bodyguards followed behind their car.
Maureen called Geoffrey: “Tell your bodyguards to leave.”
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