The next moment, a familiar figure rushed toward her, jumped into her arms, and kissed her face, "Mommy, you're finally back. I missed you so much."
Samantha, a bit angry, patted his bottom, "You naughty boy, after peeing, didn't you know to come back the same way? You scared me!"
After speaking, she realized something was off, puzzled, "Weren't you wearing white casual clothes just now? How did you suddenly change into white sportswear?"
Alexander thought she had drunk too much, rolled his eyes, and said, "I've been wearing this outfit all along. You must be drunk. I and Charlotte made a lemonade for you upstairs. Hurry and drink some!"
Samantha: "..."
Really?
Did she drink too much and see things wrong?
Samantha shook her head vigorously, not thinking too much, and carried Alexander into the front apartment.
Once they entered the apartment, Noah walked out from behind the fake mountain with a serious expression. His deep ink-black eyes stared without blinking in the direction Samantha disappeared, his cherry-red lips tightly pursed into a line.
There was actually a little boy who looked exactly like him.
According to biology, aside from identical twins, two different individuals could not look exactly the same.
But his biological mother and father had never mentioned having a twin brother.
What on earth was going on?
While Noah was lost in thought, his phone in his pocket suddenly rang.
He took out his phone and, upon seeing the caller ID, his usually serious face couldn't hold up. It started to crack, and his lips even trembled a bit as he spoke, "Dad..."
...
Twenty minutes later.
Several sleek black Bentleys surrounded a roaring Maybach, smoothly coming to a stop at the side of the road.
A dozen black-clad bodyguards emerged from the cars.
The door of the Maybach was pushed open, and a handsome man in a black suit stepped out, exuding an icy aura colder than midwinter as he walked towards Noah standing by the roadside.
The man had a sharply defined handsome face, perfect to the point of being impeccable.
Against the light, he seemed like a deity descended from the heavens, shrouded in the majesty of a superior being.
Exquisite cufflinks, delicate wristwatch—every detail spoke of this man's significant background.
Noah stood obediently, hands folded on his abdomen, and muttered, "Father..."
Ethan's gaze was cold and indifferent as he looked at Noah. There was no expression on his face. "Why did you come here alone? You have one minute to explain."
Noah lowered his head, biting his lip, remaining silent.
Seeing him not speaking, Ethan impatiently urged, "Speak."
"Sorry!"
The response to Ethan was a brief word apology without any additional information.
Ethan's thin lips pressed into a tight line. Watching Noah's submissive demeanor, he suddenly felt a twinge of reluctance. Suppressing the surging anger, he instructed his subordinates, "Take the young master home. Reflect on your actions. Without my orders, you are not allowed to step out of the house."
"Yes!"
His assistant, Jade, quickly took action, wasting no time in escorting Noah into the leading Bentley, swiftly driving away.
The remaining bodyguards accompanied Noah.
Watching the departing Bentley, Ethan's anger remained unabated. His face turned ashen as he adjusted his tie, ready to get into his car and leave, when suddenly, his legs were grabbed.
He lowered his head to look.
It was an unexpectedly cute three or four-year-old girl.
The little girl was exceptionally adorable, with rosy cheeks and round, big eyes. She had two small buns on her head, and a pink hairband danced on top like two fluttering butterflies.
The little girl tilted her small head, blinking her watery big eyes excitedly, "Daddy, you're finally back! Why did it take you so long? Charlotte missed you so much."Ethan, known for his limited patience, never wasted time and energy on unimportant people and matters. However, looking at the little girl's rosy cheeks in front of him, he surprisingly found some patience he rarely possessed and didn't immediately leave. "You've mistaken someone else for me."
Charlotte shook her little head like a tambourine, "No, Charlotte doesn't make mistakes. You and brother look so alike; you must be my daddy. Daddy hug, I want Daddy to hug..."
As she spoke, she used her chubby little hands to pull at Ethan's pants, kicking her short legs incessantly, attempting to climb up. However, due to her small stature and short legs, she couldn't manage to climb up, leaving her hanging on Ethan.
"..."
Ethan's handsome face darkened slightly, and his temple throbbed visibly.
He was never good at dealing with children.
It was precisely because of this that his son had grown into the person he was now--silent, mature beyond his years.
Facing the entanglement of the little girl, he had no idea how to handle it.
Just as he felt helpless, not knowing what to do, he heard a low growl not far ahead.
"Charlotte..."
He followed the sound.
He saw a woman in exquisite casual wear angrily walking towards them.
The woman had a slender figure, perfect features, and wore a dark gray thin-knit sweater that showcased her well-defined curves, with long and straight legs hidden beneath tight jeans.
As the woman approached, a faint fragrance spread in the air.
He was startled, his elongated eyes narrowing slightly.
This scent was so familiar.
Exactly the same as the fragrance on Suzy's body five years ago that night.
Strangely, when Suzy appeared before him again with their son, he couldn't summon the slightest interest in her. Yet today, a sense of familiarity returned in the presence of a strange woman.
Samantha's face turned grim. She picked up Charlotte by the collar and placed her aside, too occupied to reprimand her. She hurriedly apologized to Ethan, "Sir, I'm sorry, I..."As she got a clear look at the man's face, her eyes widened in disbelief, "Sir, you look so familiar, like someone I..."
This man resembled Alexander.
The similarity in facial features and contours was as high as ninety-nine percent.
Could he be the biological father who abandoned Alexander?
Her direct gaze made Ethan uncomfortable. He frowned displeasedly and sneered, "Are you trying to say that I look a lot like your ex-boyfriend?"
Without hesitation, Samantha blurted out, "Of course not! You look exactly like my son, almost identical..."
***
The surrounding temperature instantly plummeted.Even the air seemed to freeze.Ethan's gloomy gaze felt icy, sending shivers down one's spine.A chill crept up from the soles of Samantha's feet. She realized her slip of the tongue and hastily explained, "No, I didn't mean you are my son. I meant you look a lot like my son, and I suspect you might be his father..."Uh...Why did it feel like the more she explained, the more unclear it became?Where did her usual eloquence go?And unfortunately, Charlotte, oblivious to the mysterious atmosphere between them, continued to jump and cheer, "Mommy, he's Daddy! Daddy's finally back. Let's take Daddy home quickly..."Samantha immediately covered Charlotte's small mouth and gave an apologetic smile to Ethan.Ethan's stern face darkened. He tugged at the corner of his mouth, and compared to the coldness in his eyes, the smile on his face had a slightly more sinister edge.He felt like he must be crazy to be here, listening to this crazy woman
Noah locked the door, opened his laptop, and typed in the search bar, "Is there really someone in the world who looks exactly the same but has no blood relation?"The answers were varied.Some said yes, some said no, and after searching for a while, he couldn't find the answer he was looking for.Noah stared at the computer screen, lost in thought.Why did that Alexander look exactly like him?Why could he feel a sense of familiarity from Samantha that even his own birth mother couldn't provide?Could the Alexander be his real brother?Moreover, was Suzy not his real mother, but Samantha was?A series of questions lingered in his mind.It seemed that if he wanted to find the answers, he had to take matters into his own hands....Having just returned to London, Samantha was extremely busy. She not only had to organize the house and buy household items but also had to find a kindergarten for the two little ones. After a whole day of busyness, she finally selected a kindergarten and rus
Noah has not returned for a long time.Ethan glanced at his watch. It had already been fifteen minutes. Noah had once again disobeyed his orders.Ethan's face turned black as he took out his phone and dialed Noah's number. "I'm sorry, the number you dialed is powered off. Please try again later," came the automated response.The air instantly solidified. Ethan's handsome face alternated between pale and dark, surrounded by a layer of cold air that sent shivers down the spine.He stood up and headed to the restroom.Meanwhile, Alexander had finished attending to his physiological needs and returned to the boutique supermarket, only to find no trace of Samantha and Charlotte.Unfazed, he calmly approached the cashier, "Hello, Miss, have you seen my mommy and sister? My mommy is very beautiful, with chestnut-colored hair, and my sister has two buns on her head, wearing a red dress."The cashier had a deep impression of Alexander and recognized him immediately. Over the years, she had nev
Ethan raised his eyes and glanced outside the car window, then slowly curled his lips.He smiled.But the smile didn't reach his eyes, giving people an eerie chill.A bad premonition emerged in Samantha's heart.Under her pleading gaze, Ethan leaned in.Samantha felt an overwhelming aura coming at her, making it hard to breathe. Various things seemed to explode in her head—nervousness, panic, and confusion.Ethan leisurely admired the colorful expressions on her face, his slender fingers gently pulling.The car door opened.Samantha: “...”Ethan's eagle-like black eyes firmly captured her. His thin lips slightly curved, and he coldly uttered two words, "Get out."Samantha's gaze crossed Ethan's body, and she saw that Justin had already walked to the front of the car, exploring the area with his eyes, looking in her direction.Her blood seemed to rush to her head. Her mind felt hot. Gripping Ethan's collar, she pulled him closer and accurately kissed Ethan's thin lips.When Justin glan
Ethan arrived at the dean's office.Nick, wearing a white coat, leaned against the back of the chair with a jade-like figure. His handsome profile, adorned with gold-rimmed glasses, exuded refinement and elegance.Seeing Ethan enter, he greeted him to sit down and then took out Noah's medical examination report from the drawer, handing it to him.Ethan's gaze fell on the diagnosis results.Stomach problems.Tendency towards depression.When he saw the stomach issue, there was no fluctuation on his face.After all, Noah had been a picky eater since childhood. If the food didn't suit his taste, he would rather go hungry. Over time, it was abnormal not to have a stomach problem.But, depression...?Ethan's handsome brows furrowed slightly, and his thin lips tightened. "How could he have depression?"Nick's expression turned serious, and he spoke with emphasis, "That's exactly why I asked you to come. Although he currently only shows a tendency towards depression, if not treated promptly,
After Noah ended the video call and walked out of the room, Samantha had just finished preparing dinner.He calmly deleted the video call record from his phone and placed it on the coffee table.Samantha invited him and Charlotte to the table to eat."Alex, the doctor said you need to take good care of your stomach, so I specially stewed some chicken soup for you. Drink more later."It was strange.She usually pampered him with delicious food and drinks.How did he end up with a severe stomach condition?Noah looked at the layer of yellow oil on the chicken soup and frowned slightly. His small eyebrows twisted into a knot, and a hint of disgust flashed deep in his eyes.He hated meat.Especially the meat of birds and animals.He always felt a strong, unpleasant odor.Just smelling that scent made him nauseous.Seeing him not moving, Samantha wondered, "Why aren't you eating? Aren't you supposed to love chicken soup the most?"Noah suppressed the urge to vomit, picked up the spoon, and
Seeing Karen's stunned expression, Samantha opened her arms and gave her a big hug."Karen, it's been so long... I missed you terribly."Karen's rigid facial expression softened instantly. She hugged Samantha tightly, pounding on her back, "You brat, you didn't contact me for four years. I thought you died out there.""Sorry..."Hearing the choked-up voice, Samantha couldn't help but feel her eyes reddening.Having been away for four years with no communication, aside from an apology, she had no idea what else to say.Karen pulled her away, cupping her face and inspecting her from head to toe. "Hmm, it's really you, exactly like I remember."Samantha, breaking into a smile through her tears, brought the two little ones from behind. "Quickly call her 'godmother.'"Noah and Charlotte obediently exclaimed, "Godmother."Karen looked at the big-eyed kids, her mouth agape. "They... they are your children?"Samantha nodded. "Yes! She is Charlotte, and He is Alexander, nicknamed Alex."Karen'
The next day, Karen wanted to accompany Samantha to send Charlotte and Noah to kindergarten. Noah sternly refused. In the end, Samantha alone took them to kindergarten. As they approached the school, Noah still couldn't help but remind her, "Remember, don't trust others too much, not even your best friends. People have hidden agendas." Samantha was amused by his appearance, "Okay, I got it! Hurry up and go in! It's a new school for you, and Charlotte might not adapt well. Take good care of her." Noah knew she hadn't taken it seriously and sighed inwardly. He turned around and went into the school. After safely sending the children to kindergarten, Samantha drove to Chelsea Creek. The night before, she received a message from Wendy. Today at 9 a.m., she would discuss cooperation with Ellena at Chelsea Creek. At the same time, at Chelsea Creek. Ethan specifically took a day off to accompany his son at home. Seeing his son pushing away the dishes made by the chef, his face beco