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The moment, Mrs. Stark arrived in the dining room, she saw Noah taking Leo from Genevieve's shaking hands and rushing out of the room, ignoring her, with Rhodes and Genevieve finally snapping out of their shock and rushing after them. "What in the world is happening here?!" Mrs. Stark exclaimed, her voice commanding attention, but no one stopped to talk to her.Without waiting for explanations, Mrs. Stark quickly followed them outside and watched as they piled into their respective cars. So she hopped into her vehicle and drove after them.As Noah drove, Genevieve sat in the backseat, hugging Leo, and when she noticed that he was glancing at her every now and then, she frowned, mumbling, "This is all your fault."Those words were like a dagger to Noah's heart, but he kept his cool and said nothing, instead trying to focus on driving.Moments later, they arrived at the private medical facility, that Mr. Stark built for Dr. Daniel to live in, but was also a top-notch clinic that only a
Glancing over at Genevieve, Noah paused, seeing the look of guilt in her eyes, knowing that she had already started to blame herself, and he gave her hand a tender squeeze before saying, "We... Genevieve and I were arguing. It was about us, our relationship. It got pretty intense, and Leo witnessed it all."Reaching for his notebook, Dr. Daniel listened attentively, nodding with understanding as he wrote down and then inquired gently, "And how bad was this argument?" "It was about us breaking up. Leo, he... he didn't want that..." Noah said as his expression shifted, a mix of regret and concern crossing his face.With a pause, Dr. Daniel's gaze softened as he observed Noah before he asked, "What is your relationship with Leo like?""I have been a father figure to him since his mother and I got together. We love each other as a father and son do... He... he means everything to me." Noah said, feeling Genevieve hand stiffened in his.Immediately, Dr. Daniel nodded, resting back in his
Looking away from Noah, Genevieve sat in Dr. Daniel's office, her hands nervously fidgeting with a stray thread on her dress as she held back tears that threatened to spill over. The lump in her throat kept growing, threatening to choke her, but she was trying her best to remain calm. "Look, Noah," Genevieve began, her voice wavering slightly, "I want to make something clear. I don't want to be with you romantically. I can't forget what you've done, but for Leo's sake, I'm willing to be with you – but not really together, you know what I mean?" When she heard Noah sigh deeply, her head snapped up to watch him slump back in the chair. She felt a pang of fear run through her, realizing just who she was breaking up with. "I want to be clear about something else. This can't last forever. When Leo is a bit older and can understand why we can't be together, we will have to break up." She said as she paused, closing her eyes tightly. "I don't like it, but I'll do it for Leo." Noah fina
In the early morning, the light peeked through the curtains, casting a soft glow into the room where Genevieve had slept on the bed while Noah had spent the night on the couch. For the entire night, Noah had barely slept, his mind swirling with the complexities of the situation as he curled up on the couch, wrapped in his comforter, his thoughts consumed by the gravity of the lies they were entangled in.When the morning light filtered in, the room was still, until the sound of a gentle knock at the door echoed through the room. Before Noah could even fully register the sound, he bolted up from the couch, the comforter trailing behind him as he hurried to the bed. Hastily, he jumped onto it, landing beside Genevieve, hugging her waist as his lips pressed against her neck just as Leo's little hand pushed the door open.The feeling of his body so close to her made her remember just how much she missed his touch all night, and yet, even though her heart raced, she tried to push down
Locking gaze with Noah, Steve cleared his throat and then eyed Ross as he said, "Boss, since the whole Hunter situation, we have been keeping a close eye on your house directly. Yesterday, when you and ma'am left the house to take Leo to the infirmary, we noticed that we weren't the only ones tailing your car."Immediately, Noah's brows drew together, knowing that those words meant Genevieve and Leo's safety was at risk once again."We initially thought it was Hunter," Steve continued, his gaze shifting to Ross briefly before returning to Noah, "but when the car following you pulled over, and the driver got out to make a call after your mother had left the facility, we took the opportunity to confront him. Long story short, we knocked him out and brought him here for questioning.""We have been trying to contact you since yesterday to inform you about the situation, but you kept canceling our calls. It wasn't until this morning that you finally answered." Ross, his voice low and serio
The basement was heavy with silence as the man studied the coldness in Noah's eyes, and he pleaded with him, his voice choked with emotion. "Please, I swear I'm not a threat to you or your family. If you untie my hands, I can prove it. I need to make a call. Give me back my phone, and I'll confirm everything I said."Stepping forward, Ross, his suspicion evident, intervened. "We can't risk it, Noah. Giving him his phone could be a mistake. He might tip off whoever sent him or worse, the authorities."As their eyes remained locked, Noah remained composed, contemplating the situation, and he commanded, "If he tries anything, you both have my permission to act. Knock him out immediately. But I need to see if he's telling the truth."After a brief pause, Steve and Ross reluctantly agreed, understanding the necessity of verifying the man's claims. They cautiously untied his hands, keeping a close watch on his every move. The man, visibly relieved, retrieved his phone from his pocket and di
For the longest, Genevieve paced in the living room, clutching her phone as if it were her lifeline, feeling glad that Leo was asleep. For what felt like an eternity, she had been anticipating this moment, and now, with trembling hands, she finally decided to make the call. She took a deep breath, her heart racing, and dialed Flynn's number. The phone rang once, twice, and then, to her immense relief, Flynn's warm voice filled her ears. "Hello?" "Mr. Molnar," Genevieve replied, her voice quivering with excitement. "It's me, Genevieve." After a silent second, Flynn's tone brightened, and there was a hint of relief in his tone. "Genevieve, it's so great to hear from you. I've been eagerly waiting for your call." "I'm so sorry it took me this long to call," Genevieve admitted. "I have just been so overwhelmed with a lot." "I understand, Genevieve. But you have no idea how excited I am to talk to you. There's so much to discuss. I want you to come to Instylish as soon as possible so
After landing, Glenn Carrell stepped off the plane, her high heels clicking on the concrete floor of the bustling airport. With a smirk, she adjusted her sunglasses and ran a hand through her perfectly styled hair. The glamorous aura that surrounded her made people's heads turn as she walked through the terminal, each step exuding confidence. Moments later, as she made her way to the exit, a sleek black car with tinted windows pulled up to the curb. The chauffeur stepped out, opening the door, and Glenn gracefully slid into the back seat. The car, organized by EXAT Inc., was a black Mercedes-Maybach, and she could feel the envious gazes of onlookers as the vehicle glided away from the airport, leaving the chaos behind. With the engine humming, Glenn took out her phone and dialed her mother's number. The phone rang a few times before her mother picked up. "Hello, darling! How was your flight?" Mrs. Carrell's warm voice filled the car. "Fabulous, Mom. You know how it is when you