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Emily’s lips curved into a faint smile as she spoke in a light, detached tone, “He’s always been like this.” 

Seething with anger, Vanessa bit back her frustration and stayed silent, held back by worry for Emily’s fragility. 

After finishing the apple, Chloe and Ryan arrived at the hospital. 

When Emily collapsed, Ryan called. Vanessa filled him in on every detail, and they rushed over without hesitation. 

The IV had been administered, the toxins flushed from her system, and Emily no longer needed to stay overnight. Chloe suggested heading home. 

Still concerned about Vanessa’s safety, Emily insisted that Ryan drive her back first. 

Once Ryan had safely dropped Vanessa off, the family finally returned to Carter Manor. 

By the time they pulled into the driveway, it was nearly 

dawn. 

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Emily slipped into her bedroom and paused. The bed, which she’d left that morning perfectly made–not a single crease in sight–was now a tangled mess. 

She sank onto the edge of the mattress and ran her hand over the sheets. They were still warm. 

Her gaze 

drifted to the window. It was ajar, the cool late–autumn breeze slipping in and lifting one corner of 

the sheer curtain. 

On the wind, Emily caught the faint, lingering trace of Alexander’s scent. 

She knew, with quiet certainty, that he had been here while she was gone. 

Rising slowly, she walked to the window and scanned the darkness outside. No sign of him. 

With a soft sigh, she closed it firmly. 

The moment the latch clicked, her phone buzzed to life. 

She returned to the bed, picked it up, and saw Ethan’s 

game on the screen. 

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After a brief hesitation, she answered. 

“Hello,” she said coolly, her voice laced with lingering weakness. 

There was a pause before Ethan’s voice broke through, filled with concern. “Are your wounds all taken care of?” 

The belated question stung. Emily kept her expression blank. “Yes, they’re fine.” 

He exhaled as if a weight had lifted. “Good. That’s good.” 

She hesitated, then asked, “What about Sophie? Is she okay?” 

“She’s already home from the hospital,” Ethan replied. 

Emily murmured, “That’s good.” 

There was nothing more to say, so her thumb hovered over the end call button. 

As if sensing it, Ethan rushed in. “Emily, wait…” 

She paused. “What is it?” 

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His voice was low and rough, almost hoarse. “Alexander and I have business conflicts. I don’t like how close you’ve been getting to him.” 

The words sounded like an order, heavy with possessiveness. 

A spark of irritation flared up in Emily. She let out a quiet, scornful huff. “Ethan, just mind your own business.” 

Before he could respond, she hung up. 

On the other end, Ethan stared at the screen, his face darkening. 

Behind him, Sophia lay propped up in bed, her wide, innocent eyes fixed on his rigid back. 

“Daddy,” she called softly, her voice sweet and a little whiny. 

Ethan pocketed his phone and turned, forcing a gentle smile. “What’s wrong, sweetheart?” 

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He nodded. “Yes, she’s fine.” 

Curiosity flickered in her eyes. “Did she go home?” 

Ethan faltered for a moment and replied, “I… forgot to 

ask.” 

Sophia’s little brow furrowed, her lips pouting in quiet unhappiness. “Then… can’t Mommy come see me?” 

Though she didn’t fully understand it, she’d spent so long insisting she didn’t like Emily and that she never wanted to see her again. Yet whenever she felt sick or scared, that familiar warmth–the memory of Emily’s arms—rose 

unbidden in her heart. 

Seeing the sadness clouding his daughter’s face, Ethan sat on the edge of the bed. He reached over to gently ruffle her hair. “Do you want Mommy to visit?” 

Sophia buried her face in the pillow, leaving only one flushed cheek visible. She mumbled into the fabric, “A little… but not that much. I have you and Nancy. That’s enough.” 

Ethan’s hand moved to cup her soft cheek, his heart 14:25 aching. He knew the truth beneath her words. 

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He didn’t press her but soothed her softly until her eyelids grew heavy. 

It was late, well past her bedtime, so soon Sophia drifted into a peaceful sleep. 

Ethan gazed down at her small, serene face, a mix of emotions welling up inside him. 

Only after her breathing settled into a steady rhythm did he slip out of the room quietly. 

In the study, he dialed Emily again. 

This time, she let it ring for a while longer before picking 

1. up. 

“Sophie wants to see you,” he said without preamble. 

Emily’s heart skipped, caught off guard. 

But the surprise faded quickly, replaced by wariness and doubt. Sophia despised her–there was no way this was genuine. It seemed like a trap. 

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care of her. I need to rest.” 

She ended the call before he could protest. 

Afterward, she switched her phone to silent. 

That night, Emily was plagued by a nightmare. She relived the agony of giving birth to Sophia. 

It had been a natural delivery, but disaster struck when her cervical blood vessels ruptured, triggering massive hemorrhaging and a life–threatening infection. To save her, the doctors performed a complete blood transfusion. 

The pain was unimaginable–a searing, all–consuming torment. The terror nearly overwhelmed her. 

Yet somehow, against all odds, she had survived. 

Even now, the memory clung to her, taking her breath away and leaving her gasping in the dark. 

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