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The light of dawn couldn’t bring the withered sunflower back to life, just like Alex’s passionate realization couldn’t warm Ellie’s heart, which had been frozen for a long time. Even though they had a past, they still had to move on.
For Alex, moving on meant letting go of all the memories tied to Ellie. On the other hand, Ellie’s journey was marked by quiet growth, shaped by her tears and pain.
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No matter how they chose to move forward, both needed to release their past obsessions, allowing for a fresh start and a new life.
A few days later, Alex went back home and was met with Nancy’s stern face. She asked him to move out of the house within two days.
Alex asked, “Mom, why are you making me move out all of a sudden?”
“I believe the house is unclean and plan to renovate it thoroughly. Your stuff is already packed; you need to find a new place.” Nancy threw a warning glance at the servant in the living room.
Since that unsettling night when Alex returned from meeting Ellie and those two kids, Alex had felt off. He couldn’t shake the habit of checking his pockets constantly.
The Warren Manor was where Alex had lived with Ellie for over ten years. Despite Nancy’s best efforts to clean every corner, she was terrified of missing something.
She could not let Alex remember Ellie, nor could she let them fall back into old patterns.
Dressed in black trousers and a floral shirt, Alex hadn’t even put his car keys down when he said, “Dad, Mom, you can’t be serious about kicking me out at night. Do you expect me to sleep in a graveyard?”
He reached into his pocket, still instinctively searching for something, while frowning at his parents.
Nancy quipped back, “Look at that ridiculous outfit; the ghosts would run away if you lay there.”
“Just move to Zerikith; I can’t stand looking at you any longer.” she snapped, sending him to the farthest property from the Warren Manor.
“You’re my mom. Even if you sent me to grandpa’s grave, I’d have to go.” Alex instructed the servant to move his belongings to Zerikith and stormed out of the Warren Manor.
At the Earl Hotel’s club, Layton was clearly frustrated. “Dude, can you please stop calling me in the middle of the night?”
He added, “Since you’ve been back, my life has turned upside down. Nalani just told me that if I keep wasting time with you, she wants a divorce.”
“You’re my dude. If I’m drinking, you are supposed to drink with me,” Alex replied, offering Layton a drink.
Layton took the glass but didn’t drink, holding it awkwardly. He leaned in, speaking earnestly, “Alex, I’m already married and a father of three. My twin daughters are just a month old.
“I’m up at night making bottles and changing diapers. If you keep bothering me with late–night calls, my marriage is going to fall apart.”
Alex shot Layton a sideways glance, spreading his legs over the edge of the table while reclining against the sofa. “You shouldn’t cater to women too much; otherwise, they’ll walk all over you.”
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“Please don’t start with the advice? Layton replied. “If 1 ly listened, weddwyo sa karbons weg de our lives?
Noticing Alex constantly rummaging in his pockets, Layton yhed, “What do you have be forwarque yeny digging
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Alex sat up straight and fixed Layton with a piercing look, making time by “now while I was locked for five years, did anything happen at my house?
“No,” Layton insisted, though his eyes darted away from Alex.
Alex frowned. “I’ve always had this odd feeling that something is off since I got back, but I can’t quite got my fog on
Layton avoided eye contact, ruffling his hair as his discomfort grew evident. He recalled Nex’s rege and sexequest recapture, as well as the moment when Alex had nearly been shot dead
To save Alex, Nancy had schemed with her husband to erase every memory of File from Alex’s mind
Alex’s parents had visited many prominent families, issuing strict warnings. Anyone who reveals Alex’s past with Ehe world find themselves at odds with the Warren family, and all the branches of the Warren would unite against them in the busines world.
Nancy had declared that anyone who dared to say anything would confront her vengeful spirit. Even though Alex was locket up and the Warren Group faced problems, their status remained strong,
No one dared to provoke the Warrens.
“Did Nancy throw away your shampoo just because it expired? Layton asked after a long pause, trying to lighten the mood
Changing the topic, Layton asked, “You’ve been back for over a week now; when are you planning to return to the company?”
“No rush; I need to move out first,” Alex replied, lighting a cigarette and putting it between his lips as he rubbed his ring finger.
Meanwhile, at the Thompson residence, Ellie had just settled her two children down for sleep. She came down the stairs where Whitney handed her a card.
Whitney said, “Ellie, aside from the expenses for myself and the kids, I’m sending you my entire salary, including my year- end bonus.” Ellie was grateful as she accepted the card.
The reason Ellie had shares in Mark’s hospital was that Jason and Whitney had helped her financially.
She hadn’t paid back a single cent yet, and Whitney had arranged a nice apartment for her near an international kindergarten, making it easy for her to get to work and take her kids to school.
Whitney had been incredibly generous to Ellie and gently reminded her to keep the card. “We’re family; what’s mine is Jason’s, and what’s Jason’s is yours, too,” Whitney said.
Aside from just being grateful, Ellie found it hard to adequately express her thanks to Whitney. Ever since she found herself in a tough spot and took a job at Whitney’s bar, Whitney had always been there for her.
Ever since Whitney had been Ellie’s family, she supported Ellie even more. While families don’t need to separate financial matters, Ellie couldn’t take Whitney’s kindness for granted.
She was determined to work hard to repay the help Jason and Whitney had given her. After all, they also had children and would grow old.
Since deciding to have her kids, Ellie had longed to protect her children from life’s difficulties, hoping to give them the best
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life possible.
Ellie didn’t need love, marriage, or a man. She had family, her own kids, her career, and close friends. She believed that as long as she worked hard enough, her life would keep getting better.
Late at night, Ellie was woken up by a sharp phone ring. It was a call from Jason, telling her to head to Bondie Private Hospital immediately to attend to a special patient.
Without wasting a second, Ellie rushed to Bondie Private Hospital as fast as she could.
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