Chapter 76

After sending the message, Alice received no reply from Jack. Looking at their chat log, she felt something had shifted, though she couldn’t quite articulate it. She’d grown accustomed to hist presence. During her most vulnerable moments after her rebirth, he’d been her shield against the storm. He was both mentor and

made her restless and eager to send, and her feelings for him had changed. His absence

Feeling uneasy, she went downstairs to buy snacks to distract herself. As she was paying, a car pulled up and beeped. It was Noah.

Her expression cooled.“Were you following me?”

“Alice, this is New York. Finding you was just a matter of time.” His gaze was complex. He’d gone. to some lengths to find her. That doctor, Noah, was no ordinary person, although his investigation had yielded nothing concrete.

Alice’s eves narrowed.“What do you want?”

“Alice, I mean no harm. The exam results are coming out soon. I’m just worried about you. Choosing a college is a big deal.”

Alice recalled last time, when Noah had agreed with Luke, forcing her to apply to third–tier colleges with Chloe. She offered a sarcastic smile. “It’s unnecessary. I can handle it myself.”

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“Alice, don’t throw a tantrum. Don’t jeopardize your future!” Noah stood before her, his tone serious. “I’ve hired

and Chloe with your applications…” to help you “Enough! Are you deaf?” Alice snapped. Second Brother, you never listen! Is that so hard to understand? I hate your self–righteous moralizing!”

Noah looked pale and wounded. “That… that wasn’t my intention.”

“Then stop it! Stay away from me!

As she turned to leave, there was a thud. Noah had collapsed.

Alice hesitated, then approached. The driver supported Noah, saying urgently, “Sir’s stomach problems have been bothering him for a long time. He refuses to go to the hospital, and I’m worried it will get worse.”

on Noah’s lips. Annoyed, she helped the driver get Noah into

Noah grabbed her hand.“Alice,

to

don’t

You need to go to the hospital.”

you stay with me?” He pleaded.

go.

I

Was

wrong.

urged, “Miss Alice, please accompany him. His condition can’t be ignored.” Alice found herself in the car. She remained

smiled weakly.“Alice, it’s been a while since we had

me. It had always been that way. “Cough… that’s not true. You’re not like Chloe. We’re siblings. You’re the most important to me.

handed him a tissue. Noah looked relieved.“I knew you still cared about

Chapter 76

her brothers attention, longing for their recognition. She’d given everything in her past life, to no avail. Now, after she’d stopped caring. Noah

her.“You’re his family, right? Please persuade Mr. Noah to take his medication consistently. His stomach. condition could worsen into stomach

was cold.“If he doesn’t care about his health, who can control him?” “Alice, is that how you talk to

arrived, agitated our brother? He’s like

How could you not notice his worsening illness while living with him?”

uke

speechless. I… I didn’t

didn’t notice. Instead of making excuses, try persuading Second Brother to

take his medicine.”

rebuke, Alice

“Alice’s getting bolder.”

star streamer on TikTok, and she’s such

successful, she’s still Windham family. If she pushes me too far. I’ll make sure

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