Molly was whining about a headache right after lunch. Chad suggested she take a nap, but she refused.

Finally, she revealed her little ploy, "Hey, bro, could you massage my temples?"

Chad just stared at her, speechless.

Not waiting for a reply, she flopped down on his lap, grinning up at him. "Thanks, big brother."

Chad indulged her, "Close your eyes."

Molly quickly shut her eyes, and soon felt his gentle touch on her temples.

In less than three minutes, her even breathing signaled she was fast asleep.

Chad stopped massaging, chuckling at the sight of his sister dozing off on his lap. Then, with a gentle touch, he lifted her in a princess carry and took her back to her room.

Coleen commented, "Good thing you're her brother, always fit from all that training. You can carry her around like a feather. Anyone else would struggle."

Chad carried Molly upstairs, tucked her into bed, and stole a few more glances at her before leaving.

Suddenly, the commotion from downstairs caught his attention. Recognizing the voices, he frowned. What were they doing here?

After making sure Molly was comfortable, he left the room. Seeing the four members of Juliana's family downstairs, his eyes filled with annoyance.

"Coleen, you're out of the hospital?" Juliana exclaimed with joy upon seeing her.

Chad descended the stairs and asked the housekeeper, "Who let them in?"

visit the elders when you're not home. I'm

recalled Juliana's words over the phone a few days ago, and a chill ran down his

see Chad at home. Blushing, she approached him, "Chad, I didn't know you

is sleeping upstairs. If you disturb her or upset her, I'll defend her,

one to play favorites, except when it came

dare approach any further. She retreated and found a seat

his recently discharged mother, "Mom, you should

get upset again, suggested, "Coleen, go

was about to

Coleen. Every time I wanted to visit you in the hospital, our parents stopped me. I finally get to see you today; we

your health, Coleen?" Juliana inquired, her eyes subtly

didn't show it.

did the doctor say about

"Just regular

further, "What kind of

her daughter's nonchalant response, "The kind you

through so much. If I had known about your surgery, I would

unable to be as direct as Molly would have

the company while you were in the hospital?" Juliana, unable to hide her concern, quickly switched topics. "You know, it's not wise to leave a company

nonsensical rambling caught Coleen's

decades, Coleen knew people well. Juliana,

Coleen glanced at Vivian.

my mother meant legal entities and shell

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