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?"

elders when you're not home. I'm used

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

she approached

tried to get closer, but Chad sternly warned, "Molly is sleeping upstairs. If you disturb her or upset her, I'll

one to play favorites,

any further. She retreated and found

entered the living room, addressing his recently discharged mother, "Mom, you should

fearing his wife might get upset again, suggested, "Coleen,

about to

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

Juliana inquired, her eyes

didn't show it.

doctor say about your

evasive, "Just regular treatment." She didn't reveal

further, "What

"The kind you

Vivian, who sensed Coleen's deliberate evasion. "Aunt Coleen, you've been through so much. If I had known about your surgery, I would have taken leave to care

the guests to leave but unable to be as direct as Molly would have been if she weren't

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 to a stranger. Some people take

rambling caught Coleen's

knew people well. Juliana, a

Coleen glanced at Vivian.

"Aunt Coleen, my mother meant legal entities and shell companies. I mentioned it casually once, not expecting her to take

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