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?"

they often visit the elders when you're not home. I'm used to it and

Juliana's words over the phone a few days ago,

hadn't expected to see Chad at home. Blushing, she

get closer, but Chad sternly warned, "Molly is sleeping upstairs. If you disturb her

wasn't one to play favorites,

She retreated and found a seat on the couch across

discharged mother, "Mom, you should rest.

might get upset again, suggested, "Coleen, go rest

was about to leave, Juliana

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

your health, Coleen?" Juliana inquired, her eyes

was annoyed but didn't show it. "I'm

doctor say about

regular treatment."

"What

nonchalant response, "The

Coleen's deliberate evasion. "Aunt Coleen, you've been through so much.

guests to leave but unable to be as direct as Molly would have been if she

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 to a stranger. Some people take advantage when you're not careful, acting like criminals and leaving you with

nonsensical rambling

business world for decades, Coleen knew people well. Juliana, a simple country woman, wouldn't understand

Coleen glanced at Vivian.

my mother meant legal entities and shell companies. I mentioned it

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