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?"

not home. I'm used to it and didn't

words over the phone a few days ago, and

see Chad at home. Blushing, she approached him,

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

wasn't one to play favorites, except when

retreated and found a seat

his recently discharged mother, "Mom, you

might get upset again, suggested, "Coleen,

was about to leave,

in the hospital, our parents stopped me. I finally get to see you today; we must catch up." Juliana sat beside Coleen, holding her hand affectionately.

your health, Coleen?" Juliana inquired,

but didn't show

say

"Just regular treatment." She didn't reveal any

pushed further, "What kind

"The kind you get from a

was halted by 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 for you." "No need,

to leave but unable to be as direct as Molly would have

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

rambling caught

people well. Juliana, a simple country woman, wouldn't understand these

Coleen glanced at Vivian.

my mother meant legal entities and shell

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