Chapter 34 Sweet Bubbles
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Fourth Adler looked at Hugo Hodges’ handsome face, her eyes sparkling. The thought of him possibly being her dad filled her with joy and sweetness. “With you here, I’m not scared at all.”
The little girl was so sweet that Hugo Hodges wished she were his daughter. “From now on, call me first if
anything happens. You’re still young and don’t know how dangerous the world can be. Your safety should
alwayse first, okay?”
Hmm…
Listening to Hugo Hodges’ advice, Fourth Adler felt surrounded by sweet bubbles. “So, can I call you anytime,
no matter what?”
“Yes,” Hugo Hodges replied.
“That’s great! I have someone to protect me now!” Fourth Adler happily wrapped her arms around Hugo
Hodges’ neck.
Tiana Young, who was standing nearby, watched with an indescribable smile on her face. This little girl was
articte and knew how to handle things. It wasn’t that she had any natural animosity towards a child, but
the little girl gave her a feeling that was beyond her age. Plus, there was a sense of familiarity.
She couldn’t quite ce who she resembled…
“Hugo, who is she?”
“She’s the little girl I told you about who I met at the airport,” Hugo Hodges exined.
“It’s her,” Tiana Young chuckled, then looked at Fourth Adler, “Hey there, kiddo, what’s your name?”
Fourth Adler turned around, finally noticing Tiana Young standing nearby. She scanned her up and down
before saying inly, “Fourth.”
“Fourth? That’s a unique name,” Tiana Young remarked. “Where are your parents?”
The smile slowly faded from Fourth’s face. “I don’t have a father, and my mom isn’t here.”
“No father? How can you not have a father?”
“Maybe some woman stole him away, who knows?” Fourth Adler shrugged.
Uh…
Tiana Young, of course, didn’t realize Fourth Adler was indirectly referring to her, and she suddenly didn’t
know what to say.
At that moment, Hugo Hodges spoke up, “Alright, let’s not talk about that. Fourth, would you like something
to eat? Uncle will take you to get something.”
“Okay!” Fourth Adler nodded.
Hugo Hodges happily picked her up and walked forward. Watching their backs, Tiana Young felt a strange
sensation in her heart for some reason.
She stepped forward, smiling, and said, “Fourth, how about letting Auntie give you a hug?”
Fourth Adler refused, wrapping her arms around Hugo Hodges’s neck. “No, I want Uncle to hold me.”
Tiana Young was speechless.
Hugo Hodges said nothing, simply holding her as he walked away.
In a coffee shop near the hospital, Hugo Hodges ordered two coffees and a dessert, the dessert naturally for
Fourth.
Fourth ate happily, feeling even sweeter inside because of Hugo Hodges’s protectiveness.
But looking at Tiana Young sitting across from them, and remembering the news she had seen a few days
ago, she couldn’t help but ask, “Auntie, what’s your rtionship with Uncle?”
Tiana Young didn’t expect to be suddenly called out. She looked at her, then at Hugo Hodges.
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“Is that a difficult question to answer?” Fourth Adler asked, still looking adorable.
Caught off guard by a little girl’s question, Tiana Young looked at her. “What do you think our rtionship is?”
“Hmm… probably boss and employee.”
“Why do you say that?”
“Looks like it,” Fourth Adler said.
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Tiana Young rolled her eyes.
Meanwhile, Hugo Hodges watched Fourth with a gentle, doting smile.
“Uncle, am I right?”
“Yes,” Hugo Hodges nodded.
Fourth Adler smiled contentedly and continued eating her dessert.
Tiana Young, on the other hand, felt a strange sense of displeasure but maintained an indifferent expression.
“Uncle, can I have another servingter?”
“Of course, as much as you want.”
“You’re the best, Uncle,” Fourth Adler said, shing an incredibly cute smile.
Tiana Young couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
On the other side.
First and Second went up to the VIP ward floor.
They were wondering how to see Mr. Herbert, but as soon as they got to the floor, they saw him strolling
around with a nurse following behind.
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“Oh dear, all I do all day is take medicine. Can’t I have a break?”
“Mr. Herbert, you haven’t taken your morning dose yet,” the nurse said, patiently trying to persuade him.
“Oh, youngdy, please leave me alone for a bit. Let me have some peace and quiet, and I promise I’ll take it
when I get back, okay?” Mr. Herbert asked.
“You always lie to me,” she said.
“And you always believe me. Why can’t you believe me this time?” he replied.
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The nurse was speechless and on the verge of tears.
First and Second Adler watched from the side. Second couldn’t help butugh. “This old man is quite the
bully.”
“Just like you when it’s time to take your medicine,” First retorted.
Second was silent.
“Alright, let’s go,” First said, relieved now that he had seen him and knew he was okay.
Second grabbed his arm. “Aren’t we going up for a chat?”
“About what?” First asked.
“We’re already here. It would be a shame not to say a word,” Second replied.
First frowned.
“You’re the most like Dad. You should go,” Second suggested.
First hesitated.
“What if you can get some useful information?” Second asked.
That piqued First’s interest. “Then, how should I approach him?”
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Second whispered something in his ear. First frowned upon hearing it, but he had to admit that Second was
clever, even if he didn’t like it.
“Go on, go on.”
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“Don’t wander around here.”
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“Don’t worry, I’ll just stay here and watch you.”
First Adler nodded, took a deep breath, and walked out.
Even though it was a VIP ward, there were still quite a few people around; after all, there were plenty of
wealthy individuals.
As First walked, he deliberately moved closer to the old man, gently bumping into him as he passed by.
First looked up and said, “Sorry.”
The old man looked down, and just as he was about to say something, he paused when he saw First’s face.
“You…”
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to,” First apologized sincerely again.
“It’s, it’s okay,” the old man quickly replied, bending down to look at First’s face, unable to look away.
Hugo Hodges was someone he had raised himself, and the old man knew exactly what he looked like.
But this child looked exactly like Hugo Hodges, as if they were made from the same mold.
“Little one, what’s your name?” the old man asked, his eyes wide with surprise.
“My name is First.”
“First?” the old man repeated the name, then said with a smile, “You look just like my grandson.” Then,
remembering something, he asked, “Where are your parents?”
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“They…” First Adler hesitated, unsure how to phrase it. He wasn’t good at lying, or rather, he didn’t want to lie,
hence his struggle.
Just then, the nurse caught up to them again. “Mr. Hearst, please just take your medicine. If you take it, I can
finally get this done.”