<b>Chapter </b>81 <b>You’ve </b><b>been </b><b>exposed</b>.


    Fourth barely had a chance to rush out the door when she heard First’s answer.


    Her wide, watery eyes stared at First. “Brother, is it true?”


    First stayed silent.


    Second turned to look at him. “Do you think he’d joke about something like this?”


    Fourth was stunned for a moment, then smiled. “So, you’re saying that the man is our dad, right?”


    Her joy was unmistakable.


    Even though he didn’t want to admit it, First nodded.


    Fourth’s smile grew wider and wider.


    Second let out a sigh of relief. “Alright, we know you’re happy. No one’s stopping you.”


    “I’m not,” Fourth replied.


    Second rxed further, “Looks like we’re not just some random kids. I knew it! With my style, I must be a natural–born rich


    kid.”


    First just sighed.


    Fourth couldn’t help but smile.


    Not wanting to see them getting too smug, First spoke up. “Alright, let’s go to the hospital.”


    Just then, First’s phone beeped a few times.


    He pulled it out to see a message from Tara Green.


    First frowned a bit.


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    <b>“</b><b>What’s </b><b>up</b><b>?</b><b>” </b><b>Second </b>asked.


    “I might not be able to go to the hospital with you guys,” Alex said.


    “Why not?” asked Sam.


    “Tara Green is here. She witnessed what happened to Scarlett, and I need to get to the bottom of this,” Alex replied.


    He knew this wasn’t just an ident; it was a premeditated attempt on Scarlett Adler’s life. Alex couldn’t let the person


    responsible roam free. He needed to find them to truly put his mind at ease.


    Sam frowned slightly. “Should Ie with you?”


    “No need. I’ll go alone. You and Jamie should go with Grandpa to see Scarlett at the hospital,” Alex said.


    “But won’t that expose you?” Sam asked.


    Alex thought for a moment. “It’s only a matter of time.”


    Sam didn’t press further and nodded. “Alright, just make sure to keep me updated if anything happens.”


    Alex nodded and changed into a different outfit before heading out.


    “Will he be okay?<b>” </b>Jamie asked, still a bit worried.


    “Don’t worry. They’d never suspect that ‘Alex‘ is actually a kid. If things get dangerous, he can always get away,” Sam


    reassured.


    Fourth nodded in understanding.


    First changed his clothes and left the house.


    After he was gone, Fourth and Second went to find William.


    William was just about to go to bed when he heard what Fourth and Second had to say. He was so startled that he nearly


    copsed, but upon hearing that Scarlett was not in any danger, he steadied himself and headed out with them.


    Just before leaving, he remembered something. “Where’s First?<b>” </b>


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    <b>“</b><b>Oh</b><b>, </b><b>he </b>already went ahead,” Second replied.


    William didn’t think much of it and led them out the door.


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    Throughout the journey, William was visibly tense.


    Second tried to reassure him, “Grandpa, it’s okay. Mom’s not in any danger, so you don’t have to worry too much.”


    William forced a smile. “I know, I’m fine.” But it was clear he was still very concerned.


    Fourth and Second exchanged a nce but said nothing more.


    Soon, after about half an hour, they arrived at the hospital.


    At night, the hospital was rtively quiet, but William seemed disoriented, wandering around in a panic.


    Just then, Hugo appeared ahead.


    “Grandpa,” William said, surprised to see him. Instinctively, he thought Scarlett’s danger might be connected to Hugo.


    “What are you doing here?” William asked.


    “I’m waiting for you,” Hugo replied.


    William rushed forward immediately. “Is Scarlett’s trouble rted to you? Hugo, I’m warning you, if anything happens to


    her, I won’t let you off. You’ve hurt her enough in the past. Can’t you just leave her alone?”


    Fourth and Second quickly stepped in to intervene.


    “Grandpa, Grandpa, this has nothing to do with Uncle. Scarlett’s danger isn’t his fault,” Fourth said.


    “Then why is he here?” William countered.


    But as he looked at Fourth and Second, he suddenly realized that these two kids had been exposed in front of Hugo. In


    the next moment, he instinctively shielded them behind him.


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    Neither of them moved.


    “Go on!” William urged.


    To Hugo, this only confirmed his suspicions faster.


    After thinking for a moment, Hugo spoke up, “Grandpa Adler, there’s no need <i>to </i>hide them. We’ve already talked on the


    phone.”


    William was taken aback, but he didn’t trust Hugo. Instead, he looked at the two kids, as if seeking confirmation<i>. </i>


    Both nodded.


    William was at a loss for words.


    Everything was happening too quickly, too suddenly, catching him off guard. He felt a bit overwhelmed.


    But as an elder, William turned back to Hugo, “This child is part of the Adler family. He has nothing to do with you.”


    Hugo stood there, his expression calm and unreadable, giving no hint of his thoughts.


    Seeing Hugo remain silent, William directly asked, “Where is Scarlett now?”


    “Let’s go, I’ll take you inside,” Hugo said, his gaze instinctively shifting to Fourth and Second.


    This look was different from before.


    Previously, when Hugo looked at Fourth, it was like looking at someone else’s child. But now, his eyes held so much more.


    And Second, this was the child he had lost, the twin he had lost.


    Hugo suppressed the urge to rush over, speak to them, and embrace them, turning instead to lead William inside.


    Inside the hospital room.


    Scarlett was brought out, lying on the hospital bed. Her body was covered in bandages for various cuts, with only minor


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    scrapes <b>on </b>her face, nothing too serious.


    Seeing this, William’s heart clenched, “Scarlett, Scarlett, what happened? <i>How </i>did you get hurt so badly?”


    Hugo spoke up from the side, “She just came out of surgery and is still under anesthesia. The doctor said these are just surface wounds, nothing serious. There are a few minor fractures, but they’ll heal with some rest.”


    William listened, his voice filled with urgency, “What exactly happened?”


    Hugo wasn’t sure how to exin, but he didn’t want to rm William before things were clear. So, he simply said, “Car


    ident.”


    William paused, thinking it was just an ident. There was no one to me. He turned to look at Scarlett, his eyes filled


    with nothing but heartache.


    “In the Adler family, Scarlett is our only hope. I’ve always tried my best to protect her, but it seems like I just can’t… It’s as if fate is deliberately working against me,” William said, his voice heavy with sadness.


    Hugo stood nearby, unsure of what to say.