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The old man’s voice trembled with a mix of surprise and joy, yet he couldn’t quite believe it.
How could this be possible???
Two were already a delightful surprise, but now there’s a third?
Are they really from the Hodges family?
He wanted to doubt it, but their faces wouldn’t let him.
First remained silent, ncing between the old man and Scarlett.
Could he really say it out loud?
But judging by their expressions, it seemed like they already knew…
“Scarlett…” First looked at her, seeking her approval.
Scarlett nodded at him. At this point, there was no point in hiding it any longer.
First thought for a moment, then smiled slightly at the old man and said, “Hello, Great–Grandfather. My name is First Adler. I’m the older brother of Second and Fourth Adler.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the old man was so overwhelmed with emotion that he was nearly in tears.
“It’s true, they really are our Hodges family children!” The old man was overjoyed, ncing at Hugo and then at Scarlett. He bent his aged body to get a closer look at First’s face and
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marveled, “Our Hodges family must have some incredible luck to have such adorable
children.”
“The family finally isn’t just a lone seedling anymore!”
Nearby, Tara Green was listening,pletely confused.
What was all this about First and Second?
She didn’t understand.
But she couldprehend what the old Mr. Hodges was saying.
First was Hugo Hodges‘ child?
His biological one???
Wow, that was a lot to take in!
At this moment, First looked at the old Mr. Hodges, maintaining his polite and considerate demeanor, “Great–grandfather, are you feeling better? Have you been taking your medicine on time?”
Upon hearing this, Mr. Hodges‘ eyes instantly reddened, partly from guilt toward the child, and partly because this child was just too thoughtful!
He cared about his health, much more than Hugo, that rascal!
Scarlett Adler must be doing something right with her parenting, how are all her kids so considerate?
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He simply couldn’t love them more!
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“Yes, yes, great–grandfather has been taking his medicine properly. The candies you gave me,
I’m almost out of them,” Mr. Hodges said excitedly.
“No worries, I have plenty at home. I’ll give you more once you finish them, but make sure you
take your medicine, okay?” First replied.
Mr. Hodges nodded vigorously, “Okay, okay, great–grandfather will listen to First. Whatever
First says goes.”
First gave him a gentle smile.
Meanwhile, Hugo watched from the side.
If seeing the two children earlier was a surprise, then this moment was a shock, stirring an indescribable feeling in his heart.
The guilt he felt for the children and for Scarlett crept up on him.
He didn’t <i>know </i>how Scarlett had managed to raise three children over the years…
But he knew it must have been incredibly difficult.
If only he hadn’t acted the way he did back then, if only he had tried to understand Scarlett…
Would there have been a different ending?
But Hugo knew very well that there were no “ifs.”
The only thing he could do now was to make amends, and make them twice over.
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Just then, the door to the hospital room opened again.
William rushed in, his eyes immediately searching for Scarlett.
Upon seeing her, he hurried over, “Kiddo, are you okay? Are you alright?”
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Seeing William’s eyes red with worry, Scarlett’s eyes welled up too, and she shook her head,
“I’m fine, Grandpa!”
“How… how could this happen? Grandpa will never leave your side again!” William said, his
voice full of worry.
“Grandpa, it was just a freak ident. It won’t happen again!” Scarlett reassured him.
Still shaken, William felt a deep sense of guilt. “I feel so useless, finding out about this sote and failing to protect you!” His voice was filled with self–me.
“Grandpa…”
Scarlett didn’t know what to say, but she silently vowed that she would never let her grandfather worry about her again.
Seeing William’s tears, Mr. He felt a pang of sympathy.
As someone who also had an only child, he deeply understood William’s feelings.
He walked over and patted William’s shoulder. “There, there, Old Adler. Scarlett’s fine now, isn’t
she? No need to worry.”
The more Mr. He spoke, the more worked up William became. “What do you know? Your
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grandson is a boy, raised like a prince. Our Scarlett has been looked down upon since she was little. She’s grown up against all odds, and if anything were to happen to her, I wouldn’t
know how to go on!”
Listening to William’s words, Mr. He continued tofort him. “Yes, yes, you’re right. From now on, Scarlett will be everyone’s treasure, and we’ll all protect her together, okay?”
Knowing that Mr. Hodges was trying tofort him, William rolled his eyes. “I don’t care about you Hodges family. All talk and <i>no </i>action. As long as you stay far away, I’ll be
satisfied!”
Thisment got Mr. Hodges riled up!
“Old Adler, I can’t agree with you on that. Hugo might have been a jerk before, but he’s grown
up here
over the years. Yesterday, when Scarlett was in trouble, he was there. He ended protecting her, and I haven’t even cried yet!” Mr. Hodges gestured toward the person lying on
the bed.
<i>William paused </i>for a moment.
He finally <i>noticed </i>Hugo Hodges lying on the bed.
Hugo was shirtless, with bandages wrapped several times around his abdomen and
shoulder, with faint traces <i>of </i>blood seeping through.
The minor injuries on his body were negligible.
He did look pretty beat up!
William hesitated<i>, </i>turning to Scarlett. “Is Old Hodges telling the truth?”
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Scarlett couldn’t deny it and nodded.
William suddenly found himself at a loss for words.
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Seeing him fall silent, Grandpa Adler knew he had gained some ground. He cleared his throat
and spoke, “Oh, don’t worry too much. A man should stand tall and protect the family… and
the kids. He’s just doing what he’s supposed to do.‘
William frowned at the lecture, “Alright, alright, enough of that.”
Grandpa Adler chuckled.
At that moment, William looked at Hugo. He was a man who distinguished right from wrong,
and since Hugo had hurt Scarlett, William naturally had strong opinions about him.
However, since Hugo had risked his life to protect Scarlett, William felt grateful.
Approaching Hugo, William’s gaze was slightly awkward, “No matter what, thank you for
protecting Scarlett. I owe you one.”
Hugo immediately responded humbly, “No need for thanks, Grandpa Adler. Saving her was
instinctive. You don’t have to remember any favors because I owe her and the family a lot,
probably more than I can repay in this lifetime.”
Truth be told, Hugo wasn’t entirely disagreeable.
At least those words wereforting to hear.
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