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    “Thank…” Carole began to speak, but before she could finish, a sharp sound cut through the air.


    Ellie had picked up the jade bracelet, but it slipped from her fingers, shattering into two pieces instantly.


    “Sorry, I didn’t grip it properly,” Ellie said calmly, her face devoid of emotion. She didn’t feel an ounce of guilt.


    “Ellie, are you unhappy with Jorge?” Genesis immediately asked. Jorge had be particrly sensitive since his illness. He red at Ellie, convinced she was being disrespectful to him.


    “Maybe this bracelet was meant only for Carole,” Ellie retorted, her voiceced with sarcasm. She silently reaffirmed her decision to never let her child refer to Jorge as grandpa.


    The two jade bracelets had originally formed a set, but Jorge had split them up, bestowing one upon her and the other upon Carole. Wasn’t this a clear sign of his endorsement of Carole?


    Ellie was deeply disgusted by Jorge’s actions.


    As Ellie prepared to bend down to pick up the shattered jade bracelet, Kaiden intervened. “Don’t worry, let me handle it. My wife doesn’t need these.”


    He casually ced the broken pieces on the table, his gaze darkening as he turned to Jorge. “Put away your gift and intentions.”


    Jorge trembled with anger. He had arranged for another woman to care for Kaiden, and now Kaiden was ming him? Wasn’t Kaiden supposed to be grateful for his efforts? How ungrateful!


    Carole’s smile faded instantly.


    She clenched her teeth, suddenly feeling that the jade bracelet in her hand was nothing more than a mockery.


    Kaiden then went to pay his respects at Leo’s gravestone.


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    Feeling low-spirited after a recent bout of vomiting, Ellie stayed in the garden house, passing the time by reading books while waiting for Kaiden’s return. She wore a loose, long dress that concealed her swollen belly, but even sitting there, she still looked appealing.


    The more Erick observed her, the more intrigued he became. He approached her in Kaiden’s absence.


    Unexpectedly, as he approached, several servants discreetly obstructed his path.


    “Why are you standing in my way?” Erick demanded.


    “Mr. Kaiden Thorpe mentioned that his wife prefers tranquility,” one of the servants exined.


    It took Erick a moment to register. “Are you with Kaiden?” The servants remained silent.


    Their silence was confirmation.


    “He’s so bold. Isn’t he afraid Grandpa will me him?”


    “Your grandfather is aware of our presence.”


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