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That night, after finishing dinner as a family and spending extra time coaxing Oliver into brushing his teeth twice instead of once, Evelyn and Axel were finally able to retreat to their bedroom. O
Axel closed the door behind them with a soft click. The moment he turned around, he
paused.
Evelyn was standing near the bed, arms loosely folded, her head tilted slightly to one
side.
There was a distinct look on her face. One perfectly shaped eyebrow was arched, and her lips were gently pouted, as if she were holding back a thousand questions in her
mind.
Axel can’t help but smile, knowing what his wife wants to talk about.
He crossed the room in three long strides and pulled her into his arms.
“Why does my wife look like she wants to devour me?” he teased, lowering his head to capture her lips.
Evelyn leaned back just in time, narrowly escaping his kiss.
“Axel,” she said calmly, though the urgency in her eyes betrayed her, “I might end up in the emergency room if you don’t tell me about Aunty Martha’s son right now, Please. I beg you<b>.” </b>
Axel blinked. Then he smiled, slow, infuriating, and far too rxed.
“Rx,” he said, scooping her up effortlessly as if she weighed nothing at all. “Let’s enjoy your Korean drama first. It’s not even ten yet. It’s too early for us to sleep.”
Evelyn stared <b>at </b>him in disbelief as he carried her toward the sofa in the corner of the
room<b>. </b>
“Korean drama?” she repeated. “Axel Knight, are you trying to distract me with romance and tragic soundtracks<b>?</b><b>” </b>
He gently ced her down, then sat beside her. “I know you,” he said smugly, “Five minutes in, and you’ll forget everything.”
She looped her arms around his neck before he could lean away. <b>“</b><b>I </b><b>don’t </b>want drama
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tonight,” she said firmly. “I want Noah or whoever he is. Please don’t make me wait any longer.”
Axel’s teasing expression faded. The yful glint in his eyes softened into something steadier, more serious.
After adjusting himself on the sofa, right beside her, he turned to face her fully. “Alright,” he said quietly. “What do you want to know?”
“Everything,” Evelyn replied without hesitation. Her heart tightened as she spoke.
Axel exhaled slowly, as if bracing himself. “You know him as Noah Henry David,” he began. “But his name has changed. He goes by Ethan Wright now.”
“Ethan…?” Evelyn echoed.
“Hm. That’s his name now.”
Her brows furrowed immediately. “Wait. Why would he change his name? And why didn’t he evere back to his family?”
Axel’s gaze darkened slightly. “Because he lost his memory.”
Evelyn froze.
“He didn’t have an identity,” Axel continued evenly. “He didn’t know which country he was in. He didn’t know his name. He didn’t know his family. Nothing. His mind waspletely nk. Like a piece of paper wiped clean.”
“I don’t understand,” Evelyn shook her head, stunned. “If he didn’t remember his family… how are you so sure it was him?”
“I recognized him through the photo you gave me. Though his appearance has changed over the years, I’ve known him for a long time, and he still looks quite simr to the young man in the picture.”
Evelyn’s eyes widened, Surprised Axel knew Noah years ago, “You… know him? In person?”
Axel nodded. He exined how he met Ethan in a foreign country during a dangerous time. He didn’t mention mercenaries, weapons, or blood–soaked nights. He only said that Ethan helped him and his team, and in return, he helped Ethan build a new life.
“I gave him a new identity,” Axel said. “A new start. And during those years, we became close. Like brothers.”
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Evelyn pressed a hand to her chest, her mind spinning.
Heaven, this is insane.
She had met Aunty Martha by chance and formed a bond like family. Axel, unknowingly, had already taken her son under his wing. Life had woven their fates together so tightly that it made her dizzy.
Axel continued, telling her how he had brought Ethan into the country, trained him in business, and entrusted him with managing his business in another city.
By the time he finished, Evelyn was silent.
“Don’t be angry with me for not telling you sooner,” Axel said softly. He lifted his hand and cupped her cheek, his thumb brushing gently over her skin. “I wasn’t certain. I didn’t want to give you hope without proof.”
She smiled faintly and leaned into his touch. “I’m not angry. I’m just… overwhelmed.”
“That’s why I waited for the DNA test.”
Axel nced at his watch.
“It should being any minute now. Once it’s confirmed, I can finally be sure that Ethan is Noah Henry David.”
Evelyn’s fingers curled into the fabric of his shirt. Her heart thudded loudly in her ears.
“Okay,” she murmured. “Let’s rx. Someone will email you, right?”
“Yes,” Axel replied, reaching for his phone. “I just need to—”
The phone vibrated in his hand.
Both of them froze.
Axel looked down at the screen. “It’s from Collins.”
Evelyn leaned closer, trying to peek. “Is it…?”
“Yes,” Axel said quietly. “The DNA test.”
He opened the email.
The room fell intoplete silence, broken only by the faint hum of the heater in the
corner.
Axel’s eyes moved across the screen, scanning line after line.
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Evelyn held her breath.
Then Axel exhaled sharply and let out a shortugh.
“It’s confirmed,” he said.
Her eyes widened. “Is it really him?”
Axel nodded. “Ethan is Noah, their match.”
For a moment, Evelyn couldn’t speak. Her eyes were damp and filled with tears as her hand flew to cover her mouth. She feels utterly happy for Aunty Martha.
“Oh my God,” she whispered. “Aunty Martha… she finally found her son. She will be happy…”
Axel pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.
“Yes. And this time, it’s real.”
Sheughed softly through her tears. “You know, if this were a drama, I’d use the writer of being too unrealistic.”
Axel chuckled. “Life tends to be more dramatic than fiction.”
Evelyn wiped her eyes and looked up at him. “When are we telling her?”
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.