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After leaving the hospital, Sergio headed straight for the Stafford family’s mansion. Cohen was quick to ask, “Did Kylie agree to break off the engagement?”
Shaking his head, Sergio looked at the sweet and gentle Perla and softly said, “She and I have already broken up. Ending the engagement is just a matter of time. I just need Perla to be patient for a while.”
“It’s okay.” Perla smiled, her eyes shimmering with tenderness. “As long as I can be with Sergio, I feel happy.”
Seeing Perla being so understanding and gentle, Sergio felt so relieved. He felt choosing Perla was the right call. Keeping his emotions in check, Sergio calmly continued, I just saw Kylie. There was another guy in her hospital room. The firefighter from that day.”
“She’s still the same. Sergio, you should have broken up with her ages ago. She’s just not worthy of you!” Cohen said firmly.
Sergio nodded slightly. Kylie’s personal life was just too messy for him.
“Let’s not talk about her anymore. Let her do whatever she wants. I’ll pretend I don’t have such a shameless daughter!” Cohen had no love left for Kylie. Changing the subject, he said, “I heard Ethan from the Hayden Group went back a few days ago. Perla, you should go meet him as the CEO of Galaxy Group if you get the chance.”
“Dad, are you planning for me to fully take over Galaxy Group?” Perla asked excitedly.
Galaxy Group was the company Kylie’s mother had established before, and Perla finally got what Kylie wanted most.
“Thank you, Dad. I won’t let you down.” Perla quickly reaffirmed her determination.
“I have complete faith in you,” Cohen said indulgently.
“Oh, speaking of which, Dad, the Ethan you mentioned earlier is from the Hayden family, the top conglomerate in Beliey, right? I heard he has a child overseas, but the mother’s identity is unknown?” Perla asked curiously.
Cohen nodded, saying. “Ethan’s grandfather, Jason Hayden, is not well, so he had Ethan come back. Ethan’s been boosting Hayden Group’s overseas markets. He’s got some serious business skills, probably better than his grandfather. Sergio, both of you are young. You should spend time with Ethan now that he’s back. Hayden Group’s a big deal in Beliey.”
“My father mentioned this to me too. Once Ethan officially takes over, I’ll go to visit Hayden Group, Sergio said humbly.
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“Ethan’s only 27, right? So young and capable, wonder what he looks like?” Perla murmured.
“Mr. Hayden’s turning seventy next month. We should see Ethan at the birthday bash.” Sergio looked at Perla, asking. “Interested in him?”
“Not at all. Perla playfully denied. “I’m only interested in Sergio, and I bet Ethan isn’t good–looking. If he were, that woman wouldn’t have left him! I imagine Ethan’s one of those middle–aged guys with a big belly. In all of Beliey, there’s only one person with good lineage, looks, and skills, and that’s Sergio,”
Sergio couldn’t help but smirk, pretending he wasn’t too bothered by her words, smoothly changing the topic.
The cheerful ambiance at the Stafford family’s mansion contrasted sharply with Kylie’s desolate hospital room.
Kylie was feeling a bit hungry. She hadn’t expected to cry for over an hour over someone like Sergio.
As she was about to casually order food at the hospital, a man in his fifties, accompanied by two young women in their twenties, entered the room. The mant respectfully greeted, “Miss Stafford, hello. I’m Mr. Hayden’s personal butler. You can call me Lorenzo.”
Kylie blinked, somewhat puzzled.
Lorenzo continued, “This is Emilia and Ayana. They’re the caregivers prepared by Mr. Hayden for you, Miss Stafford. During your hospital stay, you can instruct them as you wish.” Then he instructed the caregivers, “Serve Miss Stafford her lunch.”
Emilia and Ayana promptly unpacked the meal they brought, setting an overly abundant brunch on Kylie’s bedside table, offering forks and knives, and saying, “Please enjoy, Miss Stafford.”
Kylie hadn’t expected Ethan to go this far, hiring caregivers and preparing meals for her. She also felt the unexpected fire had surely caused Ethan significant losses.
“Thank you.” Kylie took the cutlery and tasted the meal, pleasantly surprised by its
flavor.
“Miss Stafford, this is my first time cooking for you. Do you have any specific preferences or dislikes regarding food or ingredients?” Lorenzo suddenly put on reading glasses, taking out a notebook, and meticulously made notes.
Kylie paused slightly, then said slowly, “No, I don’t.”
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Without further questioning, Lorenzo observed quietly, jotting down notes. “Miss Stafford prefers fish, and dislikes carrots and onions.”
As Lorenzo wrote, he glanced at the food Kylie had eaten. Finally, in his notebook, he wrote, “Her dietary preferences are similar to Mr. Joseph’s.”
After lunch, Lorenzo handed Kylie a box. Inside was a mobile phone, even with her original number. Kylie thanked Lorenzo, and he didn’t linger in her room. His mission accomplished so he left. Emilia and Ayana, her caregivers, remained in the room.
“You guys don’t need to help me.”
Kylie settled into the hospital wheelchair and wheeled herself out of the room. She had promised to visit Joseph. She couldn’t break her word. Besides, there were some things she felt she needed to discuss with Ethan in person.
She knocked on the adjacent room’s door. It opened, revealing Ethan’s towering figure, broad shoulders, sturdy waist, and long legs. His white shirt’s sleeves were rolled up, showcasing his, robust forearms. At that moment, Kylie noticed Ethan’s wrist wrapped. in thick bandages.
Recalling how he had carried her earlier, she couldn’t help feeling a bit terrible.
Kylie shifted her gaze and asked, “Is Joseph in?”
“He is, but he’s about to take his nap,” Ethan replied.
Sensing Ethan’s reluctance to let her near his child, Kylie bit her lip and said, “I’ll come back later then…
“Mommy, are you here? Can you stay with me until I fall asleep?” Joseph’s voice unexpectedly echoed from the room, making a request.
“I need to step out for a bit. If you have time, could you stay with Jos for me?” Without
just had an appendectomy, and the
waiting for Kylie’s response, Ethan said frankly, ensure he sleeps properly.”
doctors advised ample rest. I’d appreciate it if you
Without seeking Kylie’s agreement, Ethan left. Kylie couldn’t figure out Ethan’s personality at all. She didn’t expect him to entrust his child to a stranger like her, not worried that she might take a liking to his adorable son and whisk him away.
“Mommy,” Joseph sweetly called.
Kylie took a deep breath and didn’t correct him, gently saying, “Go to sleep, I’m here with you.”
“Thank you, Mommy.” Joseph held Kylie’s arm tightly to his chest.
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With closed eyes and a little yawn, to Kylie’s surprise, the next moment he was fast asleep.
Kylie couldn’t help but envy a child’s speed in falling asleep. Over the years, she had consumed so much melatonin due to her insomnia.
As she tried to pull her arm away to leave, Joseph’s chubby little arms clung tighter around her, murmuring, “Mommy, don’t run away again.”
Feeling a bit helpless, Kylie looked at Joseph’s adorable face, thinking his mother must be terribly heartless to leave such a lovely child behind.
Unable to resist, Kylie leaned down and kissed Joseph’s forehead. As she lifted her head, she suddenly caught Ethan’s presence in the room. His deep gaze observed her actions, and she couldn’t decipher his expression. Kylie instantly felt a bit awkward, not expecting that her sneak kiss on Joseph’s forehead would be witnessed by his father.
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