After saying that, Alice intently watched Noah. His expression shifted from hopeful anticipation to hesitant. uncertainty. She put on a faint smile. She had expected this before. This level of sincerity didn’t warrant her staying.
Noah couldn’t answer. How could he choose one from them?
Luke stepped forward and said, “Alice, that’s too harsh. We owe you, but it’s not Chloe’s fault.”
their hypocrisy.
Alice’s smile widened. This was precisely her intention. She wanted to expose
Seeing this, Chloe gritted her teeth and said, “Noah, Luke, I can leave. It’s fine. I’ve been very happy to grow up in the Welch family. If Alice can return, I’ll move out.”
Ethan immediately objected, “No! What will people think of the Welch family if we do that? Your father saved Alice’s life and even died in that car accident because he tried to save our parents. We can’t leave you alone!” Taking Chloe in was a repayment of that debt of gratitude.
Chloe lowered her head, feeling a strange unease. She’d always believed her father was dead, but recently she’d contacted a man. Though she didn’t see him, he sounded remarkably like her father! If her father wasn’t dead, who died in that accident? Why had he disappeared for so long? What secrets were hidden in that crash? She’d questioned the mysterious man, but he just asked for money and said nothing!
She had some guesses but dared not reveal these suspicions. If the Welch family found it, she would lose her privileged life. This secret suffocated her. Ethan’s mention of her father fueled her anxiety. She was afraid something unexpected would happen.
Hearing Ethan’s words, Alice said lightly, “If that’s the case, there’s nothing for us to talk about.”
Ethan’s voice was stern.“Alice, if you insist on leaving, don’t come back in the future. You’ll lose all financial support from the Welch family.”
“Fine. Since you say so, I also have something to say.” Alice took out a document from her bag.“This is a severance agreement. I’ve already signed it.” She’d almost forgotten that she brought it to the hospital. Many things had happened just now. Only Ethan’s mention of severing ties reminded her.
The document lay before them. Noah stood close to her and saw it clearly. The words “Severance Agreement” pierced his heart. His voice was hoarse.“Alice, must you be so ruthless?”
“Noah, you have to know. It wasn’t me who asked me to leave first.”
Alice tossed the document to Noah and turned to leave. He reached for it, missing it as if trying, and failing, to hold
onto her.
Ethan was shocked by the severance agreement. He looked at Noah and Luke incredulously.“What happened while I was gone? Why has Alice changed so much?” Before, Alice would never have defied him! Now, she’d left and presented a signed severance agreement! This wasn’t a tantrum. She must be serious.
Noah said wryly, “Ethan! Alice is our only sister! Why did you say those things?”
“I just thought she was becoming disobedient. I wanted to discipline her. Who knew she’d actually leave? Anyway, once she runs out of money, she’ll be back.”
“No way. I tried that before. Alice is a famous gaming streamer now. She earns a lot. I heard her signing bonus was tens of millions.”
“And she’s the top scorer now. She probably doesn’t need us.” Luke regretted his actions.
Ethan was speechless, stunned by Alice’s transformation.
Seeing their reactions, Chloe pretended to faint. She needed to regain the spotlight and have Ethan resolve the
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cheating issue for her.
Sure enough, as Chloe fainted, Ethan immediately left with Chloe.
Noah clutched his stomach and said, “Find out who reported Alice.” He felt something was off.
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“OK, Noah. Your stomach problems are getting worse. Take care. Chloe made you herbal tonics. Remember to eat it.”
Noah shook his head.“It’s useless. Only Alice’s herbal tonics could help. I heard her recipe is from a famous doctor. Alice was very thoughtful.” He regretted not noticing her efforts.
“I’ll find that doctor and get a new recipe.”
“I’ve already tried. He refused. I heard Alice worked for him for a year to get that recipe!”
Luke was shocked.“We didn’t know she’d done so much! I thought it was easy to get.” He had even thought her herbal
tonics were useless.
Noah’s voice was hoarse and his eyes turned red.“Luke, we made so many mistakes.”
“Noah, if we sincerely apologize and make up for her, she’ll forgive us. We’re family.” Luke still believed Alice wouldn’t truly cut ties, even though she was furious. They’d pushed her too far, so she did this to fight back.
Luke nodded.“You can leave now.” There was much work to be done.
Alice immediately called Jack after leaving the hospital. If Ethan harmed Jack, she’d call the police. Her phone screen was cracked by Ethan and the touch was unreliable. She anxiously stood there and murmured, “Answer the phone!”
“Alice.”
She looked up and saw Jack, who stood not far away. Her mind went blank. Tears welled up.“I’m glad you’re alright.”
Jack extended his hand.“Come on. I’ll take you home.”
She ran into his arms, her ears filled with the rhythm of his heartbeat, finding solace. Luckily, he was safe!
Jack’s hand
flowing “ained outstretched, but she was in his arms. His heart stirred and he felt mixed feelings. He’d thought
he was detached, but he found he was not as calm as he thought. Alice was woven into the fabric of his life, silently flowing into his heart, forever a part of him.
He gently pulled her closer, looking down at her tear–streaked face. His voice was arrogant. “I’ll handle your brother.” He gently pulled her closer, looking down at her tear–streaked face. His voice was arrogant. “I’ll handle your brother.”
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