Chapter 454


    Chapter 454 Christmas Presents


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    Lily cared for the two children for five years, and they hade to see her as family. When Lily


    passed away, it deeply saddened the children.


    Caroline released her hold on the children and said, “Lily’s funeral will be on December 25th. I’ll


    take a leave of absence to be there with you.”


    The two children nodded with tears in their eyes.


    Meanwhile, at Vi Foresta.


    Casey offered Danie a ce to stay for the night. She sat in his room, aware that their two–day


    time limit was about to expire, yet Casey showed no sign of checking his phone.


    As Danie undressed in the bathroom, her phone suddenly rang. She quickly picked it up when


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    she saw Hector’s caller ID.


    “Hello, Mr. Hendrix? Danie leaned against the bathroom door, trying to listen for Casey on the


    phone.


    Hector spoke. “I’ve found the bone marrow, which can be delivered anytime. You can name the


    price.”


    Danie didn’t hear Casey’s voice from outside. She wondered if the room was soundproofed


    exceptionally well.


    “How much will it be?” Danie gently opened the bathroom door.


    *27,000 dors,” Hector replied just as she fully opened the door.


    Seeing Casey still on the phone, her heart raced, and she hastily closed the door.


    This time, the evidence is solid! It’s Casey!‘ she thought.


    Clearing her throat, Danie asked, “Alright, how can I send you the money?”


    Hector said, “I’ll send you my ount numberter.”


    “Sure, Mr. Hendrix.”


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    After ending the call, Danie received a text message. She transferred 10,000 dors to the


    provided ount and received another text from an unknown number, giving the location of the


    bone marrow.


    On Christmas Eve, Axel woke up to a text from Caroline. It read: [Merry Christmas, my dear.]


    Tears welled up in Axel’s eyes as he read her message. Seeing Evan working on the sofa, he hid


    under his nket to wipe away his tears. He missed his mother immensely.


    Axel: [Merry Christmas to you. How are you spending the day, Mommy?]


    Caroline texted back: [I’m taking Ty and Lia to the funeral home.]


    Axel was shocked.


    Axel: [Has someone passed away?]


    Caroline: [Lily is gone.]


    Axel knew about Lily. Even though they had never met, he knew she was very kind.


    Axel: [Don’t be sad, Mommy.]


    Caroline: [Hmm, I’ll be strong. After all, I still want to see my three children grow up healthy.]


    ‘Healthy… Axel thought about his own health but pushed the idea aside.


    Axel: [You be good too, Mommy.]


    Suddenly, Evan’s voice interrupted Axel’s thoughts.


    Axel quickly hid his phone and looked at Evan. He was surprised to see Evan looking exhausted


    with stubble on his chin.


    Axel felt a pang of guilt. I make daddy worry, don’t 17‘ he wondered


    “Daddy,” Axel called out, looking away.


    Evan sat beside him and asked, “What would you like to eat today? Shall we go out on Christmas


    Eve?”


    Axel thought momentarily and said cautiously, “Can we go to the mall?”


    “For food?” Evan asked.


    Axel replied, “I’d like to get Christmas presents for Mommy, Ty, and Lia.”