CHapter 213


    Jasper knew that no matter what he said, no one would take his side, so his gaze sought an ally in


    Ulrich, hoping for support


    “Ulrich, you’re a doctor, do you think Mr. Pock is sick?”


    Ulrich nced up. “Looks like Mr. Pock has a fever, huh? But the wound’s been well taken care


    of. Porridge is good for him


    Was this even his brother? Concerned about Palmer’s diet? But should the focus really be on


    Palmer’s nutritional needs?


    Ulrich ced a bowl of porridge beside Malvina. “Here, have this, it’s healthy”


    “Thanks, Dr. Schnobel.”


    Jasper was puzzled.


    Sienna looked at Noe and Palmer, feeling a burst of contentment at seeing the kids getting along.


    However, as she nced at her sons, a feeling of imitation washed over her.


    Sienna eyed her two sons. “You both better bring home a daughter–inw for me this year, or don’t


    bothering home at all!”


    With Beckett and Stirling absent, all the pressure was on Ulrich and Jasper.


    Uinch raised his hands in surrender. “Mom, Beckett’s still single, start with him!”


    “It’s all the same, none of you are off the hook!”


    e now!”


    Jasper stood up abruptly. “I’m full! I’ve got a bunch of divorce cases to look at today, heading to the


    courthouse


    Sienna was puzzled. “Divorce? But aren’t you a criminalwyer? Why are you handling divorce


    cases now?”


    Jasper kept a straight face. “Oh, because a division of assets turned into a criminal case. Gotta


    run!”


    He snatched a piece of toast and a ss of milk from the table and dashed out of the house.


    Ulrich massaged his forehead. “Mom, I’ve been performing surgeries for over twenty hours


    straight, my head is killing me. Im gonna catch some sleep!”


    Sienna’s attention shifted instantly. “My child, you’re a doctor and you still don’t look after yourself.


    Go rest.”


    ra made it a point to eat her meal quietly, reducing her presence to avoid Sienna’s notice.


    Sienna’s gazended on ra. “ra dear…”


    “Mom! I have to be at theb tomorrow. I won’t be home for dinner tonight. Grandpa Lucian invited


    me over


    ra’s break had been sudden and it was time to get back to the grind. Theb had a pile of work


    waiting for her, and her data was calling. Lingering at home any longer would only make her the


    subject of matchmaking, something she wasn’t ready for just yet.


    Sienna sighed as she watched her children flee the scene. These kids, not a single one gives me


    peace of mind. Just yesterday, I came across a rumor about Stirling, and I was meaning to ask him


    about it!”


    But Stirling was nowhere to be found, busy with shootings and appearances.


    Malvina was surprised. “A rumor? With who?”


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    Sienna gleefully pulled out her phone to show the screenshots to Noe and Malvina.


    Noe recognized the familiar smiling face in the photos. “Vasbel? Isn’t she shooting a movie with


    Stirling?”


    “Yeah, she was over at our ce a few days ago.”


    Yasbel had met Sienna during the gemstone auction at the Schnabel estate, so they were


    somewhat familiar.


    Sienna eximed, “Noe, you have no idea. Your brother never gets involved in rumors with


    actresses, this is the first time. And hispany hasn’t even denied it! Sweetheart, do you have


    any info on this actress? I can’t find anything!”


    Sienna was obviously excited.


    Stirling hated generating publicity through rumors with actresses. Having maintained a scandal–free


    image since his debut, this rumor had Sienna over the moon.


    The past that Yasbel used for her debut was fabricated, and her true history with Pris Star was


    buried deep. Even if Sienna found out, it wouldn’t be of much use.


    Noe, thinking on her feet, called Yasbel in front of Sienna to inquire about the rumor


    “Huh? Stop joking. Getting a marriage certificate is like a waste of paper to me, which I could use


    for advertising. It’s probably Ivan and


    his team buying the trending spot. I don’t need to use such methods for publicity. But hey, I


    overheard your brother on the phone at the set, and he mentioned something about pregnancy.


    Could it be that he’s got someone and hasn’t told you?”


    Sienna dropped her cutlery in shock!


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    “I need to talk to Stirling about this. How could such a big matter go unmentioned at home!”


    Noe couldn’t stop


    stop Sienna and Tristan from storming off. She pressed her temples, asking Yasbel to look out for


    Sienna if they crossed paths on set, hoping to avoid any mishaps.


    Marcel coughed, turning his attention to Malvina. “You seem about the same age as Noe, aren’t


    you in college? I could help you with


    that”


    Malvina waved her hands frantically in refusal. “Oh no, Grandpa Marcel, when I was in school, my


    grades were lined numbers. The only reason I could study abroad was because I excelled in


    languages.”


    up like lottery


    “Oh? And what was your score?”


    “Thirty–five out of a hundred.”


    The Schnabel children had been academic stars from a young age. Marcel was clearly


    unustomed to such dismal academic performance. He was momentarily speechless, staring at


    Malvina in disbelief.


    Thirty–five and that was ‘excel‘? How bad were the other subjects?


    Malvina wasn’t cut out for academia; the mere mention of school gave her a headache!


    Fortunately, upon hearing about her exceptional score, Marcel quickly abandoned the idea of


    sending Malvina to college.


    After dinner, Malvina retumed to the Shadow Dragon Society.


    Noe looked at Palmer, still loitering in her room. “You should go back and get some rest.”


    “I feel like my ce is too quiet, not like a home at all. Your home is so lively. I really love it.”


    Noe thought of the Pock Mansion, a room silent and empty. The house was luxurious and


    extravagant, but itcked the warmth of


    a home


    “I’ll set you up in the guest room.”


    “But I’d rather stay in my fiancée’s room.”


    Noe looked at the man in front of her with a frown. “Palmer, would your grandfather approve of


    how shameless you’re being?”


    Palmer’s face broke into a sly grin. “My grandad would probably say I’m not shameless enough. If


    being shameless meant keeping the people I want close, then I don’t mind one bit.”


    She looked at him, feeling both exasperated and amused. Then her thoughts drifted to Sexton, with


    his suggestive winks and nudges. The old man indeed seemed to wish Palmer would be even


    bolder.


    “I’ve got to head to the airport to pick someone up today, so you just make yourself at home here.”


    nt toe with you” Palmer caught Noe’s hand in his, his eyes glistening with a mix of


    yfulness and plea. “I want to


    Whoever she was going to meet must be important to her.


    “You’re not in any shape to be going out”


    “It doesn’t matter, I want to be with you!”


    Palmer held on to Noe’s hand, pressing a feathery kiss onto the back of it. “If you’re not ready to


    share your life with me, at least don’t shut me out.”


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