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Naomi had never shown her vulnerability in front of Shawn. Seeing her cry at this moment, Shawn suddenly felt a pang of heartache. He reached out to take the porridge and carefully wiped her face with a tissue.

Tears kept streaming down Naomi’s face. No one know whether it was because she was sick or from the excessive indulgence of Shawn last night that left her hurt. Shawn wiped her face clean and then picked up the porridge again to continue feeding her.

“Sweetie, don’t cry.” Shawn lowered his voice to comfort her, “I’ll be careful in the future and make sure not to hurt you.”

At his words, Naomi reached out and hit him. “Shut up, just stop talking”

Shawn didn’t say anything but continued to feed her. After she finished a bowl of porridg pulled the quilt over her. “Get some good sleep. I’ll go talk to Alfred.”

“Oh, okay,” she replied.

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Naomi didn’t know what Shawn was going to talk about with Alfred, but she was afraid they might end up fighting. After thinking for a while, she called Jessie.

“Hello, Jessie. Shawn went to see Mr. Edwards, and I’m a bit worried. Could you go and check on

them?” Naomi said.

“Okay, no problem,” Jessie said before hanging up the phone. She went to find Alfred and upon arriving, s

saw that Alfred and Shawn were not fighting or quarreling. They were just sitting on a bench outside the hospital.

Shawn was dressed in a black suit, with his left leg casually resting on his right leg and both hands on his knee. His handsome face looked aloof and distant.

Alfred, on the other hand, sat lazily in simple casual clothes, his legs crossed arrogantly, and his equally handsome face bore a smug, triumphant smile.

Jessie took one look and, knowing that Alfred wouldn’t be at a disadvantage, quietly turned around

and sat down a short distance away.

Shawn wrote a check and handed it to Alfred. “Naomi doesn’t like owing anyone, especially those who abandoned her.

“This is to thank you for carrying her to the hospital today.”

Shawn looked gloomy, but his tone remained calm. ‘Alfred, just because Naomi acknowledged you. it doesn’t mean you can really get close to her.

“She just didn’t want to embarrass you in front of the doctor.

“After all, she has always been kind.”

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Altid dish take the check. He chuckled, “Shawn, do you think you are the most important person in Naomix hre

“Tiny telling you, my sister isn’t love struck at all.

“Right now, you’re just taking advantage of the fact that she needs you.

Shawn. Naomi doesn’t necessarily ne Don’t overestimate your i

you.

Shawn didn’t respond, but his already gloomy expression grew even darker, and the temperature around him seemed to drop further.

Alfred wasn’t afraid of him. He stood up and handed a check to Shawn instead. “Shawn, this is for you. Thank you for taking care of my sister during this time.

“As long as I’m here. Naomi won’t need you anymore.”

Shawn snorted coldly. “Then go ahead and try. Let’s see if Naomi will go with you or with me.”

Alfred replied. “I love Naomi. Love isn’t about restriction and control. So whether she stays with you or someone else, as long as she’s happy. I won’t interfere or force her to stay by my side.

“Shawn, how can you keep my sister under your control?”

Shawn narrowed his eyes, staring at Alfred for a long moment. Alfred’s smile was smug, looking as if he were more satisfied than if he had just sealed a multimillion–dollar deal.

“Heh…” Shawn sneered. “Alfred. I saved Naomi’s life. From the moment I saved her, she said she would stay with me for the rest of her life.”

“Shawn, nothing is absolute.” Alfred still looked indifferent and said. “I’m done talking to you. I need. to take care of my sister now.”

Shawn sneered but didn’t say anything. Instead, he directly sent a message to Naomi: [Naomi, you are not allowed to talk to Alfred.]

Naomi didn’t reply to the message, and Shawn was in no hurry to leave either. He sat on the bench, repeatedly watching the surveillance video of Alfred carrying Naomi all the way into the hospital on his phone. Not just the surveillance footage, but also videos secretly filmed by paparazzi.

Naomi wasn’t part of the entertainment industry, but she became a regular spokesperson for Elaine Jewelry and replaced Joanna on a variety show, which made her known to the public.

Moreover, she was the author of the popular comic “Elf in the Evening,” so news about her always attracted attention.

The paparazzi, initially tailing her and Shawn, unexpectedly caught her with Alfred. This scoop was even more sensational than those involving her and Shawn.

It is well known that Naomi is a favorite of Shawn and also his woman. Now, seeing Naomi being carried all the way to the hospital by Alfred, the public’s imagination ran wild with various.

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speculations about their relationship, creating a perfect storm of love, hate, and drama for people

to delve into and write about.

Shawn had never paid attention to gossip news before, and no newspaper in Atopan dared to write about him. As a result, when people wrote their stories, they automatically omitted his name or didn’t even mention him.

But seeing the public’s various speculations about Naomi and Alfred, Shawn felt uncomfortable in his heart.

Jessie also saw these articles. She called Chandler, and the two of them worked together to suppress these messy gossip stories.

Shawn continued sitting in the chair until Chandler brought him a bouquet of fresh, dewy red

roses.

“Sir, here am

the flowers you want,” Chandler said.

“Okay.” Shawn took the roses and stood up. “Take care of those messy news stories online.”

“Yes, sir,” Chandler replied.

Shawn went back to the ward, finding Alfred shut out at the door with a sad face.

“Shawn, you bastard!” Alfred exclaimed.

Shawn shot him a cold glance before pushing open the door and walking inside. “Naomi, it’s for

you.”

He handed her the flowers, furrowing his brows in thought for a while. “After your IV drip is finished. I’ll take you back to the Spring Villa. I’ve asked Carla to prepare your favorite dishes.

“If you’re bored, we can go see a movie.

“I also bought you a gift.

“Naomi, don’t pay attention to Alfred. I can give you whatever he can and what he cannot.”

Naomi didn’t say anything. After being with Shawn for so long, this was the first time she had ever received flowers from him.

Shawn had always been busy with work, never taking her out for romantic dates or to watch

movies.

Naomi hadn’t expected that after being hospitalized because of him, he would finally be willing to spend time and effort to please her.

So, is this the difference between having slept together and not? Or perhaps he doesn’t like me reconnecting with Alfred, and that’s why he’s trying so hard to please me?‘ Naomi pondered.

Shawn reached out and tucked the hair falling over her forehead behind her ear. “I’m sorry. In the

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future, if you ever feel uncomfortable or can’t take it tell me.”

more, remember to

Naomi’s cheeks uncontrollably flushed again. “Shawn, can you stop bringing it up?”

She already felt very embarrassed about ending up in the hospital because of this incident, but Shawn always brought it up so seriously, which made it even worse.

Shawn rubbed her head and said, “Alright, I won’t mention it anymore. Are you still feeling unwell?”

Naomi shook her head. “My fever has subsided now, so I feel much better.

“But I want to go back and rest.”

“Alright, once the IV drip is finished, I’ll take you back. Shawn replied.

Perhaps due to the medication or lack of rest the previous night, Naomi quickly felt sleepy. After informing Shawn about it, she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

After she fell asleep, Shawn made several phone calls. Meanwhile, at the Fischer residence, upon learning that Naomi had been hospitalized, Barbara immediately brought Mike over.

Alfred’s face instantly darkened when he saw Barbara and Mike.

He stepped forward and blocked Barbara. “Mrs. Fischer, my sister is unwell and needs to rest. She is asleep now, so there’s no need for you to worry.”

Barbara looked Alfred up and down then laughed. “Isn’t Naomi an orphan? When does she get a brother?

“Let’s not bring up paternity tests or anything. At the welcome Fischer Group hosted for

the Edwards family, Mr. Edwards, you know better than I do how your parents treated Naomi.

“Sometimes, it’s better not to have children than to have them and not raise them. Do you agree,

Mr. Edwards?

“Especially since the Edwards family doesn’t seem like they can’t afford to raise a girl. They could adopt another orphan but wouldn’t raise their own daughter. Mr. Edwards, are you sure Naomi is really willing to return to the Edwards family with you?

“Moreover, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards wholeheartedly love that adopted daughter. To protect her, they are merciless to their own biological daughter. So, I don’t think Naomi will recognize you as her brother, Mr. Edwards.”

Alfred’s face alternated between pale and flushed. Barbara’s words were blunt and harsh, but every word she said made him unable to retort.

The truth behind Naomi’s disappearance was complicated and unknown to outsiders, and the Edwards family had never publicized it. Over time, some secrets became too hard to explain.

Barbara laughed again. “Mr. Edwards, you should go back. The Edwards family already has a daughter and doesn’t need Naomi. But I really need her as my granddaughter–in–law.

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“Even if Shawn were willing to let Naomi go, I wouldn’t allow it.

“Mr. Edwards, if you want to go against Fischer Group, feel free to try.”

Alfred’s face grew even darker.

“Step aside.” Barbara’s voice turned cold, and Alfred had no choice but to move aside.

The door of the ward opened, and Shawn walked out with Naomi in his arms.

“Naomi, are you alright? What did the doctor say?” Barbara asked with concern. “Naomi, you shouldn’t put up with Shawn’s behavior. Next time he bullies you, call me!”

“Grandma Barbara, I’m fine,” Naomi said in a low voice. “I’ll go back with Shawn first. I will come visit you at the Fischer residence once I feel better.”

“You don’t need to come. I’ll visit you at Spring Villa, Barbara said.

“Grandma, I need to go and comfort Naomi now,” Shawn said lightly. “I’ve got to take her back.”

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