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“It’s good that you understand” Carlos casually handed Averie a check. It had always been a mutually beneficial relationship between them. 

“Thank you, dear, Averie smiled when she saw the amount on the check. As the head of the Monroe family, Carlos was generous. Greedy for more, she even casually mentioned a fashion job she had always wanted, 

of 

Carlos didn’t speak, but Averie knew she got it. The job was coveted by other A–listers, and now she could flaunt for a good while. 

Meanwhile, Samuel listened to Catherine’s message in diures 

Catherine had followed Samuel’s instructions and insisted on going to kindergarten with Neil. Vera had agreed. However, Neil suddenly had a high fever, and Vera stayed home to care for Neil. 

one was turned off. Thinking that Ramon might still 

Having no choice, Samuel called his last resort, Ramon, but there was no answer. Ramon’s phone was be on the plane, Samuel could only wait anxiously. Time slowed to a crawl; 

Neil’s fever finally subsided in the afternoon, and he regained vitality. 

“Great We can finally go to school Catherine remembered the task Samuel entrusted to her. She had to switch her brother back. 

“Have you seen the time! By the time you get there, school will be over Vera had felt that something was wrong with the children since last night. Samuel’s health suddenly deteriorated, developing fevers repeatedly. He also did not speak. Catherine, on the other hand, insisted on going to school. Vera looked at her daughter suspiciously. “I’ve never seen you so fond of school before.” 

Catherine bowed her head guiltly and made an excuse. “They have delicious fruits there” 

Vera knew her daughter 

r well. She smiled. “Are there cute boys in school!” Vera winked at Catherine. “Did you get a new boyfriend?” 

“I didn’t” Catherine’s lovely face turned red, and the pouted. “Mommy, be serious? 

“Oh? Are you shy? Looks like you still like Jason from the previous kindergarten, Vera teased. 

Catherine spored. “Mommy, if you continue, I won’t like you anymore” 

“Okay. I’ll stop” Vera saw that Catherine was about to be angry and stood up. “I’ll get some frats for you. 

e fruit 

Vera returned soon with a large i 

planter. There were apples, bananas, mangos, and kiwis. The two children insisted Vera ear before them 

“Such good children. Go on Fat Vera watched the two cute and sensible children and felt happy 

Vera L 

is only wish was for her two children to grow up healthy and safe and to lead a simple and happy life even forgotten about Carlos and her painful past 

Vera wouldn’t have returned if Carlos hadn’t gone too far and chose to marry Averie on the anniversary of her eldest son’s death. 

“Samuel, don’t eat so fast” Catherine’s voice interrupted Vera’s thoughts. “Mommy, look at Samuel. Isn’t he messy?” 

ie with her parents and brothers. She had 

Vera looked up and burst into laughter. Neil had indeed made a mess Live. Can’t your properly 

of himself. 

elf. She hurriedly took a tissue and wiped her son’s mouth. “You’re 

Suddenly, Vera’s face changed. Samuel was allergic to mangoes. He usually stayed far away from them and would never touch them. Why did he eat so much today! 

anting him on b 

on his back. “Spit it out. Come on. Spit it all out” 

Vera hurriedly turned her son upside down and began parting “Mummy, what are you doing? Catherine seemed to have forgotten Samuel couldn’t eat mango. She saw Neil was in distress and tugged at Vera’s hand “Mommy, don’t hit him. He’s crying” 

Vera realized it wasnt working and let g 

good Neil She intended to use a grmule medicine to induce vounding. Samuel’s allergy was very seve dad not throw up, three would be severe consequences. 

The 

Oddly enou 

y enough, her son was fine 

Vera checked Meilout. His breathing was steady, 

“You” Vera hurriedly took off Neil’s socks and checked the hidden birthmark on his sole. Neil’s fog was clea 

Vera’s head buzzed. She grabbed Neil’s arm and stared at fum in dubehet. Neil hail the same face as Samuel. “You’re not my son Where is Samuel?” 

Neil looked at Vera blankly. Although he was only five years old, he could understand the anger and disappointment in Vera’s eyes. His tiny body trembled, and his eyes, full of panic, reddened. Did his mother dislike him because he wasn’t Samuel? Why was she so harsh? Did she not want him anymore! 

“Say something. Talk!” Vera became anxious, her voice growing louder. Nell started cryi 

crying. Catherine hussed 

hugged Neil anxiously, crying as she tried to explain. 

However, Vera couldn’t listen. Her mind was in chaos, and she couldn’t think. She only wanted to know where Samuel was and whether he was in danger. 

Fortunately, James came home early because he 

he was worried about the children. He hurriedly comforted the two children, “Don’t cry Tell Uncle James what happened: 

However, Vera wouldn’t let James touch Neil. “He’s not Samuel He’s an imposter!” 

Catherine cried even harder. “He–he is our hie brother.” 

Vera had already suffered a mental blow yesterday and could hardly bear more today. She grabbed James’s hand. “Go save Samuel Let’s go save 

Samuel. 

“He’s at the kindergarten, Catherine finally managed to say, waving her phone. 

Vera snatched the phone from Catherine and, with trembling hands, finally dialed Samuel’s number. She gradually calmed down upon hearing 

Samuel’s voice. 

“Mummy, don’t worry. Listen to me slowly. That boy with you now is our big brother. He’s not dead” Samuel told Vera 

“What did you say?” Vera looked at Neil in shock, bur Neil had already turned away sadly. 

Samuel went on, “Mummy! 

ny! It’s true. 

true. If you don’t believe it, you can do a paternity test- 

Samuel was interrupted by a sharp female voice Vera recognized as Averie. “What’s this? No wonder Neil suddenly became so cunning. You’re an imposter Come with me. You can explain it to Carlos” 

The call abruptly ended. Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Vera’s heart shattered. If Carlos knew, he might kill all of them. 

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