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    Nearby, William watched Scarlett, pressing his lips together. After hesitating for a while, he finally asked, “Kiddo, tell me

    the truth. You and Hugo… are you twob…/bb?/bb” /b

    “No!” Scarlett interrupted before he could finish.

    William looked at her. He knew Scarlett wasn’t one to lie, but after thinking for a moment, he said, “I can tell Hugo’s

    feelings for you haven’t changed. If you’re really not interested, you should make that clear to him.”

    “Grandpa, I just said we haven’t gotten back together yet!” Scarlett replied.

    William raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?b” /b

    “Exactly what you think it means,” Scarlett said with a slight smile.

    William understood immediately. He looked at her, “Have you made up your mind?”

    “Not yet. But Grandpa, you know me. I’ve never changed since I was a kid,” Scarlett said.

    William knew that all too well.

    The kids in the Adler family are all so stubborn. Once they make up their minds, it’s hard to change them.

    Even though Hugo had done some pretty awful things before, Scarlett could only bring herself to bcut /bties with him

    Watching her, William nodded. “I hope Hugo realizes this and doesn’t let you down again.”

    “Grandpa, maybe if we don’t expect too much from someone, we won’t be too disappointed,” Scarlett replied.

    “If you don’t expect anything, then what’s the point of marriage?” William said, not quite agreeing with her perspective.

    Scarlett smiled. “Grandpa, in any rtionship, everyone has the right to step off at any time. We can’t predict or control

    that. All we can do is prepare ourselves mentally so that if that dayes, we can face it calmly. Of course, maybe that

    day will nevere, and that’s another choice. But as long as we don’t expect too much, we won’t be disappointed.”

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    William listened, his brows furrowing in displeasure. Her words were ufortable to hear, yet he couldn’t deny that

    there was some truth in them.

    People can be unpredictable.

    No matter how well someone promises, when they no longer want something, there’s little anyone can do.

    Scarlett Adler thought this way, though it was a bit pessimistic. William Adler found somefort in it, knowing that if

    such a day ever came, she wouldn’t be too devastated.

    He looked at her and said, “Kiddo, your grandpa always worried about not being able to take care of you someday. I

    wanted to find someone to look after you. But now I realize that no matter who I entrust you to, I won’t be at ease. So, I

    won’t pressure you anymore. I trust you know what you want. Do whatever makes you happy!”

    Scarlett felt a lump in her throat, “Grandpa, if you’re worried, then take care of me forever!”

    “I wish I could, but I’m getting old!”

    “Grandpa!”

    “Alright, alright, not old, not old. I’ll take care of our Scarlett forever!” William said lovingly.

    Hearing this, Scarlett finally managed a smile.

    “Is moving Hugo Hodges‘ idea?” William suddenly asked.

    Mentioning this, Scarlett paused for a moment.

    “Old Hodges and his grandson are in cahoots, thinking I can’t see through their little act. They’re probably after you too,”

    William said.

    “Grandpa, I’ve thought it through. I just want you and Grandpa Hodges to live together so you can look out for each other,” Scarlett replied.

    “What, can’t we look out for each other if we live separately?”

    “I have to work, and sometimes I travel for business. I can’t always be by your side. If you’re with Grandpa Hodges and

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    Uncle Evans, I’ll feel much more at ease!” Scarlett exined.

    William sighed, resigned. “Fine, whatever makes you feel better. I’ll do as you say!”

    Scarlett smiled. “Don’t worry, I’lle over to stay every now and then!”

    William snorted. “You staying over would suit Hugo Hodges just fine.”

    Scarlett just raised an eyebrow at that, choosing not to say more.

    After their chat, the two walked back.

    Grandpa Hodges was watching them intently, waiting for an answer.

    Then Scarlett spoke up, “Grandpa Hodges, when do you n on moving?”

    “I–I’m ready anytime!”

    “Then pick a good day and move in with Grandpa!” Scarlett said.

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    Hearing this, the old man immediately asked, “Old Adler, did you agree?”

    “Of course I did. Otherwise, if iyou moved /iin alone, who knows what you’d do to the house?” William replied.

    At this point, the old man ididn’t /icare iabout /ianything else. As long as William was willing to move, he was overjoyed.

    “Yes, yes, you’re right. If you didn’t move, I might have torn the house down!”

    Williamn watched with a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

    The old man waspletely unconcerned now and turned to Uncle Evans. “Old Lee, quickly, pick a good day. We’re

    moving!

    Uncle Evans responded immediately, “Alright, I’ll get on it!”

    “Choose the soonest date!”

    i“/iGot it!” Uncle Evans replied and went off to find a suitable day.

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    great–great–grandfather now?”

    “Yes, that’s exactly what it means!”

    my great–grandfather and

    “That means I’ll get double the love every day!” Fourth said excitedly.

    First and Second, deep down, really wanted the whole family to live together. But the thought of the two iold /iimen /iying chess, inevitably arguing, and then forcing them to pick sides…

    Just thinking about it made them feel… helpless.

    First and Second exchanged a nce, sharing a mysterious smile.

    Scarlett watched from the side, her lips curling into a slight smile.

    Meanwhile, in another part of town.

    In a hotel room, a man known as BOSS sat on the couch, legs crossed, looking rxed. He was idly ying with a small

    knife, his amber eyes narrowed, lost in thought.

    Across from him sat another man, focused on aptop. After a while, he spoke up, “BOSS, the message hase

    through.”

    BOSS snapped back to attention, looking at him. “How did it go?”

    “They failed…”

    “Failed?”

    “When they tried to hack into J’sputer, a top–tier hacker intercepted them. They didn’t seed!”

    “A top–tier hacker?” BOSS narrowed his eyes.

    “Yes, and apparently, they even traced back the location. They’ve been exposed!”

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    BOSS fell silent.

    Though angry, he quickly suppressed it, calmly analyzing the situation.

    “J has someone that skilled by their side!”

    “BOSS, what should we do now? J definitely knows it was us. Staying here is risky!” the iman /isaid.

    “What, scared?”

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    “I’m worried that if we don’tplete the mission, the General won’t let us off the hook when we get back!”