355 Four people were performing on the spot, each one acting better than the last.
“Yeah!” Second nodded firmly, a smile playing on his lips as he relaxed.
Hugo watched him, his own lips curling into a smile, saying nothing more.
Soon, the car pulled up at the entrance of the estate.
As they stopped, another car arrived right behind them.
First and Fourth jumped out and rushed toward them.
“Second!”
“Big brother!”
“Second, where did you go?” First asked, worry etched on his face.
“Yeah, big brother, you had us worried sick!” Fourth added.
Tara stood behind, observing.
These three were such drama queens!
Each one was more dramatic than the last, it was like a scene from a play.
Second looked at them, “I turned around and couldn’t find you guys. My phone died too.”
“We searched everywhere for you and thought something had happened!” Fourth said with concern. “But it’s good you’re
okay,”
Then, she glanced at Hugo, “How did you end up with Dad?”
“I accidentally called Dad, and he came to pick me up,” Second explained.
Hugo listened from behind, that word “Dad” resonating with him…
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A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
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Even though they weren’t directly addressing him, the acknowledgment was enough for him.
Seeing that their performance was almost over, Tara decided it was her turn to step in. If she didn’t play her part, the
whole act would fall apart.
Walking up to Second, she said, “I’m so glad you’re okay. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to explain this to your parents.”
Second chuckled, “I’m too smart for anything to happen to me.”
“Yeah, so smart that you ended up alone!”
“That was just an accident. Being smart and accidents are two different things,” Second replied.
As the four of them bantered back and forth, Hugo stood nearby, silent, but his dark eyes seemed to see through
everything.
Tara turned to him, “I’m sorry, I didn’t expect this to happen. Luckily, Second is fine. Otherwise, I really wouldn’t know how
to explain it to you!”
Hugo lowered his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips, “Is that so?”
Tara was taken aback by his reaction, caught off guard, but she nodded resolutely, “Yes, it is.”
Hugo continued to watch her without speaking.
At that moment, Fourth quickly interjected, “Dad, don’t blame Tara for this. It’s all because of me. If you need to blame
someone, blame me.”
Listening to Fourth, Hugo lowered his gaze, focusing on her.
After a moment, he smiled, “Daddy isn’t blaming anyone, especially not you.”
“Really?” Fourth asked.
Hugo nodded, “Yes, I trust that you all will make sure nothing happens to Second!”
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With those words, silence fell among them, unsure of what to say next.
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Hugo’s words clearly carried a deeper meaning.
They exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond.
Finally, Second broke the silence, “Oh, by the way, Fourth, I got you a cake!”
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Hearing this, Fourth’s eyes lit up, “Really?”
“Yeah!” Second nodded, then went to the car to get it for her.
Seeing this, Fourth was momentarily touched, even squeezing out a couple of tears, “Second brother, I can’t believe you
thought of me at a time like this. It’s all my fault for being stubborn; otherwise, you wouldn’t have lost…”
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Wow, she’s quite the actress!
They were all taken aback, watching the scene unfold.
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Their impromptu performances were impressive, like a live drama unfolding.
At this point, First cautiously glanced at Hugo, noticing that his expression had indeed softened a lot.
Yes, Fourth was his little darling. Whenever she cried, it tugged at his heartstrings, and this was definitely more believable
than the stories they had just made up.
Sure enough, Fourth was the trump card!
“Alright, alright, it’s nothing, really!” Second comforted Fourth.
Fourth still pouted, looking quite guilty.
At this moment, Second spoke up, “Really, Fourth, it’s nothing. Actually, it’s Daddy who’s hurt, and we need to go in and
clean his wound.”
Hearing this, both First and Fourth were taken aback.
“Injured?” Fourth looked at Hugo with concern in her eyes. “Daddy, what happened? How did you get hurt?”
First also looked on, frowning.
“It’s nothing, just a little scrape,” Hugo said.
“Let me see, where is it?” Fourth asked, searching Hugo’s body.
When she saw the scrape on Hugo’s wrist, she frowned. “What… what happened here? How did this happen?”
Before Hugo could answer, Second chimed in, “It was me!”
First and Fourth exchanged puzzled looks.
“It happened because he saved me,” Second said, lowering his eyes, and then he recounted what had just happened to
them.
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After hearing the story, both of them were momentarily stunned.
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Why did they sense a subtle tension in the air from this incident?
Especially since Second’s tone was tinged with a hint of complexity as he narrated the events.
Just as Fourth was about to speak, First quickly interjected, “Since that’s the case, Second, you should take Dad inside to
disinfect the wound. It’s not good to leave it for too long.”
Second was taken aback, “…???”
“Go on,” First urged.
Seeing this, Fourth hesitated for a moment before catching on, “Yeah, Second Brother, you’re the most attentive among
the three of us. You should take Dad to disinfect the wound.”
Second was speechless, “…”
He had originally hoped Fourth would take his place, but now that chance was gone!
Glancing at Hugo, Second felt so awkward he didn’t know what to say.
Hugo, on the other hand, simply said, “I’ll wait for you inside,” and then headed in first.
Watching him walk away, First and Fourth immediately nudged Second from behind, “Go on, hurry up.”
Second was full of reluctance. “You guys…”
“Don’t be shy, Second. I’ve already given up my chance to be alone with Dad for you. You should cherish it,” Fourth said.
Second replied, “No way”
“Dad is doing this to help you. It’s only right for you to go, Second. You understand that,” First added.
Second couldn’t argue with that. “It’s all because of you…”
“Doesn’t matter how it started. It’s your turn now!”
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Second sighed, feeling cornered.
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With First and Fourth’s insistence, they pushed Second forward.
He kept looking back every few steps, his eyes filled with “despair.”
Watching him, First, Fourth, and even Tara Green couldn’t help but laugh.
Tara Green spoke up, “You know, Second gets along with everyone so well. Why is it so awkward with Hugo Hodges?”
Looking at Second’s retreating figure, First murmured, “It’s because he never imagined having someone called Dad. When
you’re used to being independent, suddenly having to accept this reality takes time.”
Hearing this, Tara squinted her eyes and looked at him. “Then why don’t I see you doing the same with Fourth?”

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