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Everyone except Zachary knew Alessia was faking her tears. Six rolled his eyes, unsure whether to call Zachary
hopelessly naive or just too pure-hearted.
“If Alessia’s crying, it means things aren't that serious. She's sharp-she knows exactly when to put on which
face. Honestly, if you ever see her not crying when she should, that’s when you know there's real trouble.”
That was just how she was-when it cto her own problems, she acted like nothing could touch her. The sky
could ccrashing down and she’d just smile at you, unbothered. But if someone she cared about was in
trouble, she’d be the first to leap into action, all nerves and urgency.
The room fell quiet for a moment, the tension thick in the air. Six couldn't stand the solemn mood and waved it
away with a dismissive hand.
“All right, enough of that. Problem’s solved, so let's eat. I'm starving here.”
“It’s pretty late, too. Mr. Dawson, let's just grab something quick, and I'll drive you hafterward.” Ethan
opened the car door, ushering everyone inside.
Meanwhile, Carlson was at the hospital with the Chesters. He'd originally planned to leave the couple on the
curb, but they insisted on tagging along.
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Carlson knew exactly what they were up to-they wanted to play the victims in front of their mother, hoping her
soft heart would persuade him to give them money.
Their mother had always doted on her youngest son. Now that Carlson was doing well, she worried even more
that Chester might go hungry, always reminding Carlson to look after his little brother. It always cback to
family, she’d say-no matter how successful you get, you can’t just turn your back on your own. Help
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her wishes. A few more years, he thought, and when she passed, they'd all go their separate ways. Maybe he'd
give Chester and his wife one last sum to get by.
It was just a shthe Chesters never learned. Every few days, they'd stir up new trouble, thinking they could
coast by on having Eddie. Each time, Carlson had to clean up their mess, and his patience for family was wearing
thin.
As expected, the moment the old woman woke up, the Chesters burst into tears.
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by her bedside, their voices trembling with emotion that somehow felt a little too performative, almost like they
were mourning at a wake.
“There, there, good children.” The old woman's voice was weak, her movements slow as she tried to reach out
and touch her youngest son, the IV line tugging at her wrist.
Carlson gently held her hand down, making sure she didn’t pull the needle out.
“Are you feeling any discomfort?”
She slowly shook her head.
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