When they arrived at the hospital’s parking lot, Alexander, Jeremy, Draven, and their entourage stepped out. Behind them, a group of mercenaries and assassins radiating lethal intent followed, giving off the impression of a mob boss making a grand entrance.Onlookers couldn’t help but stare, parting instinctively to make way for Alexander and his intimidating retinue. Some even hurried to distance themselves out of fear.The group entered the hospital amidst a murmur of curious whispers. Alexander, familiar with the layout, made a beeline for Mary’s room. His pace quickened with each step until he broke into a run.Throwing open the door to Mary’s room, Alexander saw her sitting amidst a pile of dolls, happily playing with two unfamiliar middle-aged men. Only then did he let out a relieved breath.Jeremy, too, sighed in relief. He silently thanked his luck that the men he sent were skilled at handling children. If they’d been impatient types who found kids annoying, his head might alr

The next afternoon.At the entrance of Falcon Bay Seafood, a red archway was set up, adorned with many pictures of Sonya and Brigham. On the LED screen above the entrance, there was a congratulatory message for their engagement.Many guests were invited, all politely walking to the reception desk to register, before heading to the banquet hall which had already been prepared.Sonya Reyes and Brigham Payne stood at the hotel’s main hall, greeting the guests. Seeing that most of them were unfamiliar faces, Sonya grew more puzzled."Brigham, who are all these people? We've just organized an engagement party, why did we invite so many people?""They’re all relatives from my side. It’s the custom in my family. Don’t overthink it, just focus on greeting the guests. By the way, is that Eleanor?"Brigham pointed toward the door, where Eleanor was walking in, arm-in-arm with Alexander. Brigham felt a deep admiration for Eleanor.Sonya was quite beautiful, but she considered herself an 80-point