Chapter 2
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Six months ago, Alex was traveling in a private helicopter when he was unexpectedly involved in a crash.
The airplane crashed in the deep sea.
Rescue teams salvaged the plane for half a month, but eventually only found the wreckage and some of the remains of the victims.
Although they were unable to recover Alex’s body, it was almost impossible to survive in the middle of the ocean.
Eventually the Whitmore family announced Alex’s death.
To no one’s surprise, after the crash, a badly injured Alex was rescued by a Collins father and daughter fishing on the island.
They took him to a small island.
The island is remote, and communication and transportation are extremely difficult, and news is seriously delayed.
Lily’s father, Thomas Collins, took Alex into his home and found a barefoot doctor to treat him.
Fortunately, Alex is in excellent physical condition, and after half a month of recuperation, he recovers completely.
He had forgotten who he was and became a member of the Collins family, helping them with their work.
Thomas named him “June Collins” because of his hard work, and raised him as his future son-in-law.
He not only let him live in the house, but also taught him carpentry and fishing skills to help him get a foothold on the island.
Six months later, Thomas fell ill, and while he was dying, he held Alex’s hand and asked him to take care of Lily.
A few days later.
Alex left the island to make purchases and stumbled upon the news of the Whitmore family, which restored his memory.
And at the moment, Sophie listens to the whole story, combining it with bystander speculation to piece together what happened.
According to Alex, it was Collins’ father and daughter who saved him.That’s true, but without the Collins father and daughter, who knows if Alex would have lasted until the rescue team arrived?
Sophie took Lily’s hand in hers, “Lily, thank you for saving Alex.”
“You’re not only Alex’s savior, but also mine and the baby’s, and the entire Whitmore family.”
Lily heard the word ‘baby’ and it was as if a needle had been stuck somewhere in her heart.
She jerked her hand back, “No need to thank me, I just happened to save brother Alex.”.
Sophie’s hands hung in mid-air, pursed her lips, and slowly retracted.
Catherine came out to round up the conversation, “Sophie is right, you are a benefactor to our family.”
“Just ask for whatever you want, we Whitmore family will do our best to fulfill it.”
Lily shook her head, “Now that Abba is gone and brother Alex has found his family, I have nothing else to ask.”
“Just let Lily stay at my house for now, and take your time to arrange everything.”
After saying that, Catherine didn’t care if she answered or not, she directly ordered, “Housekeeper, take Mr. Lily to the guest room to rest.”
Lily hurriedly said, “Auntie, I don’t bother others! I ..... I want to follow Brother Alex.”
She was used to Brother Alex not leaving her side when she was at Collins’ house.
She couldn’t be separated from her brother and looked at Alex with wide, watery eyes.
“Brother, can’t I stay with you?”
Alex finally spoke up, “Dad, now that Uncle Collins is gone, it’s hard for Lily to be scared in an unfamiliar environment when she’s new to the country by herself.”
“I want to let her live at home first, and then make other arrangements once she has adapted to life here.”
“This ......” Catherine’s gaze wanders over Sophie for a split second, seemingly hesitant.
Sophie looked away for a split second and quickly responded, understandingly saying, “Okay, Alex is right, it does seem most appropriate for Lily to stay with us for the time being, and I quite like Lily.”
She wasn’t being genuinely generous, she just knew there was no point in refusing.
Catherine was clearly on her side and was actually helping her save face.
Since that was the case, she might as well go along for the ride and brush her favor in front of Alex in the process.
As expected, as soon as her words left her mouth, Alex threw her a grateful glance.
Catherine nodded gratefully, “Well, it’s settled then.”
Heh, it was. Sophie sneered inwardly.
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Luxury single-family house in the center of A City.
Sophie was in the posture of a hostess, “Butler, take Mrs. Collins to the side guest room to rest.”
The side guest room was farther away from the owner’s activity area, and it would take ten minutes to walk there.
She purposely puts people in the most remote rooms.
“Okay.” The butler respectfully answered, then looked at Lily, “Mrs.
Collins, please follow me.”
A gesture of invitation was made.
Lily looked overwhelmed in this opulent mansion and looked to Alex for help.
“Brother ......”
Alex gave her a reassuring look, “Go ahead, you’ve been tired these past few days.”
Lily heard this and the tension in her heart instantly dissipated for the most part, “Well, I’ll rest first then.”
“Brother, bye.” She opened her eyes wide and waved her hand reluctantly, taking one step and turning back three times.
Sophie stood on the side, watching the scene with a leathery smile.
It wasn’t until the silhouette disappeared at the end of the corridor that she slowly stepped forward and affectionately took the man’s arm.“Alex, let’s go, let’s go see the baby, he must have missed you, looks especially like you.”
At the mention of the baby, she exuded tenderness.
Alex’s body froze for a second, and without hesitation, he withdrew his hand, even taking a step back.
Sophie’s hand hangs in mid-air and slowly retracts.
This was the second time.
Just rejected by Lily, now rejected by Alex.
Was she a deluge?
Spitting it out, the play still had to continue.
Sophie lowered her eyes, “I’m sorry, did I scare you?”
“No, I’m just not used to strangers approaching.” His voice was low with a distinct detachment.
“Strangers?” Sophie was thunderstruck, her shoulders slumped, clearly hurt.
Alex averted his gaze, “Didn’t you just say you wanted to see the baby?”
Sophie barely gathered herself, “Well, let’s go.”
Along the way, the two of them walked forward and backward, keeping a distance of half a meter in the direction of the children’s room.
Sophie gently pushed open the door.
As soon as she entered, she heard the voice of the baby-sitter teasing the baby, as well as the baby’s cheeky laughter.
“Teddy, daddy’s back.” Sophie called gently.
The baby’s first name was Theodore Langston , and his nickname was “ Taddy”, he was one and a half years old.
“Daddy!” The baby snapped his head up, his voice clear and loud.
His arms outstretched, his little feet clopping and running, adorable, while the nanny followed behind, carefully guarding him.
Sophie smiled and squatted down, as she hugged the little guy who pounced over, lowered her head and gently kissed his forehead.
“Teddy, do you want daddy?”.Teddy tilted up his snow-white little face and said in a milky voice, “Yes, Teddy misses daddy the most.”
Alex stood by the door and took in the cozy picture.
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