Tania's situation had everyone on edge. Peter was panicking, and so was Charles, who was worried sick about Tania and Brandon's health. To top it off, Nancy's condition was worsening by the day. She was supposed to get a bone marrow transplant from Tania, but since

Tania was unwell, they had to rethink their plans. It was a real mess for Charles to deal with.

Late at night, while everybody was sleeping, Charles was still up, giving orders to Ronald and the Kerlsberg crew. Noelle's heart ached with worry as she watched Charles burn the candle at both ends.

Charles had barely touched his dinner that night, so Noelle made some noodles and took them upstairs. She lingered outside his study, listening to him rattle off instructions on the phone. She burst through the door with her brow furrowed with concern, stopping him mid- sentence. "What's wrong?" He wrapped up the call with Ronald and hung up, his lips pressed together. "You heard all that?"

Noelle nodded, her face etched with worry. "What's the deal with Tania and Brandon?"

enough to know Tania

out a weary sigh, took the bowl from Noelle, and stared at the noodles.

nodded with concern. "Yeah. You barely touched your dinner, and I'm worried you might be hungry, especially with your stomach acting

ruffled Noelle's hair. "You're always

up before the noodles get soggy and lose their

him from the side. After Charles finished his meal in record time, she passed him

it from Noelle, Charles shared the

and now that same virus has been passed on to Brandon? When did all

years old, facing such a cruel fate.

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