Witnessing this scene, Holden's heart wrenched in anguish. He held Adele close, his heart heavy with concern.

Sorrow filled Sadie's voice as she uttered, "It's entirely my fault. I was heedless, failing to watch over Adele diligently. Otherwise, she wouldn't have inadvertently ingested that mango-laced drink, leading to this allergic reaction.”

In that moment, Holden found himself unable to spare her his attention.

He lacked the inclination to allocate blame or to decipher the nuances of right and wrong. Furrowing his brow, he turned to the doctor and commanded, “Swiftly prescribe the medication needed to stabilize Adele's condition."

The doctor promptly handed him the prescribed medication, sighing, “Moments ago, Miss refused to take it when we attempted to administer it."

“Adele, be a good girl, okay? Daddy will feed you.” With gentle arms, Holden embraced Adele, and only then did she agree to take the medicine. The doctor swiftly readied himself for the intravenous infusion.

“Get out."

The instant Sadie's voice reached him, Holden delivered a cold directive, commanding her to depart.

For a fleeting moment, Sadie stood stunned, her teeth clenched, before rising to her feet and taking her leave.

Staying by Adele‘s side, Holden waited for her to stabilize and her fever to subside before he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Don't be afraid, Adele. Daddy is here."

Adele's tiny hand rested in Holden's grasp as he offered gentle solace.

Yet, she remained silent, her gaze harboring fear as she lay upon the bed.

Witnessing her distress, Holden experienced a profound pang of unease, unsure of his course of action.

His days were often a whirlwind, Leaving him Little time to spend with Adele. Moreover, her return to the family fold had transpired merely a year ago. Until then, he had been unaware that he had a daughter.

About a year ago, Holden took the reins of the BRD Group after Aldus’ passing. It was in this period that Sadie unexpectedly appeared at his doorstep, holding Adele in her arms.

According to Sadie, she and he had once been deeply in Love. But Aldus had forbidden their union and demanded that they separate. Then, without warning, Holden had vanished into thin air.

In the wake of this heartbreak, Sadie claimed she left the country solo, only to discover her pregnancy shortly afterward.

She navigated the birth alone in a foreign hospital with an aching heart. But from the moment Adele entered the world, something felt amiss. Taking care of her by herself was an uphill battle, with Adele's health steadily deteriorating. Desperate, Sadie returned to the country, hoping he could save their daughter.

Recalling the memory, Holden pinched the bridge of his nose. Sadie had kneeled before him, her tears flowing freely, her desperation tangible.